Capital Projects Surcharge Advisory Committee Meeting
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Note: This summary is based on the meeting packet (minutes and transcript were unavailable or not used).
What Happened
The Capital Projects Surcharge Advisory Committee approved $330,210 in repairs and upgrades to the National Bowling Stadium and debated two unresolved issues: a bollards construction project's timing and potential bylaws changes.
Key Decisions
APPROVED — HVAC Chiller compressor replacement at National Bowling Stadium — Unanimous — $250,000 for critical cooling system upgrades funded by Capital Projects Surcharge
APPROVED — UPS #3 emergency power system replacement reimbursement to RSCVA — Vote count not recorded — $20,210 to restore power to control room and scoreboards before upcoming tournament
APPROVED — Exterior soffit light replacement at National Bowling Stadium — Vote count not recorded — $60,000 for exterior lighting work
APPROVED — Miguel Martinez re-elected as Committee Chair — Unanimous
Debated But Not Resolved
Bollards Project timeline — Committee member Carano worried about aesthetic impact and disruption to bowlers during March-May construction. Member Boulware asked about moving the project to August instead, but staff noted conflicts with Hot August Nights and other events. Staff will return with detailed maps of alternative pedestrian routes, logistics plans, and revised timeline analysis before next meeting.
Committee bylaws amendment — Member Schieve proposed requiring a Ward 1 representative on the committee. The committee did not vote on this. Staff to coordinate with City of Reno Agenda Manager to review and return with updated bylaws proposal.
What to Watch
$250,000 — HVAC chiller compressor and controls replacement at National Bowling Stadium — Capital Projects Surcharge Fund
$60,000 — Exterior soffit light replacement at National Bowling Stadium — Capital Projects Surcharge Fund
$20,210 — UPS #3 power supply replacement reimbursement — Capital Projects Surcharge Fund
Bollards project decision pending — Committee will receive updated construction timeline, pedestrian route maps, and event conflict analysis to decide whether to proceed with March-May schedule or shift to August.
Future spending pipeline — Committee has identified $5.52 million in planned projects through 2030, including $3 million for bowling lane replacement (due by 2029 USBC requirement) and $2.32 million in window replacements. Watch for formal approval votes as fiscal years approach.
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