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Washoe County public meetings in 2025

54 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 18, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Northern Nevada Public Health

Board to approve public health subawards and discuss sewage regulations

The District Board of Health will consider approving multiple subawards for public health programs and discuss proposed revisions to sewage regulations.

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Washoe County Administration Complex Commission Chambers, Building A
Tue Dec 16, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Board of Fire Commissioners

Board to consider accepting a $3.2 million Pennington Foundation grant

The Board of Fire Commissioners will vote on several consent items, including approval of meeting minutes and a cancellation notice for the Jan 6, 2026 meeting. They will consider an amendment to the interlocal contract with the Nevada Health Authority to continue Medicaid ambulance reimbursements and adopt a new Project Funding Policy for purchases over $50,000. The Board will also decide whether to accept a $3,213,727 grant from The William N. Pennington Foundation for capital equipment and to approve audited financial statements with fund re‑appropriations totaling $2,784,241.

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Commission Chambers
Tue Dec 9, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Board to consider NDOT interlocal agreement for US 395 North Valleys Phase 2 widening

The Washoe County Board of Commissioners will discuss several items, including a presentation on sewer utility rates and a defensible space program. They will vote on a $1,000 donation to the Sheriff’s Office, approve meeting minutes, and consider an interlocal agreement with the Nevada Department of Transportation for the US 395 North Valleys Phase 2 widening project. Additional actions include accepting two parcels of public streets and approving a maintenance agreement for the Orr Ditch at Wildcreek.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Northern Nevada Public Health

District Board of Health to review grants and vaccine purchases

The District Board of Health will consider several funding agreements and administrative penalties. The board will also review the 2025 vector season and first-quarter strategic plan results.

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Washoe County Administration Complex Commission Chambers, Building A
Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Deferred Compensation Committee

Committee to review investment fund lineup and Voya service objectives

The Deferred Compensation Committee will review quarterly fund performance and consider changes to the investment fund lineup. The body will also discuss Voya's account service objectives and communication strategies for plan participants.

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Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 1:30 PM

Washoe County Open Space and Regional Parks Commission

Commission considers easement for Lazy 5 Regional Park water system

The Washoe County Open Space and Regional Parks Commission will discuss and possibly approve a permanent water facilities easement for Lazy 5 Regional Park. The body will also review reports on park planning, golf, and volunteer activities.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Washoe County Commissioners to review housing crisis data and budget amendments

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss fuel management updates and receive a presentation on the Nevada housing crisis. The body will also consider several budget amendments and interlocal agreements related to public health and human services.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of Fire Commissioners

Board to approve a $2.7 million health benefits package for 2026

The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Board of Fire Commissioners will consider several consent items, including updates to personnel classifications, a union memorandum of understanding, and financial policies. It will vote on a new Ending Fund Balance Policy that sets reserve goals of 17% to 20% of budgeted expenditures. The board will also decide on accepting multiple grant awards for hazard‑fuel mitigation and on a 2026 health benefits program estimated to cost $2.7 million.

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Commission Chambers
Mon Oct 27, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners will discuss candidates for the vacant Washoe County Manager position

The Board will consider the top candidates—James Doar, Laura Freed, Tyler Stone, and Kate Thomas—for the County Manager vacancy, including interview results and possible contract direction. A Human Resources staff report on the recruitment will be presented. Public comment periods are scheduled at the start and later in the meeting. The session concludes with announcements and adjournment.

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Thu Oct 23, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Northern Nevada Public Health

Board to approve EPA grant and ambulance franchise agreement

The District Board of Health will consider approving a $127,598 EPA grant for air quality monitoring and a perpetual franchise agreement for REMSA Health ambulance services. The meeting also includes approving policy manual updates and administrative penalties for air quality violations.

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Washoe County Administration Complex Commission Chambers, Building A
Tue Oct 21, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Washoe County Commissioners to discuss fire planning and transportation

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates on fuel management from Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue and transportation studies from the RTC. The body will also consider several proclamations and the retroactive acknowledgment of donations for the Reading Room Project.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of Fire Commissioners

Board approves contracts for mental health, wellness, and mutual aid

The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Board of Fire Commissioners will consider approving contracts for mental and physical health programs, a mutual aid communications plan, and a surplus equipment transfer. The board will also review financial reports and a policy suspension.

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Commission Chambers
Thu Sep 25, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Northern Nevada Public Health

District Board of Health to review public health funding and environmental penalties

The District Board of Health will consider a $290,772 state subaward for health initiatives and a $5,000 donation for Safe Sleep Survival kits. The board will also review dust control violations and a sewage system variance amendment.

