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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/21/2025 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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Attachments: 6.B.1a RTC Video, 6.B.1.b TC Slide Deck, 13. ACFR 2024, 6.A.1. 2025 VTVD Presentation - updated, 6.C.1. BCC Raftelis Update, 18. WC Chapter 11 Repeal PPT Presentation, 18. Ordinance Updated, 6.B.1a RTC Video *FINAL* Updated
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TMP-10453 13.A.1. Informational ReportGeneral Update from Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue, Chief Richard J. Edwards may be available to provide the Board of County Commissioners a verbal report on fuel management and emergency planning, and any other updates as requested monthly to the board, to update to the community related to fire activities. (All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY.   Not available Not available
TMP-10411 16.A.1. AppearanceVerdi TV Districts Hud Horton to provide updates on the financial and governance status of the TV District per request of the board. (Commission District 1.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY.   Not available Not available
TMP-10412 16.B.1. AppearanceBill Thomas from the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) to discuss the connection between RTC and the Guinn Center. The Kenny Guinn Center for Policy Priorities is a nonprofit, nonpartisan policy research center addressing key challenges faced by policymakers and all Nevadans. In addition, he will cover the Traffic Maintenance study, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and info about the Traffic Management Center (TMC). (All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY.   Not available Not available
TMP-10528 16.C.1. Informational ReportStatus update on the implementation of recommendations from the Raftelis OCM Organizational Assessment by Interim County Manager Kate Thomas. FOR DISCUSSION ONLY   Not available Not available
TMP-10501 17.A.1. ProclamationProclamation for the day of October 21 as Heroes Among Us Day. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10500 17.B.1. ProclamationProclamation for the week of October 19 - 25 as National Friends of Libraries Week. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10390 18.A.1. DonationRecommendation to retroactively acknowledge various one-time in-kind gift donations at a value of [$8,279.46] from the Reno Rodeo Foundation, at a value of [$250.00] from anonymous donors, accepted by Second Judicial District Court (SJDC) in support of the Reading Room Project during July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. District Court. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10403 19.A.1. MinutesApproval of minutes for the Board of County Commissioners' regular meeting of September 9, 2025. Clerk. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10487 19.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 Executed Contracts. Clerk. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10444 19.B.1. Informational ReportRecommendation to 1) approve roll change requests, pursuant to NRS 361.765 and/or NRS 361.768, for errors discovered on the 2022/2023, 2023/2024, 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 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 $60,063.74]. Assessor. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10395 19.C.1. ContractRecommendation to approve and accept a Grant of Trail Easement from Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA), a Joint Powers Entity, to Washoe County for non-motorized public use, maintenance, and installation of wayfinding signage on the existing portage trail located on approximately 1,950 square feet of Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 038-112-13 at a cost of $0.00. [Four wayfinding signs will be installed in the easement area for an estimated cost of $120.00]. Community Services. (Commission District 1.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10451 19.C.2. ContractRecommendation to approve the ArrowCreek Homeowners’ Association Open Space Access Agreement between Washoe County and the ArrowCreek Homeowner’s Association to allow construction and designation of non-motorized access points for its residents and non-residents on adjacent County Open Space Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 152-010-25, 152-021-07, 152-051-22, 152-430-15, 152-430-17, 152-430-18, 152-850-04, 152-880-02, 152-880-03, and 152-880-06, and authorize the Director of the Community Services Department (Eric Crump) to execute the agreement and any temporary construction easements associated with improvements under the agreement. Community Services. (Commission District 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10414 19.D.1. GrantRecommendation to the Board of County Commissioners to retroactively acknowledge a grant of $1,228.00 [no County match required], awarded to the Washoe County Law Library, Second Judicial District Court, by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records for the grant period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments.Grant funding will pay for the costs related to sending one staff member to a Library Law Conference. District Court. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10492 19.E.1. ResolutionRecommendation to approve, pursuant to NRS 244.1505, Commission District Special Fund disbursement in the amount of [$2,500.00] for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; District 3 Commissioner Mariluz Garcia recommends a [$2,500.00] grant to Desert Pigs - a nonprofit organization created for charitable, religious, or educational purposes - to support the great work they do throughout Nevada cleaning up illegal dumpsites on public land; approve Resolutions necessary for same; and direct Finance to make the necessary disbursements of funds. Manager. (Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10493 19.E.2. ResolutionRecommendation to approve, pursuant to NRS 244.1505, Commission District Special Fund disbursement in the amount of [$10,000.00] for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; District 5 Commissioner Jeanne Herman recommends a [$5,000.00] grant to Reno Elks Lodge - a nonprofit organization created for religious, charitable or educational purposes - to support the cooking classes for senior citizens that are cooking on a budget; and a [$5,000.00] grant to Senior ResQ - a nonprofit organization created for religious, charitable or educational purposes - to support their endeavor to assist seniors with help when their rent has been raised; approve Resolutions necessary for same; and direct Finance to make the necessary disbursements of funds. Manager. (Commission District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10482 19.F.1. GrantRecommendation to accept a fiscal year 2026 Our Rescue grant award [amount not to exceed $5,000.00, $250.00 County match required] as administered from Our Rescue for a one-year Virtual Investigation Platform (VIP) Lite software subscription for the retroactive grant period of August 27, 2025 through subscription expiration date; 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-10445 110. Action ItemRecommendation to acknowledge receipt of the Change Log shown in Exhibit A, submitted in accordance with NRS 361.310(4), for the 2025/2026 Assessment Roll that results in a net increase of $504,450,968 in assessed value. Assessor. