Reno City Council & Redevelopment Agency Board | August 12, 2026

The City of Reno held a City Council and Redevelopment Agency Board meeting on August 12, 2026, which included discussions on several procurement and budget-related items. A key procurement action was the approval of a professional services agreement with HDR Engineering for over $2 million to support construction management of the APWF project, involving staff augmentation during the 36-month construction period. The council also discussed strategic planning priorities for fiscal years 2027-2029, emphasizing safe and clean community initiatives, sustainability, and housing. Additionally, the council considered bill draft requests including a 15-year extension of the redevelopment area to support ongoing projects and the formation of a parks district with potential legislative changes to allow funding for maintenance. Several ordinances were adopted related to annexations, zoning changes, and sewer connection fees. The meeting also featured presentations on community programs such as rapid rehousing and utility assistance, as well as updates on emergency response efforts related to local wildfires. No votes or motions were taken that directly involved new capital improvement projects beyond those mentioned, but the redevelopment area extension and parks district formation could impact future procurement and funding opportunities.