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Washoe County panel tables recommendation on NV Energy easement across Lockwood Open Space
Summary
The Open Space and Regional Parks Commission voted to table a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners on a proposed permanent gas easement for NV Energy across a portion of Lockwood Open Space, and directed staff to continue negotiating park improvements within the park district before returning in September.
The Washoe County Open Space and Regional Parks Commission on July 23 tabled a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners on a proposed easement to Sierra Pacific Power Company, doing business as NV Energy, that would place a permanent gas main across a portion of Lockwood Open Space.
The proposal covered an easement of “more or less 45,891 square feet” at an appraised value of $7,800, according to staff presentation, and would support gas service to parcels north of Interstate 80. Aaron Smith, Washoe County Community Services Department staff, told commissioners the work on county property would require trenching work that would affect the site for roughly six to eight weeks while preserving public access to the river and most trails.
Commissioners said they were concerned about precedent, opportunity cost and the fairness of compensation when county parkland is used for infrastructure. Several commissioners pressed staff and NV…
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