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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/23/2024 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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TMP-8570 15.A.1. ProclamationProclaim the week of April 21-27, 2024 as Crime Victims' Rights Week. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8583 16. AppearancePresentation and discussion regarding the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) 2025 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Update. (All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY   Not available Not available
TMP-8588 17. Action ItemPresentation and Update on FY 23/24 Third Quarter Status Report for the Washoe County Regional Detention Facility to include security of the jail, conditions of confinement, staffing and medical care of inmates housed at the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8600 18. AppearancePresentation and discussion by Gabrielle Enfield, Community Reinvestment Manager, regarding a status update for Community Reinvestment and the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) grant ($91,587,038) awarded to Washoe County pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). Manager’s Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY   Not available Not available
TMP-8547 19.A.1. DonationRecommendation to accept various items donated totaling an estimated market value of [$14,325.00] to Washoe County Human Services Agency Homelessness Fund to support welfare activities retroactive for the period January 5, 2024, through March 25, 2024. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8548 19.A.2. DonationRecommendation to: (1) accept various items donated totaling an estimated market value of [$37,776.80] retroactive for the period of November 1, 2023 through March 25, 2024; and (2) accept donations from various donors to Washoe County Human Services Agency Child Protective Services Fund to support welfare activities in the amount of [$9,550.00] retroactive for the period January 5, 2024 through March 25, 2024; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8549 19.A.3. DonationRecommendation to: (1) accept various items donated totaling an estimated market value of [$2,064.00]; and (2) accept donations from various donors to the Human Services Agency - Senior Services Fund used to support seniors in our community in the amount of [$1,042.51] retroactive for the period January 5, 2024 through March 25 2024; and direct the Comptroller to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8534 110.A.1. MinutesApproval of minutes for the Board of County Commissioners' regular meetings of March 19, 2024, and March 26, 2024. Clerk. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8535 110.A.2. Informational ReportAcknowledge the communications and reports received by the Clerk on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, including the following categories: Communications, Monthly Statements/Reports, and Annual Statements/Reports. Clerk. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8552 110.B.1. Action ItemRecommendation to 1) approve roll change requests, pursuant to NRS 361.765 and/or NRS 361.768, for errors discovered on the 2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 secured and unsecured tax rolls 2) authorize Chair to execute the changes described in Exhibits A and B and 3) direct the Washoe County Treasurer to correct the error(s). [cumulative amount of decrease to all taxing entities $89,976.39]. Assessor. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8399 110.C.1. ContractRecommendation to approve an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between Washoe County (County), and the City of Reno (Reno), to reimburse Reno for professional engineering services provided by HDR Engineering, in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood map revision/updates for areas in the South Truckee Meadows. This ILA identifies a 50% cost share of these services between the Washoe County and Reno. [Washoe County’s total cost is not to exceed $79,343.50, which is 50% of the total project cost of $158,687.00]. Community Services. (Commission District 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8543 110.C.2. ContractRecommendation to approve the Regional Shooting Facility License and Management Services Agreement between Washoe County and Nevada Shooting Sports Academy LLC doing business as Nevada Firearms Academy, for full management and operation of the Regional Shooting Facility located at 21555 Pyramid Way, Reno, effective April 23, 2024 through June 30, 2029 [estimated annual cost to Washoe County is $18,000.00]. Community Services. (Commission District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8545 110.D.1. Informational ReportWashoe County Federal Legislative Activity report for the first quarter of calendar year 2024 created in accordance with Washoe County Federal Legislative Principles and Lobbying Practices for the 118th United States Congress. Manager's Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY   Not available Not available
TMP-8589 110.E.1. Action ItemRecommendation that the Washoe County Board of Commissioners acknowledge receipt of the Registrar of Voters ‘selection of the Early Voting and Election Day locations and schedule for the 2024 Primary Election, as required by NRS 293.3561(2)(b). Voters. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8571 111. GrantRecommendation to accept additional funding for an existing Nevada Division of State Parks Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant [in the amount of $300,000.00 with Washoe County as subgrantee with an additional cash/in-kind match in the amount of $300,000.00] and approve the Land & Water Conservation Fund Project Amendment #1 (LWCF Project #32-00372) with a grant period from November 15, 2022 through July 31, 2025; to replace an existing playground with a new all-inclusive playground at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, located at 1595 North Sierra Street, Reno, to better serve the community and provide play opportunities for children of all abilities; and authorize Assistant County Manager [Dave Solaro] to sign the Land & Water Conservation Fund Project Amendment (LWCF Project #32-00372) and any subsequent documents related to the grant on behalf of the County; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Community Services. (Commission Districts 3 and 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8525 112. Action ItemRecommendation to approve Amendment #2 to the Interlocal Contract between the Department of Health and Human Services (Division of Health Care Financing and Policy) and the County of Washoe to authorize Human Services Agency to participate in claiming allowable reimbursements covered under Federal Title XIX of the Social Security Act, for activities performed for Medicaid Targeted Case Management (TCM) Services, Adult Day Health Care Direct Services, and Medicaid Administrative Services, retroactive July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2026, which will revise the Scope of work to include language for reimbursement for individuals “including the homeless population” and increases the maximum amount from [$32,438,002.00 ($7,526,000.00 for FY23; $7,902,300.00 for FY24; $8,297,416.00 for FY25; $8,712,286.00 for FY26)] to [$40,324,493.17 ($8,435,977.85 for FY23; $10,153,698.66 for FY24; $10,602,349.86 for FY25; $11,132,466.80 for FY26)] due to the increase in Administrative Claiming for expanded population; and if approved, authorize Chairman to execute Contract. Human Services Agency. (All Commissio   Not available Not available
