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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/8/2026 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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TMP-11833 15.A.1. AppearanceDr. Chad Kingsley, NNPH District Health Officer to present the NNPH bi-annual Executive Summary. (All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY   Not available Not available
TMP-11936 16.A.1. ContractRecommendation to approve a Lease Agreement between Washoe County School District and Washoe County for approximately 11,151 square feet of space together with parking areas, grounds, and entrances located at 405 Short Street in Gerlach, NV for a term commencing retroactive to September 1, 2026 through September 1, 2036, in support of emergency medical and fire suppression employee housing, [fiscal impact $12.00 annually]. Community Services. (Commission District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12144 16.A.2. ContractRecommendation to the Board of County Commissioners to approve a Water Rights Deed to convey 6.0 acre-feet of water rights from Washoe County to TMWA to complete and correct water rights transfers associated with the merger of the Washoe County Department of Water Resources and the TMWA water utility operations. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12173 16.A.3. ResolutionRequest by Sean Moore to modify the Home-Based Business Development Standards, pursuant to WCC 25.4426, to allow a barber shop business as a home-based business at 315 Valparaiso Court (APN 534-132-11). Community Services. (District 4.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11866 16.B.1. Informational ReportRecommendation to acknowledge receipt of the 44th consecutive annual Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. Comptroller. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12078 16.C.1. GrantAcknowledge the grant award from the Office of Traffic Safety to the Second Judicial District Court to support Felony DUI court participant drug and alcohol testing and travel expenses and covering a portion of the salary of one of the Specialty Court Officers assigned to Felony DUI Court, in the amount of $113,073.00 ($28,268.25 in-kind match required), for one year beginning at the effective date of authorization to September 30, 2027 and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. District Court. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12083 16.D.1. GrantRecommendation to accept a FY25 Continuum of Care Supportive Services Only Coordinated Entry for Survivors of Domestic Violence grant award from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of [$33,705.00; $8,426.25 county match] for the period January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027 to support the Continuum of Care initiative with planning, coordinated entry matchmaker activities and implementation of specific policies and procedures to address domestic violence survivors’ needs in accessing services; retroactively authorize the Assistant County Manager to execute grant award documents; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12188 16.D.2. GrantRecommendation to accept a FY27 Differential Response subaward from the State of Nevada Division of Child & Family Services in the amount of [$150,934.00; no county match] retroactive to July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 to support Differential Response services for at-risk families in the child welfare system; authorize the Director of Human Services Agency to retroactively execute the sub-grant agreement and related documents; and direct Finance to make necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12189 16.D.3. GrantRecommendation to accept Amendment #2 to the Year 4 subgrant award for the Infant Toddler Court Program from the State of Nevada, Division of Child and Family Services in the amount of [$14,406.00; no county match], retroactive from September 30, 2025 through September 29, 2026 to support the Safe Babies Court Team members’ participation at the Cross Sites Conference; retroactively authorize the Director of Human Services Agency to execute the subaward amendment and related documents; and direct Finance to make necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12193 16.D.4. GrantRecommendation to accept an FY27 Fund to Assist Former Foster Youth (FAFFY program) subgrant award from the State of Nevada, Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) in the amount of [$128,000.00; no county match; including up to $2,000.00 in gift cards for youth basic and emergency needs] retroactive for the period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 to provide case management and related services for youth who aged out of foster care; authorize the Director of the Human Services Agency to retroactively execute the grant award; and direct the Finance office to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12201 16.D.5. Action ItemRecommendation to retroactively authorize Amendment #1 to a Subgrant Agreement between Washoe County and the Washoe County School District to pass through Title IV-E federal funds to reimburse for actual expenses incurred to provide out-of-zone transportation for children in foster care allowed under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act. The Amendment will be effective for the term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and will add a not to exceed amount to the Agreement and increase the estimated annual cost by [$65,000]. If approved, authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Manager to sign the Amendment and approve the Resolution (R26-77) necessary for same. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12192 16.D.6. GrantRecommendation to accept the Community Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) FY27 subaward from the State of Nevada, Division of Child and Family Services in the amount of [$30,000.00; no county match; including up to $500.00 for participant grocery gift cards] retroactive for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 to support child abuse prevention services and activities; authorize the Director of the Human Services Agency to retroactively execute the subaward; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12229 16.E.1. GrantRecommendation in accordance with NRS 244.1505, to approve FY27 Community Support grant award in the total amount of [$42,500.00], to government entities or nonprofit organizations created for charitable, religious, or educational purposes; approve associated resolutions, and authorize the County Manager to sign necessary award documents, for the following three projects awarded: 1. Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association in the amount of [$12,500] to support the North Lake Tahoe Express airport shuttle; approve Resolution R26-80 for the same. 2. Incline Village Crystal Bay Community and Business Association in the amount of [$20,000] to support operations of the Incline Village Crystal Bay Main Street program, including staffing costs; approve Resolution R26-78 for the same. 3. Silver State Fair Housing Council in the amount of [$10,000] to provide education and informational resources concerning fair housing rights and responsibilities; approve Resolution R26-79 for the same, and direct Finance to make the budget appropriation disbursements. Manager's Office   Not available Not available
