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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/27/2025 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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Attachments: ITEM # 5.A.1 WCLA Presentation, ITEM #9. Ch 100 Introduction - Staff Presentation
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TMP-9936 15.A.1. AppearancePresentation by the 2024-2025 Washoe County Leadership Academy (WCLA) participants on their class project, focusing on the earthquake preparedness. Manager. (All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY   Not available Not available
TMP-9716 15.B.1. AppearancePresentation by Dr. Laura Knight regarding an update on the current status of the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office, innovative and collaborative programs in the office, and a summary of key data over the past several years regarding deaths in Washoe County. Manager's. (All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY   Not available Not available
TMP-9917 16.A.1. DonationRecommendation to accept monetary donations from various donors in the amount of [$2,036.34] and from Petco Love in the amount of [$885.00] and donations of dog/cat food and treats from the SPCA with an estimated value of [$893.12], and recognize numerous citizens and businesses who donated animal food and various goods with an estimated value of [$2,763.95] (see attached donor lists) to Washoe County Regional Animal Services (“WCRAS”) retroactive for the period of January 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025, to be used for the humane care and treatment of sick and/or injured, stray, abandoned, or at-risk animals; express appreciation for these thoughtful contributions; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Regional Animal Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9949 17.A.1. MinutesApproval of minutes for the Board of County Commissioners' workshop of January 28, 2025. Clerk. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9834 17.A.2. MinutesApproval of minutes for the Board of County Commissioners' regular meetings of April 15, 2025, and April 22, 2025. Clerk. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9912 17.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 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 $155,899.23]. Assessor. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9844 17.C.1. Action ItemRecommendation to: (1) approve the disbursement of bond liquidation proceeds [in the amount of $103,625.83] from Western Insurance Company which is the final disbursement received by Washoe County as part of a bond liquidation resulting from Washoe County Claim No. 400935 against Bond No. BDS30398, Halprine Road, Record of Survey Map 4843; and, (2) approve the accompanying Agreement and Release of All Claims between Washoe County and the property owners of Assessor Parcel Numbers 016-881-01, 016-881-02, 016-881-03 and 016-881-04, releasing Washoe County of any and all liability associated with the use of the bond liquidation proceeds to correct private roadway deficiencies that were the subject of the original Bond No. BDS30398; and (3) direct the Comptroller’s Office to issue a check to Sierra Stripers & Asphalt Paving Inc., [in an amount not to exceed $103,625.83] upon the completion of the work and with the written acceptance of the property owners. The private roadway is located in the Southeast Truckee Meadows and provides access to four (4) residential land parcels and is conn   Not available Not available
TMP-9933 17.C.2. ContractRecommendation to accept a Quitclaim Deed from the City of Reno to transfer ownership of Assessor’s Parcel Number 086-303-18 located at 455 Pompe Way, in Lemmon Valley, to Washoe County ownership. This parcel is located in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood risk area and the property has been approved to be included as part of the approved FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Program). There is no cost to Washoe County to accept the Quitclaim Deed for this property and any future costs associated with the FEMA Program will be identified and presented to the Board of County Commissioners for possible approval. Community Services. (Commission District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9839 17.C.3. ContractRecommendation to approve an Employee Residence Agreement between Washoe County and Andrew Brown (Community Services Department, Operations Division employee) effective May 27, 2025, to allow occupancy within the County owned residence located at Bowers Mansion Regional Park, 4005 Old Highway US 395 N, Washoe Valley, Nevada, to provide caretaker and security services to the entire facility in lieu of monthly rent, an estimated rental value of $2,250 per month. [Required $500.00 security/cleaning deposit has been paid by employee]. Community Services. (Commission District 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9871 17.C.4. AppointmentRecommendation to approve the reappointments of Neal Jones and Kevin Joell for terms beginning July 1, 2025, and ending on June 30, 2029, for the Washoe County Open Space and Regional Parks Commission. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9923 17.C.5. AppointmentRecommendation to reappoint, pursuant to NRS 278.040, Robert M. Flick to the Washoe County Planning Commission representing Unincorporated District 4, which generally includes portions of Sparks, Spanish Springs, Hidden Valley, and East Truckee Canyon areas, to serve a second full term beginning on July 1, 2025 and ending on June 30, 2029, or until such time as Mr. Flick no longer serves on the Planning Commission or a successor is appointed, whichever occurs first. Eligible applicants include: Robert M. Flick and Randy Zachary. Community Services. (Commission District 4.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9849 17.C.6. AppointmentRecommendation to approve the reappointment of Leo Horishny to the Washoe County Board of Adjustment to represent Commission District 3 (the unincorporated County area of District 3 generally includes portions of Panther Valley south of Sagehen Lane and Sun Valley generally north of Dandini Boulevard, south of 7th Avenue and west of a boundary extending along Leon Drive to Wall Canyon Drive to Lupin Drive to Klondike Drive), to fill a term beginning on July 1, 2025, and ending on June 30, 2029, or until such time as Mr. Horishny no longer serves on the Board of Adjustment or a successor is appointed, whichever occurs first. Community Services. (Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9930 17.D.1. Action ItemRecommendation in accordance with NRS 244.1505, to approve Community Support grant award to: 1. Artown, a nonprofit corporation organized for charitable, religious, or educational purposes, in the amount of [$55,000], to support the month-long summer arts festival for two years, [$30,000] 2025 and [$25,000] 2026; approve Resolution 25-41 for the same; and 2. City of Reno, a government entity, Wildlife Protection Fence South, in the amount of [$20,000] to support the removal of exiting fence that is failing, installation of new Nevada 4-wire and NDOT 4-strand fence, installation of new NDOT and Type 2T cattle guards, and installation of pedestrian gates in south Reno. The project area is from Toll Road to just north of Geiger Grade Road; approve Resolution 25-42 for the same; direct Finance to make the budget disbursements. Manager. