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NORTHERN NEVADA WATER PLANNING COMMISSION ("NNWPC") AGENDA

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

1:30 p.m.

Washoe County Commission Chambers 1001 East Ninth Street

Reno, Nevada

Notes:

1. Items on this agenda on which action may be taken are followed by the term "for possible action". Non-action items are followed by an asterisk (*).

2. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker and is allowed during the public comment periods, and before action is taken on any action item. Comments are to be directed to the Commission as a whole. Persons may not allocate unused time to other speakers. The public may sign-up to speak during the public comment period or on a specific agenda item by completing a “Request to Speak” card and submitting it to the clerk.

3. Items on this agenda may be taken out of order, combined with other agenda items for consideration, removed from the agenda, moved to or from the Consent Items section, or delayed for discussion at any time. Arrive at the meeting at the posted time to hear item(s) of interest.

4. Supporting material provided to the Commission for the items on the agenda is available to members of the public at the NNWPC offices, 1001 E. Ninth St., Reno, NV, from Jim Smitherman, Water Resources Program Manager, (775) 954-4657, and on the NNWPC website at http://www.nnwpc.us

5. In accordance with NRS 241.020, this agenda closes three working days prior to the meeting. We are pleased to make reasonable accommodations for persons who are disabled and wish to attend meetings. If you require special arrangements for the meeting, please call (775) 954-4657 no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting.

6. In accordance with NRS 241.020, this agenda has been posted at the following locations: Reno City Hall (1 East First Street), Sparks City Hall (431 Prater Way), Sun Valley GID (5000 Sun Valley Blvd.), Truckee Meadows Water Authority (1355 Capital Blvd.), Washoe County Administration Building (1001 E. Ninth Street), South Valleys Library (15650A Wedge Parkway), the NNWPC website: http://www.nnwpc.us and the State of Nevada Website: https://notice.nv.gov

1. Roll Call and determination of presence of a quorum. * 2. Public Comments. * (Three-minute time limit per person.) 3. Approval of agenda. (For Possible Action) 4. Approval of the minutes from the May 3, 2017, meeting. (For Possible Action)

5. Discussion and possible approval of a scope of work and budget, not to exceed

$21,000 from the Regional Water Management Fund (“RWMF”) for Phase 1 of the Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency (“TMRPA”) project to develop of a regional storm water drainage network Geographic Information System (“GIS”) map; and, if approved, authorize the Program Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement (“ILA”) with the Regional Planning Governing Board for that purpose, and provide limited in-kind services as specified in the scope of work – Jim Smitherman, Water Resources Program Manager and Jeremy Smith, TMRPA. (For Possible Action)

6. Review and possible approval of the Western Regional Water Commission (“WRWC”) Routine Operating Budget for non-staff services for Fiscal Year 2017 – 2018, and possible direction to staff – Jim Smitherman. (For Possible Action)

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Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission Agenda for June 7, 2017 7. Discussion and possible approval of a proposal from the University of Nevada,

Reno (“UNR”) for funding in an amount not to exceed $25,000 from the RWMF to support the Water Innovations Campus project; and, if approved, direct the Program Manager to execute an ILA with UNR for that purpose; and possible direction to staff – Jim Smitherman. (For Possible Action)

8. Discussion and possible recommendation to the WRWC to approve three-month, no-cost time extensions for two ILAs with the Desert Research Institute (“DRI”): a) The Cloud Seeding project for the 2016 – 2017 season; and b) The Cloud Seeding Monitoring Gauges project. Possible direction to staff – Chris Wessel, NNWPC Water Management Planner and Jim Smitherman. (For Possible Action)

9. Discussion and possible approval of a Second Amendment to the ILA with DRI for continuing maintenance of the Washoe Evapotranspiration project, extending the agreement for a term of one year, in an amount not to exceed $10,000 from the RWMF; and, if approved, authorize the Program Manager to execute the amendment for that purpose – Chris Wessel. (For Possible Action)

10. Discussion and possible recommendation to the WRWC to approve a proposal

from DRI for continuation of the regional precipitation monitoring project, in an amount not to exceed $20,000 from the RWMF; and possible direction to staff – Chris Wessel. (For Possible Action)

11. Report on legislative activities, including Bill Draft Requests and Bills pending in

the 2017 session of the Nevada Legislature that may affect or are of interest to the WRWC / NNWPC – John Rhodes, WRWC / NNWPC Legal Counsel. *

12. Program Manager’s Report – Jim Smitherman. * a. Report on the status of projects and Work Plan supported by the RWMF; b. Financial Report on the RWMF.

13. Discussion regarding possible agenda items for or cancellation of the July 5, 2017

NNWPC meeting, and other future meetings; and possible direction to staff – Jim Smitherman. (For Possible Action)

14. Commission comments. * 15. Staff comments. * 16. Public Comments. * (Three-minute time limit per person.) 17. Adjournment. (For Possible Action) *Indicates a non-action item

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DRAFT - MINUTES NORTHERN NEVADA WATER PLANNING COMMISSION

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

The regular meeting of the Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission ("NNWPC") was held in the Washoe County Commission Chambers, 1001 East Ninth Street, Reno, Nevada and conducted the following business:

The meeting was called to order by Chair Henderson at 1:30 p.m.

1. Roll Call and Determination of Presence of a QuorumVoting Members Present: Danielle Henderson, Michael DeMartini, Michael Drinkwater, BillHauck, Mickey Hazelwood, John Martini, David Solaro, Mervin Wright, John Zimmerman

Voting Members Absent: John Enloe, John Flansberg, Darrin Price

Non-Voting Members Present: Cindy Turiczek

Non-Voting Members Absent: Harry Fahnestock, My-Linh Nguyen, Thomas Pyeatte, Ron Penrose

Staff Members Present: Jim Smitherman; Chris Wessel; Donna Fagan; and John Rhodes, Legal Counsel

2. Public CommentNone

3. Approval of Agenda (For Possible Action)COMMISSIONER MARTINI MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DRINKWATER. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY WITH NINE (9) MEMBERS PRESENT.

4. Approval of Minutes from the April 5, 2017, Meeting (For Possible Action)COMMISSIONER MARTINI MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE APRIL 5, 2017, MINUTES, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SOLARO. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY WITH NINE (9) MEMBERS PRESENT.

5. Report on the Truckee Meadows Water Authority (“TMWA”) fiscal year 2016 –2017 Water Usage Review Program; discussion and possible recommendation to theWestern Regional Water Commission (“WRWC”) regarding a scope of work andfunding request in the amount of $100,000 from the Regional Water ManagementFund (“RWMF”) to continue the Program for fiscal year 2017 – 2018: and, possibledirection to staff – Jim Smitherman, Water Resources Program Manager, and AndyGebhardt, TMWA. (For Possible Action)

Andy Gebhardt, TMWA, reported on last year’s program and presented the request for this year’s funding.

COMMISSIONER MARTINI MADE A MOTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE FUNDING REQUEST FOR THE 2017-2018 WATER USAGE REVIEW PROGRAM, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HAUCK. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY WITH NINE (9) MEMBERS PRESENT.

