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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/14/2026 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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TMP-11192 13. AppearanceInvocation by Pastor Craig from Convo Church.   Not available Not available
TMP-11832 16.A.1. AppearanceAndrew McDonald, Registrar of Voters, to give quarterly update regarding the Road to the 2026 General Election. FOR DISCUSSION ONLY   Not available Not available
TMP-11914 16.A.2. AppearanceAbbey Pike, Extension County Coordinator, to present the Fiscal Year 2027 budget for the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension operations in Washoe County. FOR DISCUSSION ONLY   Not available Not available
TMP-11751 17.A.1. MinutesApproval of minutes for the Board of County Commissioners' workshop of June 2, 2026, regular meeting of June 16, 2026, and the canvass of June 18, 2026. Clerk. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11810 17.B.1. GrantRecommendation to: 1) accept the State of Nevada, Division of State Parks, Recreational Trails Program RTP 2026-15 “Nature Loop Trail Improvements” grant [in the amount of $100,000.00 with a Washoe County cash/in-kind match in the amount of $25,000.00, equaling 20% of the $125,000.00 project total]; and 2) approve the Project Agreement with a grant period from execution through September 30, 2029; and 3) authorize the Director of the Community Services Department [Eric Crump] to sign the Project Agreement and any subsequent documents related to the grant on behalf of the County; and 4) direct the Department of Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. This grant supports trail improvements, trail bridge repairs, and sign replacement throughout the Nature Loop Trail area in Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. Community Services Department. (Commission Districts 3 and 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11836 17.C.1. ResolutionRecommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Internal Audit Schedule. The proposed work plan was developed through the Internal Audit Division's annual risk assessment process and incorporates management input, Audit Committee feedback, statutory requirements, prior audit results, and emerging organizational risks. The Fiscal Year 2027 work plan includes six planned audits, four follow-up reviews, and ongoing advisory services designed to provide independent assurance over areas of higher risk while maintaining flexibility to address emerging issues. Finance. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION.   Not available Not available
TMP-11837 17.C.2. Action ItemRecommendation to acknowledge the Annual Report from the Internal Audit Division for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Washoe County Code 15.569 requires the Internal Audit Division to submit an annual report identifying audits completed, major findings, corrective actions taken, and significant findings not fully addressed. Audit activities completed during fiscal year 2026 included the Conflict Counsel Program Audit, Housing and Homeless Services Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Audit, Continuum of Care Governance Review, Technology Services E911 Surcharge Revenue Cash Control Audit, departmental cash control audits, and cash examinations for the Treasurer’s Office, Recorder’s Office, Juvenile Services, Community Services Department - Building Services, Registrar of Voters, and Regional Animal Services. Finance. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION.   Not available Not available
TMP-11839 17.C.3. Action ItemRecommendation to acknowledge receipt of the Continuum of Care (CoC) Structure and HMIS Governance Memorandum prepared by the Internal Audit Division. The memorandum was developed at the request of management and provides preliminary observations and recommendations regarding governance, organizational structure, segregation of duties, HMIS oversight, and operational accountability within the Continuum of Care framework. Finance. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION.   Not available Not available
TMP-11840 17.C.4. Action ItemRecommendation to acknowledge receipt of the Internal Audit Report for the Housing and Homeless Services - Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). The audit evaluated HMIS governance, user access administration, federal reporting oversight, and operational controls to determine whether processes effectively protect data integrity, confidentiality, regulatory compliance, and program management. Finance. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION.   Not available Not available
TMP-11842 17.C.5. ResolutionRecommendation to acknowledge receipt of the Internal Audit Report for Technology Services - E911 Surcharge Revenue Cash Control Audit. The audit evaluated cash handling procedures, E911 surcharge revenue collection processes, compliance with County Code and Nevada Revised Statutes, internal controls, reconciliations, safeguarding of assets, and oversight of E911 surcharge revenues. Finance. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION.   Not available Not available
TMP-11860 17.C.6. Action ItemRequest for Board of County Commissioners approval of revisions to the Washoe County Audit Committee Charter pursuant to Washoe County Code 15.545(6). The revisions clarify the role and authority of the Audit Committee, align the Charter with Washoe County Code Chapter 15, update governance provisions, clarify responsibilities of the Audit Committee, Internal Audit Division, and management, improve organization and readability, and incorporate audit committee governance best practices. Finance. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION.   Not available Not available
