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The action, taken after a short staff explanation and without public comment, authorizes the county to conduct the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) hearing required by federal tax rules for certain tax-exempt private-activity bonds. Michael Large, Deputy District Attorney, told the board the vote is a procedural step: the bonds \"are not a debt or obligation of the county\" and the county bears no financial or reputational risk; Renown provided a letter of indemnification prepared by the borrower's bond counsel.

The resolution says bond proceeds may be used to finance and refinance acquisition, construction, renovation, improvement, equipping and furnishing of hospital and related facilities of Renown and affiliates located or to be located in Washoe County, and to pay certain costs of issuance. The staff report and the ordinance language presented to the board described the issue as potentially including private-activity bonds and qualified 501(c)(3) bonds under the Internal Revenue Code. The board did not take public comment on the item.

Commissioner Andriella moved to approve the resolution \"as presented in the staff report,\" and Commissioner Garcia seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

The board's approval does not itself authorize issuance of bonds; instead it fulfills a federal procedural requirement that the applicable local governmental body hold a public hearing and approve the issuance under TEFRA. Renown, its affiliates and the Public Finance Authority will complete the financing through their chosen bond counsel and underwriters.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of County Commissioners | Tuesday, June 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Washoe County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a TEFRA public hearing resolution on June 24 clearing the way for the Public Finance Authority (Wisconsin) to issue up to $310,000,000 in hospital revenue bonds on behalf of Renown Regional Medical Center.","taxTitle","Washoe County, Nevada","taxId",2669,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6513399,"Public commenter and commissioners call for reconsideration of recent wildlife advisory appointment",0,4021000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5071183-6c41cdd05cfe59ccfc9c26bee94f59f1&start=4021&end=4021","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5071183-6c41cdd05cfe59ccfc9c26bee94f59f1/thumbnail_4021000.jpg","/articles/6513399/Washoe-County/Nevada/Public-commenter-and-commissioners-call-for-reconsideration-of-recent-wildlife-advisory-appointment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513399-d88e9a1a41e71c96d20e3ae350fe6313/orig.mp4?Expires=1770646878&Signature=bk6t8FBGDBf2QQkAEar3Z18EGyYLrujTKvQABWxtqVVpVnNh~-Cj~MAyrIWShvV9lLS3CqFvd6ErTMmJLjnUA~ubNe95pcKXixAB9JX2lh6qLP5AEPjKFPhmzg5NUlBZKFiVTCsnlMxhUOtE-pCiINks3UnkNkvC7dlsyZnzuF5MQGfvpZPjx5~Xn9Fc1dpqwdnyCFa9QTY1xBw7iivRCBHLHOZn7tYlnt4QvUscIR4DUd~tPj8B-Sw2qEqMZ9tQnOvx5jRHBvbNJMs0jQIskABmQCi1AYdcY-705CONQLxEmACIRnTZcujW~Bhn8xeezGegyV7LKTcwcp~kX9c6JQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A public comment and multiple commissioner remarks at the June 24 Washoe County commission meeting highlighted concerns about a recent appointment to the county wildlife advisory board and prompted calls to reopen the appointment process.

Karen Tayloe, who said she was appointed to the wildlife Citizens Advisory Board last week, asked the board to clarify whether the commission's recent personnel action was a procedural issue or the result of disinformation. Tayloe identified herself as representing residents who are not hunters and urged the board to consider a broader range of voices: \"NRS 501.1 states wildlife belongs to all the people of Nevada,\" she said, urging democratic inclusion in wildlife decisions and noting concerns about declining wildlife populations.

Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Andreella (both raised during final commission comments) said they had received calls from residents who were unable to apply because the online application portal was unavailable and asked the board to reconsider the appointment to ensure interested citizens could be considered. Commissioner Clark said she had received inquiries from people who wanted to be on the list to be considered and requested the item be placed back on the agenda so applicants have an opportunity to apply; she said allowing a vacancy for several weeks would be acceptable to permit a fair process.