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6. Report on action taken by the WRWC concerning the Truckee Meadows RegionalPlanning Agency (“TMRPA”) proposal for and NNWPC recommendation on thedevelopment of a regional storm water drainage network Geographic InformationSystem (“GIS”) map, and possible direction to staff – Jim Smitherman and JeremySmith, TMRPA. (For Possible Action)

Jim Smitherman reported that the WRWC approved a motion directing staff to move forward with Phase 1 of the proposal at a cost of $21,000 and after completion in approximately 4 months, return with a detailed project plan for the next phases. The project will start after July 1, 2017, which will result in a Phase 1 completion date sometime in October or November 2017.

A detailed scope of work for Phase 1 will be presented to the NNWPC for approval in June.

COMMISSIONER HAZELWOOD MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE REPORT, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SOLARO. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY WITH NINE (9) MEMBERS PRESENT.

7. Report on legislative activities, including Bill Draft Requests and Bills pending inthe 2017 session of the Nevada Legislature that may affect or are of interest to theWRWC / NNWPC – John Rhodes, WRWC / NNWPC Legal Counsel.

John Rhodes, Legal Counsel, presented the staff report on this item. There were no questionsfrom Commissioners.

8. Program Manager’s Report – Jim Smitherman.A. Report on the status of projects and Work Plan supported by the RWMF

B. Financial report on the RWMF

C. Report on April 19, 2017, WRWC public hearing concerning the adoption of the2016 Regional Water Management Plan (“RWMP”)

Mr. Smitherman presented an overview of the staff reports for these items and reported that the WRWC unanimously adopted the RWMP at their April 19, 2017, meeting.

9. Discussion regarding location and possible agenda items for the June 7, 2017,NNWPC meeting, and other future meetings, and possible direction to staff – JimSmitherman. (For Possible Action)

Mr. Smitherman stated that the June 7, 2017, NNWPC meeting will be held in the Washoe County Commission Chambers at 1:30 p.m.

Possible future agenda items will include:

• Scope of work for Phase 1 of the regional storm water drainage network GIS map;

• Amendments for extensions of several Interlocal Agreements.No action was taken.

10. Commission CommentsNone

11. Staff CommentsNone

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12. Public CommentCathy Brandhorst spoke on various topics.

13. Adjournment (For Possible Action)COMMISSIONER ZIMMERMAN MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 1:52 P.M., SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HAUCK. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY WITH NINE (9) MEMBERS PRESENT.

Respectfully submitted by Christine Birmingham.

Approved by:

________________________________ Danielle Henderson, Chairman

APPROVED BY COMMISSION IN SESSION ON __________, 2017.


Northern Nevada

Water Planning Commission STAFF REPORT

DATE: June 1, 2017 TO: Chairman and Members, Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission

FROM: Jim Smitherman, Water Resources Program Manager

SUBJECT: Discussion and possible approval of a scope of work and budget, not to exceed $21,000 from the Regional Water Management Fund (“RWMF”) for Phase 1 of the Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency (“TMRPA”) project to develop a regional storm water drainage network Geographic Information System (“GIS”) map; and, if approved, authorize the Program Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement (“ILA”) with the Regional Planning Governing Board for that purpose, and provide limited in-kind services as specified in the scope of work .

SUMMARY On May 3, 2017, staff reported on direction received from the Western Regional Water Commission (“WRWC”) to proceed with an interlocal agreement with TMRPA for the initial phase for the development of a regional storm water drainage network GIS map. Staff also reported that a detailed scope of work for the first phase would be presented to the Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission (“NNWPC”) at the June 2017 meeting. The “Phase 1 Detail – Data Gathering and Assessment” scope of work and budget is attached. BACKGROUND On March 15, 2017, the WRWC requested that a proposal for the development of a regional storm water drainage GIS map be presented to the NNWPC for review and possible recommendation to the WRWC. The proposal was to include a scope of work, cost estimate and timeframe. Discussion indicated that the map should cover irrigation ditches, White Lake, Silver Lake and Lemmon/Swan Lake. On April 5, 2017, Jeremy Smith of TMRPA presented a proposal to the NNWPC that included a draft scope of work with a cost estimate and timeframe for completion of the project in three phases. The NNWPC members discussed the proposal in depth, and identified the following issues:

• The scope of work may overlap current efforts by the Truckee River Flood Management Authority to develop a regional hydrologic model. Additional time would be required to assess the degree of overlap of these two projects.

• The proposed project has not yet been presented to and approved by the Regional

Planning Governing Board (“RPGB”), and TMPRA staff is not certain that they would be authorized to do the work, due to possible time constraints from other projects. The NNWPC requested TMRPA staff to seek such authorization from the RPGB, prior to the NNWPC taking further action on the proposal.


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• The scope of work may be premature in relation to clearly identifying the desired outcomes from the project, and the potential for future alternative funding through Assembly Bill 375, now pending in the Nevada Legislature. The proposal would benefit from further discussion among and input from member agency staff. Future and ongoing use, management, and maintenance of the data produced by the project should be addressed.

• The NNWPC requested a more detailed explanation of costs as they relate to specific task elements in the proposal, and recommended that additional information and revisions for consideration be limited to Phase 1 of the proposal at this time.

The WRWC received a staff report in its April 19, 2017 meeting agenda packet summarizing the NNWPC’s April 5, 2017 discussion and recommendation concerning the TMRPA proposal for the development of a regional storm water drainage network GIS map. After asking several questions of staff and discussing the proposal among the members, the WRWC approved a motion directing staff to move forward with Phase 1 of the proposal at a cost of $21,000 and after completion in approximately 4 months, return with a detailed project plan for the next phases. TMRPA staff clarified that the project would start after July 1, 2017, which would result in a Phase 1 completion date sometime in October or November 2017. FISCAL IMPACT None at this time RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the NNWPC approve the scope of work and budget, and authorize the Program Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement (“ILA”) with the Regional Planning Governing Board for Phase 1 of the project, and provide limited in-kind services as specified in the scope of work. JS:df Attachment: Detailed Phase I

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Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency – 5/26/2017 Page 1

Project: GIS-Based Regional Stormwater Conveyance Network Jeremy Smith, GIS Coordinator

Phase 1 Detail – Data Gathering and Assessment

Following a request from the Western Regional Water Commission (WRWC), the Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency (TMRPA) created a draft proposal to compile and construct a GIS map of the region’s stormwater conveyance network (initial scope of work attached). The initial scope of work contemplated 3 phases to ultimately achieve completion of the GIS network. This document describes in more detail the steps, materials and costs required to complete Phase 1 of the proposal – data gathering and assessment of coverage.

