1. City of Reno BLIGHT INTIATIVE
Alex C. Woodley, Acting Community Development Director
June 10, 2015

2. Immediate Suggestions:
CSAST Targeted areas of Blight (i.e. 4 block radius)
Utilize Blight Mitigation Fund for demolitions
4/19/2019
City of Reno

3. Immediate Suggestions:
Utilize Blight Mitigation Fund
4/19/2019
City of Reno

4. Immediate Suggestions:
Montello Property After E Existing Today
4/19/2019
City of Reno

5. Impacts of Blight Mitigation
4/19/2019
City of Reno

6. Ponderosa Motel Shut Down/Remodel
4/19/2019
City of Reno

7. Immediate Suggestions:
Proactively exapnd Multi Family Crime Free Training (RPD, BL, Code) & Brand the existing logo
Create regulations differentiating Liquor stores & Convenience stores
Amend Sign Ordinance or Licensing regulations (Alcohol licenses)
4/19/2019
City of Reno

8. Immediate Changes: Coordinate Together:
- Created an agreement of Consent for Abatement of blighted
buildings with detailed process requiring City Council approval and
Mayor signature
- Warrant vs. Consent
- In 2011 NRS amended to collect Special Assess. for Chronic Violators
- City sponsored these NRS amendments
- Requirement to codify process in local ordinances (quarterly report to City Council of assessed properties)
- At least 12 months notice to owner & total fines in excess of $5K
- Criminal Prosecution
- Developed procedures between the City Manager and the City
Attorney's Office to pursue chronic violators criminally
- RMC 8.22 Nuisances & Involvement of all parties
4/19/2019
City of Reno

9. Suggestions For Next Fiscal Year:
Coincide Code Enforcement Efforts with existing PW/CIP efforts
Neighborhood cleanups $4-5k ea.= $24k - $30k)
Replace remaining street cans with big bellies downtown $4.5k = $54k)
4/19/2019
City of Reno

10. Suggestions For Next Fiscal Year:
Create a program by ordinance requiring annual inspections of weekly motels (monitor success and possible expansion)
Create a program to educate youth and parents on codes pertaining to their homes and neighborhoods. (i.e. visit schools, community events, etc.)
For next vehicle replacement order a long bed pick up truck instead of a 4WD SUV. (Capacity to carry tools & equipment to facilitate immediate abatement of nuisance conditions.)
4/19/2019
City of Reno

11. Suggestions Without Limitations:
Purchase two 3’ dump boxes for qualifying low income neighborhoods; $5k ea. (establish minimum requirements)
Purchase a new heavy duty/hot water truck mounted pressure washer $20k each (used to clean alleys, curbs, etc.)
Create a fund (Arts & Culture) for murals with local artists for vacant bldgs w/o code violations. Create art instead of boarded up bldgs.
4/19/2019
City of Reno

12. Existing Public Art
4/19/2019
City of Reno

13. Suggestions W/out Limitations:
Purchase at least 1,000 graffiti kits to give out during City Council sponsored neighborhood cleanups ($10-$40 ea.)
Purchase 10 new portable graffiti cameras ($5k - $6k ea.)
Next Legislative Session amend NRS (30 day notice)
4/19/2019
City of Reno

14. Questions?
4/19/2019
City of Reno