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
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

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

  • Significant progress made developing the Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan:
    • Assessing data, opportunities, trends, and plans review;
    • Robust outreach with active, diverse participation countywide;
    • Two public surveys and community engagement windows;
    • Stakeholder review of findings from <1800 public survey responses;
  • Visitor safety and user management through grant administration and community collaboratives:
    • Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund grant program (Round 2) received 20 proposals with 12 invitations extended for panel review;
    • South Yuba River Public Safety Cohort "Stay Out, Stay Alive" press event and visitor intercept river safety campaign ahead of peak-season messaging with Go Nevada County integration and over one million digital shares;
  • Proclamation of Celebration of Trails month, launching new Nevada County Trail Finder app and emphasis on outdoor recreation advocacy;
  • Submitted >$2M in grants for improving recreation access, active transportation solutions and visitor safety, with decisions pending; and
  • Convened South Yuba River Public Safety Cohort and CCC collaboratives, special district meetings and Nevada County Recreation Coalition.


Next Steps

Infrastructure investment, planning and public information campaign will continue during peak visitation months to enhance recreation access, safety and stewardship of resources.

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

  • Begin Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan Phase 4 development to include draft 2.0 Project Matrix and launch of next community engagement window;
  • Host Board of Supervisors at Donner Summit to highlight recreation and economic development investments and tour collaborative project sites, e.g. Van Norden Meadow 
  • Convene forum with Blue Forest Finance in Donner Summit on outdoor recreation economy, natural infrastructure projects and feasibility of a Headwaters Recreation & Resiliency Fund;
  • Present Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund (round 2) grant award recommendations to Board of Supervisors for approval and initiation of agreements;
  • Distribute weekly travel alerts, coordinated messaging and campaign materials to promote river safety and ensure accurate information; 
  • Complete call-box installation and repairs; deploy life jackets and safety signage at Yuba River crossings;
  • Provide administrative support to Western Nevada County recreation and park districts through quarterly meeting, grant writing, project management and planning assistance;
  • Submit grant applications for NSAQMD and solicit funding opportunities for active transportation, climate resilience and recreation; and
  • 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 - 12/31/23
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 - 12/31/23
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