The first step toward completion of a GIS-based regional stormwater network is an accounting of existing GIS data that describes the infrastructure (e.g. pipes, retention ponds, and ditches) used to convey stormwater. Many of these features have been mapped previously as part of the day to day operations of public works and community development departments in the region or as a part of larger modeling efforts undertaken in years past (e.g. with consultants such as HDR). Thus, our initial approach will be coordination with staff from the local jurisdictions and departments that deal with these data (Table 1). TMRPA staff will acquire any and all existing GIS data or relevant map data describing regional stormwater infrastructure. Once gathered, all data will be input into a centralized GIS database and related map to initiate an assessment of data coverage for our region.

The centralized data will be evaluated for connectedness and coverage. We anticipate the data will be most connected within a respective jurisdiction’s service territory, with opportunities for connections at jurisdictional boundaries. Further, the coverage of the data will be assessed in relation to other development and infrastructure pieces such as landcover measures, built parcels and the Washoe County road network. The presence of developed area will act as a proxy for where stormwater GIS data should be mapped. Using this related information regarding development; TMRPA will be able to create and report metrics describing the connectedness and completeness of data coverage for a given area. We anticipate reporting the described metrics by hydro basin (see Figure 1) as these areas reflect stormwater source areas and related areas of flow.

Further, TMRPA will evaluate attribute data included with the GIS features (e.g. pipe diameter). The attributes that describe the size, material and age of stormwater infrastructure will be critical for any potential, future efforts to model stormwater runoff. TMRPA will report available attribute information and associated “fill rates” for each data column.

Throughout the process, TMRPA staff will rely on counsel and review of our approach and conclusions from Jim Smitherman, Water Resources Program Manager for the WRWC. Mr. Smitherman has worked extensively with TMRPA staff on several regional data initiatives around water resources and wastewater management. Further, Mr. Smitherman’s extensive network of staff contacts in stormwater, water resources and related disciplines will ensure that TMRPA have access to all existing stormwater-related GIS data in the region.



The final deliverables for Phase 1 of this project are envisioned to be three-fold. Firstly, TMRPA will store and make available to interested government entities the final collection of GIS data resultant from all data gathering efforts. Secondly, TMRPA staff will draft a Phase 1 final report describing the state of the data with associated coverage and attribute metrics. Thirdly, TMRPA will prepare and deliver a presentation to the WRWC, Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission (NNWPC), and Regional Planning Governing Board (RPGB) that summarizes the findings of the final report.

Table 1. List of initial contacts by jurisdiction or entity

Jurisdiction/Entity Departments Contact Names

Washoe County Community Services Department, Tech

Services/GIS Dave Solaro/Quinn Korbulic

Sun Valley General Improvement District Public Works Darrin Price

City of Reno Public Works John Flansberg

City of Sparks Community Services, GIS John Martini/Jon Walker

Truckee Meadows Flood Project n/a Jay Aldean

Truckee Meadows Storm Water Permit Coordinating Committee n/a Theresa Jones

Schedule

The initial scope of work contemplated the Phase 1 portion to begin on July 1, 2017 and to progress over a period of 4 months. We propose additional flexibility in the starting month to include potential for an August or September start timing. This variability will help TMRPA staff manage the time required to complete Phase 1 alongside increasing demand for staff time in support of the 2017 Regional Plan Update effort.

Table 2. Schedule of activities by month

Month Activities

1 Connect with staff at identified local entities and acquire GIS data describing stormwater conveyance.

2 Data compilation and GIS assessment using available features. Includes targeted field verification of GIS data.

3 Reconnect with jurisdiction staff and present draft findings for review and critique. Perform needed edits to meet staff recommendations.

4 Draft final report with vetted findings and present to NNWPC, WRWC, and RPGB



Budget

The WRWC approved approximately $20,000 to complete the tasks and activities contemplated in the Phase 1 scope. This value was based on the initial scope of work (attached). Since drafting the initial scope, TMRPA has considered some small changes to the timing of budget items, specifically with regard to intern labor. The Phase 1 detailed scope now contemplates ca. 320 hours of intern time (roughly 20 hours per week over the 4-month, Phase 1 project period).

The budget still contemplates about 15% of staff time for the GIS Coordinator and GIS/Planning Analyst, as well as a small amount of time for overhead and support from the Executive Director (ca. 1%). The associated labor rates in Table 3 below represent fully loaded rates as projected in the draft TMRPA budget for fiscal year 2017-2018.

A standard ArcGIS license and laptop computer will be required to support any GIS work undertaken by an intern in support of this project. Further, a GPS unit that is capable of uploading necessary GIS files as background layers will facilitate efficient field verification of targeted features when necessary.

The new budget to complete Phase 1 is shown below in Table 3 and describes the anticipated costs for labor and materials.

Table 3. Phase 1 budget detail

Labor Total ($) Rate ($/hr) Hours Executive Director 752 94 8 GIS Coordinator 5,512 53 104 GIS/Planning Analyst II 4,160 40 104 Intern 3,840 12 320

Subtotal labor costs 14,264

Materials Cost ($) Description

ArcGIS license 3,500 Upgrade to Standard license for ArcGIS software

Laptop 1,000 Dell Latitude 5000 Series

GPS unit 1,200 Spectra MobileMapper 50 GIS GPS Receiver

Subtotal material costs 5,700

Grand Total $19,964



Figure 1. General study area map showing regional hydro basins and areas of development



Initial Full Scope of Work – Attached for Reference

DRAFT Scope of Work: GIS-Based Regional Stormwater Conveyance Network

Project Description

At the request of the Western Regional Water Commission, the Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency (TMRPA) presents this proposal to connect and complete a GIS data network of regional stormwater conveyance. The project is envisioned in 3 phases. The first phase will concentrate on identifying and gathering together all existing GIS data that maps stormwater conveyance and will evaluate/confirm the level of work required to complete the network. The second phase will consist of creating new GIS data to fill in identified gaps in the network and ensure network connectivity. The final phase will be focused on situating that network within the context of an urban and exurban hydrologic regime by mapping impervious surfaces and contributing stream runoff areas.

During each phase a plan for ongoing maintenance of updated or newly created GIS data layers will be identified. A brief summary of the three phases is presented in table 1 below.

Table 1. Summary

Project Phase Summary of Work Major Milestones

1 Acquisition and assessment of available municipal GIS information describing stormwater conveyance

• Gather existing data in partnership with local agencies/entities • Identification of data gaps and estimation of time/cost to complete network • Creation of technical advisory committee to oversee work completed in phases 2 and 3

2

GIS data editing and feature creation to complete a topologically connected network of "regional-scale" stormwater conveyance

• Digitization of GIS line features to fill in identified gaps in the existing conveyance network • Assignment of key attributes (e.g. diameter, type) as possible • Targeted field data collection or validation as required • Ensure topological connectivity of line network

3 Creation of ancillary GIS data layers to support stormwater-event modeling on the completed conveyance network

• Literature review and methods assessment for impervious surface modeling • Creation of impervious surface model within developed areas of the region • Implementation of ArcGIS Hydro Modeling tools to identify hillside runoff networks and hydrographic areas contributing to conveyance network intake locations



This project is intended to deliver our region with a comprehensive, regional-scale GIS model of stormwater conveyance and contributing features. This GIS data will provide planning and engineering staff at affected local entities with information to assess potential impacts of future precipitation and runoff events. These data will be highly valuable for several municipal-type functions such as: evaluating areas at high risk during flood events and estimation of potential economic loss; preparation of emergency response strategies; preparation and implementation of stormwater network maintenance schedule and tasks; identification of contributing areas to stormwater water quality monitoring locations; and assessment of potential impacts to stormwater conveyance given future land-use development.

