City of Fernley Public Meeting

The City of Fernley held a public meeting on July 16, 2026, where key procurement and development topics were discussed. Significant attention was given to the establishment of the Fernley Power District, including a detailed presentation on the proposed ordinance, the 1% franchise fee, and its impact on attracting large energy consumers such as data centers. The council debated the ordinance's adoption, with concerns about long-term contracts and fee structures, ultimately tabling the bill for further review. Additionally, the council approved an amended development agreement for the Sherwood Village residential project, addressing infrastructure improvements and right-of-way acquisitions with developer financial responsibility for property impacts. The meeting also included approval of a $899,764 contract with CDM Smith for engineering design services to expand the surface water treatment capacity at the wastewater treatment plant, ensuring compliance with new water quality regulations. Other procurement-related actions included adopting a resolution to streamline special event business licensing fees and initiating the community development block grant program process for potential funding applications. The meeting featured presentations on AI technology awareness and animal services programs but focused primarily on infrastructure, utility, and development contracts and policies.