Water and wastewater users in Nevada City could see fee hikes coming down the pipe as the City of Nevada City is currently going through steps needed to do so. 

According to the city staff report, water users would see a 25% increase in costs each year for the next 5 years, while wastewater use would result in a 12% increase each year for the next five years. 

For example, a water user currently paying $48 bi-monthly in fees, would be paying $198.41 bi-monthly by 2030. 

A current wastewater user paying $159.31 bi-monthly, would be paying $250.67 bi-monthly by 2030.

“It is necessary to periodically review rates to ensure that the City can obtain sufficient funds to develop, construct, operate, maintain, and manage its water and wastewater system on a continuing basis, in full compliance with federal, state, and local requirements,” a staff report prepared by Interim City Manager Joan Phillipe said.

Council and staff will convene on the matter at their next regularly scheduled council meeting this Wednesday January 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Nevada City Hall, 317 Broad Street. 

“It is recommended that City Council select a rate option for both water and wastewater and direct staff to initiate the Proposition 218 noticing process. This will involve public engagement and noticing to receive and consider feedback regarding the proposed rates and with public meetings and a hearing as mandated by Proposition 218 for formal adoption of rate adjustments,” the staff report said. 

City to look at Enterprise Fleet services 

Also at Wednesday’s meeting, the city of Nevada City will consider approval of an agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management to the tune of up to $400,000 per year.

“To increase fleet efficiency, reliability, and reduce expensive repair and fuel costs, staff has researched leasing options that would be a benefit to the organization,” the city staff report reads. “The City of Nevada City currently purchases all fleet vehicles on a cash basis, meaning the entire cost of each vehicle is paid at the time of purchase. This can be heavily impactful to the city as a whole and difficult to adequately budget for. Utilizing Enterprise Fleet Management would yield moderate savings while simultaneously improving fleet viability, safety, and appearance.”

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The Nevada Men’s Basketball team will host new Mountain West member Grand Canyon University this Tuesday.

The game will be played in Reno at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 27 and will be broadcast on FS1.

This will be the fourth time the two programs have played.

GCU is coming off a 68-57 win over Fresno State and are 14-6 on the season.

Meanwhile, Nevada is coming off an 80-73 loss to New Mexico on Saturday.

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Does it seem like everyone’s getting snow but us? While most of the country is digging out from a round of snowstorms, northwestern Nevada and the Sierra are struggling through low-precipitation conditions.

This week might bring a degree of relief, with a chance of precipitation from Wednesday through Sunday, especially around Lake Tahoe.

We might not have much of a snowpack, but the calendar is packed. Nevada men’s basketball has a pair of home games this week, including a big one on Friday night against in-state rival UNLV, and the Reno Ice Raiders will host a two-game set against San Diego. The Sierra Arts Foundation’s annual beer-and-music fundraiser is set for Saturday night, and the concert lineup includes everything from country-rock to indie to jazz and funk.

Here’s a look at the week ahead for Reno, Sparks, Lake Tahoe and northwestern Nevada as the calendar rolls into February.

Reno-Tahoe events, Jan. 26-Feb. 1

Carnival of Chaos Tour, Jan. 26: Quite a mixed bill here, as rapper Ouija Macc and Wacco The Kidd team with humorous punk/metal band Green Jelly and a troupe of wrestlers — all hosted by Insane Clown Posse member Violent J. It all begins at 6:30 p.m. at Virginia Street Brewhouse, 211 N. Virginia St. Tickets are $35-$40. Details at jmaxproductions.net.

Weakened Friends, Jan. 27: For a decade, this band from Portland, Maine has been beguiling indie rock fans with its post-punk influenced sound. They play at 7 p.m. at Holland Project, 140 Vesta St. Tickets are $17-$19. Details: 775-742-1858 or hollandreno.org.

Nevada men’s basketball vs. Grand Canyon University, Jan. 27: The Wolf Pack hosts the Lopes in a Tuesday evening matchup at Lawlor Events Center, 1664 N. Virginia St. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. For details and tickets, call 775-348-7225 or visit nevadawolfpack.com.

Dexter and the Moonrocks, Jan. 27: A country-rock group from Texas that has dubbed its sound “Western space grunge,” this band plays at 8 p.m. at Virginia Street Brewhouse, 211 N. Virginia St. Tickets are $30-$40. Details at jmaxproductions.net.

