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February 25, 2021
Dear Friend,
The Breakfast Buzz and Ward 2 Biz for March 6 has reached capacity, but be sure to RSVP for our next Breakfast Buzz in April. Our next events are the Document Shredding and Medication Disposal March 13 and the COVID Relief Programs and Resources for Businesses March 16; please see the flyers below for more details.
As always, my office is here to assist you and keep you up to date on what's happening in Ward 2 and the city of Las Vegas. If you have any questions, please contact my office at 702-229-2420 or email us at Ward2@LasVegasNevada.Gov.
Victoria Seaman
Councilwoman, Ward 2
Small Business Saturdays
It's #SmallBusinessSaturday and you'll meet the chef-partner of Al Solito Posto Las Vegas in Ward 2!
Note: All Small Business Saturdays are filmed well in advance of posting. To watch, please click the image above.
Councilwoman Victoria Seaman's Updates
 I had the honor to provide certificates of recognition to Tazon and Max for graduating from Metro’s Dream Program. I wish them great success in their journey ahead. I would like to give special thanks to Dante for mentoring, Capt. Fred Haas, Lt. Michelle Tavarez and all the amazing men and women of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Summerlin Area Command for their wonderful commitment to our community.
To watch me present the certificates of recognition, please click the image below.
Great message from Rabbi Yitz Wyne before the City Council Feb. 17.
Upcoming Events
We are so excited to have so many events happening in Ward 2. We hope that you can come out and enjoy one or all of them with us!
Attention Business Owners!
Please attend this important event to learn about the millions of dollars available to help businesses survive and recover from the pandemic.
Art in the Park
Calling all artists to showcase and sell their products at the first annual Art in the Park at Bruce Trent Park April 17. If you are interested, please see below for further details.
Note: All vendors must have a business permit to sign up. You are able to get a temporary permit to cover that day for $10.
City of Las Vegas 2050 Master Plan & Imagine LV Parks Neighborhood Meetings
The city’s departments of Planning and Parks and Recreation will be holding joint neighborhood meetings to discuss the adoption of the 2050 Master Plan and our Imagine LV Parks planning effort. The city has already begun distribution of mailings for these meetings to property owners. However, we invite the public to these meetings to receive an update on the 2050 Master Plan and discuss the future of our city’s parks.
The same meeting will be held on three different dates, so attendees can pick whichever date is most convenient. The meetings will be at Las Vegas City Hall:
- Tuesday, March 16, from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, March 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Monday, March 22, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Master Plan adoption information will be presented first, followed by Parks plan information at about one hour after the meeting’s start. You can view and participate in one of several ways: online through the city’s Facebook page or Livestream; online through our WEBEX meeting; live on KCLV Channel 2; or live in-person at City Hall in the Council Chamber, socially distanced. In person attendance will be limited by the current pandemic directives.
If anyone would like more information about these efforts, they can be found at www.masterplan.vegas or www.imaginelvparks.com, respectively.
Free Income Tax Form Preparation Assistance At City Of Las Vegas Centers
Trained Volunteers Will Assist Residents
Volunteers from AARP and the Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will offer residents free assistance with personal income tax form preparation and electronic filing at five city of Las Vegas senior or community centers through April 15. Vita Volunteers are trained to assist in filing tax forms and basic schedules including 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ, for those having a taxable income up to $57,000.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers provide in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone free of charge, with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income. Taxpayers with complex returns are advised to seek paid tax assistance by both groups.
Advance appointments are required at all locations. Bring a copy of your 2019 income tax return, Social Security card, photo identification and all of your applicable 2020 paperwork to the appointment. If married, both spouses must be present to file a joint return. Call a center below weekdays to schedule an appointment. Go to http://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/, http://www.nvfreetaxes.org/ or http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Free-Tax-Return-Preparation-for-You-by-Volunteers for additional details and locations for free personal income tax form assistance.
AARP Free Tax Form Preparation (all ages)
Wednesday-Friday, through April 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., by appointment only.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-229-1702.
Call 702-229-1702 for information and appointments.
VITA Free Tax Form Preparation (ages 18+)
Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; through April 15; by appointment only.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., 702-229-6125.
The VITA program offers free tax help to people who generally make $57,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited-English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. Call 702-229-6125 for appointments.
VITA Free Tax Form Preparation (all ages)
Tuesday-Thursday; 5 to 8 p.m.; through April 15; by appointment only.
East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702-229-1515.
The VITA program offers free tax help to people who generally make $57,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited-English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. Register for an appointment at this location online at www.nvfreetaxes.org. Call 702-229-1515 for information. Bi-lingual assistance is available.
AARP Free Tax Form Preparation (all ages)
Tuesdays; through April 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; by appointment only.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., 702-229-1600.
Call 702-229-1600 for information and appointments.
VITA Free Tax Form Preparation (all ages)
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., through April 14, by appointment only.
Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., 702-229-2488.
The VITA program offers free tax help to people who generally make $57,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited-English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. Call 702-229-2488 for appointment and information; bi-lingual assistance available.
CARES Housing Assistance Program
Additional Funding to Extend Emergency Rental Assistance for Nevadans
The Nevada Housing Division (NHD) has received approximately $124 million to provide additional temporary rental and housing expense assistance through the CARES Housing Assistance Program (CHAP). The CHAP program has served approximately 29,000 Nevadans to date. The additional funds are currently expected to help an estimated 20,000 households with rent and utilities.
