HTML Coverpage Q1Board of Supervisors 2023
Financial Stability and Core ServicesEmergency PreparednessEconomic DevelopmentBroadbandHousingHomelessnessRecreationClimate Resilience
Initiative DetailsTrack Deliverables for the Economic Development Service Contract with Sierra Business CouncilImplement Last Mile Broadband Projects (Round 1)Maintain GoNevadaCounty.com to promote sustainable tourismAdopt a policy declaring “Broadband is essential infrastructure” to signal this is a County priority. Complete the Programmatic EIR and expand the permitting “tool kit” to facilitate broadband.Manage the “Last-Mile” Broadband Grant program with Sierra Business Council.Evaluate the feasibility of a pilot “line extension” grant program. Update the County's “Broadband Strategy.”Fund and implement the "Dig-Once" policy.Develop a map of projects in the County to show service areas and gaps. Engage and inform the community about County efforts to expand broadband.Seek grant funding and advocate at state and federal level for broadband.Partner with the Sierra Business Council to support Economic Development countywide.Provide support to small businesses impacted by Covid-19 pandemic.Provide support to small businesses impacted by Covid-19 pandemic.Support development of the Higgins Area PlanDevelop a cannabis business tax programHousing Master Plans ProjectSupport development of the Penn Valley Community CenterIdentify lessons learned and opportunities to enhance permitting processesEconomic Development ProfileSupport potential high growth sector developmentCultivate economic diversification, sustainability and equityEstablish infrastructure, further projects and plans to support economic vitalitySeek funding and advocate for economic development prioritiesSupport business attraction, retention and growthFinalize and approve the Nevada County Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan.Promote health and safety at river crossings, lakes, trailheads, and other high-use or high-risk areas.Enhance recreation access, health and safety, economic development, and resource conservation.Support capacity and sustainability of Western Nevada County organized recreation.Identify funding mechanisms and act on advocacy priorities to sustain recreation.Staff recreation collaborative(s) to promote countywide coordination.Establish partnerships to advance and undertake broadband construction projects.Community CoordinationMonitor economically sensitive revenues Reduce Hazardous Vegetation on County-Maintained Roads and County Owned PropertyTruckee Lofts ProjectEvaluate the options and feasibility of establishing a Business License process in the County.Ensure healthy fund balances in major operating fundsPrepare and implement long-term financial plansDevelop and manage County budgetClimate Strategic PlanHarden Critical InfrastructureEnhance Carbon Storage and SequestrationFunding and AdvocacyHazard MitigationRecoveryIncrease availability of rental and mortgage assistance funding to prevent individuals and families from slipping into homelessness and implement a CoC-wide diversion strategyExpand services and housing opportunities to transition aged youth and families with children to prevent entry into the adult homeless system and long-term homelessness.Strengthen housing focused case management and post housing supportive servicesExpand year-round shelter capacityImplement a centralized Landlord Liaison Program (LLP)Facilitate and promote partnerships for the development of affordable and supportive housingExpand and strengthen non-congregant, navigation-based, interim housing optionsSupport system wide improvement to data collection measures, collaboration on funding opportunities, and implementation of the County-CoC joint strategic planStrengthen the coordinated multi-disciplinary case conferencing team (Homeless Resource Team)Continue to support and strengthen outreach, engagement, and case management
On Target

Recreation

Board of Supervisors 2023

Promote sustainable recreation in partnership with community providers and other jurisdictions to enhance recreational access, support public health and safety, realize economic opportunities, and preserve natural resource assets.

Progress Update

Q1-23

Recreation was established as a priority Board Objective for a second year, with momentum continued into 2023 across six initiatives.

Highlights from Q1 (January - March 2023) include:

  • Completed Phase One inventory and asset mapping for the Nevada County Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan, with launch of first public survey and project story map at www.nevadacountyrecreation.com/plan.
  • Opened request for applications to second round Nevada County Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund grants, with $434,000 in funds available to address health and safety at high-use/high-risk recreation areas.
  • Submitted $250,000 in grants to (1) Innovative Finance for National Forests for a financing feasibility and outdoor recreation economic impact study; and (2) LSTA to expand Nevada County Library Recreation & Resiliency resources.
  • Awarded $100,000 from the Nevada County Community Resiliency Fund to Bear River Recreation and Park District for turf field replacement.

Next Steps

Q1-23

Infrastructure investment and coordinated campaign development ahead of peak visitation months will enhance recreation access, safety and stewardship of resources.

Plans for Q2 (April - June 2023) include:

  • Extend finalist invites to apply for Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund, with Evaluation Panel to select and recommend awards to CEO and Board of Supervisors for approval.
  • Initiate callbox repair at Purdon Crossing, due to vandalism, and new installation at Bridgeport (pending any delays from the vendor).
  • Coordinate Yuba River public safety press event and launch of public safety and responsible recreation campaign.
  • Coordinate and distribute life jackets and safety signage at Yuba River crossings with BLM, State Parks, Tahoe National Forest and Cohort partners.
  • Proclaim June as Celebration of Trails month to include launch of Nevada County Trail Finder app and county-supported trail maintenance at Hirschman Trail.
  • Submit and support grant applications for priority recreation infrastructure, access and stewardship projects to the following:
    • CalTrans Clean California Local Grant Program;
    • Wildlife Conservation Board; and
    • Various CA State Parks programs. 
  • Convene recreation partners through the monthly collaboratives, Western Nevada County recreation and park districts quarterly meeting, and Biannual Recreation Coalition.
  • Hire and onboard Recreation and Resiliency intern.

Initiatives

On Target
Finalize and approve the Nevada County Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan.
Board of Supervisors 2023 | 1/1/22 - 12/15/23
On Target
Promote health and safety at river crossings, lakes, trailheads, and other high-use or high-risk areas.
Board of Supervisors 2023 | 1/1/22 - 12/31/22
On Target
Enhance recreation access, health and safety, economic development, and resource conservation.
Board of Supervisors 2023 | 1/1/22 - 12/31/22
On Target
Support capacity and sustainability of Western Nevada County organized recreation.
Board of Supervisors 2023 | 1/1/22 - 12/31/22
On Target
Identify funding mechanisms and act on advocacy priorities to sustain recreation.
Board of Supervisors 2023 | 1/1/22 - 12/31/22
On Target
Staff recreation collaborative(s) to promote countywide coordination.
Board of Supervisors 2023 | 1/1/22 - 12/31/22