The following are highlights from the February 26, 2024, Sparks City Council Meeting.
Announcements, Presentations
- Mayor Ed Lawson proclaimed the month of February as Black History Month to pay homage to the rich history and contributions of Black Americans.
- Mayor Ed Lawson and City Councilmembers commended the Reno/Sparks Pop Warner Miners football team for their many achievements, including winning the 2023 National Championship.
- Interim City Manager Chris Crawforth announced one vacancy on the Building Code Board of Appeals for an electrical engineer or electrical contractor with at least ten years experience, five being responsible charge of work. This position for a two-year term ending March 31, 2026. Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2024 at 5 p.m. and can be found at cityofsparks/getinvolved.
- Interim City Manager Chris Crawforth announced one vacancy on the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee for a performing arts representative to fill a partial term ending November 30, 2024. Members must be a Washoe County resident, possess a full understanding of being an arts advocate, and have five years or more experience as an arts advocate. Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2024, at 5 p.m. and can be found at cityofsparks/getinvolved.
Council approved:
- A not to exceed $125,000 contract with Jim Gallucci for the design, fabrication, and installation of a commissioned art piece to be located on Victorian Avenue.
- The funding allocation of $111,000.00 for FY24 and $195,000.00 for FY25 as recommended by the Tourism and Marketing Committee for 2024 special events and the purchase of the art sculpture “IDENTITY AWARENESS: FAMILY”.
- The application for an $11,900 AARP Community Challenge grant to fund emergency preparedness “go-bags”, providing seniors with essential items during an emergency with no matching requirement.
- The Street & Highway Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC) for their FY 2025 Programs and Projects.
- A $994,007.00 construction contract with Sierra Nevada Construction, Inc. for the 2024 Street Rehabilitation Unit #1 – Vickie Lane Area.
Public Hearings
- Council held a public hearing and approved certification of a Comprehensive Plan amendment to change the land use designation from Intermediate Density Residential to Multi-Family Residential for an 8.75-acre site located at 3755 Moorpark Court.
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