Special Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board

Believe Plaza use and community access — Public comment raised concerns about leasing public land to a private business versus preserving it as free public space for community gatherings, food distribution, and skateboarding — Board deferred final decision to Redevelopment Agency Board.

Data center environmental impact — Residents commented on concerns about water usage, energy consumption, pollution, and noise from data centers operating in Reno — No action taken; issue remains under community discussion.

Redevelopment Agency Participation Programs and Processes updates — Staff requested feedback from the Advisory Board before submitting formal amendments to the Agency Board for adoption — Staff will incorporate feedback and bring recommendations to Agency Board at future date.

$12,000,000 — RDA 1 and RDA 2 capital projects — Tax increment revenue

$4,400,000 — RDA 1 programs allocation — Tax increment revenue

$3,000,000 — RDA 2 reserve — Tax increment revenue

$1,500,000 — RDA 1 eighteen-month reserve — Tax increment revenue

Believe Plaza lease decision — Redevelopment Agency Board will vote on whether to lease/sell Believe Plaza to The Eddy at $1 per year. Community divided on preserving public land versus private development.

Participation Programs updates — Formal amendments to Agency Board participation programs coming for adoption; check what changes staff recommends based on Advisory Board feedback.