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Meeting date/time: 12/9/2025 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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TMP-10031 15.A.1. Informational ReportPresentation from Dwayne Smith, Division Director of Engineering and Capital Projects, to provide an overview of the Washoe County Sewer Utility - overview of the adopted schedule of rates, future infrastructure needs and planning, including anticipated capital projects , and summary of recent projects status, improvements in service delivery, and operational efficiencies. (All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY   Not available Not available
TMP-10618 15.A.2. AppearancePresentation of the "Washoe County Emergency Management River Park Defensible Space Program" by Washoe County Emergency Management Intern Alayna Barrie. (All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY   Not available Not available
TMP-10651 16.A.1. DonationRecommendation to accept a one-time donation of [$1,000.00] from private citizen, Linda Groseclose, to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to be used for operating costs, and if approved, direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10641 17.A.1. MinutesApproval of minutes for the Board of County Commissioners' special meeting of October 27, 2025, and regular meeting of October 28, 2025. Clerk. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10653 17.B.1. ContractRecommendation to approve an Interlocal Agreement (Agreement No. NM196-25-015) between Washoe County and the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), retroactive to October 30, 2025, the date of the Agreement signed by NDOT, for design and construction coordination and a grant of easement to NDOT for operation and maintenance of project improvements on Assessor’s Parcel Number 552-141-16, for the US 395 North Valleys Phase 2 Widening Project. Community Services. (Commission District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10654 17.B.2. ResolutionRecommendation to adopt two resolutions accepting real property for use as public streets, which pertain to portions of two official plats as listed below totaling approximately 5.22 acres and 0.97 linear miles; and if approved, direct the Clerk’s Office to record the resolutions to accept: (1) R25-137 for a portion of the official Plat of Pebble Creek Estates Phase 2, Tract Map 5417, recorded on April 16, 2021, as document number 5167780, being a portion of Diamond Stream Drive, Spanish Sand Drive, Black Opal Drive, Ruby Red Drive, and Still Creek Drive; approximately 3.15 acres and 0.60 linear miles; and (2) R25-138 for a portion of the official Plat of Golden Mesa North Phase 1, Tract Map 5491, recorded on May 26, 2022, as document number 5306151, being Crandell Road and a portion Brave Lane; approximately 2.07 acres and 0.37 linear miles. Community Services. (Commission Districts 4 & 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10658 17.B.3. ContractRecommendation to approve the Orr Ditch at Wildcreek Maintenance Agreement between Washoe County and Northern Nevada Youth Golf Foundation, doing business as, First Tee Northern Nevada (Youth Golf Foundation). This agreement clarifies and partially assigns Washoe County’s maintenance responsibilities for Orr Ditch infrastructure at 3500 Sullivan Lane, Assessor’s Parcel Number 027-011-12, to First Tee Northern Nevada (Youth Golf Foundation). Community Services. (Commission District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10507 17.C.1. Action ItemRecommendation to approve the purchase and/or use of prepaid cards/gift cards to be utilized as an option for resource needs and/or incentives for individuals, clients, participants, children, and families who interact with the Human Services Agency retroactive beginning September 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10659 17.C.2. AppointmentRecommendation to make the following appointments to the Senior Advisory Board: (1) re-appoint Edward Lamb [District 4] for his second term; (2) re-appoint MaryAnn McCauley [District 5] for her second term; (3) re-appoint Pamela Roberts [District 1] for her second term; re-appoint Mac Rossi [At-Large] for his second term; appoint Ann Guinn and Alan Distefano for two vacant alternate seats; and appoint Monica Webb for the vacant District 5 seat. All appointments are effective December 1, 2025 with terms expiring November 30, 2029. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10662 17.C.3. ResolutionRecommendation in accordance with NRS 244.1505 to approve a donation in the amount of [$100] to the Sparks High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC); approve Resolution R25-0000139 for the same; and direct Finance to make the appropriate budget appropriation disbursements. The Sparks High JROTC Color Guard team represented their school and community at the Honor Senior Veterans Event at the Washoe County Senior Center. