The following are highlights from the May 13, 2024, Sparks City Council Meeting. Announcements/ Presentations Mayor Ed Lawson proclaimed the following: Interim City Manager Chris Crawforth announced the following vacancies: Council approved: … [Read more...]
City Briefs
From the City of Sparks CITY TO HOLD GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR FIRE STATION 6 The City of Sparks will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its newest fire station on May 9 at 4 p.m. The event will be held at 6963 Scheidbar Road in north Sparks where Fire Station 6 is being constructed. “We are thrilled to begin construction of our newest fire station,” said Mayor Ed … [Read more...]
City relocates 42 trees
In anticipation of an future project to widen Sparks Blvd., the City of Sparks will relocate approximately 42 trees to various local parks in the Sparks area. On Monday, April 8, crews began relocating trees along Sparks Blvd. north and south of O’Callaghan Drive between Baring Blvd. and Prater Way. The trees will be moved to several Sparks parks including Shelly Park, … [Read more...]
City helping those affected by March 29 critical incident
On March 29, an altercation with a man that began in Reno ended in a standoff and shootout near Greenbrae Drive and Rock Boulevard in Sparks resulted in three officers shot and the suspect dead. The incident has left the city rattled and damaged the homes of three residents. “We really don’t see these kinds of things happening in Sparks, this is a quiet, working-class … [Read more...]
City of Sparks to receive $3 million in rental assistance over next two years
The City of Sparks has received $1.5 million for rental assistance for elderly residents, people with disabilities and families and individuals facing unexpected emergencies. The money, which came from a bill passed by the Nevada Legislature, is for the current fiscal year, with an additional $1.5 million in rental assistance expected for the next fiscal year. The City … [Read more...]
City launches new interactive app for residents
The City of Sparks recently launched a new mobile app called My Sparks, which streamlines the process for residents to put in service requests (like alerting the city to potholes, graffiti, or abandoned cars), receive notifications, and easily access the most highly requested information. The My Sparks app is free and easy to download through the Apple Store or Google Play … [Read more...]
City launches new user-friendly website
There’s a lot “happening here” in the City of Sparks, with Sparks Marina infrastructure repairs, upcoming events, and improved ways of communicating with residents through the launch of a new website, podcasts, and notification system. The 2022 version of the City of Sparks website now features a better user experience by providing a directory and Help Center directly on its … [Read more...]
Construction begins on all-abilities playground at the Sparks Marina
Following the all-abilities playground that was installed at Pah Rah Park in 2017, the City of Sparks recently broke ground on another all-abilities playground at the Sparks Marina. Construction began on January 18 and will be closed as it removes and replaces the equipment with new play structures, shade, and a surrounding fence. The project was approved by the city council as … [Read more...]