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December 2020
 Hello District G Residents,
The holiday season is upon us and I know many families are ready to continue their holiday traditions with loved ones. From gathering with friends and families, reminiscing of holidays past and celebrating togetherness, I ask that you continue to be mindful of those around you and use your best judgement when planning your holiday celebrations. However you decide to celebrate this year, I wish you a happy holiday filled with peace, good health and happiness.
Clark County recently opened a 3rd round of Small Business Stabilization Grants. The grants can be awarded up $30,000 for qualified applicants to be used for working capital to help businesses with rent, utilities, inventory and payroll. While the application period runs through December 22nd, the program is limited to 2,000 applicants. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, I strongly urge you to do so as soon as possible. More information about the Small Business Grant program is included in this newsletter.
As many of you know, there has been a number of recent updates to COVID-19 guidance and directives as we experience another wave of cases across the state. In this newsletter, I have included information on COVID-19 testing, the statewide pause and updated information on quarantine guidance. Please visit Nevada Health Response's website for the most up-to-date information by clicking here.
As always, do not hesitate to email me at ccdistg@clarkcountynv.gov or call my office at (702) 455-5561 with any questions or concerns. You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Jim
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Clark County has opened Round 3 of the Small Business Stabilization Grants which can be awarded up to $30,000 for businesses located in unincorporated Clark County. The application period runs through Dec. 22nd and is limited to 2,000 applicants.
Applicants who qualify will be eligible for working capital to help with rent, utilities, inventory and payroll. Businesses who have applied in the past may apply again, however, priority will be given to businesses not awarded in the past. Criteria requires that the business has a Clark County Business License and be able to show financial hardship. Businesses with 25-50 employees may apply for up to $30,000; businesses with 1 to 24 employees may apply for up to $15,000. Learn more by visiting the Economic Development Web pages.
It’s important to ensure outdoor water use is managed wisely, especially during the cold weather months. Disconnect and drain garden hoses when not in use and insulate or wrap exposed irrigation pipes. To help avoid potential damage from leaks or broken lines, learn how to turn off irrigation backflow devices and water shut-off valves.
Plants also need attention during the cold weather months. If a plant becomes damaged by frost or freeze, it is best to leave it alone until warmer weather arrives and new growth appears. Pruning or transplanting a damaged plant during winter months can hurt or even kill it. Additionally, consider covering plants with porous materials (old sheets, towels, burlap) at night to avoid frost.
To find more ways to protect pipes and plants from cold temperatures, visit snwa.com. And remember, only water one day a week and never on Sundays!
Clark County wants to hear from you and we encourage you to take a few minutes to complete the Transform Clark County Survey to share what you think about the County's Development Code known as "Title 30." The survey is open until Dec. 15.
Additionally, virtual open houses are set for Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 10:30 a.m. and again that day at 6 p.m., where you can ask questions and share views while learning more about the overall plan. Please RSVP at Transform Clark County Events.
The Transform Clark County is a multi-year initiative launched earlier this year to establish a cohesive, countywide vision for the future of the County with a defined strategy to achieve that vision. A complete rewrite of key County policy and regulatory documents will include the Master Plan and Development Code. The rewrite of the Master Plan is expected to be completed by summer 2021 with adoption of the Development Code slated for late 2022. Visit the Transform Clark County website to sign up to receive emailed updates.
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Thanksgiving was celebrated quite differently this year for many families, especially those with seniors. Since the Whitney Senior Center is closed due to COVID-19, my office, along with Whitney Community Center's staff and Metro’s Southeast Area Command, came together deliver holiday cheer and delicious turkey dinners to seniors in the Whitney area. Thank you to all that helped make this Thanksgiving memorable for our seniors!
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The COVID-19 testing operation at UNLV opened to the public earlier this week at a new location on campus in the Stan Fulton Building – International Gaming Institute Building at 801 E. Flamingo Road, located on the southeast corner of University Center Drive and East Flamingo Road. The site operates 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday through Thursday and closed Fridays and Saturdays.
We appreciate UNLV’s ongoing partnership in providing our community with a convenient location in the center of the Las Vegas Valley for easy and accessible COVID-19 testing. We are asking the public to not let your guard down as we cope with a new wave of increased cases. We all need to do our part to keep our community safe. Please wear face coverings in public places, keep gatherings small over the holidays, wash hands frequently, and stay home if you are sick. For more information, please click here.
