The Reno City Council approved the Drone as First Responder program for the Reno Police Department on Wednesday, introducing four drones with real-time video and thermal imaging to improve response times and officer safety, in collaboration with the Real Time Information Center. The council also awarded a $2.1 million contract to West Coast Paving, Inc. for the 2026 Permanent Patch Program to restore streets and manage long-term maintenance costs, according to the City of Reno.
The council approved upgrades to Hilltop Park’s ballfield lights, with Summit Line Construction, Inc. receiving a $224,225 contract and Musco Sports Lighting LLC supplying equipment for $162,398 from Residential Construction Tax funds. They also allocated $126,200 to replace an ADA non-compliant pedestrian bridge at Teglia’s Paradise Park, ensuring accessibility for all visitors, as reported by the City of Reno…