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10404 111. ContractRecommendation to award a bid and approve the Agreement to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Emergency Operation Center Chiller Replacement Project, located at 5195 Spectrum Boulevard, Reno Nevada, PWP-WA-2025-453 [staff recommends American Chiller Service, Inc., in the amount of $721,975.00] and approve a project contingency allowance in the amount of $70,000.00 to be used if needed on a time and materials basis for a total project amount of $791,795.00. The project replaces an unreliable and inefficient chiller system with a new energy-efficient and reliable system that provides environmental control for Washoe County’s Emergency Operations Center. Community Services. (Commission District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10458 112. Action ItemRecommendation to receive an update and provide direction to staff by confirming or modifying the priority order of actions to implement the Envision Washoe 2040 Master Plan and changes mandated through the 2025 Session of the Nevada Legislature. Topics for prioritization may include, but are not limited to: County-wide affordable housing initiatives; public noticing; permitting requirements for equine businesses; dark skies; heat mitigation; and agritourism. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10490 213. Action ItemRecommendation to acknowledge receipt of the reissued Washoe County Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), auditor’s report, and report on internal control for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, as presented; and authorize the Comptroller to proceed with distribution of the ACFR for public record, as required by law. Comptroller. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10460 214. Action ItemInformation and acknowledgement of receipt by the Board of County Commissioners of contracts and purchases that have exceeded or are expected to exceed [$300,000] that may include services and supplies for all County departments. Pursuant to Washoe County Code 15.490, the purchasing and contracts manager is authorized, subject to the provisions of Washoe County Code and the applicable provision of state law, to approve purchases and contracts up to [$300,000]. As a matter of best practices, the purchasing and contracts manager will keep the Board of County Commissioners informed of all contracts and purchases for all county departments that have been previously approved that have exceeded or are expected to exceed the threshold amount. A full list of specific contracts, vendors, and amounts is viewable in the staff report. The aggregate amount of known expenditures under these contracts to date is $7,015,173.37. Comptroller. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10432 115. ResolutionRecommendation to approve Resolution R25-113 to augment the Building and Safety Fund in the amount of [$600,000] to increase Fiscal Year 2026 revenue and expense authority for permitting associated with multiple large-scale projects including hotel/casino projects in Lake Tahoe and multi-family apartment projects in accordance with Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 354.598005 and Nevada Administrative Code 354.481; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Finance. (All Commission Districts). FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10475 216. Action ItemRecommendation to approve budget amendments totaling an increase of [$1,048,589.00; no county match] in both revenue and expense to the FY26 State Public Health Interlocal Contract, retroactive to August 7, 2025, through June 30, 2027, for Northern Nevada Public Health in the improvement of public health, and direct Finance to make the appropriate budget amendments. Northern Nevada Public Health. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10459 117. OrdinanceIntroduction and first reading of an ordinance pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 278.0201 through 278.0207 to adopt a development agreement between Washoe County and Lifestyle Homes TND, LLC, to extend the deadline for recording the initial final map for Silver Hills, a residential subdivision (Tentative Subdivision Map Case No. WTM21-006), to August 24, 2029. The project is located on the east side of Red Rock Road, north of Longhorn Drive. The project encompasses a total of approximately 308.6 acres, and the total number of residential lots allowed by the approved tentative map is 358 lots. The parcel is located within the North Valleys Planning Area and Washoe County Commission District No. 5. (APN: 087-390-10). And, if approved, schedule a second reading, public hearing, and possible adoption of the ordinance for November 18, 2025, and authorize the Chair to execute the Development Agreement. Community Services. (Commission District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10488 118. Action ItemIntroduction and first reading of an ordinance amending the Washoe County Code by repealing Chapter 11 (Alternative Sentencing) and by retaining, modifying and relocating a provision authorizing the Board of County Commissioners to adopt a fee schedule for the cost of supervision of probationers and supervised releasees, and providing for imposition and waiver of those fees; and all matters necessarily connected therewith and properly relating thereto. And if supported, set a public hearing for the second reading and possible adoption of the ordinance on November 18, 2025 Manager. (All Commission Districts). FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available