HTML Coverpage Q3Board of Supervisors 2023Information and General Services
Financial Stability and Core ServicesEmergency PreparednessEconomic DevelopmentBroadbandHousingHomelessnessRecreationClimate Resilience
Initiative DetailsComplete the Programmatic EIR and expand the permitting “tool kit” to facilitate broadband.Manage the “Last-Mile” Broadband Grant program with Sierra Business Council.Update the County's “Broadband Strategy.”Fund and implement the "Dig-Once" policy.Engage and inform the community about County efforts to expand broadband.Seek grant funding and advocate at state and federal level for broadband.Housing Master Plans ProjectSupport 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 PropertyEnsure 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
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Economic Development
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Promote economic development by emphasizing resiliency and entrepreneurship; retaining and attracting high quality jobs; investing in major infrastructure projects; and working with local, state and federal partners to support our small business, nonprofit, and tourism sectors.

 

 

 

Progress Update

Nevada County Economic Development Office was established to provide the highest level of service to our customers, businesses, nonprofits, agencies and organizations and residents. The office is dedicated to cultivating thriving communities and economic vitality, elevating quality of life, and collaborating with our economic development partners to foster growth and build assets in communities across the county. Progress from Q3 (July - September 2023) included:

  • The Nevada County Economic Development Office was officially formed in August 2022. In the first year, the office conducted 140 unique meetings with businesses, individuals, nonprofits, agencies and more. In the first quarter of FY23/24, the office participated in 65 new interactions and warm handoffs with the Sierra Business Council's Small Business Development Center (on contract with the Economic Development Office) conducting an additional 100+ meetings.
  • The Resource Conservation District, (RCD), NC Economic Development Office, Agricultural Commissioner Department and CEO's Office collaborated on a grant for the CA Strategic Growth Council's Sustainable Agriculture Land Conservation (SALC) program to create an Agricultural Working Landscape Conservation Plan. The grant was submitted by RCD in September.
  • Serving on the Visit California Regional Tourism Advisory Committee, an 18-month process to develop a strategic tourism plan for the Gold Country which includes western Nevada County, initial work is being conducted on a Tourism Readiness Index Framework that will provide data to help guide tourism decisions going forward.
  • The first phase to create a two-year action plan roadmap for economic development aligned the local partners and launched in August 2023. Phase I included interviewing key stakeholders including the Board of Supervisors, County leadership, economic partners, chambers, local and regional associations, business leaders, and more.

 

Next Steps

Nevada County can serve as a catalyst for economic development. The Economic Development Office has many functions, but one of the primary activities is serving as a bridge to connect the work of our county offices with businesses. Economic development can be seen in the work of every county department and can be found in every industry sector. Counties are in a unique position to encourage and support collaboration. They represent larger areas with multiple jurisdictions, and their political leaders have to respond to a wide range of issues and opportunities. The Nevada County Economic Development Office has focused considerable attention on creating partnerships and pathways that identify strategies for implementing solutions that move county projects forward and enhances business, tourism, arts and culture and recreation to advance the economic vitality of our region. Plans for Q4 (October - December 2023) include:

  • Continue to build out the economic development toolkit. Next steps are Phase II of the economic development Webpage, tax increment and financing options, a printable business development toolkit, and collaborative education programs.
  • The Agricultural Commissioner Department will make a presentation to the BOS on the annual Nevada County Crop and Livestock report which will show a 12% decrease in revenue in 2022 to $18.7 million which is believed to be a result of weather conditions with the greatest impact to wine grapes.
  • Storm damage repairs on the Orchard house on Brunswick will be completed in November allowing the return of Behavioral Health clients living spaces.
  • Continued work on the Nevada County Economic Development Action plan will result in a draft plan by the end of 2023.
  • Substantial progress will be made on the North San Juan Fire Suppression project including:
    • Completing the updated engineering study.
    • Finishing the USDA’s funding application.
    • Progressing with plans, specifications and estimates for the project to 60% completion.
    • Completion of the CEQA process, including addressing all public comments and present to the Board.

Initiatives

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Support potential high growth sector development
Board of Supervisors 2023 | 1/1/23 - 12/31/23
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Cultivate economic diversification, sustainability and equity
Board of Supervisors 2023 | 1/1/23 - 12/31/23
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Establish infrastructure, further projects and plans to support economic vitality
Board of Supervisors 2023 | 1/1/23 - 1/31/23
On Target
Seek funding and advocate for economic development priorities
Board of Supervisors 2023 | 1/1/23 - 12/31/23
On Target
Support business attraction, retention and growth
Board of Supervisors 2023 | 1/1/23 - 12/31/23

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Unemployment Rate
Nevada County unemployment rate

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Unemployment Rate (Chart Type: Column with Target Line) Plot Bands Actual Dec-20: 6.70 Jan-21: 6.70 Feb-21: 6.30 Mar-21: 6.10 Apr-21: 5.80 May-21: 5.40 Jun-21: 6.00 Jul-21: 5.80 Aug-21: 5.50 Sep-21: 4.60 Oct-21: 4.50 Nov-21: 3.90 Dec-21: 3.70 Jan-22: 4.40 Feb-22: 3.90 Mar-22: 3.40 Apr-22: 2.90 May-22: 2.50 Jun-22: 2.90 Jul-22: 2.70 Aug-22: 3.00 Sep-22: 2.70 Oct-22: 2.90 Nov-22: 3.20 Dec-22: 3.10 Jan-23: 4.00 Feb-23: 4.00 Mar-23: 4.20 Apr-23: 3.70 May-23: 3.70 Jun-23: 4.00 Jul-23: No Value Aug-23: No Value Sep-23: No Value
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Sales Tax
Other key general fund revenues

Fiscal Year

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Sales Tax (Chart Type: Column) Plot Bands Sales Tax FY 19-20: $ 4,118,507.00 FY 20-21: $ 4,380,609.00 FY 21-22: $ 5,693,657.00 FY 22-23: $ 4,721,315.00 FY 23-24: $ 270,731.00
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Owner

Kimberly Parker
Kimberly Parker (Community Development Agency, Office of Economic Development)