CITY OF RENO NEWS — This last week Reno was filled with thousands of people enjoying classic cars, a little nostalgia, and various events for Hot August Nights.
“This year’s event was the most successful yet,” advised City of Reno Special Events Program Manager Alexis Hill. “From the new partnership between Barrett-Jackson and Hot August Nights to the cruises and show-n-shines, people were really enjoying themselves and the Biggest Little City. The businesses, volunteers, promoter, and participants were great to work with really helped make the event fun and safe.”
The City of Reno’s final statistics for Hot August Nights have been collected and are as follows:
City of Reno’s Community Safety & Service Team (CSAST) statistics:
(CSAST was created to ensure departments within the City work collectively with business and property owners. The team consists of representatives from the Reno Police Department, Code Enforcement, Business License, and Reno Fire Department plus will include other agencies when needed.)
· 19 downtown businesses and the Aces Baseball Stadium were visited with 18 of the business in compliance.
Reno Police Department statistics (these numbers do not include warnings):
Total Arrests: 24
Misdemeanor Citations: 4
Civil Protective Custody: 7
Charges:
- Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) – 1
- Open Container Alcohol: 8
- Minor In Consumption – 2
- Disturbing the Peace – 3
- Graffiti – 1
- Riding Bicycle Where Prohibited – 1
- Sitting/Lying where prohibited – 1
- Runaway Juvenile – 1
- Warrant Arrest – 2
- Probation Violation – 2
- Domestic Battery- 2
- Obstructing & Resisting – 3
- Intoxicated Pedestrian In Roadway -2
- Careless/Reckless Driving – 4
- Trespassing – 1
In 2012 the Police Statistics were consistent with the 2013 event.
The 2012 Reno Police Department statistics (these numbers do not include warnings):
- Felony Arrests: 2
- Misdemeanor Arrests: 20
- Misdemeanor Citations: 2
- Civil Protective Custody: 7
On March 13, 2013, the Reno City Council approved $40,000 in in-kind sponsorship for City services for the event which will cover the costs associated with public safety, traffic control, and city personnel. This year will be the third year that the City has partnered with Hot August Nights and the downtown Casino properties to allow beer garden concept for the entire footprint of the downtown venue. The partnerships between the City of Reno and the downtown properties have assisted with reducing City service costs overtime.
The City of Reno strives to enhance the quality of life for our community by promoting a sustainable and vibrant economy. Supporting and helping grow both regional and local special events in the community is just one example. For more information about Reno’s special events visit Reno.gov/Events.
