Commission adopts parks ordinance, adds pool and pass fees for Storey County

The Storey County Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance 26‑339 (Bill 151) on second reading, amending the county parks code to include swimming pools, add definitions for Storey County residents and immediate family members, and establish a new fee schedule for parks and pools.

Laura Mather (staff) presented the ordinance and thanked the team for coordinating prior ordinance updates. The board's motion — read by Commissioner Mitchell — specified the new fee structure, including a $100 fee for Miners Park gazebo use by non‑residents, $0 for resident uses in many park categories, a $5 daily admission for pools and an $80 individual or family season pass structure. "This is the second reading of this chapter amendment," Mather said; the board then adopted the ordinance by unanimous vote.

The amendment also removes fees set by board resolution and places definitions and fee schedules in the code. There was a brief public clarification from County Manager Austin Osborne recognizing staff contributions to drafting the ordinance. The ordinance takes effect according to the county's adoption rules and will be implemented through county parks operations and published fee schedules.

Provenance: Topic begins at the public hearing opening and ends with the adoption vote recorded on second reading.