CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
Petitioner:
Daniel Hernandez, Director Parks and Recreation
Recommendation:
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Authorize the submittal of a grant application to NFL Green Pro Bowl 2022 Community Greening for native trees and plants to be installed at Wetlands Nature Preserve. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Fund #:
1280
Fund Name:
Wetlands Center
Fund Center:
2240
Funded PGM/Grant:
N/A
Amount:
$20,000.00
Description:
Tree/Plants Grant
Additional Comments:
Matching funds available through Parks and Recreation
BACKGROUND:
The National Football League and Verizon have developed a community matching grant program to fund a community "greening" project, including tree-planting, community gardens, habitat restoration or reforestation initiatives throughout the Las Vegas area. Clark County is proposing 600 native trees and 600 native plants be funded for the Wetlands Nature Preserve.The County Parks and Recreation, Real Property Management, and Environment and Sustainability Departments have worked to develop a draft submittal. County Parks and Recreation has funding available to match grant requirement. Staff recommends approval of the submittal.