TMP-8546 113. Action ItemDiscussion and initial direction to staff regarding potential Bill Draft Requests (BDRs) for the 83rd (2025) Session of the Nevada Legislature. The subject(s) of potential BDRs to be considered include changes to NRS Chapter 244 to eliminate the requirement for counties to publish certain financial information in a newspaper each quarter, changes to NRS Chapters 239 and 259 to clarify that certain records of a Medical Examiner/Coroner are public records and to clarify that certain records of a Medical Examiner/Coroner are confidential and are not public records, changes to NRS Chapters 239 and 293 to establish that records of voter signatures held by a County Clerk or Registrar of Voters for purposes of establishing or validating voter registration are not public records, to add to NRS Chapter 482 the requirement for the Department of Motor Vehicles, in cooperation with Washoe County to design, prepare and issue a special license plate for the support of programs benefiting the Truckee River, and to change Chapter 268 of NRS to amend the provisions governing annexations by cities loc   Not available Not available
TMP-8590 114. Action ItemRecommendation to accept Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds subgrant award from the State of Nevada, for the West Hills Facility Rehabilitation, in the amount of [$14,500,000; no county match], all funds must be expended by July 31, 2026; and authorize the County Manager to sign award documents and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments and net-zero cross-fund budget appropriation transfers. Manager's Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8594 115. Action ItemRecommendation to deobligate previously approved allocations of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) for projects that have been completed under budget, been cancelled, or no longer need the previously approved levels of funding. These include reducing the budgeted amount for the Nevada Cares Campus Capital by $3,000,000 due to receipt of funds from the Cares Campus capital campaign, and the following due to funds remaining at the completion of the project: Safe Camp Capital by $101,058.78, Purchase of 1240 9th Street by $4,888.40, OUR Place Site Enhancement by $535.17, Employee Wellness Initiative by $3,252.63, In-Car Mobile Wi-Fi for Officer Vehicles by $7,032.00, Second Judicial District Court Audio Visual Upgrade by $5,046.03 and the Community and Clinical Health Services Remodel by $219.80. Recommendation to approve transfer of collected 12% indirect on salary from eligible approved projects from October 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023, totaling $38,191.55. These include Public Defender Personnel $15,136.   Not available Not available
TMP-8595 116. Action ItemRecommendation to approve allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) for the following projects: a. Emergency Eviction Prevention Program of Nevada (EEPPN) for ($200,000), to assist 200-250 households at risk of homelessness over the next 12 months through housing stabilization advisory and resource navigation, preservation of rental history, and preservation of relationships between landlords and tenants. Recommendation to approve an increased allocation to the previously approved project: b. Increase funding for the Innovative Seniors Program, by $200,000 for a total of $300,000 to include senior center auditorium improvements through removal of ceiling, a new stage, and installation of new light fixtures. c. Increase in funding for the Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization by $326,696 for a total of 451,696 to support the facilitation of strategic planning and implementation of a sequential intercept model (SIM) in Washoe County and implementation and transition for the behavioral health crisis respo   Not available Not available
TMP-8558 117. GrantRecommendation to accept the 2024-2025 Division of Public and Behavioral Health funds from Nevada Department of Health and Human Services [amount not to exceed $5,889,962, no match required] to be used to fund new personnel, associated operating expenses, to include recruitment costs, and equipment from March 15, 2024- December 30, 2025, authorizing the creation of 10.0 FTE Deputy Sheriff Positions and 1.0 FTE full time Sergeant funded 100% by these funds, as such, if grant funding is reduced or eliminated, the position hours will be reduced and/or the positions will be abolished accordingly unless additional funding is secured; if approved, direct Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments and Human Resources to create the positions. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8597 118. OrdinanceIntroduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 65 (Safety and Disaster Services) by repealing the definition of “division”; by repealing sections related to the county risk manager and transferring the former risk manager’s duties to the risk management division of the comptroller department; by amending provisions to: expand the risk management division’s authority to settle claims related to damage and repair of county property (with no related third party claims) from $1,000 to $2,500; expand the risk management division’s authority to settle any claim or suit for damages from amounts less than $10,000 to amounts up to $25,000; expand the county manager’s authority to settle any claim or suit for damages from amounts between $10,000 but less than $25,000 to amounts greater than $25,000 but no more than $150,000; expand the board of county commissioner’s sole authority to settle any claim or suit for damages from $25,000 or greater to $150,000 or greater; and by revising provisions related to: the county’s safety program; the county safety office   Not available Not available
TMP-8539 119. OrdinancePublic Hearing: Second reading and possible adoption of an ordinance pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 278.0201 through 278.0207 approving a development agreement between Washoe County and North Pyramid Investors LLC for Blue Oaks, a residential subdivision (Tentative Subdivision Map Case No. WTM19-003). The purpose of the development agreement is to extend the deadline for recording the first final map from January 7, 2024, to January 7, 2026, and to adopt amended conditions of approval (WAC24-0001). The project is located along Campo Rico Lane, east of Pyramid Highway. The project encompasses a total of approximately 9.88 acres, and the total number of residential lots allowed by the approved tentative map is 10. The parcels are located within the Spanish Springs Planning Area and Washoe County Commission District No. 4. (APN: 534-600-23). If approved, authorize the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners to sign the Development Agreement. Community Services. (Commission District 4.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available