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10588 17.D.1. ContractRecommendation to approve the Interlocal Agreement between the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony (RSIC) and the County of Washoe (Department of Juvenile Services) for the temporary housing of RSIC Juveniles; with a contract term of 01/01/2026 through 12/31/2027, if approved, authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement. Juvenile Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10312 17.E.1. ResolutionRecommendation to enter into a sub-contract with the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC, as a recipient of the Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership sub-contract of [$295,000; no county match required], retroactive for the period from November 18, 2025 until September 17, 2027 to provide technical assistance and financial support for the County to sub-contract services to conduct detailed engineering studies, perform needed resource assessments, develop financial models, and identify funding sources for potential construction of a solar energy generating station to be owned and operated by the Gerlach General Improvement District (GGID) on land owned by the GGID in Gerlach, Nevada; authorize the Manager’s Office to execute the sub-contract; direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments; funded 100% by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Manager's Office. Virtual Public Comment Eligible. (Commission District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10642 17.E.2. Action ItemRecommendation to approve the use of General Fund Contingency in the amount of [$47,000.00] for Fiscal Year 26 in accordance with Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 354.598005 to increase expenditure authority in the Office of the County Manager for a Contractor Agreement Amendment between Washoe County, a political subdivision of the State of Nevada, and Royal Ambulance, Inc. a California corporation authorized to do business in the State of Nevada who is currently providing Emergency Medical Services in Gerlach to support reasonable and necessary costs related to a need to increase the contract amount and provide an additional Emergency Medical Technician for three months during the first year of the existing contract; if approved authorize the Chair to sign the Contractor Agreement Amendment retroactive to December 1, 2025; and direct Finance to make the appropriate cross-functional budget appropriation transfers. [Total Fiscal Year impact $47,000.00; net fiscal impact $-0-]. Manager's Office. Virtual Public Comment Eligible. (All Commission Districts). FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10643 17.E.3. ResolutionRecommendation to approve, pursuant to NRS 244.1505, Commission District Special Fund disbursement in the amount of [$42,500.00] for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; District 2 Commissioner Mike Clark recommends a [$10,000.00] grant to Washoe County Human Services Agency - a government entity - to support Northern Nevada Literacy Council (NNLC) and the Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce with the Cares Campus project of providing classes supporting literacy, adult basic education and workforce readiness in a quality learning environment; and a [$2,500.00] grant to Bees 4 Vets - a nonprofit organization created for charitable, religious, or educational purposes - to support the program of providing hands-on training in beekeeping to veterans and first responders suffering from PTSD and/or TBI; and a [$2,500.00] grant to Truckee Meadows Blue Star Mothers of Nevada #3 - a nonprofit organization created for charitable, religious, or educational purposes - to support the mission of bringing comforts of home to soldiers fighting overseas; and a [$2,500.00] grant to Boosted Diplomas - a nonprofit organiz   Not available Not available
TMP-10689 17.E.4. ResolutionRecommendation to approve, pursuant to NRS 244.1505, Commission District Special Fund disbursement in the amount of [$60,000.00] for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; District 5 Commissioner Jeanne Herman recommends a [$25,000.00] grant to Gerlach Volunteer Fire Department - a nonprofit organization created for religious, charitable or educational purposes - to support the fire department and enable it to service the citizens of Gerlach and the surrounding area; and a [$20,000.00] grant to Food Bank of Northern Nevada - a nonprofit organization created for religious, charitable or educational purposes - to support the mission of feeding the hungry in Washoe County; and a [$15,000.00] grant to Safe Embrace - a nonprofit organization created for religious, charitable or educational purposes - to support the mission of helping victims become survivors; approve Resolutions necessary for same; and direct Finance to make the necessary disbursements of funds. Manager’s Office. Virtual Public Comment Eligible. (Commission District 5). FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10608 17.F.1. Action ItemRecommendation to approve the establishment of fees for bulk data and image requests. Projected annual revenue of $24,000 per year. Recorders. (All Commission Districts) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10655 17.G.1. ContractRecommendation to retroactively approve the Security Agreement between the Palau Association and Washoe County, on behalf of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to provide reimbursement for extra staffing/patrol services [up to $7,500.00 total reimbursement] needed at the Washoe County Rancho San Rafael Regional Park during the Reno-Tahoe CityFest (2025) from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM on August 23rd & 24th, 2025. