The Reno City Council recently approved funding for improvements in the city's currently existing recreational facilities.  This includes improvements in tennis courts, public pools, recreation centers, parks and public golf courses that will take place over the next two years.  Most of this money will go towards repairing or replacing roofs, updating plumbing and electrical and upgrading the fire safety systems.  Some of the money in this $7.5 million package is earmarked for making more noticeable improvements to users, such as improving the exterior as well as making the interiors more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing.  The council is still working toward a longer-range plan of constructing additional recreational facilities to accommodate the growing Reno community by working with the University of Nevada and Washoe County as well as other non-profit organizations to acquire funding for more ball fields, tennis facilities, acquatic centers and other facilities over the next 5 to 20 years.  For more information on what's happening with this new funding package, please contact the City of Reno.