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April 29, 2020
Dear Friend,
The city is working very closely with the Southern Nevada Health District, Clark County, first responders and various other agencies to monitor the situation and come up with effective procedures for dealing with it. At this time, we have shut down all of our senior, sports and community centers. While our parks are still open, the playgrounds and waterplay features are closed. I will update you as more information becomes available.
Please check my Facebook page for more information as it becomes available.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with questions or concerns! We are here for you, click here to learn more.
If you are able to help and support your community, here are some available options:
Nevada Health Link has extended the health insurance enrollment period. Please give the Nevada Health Link to anyone who may need to enroll. You can find the link by clicking here.
Working together as a community, I know we will get through this.
Victoria Seaman
Councilwoman Ward 2
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Councilwoman Victoria Seaman's Updates
Thank you Gary Wu for donating masks to our city marshals! I am grateful for all the people who continue to donate during this pandemic. To watch, please click the image above.
Thank you Rich and Alex Bratty for your generous donations to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Summerlin Area Command. They brought Espresso & Keurig coffeemakers with all the accessories and Rocco's Pizza for the officers! We continue to see the generosity of people during the COVID-19 pandemic. To watch, please click the image above.
I am proud to be joined by my Veterans Outreach coordinator, Byron Brooks. During these trying times, it is important that we take care of those who have defended us. My office is here for our #Ward2 veterans. Please call me if you have any questions at 702-229-2420. You can also visit Nevada Veteran's Association or Veterans LYFE Services to learn more about available resources. To watch, please click the image above.
Listen to the book, "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak, recorded for #CCSDReads. Families and children can listen to the entire reading during their time away from school. To watch, please click the image above.
Clark County School District
Coronavirus COVID-19 Information
Student Learning Extension Opportunities
During the timeframe in which the schools in the Clark County School District (CCSD) are closed, student learning extension opportunities are provided for all students. These student learning extension opportunities provide activities for students to engage in learning at home. Directions for the student learning extension activities are provided in both English and Spanish. As every school community is unique, schools may choose to have additional options for distance education, which may include, but are not limited to, Google Classroom; Canvas; and other school-site platforms currently used at individual schools, as existing log-in access exists for most students.
To view these learning extension opportunities please visit the CCSD website here: https://sites.google.com/nv.ccsd.net/distanceeducation/student-learning-opportunities
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Student Food and Academic Resource Distribution Sites
The Clark County School District (CCSD) will continue providing breakfast and lunch to students during the closure of our schools. Starting April 27, CCSD’s 36 food distribution sites are serving meals at a new time, from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m.
Parents and guardians will now be able to pick up meals for their children without their child/children present. However, parents/guardians picking up meals at CCSD Distribution sites will be asked to:
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Meals are available for all children ages 2-18. To locate a site near you, visit online.
The pickup location will be set up outside of the school sites to facilitate distribution.
Parents can also pick up academic resources at CCSD food distribution sites.
Additionally, CCSD will be working with our government and community partners to set up food distribution options to ensure our students have access to additional food. Please visit https://sites.google.com/nv.ccsd.net/distanceeducation/food-distribution-information for additional food information.
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Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Assistance Loans
Coronavirus Funding Options
From the U.S. Small Business Administration Website: https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
Click here to learn more about available SBA loan and debt relief options.
Our nation's small businesses are facing an unprecedented economic disruption due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. On Friday, March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the CARES Act, which contains $376 billion in relief for American workers and small businesses.
Additional Funding Notice: The SBA resumed accepting Paycheck Protection Program applications from participating lenders April 27. With the additional funding provided by the new COVID-19 relief package, SBA will resume processing EIDL Loan and Advance applications that are already in the queue on a first come, first-served basis. We will provide further information on the availability of the EIDL portal to receive new applications (including those from agricultural enterprises) as soon as possible. To learn more about the relief options available for your business, click here.
Business Resource Q&A and City of Las Vegas Resources
Does my business need to close?
Please see the list below on the Governor’s website of essential and non-essential businesses.
https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Gov.-Sisolak-Guidance-Directive-003-Essential-Non-Essential-4-16-20.pdf
Have there been any changes to family and medical leave that may affect my business?
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act was passed which expands family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. Please see the Department of Labor’s website for additional details.
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-employee-paid-leave
Will there be any federal assistance to small businesses who have to comply with the expanded family and medical leave legislation?
Eligible employers may be able to receive tax credits to cover additional family and medical leave expenses. For more information, please see the IRS’ website for additional details.