No formal revote or appointment reversal occurred during the June 24 meeting; commissioners requested that staff place the matter back on a future agenda for consideration so additional applicants may apply.","A recent appointment to the county wildlife advisory body prompted public comment and requests from multiple commissioners to reopen the application process after residents said the online portal prevented timely applications; an appointee who addressed the board asked that the record clarify whether the issue was procedural or misinformation.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6513403,"Community members and program participants praise Crossroads, arts groups and Sky Tavern; mural proposal discussed",1426,414000,1840000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5071183-6c41cdd05cfe59ccfc9c26bee94f59f1&start=414&end=1840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5071183-6c41cdd05cfe59ccfc9c26bee94f59f1/thumbnail_414000.jpg","/articles/6513403/Washoe-County/Nevada/Community-members-and-program-participants-praise-Crossroads-arts-groups-and-Sky-Tavern-mural-proposal-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513403-6ea1843ad351204abf372a90fe901180/orig.mp4?Expires=1770646878&Signature=ZXH9zHJ9E~s4Zx~7oNK1LJZ8NDnvQCBaNhLztsCa01dEwyN7KV7ZgOLEQKc5XNARt9BMmFsU9UnhYpCb7mDPqJfqyrIGvE~4NxChGMYIEALLK6PUMHPwp6PcfgmrM8oMdbSSEw9Rmk5r-G~tWwpBies5Ugy4bcSV4OTdyok8seBdkdbwdai9S7Ye5omLNQRePQ90eX8iONsy6VOC-GMREP9zMKi8S5THoOEy56tqYTDbMkiK7WaGNIlSKiqYuPU0KZRg4H1oP61nFV5JXECNRRvFi8GobhOjRBFYp7TRZ~YQ6hyOfSrCe7P7obHrU0tI-SGR~5Q7xPyuAQBRM9E2CA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A broad swath of Washoe County residents and program participants testified during public comment at the June 24 Board of County Commissioners meeting, describing recovery journeys, thanking the county and individual commissioners for donations, and seeking support for arts and parks projects.

Multiple speakers representing Crossroads (a recovery program operated by RISE, the Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality) described how donations — several speakers thanked Commissioner Garcia by name — funded facility improvements, expanded programming and scholarships. Justin (identified in the record as a Crossroads participant) said, \"These investments didn't just help me build a gym or a kitchen. It helped rebuild me,\" and credited county support for helping him reach 1.5 years sober. Other Crossroads speakers — Isaac Holden (reading remarks from Scott West), Cody Young (a mentor, 517 days sober), Steven Markley (a program graduate), Richard Stave and others — described leadership, mentorship and housing outcomes tied to the program.

Pat Cashel, CEO of Sky Tavern, thanked the board and Commissioner Garcia for a donation that will fund scholarships and described Sky Tavern's work teaching nearly 500 kids to ski each year, an adaptive program and a new mountain bike park. Sky Tavern plans a community fundraiser on Aug. 9 described as an affordable, family-oriented event that will include food trucks, live music and outdoor activities.

Arts and parks speakers included Maggie Stack, co-producer and co-founder of the Reno Dance Festival, who said the fourth annual festival will perform Sept. 19 at Hawkins Theater at Bartley Ranch, and Diana Hoffman, founder and president of Music with Confidence, who described arts-based therapy programming for children with autism and emotional challenges and thanked Commissioner Clark for support. Autumn Harry, a member of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, addressed the board in support of a potential mural at Riverbend Park in Verdi and said she has been selected as the proposed artist; she asked the board to support the park mural project and work with Commissioner Garcia.

