Reno Council Highlights For April 14

Press release from the City of Reno:

April 14, 2021

In our ongoing commitment to keep citizens and media informed, we’ve summarized the outcomes of a few key agenda items from today’s Regular Meeting of the Reno City Council:

B.12 - Reno Housing Authority Emergency Rental Assistance

Council awarded new funding to the RHA to continue to support the needs in our community with rental assistance. This award of approximately $5.7 million extends this program. RHA has invested more than $8 million in our region over a seven-month period to help more than 1,000 families in our community.

C.2 - Springview by Vintage Apartments Affordability

Council approved a fee reduction for the project located at Clear Acre Land and North McCarran Boulevard. The nearly 6.5 acre site will include 180 apartment units of entirely affordable housing. They will be income-restricted at or below 60 percent of the Average Median Income in the county.

C.3 - Marvel Way Empowerment Center Apartments Affordability

Council approved a fee reduction for the project located north of Marvel Way near Airway Drive. The project will include 42 units of affordable multi-family housing. Applicants must have an Average Median Income at or below 50 percent.

D.2 - Reno Neon Line District

Council directed to staff to continue negotiating a Development Agreement regarding the Neon Line District mostly along West Fourth Street. Staff emphasized that any potential subsidies could expire if the development does not happen. Any proposed agreement would come before council again for examination before any approval.

D.4 - Moana Pool and Public Safety Center Capital Projects Funding Plan

Staff provided a framework to solve funding challenges for the two critical projects, including approval for the construction of the Moana Pool. While the projects will receive grants, the city must have significant contributions in order to qualify. The sources proposed for the current fiscal year are available now and do not impact any other areas of the budget such as contingency, long term liabilities, capital already in progress, or capital already dedicated for a specific program. Going forward in the next two years, the funding sources include the sale of properties, pending settlements, annual savings, and other dedicated revenue sources.

G.1.2. - Reno Arts and Culture Commission

Council reappointed Dana Hatjakes.

G.1.3 - Reno Housing Authority

Council appointed Councilmember Oscar Delgado.

Reno City Council meetings are streamed live at Reno.Gov/Meetings and televised live on Charter Spectrum - Channel 194. Past public meetings can be viewed on YouTube.

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