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Washoe County staff, HOA discuss removing lights in Cold Springs parks after repeated vandalism
Summary
Washoe County staff presented a draft agreement under which the Woodland Village HOA would pay to remove in-park lighting at three Cold Springs parks because of repeated vandalism and ongoing maintenance costs; residents questioned whether removal would affect safety and enforcement plans.
Aaron Smith, Washoe County Community Services division director of operations, told the North Valleys Advisory Board that the county is proposing an agreement with the Woodland Village homeowners association to remove in-park lighting at Forest Park, Sierra Rock Park and Village Center Park because the fixtures have suffered repeated vandalism and carry ongoing maintenance and power costs.
"The proposed agreement is cost neutral solutions to the taxpayers," Smith said, adding that the HOA voted unanimously at its meeting to support removal and would fund the work. He said the county consulted with the Washoe County sheriff's…
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