CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
Petitioner:
Les Lee Shell, Chief Administrative Officer Marci Henson, Director of Department of Environment and Sustainability
Recommendation:
title
Authorize the Chair to sign an Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with United States Geological Survey, for CBE No. 605596-20, for Rare Plant Propagation Research; 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
Funded PGM/Grant:
1990-PLANTPROP
Amount:
No Fiscal Impact
Description:
Rare Plant Propagation Research
Additional Comments:
The initial Agreement amount was $141,678, Amendment No. 1 has no fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
On April 7, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the award of CBE No. 605596-20 to United States Geological Survey (NBE) in the amount of $141,678 for investigating the reproductive ecology and development of successful propagation techniques for five of Clark County's rare plant species so that nursery stock can eventually be established and utilized for conservation purposes.The following are the pertinent provisions of the Agreement:• The term of the Contract was from April 7, 2020 through May 4, 2022.• Included the County’s option to terminate for cause, convenience or default and suspend the Contract with advanced written notice.Approval of Amendment No. 1 will provide for replacement of Appendix 1, and changes to Milestone/Deliverable/Invoicing Schedule Table. The attached Amendment No. 1 document details the modifications involved.