CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Shani Coleman, Director of Community & Economic Development |
Recommendation:
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Authorize the allocation of District D economic development funds to Urban Chamber of Commerce Las Vegas, Latin Chamber of Commerce Nevada and Southern Nevada Veterans Chamber of Commerce, and authorize the County Manager or his designee to execute the required grant resolutions per NRS 244.1505; or take other action deemed appropirate. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Fund #: |
4370.000 |
Fund Name: |
County Capital Projects |
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Fund Center: |
1080711000 |
Funded PGM/Grant: |
AD.DISTDECON&RD |
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Amount: |
Up to $825,000 |
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Description: |
District Specific Economic Development |
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Additional Comments: |
N/A |
BACKGROUND:
In coordination with the re-authorization of the Clark County Redevelopment Agency, each commission district not containing redevelopment areas was allocated $2.5 million in funds from the FY22 capital budget to focus on economic development opportunities within each district.
Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy wishes to establish small business grants in partnership with the Urban Chamber of Commerce Las Vegas, Latin Chamber of Commerce Nevada, and Southern Nevada Veterans Chamber of Commerce. Each chamber would receive up to $250,000 to administer a small business grant program to District D constituents in their membership.