The Washoe County Commission was told today that RJG Development, Inc., the land developer who originally donated land to Washoe County to be operated as an 18-hole golf course, has agreed to sell the now-closed Northgate Golf Course for the appraised value of $2,850,000. RJB had previously set a selling price of $4.5 million.

Washoe County Commissioners unanimously approved an unprecedented three-year employment agreement with current Washoe County Manager Katy Simon citing the need for the stable and visionary leadership she provides to the entire region.

Washoe County Commissioners today acknowledged receipt of the 14th annual Achievement in Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Purchasing Institute on behalf of the County’s Purchasing Department.

Citizens who are interested in the future of the Northgate Golf Course will be happy to know that the Washoe County Commission has set their discussion of this on August 25th for time-certain at 5:15 p.m., meaning it will be heard as close to that time as possible but definitely not before.

In a newly-released 14-minute video available for viewing on the County’s website, Washoe County Assessor Josh Wilson explains why 40% of all property owners in Washoe County actually saw an increase in their property taxes for 2009-10 even though their property value may have gone down.

Reno Nevada, August 11, 2009. Join Central City Church, Washoe County Department of Social Services, and the “One Church, One Child” program in a celebration of the positive accomplishments of our community’s children. The “Learn to Affirm” event will feature live music, a free picnic, and booths from local family agencies.

After hearing from several local golfers pledging their support for the County’s Sierra Sage Golf Course located in the North Valleys area, the Washoe County Commission voted unanimously to authorize the Director of Regional Parks and Open Space to negotiate an agreement to operate the golf course with Performance Golf. The Board also directed that if such an agreement cannot be successfully negotiated or if the contractor cannot fulfill the contractual obligations anytime during the term of the agreement, staff will return to the Commission for reconsideration of the issue before any closure of the golf course could be implemented.

At today’s Washoe County Commission meeting, Board members received the Phase I Preliminary Assessment Reports for integration of the County’s Department of Water Resources and Truckee Meadows Water Authority for System Planning and Engineering, Water Operations, and Water Resources which is the result of State legislative direction to evaluate such a consolidation.

The Children’s Services Division of Washoe County Social Services would like the public to know that from 5:30 p.m. today through 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, August 12th, their phone lines will be down due to scheduled maintenance.

Reno, Nevada. August 6, 2009. Washoe County officials are warning citizens about an apparent scam promising property owners that their property taxes can be reduced for a fee of $189.00.

At the request of the Sierra Front Bear Working Group, Governor Jim Gibbons will declare August “Bear Awareness” month in Northern Nevada. The event will be held on Thursday, August 6th at 11 a.m. at the Caughlin Ranch Village Green Park.