Reno approved $330,000 in community block grant funding for pedestrian ramps, school zone beacons, and audible intersection signals.

THIS WEEK IN RENO CITY COUNCIL

Reno approved $330,000 in community projects for accessibility and school safety while planning the next stormwater committee meeting.

THE BIG DECISIONS

• APPROVED — FY 2023/2024 Community Development Block Grant spending of $330,000 for pedestrian ramps ($180,000), school zone beacons ($100,000), and audible intersection signals ($50,000) — unanimous — improves safety for students and people with disabilities across Reno.
• APPROVED — $200 funding for Stormwater Permit Coordinating Committee logo banner at NWEA Water Palooza public education event — 4-0 — helps teach residents about water quality protection.

MONEY MOVES

• $180,000 — Pedestrian ramps for ADA accessibility — FY 2023/2024 Community Development Block Grant
• $100,000 — School zone flashing beacons near Echo Loader and Libby Booth Elementary Schools — FY 2023/2024 Community Development Block Grant
• $50,000 — Audible signals at intersections — FY 2023/2024 Community Development Block Grant

STILL IN PROGRESS

• No items deferred this week.

BY THE NUMBERS

• Meetings held: 4
• Items voted on: 5
• Total spending approved: $330,200
• Unanimous votes: 2
• Contested votes: 0

PULSE QUESTION

QUESTION: Should Reno prioritize spending on school safety equipment like flashing beacons or street accessibility improvements?

OPTIONS: ["School safety equipment", "Street accessibility improvements", "Both equally"]

TAGS

Budget, Infrastructure, Public Safety, ADA/Accessibility, Environment, Governance

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