TMP-11829 17.D.1. ContractRecommendation to approve an Interlocal Contract between the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education on behalf of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) and Washoe County to implement StreetReach, a program designed to expand access to basic medical care, screening and referral services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Washoe County; and if approved, authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Manager to execute the Contract. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11834 17.D.2. GrantRecommendation to accept the Children’s Justice Act (CJA) FY27 sub-grant from the State of Nevada, Division of Child and Family Services in the amount of [$14,709.00; no county match required] for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; authorize the Director of Human Services Agency to retroactively execute the grant and related documents; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11843 17.D.3. GrantRecommendation to accept a private grant from AARP Community Challenge, in the amount of [$5,750.00; no County match] retroactive from June 24, 2026 to December 31, 2026 to enhance pedestrian safety and mobility at the 9th Street Senior Center; retroactively authorize the Director of the Human Services Agency to execute the grant award and related documents; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11844 17.D.4. GrantRecommendation to retroactively accept a private grant from the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Endowment Fund, in the amount of [$1,000; no County match; including up to $100.00 for volunteer gift cards] effective from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 to strengthen and expand the senior volunteer program; authorize the Director of the Human Services Agency to execute the 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-11850 17.D.5. GrantRecommendation to accept a FY25 Continuum of Care Supportive Services Only Coordinated Entry grant award from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of [$33,705.00; $8,426.25 county match] retroactive for the period May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027 to support the Continuum of Care initiative with coordinated entry matchmaker activities and implementation of specific policies; authorize the Director of the Human Services Agency 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-11851 17.D.6. GrantRecommendation to accept a FFY25 Continuum of Care Planning grant award from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of [$152,980.00, $38,245.00 county match] retroactive for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 to support the Continuum of Care initiative with planning, annual funding competition process, implementation of specific policies and procedures to develop a community-wide process involving the coordination of various providers to develop strategies for ending homelessness, identification of resources that are available to meet that goal, evaluation of the outcomes of the Continuum of Care projects, and monitoring and improvement of the quality and performance of the recipients projects while enforcing compliance with program requirements; retroactively authorize the Director of the Human Services Agency 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-11783 17.E.1. ContractRecommendation to approve Washoe County Sheriff’s Office selected contract employees who have successfully completed the established training process to drive County vehicles to support the Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11867 17.E.2. ContractRecommendation to approve the Forensic Support Services Agreement between Office and City of Reno on behalf of the Reno Police Department for the retroactive term of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 for the provision of Forensic Science Services. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11868 17.E.3. GrantRecommendation to accept a fiscal year 2025 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) grant award [amount not to exceed $93,000.00, $62,000.00 in-kind County match required] as administered from the State of Nevada Office of Emergency Management/Homeland Security, project number to be determined, to support the Northern Nevada Cyber Center (NNCC) through the purchase of digital forensics software, encrypted data transmission software, and NNCC employee cybersecurity training for the retroactive grant period of September 1, 2025 through August 8, 2029; 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-11869 17.E.4. GrantRecommendation to accept additional fiscal year 2026 U.S. Forest Service grant award funding [increased amount not to exceed $3,000.00, for a total of $13,000.00, no County match required] as administered from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, federal project number 26-LE-11041700-017, for patrol of U.S. Forest Service designated roads, campgrounds, developed sites, or dispersed areas for the retroactive grant period of February 13, 2026 through January 31, 2031; 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-11759 17.F.1. ContractRecommendation to approve a two-year Interlocal Agreement between Washoe County and the Nevada Secretary of State, outlining the duties and obligations of each party for ongoing maintenance of the Voter Registration and Election Management Solution (VREMS), implemented pursuant to NRS 293.675. The Agreement requires the County to contribute a share of the cost of the KNOWiNK Total Vote Election Management system in the total amount of $238,000.00 for FY27 and FY28 ($119,000 per fiscal year). If approved, authorize the Division Director of Purchasing and Contracts to execute the agreement. Voters. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11900 18. AppointmentRecommendation to: (1) approve the appointment of one candidate to the Washoe County Planning Commission representing Commission District 1 (generally includes Incline Village and Crystal Bay, most of the Forest area along the west side of Mt. Rose Highway and portions of the Southwest Truckee Meadows area), to serve a full term beginning on the date of appointment and ending on June 30, 2030, or until such time as the candidate no longer serves on the Planning Commission or a successor is appointed, whichever occurs first. Applicants for the vacancy include: Daniel Lazzareschi (incumbent). Ineligible applicant(s): Keith Hayes. (Commission District 1.) (2) approve the appointment of one candidate to the Washoe County Planning Commission representing At-Large North of the River (includes areas of unincorporated County north of the Truckee River), to serve a full term beginning on the date of appointment and ending on June 30, 2030, until such time as the candidate no longer serves on the Planning Commission or a successor is appointed, whichever occurs first. Applicants for the vaca   Not available Not available
