CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Shauna Bradley, Acting Director of Real Property Management |
Recommendation:
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Ratify the grant application submitted to the Department of Energy (DOE) under the Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2023 [P.L. 117-328] in the amount of $1,000,000 to fund energy efficiency and environmental sustainability by implementing advanced lighting technologies at four (4) Clark County outdoor sites; accept funding and authorize the Acting Director or her designee to sign any additional grant documents related thereto. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Fund #: |
4371.000 |
Fund Name: |
County Capital Grants |
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Fund Center: |
1120820001 |
Funded PGM/Grant: |
RP.Energy |
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Amount: |
$1,000,000 |
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Description: |
Energy Efficiency |
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Additional Comments: |
The total award amount is $1,000,000. There is a $1,000,000 match. |
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Energy (DOE) will fund lighting technologies at Clark County outdoor sites: Hollywood Park, Paradise Park, McCarran Marketplace Park, Desert Bloom Park and Red Ridge Park with $2 million total installation cost and 50% federal cost share. The project intends to reduce energy consumption by replacing traditional outdoor lighting fixtures with energy-efficient LED technology. The project's expected outcomes are: a significant reduction in energy consumption, leading to lower electricity costs and greenhouse gas emissions, contribution to the preservation of natural resources and ecosystems by minimizing light pollution, protecting wildlife habitats, and preserving dark skies for astronomical observations, long-term cost savings through reduced energy bills and maintenance expenses and improving the safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers in outdoor areas, while also deterring potential criminal activities. The initial grant period runs from 9/30/2023 - 9/29/2024.
This item was presented to the County Long Range Planning Committee on October 25, 2023.