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/treasury-irs-and-labor-announce-plan-to-implement-coronavirus-related-paid-leave-for-workers-and-tax-credits-for-small-and-midsize-businesses-to-swiftly-recover-the-cost-of-providing-coronavirus
Is there assistance for businesses that need to lay off workers or shut down?
Rapid Response assists employers that need to lay off employees or shut down their business.
Email: detrinfo@detr.nv.gov for more information.
Is there a way that I am able to communicate the changes to my business to the community?
The Review-Journal is offering complimentary listings (print and online) to help businesses communicate the changes to their business operations. https://www.reviewjournal.com/vegasbizupdates/
Is there somewhere I can direct my employees who were laid off to get health insurance?
Nevada Health Link has announced a limited-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP) running through May 15, 2020.
https://www.nevadahealthlink.com/reporting-life-and-income-changes/
Is there somewhere I can direct my employees who were laid off to apply for unemployment?
It is recommended that people apply for unemployment via DETR’s online portal. http://ui.nv.gov/css.html
Is there anywhere that I can go to gain additional capital to help my business during this time?
The Small Business Administration is providing low-interest, long-term loans up to $2 million to help provide capital to small businesses. https://www.sba.gov/disaster
Facebook is providing businesses cash grants and ad credits to help during these challenging times.
https://www.facebook.com/business/boost/grants
Is the city of Las Vegas doing anything to help businesses that have been forced to close?
A 60-day grace period for business license renewals with due dates of March 1 or April 1, and options to close general or privileged licenses with no cost to reinstate them. https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/News/Blog/Detail/corona-virus-update
My nonprofit is working to assist in response to COVID-19; are there any additional resources that I can take advantage of?
The Nevada Community Foundation has established a COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund. For more information, please visit the link below.
https://www.nevadacf.org/nevada-community-foundation-establishes-covid-19-emergency-response-fund/
Have there been any changes regarding tax deadlines due to COVID-19?
The IRS has extended the filing deadline and federal tax payment date to July 15, 2020. https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus
Are there any other places that I can look for updated information and resources?
Please see an additional resource list below.
What the City is Doing
Online Blog
The city is maintaining an online blog at lasvegasnevada.gov/coronavirus that is updated daily with the latest city, county, state, health district, school district and national coronavirus news and resources.
Call Center
The public can call 702-229-CARE (2273) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday for a host of information about the current COVID-19 situation. The line will give callers automated options on weekends.
Sewer Services
To assist businesses and citizens during this time, from March 16 through 30 days following the mayor’s declaration of an end to the current COVID-19 emergency, late fees, penalties and liens will not be assessed on sewer billing if the account is past due. Those with questions or who would like to be placed on a payment plan may email sewerservices@lasvegasnevada.gov.
Land Use
The Department of Planning will toll the date in which a use has ceased to operate until the day after the State of Emergency has been lifted by the State of Nevada. This policy will allow landowners and applicants to preserve land use rights without being penalized by the impact of the COVID-19 emergency.
Business Protection Program for Businesses in the Redevelopment Area
The city of Las Vegas is offering grants of up to $2,000 to businesses in the city’s redevelopment area to reimburse expenses for securing buildings. The Business Protection Program will run through the current shutdown of nonessential businesses and work must be completed during the shutdown. To qualify, the securing of the building must include a decorative façade. Representatives from the Office of Economic and Urban Development must inspect the work. For more information, visit https://files.lasvegasnevada.gov/eud/Business-Protection-Program.pdf.
For Businesses that Have Been Forced to Close
The city plans to take several steps to ease the burdens on businesses that have been forced to close. These include:
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A 60-day grace period for business license renewals with due dates of March 1, April 1 or May 1. This includes late fees and reinstatement fees for all licenses, except gaming; and the grace period may be extended depending on the duration of the city’s COVID-19 emergency order.
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Options to close general or privileged licenses and no cost to reinstate them.
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A liquor license option to pay a reduced fee during the temporary closure.
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A gaming license option to pay a reduced fee during the temporary closure.
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An ongoing acceptance of applications during this time.
Time-Limited Licenses
We have heard from several business owners that as their operations are being impacted due to closures/restrictions relating to the coronavirus and the allowance of delivery and curbside alcohol sales will be helpful. Therefore, we are offering three types of temporary alcohol permits that can be applied for. Learn more:
https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/News/Blog/Detail/business-licensing-during-coronavirus.
