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Meeting date/time: 10/22/2024 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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TMP-9160 16.A.1 ProclamationProclaim the Month of October as National Community Planning Month. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9132 17. AppearancePresentation by Eric Crump, Director of CSD, on Washoe County's Stormwater Infrastructure program including maintenance and design, and the CSD's response efforts to the July flash flood event in Hidden Valley. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY   Not available Not available
TMP-9230 18. Informational ReportPresentation and Update on FY 25 First 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 DISCUSSION ONLY   Not available Not available
TMP-9237 19. Informational ReportPresentation and update from Deputy Registrar of Voters, Andrew McDonald. Voters. (All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY   Not available Not available
TMP-9210 110.A.1 DonationRecommendation to accept a donation of one (1) 8’X40’ Conex Storage Container valued at [$3,999.45] from The Washoe County Mounted Horse Unit Auxiliary to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Horse Unit. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9233 111.A.1 MinutesApproval of minutes for the Board of County Commissioners' regular meetings of September 10, 2024, and September 17, 2024. Clerk. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9234 111.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 and Monthly Statements/Reports. Clerk. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9159 111.B.1 GrantRecommendation to accept the FY 2025 Office of Traffic Safety grant award from the State of Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety [amount not to exceed $63,000.00, 25% or $15,750.00 In-Kind county match required] as administered through the State of Nevada Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety, to support the lease of three (3) Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) kiosks, for the retroactive grant term of the effective date of authorization through September 30, 2025; approve the Interlocal Contract between Washoe County on behalf of Washoe County Department of Alternative Sentencing and Douglas County on behalf of Douglas County Department of Alternative Sentencing; and if approved, direct Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments and authorize Chief Roper to execute grant award documents. Alternative Sentencing. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9170 111.C.1 Action ItemRecommendation to 1) approve roll change requests, pursuant to NRS 361.765 and/or NRS 361.768, for errors discovered on the 2021/2022, 2022/2023, 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 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 $77,923.55]. Assessor. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9196 111.D.1 Action ItemRecommendation to reject the single bid received for the Washoe County Shade Structure Improvements for Fitness Courts Project, pursuant to Nevada Revised Statute 338.1385(6)(b), since the lowest bid received was deemed non-responsible, the single bid did not include the required bid proposal, prime contractor form, bid bond, prime contractors 5% list, disclosure of lobbying activities, or contract provisions for Washoe County contracts under federal awards and the 2-hour 1% list. The project was developed for the South Valleys and Rancho San Rafael Regional Parks to provide fitness courts with shade structures. Community Services. (Commission Districts 2 and 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9189 111.E.1 Action ItemRecommendation to approve a new FY 25 Capital Improvement Project - Washoe County Regional Animal Services Enriched Dog Yard; approve cross-fund budget appropriation transfer in the total amount of [$150,000] for the Enriched Dog Yard Project, from the Animal Services Fund(205) to the Capital Improvement Fund (402) and, if approved, direct the Comptroller's Office to make the necessary net zero cross-fund budget appropriation transfers (net-zero impact, no additional funding is requested). Regional Animal Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION.   Not available Not available
TMP-9202 111.F.1 GrantRecommendation to approve allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds through the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund and Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) in the amount of [$200,000.00 for FY25, no match required] to enhance audiovisual technology at Reno Justice Court by upgrading Justice AV Solutions from suite 7 to suite 8 in multiple courtrooms and direct the Comptroller to make the appropriate budget amendments. Reno Justice Court. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9204 111.F.2 GrantRecommendation to Acknowledge Community Court Program Allocation from the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada to the Reno Justice Court for Community Court Program in the amount of [$96,764.00 for FY25, no match required; including up to $5,000 for participant incentives- including gift cards]. The program, also known as young offenders’ court, focuses on defendants ages 18-25. Allocation will be paid in quarterly installments retroactive to July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; and direct the Comptroller to make the appropriate budget amendments. Reno Justice Court. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9205 111.F.3 GrantRecommendation to Acknowledge Specialty Court General Fund Allocations from the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada to the Reno Justice Court for DUI Court in the amount of [$20,250.00 for FY25, no match required; including up to $5,000.00 for participant incentives- including gift cards]. The program focuses on 2nd DUI Convictions. Allocation will be paid in quarterly installments retroactive to July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; and direct the Comptroller to make the appropriate budget amendments. Reno Justice Court. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9206 111.F.4 GrantRecommendation to Acknowledge Court Assistance Program Allocation from the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada to the Reno Justice Court for Court Assistance Program in the amount of [$122,355.00 for FY25, no match required; including up to $5,000 for participant incentives- including gift cards]. The program focuses on adults with drug, alcohol, and mental health issues by aiding participants with numerous services such as counseling, evaluations, and incentives. The allocation is paid in quarterly installments retroactively July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; and direct the Comptroller to make the appropriate budget amendments. Reno Justice Court. