Legislation Details

File #: TMP-12508    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract Status: Miscellaneous
File created: 10/8/2026 In control: Community Services Department
On agenda: 10/27/2026 Final action:
Title: Pursuant to Article 5.8 of the Board of County Commissioners Rules of Procedure, recommendation to approve staff to work more than four (4) hours to initiate the development of a Washoe County Flood Risk and Debris Flow Assessment Program (Flood Risk Program) that would include, but not be limited to, the following elements; 1) identify key locations around the County that are subject to damaging flash-flooding and associated debris flow impacts, 2) develop potential mitigation strategies, 3) initiate programing-level design to understand land acquisition costs, capital programing costs and operational responsibilities, 4) and to investigate funding programs that would potentially include federal and state grants and loans, and/or community funding.  Staff would present a recommended Flood Risk Program framework for future Board consideration and additional direction.  Community Services. (Commission District 4.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Attachments: 1. 10-27-26 BCC StaffReport 4hrRuleforFlood
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Pursuant to Article 5.8 of the Board of County Commissioners Rules of Procedure, recommendation to approve staff to work more than four (4) hours to initiate the development of a Washoe County Flood Risk and Debris Flow Assessment Program (Flood Risk Program) that would include, but not be limited to, the following elements; 1) identify key locations around the County that are subject to damaging flash-flooding and associated debris flow impacts, 2) develop potential mitigation strategies, 3) initiate programing-level design to understand land acquisition costs, capital programing costs and operational responsibilities, 4) and to investigate funding programs that would potentially include federal and state grants and loans, and/or community funding.  Staff would present a recommended Flood Risk Program framework for future Board consideration and additional direction.  Community Services. (Commission District 4.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION