Reno City Council approved $3.1 million in tax increment financing to preserve 100 affordable housing units for workers through 2035.

THIS WEEK IN RENO CITY COUNCIL

Reno City Council approved zoning changes for four properties, accepted a federal veterans grant, and authorized a recreation software contract totaling $150,000.

THE BIG DECISIONS

• APPROVED — LightHouse Sierra Specific Plan zoning amendment (3.03 acres, Ward 2) — 6-0 — Allows mixed-use development on rezoned property near downtown.
• APPROVED — Moose Ridge zoning amendment (42.43 acres) — 5-1 (Duerr opposed) — Reduces housing units from 120 to 46 with enhanced fire safety rules due to wildfire concerns.
• APPROVED — North Virginia Street zoning map amendment (16.78 acres, Ward 4) — 5-0 — Rezones from Mixed-Use Suburban to Mixed-Employment for business development.
• APPROVED — Tax Increment Financing for Coldwater Capital's workforce housing project at 521 Lake Street — Unanimous — $3.1 million ensures 100 units stay affordable for workers through 2035.

MONEY MOVES

• $4.4 million — Redevelopment Agency Area #1 and #2 budget augmentations — Tax increment financing carryforward and bond redemption funds for housing and capital projects.
• $150,000 — Parks and Recreation recreation management software contract with Rec Technologies Inc. — General Fund for online booking system and mobile app.
• $35,670 — Department of Veterans Affairs grant — Disabled veteran fitness and adaptive skiing programs.

STILL IN PROGRESS

• No items deferred this week.

BY THE NUMBERS

• Meetings held: 13
• Items voted on: 17
• Total spending approved: $7,968,265
• Unanimous votes: 8
• Contested votes: 1

PULSE QUESTION

QUESTION: Should Reno prioritize reducing new housing units for fire safety or allow more development in high-risk areas?

OPTIONS: ["Reduce units and require fire safety upgrades", "Approve more units with standard fire codes", "Unsure—need more fire risk data"]

TAGS

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

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