Reno City Council and Redevelopment Agency Board | September 23, 2026

The City of Reno held a City Council and Redevelopment Agency Board meeting on September 23, 2026, which included extensive public comments primarily focused on the recent Hawk Fire disaster and community recovery efforts. Key procurement-related discussions involved approval of a $10,000 precision rifle donation to the Reno Police Department, which passed despite some opposition. The council also approved a $2.45 million grant from the Pennington Foundation to accelerate the Reno Fire Department's apparatus replacement plan, including the purchase of two fire engines and one aerial ladder truck. Additionally, the council discussed and approved updates to the tax increment financing (TIF) program, including provisions for supplemental funding to support financially feasible redevelopment projects. A significant agenda item was the approval of an owner participation agreement with Cold Water Capital LLC for tax increment financing assistance up to $3.1 million to support the development of 107 units of attainable workforce housing at 521 Lake Street. The agreement includes a commitment to maintain workforce housing affordability for 15 years, with the funding structured to reimburse property tax increment and provide supplemental assistance as needed. The meeting also covered financial updates, parks and recreation master plan implementation, and zoning amendments, with no other major procurement actions noted.