CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
Petitioner:
Les Lee Shell, Deputy County Manager Marci Henson, Director of Department of Environment and Sustainability
Recommendation:
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Authorize the Chair to sign Interlocal Agreement with U.S. Geological Survey, for CBE No. 606225-22, for Desert Tortoise Predator-Prey Dynamics Phase 2; or take other action as appropriate. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Fund #:
2360.000
Fund Name:
2045-PREDPREY
Fund Center:
1300215080
Funded PGM/Grant:
N/A
Amount:
Not to exceed $1,445,889.01
Description:
Desert Tortoise Predator-Prey Dynamics Phase 2
Additional Comments:
The total Agreement award is estimated in the amount of $1,445,889.01 should all renewal options be exercised.
BACKGROUND:
This Agreement is for research to gain more insights into the role of disease in affecting the coyote, jackrabbit and desert tortoise populations in the Boulder City Conservation Easement. The following are the pertinent provisions of the Agreement:• The term of the Agreement is from date of award through June 24, 2024, and includes 1 renewal option through December 31, 2026. • Includes the County’s option to terminate for cause, convenience or default and suspend the Agreement with advanced written notice.The recommendation of award is in accordance with NRS 277.180. The parties are authorized to enter into interlocal contracts to perform governmental functions and activities.