Reno Considering Franchise Rights for Tri-County Electric

The City of Reno Council will consider Ordinance No. 2025-13 granting Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. franchise rights and easements to operate its electric utility within the city’s public rights-of-way for a fee. The ordinance would formalize use of streets, alleys, highways, and other public grounds for construction and maintenance of the electric system.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

UTILITIES

Renewal

Future ordinance adoption would establish a franchise granting Tri-County Electric Cooperative rights to use city rights-of-way for utility operations, including payment of a franchise fee; specific term and renewal provisions are not stated in the agenda.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

City of Reno City Council Meeting Agenda May 18 2026

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Who was awarded the utilities contract by City of Reno?

Tri-county Electric Cooperative Inc was awarded this utilities contract by City of Reno, as recorded on May 18, 2026.

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