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10657 17.G.2. GrantRecommendation to accept a fiscal year 2026 Office of Traffic Safety grant award [amount not to exceed $63,000.00, $15,750.00 County match required] as administered from the State of Nevada Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety, Federal FY 2026 project numbers 69A37523300001640NVA, 69A37524300004020NV0, and 69A3752430000405ENVA for reimbursement of overtime costs related to conducting traffic enforcement checkpoint events and limited travel expenses for the grant period of Effective Date of Authorization through September 30, 2026; 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-10670 17.G.3. ContractRecommendation to approve a Security Agreement between the University of Nevada, Reno, University Police Department - Northern Command and the County of Washoe on behalf of Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to provide uniformed Deputy Sheriffs for security [No fiscal impact to County, annual security costs reimbursed per event] during special events including but not limited to Hot August Nights occurring for the period of August 2025, through the last day of December 2030 with compensation revised each year as employee contracts change. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10645 18. Action ItemRecommendation 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 $514,345.59]. Assessor. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10652 19. ContractRecommendation to: (1) award a bid and approve the Agreement to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the 350 South Center 1, 3-6 Floor LED Retrofit Project, PWP-WA-2026-044 [staff recommends Electrical Solutions LLC., in the amount of $516,250.00]; which includes all three of the Bid Alternates; and (2) [approve a project contingency fund in the amount of $51,625.00, for a total project cost not to exceed $567,875.00]. This capital project is the Washoe County Liberty Building, encompassing the 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th floors, as well as the penthouse/roof level, and stairwells with the goal of modernizing lighting systems, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing the quality of the workspace environment. The project will replace outdated lighting fixtures with high-efficiency LED alternatives and install a wireless control system, targeting a minimum 50% reduction in lighting energy consumption and compliance with current code requirements. Community Services. (Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10656 110. ContractRecommendation to approve joining the State of Nevada’s Contract for Services of Independent Contractor, contract number 99SWC-S1310, with Pilot Thomas Logistics, 995 So. McCarran Boulevard, Suite 103, Sparks, NV 89431, for vehicle fuel purchases and fuel dispensing processing, pursuant to the joinder provision of Nevada Revised Statue 332.195, retroactive to July 1, 2025, for the term expiring March 31, 2027, [in the amount of up to $3,000,000.00 per fiscal year]. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10669 111. ContractRecommendation to: (1) approve a new capital project - NV FLAP WAS CR34; (2) approve the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) Memorandum of Agreement between Washoe County, the Federal Highway Administration - Central Federal Lands Highway Division, and the Bureau of Land Management, retroactive to September 3, 2025, for the NV FLAP WAS CR34(1) project to improve Washoe County Road 34 from County Road 447 to the “8 Mile” entrance to the Black Rock Desert using [$29,011,000.00 in FLAP funds and $1,874,000.00 in Washoe County matching funds, bringing the total project cost to $30,885,000.00], and (3) authorize the County Manager to sign related agreements and documents. Community Services. Virtual Public Comment Eligible. (Commission District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10539 112. ContractRecommendation to approve a Regional Road Impact Fee (RRIF) Offset Agreement #0513014 between the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC), Touchstone Living, Inc., and Washoe County for eligible improvements to be made to the intersection of Highland Ranch Parkway and Midnight Drive for the Highland Village 1 Project. Under the RRIF Program, offset agreements are allowed to provide waivers of Regional Road Impact Fees in exchange for contributions of Offered Improvements, which may then be used to offset Regional Road Impact Fees. The RRIF Offset Agreement being authorized by this action will result in an estimated $1,150,233.76 in RRIF Waivers being issued to Touchstone Living, Inc. in exchange for roadway infrastructure designed, built, and dedicated by Touchstone Living, Inc. at the intersection of Highland Ranch Parkway and Midnight Drive within the Sun Valley area of Washoe County. Community Services. (Commission District 3 and 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10660 113. ContractRecommendation to approve Amendment #3 to the Interlocal Contract between the Department of Health and Human