Saturday, June 13, 2015

2014-2015 Monterey County Civil Grand Jury Report: INQUIRY INTO MOSS LANDING INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

ABSTRACT: The 2014-2015 Monterey County Civil Grand Jury Report “INQUIRY INTO MOSS LANDING INFRASTRUCTURE FUND” document copy is embedded. FINDINGS, RECOMMENDATIONS and RESPONSES REQUIRED sections are reproduced.

FINDINGS

F1. The total $3.4 million funding agreed on is not sufficient to fully fund the projects listed in the Agreement. It is the conclusion of the MCCGJ that it was never sufficient for the scope of the planned projects.

F2. Because Moss Landing is not an incorporated city, the Chamber acted properly to make an agreement with Monterey County to manage the funds and the projects. The August 24, 2004 Amendment to the 2001 Agreement with Duke Energy expressly acknowledges this reassignment of management oversight.

F3. The County appears to have been responsible stewards of the funds and has been pursuing the necessary designs, permits, easements and rights of way.

F4. The County has completed a portion of the design for the storm drain project in order that the project may be potentially competitive in seeking grant funding.

F1. The RMA-Public Works Department website (www.co.monterey.ca.us/publicworks/) contains FAQs about the Moss Landing Improvement Projects but the page can be found only by using the “search” bar or a search engine, and it may be lacking the most current information.

RECOMMENDATIONS

R1. Monterey County seek grants and other outside sources of funding for the projects that are on hold due to lack of funding.

R2. The Public Works Department ensure that its website is an accurate source of information for the public about these Moss Landing projects by maintaining updated project information and financial data.

R3. The Public Works Department add a category to the FAQ or Special Announcements pages to improve accessibility to information about these projects.

RESPONSES REQUIRED

Pursuant to Penal Code Section 933.05, the MCCGJ requests Responses to all Findings and Recommendations as follows:

• Monterey County Board of Supervisors
2014-2015 Monterey County Civil Grand Jury Report
INQUIRY INTO MOSS LANDING INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
June 5, 2015
(6 pages)

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