Reno City Council & Redevelopment Agency Board | September 9, 2026

The City of Reno held a City Council and Redevelopment Agency Board meeting on September 9, 2026, which included a variety of agenda items with a strong focus on community services, infrastructure, and public safety. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of capital maintenance projects such as repairs at the National Bowling Stadium and Reno Event Center, funded through the capital projects room surcharge fund. The council approved the purchase of three fire department light-duty vehicles and associated outfitting from state contracts, with a budget not to exceed $250,000. Additionally, the council accepted a $250,000 Conserve Nevada grant with a $50,000 city match for the design of the Dickerson Trail Bridge, a connectivity project identified in the Truckucky River Vision Plan. The meeting also covered lease amendments for city properties, zoning map amendments for development projects including a specific plan district for supportive housing for adults with developmental disabilities, and multiple grant awards to the Reno Police Department for traffic safety and law enforcement initiatives. The council discussed the use of surveillance technology by the police department, emphasizing transparency, policy development, and community trust. A recruitment process for the city clerk position was authorized, with council providing input on desired qualifications and salary placement. The meeting included public comments on various community issues but no direct contract awards beyond those mentioned. Overall, the meeting demonstrated active city governance with attention to capital improvements, public safety funding, and community development projects.