HTML Coverpage Q2Board 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
Promote health and safety at river crossings, lakes, trailheads, and other high-use or high-risk areas.
Board of Supervisors 2023

Owner

Erika Seward
Erika Seward (Community Development Agency)

Progress Update

Highlights from Q2 (April 2023 – June 2023) include:

  • Received 20 concept proposals for Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund grant program (Round 2); received 12 full applications totaling over $815,000;
  • Initiated installation of emergency call box at Bridgeport and replacement parts at Purdon Crossing; and
  • Launched South Yuba River Public Safety Cohort river safety campaign with May 17th “Stay Out, Stay Alive” press event and river rescue demonstration by Nevada County Consolidated Fire District and multi-agency showcase resulting in successful outreach to surrounding metropolitan markets and viral distribution of digital videos (over 1 million shares).

Next Steps

Plans for Q3 (July 2023 – September 2023) include:

  • Recommend 8 final awards for Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund grants to Board of Supervisor on 8/8; upon approval, complete agreements to support recreation infrastructure and safety project round two roll-out through 2024;
  • Distribute weekly coordinated messaging and materials (e.g. graphics, bandanas, rack cards, videos) to Cohort members to amplify reach and ensure accurate information; and
  • Deploy life jackets and safety signage at Yuba River crossings with BLM, State Parks, Tahoe National Forest and Cohort partners.

Objectives

On Target
Recreation
Board of Supervisors 2023

Start Date

1/1/22

End Date

12/31/23

Milestones

Not Defined
Electronic Message Board
Board of Supervisors 2023 | 4/1/22 - 4/30/22
On Target
Public Safety Video Development
Board of Supervisors 2023 | 4/1/22 - 12/31/22
Not Defined
Satellite Phone Call Box Installation
Board of Supervisors 2023 | 4/1/22 - 12/31/22

Gantt Chart

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Board of Supervisors 2023
Promote health and safety at river crossings, lakes, trailheads, and other high-use or high-risk areas.
Electronic Message Board
Public Safety Video Development
Satellite Phone Call Box Installation
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