File #: 24-134   
Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/24/2024 In control: Clark County Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 2/6/2024 Final action:
Title: Allocate Wetland In-lieu of Fee funding within the Subdivision Park Fees Fund (2110.500) in the amount of $213,164.41 for the purchase of Capital Equipment to be used in the Wetlands and authorize a transfer from Subdivision Park Fees Fund (2110.500) to the Recreation Capital Improvement Fund (4110.000). (For possible action)
Attachments: 1. Staff Report

CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

AGENDA ITEM

 

Petitioner:

Jessica L. Colvin, Chief Financial Officer  

Recommendation: 

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Allocate Wetland In-lieu of Fee funding within the Subdivision Park Fees Fund (2110.500) in the amount of $213,164.41 for the purchase of Capital Equipment to be used in the Wetlands and authorize a transfer from Subdivision Park Fees Fund (2110.500) to the Recreation Capital Improvement Fund (4110.000). (For possible action)

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FISCAL IMPACT:

Fund #:

2110.500

Fund Name:

Subdivision Park Fees

Fund Center:

1280110100

Funded PGM/Grant:

N/A

Amount:

$213,164.41

Description:

Wetlands In-Lieu of Fee

Additional Comments:

Transfer appropriations from the Wetlands In-Lieu of Fee subfund within the Subdivision Park Fees Fund (2110.500) to the Recreation Capital Improvement Fund (4110.000) for the purchase of Capital Equipment.

 

BACKGROUND: 

Clark County Code Title 19 established the Wetlands mitigation bank and in-lieu fee program in accordance with the guidelines set forth in Federal Register 58,605. The mitigation area is set aside within the Wetlands Park for restoration and enhancement of aquatic resources as compensation for unavoidable impacts to those resources throughout the Las Vegas Valley. The water-rich aquatic Wetlands Park provides resources for many plant and animal species that might not otherwise survive in the dry desert valley. In addition to being home for a wide array of resident wildlife species, the aquatic habitat is an important rest stop for migratory birds and seasonal visitors. This habitat is also home to a range of plants which help to stabilize the waterbeds throughout the park and filter the water as it passes through. While much of the vegetation found in the Park is native, there are unwanted plants as well that have a tendency to spread, use precious resources like water, and outcompete native species, damaging to the park environment. Due to this non-native and noxious weed growth the site requires intensive weed management. This funding supports that effort.