The regional stormwater conveyance network and ancillary GIS data layers will be compatible with previous GIS data work completed by TMRPA and will be incorporated into the existing scenario-planning toolset used to evaluate future development patterns in our region and thus inform regional land use policy.

The following table (2) contemplates estimated costs for materials, labor and professional services as understood at this time. These costs are subject to change with the completion of phase 1 and a close inspection of required work to complete phases 2 and 3. Whenever possible we propose using existing TMRPA staff resources, in-kind services/hours from partner agencies, and leveraging affordable intern labor to keep costs low. However, we may be required to augment in-house efforts by contracting the assistance of academic researchers or professional consultants. Total cost estimates by fiscal year for both funding and anticipated in-kind support are indicated in table 3.

Table 2: Cost Estimation

Project Phase Summary of Work Cost Reimbursement or New Funding In-Kind Services

(Loaned Staff)

1

Acquisition and assessment of available municipal level GIS information describing stormwater conveyance and estimation of completion effort

• Reimbursement for 0.31 FTE of TMRPA staff time from 7/1/2017 to 10/31/2017 • Includes: 15% GIS Coordinator, 15% GIS/Planning Analyst, and 1% Executive Director/Overhead • Value: $10,100 (reimbursement for existing costs) • Purchase of hardware, software and/or data required to support stormwater network construction and maintenance of GIS data • Value: 10,000 (new funding )

• 10% of Jim Smitherman’s time to support stormwater GIS data gathering, research, and enlistment of technical advisory committee membership • Value: $6,250 (in-kind)



2

GIS data editing and creation to complete a topologically connected network of "regional-scale" stormwater conveyance

• Reimbursement for 0.31 FTE of TMRPA staff time from 11/1/2017 to 6/30/2018 • Includes: 15% GIS Coordinator, 15% GIS/Planning Analyst, and 1% Executive Director/Overhead • Value: $20,200 (reimbursement for existing costs) • Estimation of intern labor from 11/1/2017 to 6/30/2018 -30 hours per week -$17.00/hour (includes taxes) -32 weeks • Value: $16,500 (new funding) • Academic research or professional services as required • Value: $7,500 (new funding)

• 5% of Jim Smitherman’s time to support review of constructed GIS stormwater data and participation/chair of technical advisory committee • Value: $6,250 (in-kind)

3

Creation of ancillary GIS data layers to support stormwater-event modeling on the completed conveyance network

• Reimbursement for 0.31 FTE of TMRPA staff time from 7/1/2018 to 12/31/2018 • Includes: 15% GIS Coordinator, 15% GIS/Planning Analyst, and 1% Executive Director/Overhead • Value: $15,200 (reimbursement for existing costs) • Estimation of intern labor from 7/1/2018 to 12/31/2018 -30 hours per week -$17.00/hour (includes taxes) -24 weeks • Value: $12,500 (new funding) • Academic research or professional services as required • Value: $7,500 (new funding ) • Financial contribution to Washoe County Basemap Committee to assist with acquisition costs for QL1 LIDAR data (high-quality). LIDAR data will provide a fine-resolution digital elevation model for impervious surface and hydrologic network modeling and is scheduled to be available in the first half of calendar year 2018 • Value: $5,000 (new funding – for inclusion in fiscal year 2017-2018 total)

• 5% of Jim Smitherman’s time to support review of modeled impervious surface and contributing hillslope hydrologic network. Continued chair and participation on technical advisory committee • Value: $5,000 (in-kind)



Table 3: Funding Schedule

Project Phase Funding Amount In-kind Amount Fiscal Year

1, 2 $64,300 $12,500 2017 - 2018*

3 $40,200 $5,000 2018 - 2019

$104,500 $17,500

* Any designated funds for the Project remaining unexpended from the Regional Water Management Fund at the end of a fiscal year may be carried forward and applied to the Project budget for the succeeding fiscal year.

Additional funding notes:

Funds shall be available for transfer between project phases and/or line items within phases, not to exceed 10% of the total budget.

Additional in-kind services, not yet identified (e.g. from local government public works staff), may help keep costs lower than anticipated.


Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission

STAFF REPORT

DATE: June 1, 2017 TO: Chairman and Members, Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission FROM: Jim Smitherman, Water Resources Program Manager SUBJECT: Review and possible approval of the Western Regional Water Commission

("WRWC") Routine Operating Budget for non-staff services for Fiscal Year 2017 - 2018, and possible direction to staff.

SUMMARY In 2015, the WRWC amended Resolution No. 3, which authorized the Water Resources Program Manager to approve invoices submitted to the WRWC; to approve in-budget expenditures from the Regional Water Management Fund (“RWMF”) not to exceed $25,000 per project upon recommendation of the Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission (“NNWPC”); and to sign contracts for such expenditures. (See attached amended Resolution No. 3.) To maintain consistency with the WRWC’s delegation of authority and the NNWPC’s actions in previous years, staff has prepared the attached routine operating budget for non-staff services, which, with NNWPC approval, will allow the Program Manager to procure such services and supplies in fiscal year (“FY”) 2017 - 2018 without placing individual items for each expenditure on future NNWPC agendas. BACKGROUND The NNWPC reviewed and approved the FY 2017 - 2018 routine operating budget for non-staff services on February 1, 2017, and recommended it to the WRWC for adoption as part of the FY 2017 - 2018 tentative budget. The WRWC adopted the FY 2017 - 2018 budget on May 17, 2015. At a regular meeting held December 12, 2008, the WRWC voted “to designate Jim Smitherman, WRWC Program Manager, as the person authorized to approve invoices submitted to the WRWC, and approve in-budget expenditures from the RWMF not to exceed $25,000 upon recommendation of the NNWPC, including the authority to authorize routine operational expenditures.” On January 9, 2009, the WRWC adopted Resolution No. 3 to formalize and clarify its December 12, 2008, action designating the Program Manager as the person authorized to approve invoices submitted to the WRWC; and also authorize the Program Manager to approve in-budget expenditures from the RWMF not to exceed $25,000 upon recommendation of the NNWPC and to sign contracts for the same. On November 18, 2015, the WRWC adopted amendments to Resolution No. 3 delegating authority to the Program Manager to approve in-budget expenditures from the RWMF not to