TMP-11856 19. AppointmentRecommendation to appoint one candidate from a pool of 23 applicants including: Fred E. Avera, Elizabeth A. Cadigan, Jacquelyn J. Cheun-Jensen, James Chuck, Donna R. Dawson-Schwartz, David A. Dulcey, Alyssa Goins, Sharon Goldrup, Martha Growdon, Karen A. Hayes, Nicôl L. Herris, Katherine Hollingsworth, Lizeth Lechuga Gomez, Douglas L. Miller, Billy James Moton, Denise Myer, Laurie A. Nahser Martin, Anne S. Pettigrew, Cody Phinney, Amy Pulver, Earl V. Ravid, Sean Sullivan, and Brandi J. Tripp Russell to fill one midterm vacancy on the Washoe County Library Board of Trustees pursuant to NRS 379.020(3) beginning on August 1, 2026, and ending on June 30, 2027. Library. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10798 110. Action ItemRecommendation to consider an easement purchase and sale agreement between Washoe County (“Grantor”) and Dandini Spectrum Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability corporation (“Grantee”) (DSH) for design, construction, installation, use and maintenance of a requested emergency access road, including relocation of an existing public utility easement and associated improvements over, across and through a portion of Washoe County property Assessor’s parcel number (APN) 520-250-31, (5100 Spectrum Boulevard, Regional Public Safety Training Center) located at the terminus of Spectrum Boulevard Reno, Nevada at a cost of [$650,000.00]. Said easement request would provide for emergency ingress/egress to the adjacent City of Reno approved residential development; and if approved, authorize the County Manager to execute all necessary documents. Manager's Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11855 211. Action ItemUpdate, discussion and direction to staff regarding potential Bill Draft Requests (BDRs) for the 84th (2027) Session of the Nevada Legislature. The subject(s) of potential BDRs to be considered include a measure requiring that a local government reimburse a county for any costs incurred by that county as a result of errors in a local government billing file remitted to its county treasurer; amending NRS 244A.7645 to allow not more than three percent of the surcharge collected for enhancement of the telephone system used for reporting emergencies and purchase and maintenance of event recording devices to be used to pay the expenses associated with administration of the surcharge revenues; recounts of votes in elections; expansion of the types of documents that may be filed in the Nevada Lockbox; and abatement of nuisances on public and/or private property. The Board may direct staff to pursue BDRs on one or more of these subjects and/or to bring back other possible BDR concepts on subjects the Board identifies as being in the best interests of the county for approval at a future meet   Not available Not available
TMP-11870 112. ResolutionIntroduction and first reading of an ordinance pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 278.0201 through 278.0207 approving a development agreement between Washoe County and WVC Commercial, LLC, for Woodland Village Town Center, a residential subdivision (Tentative Subdivision Map Case Number WTM20-005). The purpose of the development agreement is to extend the deadline for recording the next final map from May 20, 2026, to May 20, 2028. The project is located at 18400 Village Center Drive. The project encompasses a total of approximately ±9.8 acres, and the total number of residential lots allowed by the approved tentative map is 111 attached residential lots. The final map for 42 lots has been recorded, and additional time is sought for the presentation of subsequent final maps for the remaining 69 lots. The parcels (APNs: 556-390-05 & 556-721-01) are located within the Cold Springs Planning Area and Washoe County Commission District No. 5. And, if approved, schedule a public hearing for the second reading and possible adoption of the ordinance for August 25, 2026. Community Ser   Not available Not available
TMP-11871 113. OrdinanceIntroduction and first reading of an ordinance pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 278.0201 through 278.0207 approving a development agreement between Washoe County and Hunter Creek Reno Owner, LLC, for Ridges at Hunter Creek, a residential subdivision (Tentative Subdivision Map Case Number TM16-005). The purpose of the development agreement is to extend the deadline for recording the next final map from June 28, 2026, to June 28, 2028. The project is located off Hunter Falls Circle. The project encompasses a total of approximately ±155.01 acres. The total number of residential lots allowed by the approved tentative map is 53 lots, with 21 lots recorded and 32 lots remaining to be recorded. The parcel (APN: 041-671-04) is located within the Southwest Truckee Meadows Planning Area and Washoe County Commission District No. 1. And, if approved, schedule a public hearing for the second reading and possible adoption of the ordinance for August 25, 2026. Community Services. (Commission District 1.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION.   Not available Not available