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9951 17.D.2. Action ItemStaff recommends the Board approve a re-purpose of funding previously approved for the Senior Innovation’s mobile kitchen to the Senior Innovation’s ceiling, LED lighting, and stage for the auditorium; as well as a cross-fund budget appropriation transfer of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) in the total amount of [$93,000] for the Senior Innovations Project, from Other Restricted - SLFRF COVID Recovery to the Capital Improvements Fund to be used for the above mentioned facility improvements to the Senior Center at 1155 E. 9th Street. (Net-zero impact, no additional funding is requested). And, if approved, direct Finance to make necessary net-zero, cross-fund, and/or cross-functional, budget appropriation transfers. Manager’s Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9811 17.D.3. ResolutionRecommendation that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the 2025 Washoe County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan is created under the authority of the Stafford Act, as updated by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and federal regulations (44 CFR § 201), which require communities to identify local hazards, assess risks, and develop strategies to reduce the impact of disasters. If adopted authorize the County Commission Chairman to execute a Resolution to promulgate the plan. Manager. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION **Due to the size of the supporting material for this agenda item, hard copies are not being provided to County Commissioners. Electronic copies are available on Washoe County's website at: https://www.washoecounty.gov/em/Hazards/Washoe-County-Regional-Hazard-Mitigation-Plan-2025---State-Approved.pdf   Not available Not available
TMP-9916 17.D.4. GrantRecommendation to accept a FFY 2018 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program grant from the State of Nevada, Division of Emergency Management awarding [$4,800, $1,600 County match]. Twenty-five percent County match to be provided by in-kind personnel. The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program grant provides funding to assist states, local communities, tribes and territories as they undertake hazard mitigation projects, reducing the risks they face from disasters and natural hazards. Grant term is retroactive from December 23, 2024, through January 27, 2026. If approved authorize the County Manager or his designee to sign the grant award documents when received; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Manager. (Commission District 1.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9932 17.D.5. ResolutionRecommendation to reappoint, per NRS 501.260, Steve Robinson and Ryan Browne to the Wildlife Sportsman positions, defined as individuals who are hunters, trappers, anglers, or are engaged in ranching or farming in the county, to the Washoe County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife (WCABMW), with terms beginning June 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2028. Manager's Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9913 18. Action ItemRecommendation to 1) approve roll change requests, pursuant to NRS 361.765 and/or NRS 361.768, for errors discovered on the 2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2022/2023, and 2021/2022 unsecured tax roll 2) authorize Chair to execute the changes described in Exhibit A and 3) direct the Washoe County Treasurer to correct the error(s). [cumulative amount of decrease to all taxing entities $528,376.41]. Assessor. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9911 19. OrdinanceIntroduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 100 (Buildings and Construction), pursuant to NRS 244.105, to update the editions of the specialized or uniform codes adopted by reference. The newer editions for adoption by Washoe County include: the 2024 Northern Nevada Amendments; the 2024 versions of the International Building, Residential, Existing Building, Energy Conservation, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, Wildland-Urban Interface, and Swimming Pool and Spa Codes; the 2024 Uniform Plumbing and Mechanical Codes; the 2023 National Electrical Code; and the 2024 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 54 and 58 Codes; and all matters necessarily connected therewith and pertaining thereto. And if introduced, set the public hearing for second reading and possible adoption on June 10, 2025. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9938 110. Action ItemRecommendation to approve the reimbursement of costs incurred by the City of Sparks, the City of Reno, Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District, and Washoe County for expenses related to and in support of the Enhanced 911 Emergency Response System as recommended by the 911 Emergency Response Advisory Committee on April 17, 2025, in an amount not to exceed [$1,986,359.93] as specified within the adopted Enhanced 911 Fund’s operating budget. Technology Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9808 111. ResolutionRecommendation to approve and ratify the First Addendum to the P25 Radio System Interlocal Agreement, June 2020. The addendum specifically addresses increased construction costs associated with the P25 Radio System, which have increased by [$3,963,706] since the execution of the P25 Radio System Interlocal Agreement. The addendum specifies the shared financial responsibility among Partner Agencies ensuring that each entity contributes proportionately based on their usage of the system. Washoe County’s share of the increased cost is [$876,031.21] of which [$452,954.99] would be utilized in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and [$423,076.22] in Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Technology Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-9861 112. Action ItemDiscussion and direction to staff regarding legislation or legislative issues proposed by legislators, by Washoe County, or by other entities permitted by the Nevada State Legislature to submit bill draft requests, or such legislative issues as may be deemed by the Chair or the Board to be of critical significance to Washoe County. Pending legislative bills can be located here: <>. Current bills the County is tracking that may be reported on or discussed are listed under Government Affairs at . Due to time constraints inherent in the legislative process, a list of specific bills that staff will seek direction from the Commission on during this item will be posted on the web site under Government Affairs at by 6:00 p.m. the Friday before the meeting. Due to the rapid pace of the legislative session, additional bills upon which comment may be sought from the Board of    Not available Not available