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exceed $25,000 per project upon recommendation of the NNWPC, and to sign contracts for the same; and additionally, upon recommendation of the NNWPC, to sign contracts or amendments to contracts for the same project in cumulative amounts in excess of $25,000, but not to exceed $50,000. The amendments also delegated to the Program Manager the authority to approve in-budget expenditures from the RWMF not to exceed $10,000 per item for routine operating expenses, following adoption of each annual Final Budget, without further recommendation of the Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission, and to sign contracts for the same. FISCAL IMPACT No fiscal impact RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the NNWPC review and approve the FY 2017 - 2018 routine operating budget for non-staff services. POSSIBLE MOTION “Move to approve the staff recommendation.” JS:df Attachments: 1) WRWC Resolution No. 3 as amended on November 18, 2015

2) FY 2017 - 2018 Routine Operating Budget for Non-staff Services

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WESTERN REGIONAL WATER COMMISSION

RESOLUTION NO. 3 AS AMENDED NOVEMBER 18, 2015

A RESOLUTION DELEGATING CERTAIN AUTHORITY TO THE WESTERN

REGIONAL WATER COMMISSION PROGRAM MANAGER

WHEREAS, at a regular meeting held December 12, 2008, the Board of Trustees (the "Board") of the Western Regional Water Commission voted to designate Jim Smitherman, Western Regional Water Commission Water Resources Program Manager (the "Program Manager"), as the person authorized to approve invoices submitted to the Western Regional Water Commission, and approve in-budget expenditures from the Regional Water Management Fund not to exceed $25,000 upon recommendation of the Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission, including the authority to authorize routine operational expenditures; and

WHEREAS, at a regular meeting held June 9, 2009, the Board adopted Resolution No. 3, delegating certain authority to Jim Smitherman; and

WHEREAS, the Board desires to amend Resolution No. 3, to clarify the authority delegated, and to delegate additional authority to Jim Smitherman, and any successor Program Manager, as provided below.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED that the Program Manager, be, and is

hereby, designated as the person authorized to approve invoices submitted to the Western Regional Water Commission, and is delegated the authority to do so.

IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Program Manager be, and is hereby,

delegated the authority to approve in-budget expenditures from the Regional Water Management Fund not to exceed $25,000 per project upon recommendation of the Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission, and to sign contracts for the same; and additionally, upon recommendation of the Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission, to sign contracts or amendments to contracts for the same project in cumulative amounts in excess of $25,000, but not to exceed $50,000.

IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Program Manager be, and is hereby,

delegated the authority to approve in-budget expenditures from the Regional Water Management Fund not to exceed $10,000 per item for routine operating expenses, following adoption of each annual Final Budget, without further recommendation of the Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission, and to sign contracts for the same.

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WESTERN REGIONAL WATER COMMISSION

RESOLUTION NO. 3 AS AMENDED NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Upon motion of ____________________, seconded by ________________, the foregoing Amendment to Resolution No. 3 was approved and adopted November 18, 2015 by the following vote of the Board of Trustees: Ayes: ___________________________________________________________ Nays: ___________________________________________________________ Abstain: _______________________ Absent: _________________________

Dated: November 18, 2015

______________________ Chairman, WRWC Board STATE OF NEVADA COUNTY OF WASHOE On the 18th day of November, 2015, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, Vaughn Hartung, known to me to be the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Western Regional Water Commission, who acknowledged that he executed the foregoing Resolution. ____________________________________ Notary Public

6-07-17: NNWPC Agenda Item 6Attachment 2

2017/2018 Annual Routine

Operating Budget Total

Expense Description/Example

WRWC Employees $440,000Cost of Support Staff services as defined by employee services contract entered into between Washoe County and WRWC. Includes finance and administrative staff labor cost

Washoe County Overhead $45,000 Based on anaylsis of fy16-17 actual general fund overhead (excludes labor)

Mileage Expenses $2,400 Annual routine daily vehicle mileage expenses.

Legal Services $129,600 Cost of Legal Counsel services as defined by contract as entered into between Rhodes Law Office and WRWC

Lobbying Registration $0 Cost of registration for staff members as state lobbyists

$617,000

Minutes $15,000 Annual service contract to provide for recording of meetings, transcription of minutes and document editing.

Website $33,000

Such as website content and design services; annual website updating, maintenance, and hosting; specialized programming services; digital library development and updating; hosting, development and maintenance of databases; licensing fees, software and software updates, training/programming reference materials.

Video Coverage $5,000 Annual expense for video coverage of WRWC and NNWPC meetings.

CAFR & Audit $10,000 Annual expense for CAFR development and financial audit.

Regional Training $1,000Cost of training for staff members not covered by in-kind services including registration and other miscellaneous cost such as reference materials, field trips, etc.

Regional Travel $1,000Cost of travel for staff members not covered by in-kind services including transportation services, mileage reimbursement, lodging, meals, and other miscellaneous cost such as parking, etc.

Advertising $1,000 Such as advertising and legal notices.

Misc. Operating $20,000

Such as printing & reproduction, publications, and public notices, refreshments for volunteer boards/commissions, GIS and other in-house member agency support (not covered by in-kind services), equipment & supplies (i.e. computers, computer related supplies such as CDs, DVDs, etc.), projectors, printers, poster board, reproduction services, software licensing and fees, labels, business cards, periodicals, subscriptions, books, postage & mailing, promotion and public materials, misc. equipment rental, insurances,staff office supplies, and other expenses not included as part of overhead.

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STAFF REPORT

DATE: June 1, 2017 TO: Chairman and Members, Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission FROM: Jim Smitherman, Water Resources Program Manager SUBJECT: Discussion and possible approval of a proposal from the University of

Nevada, Reno (“UNR”) for funding in an amount not to exceed $25,000 from the Regional Water Management Fund (“RWMF”) to support the Water Innovations Campus project; if approved, direct the Program Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement (“ILA”) with UNR for that purpose; and possible direction to staff.

SUMMARY The UNR Environmental Engineering program has proposed to develop a Water Innovation Campus over the next three years. The project will result in a self-sustaining center able to develop and implement leading edge, integrated water solutions for regional needs, and demonstrate national leadership in the water sector by UNR and the Truckee Meadows region. The Water Innovation Campus concept has received strong institutional support from UNR and from the proposed charter members, each of which has committed to funding contributions after July 1, 2017:

• City of Reno • City of Sparks • Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission/Western Regional Water Commission • Truckee Meadows Water Authority • Washoe County

An inaugural event is planned for the third week of August 2017. Details will be provided when they are available. The Water Innovation Campus will focus on water reclamation and reuse applications, water treatment, resource recovery, sustainable water management, storm water management, surface and groundwater quality, and water education. Activities envisioned to address these topics include regional needs assessments, research and development of technology solutions, pilot and full-scale demonstrations, leading edge technology adoption and validation, technical training, knowledge exchange, public outreach and communication, human resource development, intellectual property and (hosting?) national and international conferences and workshops.


