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Storey County OKs up to $4.1 million reimbursement to facilitate Tesla ramp extension at Patrick Interchange
Summary
The Storey County Board approved a private infrastructure agreement with Tesla to facilitate a westbound on‑ramp extension at the I‑80/Patrick Interchange, authorizing county reimbursement not to exceed $4.1 million over two fiscal years and a recommended 7% contingency.
County commissioners on April 21 approved a private infrastructure agreement enabling Tesla Inc. to extend the westbound on‑ramp at the I‑80/Patrick Interchange, with Storey County agreeing to reimburse costs not to exceed $4,100,000 paid incrementally across fiscal years 2027 and 2028.
County Manager Austin Osborne introduced Tesla representatives Chris Reilly and Frank Bowles and Panasonic’s Nicole Cook and told the board the county had been working with Tesla and Panasonic on improvements to the Patrick Interchange. Osborne described the agreement as a way for the county to coordinate with Tesla and the Nevada Department of Transportation to complete the ramp extension and recommended a 7 percent contingency to cover unforeseen expenses.
Commissioner Clay Mitchell moved to approve the contract and contingency; Commissioner Donald Gilman seconded. The motion passed on a unanimous 3‑0 vote.
The agreement will require coordination with NDOT and private partners; the board did not set a schedule for construction in the meeting record. The agenda materials estimated total cost between $3 million and $5 million and established the county’s reimbursement cap at $4.1 million. The motion authorized the county manager to execute the contract consistent with those limits.
