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Manager's eUpdate for 07/02/07
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
Improve Public Safety, Security and Health
Week-end fires scorch hundreds of acres in Washoe County
With fires still burning in South Lake Tahoe at this writing, the 2007 Summer Fire Season is off to a very dangerous start. Residents continue to be cautioned to make sure that they have adequate defensible space on their property, and construction and other crews are being asked to be particularly careful not to operate equipment or to discard cigarettes that may cause sparks in dry, grassy areas, especially in the afternoons when high winds pick up. Commercial businesses that cause fires can be held financially responsible for fire suppression efforts. In addition, the public is reminded that arson, which is the alleged cause of at least one week-end fire in the region, will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Washoe County continues at this hour to provide emergency response support on the Angora Fire in Tahoe, and has been working with El Dorado County officials to provide additional assistance for response and recovery.Water reserve in Lightning W reaches critical low point; residents meet challenge to conserve
As of Friday, June 22, water storage reaching lows not seen since 1988 prompted Washoe County Department of Water Resources to do a door-to-door emergency notice to customers of the Lightning W water service to discontinue outdoor water use through the week-end. The residents cooperated, and the water levels rebounded to safe levels. Normal twice a week summer watering schedules are being recommended in follow up.Emergency Responders practice responses to radiological emergencies
On June 20 and 21, local responders attended a course presented by the Washoe County Regional Emergency Operations Center on responding to radioactive material emergencies. In addition, our Washoe County Emergency Management team is the lead agency for coordinating statewide evacuation planning workshops in Reno, Las Vegas and Elko.Sage Trailer Park now in full compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act
After being given 60 days by the Washoe County Commission to meet regulations for drinking water safety, the Sage Trailer Park is now in full compliance, and residents are being safely served. Filters are in place and working for all residences.Improve Regional Collaboration
Flood Project working with Sierra Pacific Power Company on Tracy Power Plant improvements
Truckee River Flood Project staff are working with Sierra Pacific and the US Army Corps of Engineers regarding a Section 404 Dredge and Fill project at the Tracy Power Plant. Indicating that the flood risk is too significant to delay this project, Power company officials have committed to working closely with the Flood Project on the restoration, and will begin work on this project immediately as designed.Provide Excellent Public Services
Webstreaming of County programming to begin in July
As a result of a new agreement with The Media Center, Washoe County plans to begin webstreaming of selected programs, and will evaluate citizen response and demand for the service. Programs to be streamed will be identified on the Washoe County website.Washoe County Regional Parks Summer Music Series off to a great start
Both Lazy 5 and North Valleys Regional Parks are offering weekly free concerts all summer. The Lazy 5 Music Series will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through August 8, and the North Valleys concerts will be held on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. through July 31. These free concerts typically attract 400 to 500 people, so come early and enjoy your Washoe County parks!Develop our Workforce
Washoe County Capital Projects staff become LEED certified
Capital Projects Division staff members Keith McAninch and Dave Solaro have both successfully passed the United States Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Professional Accreditation exam. LEED Professional Accreditation recognizes construction professionals with the knowledge and skills to oversee the design and construction of LEED certified projects. It is the goal of Washoe County Capital Projects to integrate LEED certification into new construction for Washoe County Public Works projects.
IN THIS ISSUE:
Improve Public Safety, Security and Health
Improve Regional Collaboration
Provide Excellent Public Services
Develop our Workforce
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