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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/19/2025 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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TMP-10281 15.A.1. AppearanceStaff Report Presentation by Cody Shadle, Director, Public Safety Dispatch - City of Reno, to provide status update and discussion regarding the Hexagon Unified Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management Suite software replacement project as of July 2025. Manager. (All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY   Not available Not available
TMP-10128 16.A.1. DonationRecommendation to accept a donation and approve a Hold Harmless Agreement for a Caterpillar Grader 130G, serial number 7GB00450, [$7,500.00 estimated value] from the City of Sparks to Washoe County Community Services Roads Fund in support of gravel road and stormwater drainage ditch maintenance programs in the Truckee Meadows and Incline Village areas [$1500.00 estimated annual maintenance cost]. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10277 16.B.1. DonationRecommendation to accept a donation from the Estate of Victor Bucher in the amount of [$34,442.00] to the Washoe County Public Defender’s Office, retroactive to July 3, 2025 to be used primarily for training of attorneys and staff and obtaining research and training material for the Public Defender’s office; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Public Defenders Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10241 16.C.1. DonationRecommendation to accept a donation of [$50,000.00] from the Fisher Global Foundation held at the Tahoe Community Foundation through the Washoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriff’s Association, to be utilized for the purchase of subscription services from Drone Sense Inc; and, if approved, direct Finance to make appropriate budget amendments. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10223 17.A.1. 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 Annual Statements/Reports. Clerk. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10225 17.A.2. MinutesApproval of minutes for the Board of County Commissioners' regular meetings of July 8, 2025, and July 15, 2025. Clerk. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10141 17.B.1. ContractRecommendation to approve a Grant of Access and Utility Easement between Washoe County (grantor) and New Cingular Wireless PCS, Limited Liability Company (grantee), a public utility, to expire on December 31, 2050 unless otherwise extended, totaling ±48,865 square feet on Washoe County’s Galena Terrace Open Space, Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 144-010-22 [for the appraised value of $4,243.00] in support of enhancing regional cellular coverage. If approved, this easement will allow fiber optic infrastructure to service an AT&T cellular monopole facility planned at a landlocked Truckee Meadows Water Authority water tank parcel, APN 144-010-23. Community Services. (Commission District 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10211 17.B.2. ContractRecommendation to approve a Grant of Easement for Underground Electrical Facilities between Washoe County (“Grantor”) and Sierra Pacific Power Company, doing business as NV Energy (“Grantee”) for a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Number 008-211-55, located at 700 Line Drive, Reno, in support of Accessible Spaces, Inc. Project. This easement is necessary to provide reliable underground electrical service to the project site, supporting the development of accessible spaces and ensuring compliance with utility and safety standards. Community Services. (Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10232 17.B.3. ContractRecommendation to approve a License for Access and Employee Parking between Washoe County and the Truckee Meadows Water Authority [in the annual amount of $700.00] as compensation for the use of approximately 5,600 square feet of real property, located within Assessor’s Parcel Number 008-382-05, to be used for employee parking as part of the Nevada Cares Campus. Community Services. (Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10168 17.B.4. GrantRecommendation to retroactively accept grant funding [$4,472.16 with no County match] for Fiscal Year 2026 from the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, received under the 1908 Act Amended legislation. These funds are to be used for the benefit of public schools and roads within Washoe County and direct the Finance Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10201 17.C.1. Informational ReportRecommendation to acknowledge receipt of the 43rd 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, 2024. Comptroller. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10174 17.D.1. ResolutionRecommendation to acknowledge the Annual Report from the Internal Audit Division for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Washoe County Code 15.569.4 requires the Internal Auditor to submit an annual report to the Board of County Commissioners each fiscal year indicating the audits completed with the findings and recommendations. Audits/reviews include the Department of Alternative Sentencing, Cash Control Audit (Northern Nevada Public Health, Washoe County Library System, Department of Alternative Sentencing), audit follow up (Washoe County Library - Title Procurement Process and Special Event Expenditure and Washoe County Clerk’s Office - Board Records and Minutes Division), advisory services for Jan Evans Juvenile Justice Center - Detention Division, and fiscal notes for the 83rd legislative session. Also required is whether the corrective actions have been taken or if the areas of concern are still outstanding. Finance. