CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
Petitioner:
Jessica Colvin, Chief Financial Officer Marci Henson, Director of Department of Environment and Sustainability
Recommendation:
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Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Interlocal Agreement with U.S Geological Survey, for CBE No. 607958-26, for Developing Non-Lethal Tortoise Aging Methodology; or take other action as appropriate. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Fund #:
2360.000
Fund Name:
Habitat Conservation
Fund Center:
1300215070 1300215100
Funded PGM/Grant:
2580-AGING 2510-AMP 1985-DEMPOPDTTRN
Amount:
Not to exceed $325,621
Description:
Developing Non-Lethal Tortoise Aging Methodology
Additional Comments:
The total Agreement award is in the amount not to exceed $325,621 should all renewal options be exercised.
BACKGROUND:
This Agreement is for understanding the age structure of wild Mojave Desert tortoise populations. The following are the pertinent provisions of the Agreement:• The term of the Agreement is from date of award through September 30, 2027, and includes the option to renew for 1, one-year period and includes a 6-month extension. • Includes the County’s option to terminate for cause, convenience or default and suspend the Agreement with advanced written notice.The recommendation of award is in accordance with NRS 277.180. The parties are authorized to enter into interlocal contracts to perform governmental functions and activities.