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6.F.1. Recommendation to approve and acknowledge a Fiscal Year 2024 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 FY24, no match required], paid in quarterly installments retroactive to July 1, 2023, grant end date June 30, 2024; and direct the Comptroller to make the appropriate budget amendments. Sparks Justice Court. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

Legislation Text BCC 08.22.23-SJC-Allocation_[$31,500] SRC Award Letter FY24

6.G.1. Recommendation to approve the appointment of Washoe County Government Affairs Liaison, Cadence Matijevich, to fill an unexpired term on the 911 Emergency Response Advisory Committee following the resignation of Jamie Rodriguez from the Committee, with a term ending June 30, 2025; and recommendation to approve the reappointment of Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Division Chief Chris Ketring to a four-year term on the 911 Emergency Response Advisory Committee expiring June 30, 2027. Technology Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

Legislation Text BCC 08-22-23 - Staff Report - 911 Appointments

6.H.1. Recommendation to Acknowledge Receipt of the Report of Sale- July 18, 2023, Delinquent Special Assessment Sale [Sale Proceeds $0.00] as all parcels paid prior to the sale for the following districts: WCAD 32 - Spanish Springs Valley Ranch Rd, parcels: 076-310-65, 076-371-09, 076-391-23, 077-230-07, WCAD 37 - Spanish Springs Sewer Phase 1A, parcel: 089-243-07, 089-323-04 (No Fiscal Impact to the General Fund) Treasurer. (Commission Districts 4 and 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

Legislation Text 23-08-22 BCC Report of Sale Staff Report.doc 23-08-22 BCC Report of Sale.pdf 23-08 22 BCC_Exhibit A_SAD Sale.docx

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7. Presentation and overview of the Washoe County property program by Dave Solaro, Assistant County Manager. The Board of County Commissioners have requested information related to the Washoe County property portfolio, to include facility master planning, review of lease versus own considerations, and properties for potential disposal. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY

Legislation Text BCC 08-22-23 - Staff Report - Washoe County Property Program BCC 08-22-23 - Exhibit A - County Owned Buildings BCC 08-22-23 - Exhibit A-1 - County Owned vacant properties BCC 08-22-23 - Exhibit B - Open Space and Park Parcels BCC 08-22-23 - Exhibit C - Leases BCC 08-22-23 - Property Program Presentation

8. Recommendation to consider a request from SouthWestern Property Corporation (SWPC), as requested by Commissioner Clark, for Washoe County staff to negotiate an Easement Deed and Easement Agreement between Washoe County ("Grantor") and SWPC ("Grantee") 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. Said easement request would provide for emergency ingress/egress to the adjacent City of Reno approved residential development; and if approved, authorize County staff to negotiate an Easement Deed and Easement Agreement and require staff to present the negotiated Easement Deed and Easement Agreement to the County Commission for approval at a later date. Community Services. (Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

Legislation Text BCC 08-22-23 - Staff Report - Easement request - APN 520-250-31 BCC 08-22-23 - Ex A - west alignment - water & emergency access BCC 08-22-23 - Ex B - east alignment - water & emergency access BCC 08-22-23 - Ex C - Regional Training Center Presentation 08.22.2022 BCC 08-22-23 - Ex C, continued - Dandini Spectrum Holdings LLC BCC 08-22-23 - Ex D - Regional Training Center - Site Map BCC 08-22-23 - Ex E - WCSO Easement Letter BCC 08-22-23 - EX F - Water Alignment - Emergency Access - Mid Alignment Easements

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9. Recommendation to adopt Resolution R23-125 amending short-term rental (STR) application fees within the Washoe County Development Code Master Fee Schedule, with an effective date of October 1, 2023, as authorized by Washoe County Code Section 110.906.05, and approve an annual adjustment to those fees based on the Western Consumer Price Index beginning on July 1, 2024. This amendment updates fees related to the administration and enforcement of STR standards and permits in unincorporated Washoe County. Proposed updates include: increases of approximately $270-$350 for Tier 1 STR permit applications and renewals; new fees for applicant-requested changes to existing STR permits; and a new fee for applicant appeals of Tier 1 STR permits. Virtual Public Comment Eligible. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

Legislation Text BCC 8-22-23 - Staff Report - STR Fees BCC 8-22-23 - Attachment A - Resolution BCC 8-22-23 - Attachment A-1 - Proposed STR Fees BCC 8-22-23 - Attachment B - Existing STR Fees BCC 8-22-23 - Attachment C - Public Comments BCC 8-22-23 - STR Fees - Staff Presentation

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10. Recommendation to provide direction to staff on initiation of amendments to Washoe County Code Chapters 110 (Development Code) and 125 (Administrative Enforcement Code) pursuant to WCC Sections 2.030 and 110.818.05, to create the necessary code language to limit the number of short-term rentals (STRs) operating in unincorporated Washoe County. The amendments may include, but are not limited to, the establishment of a cap on the overall number of STR permits issued, the basis for such a cap, the area of applicability, and method(s) of implementation. The amendments may also include other changes to streamline and clarify current STR permitting and enforcement processes; and direct the County Clerk to submit the request to the District Attorney's Office for preparation of the proposed ordinance(s) in accordance with WCC 2.040. Virtual Public Comment Eligible. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

