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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fernley public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Hydrant meter deposit fees
The council will consider changing the deposits charged for hydrant meters — the temporary water meters contractors use on job sites.
Utility contracts for rate study, Good Earth infrastructure, and emergency generator
Both funds remain healthy — water net position around $141 million, sewer around $58 million — but cash is drawing down as the city catches up on deferred maintenance. Officials said rate and fee decisions, possibly bonds or grants, will need revisiting as capital spending continues.
Rolling Meadows Lift Station H2S treatment contract
A consent item proposed an annual contract with Evoqua Water Technologies, capped at $80,614.88, to rent equipment and treat hydrogen sulfide gases at the Rolling Meadows Lift Station.
Ricci Tank #2 construction
The council approved a $3.39 million contract to build a second Ricci water tank, plus a Shaw Engineering contract for oversight — a major investment in water storage capacity.
Storm Drain Master Plan
The city hired Lumos & Associates for up to $156,000 to plan how Fernley handles stormwater citywide. Flooding and drainage matter to every neighborhood, especially with growth underway.