TMP-11199 114. ContractRecommendation to: (1) award a bid and approve the Agreement to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the South Valleys Regional Park Expansion Project Phase 2, PWP-WA-2026-308, including Base Bid, Bid Alternate 1 (east parking area), Bid Alternate 2 (west parking area), and Bid Alternate 3 (electrical conduit) [staff recommends Facilities Management, Inc. in the amount of $3,782,319.50]; and (2) approve a separate project contingency fund in the amount of $100,000.00. Community Services. (Commission District 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11835 115. ContractRecommendation to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Consulting Services between Washoe County and Savini Group, PLLC for the South Truckee Meadows Steamboat Lift Station and Force Main Project, to provide construction management services during construction, as described within Exhibit A, [in the amount of $89,430.00 for a total contract amount of $657,850.00]. Community Services. (Commission District 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11872 116. ResolutionRequest by the Community Services Department Director, through the Washoe County Clerk, and pursuant to Washoe County Code (WCC) 2.030, to initiate amendments to WCC Chapter 50 (Nuisance Code) and WCC Chapter 125 (Administrative Enforcement) to enhance the enforcement capability of Washoe County enforcement officials by increasing enforcement fines to match the fine schedule used by the cities of Reno and Sparks, eliminating the 50% discount for payment of fines after the third penalty notice, exploring options to create an abatement fund to finance county initiated abatement of nuisance properties, authorizing automatic and continuing fines for failing to obey an Administrative Hearing Order after all required due process has been provided, clarifying collection procedures, allowing notice to be posted on a property in a conspicuous location in addition to the front door of a residence, clarifying that discretionary approvals may be withheld on properties with unresolved violations, deleting incorrect citations and language inconsistent with state law, deleting vague hearing decisio   Not available Not available
TMP-11873 117. ContractRecommendation to: (1) award a bid and approve the Agreement to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the 1 South Sierra Street North Tower Boiler Replacement Project, PWP-WA-2026-430 [staff recommends Acco Engineered Systems for the base bid in the amount of $450,000]; and (2) approve a separate project contingency fund [in the amount of $45,000 for a total installation cost not to exceed $495,000]. The Project is located at 1 South Sierra Street, Reno, Nevada, and consists of replacing two condensing boilers and associated mechanical systems. Community Services. (Commission District 1.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11853 118. Action ItemRecommendation to retroactively authorize the Comptroller’s Department to renew Property, Auto Physical Damage, Boiler & Machinery, Mobile Equipment, Cyber Liability and Pollution Liability with the Public Entity Property Insurance Program (PEPIP) for a one-year term with an estimated annual cost of [$1,561,915], effective July 1, 2026, and authorize the Comptroller’s Office to sign the applications and agreements necessary to bind coverage, funding from the Risk Management Fund source. Comptroller. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11909 119. Action ItemRecommendation to retroactively approve an extension to a contract with NaphCare Nevada LLC, originally procured via Request for Proposals (RFP) #3196-23, for three additional years, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, in an amount not to exceed [$1,000,000] annually, and if approved, authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Manager to execute the amendment and related documents. The contract will provide competency evaluations, mental health evaluations, risk assessments and other evaluations for the Second Judicial Court, the Public Defender’s Office, the Alternate Public Defender’s Office, Conflict Attorneys and the District Attorney upon Court Order, or at the request of one of the Departments. Manager's Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11691 120. Action ItemRecommendation to approve the reimbursement of costs incurred by the City of Reno, the City of Sparks, Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District, and Washoe County 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 June 18, 2026, and in an amount not to exceed [$600,870.27] as specified within the adopted Enhanced 911 Fund’s operating budget. Technology Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11789 121. Action ItemRecommendation to approve an Agreement for Cloud Services for a five-year Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Human Capital Management (HCM) subscription agreement with SAP Public Services Inc., in an amount not to exceed [$5,638,056.07]; and a separate Business Technology Platform (BTP) Enterprise Agreement for cloud usage in an amount not to exceed [$57,830.00]. These agreements cover a five-year term beginning August 28, 2026 and ending August 27, 2031. The transition to SAP Cloud represents a strategic modernization initiative to migrate County financial, procurement, human resources, payroll, and related administrative functions to a cloud-hosted environment. Technology Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11854 122. ResolutionSecond reading and possible adoption of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 110 (Development Code) in Division Four, Article 408, Common Open Space Development to require the findings that reference site specific characteristics, including but not limited to the preservation of steep slopes and heavily treed areas and protection of natural and scenic resources including ridgelines and waterways, only when those characteristics are present on the parcels in question, in order to ensure the design flexibility and associated public benefits inherent to common open space developments is potentially available to all subdividable parcels; and all matters necessarily connected therewith and pertaining thereto. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available