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10208 17.E.1. GrantRecommendation to accept a grant from the Nevada Public Health Foundation in the amount of [$25,000.00; no county match required] retroactive for the period of July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027 to support scholarships for social work practicum students at the Human Services Agency; authorize the Director of Human Services Agency to execute the grant and related documents; 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-10220 17.E.2. GrantRecommendation to accept an FY26 Federal Title IV-B Subpart 2, Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) grant subawards from the State of Nevada, Division of Child and Family Services in the amount of [$206,946.00; $68,982.00 county match; including up to $7,000 for participant food purchases] for the Adoption Promotion and Support Services, [$67,222.00; $22,407.00 county match] for Family Preservation Services, [$67,222.00; $22,407.00 county match] for Family Reunification Services, and [$60,500.00; $20,167.00 county match] for Family Support Services retroactive for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 to prevent child maltreatment, enable children to remain safely with their families, and ensure permanency for children in foster care; authorize the Director of Human Services Agency to retroactively execute the grant subawards; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10221 17.E.3. GrantRecommendation to accept a FFY24 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, 2025 through June 30, 2026 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, identify resources that are available to meet that goal, evaluate the outcomes of the Continuum of Care projects, and monitor and improve 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 the Finance Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10222 17.E.4. GrantRecommendation to accept a FY24 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 [$31,500.00; $7,875.00 county match] for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 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 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-10226 17.E.5. GrantRecommendation to accept an Opioid Settlement Funds subaward through the Director’s Office of the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services to increase the award amount to [$261,126.00; no county match] retroactive to July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 to provide coordinated services to individuals with Severe Mental Illness (SMI), Substance Abuse Disorders (SUD), and/or Co-Occurring Disorders (COD) through an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program; authorize the Director of the Human Services Agency to retroactively execute the grant amendment agreement; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10229 17.E.6. GrantRecommendation to approve an extension to the agreement with the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) for the Provision of Non-urbanized Paratransit Services for Senior Citizens and People with Disabilities of the Washoe County Senior Services Gerlach and Incline Village Senior Transportation Programs in the amount of [$29,000.00; no county match], retroactive to July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; and authorize the Contracts and Purchasing Manager to retroactively execute the agreement. Human Services Agency. (Commission Districts 1 and 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10270 17.F.1. ResolutionRecommendation to approve, pursuant to NRS 244.1505, Commission District Special Fund disbursement in the amount of [$45,000.00] for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; District 2 Commissioner Mike Clark recommends a [$10,000.00] grant to Jewish Nevada - a nonprofit organization created for charitable, religious, or educational purposes - to support their mission to engage the community to invest, enrich, and ensure the vibrancy and continuity of Jewish life in Nevada through the Jewish cultural festival Milk and Honey; and a [$10,000.00] grant to Lifestyle Homes Foundation - a nonprofit organization created for charitable, religious, or educational purposes - for the purpose of supporting food and clothing for seniors at the Cold Springs Family Center; and a [$10,000.00] grant to Reno Toy Run - a nonprofit organization created for charitable, religious, or educational purposes - to support their mission of providing toys for children at Christmas; and a [$10,000.00] grant to Senior ResQ - a nonprofit organization created for charitable, religious, or educational purposes - to support basic home    Not available Not available
TMP-10227 17.F.2. ResolutionRecommendation to approve, pursuant to NRS 244.1505, Commission District Special Fund disbursement in the amount of [$2,000.00] for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; District 3 Commissioner Mariluz Garcia recommends a [$2,000.00] grant to Washoe County Human Services Agency - Child Protective Services (HSA-CPS) - a government entity - to support FAM (Foster, Adopt, Mentor) Fest. FAM Fest brings together individuals, families, and organizations, who believe in the power community, the importance of belonging, and focuses on the vital role that all play in supporting those in foster care; approve Resolution necessary for same; and direct Finance to make the necessary cross fund and/or cross functional budget appropriation transfer. Managers. (Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10228 17.F.3. ResolutionRecommendation to approve, pursuant to NRS 244.1505, Commission District Special Fund disbursement in the amount of [$25,000.00] for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; District 1 Commissioner Alexis Hill recommends a [$12,500.00] grant to Truckee North Tahoe/Transportation Management Association (TNT/TMA) -- a government entity -- to support North Lake Tahoe Express Airport Shuttle (NLTE); and a [$10,000.00] grant to Tahoe Prosperity Center - a nonprofit organization created for religious, charitable or educational purposes - for the purpose of supporting the 2025 Envision Tahoe Venture Summit; and a [$2,500.00] grant to the Nevada Peer Support Network (NPSN) - a nonprofit organization created for religious, charitable or educational purposes - for the purpose of providing resources and support to our first responders and hospital health care professionals; approve Resolutions necessary for same; and direct Finance to make the necessary disbursements of funds. Managers. (Commission District 1.