My office is receiving many calls with regards to Unemployment Insurance benefits. Please be advised that benefit questions can be answered by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR).
For questions regarding filing unemployment, please visit the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation website at ui.nv.gov/css.html or contact their office at one of the following phone numbers:
Northern Nevada (775) 684-0350
Southern Nevada (702) 486-0350
Rural Nevada & Out-of-State (888) 890-8211
General Question Hotline (800) 603-9671
ForeclosureFor homeowner foreclosure help, please visit HUD. UtilityNV Energy, Southwest Gas and the Las Vegas Valley Water District are willing to work with customers right now. All three have suspended shutoffs for delinquent accounts and/or nonpayment. View their websites for more information about assistance programs and other resources they are offering during the pandemic:
NV Energy - (800) 331-3103 or https://www.nvenergy.com/ (Please see flyer below for non-payment and waiving late penalties information.)
SW Gas - (877) 860-6020 or https://www.swgas.com/en/home
Las Vegas Water District - (702) 870-4194 or https://www.lvvwd.com/
Effective April 1, Republic Services is waiving late fees and suspending lien filings and related lien fees for a 90-day period. During this time, the company also will offer payment plans (without late fees or lien fees) to customers who contact them to bring their accounts current. On July 1, Republic Services will re-evaluate its position on these issues. There are still no changes to service. Residential bulk item collection continues per the applicable bulk schedules. Those with questions should visit https://www.republicservices.com/municipality/southern-nevada or call 702-735-5151.
Employers Hiring in Southern Nevada
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 30, 2020
PRESS RELEASE
NDOT Launches “Walk and Roll Wednesdays”
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is launching “Walk and Roll Wednesdays” to give socially distanced Nevada families opportunity for healthy and fun outdoor activity.
Beginning this week, families are invited to spend at least 20 minutes outside every Wednesday, and as many other days of the week as possible, being active. This includes walking, bicycling, hiking or other outdoor activities in family groups of 10 or less. While walking or bicycling, families are reminded to practice social distancing of at least six feet from other members of the public and avoid touching any shared outdoor equipment, as well as to cover coughs and sneezes and wash hands immediately upon returning home. Families can post photos of their “walk and roll” activities to social media by tagging @nevadadot with the hashtag #WalkandRollNV.
Physical activity at an early age, such as walking or bicycling, helps reduce stress, heart disease, diabetes and other obesity-related illnesses. With many families staying home to help reduce spread of COVID-19, “walk and roll” offers a chance to be healthy while learning about safe bicycling and walking and further connecting as a family.
The initiative is spearheaded by the department’s “Safe Routes to Schools” program. The program collaborates with schools throughout the school year to improve students’ ability to safely walk and bike to school by providing students with bicycling and pedestrian education and activities, such as Walk and Bike to School Day. Nevadans can also visit bicyclenevada.com for traffic safety information and activities.
With more Nevadans walking and bicycling, NDOT offers the following traffic safety tips:
PEDESTRIANS/BICYCLISTS
- Plan your route.
- Always wear a helmet when riding a bike.
- Stay visible. Wear light and bright colored clothing. If you must be out at night, wear reflective clothing.
- Stay alert. Put your phone down and do not wear headphones.
- Walk on sidewalks. If no sidewalks are available, ensure that there is safe distance between yourself and passing vehicles and walk facing traffic.
- Children can ride their bicycle on the sidewalk. If riding in the street; please ride with traffic, obey all traffic laws and use proper hand signals.
- When possible, cross at a crosswalk. Only cross when safe to do so. Make eye contact with the drivers and make sure all cars have stopped before crossing.
DRIVERS
- Always drive attentively and obey the speed limit.
- When approaching crosswalks, reduce speed and be prepared to stop.
- Stop for pedestrians and bicyclists and wait for them to cross completely.
- Never pass a car that has stopped at a cross walk.
- Obey the three-foot rule: when passing a bicycle please allow for at least three feet of clearance between the vehicle and bicyclist.
Be responsible and never drive distracted or impaired.
 Nevada matters. Be counted.
The statewide Nevada Census 2020 outreach efforts are underway, and it is critical to ensure all residents in Nevada are counted this year.
The 2020 Census data will help determine how and where approximately $675 billion in federal funds will be spent to improve our state, communities and neighborhoods. It will determine funding needs to improve our schools, build our roads and transportation infrastructure, deliver health care, job training and senior services in our communities.
To register online, click the link below:
https://census.nv.gov/
    Stay Connected
For more information, call 702-229-2420.
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