The following are highlights from the August 28, 2023, Sparks City Council Meeting.
Announcements/ Presentations
- Mayor Lawson proclaimed August 28, 2023, as Project Bear Hugs Day. Project Bear Hugs is a local organization dedicated to providing comfort and relief to victims of disasters for ten years.
- David Sousa presented Deputy Chief Clint Bellamy with the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Law Enforcement Award for his dedication and selfless service to the Sparks Police Department.
- David Sousa presented Kimberly Weingartner with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Certificate of Special Recognition for her outstanding support for Northern Nevada’s veterans and her establishment of the Katie Grace Foundation.
- Mayor Lawson recognized and presented certificates honoring the 2023 graduates of the Electricians Apprenticeship Program, a five-year program that earns them an associate degree.
- Mayor Lawson recognized and presented certificates honoring the graduates of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Apprenticeship Program.
- Dominic Sinnott, Director of Government Affairs, gave a presentation on Dragonfly Energy. Dragonfly Energy is a green energy storage industry leader, building RV and Marine lithium batteries in Reno and Sparks for more than 10 years.
Council approved:
- A $1,400,000.00 expenditure from the COPS Office FY2022 Technology and Equipment Program Award to purchase radios and radio equipment for the Police, Fire, and Public Works.
- A $963,493.00 Forensic Services contract with Washoe County Sheriff’s Office for FY23/24.
- A $2,910,000 contract, $1,455,000 for FY23/24 and $1,455,000 for FY 24/25, with the Reno Housing Authority to provide residential rental assistance to households within the City of Sparks, with an option to terminate the contract at the end of FY23/24.
Public Hearings
- Council held a public hearing and approved an ordinance authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Fire Station Bonds up to $15,000,000 to develop and equip Fire Station 6.
- Council held a public hearing and reversed the revocation decision of the Sparks Police Chief, allowing Aguitas Bar and Grill, 1825 Prater Way #103, to apply for an alcoholic beverage license. Council gave direction to the police chief to impose reasonable conditions to ensure the proper protection of the public health, safety, and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Sparks.
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