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BACKGROUND The Northern Nevada region is experiencing economic expansion as it transitions to a more knowledge-based and technology-centric economy. Sustainable water strategies, thoughtfully planned infrastructure, and water sector leadership are vitally important to the community at this time. Development of the Water Innovation Campus is a unique and timely opportunity to address regional needs locally by developing sustainable solutions that fit the Truckee Meadows, and build technology capacity in the region. The project should provide for economic development and job creation, national visibility and the ability to attract resources and qualified people to the region. FISCAL IMPACT The proposed project, if approved, would be partially funded in an amount not to exceed $25,000 from the FY17-18 professional services budget. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the NNWPC approve funding in an amount not to exceed $25,000 from the RWMF for the Water Innovations Campus project, and direct the Program Manager to execute an ILA with UNR for that purpose. JS:df Attachment

Northern Nevada is experiencing economic expansion and is transitioning to a more

knowledge-based / technology-centric economy. Water sector leadership, sustainable

water strategies, and thoughtfully planned infrastructure are vitally important to our region

at this time.

The Water Innovation Campus is a vision shared by the regional water utilities and UNR to

develop and implement leading edge and integrated water solutions and demonstrate

national leadership in the water sector.

Administratively and intellectually

housed at UNR to collaboratively

develop leading edge water

solutions for regional needs

Demonstrate

national leadership in

the water sector

Regional partners would be the

charter members developing the

water innovation campus over a

three year period

Additional members (including

regional utilities and state agencies,

industry, consulting firms, equipment

vendors) will be invited

Physical campus in

the form of pilot

and demonstration

units

Reclaimed water reuse

Water treatment technologies

Resource recovery (nutrients, energy, water)

Sustainable water management

Stormwater management

CORE FOCUS:

Located at full scale water,

wastewater and stormwater

facilities in region

Current advanced water

technologies demonstration

is the “embryo”

Innovation

Inspiration

Founders

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STAFF REPORT DATE: June 1, 2017 TO: Chairman and Members,

FROM: Chris Wessel, WRWC Water Management Planner Frank McDonough, Desert Research Institute, Associate Research Scientist

SUBJECT: Discussion and possible recommendation to the Western Regional Water Commission (“WRWC”) to approve three-month, no-cost time extensions for two Interlocal Agreements (“ILAs”) with the Desert Research Institute (“DRI”): a) The Cloud Seeding project for the 2016 – 2017 season; and b) The Cloud Seeding Monitoring Gauges project; and possible direction to staff.

SUMMARY The WRWC currently has two active ILAs with DRI associated with cloud seeding, as listed above. Staff anticipated that work associated with both projects would be completed by June 30, 2017, based on conditions from previous years; however, due to the significant amount of precipitation which the area experienced during the 2016 – 2017 fall and winter, DRI anticipates that a significant remaining snow pack will prevent the timely completion of portions of the required work. The Cloud Seeding project requires access to remove various snow generators in conformance with United States Forest Service permit conditions. In addition, DRI anticipates that the residual snow pack will restrict access and prevent installation of the last pair of automated precipitation gauges associated with the Cloud Seeding Monitoring Gauge project. For these reasons, DRI has requested three month, no-cost extensions for both ILAs. BACKGROUND Since 2009, DRI has conducted its cloud seeding program for the Truckee River and Lake Tahoe Basins using funds provided by either the Truckee Meadows Water Authority (“TMWA”) or the Truckee River Fund ("TRF"), and the WRWC. The current ILA for the Cloud Seeding project includes a budget for $100,000 from the Regional Water Management Fund (“RWMF”) to partially fund cloud seeding operations for water year 2016-2017. At the request of the Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission (“NNWPC”), DRI developed a proposal to better quantify the results of the Cloud Seeding program. The original scope of work and ILA for the Monitoring Gauges project required the installation of six precipitation gauges over a three-year period, at a cost not to excced $25,000 per year from the RWMF.


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RECOMMENDATION Staff requests that the Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission make a recommendation to the WRWC to approve three month, no-cost extensions for both the 2016-2017 Cloud Seeding project, and Monitoring Gauge project ILAs. CW:df



STAFF REPORT DATE: June 1, 2017

TO: Chairman and Members, Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission

FROM: Chris Wessel, Water Management Planner

SUBJECT: Discussion and possible approval of a Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement ("ILA") with the Desert Research Institute ("DRI") for continuing maintenance of the Washoe Evapotranspiration (“WET”) project, extending the agreement for a term of one year, in an amount not to exceed $10,000 from the Regional Water Management Fund ("RWMF").

SUMMARY DRI currently provides maintenance and data acquisition for five weather stations associated with the WET project. The attached proposed scope of work for an amount not to exceed $10,000, for Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2017-2018, will ensure program continuity for the coming year. The proposal will include maintenance of any additional weather stations added to the project within the time frame of the contract. BACKGROUND The Western Regional Water Commission ("WRWC"), as successor to the previous Regional Water Planning Commission, was assigned a 2007 ILA with DRI to upgrade and continue the WET Project, a website-based program that reports daily irrigation controller run-times calculated using estimates of local evapotranspiration rates. Since its assignment to the WRWC, the program has expanded to include five new sites: Wolf Run Golf Course, Valley Road at DRI, Lazy 5 Regional Park, Wilson Commons Park, and Mogul Mountain Park. Two additional stations have been funded, and are slated for installation, in the summer of 2017, at Cold Springs Park and North Valleys Regional Park. On May 17, 2017, the WRWC, at its budget public hearing, approved its FY 2017-2018 Professional Services Budget for the RWMF, which contains sufficient budget in the WET Project line item to support the proposed scope of work for continuation of the WET Project during fiscal years 2017-2018, for a cumulative total cost not to exceed $10,000 for the year. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the NNWPC approve a Second Amendment to the ILA with DRI for continuing maintenance of the WET Project, in an amount not to exceed $10,000 from the RWMF for FY 2017-2018, and authorize its Water Resources Program Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the ILA for that purpose. CW:df Attachment: DRI Annual Washoe ET Maintenance Proposal


Desert Research Institute Scope of Work

Continue Operation of the Washoe Evapotranspiration Project - Maintenance mode only -

Summary of Tasks:

1. Perform annual E.T. weather station maintenance for: • Wolf Run Golf Course • Valley Road at DRI • Lazy Five Regional Park • Wilson Commons Park • Mogul Mountain Park

2. Installation of two additional weather stations: one at North Valleys Regional Park, and a second at Cold Springs Park. 3 . Provide quarterly reports including progress on each task, website visit statistics and feedback from users

regarding the usefulness of the website and project. 4. Contact and distribute the Washoe E.T. brochure into the community. Contacts included the NV Landscape

Association and plant nurseries in the Reno/Sparks area. 5. Maintenance of the Washoe E.T. website.

Task Completion Schedule:

1. Distribute the Washoe E.T. brochure into the community. 2. Annual maintenance of all Washoe E.T. stations.

Budget:

1. Contract funds will remain at and not exceed $10,000 for fiscal year 2017-2018



STAFF REPORT

DATE: June 1, 2017 TO: Chairman and Members, Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission

FROM: Chris Wessel, Water Management Planner, SUBJECT: Discussion and possible recommendation to the Western Regional Water Commission

(“WRWC”) to approve a proposal from the Desert Research Institute (“DRI”) for continuation of the regional precipitation monitoring project, in an amount not to exceed $20,000 from the RWMF; and possible direction to staff.