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9207 111.G.1 GrantRecommendation to accept the FY 2025 Office of Traffic Safety award from the State of Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety [amount not to exceed $7,500.00, 25% In-Kind county match required] as administered through the State of Nevada Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety, to cover overtime costs related to conducting DUI saturation patrols, for the effective date of authorization through September 30, 2025 and if approved, direct Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9209 111.G.2 GrantRecommendation to accept the FY 2025 Office of Traffic Safety award from the State of Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety [amount not to exceed $5,000.00, 25% In-Kind county match required] as administered through the State of Nevada Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety, to cover overtime costs related to conducting speed enforcement, for the grant term which will begin upon receipt of the Authorization to Proceed notification through September 30, 2025 and if approved, direct Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments and authorize Sheriff Balaam to execute grant award documents. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9211 111.G.3 GrantRecommendation to accept the FY 2025 Joining Forces award from the State of Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety [amount not to exceed $64,000.00, 25% In-Kind county match required] to cover overtime costs related to conducting traffic enforcement checkpoint events and limited travel expenses, for the grant term of date of authorization through September 30, 2025 and if approved, direct Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments; and authorize Sheriff Balaam to execute grant award documents. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9168 112. Action ItemRecommendation to acknowledge receipt of the Change Log shown in Exhibit A, submitted in accordance with NRS 361.310(4), for the 2024/2025 Assessment Roll that results in a net increase of $300,387,672 in assessed values. Assessor. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9153 113. ContractRecommendation to approve an Agreement for Professional Consulting Services between Washoe County and Sparkflight Studios, LLC for the River House Remodel project [in the amount of $338,000.00] commencing on October 22, 2024. The scope of work includes architecture and interior design, civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering design, and engineering support during construction. The River House is located at 480 Galetti Way, Reno, and provides transitional housing and services to women in the Crossroads program. Community Services. (Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9198 114. ContractRecommendation to: (1) award a bid and approve the Agreement to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the 220 S. Center Parking Garage Security Improvements Project - PWP-WA-2024-406. [staff recommends Houston Smith Construction, Inc., in the amount of $867,462.48]. The project is located at 220 South Center Street, Reno, Nevada and renovations will consist of safety and security improvements to the existing seven-story, 392 space parking garage. Community Services. (Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9186 115. GrantRecommendation to accept an FY25 Title XX subgrant award from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in the amount of [$663,807.00; no county match] retroactive from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 to promote reunification, safety, educational support, and normalcy for children in care; authorize the Director of Human Services Agency to execute the grant award documents; 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-9165 116. Action ItemRecommendation to provide direction to Washoe County staff related to a request to gift funds[in the amount of $87,000.00] to Sky Tavern, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, from the General Fund to the Utility Fund, that operates as an enterprise fund, to cover Sky Tavern’s sewer utility connection fees. Sky Tavern seeks to connect its property, located at 21130 Mt. Rose Highway, to the Washoe County South Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility for Sky Tavern’s sewer system upgrade project. Pursuant to Nevada Revised Statute 244.1505, the Board of County Commissioners may expend money for any purpose that provides a substantial benefit to the county. Accordingly, it is recommended that the Board of County Commissioners finds that the general fund gift will provide a substantial benefit by fostering community well-being and recreational development and direct staff to bring an item back to the Board to make the appropriate cross-fund or cross-functional adjustments necessary to implement the Board direction. Manager. (Commission District 1.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9212 117. Action ItemRecommendation to approve the funding and reimbursement of costs incurred by the City of Sparks, the City of Reno, Washoe County, and North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District for expenses related to and in support of the Enhanced 911 Emergency Response System and portable event recording devices, as recommended by the 911 Emergency Response Advisory Committee on September 19, 2024, in an amount not to exceed [$1,057,812.89] as specified within the adopted Enhanced 911 Fund’s operating budget. Technology Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9190 118. Public HearingPublic Hearing: Appeal of the Washoe County Planning Commission’s denial of Master Plan Amendment Case Number WMPA24-0002 and Regulatory Zone Amendment Case Number WRZA24-0002 to adopt an amendment to the Washoe County Master Plan, Truckee Canyon Master Plan Land Use Map, to change the master plan land use designation on a 5.65-acre parcel (APN 084-080-15) from Rural to 3.45 acres Industrial and 2.20 acres Open Space; and adopt an amendment to the Truckee Canyon Regulatory Zone Map to change the regulatory zone on the same parcel from General Rural (GR) (residential density of 0.025 dwelling units per acre) to 3.45 acres Industrial and 2.20 acres Open Space (OS) (no residential density allowed for I and OS). The applicant is Lockwood Development Group, LLC, who owns the subject parcel located at 10705 Lockwood Drive, Sparks, Nevada; Assessor’s Parcel Number 084-080-15. The appellant is the applicant, Lockwood Development Group, LLC. The Board of County Commissioners shall consider the appeal based on the record on appeal and any additional evidence presented at the Board’s    Not available Not available