Reno City Council approved a $93.4 million general fund budget for fiscal year 2027, setting spending levels across all city departments.

THIS WEEK IN RENO CITY COUNCIL

Reno approved a $93.4 million city budget for 2026–2027, funded $4 million in affordable housing loans, and greenlit $97,000 for public art at Cyan Park.

THE BIG DECISIONS

• APPROVED — FY2027 General Fund Budget of $93.4 million in taxes plus $73 million in fees and licenses — Unanimous — Sets all city department spending for the next fiscal year.
• APPROVED — $4,035,343 in affordable housing funding for rental assistance and apartment development loans across Reno and Sparks — Unanimous — Expands housing options for low-income residents.
• APPROVED — $97,000 for Cyan Park outdoor sculpture project with regional artist competition — 3-0 — Brings public art to a major park and supports regional artists.
• APPROVED — $60,000 for National Bowling Stadium exterior lighting upgrades and security improvements — Unanimous — Enhances safety and appearance of downtown landmark.

MONEY MOVES

• $93,400,000 — FY2027 City General Fund budget — Taxes and fees.
• $4,035,343 — Affordable housing loans and rental assistance — HUD consortium funding.
• $80,210 — National Bowling Stadium repairs (lighting and backup power system) — Capital Projects Surcharge.

STILL IN PROGRESS

• Internal Audit Function — Board to explore whether city should hire internal auditors or rely on external auditors — No deadline specified.
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System — City Manager to include external stakeholder input in system development — Ongoing development phase.
• Historical Renaming Policy — Marked as "in process" rather than closed — Remains on Historical Resources Commission agenda for 2026–2027.

BY THE NUMBERS

• Meetings held: 16
• Items voted on: 18
• Total spending approved: $177,645,343
• Unanimous votes: 11
• Contested votes: 0

PULSE QUESTION

QUESTION: Should Reno continue exploring an internal audit position to review city finances and compliance, or rely only on external auditors?

OPTIONS: ["Keep exploring an internal audit hire", "Stick with external auditors only", "Unsure"]

TAGS

Budget, Housing, Infrastructure, Governance, Parks, Social Services

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