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Washoe County Administration Complex Commission Chambers, Building A
Tue Sep 23, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Washoe County Board of County Commissioners meeting scheduled for September 23, 2025

The provided agenda consists of procedural boilerplate, meeting notices, and a list of board memberships. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Board to consider grants and write-offs totaling $428,642

The Washoe County Board of Commissioners will consider accepting several state sub-grant awards for child welfare and aging services, and authorizing the write-off of uncollectible personal property taxes. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Incline Village General Improvement District and a proclamation for National Voter Registration Day.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Washoe County Board to consider grants for community support and behavioral health

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the status of the Regional Detention Facility and the Registrar of Voters Office. The body is also deciding on several grant awards for community support, youth services, and substance abuse treatment.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Board holds procedural meeting with public comment and informational presentation

The Washoe County Board of County Commissioners will conduct a standard meeting featuring a flag salute, roll call, two public comment periods, and a special presentation on the County's strategic initiatives. No specific ordinances, contracts, or rezoning actions are listed for decision at this meeting.

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Thu Aug 28, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Northern Nevada Public Health

District Board of Health to review EPA grant and public health subawards

The District Board of Health will consider several grant agreements for air quality, immunizations, and emergency preparedness. The board will also discuss the 2025 vector season and review the REMSA Health monthly franchise report.

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Washoe County Administration Complex Commission Chambers, Building A
Tue Aug 26, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Commission to vote on hiring a full‑time Office Specialist saving $116k

The Board will consider several consent items, including hiring a full‑time Office Specialist with an estimated $116,277 in savings and approving roll‑change requests that reduce taxable amounts by $66,565.13. It will also accept a $108,000 state medical‑marijuana grant and a $12,500 child‑death‑review subaward, as well as cash donations totaling $5,681 for regional parks. Additional agenda items include a proclamation for Emergency Management Awareness Month and presentations on property‑tax revenue, the FY2025 budget, and a Virginia Range horse‑fencing project.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Board to consider donations and cellular easement

The Washoe County Board of Commissioners will consider accepting donations of a motor grader and funds for public defender training and drone services. The board will also approve a cellular utility easement and consent items including minutes.

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Thu Jul 24, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Northern Nevada Public Health

Board to approve $2.36 million interlocal health funding agreement

The District Board of Health will consider several consent items, including approval of the State Public Health Funds Interlocal Agreement totaling $2,364,160 for the period through June 30, 2027. The Board will also vote on administrative penalties for dust violations and on the appointment of an emergency‑room physician to the Regional EMS Advisory Board. Additional items include acceptance of the 2025 Legislative Summary Report and revisions to the FY24‑FY26 Strategic Plan.

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Washoe County Administration Complex Commission Chambers, Building A
Thu Jun 26, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Northern Nevada Public Health

Board considers $95,000 penalty for Saronic Investments, LLC asbestos violations

The District Board of Health will review several contracts and grants, including vaccine purchases and software renewals. The board will also discuss a strategic reorganization and the Interlocal Agreement for the Health District's creation.

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Washoe County Administration Complex Commission Chambers, Building A
Wed Jun 25, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Board of County Commissioners

Commission to discuss organizational assessment of County Manager's Office

The Board of County Commissioners will hear a presentation from Raftelis regarding an organizational assessment of the Office of the County Manager. The discussion will cover the report's recommendations and initial implementation steps to improve operations, communications, and structure.

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Wed Jun 25, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Board of County Commissioners

Washoe County Commissioners to consider FY 2025-2026 property tax rates

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss and possibly approve Resolution R25-43. This action would levy property tax rates for all Washoe County entities for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Washoe County Commissioners to consider street acceptances and tax roll changes

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss accepting 14.06 acres of real property for public streets and approving tax roll corrections. The body will also consider a donation for the District Attorney's Office and a board appointment.

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Tue Jun 17, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Washoe County Commissioners to review grants and homeless services data policy

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several grant acceptances for the District Attorney's Office and a new data policy to standardize homeless program reporting. The meeting also includes an update on Housing and Homeless Services and a reappointment to the Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Commission.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Washoe County Commissioners to consider $300,000 Wilbur May Foundation donation

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss tourism research and the Public Guardian's annual update. The body is also deciding on several donations, a distillery license, and the potential formation of a regional Park District.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025 · 10:00

Board of Fire Commissioners

Board to hire new fire chief and approve budget amendments

The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Board of Fire Commissioners will consider hiring a new Fire Chief and approve budget amendments for the General, Emergency, and Emergency Medical Services funds. The agenda also includes contracts for medical supplies, fuel, and construction.

