Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss water treatment project funding, new solar panel parking lots and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 09/16/2024 - 10:25am
Event Date:
September 19, 2024 - 8:30am
The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 19 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William St.
On the agenda:
— Supervisors will hear presentation on the 2024 Strategic Plan Annual Report, and will discuss aspects of the plan that are not feasible, and are requested to be closed or removed from the plan.
— ARPA funding for the Quill Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project will be discussed, and the fact that the lowest bid for the project came in at approximately $6.9 million more than the available budget. $6.4 million is available to be funded from undesignated funds in the Water Fund, and an additional $500,000 in ARPA funding is being requested.
In addition, a discussion will be held regarding a determination that Farr Construction is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Quill project, which carries a total amount of $22.8 million.
— Staff is requesting permission to submit a nomination form to NV Energy as part of the Expanded solar Access Program which, if approved, will utilize the Carson City Public Works Department employee parking area as an ESAP host site, constructing carports topped with solar panels, which will be constructed and managed entirely by NV Energy. Power generated by the project will provide bill credits that lower energy costs for ESAP participants including low-income residents, renters and small businesses.
— A discussion will be held regarding the city’s Community Development Block Grant annual performance and evaluation report, which is required to be submitted each year to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
— The Carson City Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will provide their annual presentation on the Urban Wildlife subcommittee’s report.
— Supervisors will discuss purchasing temporary staff services for a full-time armed security guard to provide screening, patrols of the building and escorts to employee’s vehicles for 2025 at the courthouse. The department of Alternative Sentencing currently provides courthouse security utilizing part-time, retired law enforcement officers; however, these positions have been “very difficult” to retain and fill, according to staff, and due to the critical need for security at the courthouse, DAS is seeking authorization to use a private security company for temporary staffing.
— The Sheriff’s Office is requesting an interlocal contract between the city and the Nevada Department of Corrections for mutual aid assistance through 2028, at no cost to either party. This agreement would allow the sheriff’s office to render aid or be assisted by NDOC in the event of a major emergency, including holding each other’s respective inmates.
— Staff is requesting permission to submit a grant to the U.S. Department of Energy for $120,450 in federal funds to update temperature control systems int here buildings within the city’s corporate yard, and to replace 24 skylights on the community center and aquatic center. There is no required match from the city.
— The Children’s Museum is requesting a road closure of E. Ann Street on Oct. 18 for their Trunk or Treat. Staff is recommending asking for a $250 deposit to be used if the street is not ready to be opened again at 8 p.m., and overtime would be required of city staff.
Go here to read the full agenda and other agenda items.
