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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Reno public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Santerra-Quilici Water Storage Tanks
Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) received approval to relocate two 400,000-gallon water storage tanks to a more feasible hillside location to serve the approved Santerra-Quilici Ranch subdivision. The review addressed hillside grading, cuts and fills, and seismic safety standards.
FY27 stormwater program budget increase
The regional stormwater program is getting more money next year — $287,500 from the WRWC (up $25,000) and $80,000 a year from NDOT (up from $70,000). The extra funds cover updating manuals and relocating monitoring sites.
Western Regional Water Commission Appointment
The committee picked Sparks Council Member Charlene Bybee to represent the wastewater facility on the Western Regional Water Commission for two years — a seat that helps shape regional water policy.
Multi-Family Recycling and Neighborhood Services
Board members discussed ongoing resident concerns regarding the lack of recycling services in multi-family housing complexes, HOA fencing rules, and cul-de-sac snow plowing.
American Flats Project Utility Coordination
City staff are working with consultants and utility providers to evaluate pricing and timelines for utility services at the American Flats Project.