CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Jessica Colvin, Chief Financial Officer Marci Henson, Director of Department of Environment and Sustainability |
Recommendation:
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Authorize the Chair to sign an Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with U.S Geological Survey, for CBE No. 606461-22, for Rare Plant Propagation Research Phase II; or take other action as appropriate. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Fund #: |
2360.000 |
Fund Name: |
Habitat Conservation |
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Fund Center: |
1300215080 |
Funded PGM/Grant: |
N/A |
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Amount: |
No Fiscal Impact |
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Description: |
Rare Plant Propagation Research Phase II |
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Additional Comments: |
The initial Agreement amount was $628,573, Amendment No. 1 has no fiscal impact. |
BACKGROUND:
On January 17, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the award of CBE No. 606461-22 for Rare Plant Propagation Research Phase II to U.S. Geological Survey (OBE) in the amount of $628,573 for research on seed ecology, propagation techniques, exploring the feasibility of establishing nursery stock for rare species and creating conservation collection of seeds.
The following are the pertinent provisions of the Agreement:
• The term of the Agreement was from date of award through December 31, 2026.
• Included the County’s option to terminate for cause, convenience or default and suspend the Agreement with advanced written notice.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 will revise the Exhibit A, scope of work, page 9, number 20, Seed available for ERVI propagated from soil seed bank and Appendix 1, page 15, deliverable number 14. The attached Amendment No. 1 document details the modifications involved.