Services (Division of Health Care Financing and Policy) and the County of Washoe to authorize Human Services Agency to participate in claiming allowable reimbursements covered under Federal Title XIX of the Social Security Act, for activities performed for Medicaid Targeted Case Management (TCM) Services, Adult Day Health Care Direct Services, and Medicaid Administrative Services, retroactive July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2026, which changes the name of Public Entity #1 from Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Care Financing and Policy to Nevada Health Authority, and increases the maximum amount from [$40,324,493.17 ($8,435,977.85 for FY23; $10,153,698.66 for FY24; $10,602,349.86 for FY25; $11,132,466.80 for FY26)] to [$41,735,032.53 ($8,435,977.85 for FY23; $10,384,603.50 for FY24; $10,951,138.18 for FY25; $11,963,313.00 for FY26) due to increased Administrative Claiming payments; and if approved, authorize Chairman to execute Contract. Human Services Agenc   Not available Not available
TMP-10639 114. ResolutionRecommendation to approve Washoe County Opioid Use Needs Assessment 2026-2029 (Needs Assessment) and the Washoe Opioid Abatement and Recovery Fund (WOARF) Plan (Funding Plan) for 2026-2027. The Needs Assessment outlines the current strengths, gaps, and needs in the community related to opioid use. The WOARF Plan provides the priority strategies based on the Needs Assessments, funding mechanisms, anticipated outcomes, and potential community impacts of funding these initiatives. This item does not constitute funding or budget approval for any of the components of the plan; any such funding, expenditures, or budget authority necessary to implement individual components of the plan will be brought before the Board for approval as necessary. Manager's Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10632 115. ResolutionRequesting Board approval (1) to transfer the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund grant funds of a minimum of $10,587,450.94 million ($9,427,223.08 million principal and $1,160,227.86 million interest as of 8/31/2025) to the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada (CFNN). All but $500,000 of the funds will be for the creation of the Washoe Behavior Health Endowment Fund. The County will utilize a portion of the income from the Washoe Behavioral Health Endowment Fund to support the operations and maintenance of the Washoe Behavioral Health Center (WBHC). If the annual operations and maintenance of the WBHC are satisfied and there are funds in excess, those funds may, at the discretion of the County Manager or his/her designee, be placed into the existing Regional Behavioral Health Initiatives Fund at CFNN to support strategic behavioral health initiatives. In addition, the Board will authorize the designation of $500,000 to the Regional Behavioral Health Initiatives Fund for payment to Renown Health to support the Crisis Care Center upon completion of a written agreement wit   Not available Not available
TMP-10636 116. GrantRecommendation to approve and accept grant funding from the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $810,362.00 [no County match] for personnel, toxicology testing, training, travel, and operating expenses relating to the State Opioid Response (SOR) grant, for a retroactive term of September 30, 2025 through September 29, 2026; and if approved, authorize the Chief Medical Examiner & Coroner of the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office to sign the grant award documents necessary to receive the grant; and direct Finance to make the necessary amendments to the Regional Medical Examiner’s Office’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget to reflect the receipt and use of the grant funds. Regional Medical Examiner. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10649 117. GrantRecommendation to accept a Jail-Based Mental Health subaward amendment #1 from the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public and Behavioral Health in the amount of [$9,991,955.00 which increases the total award amount to $15,881,917, no County match] retroactive from March 15, 2024 through June 30, 2027 to support the jail-based mental health program including funding to support personnel, operating and equipment expenditures; authorize the creation of an additional 4.0 FTE Deputy Sheriff positions, funded 100% by these grant funds, and as such, if grant funding is reduced or eliminated, the position hours will be reduced and/or the positions will be abolished accordingly unless additional funding is secured; if approved, direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments; and direct Human Resources to make the necessary staffing adjustments. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10650 118. ContractRecommendation to approve a contract with Naphcare Inc. under sole source purchasing exemption for inmate medical services for the Washoe County Detention Facility Jail Based Mental Health Unit for transitioning the current Jail Based Treatment Program to a full competency restoration treatment and evaluation model in the total amount not to exceed [$6,234,727.36] for the period of January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available