Legislation Text BCC 8-22-23 - Staff Report - STR Code Amendment BCC 8-22-23 - Attachment - Chapter 2 Letter Requesting Amendment- STRs BCC 8-22-23 - STR Code Amendment - Staff Presentation

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11. Recommendation and possible action to: (1) Approve the purchase and sale between Washoe County and BHC Health Services of Nevada, Inc. a Nevada Corporation for the property commonly known as the West Hills Hospital located at 1240 East 9th Street, Reno, Nevada (APN 008-171-38) (an approximate 3.43 acres portion of the overall 4.69 acre site) as authorized in Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 244.275 for $4,800,000.00; and (2) authorize the County Manager to execute any and all required documents necessary for the property purchase. Community Services. (Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

Legislation Text BCC 08-22-23 - Staff Report - West Hills purchase and sale BCC 08-22-23 - Facility Assesment Executive Summary BCC 08-22-23 - Operational costs- West Hills FY 24 request

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12. Recommendation to acknowledge and approve a resolution allowing an invocation at the opening of public meetings of the Board of County Commissioners and the guidelines and procedures pertaining thereto. Human Resources and Manager's Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

Legislation Text BCC 08-22-2023 Invocation at BCC meetings Invocation Resolution 117_BCC_8.22.23 Invocation Procedures and Guidance_BCC_8.22.23

13. Recommendation to approve Sole Source waiver to extend the established Agreement between Washoe County and New Hope Placement, PLLC aka Well Care Services, for supportive housing and coordinated services to individuals with Severe Mental Illness, Substance Abuse Disorders, and/or Co-Occurring Disorders that impede their ability to live with complete independence, for the term of September 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed [$1,404,000.00]; and if approved, authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Manager to execute the Agreement. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

Legislation Text BCC 08-22-23 TMP7731 HSA_Approve Sole Source Agreement WellCare OurHome [$1,404,000.00]_FINAL FY24 Well Care_Our Home_DRAFT FY24 WellCare Our Home_SOLE SOURCE_FINAL SG 26142 - 1 WC HSA FOR SIGNATURE SG 26142 Washoe County Human Services (EXECUTED) (003) FY24_Am2 WellCare_OurHome_revised_(2)_FULLY

14. Recommendation to authorize the implementation of the LifeSet Program by Human Services Agency's Independent Living Program. The LifeSet Program is an evidence-based model program designed to provide intensive clinical and individualized services to youth aging out of foster care, or recently aged-out of foster care, with the goal of achieving a successful transition to adulthood by: (1) Acceptance of a grant award for the implementation of LifeSet Program developed by the Youth Villages, Inc., a private foundation, in the amount of [$1,288,783.00; $2,836,528.00 county match] for a four (4) year award period retroactive from June 1, 2023, and through November 30, 2027; (2) Approval of the creation and funding of the following positions, one (1) FTE Human Services Supervisor (salary grade 17) and two (2) FTE Human Services Case Worker III (salary grade 15), salary grade implemented through the Korn Ferry class and compensation study, as reviewed and evaluated by the Job Evaluation Committee (JEC) effective August 22, 2023; with the recognition that if grant funding is reduced or eliminated, the position hours will be reduced and/or the position will be abolished accordingly unless additional funding is secured; and (3) Authorization of the Acting Director of Human Services Agency to execute the award and related documents; direction of the Human Resources Department to make the necessary staffing adjustments as evaluated by the Job Evaluation Committee and direction to the Comptroller's office to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

Legislation Text BCC 08-22-23 TMP7764 HSA Accept LifeSet Program grant award [$1,288,783.00; $2,836,528.00 county match] LifeSetAgreement between Washoe County and Youth Villages FINAL

15. Discussion and possible adoption of a resolution from the Washoe County Commission in support of introduction and passage by the 116th Congress of a bill that recognizes county authority over historic roads and establishes an administrative adjudication process for determining Washoe County's title to certain rural county highways, commonly referred to as R.S. 2477 roads. Manager's Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

Legislation Text BCC 08.22.2023 - Resolution - R.S. 2477 Entitlements Resolution_R23-118_Support for R.S. 2477 Entitlement Legislation A - Nevada NACO Resolution 23_02 Historic Routes Preservation Act B - Historic Rights Preservation Act H.R. 8798_116th

16. Recommendation to approve a resolution transferring Washoe County's 2023 pro-rata share of the State of Nevada's Private Activity Bonding Authority ($6,889,172.03) to the Director of the State of Nevada Department of Building and Industry to support the development of affordable housing projects, specifically the construction of a multifamily housing project of approximately 240 affordable housing units, with rent amount restricted to 60% of Area Median Income or below located off of Chocolate Drive in Sun Valley, Nevada, and to authorize the chair to sign the resolution. (APN: 502-250-09 and 502-250-10, Applicant: Pedcor Investments, LLC. Project property owner) Manager's Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

Legislation Text Chocolate Drive PAB Staff Report_v2_Final Chocolate Drive Private Bond Activity Resolution FINAL TEB Request ltr Chocolate Drive Development Narrative