TMP-12272 16.E.2. Action ItemDiscussion and possible action to ratify the August 22, 2026, Declaration of State of Emergency by the Washoe County Manager. Pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 414 and Washoe County Code (WCC) 65.320 the Washoe County Manager declared an emergency to exercise the powers prescribed by state law, by Washoe County ordinances and resolutions, and by the Washoe County emergency plans in response to the August 22, 2026 Hawk Fire near Peavine Mountain, Somersett, North Valleys, and surrounding areas of Washoe County which was an event that threatened loss of life, injury to person or property, human suffering or financial loss to the extent that extraordinary measures must be taken to protect public health, safety, and welfare. Manager's Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12183 16.F.1. GrantRecommendation to acknowledge grant award from the State of Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to the Reno Justice Court in the amount of [$125,000.00] (with a $31,250.00 required match) for Federal Fiscal Year 2027. The program funds case management of the separate misdemeanor DUI Court tracks, which provide structured intervention, reduce recidivism, and promote long-term recovery and public safety. Grant period is September 30, 2026, through September 30, 2027; and direct Finance to make the appropriate budget amendments. Reno Justice Court. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12184 16.F.2. GrantRecommendation to Acknowledge allocation from the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada to the Reno Justice Court “Hope, Empowerment, Recovery (HER) Court” in the amount of [$54,701.74 for FY27, no match required]. The program was formerly known as “Women’s Trauma Court”. The program focuses on reducing recidivism in offenders who have mental health and substance abuse issues by aiding participants with sober living, trauma related treatment, residential treatment, intensive drug and alcohol testing, and transitional living services. The allocation is paid in quarterly installments of $13,675.43 retroactively July 1st, 2026 through June 30th, 2027. Direct Finance to make the appropriate budget amendments. Reno Justice Court. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12185 16.F.3. GrantRecommendation to Acknowledge allocation from the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada to the Reno Justice Court “STAR Court” in the amount of [$2,389.30 for FY27, no match required]. The program focuses on reducing recidivism in offenders who suffer from Opioid Use Disorder by aiding participants with intensive wrap around services through Reno Justice Court and the Human Services Agency STAR Crossroads Program. Participants are provided with sober living services, trauma related treatment, residential treatment, intensive drug and alcohol testing, and transitional living services. The current award funds participant incentives only. The allocation is paid in quarterly installments of $597.32 retroactively July 1st, 2026 through June 30th, 2027. Funds are transferable among court programs; and direct Finance to make the appropriate budget amendments. Reno Justice Court. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12186 16.F.4. GrantRecommendation to Acknowledge allocation from the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada to the Reno Justice DUI Court) in the amount of [$24,151.73 for FY27, no match required]. The program focuses on reducing recidivism in DUI offenders who have co-occurring mental health and substance abuse issues by aiding participants with sober living, trauma related treatment, residential treatment, intensive drug and alcohol testing, and transitional living services. The allocation is paid in quarterly installments of $6,037.93 retroactively July 1st, 2026, through June 30th, 2027. Funds are transferable among court programs; and direct Finance to make the appropriate budget amendments. Reno Justice Court. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12187 16.F.5. GrantRecommendation to Acknowledge allocation from the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada to the Reno Justice Court “Court Assistance Program (CAP)” in the amount of [$121,646.17 for FY27, no match required]. The program focuses on reducing recidivism in offenders who have co-occurring mental health and substance abuse issues by aiding participants with sober living, trauma related treatment, residential treatment, intensive drug and alcohol testing, and transitional living services. The allocation is paid in quarterly installments of $30,411.54 retroactively July 1st, 2026 through June 30th, 2027. Funds are transferable among court programs; and direct Finance to make the appropriate budget amendments. Reno Justice Court. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12223 16.G.1. GrantRecommendation to accept a fiscal year 2023 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) grant award [amount not to exceed $65,000.00, County match of $21,667.00 required] as administered from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Criminal Justice Assistance, Federal FY22 project number 15PBJA-23-GG-01551-RSAT, to be used for programmatic supplies, contracted behavioral health specialist, training and travel, and overtime costs for the grant period of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027; retroactively authorize the Sheriff to execute the award document; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12224 16.G.2. GrantRecommendation to accept a fiscal year 2027 Office of Traffic Safety grant award [amount not to exceed $7,500.00, $1,875.00 County match required] as administered from the State of Nevada Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety, project number TS-2027-WCSO-1049, for overtime personnel costs associated with instructing