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10242 17.G.1. GrantRecommendation to approve a pass-through grant award from the State of Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Criminal Justice Assistance 2024 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement (FSI), Project No. 24-FSI-03 for [$87,636.00, no County match requirement] to provide for continued education and training with associated travel for staff members, purchase a ductless hood, workstations, and a drug library for the Controlled Substance Section, and purchase toxicology supplies for the retroactive grant period of January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 and if approved, authorize Sheriff Balaam to retroactively execute the grant award documentation, and direct the Finance Department to make the necessary budget amendments. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10268 17.G.2. Informational ReportRecommendation to acknowledge Receipt of Status Report of Commissary Fund set up per NRS 211.360 to be utilized for the welfare and benefit of the inmates for items such as counseling, chaplaincy services, vocational training, and certifications programs for inmates in the jail, submitted by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Commissary Committee for the Second, Third and Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY   Not available Not available
TMP-10261 17.H.1. GrantRecommendation to approve and acknowledge a Fiscal Year 2026 allocation from the Specialty Court Funding and Policy Committee of the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada to the Sparks Justice Court [$31,550 for FY26, no match required], paid in quarterly installments retroactive to July 1, 2025, grant end date June 30, 2026; and direct Finance to make the appropriate budget amendments. Sparks Justice Court. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10238 18. GrantRecommendation to accept the Fund for a Resilient Nevada Sub-Award from the Department of Health and Human Services, Director’s Office for the amount not to exceed [$310,536.00; no County match required] retroactive to July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 to be used to fund treatment and recovery support services for participants of the Department of Alternative Sentencing Support in Treatment, Accountability and Recovery (STAR) program, to include transitional and permanent supportive living recovery housing, medical services gaps, and bus passes for participant transportation, approve Resolution necessary for same; and if approved authorize Connie Lucido, County Grants Administrator to execute grant award documents on behalf of DAS; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Alternative Sentencing. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10170 19. ContractRecommendation to: (1) award a bid and approve the Agreement to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Pebble Creek Lift Station Mixer and Bypass Improvements, located at Assessor’s Parcel Number APN 538-171-04 and Eagle Canyon Manhole Improvements Projects, located at APN 089-460-02, in the Spanish Springs area, PWP-WA-2025-324 [staff recommends Resource Development Company, LLC, in the amount of $413,300.00]; and (2) and to approve project contingency in the amount of $20,000.00 for use by Washoe County to support and deliver the Project. These capital projects will install Pebble Creek lift station improvements and a Type 4A manhole designed to address operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and long-term service demands. Community Services. (Commission District 4.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10252 110. ContractRecommendation to approve an Agreement for Services between Washoe County and H&K Architects for the Washoe County Behavioral Health (WCBH) Facility project [in the amount of $1,090,000.00], commencing on August 25, 2025, for final architectural and engineering design services necessary to complete the project. These services include architecture, civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering design and construction administration support for bidding, project delivery and close-out. The WCBH project is located at 1240 East 9th Street, Reno, and funding for the project comes from a State of Nevada Governor’s Office grant (no match required). Community Services. (Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10253 111. ContractRecommendation to: (1) award a bid and approve the Agreement to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Our Place - River House Remodel Project, PWP-WA-2025-398 [staff recommends Apex Construction, Inc., in the amount of $2,467,245.00]; (2) approve a project contingency in the amount of $100,000.00, for a total project cost not to exceed $2,567,245.00; and (3) direct finance to make the necessary net-zero cross-fund budget appropriation transfers. This capital project will remodel buildings 14 and 15, leased from the State of Nevada at the Our Place Campus located at 480 Galletti Way, Sparks with new finishes and infrastructure and with a new connector structure to create a single integrated building. Community Services. (Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10251 112. ContractRecommendation to authorize Plenium Builders, Inc., the project Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), and approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price #1 Construction Agreement for the Washoe County Behavioral Health Remodel Project, [not to exceed $6,422,445.00]. Pursuant to Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 338.1685 to NRS 338.16995, the selection and award for contracts involving CMARs are exempt from the competitive bidding process. The Washoe County Behavioral Health Facility project located at 1240 East 9th Street, Reno, involves the comprehensive renovation of an existing 47,000 square foot building to provide a range of behavioral health services, with a specialized focus on children and adolescents. Budget for the Guaranteed Maximum Price Agreement #1 construction agreement has been previously approved, and work is anticipated to commence on or about September 2, 2025. Community Services. (Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10215 113. Action ItemRecommendation and possible action to approve the proposed settlement in the bankruptcy proceeding of Purdue Pharma/Sacklers individuals and execute the “Subdivision Participation and Release Form” pursuant to the One Nevada Agreement on Allocation of Opioid Recoveries ("One Nevada Agreement") previously agreed upon for participation in settlements (entered into on July 27, 2021). Under the proposed settlement between Purdue Pharma/Sacklers and the State of Nevada, the State of Nevada is estimated to receive the gross amount of $57,941,815.03. Pursuant to the One Nevada Agreement, Washoe County will receive an estimated net allocation of $2,223,475.54. District Attorney. