The following are highlights from the Oct. 14 Sparks City Council meeting. Proclamation • Mayor Ron Smith proclaimed the month of November as Alpha-1 Awareness Month and urged citizens to increase knowledge and spread awareness about this Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1), a genetic condition that may result in serious lung disease in adults (COPD) and/or liver disease at … [Read more...]

The following are highlights from Monday’s Sparks City Council Meeting: • Sparks City Council confirmed the reappointment of Frank Petersen to the Sparks Planning Commission through December 31, 2021. • Council approved a Cooperative Local Public Agency Agreement (LPA) with the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) for a project to retrofit 20 to 30 intersections … [Read more...]

The following are highlights from Monday’s Sparks City Council Meeting: Commendation Sparks City Council commended Vance DeMars & 3-D Concrete for their help throughout the 2017 flood events. General Business • Sparks City Council appointed Councilman Kristopher Dahir to the Community Assistance Center-Transitional Governing Board. • Council approved a … [Read more...]

The following are highlights from Monday’s Sparks City Council Meeting: Commendations, Proclamations, and Presentations • Commended the Spanish Springs High School Cougar Marching Band • Proclaimed September 28 a day in honor of the Committee to Aid Abused Women • Proclaimed October 8-14 Fire Prevention Week • Proclaimed Wednesday, October 11 as International … [Read more...]

The following are highlights from Monday’s Sparks City Council Meeting: Commendations, Proclamations, and Presentations • The Sparks City Council recognized the City of Sparks Band, White Water, on many years of contributions to the Sparks community in both their musical abilities and volunteer work. • September 11, 2001, brought national attention to the duties, … [Read more...]

The following are highlights from Monday’s Sparks City Council Meeting: North Truckee Drain Realignment Update Construction of the North Truckee Drain Phase 3 Realignment project has required substantial acquisition of easements and right-of-way for both construction access and permanent facilities. Council approved $334,201 for easements and temporary off-site parking … [Read more...]

The following are highlights from Monday’s Sparks City Council Meeting: Strategic Plan Council approved the 2017-2022 Strategic Plan. The plan focuses on four strategic goals to include Public Safety, Infrastructure and Technology, Economic Development, and Citizen Engagement/Empowerment. The document is intended to serve as a road map for city staff in order to … [Read more...]