Reno approves $287,500 in stormwater permit funding for FY27, a $25,000 increase to support manual updates and monitoring site relocation.

THIS WEEK IN RENO CITY COUNCIL

The Truckee Meadows Stormwater Permit Coordinating Committee approved the FY27 budget and monitoring contracts on May 28, 2026. All votes were unanimous across 10 agenda items.

THE BIG DECISIONS

• APPROVED — FY27 SWPCC Budget and funding agreement with Washoe Regional Water Commission — 5-0 — Reno will receive $287,500 for stormwater permit coordination, a $25,000 increase from prior year to fund manual updates and monitoring site relocation.
• APPROVED — Balance Hydrologics FY27 monitoring services contract — 5-0 — $247,656.20 for stormwater monitoring with increased lab fees. Optional costs available for relocating one outfall and one tributary.
• APPROVED — FY27 USGS Operation and Maintenance Agreement for North Truckee Drain near Big Fish Drive — 5-0 — $22,500 continues stormwater monitoring at same cost as prior year.
• APPROVED — Nevada Contractors Field Guide printing — 5-0 — $5,000 to print approximately 200 copies after grant funding was denied for a full guide update.
• APPROVED — CAMwise Consulting stormwater training development — 5-0 — $2,000 to create and conduct initial training sessions on stormwater infrastructure and maintenance obligations for homeowner associations and common interest communities.
• APPROVED — Invoice payments for FY26 stormwater monitoring — 5-0 — $36,674.26 combined for Balance Hydrologics ($25,705.26) and USGS ($10,969.00) services.
• APPROVED — Douglas Stormwater Utility adoption — Vote count not recorded — New stormwater utility rates take effect July 1, 2026 to support program operating costs and offset declining grant funding.

MONEY MOVES

• $287,500 — FY27 stormwater permit coordination activities — Washoe Regional Water Commission
• $247,656.20 — Balance Hydrologics monitoring services — 75% Washoe Regional Water Commission, 25% NDOT
• $22,500 — USGS North Truckee Drain monitoring — 75% Washoe Regional Water Commission, 25% NDOT

STILL IN PROGRESS

• FY2027-2030 NDOT interlocal funding agreement — No disagreement noted. Item was for discussion only; no action was scheduled. Agreement provides $80,000 per year for four years from Nevada Department of Transportation for stormwater activities.

BY THE NUMBERS

• Meetings held: 1
• Items voted on: 7
• Total spending approved: $557,656
• Unanimous votes: 6
• Contested votes: 0

PULSE QUESTION

QUESTION: Should the city invest more in stormwater education for residents and homeowner associations?

OPTIONS: ["Yes, increase funding", "Keep current funding level", "Reduce funding, prioritize monitoring only"]

TAGS

Budget, Infrastructure, Environment

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