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Commission Chambers
Tue May 27, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Board to consider donations and approve minutes from April meetings

The Washoe County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss earthquake preparedness, accept animal service donations, and approve minutes from April 2025. The agenda also includes approving roll change requests and bond liquidation proceeds for a private roadway.

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Tue May 20, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Board of Fire Commissioners

Board to hold public hearing on FY 2025-2026 budget

The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss and possibly adopt the final budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The board will also consider resolutions regarding the District's Capital Projects Fund.

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Commission Chambers
Tue May 20, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Board to consider accepting $20,000 Lennar Foundation donation and other gifts for Human Services

The commissioners will discuss presentations from the Washoe County Human Services Agency and the Northern Nevada Public Health mosquito‑abatement program. They will consider several possible‑action items to accept donated goods and monetary contributions for Human Services, including a $20,000 Lennar Foundation gift and other donations totaling about $28,567.58. The board will also vote on consent items such as approval of the February 6, 2025 meeting minutes.

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Tue May 13, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Commission to consider two Violence‑Against‑Women Act grant approvals totaling $431,664

The Board will vote on two Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant awards for the District Attorney’s Office—one for FY24 totaling $200,417.65 with a $66,805.88 in‑kind match, and one for FY25 totaling $231,246 with a $79,167 in‑kind match. It will also consider a supplemental $1,790.90 grant for a perimeter fence at the 75 Court Street building. Additional items include several proclamations and a discussion of Elko County’s Common Sense Land Act.

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Tue May 6, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of Fire Commissioners

Board to vote on collective bargaining agreement and major budget items

The Washoe County Board of Fire Commissioners will consider several consent items, including donations, grant awards, a new executive office manager classification, and an Apple Inc. Phase 3 memorandum for Station 35. It will also vote on the collective bargaining agreement with I.A.F.F. Local 2487, which has an estimated fiscal impact of $3,999,667 over two years. A presentation of the FY 2025‑2026 budget will be discussed.

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Commission Chambers
Mon May 5, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Board of Fire Commissioners

Board to consider candidates for Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Fire Chief

The Board of Fire Commissioners will discuss and potentially select a new Fire Chief from a list of top candidates. If a selection is made, the Board may delegate employment contract negotiations to the Washoe County Human Resources Director and Deputy District Attorney.

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Commission Chambers
Thu Apr 24, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Northern Nevada Public Health

Board considers suspending wide area larviciding for 2025 mosquito control

The District Board of Health will discuss public health contracts, air quality citations, and the 2024 Risk Factor Study. The board is also considering the suspension of helicopter services and chemical purchases for mosquito control for the 2025 season.

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Washoe County Administration Complex Commission Chambers, Building A
Tue Apr 22, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Board approves budget amendments and animal services grant

The Washoe County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving budget amendments for public health and animal services, as well as a grant award from the Best Friends Animal Society. The agenda also includes a presentation on regional fire collaboration and the approval of minutes from previous meetings.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to review recommended FY 2026 Budget of $1.06 billion

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the County Manager's recommended Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. The body will also consider accepting various cash and in-kind donations for parks and approving several internal cash control audits.

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Tue Apr 8, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Commission to consider multiple donations for animal services and sheriff’s office

The Board will vote on two proclamations for National Library Week and Crime Victims' Rights Week. It will discuss a Bureau of Land Management presentation on illegal dumping. Several donation packages—including cash, goods for Regional Animal Services, and equipment and cash for the Sheriff’s Office—are slated for approval. The meeting also includes routine items such as minutes approval and consent agenda items.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of Fire Commissioners

Board to approve $11.14 million budget increase for capital projects

The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Board of Fire Commissioners will consider several consent items, including a large budget augmentation for FY 2024‑2025. Items include a $163,780.24 purchase of wildland radios, a lease for office space in Verdi, and updates to equipment reimbursement and ambulance transport agreements. The board will also vote on a change order raising a tire purchase order from $95,000 to $175,000. Public comment and discussion items will follow the consent votes.

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Commission Chambers
Thu Mar 27, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Northern Nevada Public Health

Board to consider $600,000 interlocal contract for underground storage tank program

The District Board of Health will vote on several consent items, including a cash donation of $7,097.11 for birth control and a $600,000 interlocal agreement with the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for the Underground Storage Tank program. The board will also hear a public hearing on proposed revisions to air quality regulations and a recommendation to uphold dust and permit citations with $500 penalties. Additional agenda items include financial reviews, annual reports, and discussion of legislative issues.