Gov. Sisolak recently announced increased restrictions to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Nevada. The measures went into effect on Tuesday, Nov 24. For more information, please visit https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov.
Recently, Governor Steve Sisolak was joined by experts from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services to provide an update on Nevada’s COVID-19 vaccination planning process.
While a vaccine is not currently approved for use, the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services is on standby and prepared to distribute the state’s initial allocation and has developed priorities for immunization focusing first on Nevada’s essential health care providers. Please click here for information about the Nevada's vaccination planning.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released options to reduce quarantine for people exposed to COVID-19 from the current 14 day period to 10 days without testing or seven days if they have received a negative test result. Based on local circumstances and available local resources, the Southern Nevada Health District is implementing these quarantine options in Clark County effective immediately. The options for seven and 10 day quarantine include:
- Quarantine can end after Day 10 without testing and if no symptoms have been reported during daily monitoring.
- With this strategy, residual post-quarantine transmission is estimated to be about 1 percent with an upper limit of about 10 percent.
- Quarantine can end after seven days if a diagnostic specimen tests negative and if no symptoms were reported during daily monitoring. The specimen may be collected and tested within 48 hours before the time of planned quarantine discontinuation (to allow time for the specimen to be processed) but quarantine cannot be discontinued earlier than after Day 7.
- With this strategy, the residual post-quarantine transmission risk is estimated to be about 5 percent with an upper limit of about 12 percent.
Contacts who will be in quarantine for a seven to 10 day period will be advised to continue to monitor their symptoms for 14 days. They will also be advised to continue to follow all mitigation strategies, including wearing face coverings when around others and staying home as much as possible.
The full CDC recommendations are available at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/more/scientific-brief-options-to-reduce-quarantine.html.
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 Paradise Town Advisory Board
Click here for the most recent agenda, minutes and audio.
Click here for the most recent agenda, minutes and audio.
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 The City’s special winter holiday presentation includes activities throughout December. Some activities will be presented virtually, such as the annual tree lighting at 5 p.m. on Dec. 3 and Sights and Sounds of the City, Holiday Edition. Some activities will require registration in advance. Other activities include the Holiday Light Display (Dec. 3-Jan. 5), Virtual Visits with Santa, Cookie Crawl, and Letters to Santa. Visit cityofhenderson.com for WinterFest updates.
 When more healthy people are tested for COVID, it helps identify asymptomatic people who could be spreading COVID without realizing it, and helps speed up our reopening. Free COVID testing is available from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Heritage Park Senior Facility on December 11 and 18. Registration is required.
 Learn a new skill, improve your fitness or take part in a family-friendly activity. Browse through a digital copy of Henderson Happenings and get ready to register starting December 15th.
 Need diapers? We have them! The City of Henderson is partnering with Baby's Bounty to host a diaper bank at Valley View Recreation Center every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through the end of the year. For more information and to register in advance, click here.
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The City of Boulder City has partnered with the Southern Nevada Health District and Boulder City Hospital to provide free COVID-19 nasal swab tests. Testing will be on Tuesdays in December and by appointment only. For more information and how to make an appointment, please click here.
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The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) announces the following third-party nighttime closures at Interstate 15 and St. Rose Parkway in Clark County for exploratory geotechnical boring related to the Brightline West high-speed rail project. Ninyo & Moore and Yellow Jacket Drilling are the contractors.
Sunday Night – Monday Morning (December 6-7) - The southbound Interstate 15 left travel lane and adjacent shoulder will be closed near St. Rose Parkway from 9 p.m., December 6, until 5:30 a.m., December 7, in Clark County.
Monday Night – Tuesday Morning (December 7-8) - The northbound Interstate 15 left travel lane and adjacent shoulder will be closed near St. Rose Parkway from 9 p.m., December 7, until 5:30 a.m., December 8, in Clark County.
Tuesday Night – Wednesday Morning (December 8-9) - The northbound Interstate 15 left travel lane and adjacent shoulder will be closed near St. Rose Parkway from 9 p.m., December 8, until 5:30 a.m., December 9, in Clark County.
Wednesday Night – Thursday Morning (December 9-10) - The northbound Interstate 15 left travel lane and adjacent shoulder will be closed near St. Rose Parkway from 9 p.m., December 9, until 5:30 a.m., December 10, in Clark County.
