Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board Meeting - April 6, 2026

The City of Reno Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board met on April 6, 2026, to discuss several procurement and redevelopment matters. Key procurement actions included the approval of a $270,000 contract award to K7 for the construction of ADA-compliant restrooms at the Amtrak station, aligning with the city's capital improvement plan. The board also reviewed redevelopment project updates, including the Sierra Street Bridge replacement project funded with over $26 million in federal grants, which involves significant construction and traffic impacts anticipated to last until spring 2028. Additionally, the board discussed a proposed $1.8 million tax increment financing (TIFF) allocation for a 106-unit attainable housing project at 521 Lake Street, with further consideration of supplemental assistance pending potential extension of the redevelopment district's sunset date. The meeting included deliberations on governance updates to align contracting authority and administrative procedures with current city policies, and plans for future workshops to evaluate the agency's structure. Motions were passed to approve the Amtrak restroom contract and the interlocal agreement with the city for the project, as well as to recommend 100% TIFF reimbursement for the housing project through 2035, with a commitment to revisit financing if the district is extended.