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Washoe County Administration Complex Commission Chambers, Building A
Tue Mar 18, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Board to approve $350,000 purchase order for wastewater chemicals

The Washoe County Board of County Commissioners will consider several consent items, including a $350,000 purchase order for sodium hypochlorite chemicals used at the county wastewater reclamation facilities. Other items include an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the City of Reno for FEMA flood‑map engineering services, a $130,563 opioid settlement subaward for mental‑health services, a $160,152 budget increase for the FY25 HIV Prevention Program, and tax‑roll corrections decreasing taxing entities by $205,938.30. A discussion‑only presentation on insurance challenges in Northern Nevada will also be heard.

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Tue Mar 11, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Board to consider court grants and street naming

The Washoe County Board of Commissioners will consider retroactively acknowledging grant awards for the Second Judicial District Court totaling $110,000 and approve the naming of an easement to Kiddseye Lane.

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Thu Mar 6, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Northern Nevada Public Health

Board to discuss FY26 Northern Nevada Public Health budget

The District Board of Health will meet virtually to discuss and potentially provide direction on the FY26 budget, including revenues and expenditures. The board will also consider a temporary staffing overfill for a division director position.

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Washoe County Administration Complex Commission Chambers, Building A
Thu Feb 27, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Northern Nevada Public Health

District Board of Health to review REMSA reports and approve health grants

The District Board of Health will consider several state subawards for immunization and tuberculosis programs and review financial and compliance reports from REMSA Health. The board will also discuss FY26 budget timelines and potential revisions to asbestos control regulations.

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Washoe County Administration Complex Commission Chambers, Building A
Tue Feb 25, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Board to consider tax roll corrections decreasing taxes by $162,305.90

The Washoe County Board of County Commissioners will discuss several items, including presentations from the Reno‑Tahoe Airport Authority and the County Registrar of Voters. They will consider multiple donation proposals, such as a $185,000 cash gift for an evacuation study and various in‑kind and cash donations to Human Services funds. The board will vote on consent items, including approval of minutes from January meetings. Finally, they will act on a request to approve roll‑change corrections that would reduce taxable amounts by $162,305.90.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Washoe County Board of County Commissioners meeting cancelled

The meeting scheduled for February 18, 2025, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

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Tue Feb 11, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Washoe County Commissioners to review jail status and accept various donations

The Board of County Commissioners will receive reports on the Truckee River Flood Management Authority, Northern Nevada Public Health, and the Regional Detention Facility. The body will also consider accepting several donations for human services and animal care.

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Thu Feb 6, 2025 · 8:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Board of Fire Commissioners agenda posted for Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District

The Washoe County Board of Commissioners agenda for February 6, 2025, is posted online and at physical locations. The agenda for the Board of Fire Commissioners is also posted for the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District.

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Tue Feb 4, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of Fire Commissioners

Fire Commission considers $992,036 grant for Joy Lake Road fuel treatment

The Board of Fire Commissioners will consider several contracts for auditing and medical supplies. The body will also discuss legislative positions and a grant for hazardous fuel treatment in the Joy Lake Road area.

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Commission Chambers
Tue Jan 28, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Washoe County Commissioners to hold strategic planning workshop

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a workshop to discuss strategic planning priorities. The session focuses on infrastructure, senior services, behavioral health, and housing availability. No final actions are scheduled for these workshop items.

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Tue Jan 21, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Commission to award $403,287.85 contract for Riverbend Trailhead Project

The Washoe County Board of County Commissioners will consider several items, including a proclamation honoring homeless services front‑line workers, budget amendments for an EPA Air Quality Sensors grant, and a Nevada State Opioid Response III grant. They will also vote to award a $403,287.85 contract to Frank Lepori Construction, Inc. for the Riverbend Trailhead Project and approve the minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting.

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Tue Jan 14, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to review Fiscal Year 2026 financial outlook and budget

The Board of County Commissioners will review the financial outlook for Fiscal Year 2026, including General Fund results and revenue trends. The body will also consider donations, board appointments, and federal grant awards.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Northern Nevada Public Health

District Board of Health holds strategic planning retreat

The Board is conducting a strategic planning retreat to discuss fiscal health, FY26 priorities, and 2025 legislative principles. The body will also consider a settled air pollution penalty and the cancellation of a future meeting.

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Washoe County Administration Complex Northern Nevada Public Health Conference Rooms Building B
Tue Jan 7, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of Fire Commissioners

Board considers $16.3M construction contract for Fire Station #35

The Board of Fire Commissioners will discuss the appointment of an interim Fire Chief and several construction contracts for fire stations. The body is also reviewing employment agreement amendments and a revised benefits package for non-represented employees.

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Commission Chambers