Reno City Council approved a $50 million wastewater infrastructure loan to support future growth across the city.

THIS WEEK IN RENO CITY COUNCIL

Reno City Council approved major annexations, zoning changes, wastewater infrastructure funding, and housing development while also approving nearly $2.4 million in community service contracts.

THE BIG DECISIONS

• APPROVED — 116.4-acre Ladera Properties annexation in Ward 6 — 6-0 — Expands city limits but requires fire service solutions before any building can start.
• APPROVED — Zoning change for 161.2 acres on South Virginia Street from industrial to mixed-use residential and commercial — 5-1 — Opens west side land for homes and businesses; Councilmember Duerr opposed.
• APPROVED — $50 million State Revolving Fund loan for wastewater treatment facility — 7-0 — Funds critical infrastructure to handle future growth.
• APPROVED — 336-unit North Hills Townhomes development — Vote count not specified — Developer must pay approximately $2 million for regional road improvements.

MONEY MOVES

• $50,000,000 — State Revolving Fund loan for Truckee Meadows Wastewater Reclamation Facility dewatering construction — State loan program
• $2,010,000 — Storm drain to sanitary sewer cross-connection removal (I&I Mitigation Project) — City budget
• $1,700,000 — Station 12 Fire Station renovations — Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation grant

STILL IN PROGRESS

• Volunteers of America service coordinator contract — $275,000 contract amendment pulled for further discussion — Councilmember Duerr requested review due to constituent concerns about service performance.

BY THE NUMBERS

• Meetings held: 7
• Items voted on: 18
• Total spending approved: $56,885,316
• Unanimous votes: 11
• Contested votes: 2

PULSE QUESTION

QUESTION: Should Reno prioritize the Ladera Properties annexation despite fire service concerns?

OPTIONS: ["Yes, annexation drives growth", "No, wait until services are ready", "Unsure, need more information"]

TAGS

Housing, Budget, Public Safety, Infrastructure, Zoning, Social Services, Governance

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