COVID-19 Updates
COVID Cases Remain High
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among city employees is better than last week, but still growing at a worrisome pace. We had 11 confirmed cases over the last seven days. This compares to 19 cases the week before. The number of city employees to contract the coronavirus since the pandemic first started now stands at 512. Even more sobering, at least two city employees have now died from symptoms of COVID-19.
It remains vital that if you are sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, you stay home and consult your health care provider. Should you test positive for the coronavirus, please notify your supervisor right away, despite the expiration of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) or if you have exhausted your Infectious Disease Leave. Human Resources has a plan in place to make sure work areas are then disinfected and potential contacts are notified.
Vaccination appointments are available statewide. To schedule an appointment in Southern Nevada:
For upcoming city of Las Vegas sites, visit www.lasvegasnevada.gov/vaccine.
If you have questions about the vaccine, please visit https://www.immunizenevada.org/nv-covid-fighter for statewide information and https://covid.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/vaccine/ for Southern Nevada information. You can also call 800-401-0946.
Employees Pass Away Due To COVID
Gary Myers
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Administrative Support Assistant Gary Myers passed away July 25 due to complications from COVID-19.
Gary began his career with Las Vegas Fire & Rescue in December 1994. He served in Fire Prevention, the Fire Logistics Warehouse and Fire Administration. Gary was widely known and exceptionally liked for his infallible computation skills, talent for writing and his compassion for abandoned cats.
Chris Turner
Public Works Environmental Systems Technician III Chris Turner passed away early this week from complications due to COVID-19. He worked at the Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF).
Chris started with the city in January 2008 and was known for being skilled, intelligent, thoughtful and kind.
We know Gary's and Chris' families and friends will appreciate you keeping them in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Food Truck Thursdays
In the mood for good food? Food Truck Thursdays will offer delicious options located in the parking lot across from City Hall. Food trucks will rotate every other Thursday to add variety for lunch options for sale between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Our first Food Truck Thursday will be tomorrow, Aug. 5, and will feature Carefree and Caribbean Flavor.
Skillsoft Becomes Percipio This Month
Our online training provider, Skillsoft, will become Percipio this month. The cutover to the new system will happen in mid-August. A firm date will be shared once it is finalized.
This change will not impact anyone not currently assigned or taking online training through Skillsoft. However, if you have already started taking classes but have not finished, you will need to ensure those classes are completed by 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12; failure to do so will result in having to re-start the class from the beginning.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Patsy McFadden Choat at pmcfaddenchoat@lasvegasnevada.gov.
Corporate Challenge Captains Needed
If you are interested in being a team captain for any of the Corporate Challenge activities listed below, please contact Jennifer Winder at 702.229.5177 or jwinder@lasvegasnevada.gov:
- Golf
- Indoor Volleyball
- Pickleball
- Tennis
Click on the game schedule below and decide for which teams you want to try out. It's not too early to practice and get in shape for your events! Games begin Aug. 29 and end Oct. 2, 2021.
Oct. 1 Memorial Survey
We will never forget what happened in Las Vegas Oct. 1, 2017. Now, Clark County is working to create a lasting memorial that remembers the victims, honors the survivors and first responders, and celebrates the resilience of our community. Your input is critical to the success of this effort.
Please take a brief survey and provide your input on the memorial’s artistic, design and educational features. Also, please consider sharing this survey with your friends and anyone who has an interest in this matter. The last day to complete the survey is Sunday, Aug. 15.
To follow the progress of this project, please visit www.ClarkCountyNV.gov/1OctoberMemorial and subscribe to email updates from the 1 October Memorial Committee. Additionally, you can follow the committee at www.Facebook.com/1OctoberMemorial.
NVPERS Rate Increase
July 1, 2021, the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (NVPERS) implemented a rate increase. Following the provisions of NRS 286.421, employees must pay for their half of the increase through a reduction in salary. Effective with the pay period beginning July 25, 2021, employees will see a reduction in their rate of pay resulting from the NVPERS increase according to the following list:
NVPERS Membership Reduction
Regular members 0.25%
Police/Fire members 0.75%
You will see this adjustment beginning with your Aug. 13, 2021, paycheck.
If you have questions about the timing of the reduction or your paycheck, call the Payroll Office at 702-229-6828. Employees with specific questions about their retirement benefits should contact NVPERS directly at 702-486-3900 or visit NVPERS.org.
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