“Lonely Planet,” Jan. 28-31: It’s the final week for this two-person play about gay friends navigating loneliness and connection against the backdrop of the AIDS epidemic in the 1990s. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; Wednesday’s performance includes a 60-minute pre-show, “Living Memory: An Intergenerational Conversation.” It’s happening at Brüka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St. For details and tickets, visit bruka.org.

Dave Mason, Jan. 29: The famed singer/songwriter/guitarist known for his time with Traffic, session work and a solo career will be sharing stories from his new book, “Only You Know And I Know” at this spoken-word event and will answer audience questions during this show. It takes place at 6 p.m. at Nashville Social Club, 1105 S. Carson St., Carson City. Tickets are $130-$140. Details at thenashvilleclub.com.

Your Arms Are My Cocoon, Jan. 29: A lo-fi emo-pop concoction from Chicago, this solo artist plays at 7 p.m. at Holland Project, 140 Vesta St. Tickets are $12-$15. Details: 775-742-1858 or hollandreno.org.

The Bunny The Bear, Jan. 29: This band from Buffalo, New York that mixes electronic music with metal plays at 8 p.m. at Club Underground, 555 E. Fourth St. Tickets are $5. Details at clubundergroundreno.com.

Sang Matiz, Jan. 29-31: With a myriad of influences, this Bay Area band combines funk and jazz with music from South American and Africa. They play at 7 p.m. the first night and 8 p.m. subsequent nights at Terrace Lounge, Peppermill Resort Casino, 2707 S. Virginia St. Details at peppermillreno.com.

“The Cottage,” Jan. 29-Feb. 1: A comedy about marriages, secrets and human relationships, set in a cottage in the English countryside. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St. For details and tickets, visit renolittletheater.org.

Nevada men’s basketball vs. UNLV, Jan. 30: It’s rivalry time! The Wolf Pack hosts the Rebels in a Friday night matchup at Lawlor Events Center, 1664 N. Virginia St. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. For details and tickets, call 775-348-7225 or visit nevadawolfpack.com.

Reno Ice Raiders vs. San Diego, Jan. 30-31: Reno’s semipro hockey team hosts the Renegades in a two-game set at Reno Ice, 15500 Wedge Parkway. For details and tickets, visit renoiceraiders.com.

Magique, Jan. 30-31: A show that blends magic, comedy and dance takes place at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Shows are at the Celebrity Showroom, Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks. Tickets are $60-$140. For details, call 775-356-3300 or visit cnty.com/nugget.

Winter Band Wars, Jan. 31: A contest show featuring 16 bands or artists from Reno. It takes place at 7 p.m. each night at Club Underground, 555 E. Fourth St. Shows are Jan. 31, Feb. 7 and 21. Tickets are $10-$20 for each show. Details at facebook.com/clubundergroundreno.

Shane Dwight, Jan. 31: The blues/Americana guitarist from Nashville will play at 7:30 p.m. at Nashville Social Club, 1105 S. Carson St., Carson City. Tickets are $30-$35. Details at thenashvilleclub.com.

Brew HaHa 2026, Jan. 31: A fundraiser for Sierra Arts Foundation, this annual event includes a live band among the beer sampling from regional brewers. It begins at 8 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom, Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks. Tickets are $75-$95. For details, call 775-356-3300 or visit cnty.com/nugget.

Hashtronaut, Jan. 31: A stoner/doom band from Colorado that’s gaining a big audience from touring, Hashtronaut plays at 8 p.m. at The Alpine, 324 E. Fourth St. Tickets are $15. Details at thealpine-reno.com.

Analog Dog, Jan. 31: Not beholden to a particular genre, but having elements of modern indie pop, jazz fusion and neo-disco, this group from San Francisco plays at 8:30 p.m. at Lo-Bar Social, 445 California Avenue. There is a $5 cover charge. Details at lobarsocial.com.

Boogie T, Jan. 31: This bass music DJ/artist, whose real name is Brock Thornton, performs at 9 p.m. at Cargo, Whitney Peak Hotel, 255 N. Virginia St. Tickets are $35-$45. For details, call 775-398-5400 or cargoreno.com.