Manager's eUpdate for 06/08/07

I am pleased to provide you with highlights of some of our recent activities that reflect the County Commission's strategic priorities for our region. As always, I welcome your comments either by email (ksimon@washoecounty.us) or phone (775-328-2000). If you do not wish to receive this update by email, please let Community Relations Director Kathy Carter know at kcarter@washoecounty.us. Thank you.

Katy Simon
Washoe County Manager

In the closing Special Session of the Legislature, $5 million in funding was approved statewide for stream restoration, which the Truckee River Flood Project will be happy to apply for to help with this critical project. Many thanks to the County, City, and state officials as well as legislators and U.S. Senator Harry Reid whose tireless effort secured needed funds for the project.

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Early implementation project (TRAction project) of the Truckee River Flood Project has been approved for design, and representatives of the Flood Project and Washoe County Public Works met with about 50 Hidden Valley residents to discuss flood mitigation options for their area. Future meetings will be held to refine and finalize the community’s preferred approach to addressing flooding in their area. The City of Sparks has selected the relocation of the North Truckee Dam as their TRAction project and the City of Reno is still finalizing the decision on their TRAction project.

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The summer concert season at Bartley Ranch opened Saturday, June 2nd, with a concert by Guy Clark.

Concerts continue throughout the summer and into September. See the website www.hawkinsaphitheater.com for information and tickets.

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The three agencies have collaborated in the preparation of a Request For Proposal for Communications Interoperability Engineering to facilitate a statewide network of repeater sites. This effort will improve radio interoperability for various emergency first responder agencies in Nevada by providing a common radio platform throughout Nevada.

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This cooperative project will eliminate redundancy in work on street centerlines data, which supports school bus routing. In addition, the GIS Division is working with RTC and NDOT in searching for ways to develop an “intelligent” street database.

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Marietta Bobba, Washoe County Senior Services Director, has resigned to address personal concerns and return to the Seattle area. Tricia Capello is being recommended as Acting Director pending a recruiting and selection process for a new permanent director. The entire community thanks Marietta for her vision and accomplishments in improving the lives of seniors in Washoe County.

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IN THIS ISSUE:

Improve Public Safety, Security and Health

Preserve and Enhance Our Quality of Life

Improve Regional Collaboration

Develop our Workforce