The issues with the D’Andrea Clubhouse are moving forward now that the city council has taken it into its own hands. At the March 27 meeting, this item was discussed in length as D’Andrea residents express growing frustration about the burned-down eyesore that is greatly impacting the community. After the clubhouse fire in October 2015, not much has been done with it. It … [Read more...]
City Council News
Infrastructure Rehabilitation Contract Council awarded a contract to Spanish Springs Construction in the amount of $637,444 to rehabilitate city curbs, gutters, and sidewalks. The project involves the complete replacement and rehabilitation on K Street, L Street, and M Street from Stanford Way to Probasco Way. The existing curb and gutter infrastructure has deteriorated over … [Read more...]
City to use $1.5M from lodging tax for Victorian Square theater renovation
Sparks City Council approved a plan on Monday that will allow up to $1.5 million from an already-in-place lodging tax to go towards the vacant Victorian Square Theater renovation. Syufy Enterprises, which owns the building that houses the Victorian Square cinema, presented the proposal with intent to renovate and re-open the theater that shut down in September 2016. Syufy … [Read more...]
Sparks City Council news
The following are highlights from last Monday’s Sparks City Council Meeting: Litigation due to Assembly Bill 39 — The Sparks City Council voted to join litigation regarding Washoe County’s bill draft request initiated by the Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency’s Governing Board, introduced as Assembly Bill (AB) 39 for the 2017 Nevada Legislative Session. The City of … [Read more...]
Final phase of Truckee River Flood Project OK’d
Following a recent storm where Northern Nevada got hit with torrential downpours, the Sparks City Council approved a $14,118 contract with Q&D Construction to build the final phase of the North Truckee Drain Realignment Project. This third part of the Truckee River Flood Project will help reroute storm water further downstream of the Truckee River to minimize flooding in … [Read more...]
Council Approves $15K in Funds for Cops Study
Sparks is spending $15,000 to help fund a study that will try to identify and recommend the best practices for reducing crime and building trust in area law enforcement officers. The Sparks City Council voted to spend money obtained in drug forfeiture and seizure funds for a study that will also include Reno police and the Washoe County sheriff’s office. Back in December … [Read more...]
Trottin’ on Turkey Day
Sparks City Council Highlights
The following are highlights from the June 13 Sparks City Council Meeting: More development at Victorian Square The Sparks City Council approved Resolution No. 3297 which approves the sale by the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Sparks of two parcels totaling approximately 1.36 acres located within Victorian Square to SWD-Quarry Bridges, LLC. The parcels are located … [Read more...]