CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
Petitioner:
Les Lee Shell, Chief Administrative 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 United States Geological Survey, for CBE No. 605534-19, for Assessing Genetic Diversity of Gila Monster; or take other action as appropriate. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Fund #:
2360.000
Fund Name:
Desert Conservation Program
Fund Center:
1300215070
Funded PGM/Grant:
1997-GILAMONSTER
Amount:
No Fiscal Impact
Description:
Assessing Genetic Diversity of Gila Monster
Additional Comments:
The initial Agreement amount was estimated not to exceed $123,000. Amendment No. 1 has no fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
On December 17, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the award of CBE No. 605534-19 to United States Geological Survey in the amount of $123,000 for a study to evaluate the genetic connectivity of the Gila Monster across Nevada, with a focus on Clark County. The following are the pertinent provisions of the Agreement:• The term of the Agreement was from December 17, 2019 through December 31, 2021.• 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 provide for an extension of the Agreement term through March 31, 2022 and replace Appendix 1 - Milestone/Deliverable/Invoicing Schedule Table. The attached Amendment No. 1 document details the modifications involved.