Summary
Finance Director Vicki Van Buren walked the board through how the city's money works and how the FY2026/27 budget is coming together. Members pushed on property tax caps, state revenue sharing, and RTC funding — the kind of stuff that shapes what services Reno can afford.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
The FY2026/27 budget determines funding for city services residents rely on.
Reno residents who depend on city services funded by the budget.
City employees impacted by 36 frozen positions and constrained departmental operational funds.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Ward 4 NAB Regular Meeting - Apr 16, 2026
The city is wrestling with inflation and slowing revenue growth while trying to fund public safety, fill staffing vacancies, and catch up on capital maintenance. The budget book is online if you want the details.
Ward 1 NAB Regular Meeting - Apr 13, 2026
Finance Director Vicki Van Buren walked the board through how the city's money works and how the FY2026/27 budget is coming together. Members pushed on property tax caps, state revenue sharing, and RTC funding — the kind of stuff that shapes what services Reno can afford.
Financial Advisory Board Regular Meeting - Apr 9, 2026
The city is starting to build next year's budget and fee schedule. This discussion was carried over from the March meeting with no new update, but it will shape taxes, fees and services for the coming fiscal year.
Ward 6 NAB Regular Meeting - Apr 6, 2026
Finance Director Vicki Van Buren gave residents a preview of how the city is putting together next year's budget — the plan that shapes services, staffing, and spending across Reno.
Special Reno City Council Meeting - Budget Workshop - Mar 4, 2026
The City of Reno faced a projected $24 million budget deficit for fiscal year 2026/27 due to inflationary costs outpacing revenue growth. Staff and council successfully closed the gap through spending cuts, position freezes, and sanitation franchise fee adjustments.
Ward 3 NAB Regular Meeting - Mar 3, 2026
Finance Director Vicki Van Buren gave a presentation on the city's budget development process, highlighting economic factors like tourism revenue and business tax bases.
Ward 5 NAB Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026
Reno is facing a projected $4.4 million budget shortfall for the upcoming fiscal year due to slow revenue growth. To help balance the books, city leaders are looking at freezing positions and potentially bumping up the sanitation franchise fee.
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