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10256 114. Action ItemRecommendation and possible action to approve settlement agreements between the State of Nevada and Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus in the opioid litigation; and execution by Washoe County of the “Subdivision Participation and Release Forms” pursuant to the One Nevada Agreement on Allocation of Opioid Recoveries ("One Nevada Agreement") previously agreed upon for participation in settlements (entered into on July 27, 2021). The proposed settlement amounts between the State of Nevada and Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus are as follows: $228,981.61 (Alvogen); $1,532,740.47 (Amneal); $780,619.14 (Apotex); $1,298,988.31 (Hikma); $895,350.32 (Indivior); $3,622,867.87 (Mylan); $379,901.33 (Sun); and $182,144.47 (Zydus). Washoe County expects to receive the following estimated amounts from the Settlements: $8,787.01 (Alvogen); $58,817.81 (Amneal); $29,955.70 (Apotex); $49,847.74 (Hikma); $34,358.42 (Indivior); $139,024.95 (Mylan); $14,578.44 (Sun); and $6,989.66 (Zydus). District Attorney. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSI   Not available Not available
TMP-10234 115. Action ItemDiscussion and possible action on the required legal change to the County’s Southwest Gas Franchise Agreement to remit 2% of net revenues to the State Treasurer for the benefit of public education; this is a change to the current practice of remitting to the Washoe County Treasurer for the benefit of the Washoe County School District. Finance. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10181 116. Action ItemDiscussion and potential appointment of two members of the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners to serve on the study board for the creation of a county fire protection district to consolidate fire protection services within territory within Washoe County and the Cities of Reno and Sparks established pursuant to Senate Bill 319 of the 83rd Session of the Nevada Legislature. Manager. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10195 117. AppointmentRecommendation to appoint, per NRS 501.260, one candidate to the Public Seat on the Washoe County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife (WCABMW), with a term beginning retroactively on July 1, 2025 and ending on June 30, 2028. Candidates include: Thuy Carpenter, Luke Elliott, Brian E. Erbis, Kaylie Hardy, Jesse Huntsman, Julie Karabelas, Brandon Karatyz, Wayne M. Lund, Kristie Marchese, Rob Pierce, Daniel C. Scinto, Frederick Shafer, Shea Sliter, Caron L. Tayloe, and Brian Ward. Manager's Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10206 118. GrantRecommendation to retroactively accept the Fourth Amendment and Assignment of the Grant Agreement in the amount of [$2,210,234 ($1,059,117 for FY26 and $1,151,117 for FY27); no county match] from Nevada Clinical Services, Inc. and managed by the State of Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health retroactive from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 to provide crisis and jail diversion services through a Mobile Outreach Safety Team (MOST Team) to individuals with a mental health condition who have come into contact with law enforcement; retroactively authorize Sheriff Balaam to execute the subgrant award and related documents; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10178 119. Action ItemRecommendation to approve the reimbursement of costs incurred by the City of Reno, the City of Sparks, Washoe County and Washoe County School District 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 May 15, 2025, and June 18, 2025, in an amount not to exceed [$1,186,070.75] as specified within the adopted Enhanced 911 Fund’s operating budget. Technology Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10163 120. ContractRecommendation to approve Amendment No. 2 to Enterprise Agreement No. 00309540.0 between Washoe County and Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Esri) for software and services related to the County’s use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This Amendment No. 2 extends the Enterprise Agreement for a three-year term from August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2028 in an amount not to exceed [$1,192,600], and makes modifications to various terms and conditions. If approved, authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Manager to execute the agreement. Technology Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10224 121. OrdinancePublic Hearing: Second reading and possible adoption of an ordinance pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 278.0201 through 278.0207 approving Amendment of Conditions Case Number WAC25-0008, to amend the development agreement between Washoe County and Mesa View Reno, LLC (previous landowner), which was originally approved on July 16, 2024 (WAC24-0005). This amended development agreement is between Washoe County and Mesa View by Desert Wind LP, and its purpose is to extend the deadline for presenting the fourth final map to the Director of Planning and Building for final signature from April 28, 2025, to April 28, 2026, with all subsequent final maps being subject to the deadlines set forth in NRS 278.360. The project was originally approved in 2004 as Tentative Subdivision Map Case No. WTM04-001 (Sun Mesa), and is a residential subdivision located along the eastern terminus of Sun Mesa Drive and Rising Ridge Drive in Sun Valley. The project encompasses a total of approximately 70.28 acres, and the total number of residential lots allowed by the approved tentative map is 207 with 14   Not available Not available