“I am grateful for this additional relief to help thousands of Nevada’s families who are in need of emergency rental assistance,” said Governor Steve Sisolak. “I am proud of the work the Nevada Housing Division has done so far to connect to as many Nevadans as we can to these services, and we know that this work will continue in the future.”
Approximately 95% of the funds will be distributed by NHD to sub-grantees that currently administer the CHAP program including:
- $93.8 million to Clark County Social Service, serving Clark County
- $10 million to Reno Housing Authority, serving Washoe County
- $14.8 million to the Nevada Rural Housing Authority, serving all areas of the state outside of Clark and Washoe Counties
The remaining 5%, or $6.2 million will be utilized for housing stability services. The funding that will be distributed by the division comes from the state’s $124.6 million share of a total $208 million received through the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 for emergency rental assistance. Approximately $83.2 million was allocated directly to cities and counties.
Households earning up to 80% of area median income are eligible for assistance, however, the program prioritizes assistance to those that are unemployed or have not been employed for 90 days, or renters whose incomes do not exceed 50% of area median income. Information about CHAP program eligibility and how to apply can be found by visiting the Nevada Housing Division’s website at https://housing.nv.gov.
Employ NV Business Hubs
Helping Businesses Recover and Grow
Two new employer-focused centers called "Employ NV Business Hubs” are now open to help Southern Nevada businesses recover and grow during and after the pandemic.
The business hubs are conveniently located inside the Vegas Chamber offices in downtown Las Vegas and at the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District's Sahara West Library.
Workforce development professionals staff the hubs and can help local employers access no-cost solutions offered through the public workforce development system, such as talent recruitment, training assistance, financial incentives for hiring Nevadans, and more.
The "Employ NV Business Hubs" are a coordinated effort between Workforce Connections (Southern Nevada's Local Workforce Development Board), the Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR), the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, the Vegas Chamber, and the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District.
To learn more about how the business hubs can help you, visit EmployNVBusinessHub.org.
City of Las Vegas Utility Tax/Sewer Rebate Program Taking Applications
Low-Income Residents Ages 60+ May Apply Now At Several City Of Las Vegas Centers
The Utility Tax Rebate Program is a program offered by the city of Las Vegas to low-income seniors who reside within the city limits. Applications may be filed with the city through March 15, 2021. Application forms are not available online; applicants must apply at one of the centers listed below. Residents can call 702-229-1515 to make an appointment.
Seniors ages 60+ who qualify receive a rebate on the franchise tax they paid for local utilities throughout the 2020 year. These utilities include electric power, land-line telephone and natural gas. Applicants must make an income of less than $16,500 for an individual or $18,900 for those filing married/head of household. Applicants must bring copies of their 2020 local NV Energy, Southwest Gas and CenturyLink/Cox Communications telephone bills, photo identification proof of income, proof of bill payment and other supporting documentation to fill out an application. Identification and bills must match physical address. Low-income homeowners ages 60+ who qualify also may apply for a partial rebate of the annual sewer bill on their primary residence located within the city of Las Vegas.
Appointments can be made at the following centers:
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St.
Dula Community Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road
East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave.
Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave.
Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave.
Due to COVID, appointments are required; no more than two people may attend an appointment. Participants are required to wear a mask and be screened. For more information, call 702-229-1515.
Nevada Grow
NVGrow is a State of Nevada small business initiative customized for Southern Nevada existing businesses that have over $50,000 and less than $700,000 in sales.
Participating businesses receive access to economic and demographic data and assistance from Nevada Small Business Development Center counselors to help grow their businesses.
To learn more, visit https://www.csn.edu/NVGrow .
Paycheck Protection Program
Information provided by U.S. Small Business Administration website:
https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
SBA offers several different relief options to help businesses, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations recover from the impacts of COVID-19. You can view all options or skip to a specific program below.
In order to reach the smallest businesses, SBA will offer Paycheck Protection Program loans to businesses with 20 or less employees and sole proprietors only from Wednesday, February 24 through Wednesday, March 10, 2021. President Biden has also announced additional program changes to make access to PPP loans more equitable.
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP):
1. Find a lender:
2. Identify a loan:
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First Draw PPP Loans: If you have not received a PPP loan before, First Draw PPP Loans are available to you.
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Second Draw PPP Loans: If you have previously received a PPP loan, certain businesses are eligible for a Second Draw PPP Loan.
SBA is currently offering the following funding options:
SBA is preparing to offer:
SBA is contacting eligible businesses regarding:
SBA previously offered the following funding options:
- EIDL Advance (No longer available)
City of Las Vegas Business Resources
Business Licensing: For more information please contact city of Las Vegas Business Licensing at 702-229-6281 or License@LasVegasNevada.gov.
Additional Services
Latest Information on COVID-19For the latest information on how to protect yourself from the virus, please see the latest COVID-19 FAQ below and visit the CDC or Nevada Health Response.
Veteran and MilitaryFor the latest information on COVID-19 resources for veterans and their families, please visit https://veterans.nv.gov/important-information-events-changes-updates-due-to-the-coronavirus-pandemic-situation-2/ OR https://veterans.house.gov/covid-19ForeclosureFor 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 prices went down effective Jan. 1, 2021, for Southern Nevada customers. The Public Utilities Commission of Southern Nevada recently approved the second part of an agreement reached earlier in 2020 in the company's general rate case filing that results in a $93 Million rate decrease.
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