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Accelerated program keeps streets looking good.

Sharon Spangler — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:37:13 +0000

This is the second summer of the City of Reno’s accelerated neighborhood street program. It is a preventive maintenance plan that is cost efficient and less hassle for residents than the complete overhaul of a street.
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siZNFIHvmTI]

Man-made wetland could cut pollutants to Truckee.

Sharon Spangler — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:06:18 +0000

Reno joined with JBR Environmental and a UNR student to design and install a wetland in a northwest Reno neighborhood in a pilot project to take sulfide out of the creek that flows through the area.
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yTub8a8JCk]

Grant supports art program for seniors

Michele Anderson — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:52:44 +0000

The Reno City Council has accepted a $2,555 grant from the Nevada Arts Council for an art education program for senior citizens.

The funding will provide a series of artist-led workshops, which culminate in community performances by adults 55 years and older, focusing on music of the late 1920’s through the early 1940’s.

The grant will be matched by the City of Reno through a variety of in-kind sources including Parks, Recreation, and Community Service staff time, facility use, design services, and program budget. There will not be any financial impact to the City’s general fund.

To learn how the City of Reno is working to support, enhance the lives, and meet the needs of seniors in our community visit www.reno.gov, click “Government,” then “Parks, Recreation & Community Services,” and “Senior Programs.”

Helping individuals to live independently

Michele Anderson — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:21:24 +0000

A contract, approved by the Reno City Council on Wednesday, will enable low income residents with disabilities to continue to live independently.

The $26,000 contract with Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living (NNCIL) will provide for accessibility improvements to homes of Reno residents. The funding is through Community Block Grants (CDBG).

NNCIL provides comprehensive services to the area’s disabled population. Each year since 1985 the City has provided CDBG funds to NNCIL for accessibility modifications. Under last fiscal year’s contract, NNCIL installed improvements such as ramps, grab bars, threshold ramps, porch lifts, handheld showers, ADA toilets, and widened doors. Additionally, they provided 272 individuals and businesses with technical assistance with ADA compliance.

The CDBG Program provides annual direct grants to communities that can be used to expand affordable housing and economic opportunities, to revitalize neighborhoods, and/or to improve community facilities and services, principally for the benefit of low to moderate income individuals.

The City of Reno receives annual CDBG allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Sidewalk improvements in the Linden-Grove area, the Oliver-Montello Neighborhood Revitalization, numerous pedestrian ramps within our community, and the West Street Market are just some examples of beneficial projects that were funded with the assistance of the CDBG Program.

For more information about Reno’s CDBG Program visit www.reno.gov, select “Government”, then “City Manager’s Office”, and “Community Resources.”

Employee Norma Clary retires after 30 years.

Sharon Spangler — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:56:52 +0000

The Council congratulated Norma Clary for 30 years of service with a proclamation. Norma worked for five different Finance Directors during her employment with the City.