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- calendar_today October 26, 2026
Major Items on Washoe County Commissioners’ Upcoming Agenda
The Washoe County Board of Commissioners is set to address a wide range of proposals and funding decisions during its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Topics include a multi-million dollar Microsoft software contract, an opioid settlement with Albertsons, revisions to county codes, and several construction and public safety projects.
Consideration of $2.14 Million Annual Microsoft Software Contract
On the agenda is a proposed three-year enterprise agreement with Microsoft Corp., facilitated through SHI International Corp., to provide Microsoft 365 cloud services for county staff. The contract would run from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2029, at a cost not exceeding $2,141,232.03 per year based on current usage. The board will also consider authorizing up to $514,000 in contingency funding from the county’s general fund during fiscal year 2027 for the Technology Services Department.
Opioid Settlement with Albertsons Could Bring $730,000 to Washoe County
Commissioners will evaluate Washoe County’s participation in a statewide opioid litigation settlement with Albertsons Companies Inc. If approved, the county is projected to receive an estimated $730,213.54 over ten years. The arrangement is managed under the One Nevada Agreement on Allocation of Opioid Recoveries, which Washoe County joined in July 2021.
Changes to Meeting Schedules and County Codes
The board will hold a second reading of an ordinance proposing to reduce the number of regular monthly commission meetings from three to two. Additional consent agenda items include a proposal to lower the minimum number of Washoe County Stadium Authority board meetings from two per year to one. Commissioners will also introduce new regulations on agritourism, farm stands, and animal handling training, with public hearings and further readings scheduled for November if advanced.
Proposed Agritourism Regulations and Animal Handling Training
The commission will consider amendments to the development code to define and regulate agritourism as an official agricultural land use, introduce permitting standards, and rename produce sales land use to farm stands. Operators of kennels, animal rescues, and related businesses could be required to complete biannual training to comply with recent state legislation.
Funding for Construction Projects and Flood Risk Assessment
Multiple construction projects are under consideration, including a $1,348,092 contract with Kone Elevator for upgrades at 911 Parr Blvd. in Reno. This elevator modernization project could carry a maximum cost of $1,482,901.20 with contingencies. A $375,000 contract, plus $50,000 contingency, is proposed for building 4.2 miles of new multiuse trail starting from Hunter Lake Road, as part of the Sierra Front Trail project.
Flood Risk and Debris Flow Assessment
The board will consider launching a countywide Flood Risk and Debris Flow Assessment Program. This initiative would identify flash flood and debris risk areas, develop mitigation strategies, and research costs and funding sources.
Other Notable Items: Property Tax Adjustments, Grants, and Appointments
Commissioners will review property tax adjustments for damage related to the August 22 Hawk Fire, proposing a $43,681.61 cumulative reduction in taxes owed. Additional property tax corrections for multiple years would reduce liabilities by $318,868.70, while assessed value changes for 2026-27 would result in a net increase of $488.7 million.
Other agenda items include:
- Behavioral health grants totaling $209,423
- A $142,675 grant for drug death investigations
- Developing the Gerlach Trailhead park, with an estimated cost of $1,053,000
- Additional senior services and investment management agreements
- Policy on naming county buildings and open commission appointments
Meeting Logistics and Public Participation
The meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in the Washoe County Administration Building at 1001 E. Ninth St., Reno. Agendas and documents are available on the Washoe County Board of Commissioners website. Public comment is scheduled during the meeting, with written comments accepted through the county’s eComment portal.
Source: thisisreno.com.
