Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board Meeting 3/2/26

The City of Reno Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board met on March 2, 2026, to discuss various redevelopment projects, capital improvement plans, and funding allocations. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a capital improvement plan with a proposed budget of approximately $2 million for Redevelopment Area 1 and $10 million for Redevelopment Area 2, focusing on infrastructure projects such as sidewalk improvements, river path construction, and park enhancements. The board also reviewed the feasibility of using redevelopment agency funds for policing activities, with legal counsel advising that such expenditures are limited to specific circumstances directly tied to redevelopment projects. Additionally, the board discussed the Small Walls Program, a new placemaking initiative providing grants up to $10,000 for public art installations to activate vacant storefronts and reduce blight. Motions were passed to approve the capital improvement plan and the fiscal year 2027 operating budget, with recommendations to prioritize projects that stimulate economic development and leverage partnerships for funding. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but the meeting emphasized strategic allocation of redevelopment funds and programmatic initiatives to enhance downtown and neighborhood districts.