SUMMARY Washoe County, and subsequently the WRWC have sponsored a precipitation gauge monitoring program over the last 18+ years, as part of regional water resource planning efforts. After the consolidation of the County's municipal water utility with the Truckee Meadows Water Authority, the WRWC, recognizing the importance and value of precipitation data for regional water planning, took over the program in 2016 as part of its regional water planning statutory mandate. The program involves data collection and maintenance of 77 manual gauges (the "Network") where measurements are collected. The gauges are serviced twice a year. The intended use of the precipitation data is to validate existing perennial groundwater recharge estimates within the targeted hydrobasins. The Network data has recently been compiled electronically and provides a unique opportunity to analyze the quality of Network precipitation records and use the data to validate spatial estimates of precipitation, while potentially improving existing groundwater recharge estimates. At staff’s request, the Desert Research Institute ("DRI") has submitted the attached proposal to provide DRI personnel to assist in the monitoring and maintenance of the Network, at a cost not to exceed $20,000, for Fiscal Year 2017-2018. FISCAL IMPACT If approved, the fiscal impact to the RWMF will be $20,000. Budget authority is located in Fund Group 766, Fund 7066, Account Number 710100, Professional Services, Cost Object WP310007. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the NNWPC review the proposal, and, if acceptable, recommend that the WRWC approve the proposal, in an amount not to exceed $20,000, to continue the project for Fiscal Year 2017-2018. CW:df Attachment: DRI Proposal


Washoe County Rain Gauge Network: Continued Operation Plan and Historical Data Analysis Personnel: Dan McEvoy, Greg McCurdy, and Albert Wolf, Desert Research Institute (DRI) and Western

Regional Climate Center (WRCC)

Purpose

Washoe County installed and maintained a storage rain gauge network (Network) of over 80 gauges with records that date back to the late 1990s. Following the recent merger of the Washoe County water utility with Truckee Meadows Water Authority, the Network program responsibilities have been assumed by the Western Regional Water Commission (WRWC). The program involves data collection and maintenance of manual gauges where measurements are collected and gauges are serviced twice a year. The intended use of the precipitation data was to validate and potentially improve existing groundwater recharge estimates that are commonly calculated using Hardman maps or Parameter Regression on Independent Slopes Model (PRISM; Daly et al. 1994) data. Additionally, Network could be used to provide improved monitoring of regional water sources and supplies. Precipitation measurements outside of the Network are sparse in this region, especially central and northern Washoe County, and minimal efforts have been put into validating spatial estimates of precipitation. The Network data has recently been compiled electronically and provides a unique opportunity to analyze the quality of Network precipitation records, use the Network data to validate spatial estimates of precipitation, and potentially improve existing groundwater recharge estimates. We are proposing to have Desert Research Institute (DRI) continue assisting in the monitoring and maintenance of the network.

Scope of Work

Network Monitoring and Maintenance

DRI has a long history of weather station installation and maintenance and Greg McCurdy and Albert Wolff have extensive experience in this field and have spent significant time in remote regions of Nevada. DRI will assist WRWC staff in the collection and maintenance of the Network. This partnership between WRWC and DRI staff will help to develop familiarity with the locations of gauges, routes to follow, measurement process, precipitation record keeping, and gauge maintenance. Fieldwork will be conducted twice a year, one in the Fall and one in the Spring, to the Network to empty gauges, record precipitation measurements, and perform maintenance on all gauges.


Figure 1. Network locations (blue dots) and PRISM control points (green dots) used in Jeton et al. (2005).

Cost Estimate

The Network Monitoring and Maintenance cost is estimated not to exceed $20,000 for fiscal year 2017-2018 .


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STAFF REPORT

DATE: June 1, 2017

TO: Chairman and Members, Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission (“NNWPC”)

FROM: John B. Rhodes, Legal Counsel SUBJECT: Report on legislative activities, including Bill Draft Requests and Bills pending in the

2017 session of the Nevada Legislature that may affect or are of interest to the Western Regional Water Commission (“WRWC”) and Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission (“NNWPC”).

The following staff report lists Bills pending in the 2017 Nevada Legislature, as of June 1, 2017, that may affect or are of interest to the WRWC and NNWPC. Pending Bills are noted with an Assembly ("AB") or Senate ("SB") designation, and the complete language of each Bill is available by clicking on the corresponding link contained in the electronic version of this report. The date following the BDR number in parentheses indicates the date the BDR was introduced as a Bill. WRWC staff and the WRWC Legislative Subcommittee will track these Bills, recommend positions to be taken, provide periodic updates to the NNWPC, and submit staff and/or the Subcommittee's recommendations to the WRWC, at its regular meetings, for possible approval and ratification or revision.


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Bill Drafts Requested and Bills Introduced

Water Issues

BDR/Bill Requester

AB138 Assemblywoman Carlton Authorizes collection of rainwater, without a water right, for certain domestic and wildlife support uses. (BDR 48-445, 2/10/17) [Duplicates SB74, Section 1. Amended, passed, to Governor 5/27]

Subcommittee Position Neutral / Watch

AB159 Assemblyman Watkins Prohibits hydraulic fracturing in this State. (BDR 46-593, 2/13/17) [Exempt]


AB209 Assemblyman Oscarson

Relaxes provisions governing the forfeiture and abandonment of water rights for non-use during drought conditions and in over-appropriated basins. (BDR 48-308, 2/13/17) [Amended, passed, approved by Governor 5/26, effective 7/1/17]


SB47 Senate Committee on Natural Resources Makes various changes relating to the appropriation of water. (BDR 48-499, 11/16/16) [Amended, passed, still in to Assembly 5/26.]


SB51 Water Resources, Division of Conservation and Natural Resources Revises provisions related to the adjudication of vested water rights and the appropriation of water. (BDR 48-180, 11/16/16) [Amended, passed, approved by Governor and effective 5/26/17]


SB74 Division of Water Resources of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Revises provisions relating to the planning and the development of water resources. (BDR 48-178, 11/17/16) [Exempt]

Subcommittee Position Support Section 1 only, Neutral / Watch on rest

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/79th2017/Reports/history.cfm?BillName=AB138



https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/79th2017/Reports/history.cfm?BillName=SB47




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BDR/Bill Requester

SB138 Senator Hardy Authorizes the creation of a local improvement district for a waterfront maintenance project. (BDR 22-678, 2/13/17) [Amended, passed, to Governor 5/30]


SB270 Legislative Commission's Subcommittee to Study Water (NRS 218E.200) Revises provisions relating to water. (BDR 48-359, 3/15/17) [Amended, waiver granted 5/29]


Ethics Issues

SB84 Commission on Ethics

Makes various changes to the Nevada Ethics Commission. (BDR 23-250, 7/21/16) [Amended, passed, to Enrollment 5/30]


Other Issues of Interest

AB34 Division of State Lands, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Makes various changes relating to state lands. (BDR 26-179), 11/16/16) [Amended, passed, approved by Governor 5/26, effective 7/1/17]


AB205 Assemblyman Nelson Araujo Revises provisions relating to cremation. (BDR 40-649, 2/13/17) [Amended, passed, to Senate 4/17]


AB375 Assemblyman Sprinkle Allows the imposition of certain county taxes to fund flood management projects of a flood management authority based on the recommendations of a flood control project. Requires committee and voter approval. (BDR S-473, 3/20/17) [Amended, passed Senate, back to Assembly 5/25]









Northern Nevada

Water Planning Commission

STAFF REPORT DATE: May 31, 2017 TO: Chairman and Members, Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission FROM: Jim Smitherman, Water Resources Program Manager SUBJECT: Program Manager’s Report

Attached are updated reports for items (a) and (b) for your review.

a) Report on the status of Projects and Work Plan supported by the RWMF; and

b) Financial Report on the RWMF.

