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Votes at a glance: commissioners approve proclamation, consent agenda and Riverbend Trailhead award
Summary
The Washoe County Board of Commissioners approved a proclamation honoring homeless‑services frontline workers, adopted the consent agenda, and awarded the Riverbend Trailhead construction contract to Frank Lepore Construction Inc.; all votes were recorded as unanimous during the meeting.
The Washoe County Board of Commissioners took three formal votes during the meeting: a proclamation recognizing homeless‑services frontline workers, approval of the consent agenda and award of a construction contract for the Riverbend Trailhead project.
Proclamation: The board adopted a proclamation “to acknowledge and honor the essential work of homeless services frontline workers,” a document read by Commissioner Garcia and Commissioner Terry Brooks. The proclamation notes the role of case managers, outreach workers and sheltered staff and recognized representatives from RISE, Volunteers of America and Karma Box who were present. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Consent agenda: Commissioners moved and seconded approval of the consent agenda, identified in staff materials as items 10a1 through 10c1. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Riverbend Trailhead contract award: The board voted to award the Riverbend Trailhead project (PWP‑WA‑2025‑024) to Frank Lepore Construction Inc. Staff recommended award in the amount of $403,287.85 (the agenda item listed a base bid of $380,932.85 plus bid alternatives and recommended a separate contingency of $56,000 for a total project cost not to exceed $459,287.85). The project location was listed as 2555 Highway 40 West 13 in Verdi and the work includes construction of a new public trailhead and access path. A public comment period yielded no speakers. The motion to award the contract was moved and seconded and passed unanimously.
Votes at a glance (recorded during the meeting): - Proclamation honoring homeless services frontline workers — moved by Commissioner Garcia; seconded; outcome: approved (voice vote, unanimous). - Consent agenda (items 10a1–10c1) — moved by Commissioner Garcia; seconded; outcome: approved (voice vote, unanimous). - Riverbend Trailhead contract award (PWP‑WA‑2025‑024) to Frank Lepore Construction Inc. — motion moved and seconded on the record; outcome: approved (voice vote, unanimous).
Ending: The board completed the business items and moved into final public comment and closing announcements.
