City Hall Departments | City Of Sparks

Government Affairs

Reporting to the City Manager, Government Affairs Office exists to: Lead and manage the City’s Governmental Affairs Programs to include building relationships with local, state, federal officials and agencies. Coordinate...

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Business License Dept

The City of Sparks welcomes your business to our city. Our business license staff is available to assist you in completing your license application, as well as guide you through...

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Customer Service

***COVID-19 Essential vs. Non Essential Business information can be found here: https://covid19washoe.com/businesses/ ***Washoe County Health District is encouraging social distancing. As a precaution, we have decided to suspend all passport...

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Environmental Control Section

In 1977, the City of Sparks became the first municipality in the United States to receive an approved Environmental Pretreatment program from the U.S. EPA. The purpose of the pretreatment...

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Flood Information

Note: This page will be updated as new information becomes available. The inundation maps are based upon previous flooding events. Areas outside the shaded regions should still exercise due care as...

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Engineering Services

The Engineering Division checks subdivision and parcel maps, ensures compliance with design standards (Title 17), flood plain management, inspects development related projects, answers related public inquiries, and implements current GIS...

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Fire Department

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Public Information/Community Relations

Reporting to the City Manager, the City’s Public Information/Community Relations office exists to: Provide public information for the City. Serve as a liaison and chief spokesperson to the media on...

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Swimming & Water Fitness

View our Spring/Summer 2020 Activity Guide, which includes aquacise, senior aquacise, senior water fitness, parent/child with autism learn-to-swim program, adapted aquatics and swim lessons. You will also find details on...

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Sparks Redevelopment

Redevelopment is a primary tool used by the City of Sparks to keep local taxes at home and in the project areas that generate those taxes, to revitalize areas of...

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Sparks Municipal Court

Important notice: Effective immediately, the Sparks Municipal Court will be closed for business from Monday, November 16 through Wednesday, November 25. This decision was made to comply with Governor Sisolak’s ...

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Code Enforcement

The Sparks Code Enforcement Department helps maintain and improve the quality of our community by administering a fair and unbiased enforcement program of the zoning ordinance and related chapters of...

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Housing Program

Your home is often your biggest investment. Improving living conditions and extending the life of your home is extremely important. The City of Sparks Housing Rehabilitation Program is here to...

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Adult Sports

All adult sports have been cancelled through at least May 30 , 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and directives from Governor Sisolak. Whether you enjoy the excitement of competitive...

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Special Events Page

SPARKS EVENTS “It’s happening here” is a tagline that Sparks lives up to by offering some of the best special events in the Reno-Tahoe region. From spectacular fireworks displays at Star...

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Maps and GIS Resource Portal

Community Services Geographic Information Systems The City of Sparks operates a Geographic Information System (GIS) to provide current and accurate geospatial information in the form of maps, data, and analysis...

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Public Works

Facility Maintenance Parks Maintenance Street Maintenance Sewer Drains and Utility Support Equipment Services Public Works Manager Ron Korman 775.353.2271 rkorman@cityofsparks.us Assistant Public Works Manager Mark Andersen 775.353.2271 mandersen@cityofsparks.us

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Purchasing

The Purchasing Division oversees the policies and procedures relating to the legal aspects of procurement and contract administration. This is accomplished by providing centralized purchasing support for materials, supplies, services,...

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City Attorney’s Office

Vision: Our vision is to ethically, courageously and tirelessly pursue justice and represent the City of Sparks so that every single neighborhood in Sparks is safe and our City Attorney’s...

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Human Resources

Administer and coordinate human resource services for city departments. Provide employee services including benefits, worker’s compensation, recruiting, testing, training, job analysis and compensation. Manage employee relations. Administration: Develop and monitor...

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Planning and Zoning

Community Services Planning Division This division is responsible for all development review, plan checking, permitting, and entitlements including planned developments, subdivisions, zone changes, master plan amendments, code amendments, special use...

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Fire Prevention Bureau

IF YOU HAVE A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL 911 FOR ALL NON-LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES PLEASE CALL (775) 353-2231 For information and updates regarding active incidents, please refer to your local news source. Fire...

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Building Permits

Building permits are currently being processed by appointment only. We encourage you to apply, track processing status, check review comments and make payments online. If you need to drop off...

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Financial Services

The Financial Services Department includes the following Divisions: Administration Accounting Budget Information Technology Including IT Operations, Network Management and Systems Analysis & Development The Department is lead by Jeff Cronk, CPA, Chief...

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Community Services

The Community Services Department provides residents and businesses support in the following areas: Building Permits Code Enforcement Engineering Facility and Parks Maintenance New Development Support Planning and Zoning Redevelopment Support...

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City Clerk and Records Management

ALL NON-ESSENTIAL ADVISORY BOARD MEETINGS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE: SPARKS CITY COUNCIL, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, OR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...

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City Manager’s Office

The City Manager’s Office and Management Services Department are led by City Manager Neil Krutz. Neil’s biography can be found here. To contact the City Manager, please call (775) 353-2310....

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Parks & Recreation

Welcome! The opportunity to participate in recreational, social and cultural outlets is critical to the quality of life in any community. The Sparks Parks and Recreation Department provides programming for...

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Departments

Government Affairs

Business License Dept

Customer Service

Environmental Control Section

Flood Information

Engineering Services

Fire Department

Public Information/Community Relations

Swimming & Water Fitness

Sparks Redevelopment

Sparks Municipal Court

Code Enforcement

Housing Program

Adult Sports

Special Events Page

Maps and GIS Resource Portal

Public Works

Purchasing

City Attorney’s Office

Human Resources

Planning and Zoning

Fire Prevention Bureau

Building Permits

Financial Services

Community Services

City Clerk and Records Management

City Manager’s Office

Parks & Recreation