the Drive Responsibly Includes Vehicle Education (DRIVE Program) for the grant period of Effective Date of Authorization through September 30, 2027; authorize the Sheriff to retroactively execute the award document; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12225 16.G.3. GrantRecommendation to accept a fiscal year 2027 Office of Traffic Safety grant award [amount not to exceed $20,000.00, $5,000.00 County match required] as administered from the State of Nevada Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety, Federal FY 2027 project number 69A37525300001640NVA, to enhance traffic enforcement focused on apprehending impaired drivers and reducing traffic crashes caused by impaired driving for the grant period of Effective Date of Authorization through September 30, 2027; authorize the Sheriff to retroactively execute the award document; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12226 16.G.4. GrantRecommendation to accept a fiscal year 2027 Office of Traffic Safety grant award [amount not to exceed $25,000.00, $6,250.00 County match required] as administered from the State of Nevada Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety, Federal FY 2027 project number 69A37525300004020NV0, to enhance traffic enforcement in school zones within the Washoe County School District; provide education to students on best practices for walking, bicycling, and using other modes of non-motorized travel to arrive at school safely; and provide information to vehicle operators on safe driving behaviors to practice in and around school zones and school routes for the grant period of Effective Date of Authorization through September 30, 2027; authorize the Sheriff to retroactively execute the award document; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12196 17. ContractRecommendation to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Consulting Services between Broadbent & Associates, Inc. and Washoe County to provide Q3 and Q4 2026 Sample Collection services in support of the Washoe County Groundwater Monitoring Program and Potential Source Area program [in the estimated amount of $251,715.00 for a total estimated contract amount of $487,102.00]. This request for amendment allows for continued sampling support during Q3 and Q4 of 2026. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12227 18. Informational ReportRecommendation to acknowledge receipt of a report of an emergency procurement contract awarded pursuant to Nevada Revised Statute 338.011 to Sierra Nevada Construction, Inc., on a time-and-materials basis [estimated at $4,300,000], in response to a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the public caused by the Hidden Valley debris-laden flash flood event on June 19, 2026. Community Services. (Commission District 4.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12230 19. Informational ReportRecommendation to 1) approve the attached resolution to transfer [$4,000,000] from the County’s Stabilization Reserve Account into the Roads Special Revenue Fund and 2) approve up to [$1,000,000] of General Fund Contingency to the Roads Fund, Building and Safety Fund, Equipment Services Fund and General Fund - Community Services and Emergency Management, to pay for costs incurred by Washoe County to mitigate the effects of the June 19, 2026 Hidden Valley flash flood event to Hidden Valley Regional Park, public roads, and sewer and utility infrastructure, for debris removal, drainage restoration, trail restoration, sewer and utility response support, and direct Finance and Comptroller to make the necessary budget appropriation and cash transfers. Finance. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12004 110. GrantRecommendation to retroactively acknowledge the grant award from the State of Nevada, Administrative Office of the Courts to the Second Judicial District Court, in the amount of [$1,100,284.08] (no match required), to support the Specialty Court programs, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. District Court. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12222 111. Action ItemRecommendation to approve the Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Health Benefits Program for employees, retirees, and their dependents at an approximate annual cost of $95.4 million and authorize the Chief Human Resources Officer to execute all insurance contracts and service agreements pertinent to the Health Benefits Program. Human Resources. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12194 112. GrantRecommendation to accept the Fund for Resilient Nevada Project Period 2 subgrant award from the State of Nevada Division of Social Services, in the amount of [$1,665,800.00; no county match] to provide rapid-response emergency assistance and stabilization services for families in crisis due to substance use, retroactive for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; authorize the Director of Human Services Agency to retroactively execute the sub-grant documents; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12024 113. Action ItemRecommendation to authorize RX3, Inc. as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) and approve RX3, Inc.’s Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Agreement to construct the Seven Lakes public safety radio communication site as part of the Nevada Shared Radio System P25 System upgrade in the amount of [$1,536,330.00]. Technology Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12205 114. ResolutionIntroduction and first reading of an ordinance pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 278.0201 through 278.0207 approving an amended development agreement between Washoe County and Toiyabe Investment Co., a Nevada corporation, Helvetica CTV Crossbow, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, Helvetica Tampa 24, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Passive Creek, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company for Montreux 2000, a residential subdivision (Tentative Subdivision Map Case No. TM0007-002). The purpose of the amended development agreement is to extend the deadline for recording the next final map from July 24, 2026, to July 24, 2027. The project is located south of Mount Rose Highway at Bordeaux Drive. The project encompasses a total of approximately 411.11 acres, and the total number of residential lots allowed by the approved tentative map is 357 with 301 recorded residential lots and 56 lots remaining. The parcels are located within the Forest Planning Area and Washoe County Commission District No. 2. (APNs: 148-010-60, 148-351-08). And, if introduced, schedule   Not available Not available