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
Funding and Advocacy
Board of Supervisors 2023

Description

Pursue funding and advocacy opportunities to secure resources for Nevada County.

  1. This includes submitting grants, identifying opportunities in State and Federal budgets, engaging in advocacy opportunities, and engaging in/supporting the CERF process.

Progress Update

Highlights from Q2 (April-June 2023) include:

    • Concept proposals submitted to Air Quality Management District for vegetation management and County e-bike fleet invited for full proposals.
    • Concept proposal submitted to Department of Energy Energy Efficiency Block Grant Program to support up to 80% AMI individuals/families with home weatherization, and workforce capacity; invited for full proposal.
    • Partnership in EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program (CPRG) to develop three required deliverables – a Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP), a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP), and a Status Report.
    • Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Planning Grant—Partnered with RCD to submit concept proposal to SALC for 4 key deliverables: agricultural economic development strategy; land use policy development that supports agriculture; climate resiliency strategy with natural and working lands focus; education and awareness for farmers and ranchers on sustainability and succession planning.
    • Van Norden Meadow Recreation Project- Habitat Conservation Grant submitted in partnership with SYRCL to improve rec amenities and protect sensitive habitat.
    • PGE Resilience Grant submitted to fund study on economic impact and avoided loss from climate events and the formation of a “Resilience District” in the upper headwaters region.

Next Steps

Objectives

On Target
Climate Resilience
Board of Supervisors 2023

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Ariel Lovett