The City of North Las Vegas Granted Most Federal Earmarks in Nevada
Municipality Receives Eight Requests Totaling More than $6 Million in Funding
Thanks to the advocacy of our Congressional delegation, the City of North Las Vegas was granted the most federal earmarks of any jurisdiction in Nevada, resulting in more than $6.3 million for resident services and programming.
Eight of the City of North Las Vegas’ FY23 requests were approved in the federal omnibus budget to fund police, fire, court, utility, community services, and economic development programs and projects within the City of North Las Vegas.
“Every dollar brought back is a force multiplier in economic impact and benefit to our residents,” said City of North Las Vegas Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown. “We are so grateful to Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, Senator Jacky Rosen and Congressman Steven Horsford, who championed these funds back to our residents. These dollars will enable us to continue several successful pilot programs, create new programs, maintain and repair essential infrastructure, increase crisis response in the community, and provide more health and wellness services for our first responders, while also putting dollars back into the local economy. This is a win for our federal delegation, our residents, the City of North Las Vegas and all of Southern Nevada.”
The approved City of North Las Vegas projects are:
Department: Fire
Description:Crisis Response Unit – create a Crisis Response Unit staffed by a licensed social worker, paramedic, and EMT who are specially trained to respond to situations involving individuals with mental health or substance abuse issues, ensuring the safety of everyone involved
Amount Granted:$875,000
Department: Municipal Court
Description:Case Management System upgrade to increase online services for the public – will allow the court to hold virtual hearings, send automated notifications, and offer a full suite of online dispute resolutions
Amount Granted:$300,000
Department: Police
Description:Police Officer Wellness Program – will promote officers’ physical and mental health and wellbeing
Amount Granted:$145,000
Department: Community Services
Description: NLV Small Business Forgivable Loan Program – recapitalize the City’s existing program, which provides loans to small businesses, prioritizing low-income communities, minority, and women-owned businesses
Amount Granted:$750,000
Department: Economic Development
Description: NLV Small Business Connector – continue a pilot program launched by the City to provide services to small businesses including advisory sessions, business plan development, permitting and licensing assistance, workshops, and navigation of grant and loan programs.
Amount Granted: $180,000
Department:Utilities
Description: Robinson Well rehabilitation- rehabilitate a groundwater production well
Amount Granted:$2,500,000
Department: Community Services
Description: Urban Center for Advanced Agricultural Technologies – expand this facility through the renovation of the commercial demonstration kitchen, expansion of education spaces, installation of new utilities, and other facility upgrades
Amount Granted :$1,500,000
Department: Police
Description: Technology upgrade – upgrade audio/visual equipment for more efficient communication and training
Amount Granted: $100,000
Total Awarded: $6,350,000
Federal earmarks in omnibus appropriations returned in 2021 to target funds to important local projects. The City of North Las Vegas submitted 12 requests and received approval on eight.
For more information on these and other recent efforts visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.
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