Speakers also included applicants for board vacancies and residents seeking information about housing authority referrals and services. No formal board action followed directly from these public comments, though commissioners publicly thanked speakers and reiterated upcoming parks and budget outreach opportunities.","Dozens of public commenters used the Washoe County public comment slot to thank the board and Commissioner Garcia for donations to recovery programs, describe personal recovery narratives at Crossroads, outline arts events including the Reno Dance Festival, and request support for a proposed mural at Riverbend Park in Verdi.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6513408,"Board introduces first reading of ordinance amending nonconformance rules in county development code",53,3660000,3713000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5071183-6c41cdd05cfe59ccfc9c26bee94f59f1&start=3660&end=3713","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5071183-6c41cdd05cfe59ccfc9c26bee94f59f1/thumbnail_3660000.jpg","/articles/6513408/Washoe-County/Nevada/Board-introduces-first-reading-of-ordinance-amending-nonconformance-rules-in-county-development-code","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513408-2f1da0dd7eaaea900d26b54b81c1a89e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770646878&Signature=NwkeF4dTvslksRznn-XedgS5anEuYkPo0A60wMEnpFOAVarN7kuinHSeCqT2qW~NiWkaOcpwgs3bsT8xyvG286YeJv81ptfOFsXzjnQvB5W0F~9yePhSP89DNr7lte8aDEkOA8sw3opoi~5HQ3omOKRxfdGh2c9VChqReVDsC~Zwq6pxEHvlRCeb-J9oemQ5TSjEOSJdmqUSv7dQhkh88LhfiBrwdbyqF-Ua8p5eAbfJueRVirMiIEVt1~mNDROs8PEPoupXhfXWXkuAg2-8lACNOKB9Leq7xCW9o~saZUbMLZQjKnIAbANJvppVpKhYHpGfyTrQwpAHUGL~lnvc8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Washoe County Board of County Commissioners on June 24 introduced Bill 19-32, an ordinance that would amend Washoe County Code Chapter 110, Article 904 to revise and clarify provisions relating to nonconforming uses of land, nonconforming uses of structures, and nonconforming structures.

The item was presented as a first reading; staff did not provide an extended presentation at the meeting and there was no public comment on the ordinance during the first reading. Commissioner Andrea moved to introduce and conduct the first reading \"as reflected in the proposed ordinance contained in attachment A.\" The motion carried as the board moved to schedule a second reading at a subsequent meeting.

The proposed changes, as described in the bill title, address how the county classifies and regulates existing uses or structures that do not conform to current zoning or development standards. Because this was a first reading, the board did not adopt new code language; further public review and a required second reading will occur before any ordinance becomes law.","The Washoe County Board conducted a first reading of Bill 19-32 to amend Chapter 110, Article 904 of the development code to clarify nonconforming uses and structures; the board introduced the ordinance and scheduled a later second reading.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6513412,"Commission approves donation to Children’s Advocacy Center, passes block items and recognizes finance team with GFOA award",265,3433000,3698000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5071183-6c41cdd05cfe59ccfc9c26bee94f59f1&start=3433&end=3698","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5071183-6c41cdd05cfe59ccfc9c26bee94f59f1/thumbnail_3433000.jpg","/articles/6513412/Washoe-County/Nevada/Commission-approves-donation-to-Childrens-Advocacy-Center-passes-block-items-and-recognizes-finance-team-with-GFOA-award","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513412-0e6e33357615079d674c285610e3efd0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770646878&Signature=DQ5M-s4wMJ7bfuwakSEzxhR0BSjWo6KscSlNmQHcEdhGxS7xv3XBjfdcwyQUrTU12GHclXRcCTwPWwtz~MxTrqbuIlNICtcC86voWxaOG2TK5lEWxLeiGS21zIAFzp6YyENLjVMmnrCh~8x1Uf2DdfURy8U3HhNBanWPbSMOFCGk2M-5WqYcdEQbIAFAx7H5iHVvnFLqndUdUZFngUjkSPSeJs81xWhocdIh4m7AVUV3aFT2TKtv8BmKRpOHKi9XjRz2d7RiCBDfQgv96N1p8paLZaw5zbLOtGGjWJkwYBTHkb9nPeVndPPtYZhZswW5EFRRzpqWSAJhDU94fVxCXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Washoe County Board of County Commissioners on June 24 approved a donation supporting the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) and completed a block vote covering multiple consent items, then publicly recognized the county finance and budget team for receiving the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for fiscal year 2024-25.

Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the donation and thanked donor Russell Horning for supporting training and travel for CAC staff. Vice Chair Herman seconded the motion; no public speakers were signed in on the donation item and the motion passed unanimously. The staff description noted the donation supports training and traveling for CAC staff; the donation amount was not specified on the record.

Later the board approved an extended list of consent and block items en bloc. After the block vote the board paused to congratulate the finance and budget team for the GFOA award; Chair Hill and other commissioners thanked staff and called attention to the work ahead in a challenging budget environment.

Commissioners and several public speakers also expressed gratitude for community nonprofit work during the public comment portion of the meeting, citing recipients of county assistance and private donations.","The board unanimously approved a donation supporting training and travel for the Children's Advocacy Center, passed a set of en-bloc consent and block-vote items, and recognized Washoe County's finance and budget team for a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from GFOA.","actionData","errors"]

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