Thursday Night – Friday Morning (December 10-11) - The northbound Interstate 15 left travel lane and adjacent shoulder will be closed near St. Rose Parkway from 9 p.m., December 10, until 5:30 a.m., December 11, in Clark County.
Motorists should use caution while travelling through the work zone, heed construction signage, and take alternate detour routes, if possible. NDOT works with Waze to inform the public about planned highway restrictions, but unscheduled construction changes, closures and restrictions are possible due to weather or other factors. For the latest state highway conditions, visit nvroads.com or call 511 before driving.
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Clark County has received funding through the CARES Act to support families enrolling students in the School Daze program. Any student who qualifies for free or reduced lunch through the Clark County School District may attend the School Daze Program for FREE. Free enrollment qualification begins at time of first registration with required documents to qualify. Free enrollment will not be backdated.
How do Parents Apply for Free Enrollment:
Parents must come in person to the School Daze location they will be attending with the following:
- A letter from Clark County School District confirming that their child qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch
- Completed Registration form
If you have already qualified and need a copy of your letter, these letters can be obtained by contacting CCSD food service at 1-800-819-7556 or myschoolmeals@nv.ccsd.net. If you would like to apply for free or reduced lunch, please complete an on-line application at: https://www.ccsd.net/departments/food-service/free-reduced-online-application
Once approved CCSD will provide a letter confirming your eligibility.
How to Register:
Parents who do not qualify for the CARES funding can still register and pay for registration at a rate of $20 per day. They will be able to pay online at any time pending space availability. Parents who qualify for CARES free registration must come in person first and bring the required qualifications to the location their children will attend. Parents must complete the registration form https://cms8.revize.com/revize/clarknv/Parks%20&%20Recreation/Safekey/school-daze-2020-registration-form.pdf. Once the parent has completed the initial registration they can register on-line for the following weeks. Registration will be allowed on a first-come basis and parents can enroll their child in the program beginning at 12:01 AM on the Wednesday before the upcoming week. (Example: registration is available beginning at 12:01 AM on Wednesday, September 9 for the week of Monday, September 14.)
In order to meet the needs of as many children as we can, parents should only register for the days their children will attend. If a child is registered and does not attend, they may lose their space or future enrollment privileges. For more information, please click here.
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Clark County is the heartbeat of Southern Nevada, encompassing almost 8,000 square miles, five cities, the Las Vegas Strip, and serving as home to more than 2.3 million residents. We are a pro-business government in a tax-friendly state that values excellence in service to businesses and residents.
The Office of Community and Economic Development is committed to providing businesses and developers with answers to their questions to keep them headed in the right direction when starting a new project or expanding an existing business. Their office serves as the primary point of contact for companies looking to develop a new business, expand an existing business or relocate a business to the Las Vegas area. Their office can serve as your liaison to ensure an efficient and seamless permits, inspections and licensing process in a business-friendly environment. Their team is comprised of experts who can assist with every facet of government ranging from vacant land and tax collection to hanging a business license. For more information regarding opportunities within Clark County, please contact Shani J. Coleman, Director of Community and Economic Development, at (702) 455-6489 or Shani.Coleman@ClarkCountyNV.gov.
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Clark County today launched a new reporting tool called “FixIt Clark County” that allows residents to report quality-of-life issues and request services. The location-based tool allows residents to easily report an issue of concern via an address or pin drop based upon the user’s current location. They also can upload pictures and descriptions of their concerns to this centralized issue management system.
Residents can report issues via the Clark County website at www.ClarkCountyNV.gov/FixIt or through an app that may be downloaded from the website or from the Google Play and Apple app stores.
Issues that may be reported include potholes, graffiti, street light issues, trash and debris, illegal short-term rentals, COVID-19 health violations, homeless encampments and more. Additionally, users may submit requests for information to the County and to residents’ County commissioners.
Once residents report issues, they can track through the app the progress being made. County staff will be able to manage these requests, view their reported location, and update the citizen with the status, many times responding directly from the field. Residents also may track issues that have been reported in their neighborhoods and provide comments about them, and even vote to fix problems submitted by their neighbors. Citizens can even create their own “watch areas” to receive notifications about all the issues reported in their community, enabling them to follow the progress of all service requests — not just the ones they report.
County departments and offices initially tied into the app are Public Works, the Public Response Office (code enforcement), Business License and the commissioners’ offices.
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