City report card shows vandalism declines

Vandalism is down in Carson City this year over the same time period last year, but ambulance calls are up, according to a report presented by strategic planning and special projects coordinator for the city, Linda Ritter.

The Carson City Operations Scorecard is a monthly business review related to citywide performance.

Other highlights from the report showed a decline in youth and adult sports, an increase in Jump Around Carson ridership and a decline in JAC Assist ridership, and a 10.9-inch higher precipitation measure than last year.

Ritter also presented an overview monthly update on economic indicators and capital, as well as statistical data related to employment and wages.

In other action Thursday, the board of supervisors:

• Authorized the open space manager to pursue a U.S. Forest Service Legacy grant toward the purchase of the Benna-Marshall property of about 45.5 acres in the Carson Range in Ash Canyon.

• Approved a conceptual plan from the Carson City School District regarding the district's upcoming improvements to Empire Elementary School and forwarded the issue to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their recommendations.

• Presented a proclamation recognizing Carson Middle School Recycle/Environmen-tal Club for its recycling and upcycling efforts and work on their current project of creating a wetlands habitat our of a drainage pond at the school.

• Presented a proclamation designating April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, encouraging citizens, community agencies, religious organizations, medical facilities and businesses to partner in efforts to prevent child abuse.

• Presented a proclamation for April 10-17 as National Library Week and urging everyone to thank the Carson City Library staff for a job well done.

• Acting as the liquor and entertainment board, approved Scot Ryan as the liquor manager for Raley's, 3701 S. Carson St.