Council approves Afton senior housing support, labor pact, $3.2M separation program and multiple contracts

The Sparks City Council on Jan. 27 approved a set of measures to advance a 142‑unit senior affordable housing project, implement a one‑year contract with the firefighters’ union, authorize a voluntary employee separation program and award multiple construction and interlocal contracts.

The council voted unanimously on each item during the meeting, approving: a resolution backing use of funds from the State of Nevada account for the Afton Senior Housing project; a one‑year collective bargaining agreement with International Association of Fire Fighters Local 731 covering July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025; authorization for a voluntary employee separation program not to exceed $3.2 million; and multiple construction and professional services contracts and interlocal agreements tied to streets, sewer and radio system upgrades.

Votes at a glance - Resolution 3454 — Support for use of funds from the State of Nevada account for affordable housing (Afton Senior Housing, 142 units). Motion to approve carried unanimously. The resolution supports a deed restriction reserving 100% of units to senior households at or below 80% of area median income for a minimum of 30 years and puts the City on record supporting the project’s application for Nevada Housing Division funds. - Collective bargaining agreement AC 6087 — One‑year CBA with IAFF Local 731 (July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025). Motion approved…