6-07-2017 NNWPC Agenda Item 12a

Funds Ctr/ Project # Project Vendor Orig.PO Changes Balance Percent

Complete Start Date End Date

WP310002 Acquisition of water rights TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY 132,585.53 -32,608.71 99,976.82 25% 5/16/2013 6/30/2017

WP310005 Highland Canal Wtr Project FY2017-18 RENO, CITY OF 250,000.00 -196,912.25 53,087.75 79% 1/11/2017 1/11/2018

WP310008 Precipitation“Can”Gauge Monit FY16-17 BOARD OF REGENTS/DESERT RESEARCH 37,989.00 -6,475.78 31,513.22 17% 9/29/2016 9/30/2017

WP310101 Water Usage Review Program 2016/17 FY TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY 100,000.00 0.00 100,000.00 0% 7/1/2016 6/30/2017

WP310102 Washoe ET Program FY 2016-17 BOARD OF REGENTS/DESERT RESEARCH 10,000.00 -877.64 9,122.36 9% 7/1/2013 9/30/2017

WP310103 Cloud Seeding Project FY2016-17 BOARD OF REGENTS/DESERT RESEARCH 100,000.00 -45,839.21 54,160.79 46% 9/15/2016 6/30/2017

WP310113 Cloud Seeding Monitoring BOARD OF REGENTS/DESERT RESEARCH 25,000.00 -6,409.66 20,400.40 18% 7/1/2014 6/30/2017

WP310203 Advanced Wtr Treatment Demo. FY16-17 BOARD OF REGENTS, NSHE, obo UNR 155,699.00 -25,742.76 129,956.24 17% 7/1/2016 9/30/2017

WP310205 Regional Effluent Mgmt Strategy FY16/17 STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC 25,483.50 -7,181 18,302.50 28% 4/1/2015 9/30/2017

WP310303 Truckee Meadows Strmwater qual RENO, CITY OF 262,500.00 -127,977.04 134,522.96 49% 7/1/2016 6/30/2017

WP310305 Watershed Mgmt Plan Update FY2017-2019 RENO, CITY OF 70,000.00 0.00 70,000.00 0% 4/6/2017 10/6/2018

WP310502 Watershed Quality and TMDL RENO, CITY OF 15,131.75 0.00 15,131.75 0% 7/1/2015 9/30/2016

WP310603 RWMP Update - Editing STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC 25,000.00 -794 24,206.00 3% 11/3/2016 9/30/2017

WP310701 Minutes for FY2016-17 TRUCKEE MEADOWS REG PLAN AGENCY 7,000.00 -693 6,307.00 10% 7/1/2016 9/30/2017

WP310704 Envision Video Coverage for WRWC FY16-17 ENVISION VIDEO LLC 2,000.00 -1,020 980.00 51% 7/1/2015 6/30/2017

WP310704 FY17 Video Coverage NNWPC SOSUTV CORP 3,000.00 -1,338.75 1,661.25 45% 7/1/2016 9/30/2017

WP310707 TRIG Website RENO, CITY OF 2,198.89 0.00 2,198.89 0% 7/1/2014 9/30/2016

WP310717 TRIG Website Hosting for FY2016-17 RENO, CITY OF 20,176.00 0.00 20,176.00 0% 7/1/2016 9/30/2017

-- Indicates contracting in progress or project status being updated.

Status Report of Projects and Work PlanSupported by the Regional Water Management Fund

05/31/2017Fund 766Report 400/ZF15Fiscal Year 2017; Period 1 through 11

AccountsPlan

Budget

Actual(Revenue & Expenses)

PO Commit(Remaining PO Balance) Actual + PO

Available(Budget Minus Actual + PO) Avail%

PreCommit(PO's

Requested)

Available(Budget Minus

PO Requisitions) Avail% State Grants 40,000.00- 40,000.00- 100- 40,000.00- 100-* INTERGOVERNMENTAL 40,000.00- 40,000.00- 100- 40,000.00- 100- Interest-Pooled Inv. 27,985.00- 14,581.23- 14,581.23- 13,403.77- 48- 13,403.77- 48- RGL Pooled Inv. 2,388.66- 2,388.66- 2,388.66 2,388.66 URGL Pooled Inv. 17,467.90 17,467.90 17,467.90- 17,467.90- Water Surcharge 1.5% 1,416,677.00- 1,429,346.37- 1,429,346.37- 12,669.37 1 12,669.37 1* MISCELLANEOUS 1,444,662.00- 1,428,848.36- 1,428,848.36- 15,813.64- 1- 15,813.64- 1-** REVENUE 1,484,662.00- 1,428,848.36- 1,428,848.36- 55,813.64- 4- 55,813.64- 4- Professional Services 1,754,976.00 586,824.33 600,001.11 1,186,825.44 568,150.56 32 568,150.56 32 WRWC Staff & Legal 512,000.00 329,318.55 32,400.00 361,718.55 150,281.45 33.79 150,281.45 33.79 Fin Consult Services 10,000.00 8,700.00 8,700.00 1,300.00 13 1,300.00 13 Invest Pool Alloc Ex 892.89 892.89 892.89- 892.89- Lobbying Services 600.00 600.00 600.00- 600.00- Pmts to O Agencies 175,000.00 32,608.71 99,976.82 132,585.53 42,414.47 24 42,414.47 24 Seminars and Meetings 1,000.00 1,092.00 1,092.00 92.00- 9- 92.00- 9- Advertising 1,000.00 266.00 266.00 734.00 73 734.00 73 Undesignated Budget 20,000.00 20,000.00 100 20,000.00 100 Insurance Premium 3,286.00 3,286.00 3,286.00- 3,286.00- Combined Utilities 400.00 333.30 333.30 66.70 17 66.70 17 Travel 1,000.00 1,000.00 100 1,000.00 100 Overhead 129,600.00 71,379.34 71,379.34 58,220.66 211.52 58,220.66 211.52** EXPENDITURES 2,604,976.00 1,035,301.12 732,377.93 1,767,679.05 837,296.95 32 837,296.95 32*** Total 1,120,314.00 393,547.24- 732,377.93 338,830.69 781,483.31 70- 781,483.31 70-

Financial Report on theRegional Water Management Fund

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