Las Vegas City Council met on Wednesday, April 5. Below are some agenda items that may be of interest. View the agenda and watch a recording.
Agenda Items 17 & 18 – Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act Funds: City Council approved Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act Cooperative Agreements with the Bureau of Land Management regarding the acceptance of two grant awards:
- $8,839,317 for the development of the Regional Aquatic Complex at Pavilion Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive
- $12,009,000 for the development of the Regional Pickleball Complex at Wayne Bunker Park, 7351 W. Alexander Road
The city was awarded these Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act funds from the United States Department of the Interior. The project period for the funds will expire on Jan. 29, 2028.
Agenda Item 34 – Professional Animal Handler and Breeder Permits: City Council adopted Bill No. 2023-6 to amend LVMC Chapter 7.40 regarding professional animal handler and breeder permits. This bill:
- Maintains the $50 fee for permits and inspections of dog and cat breeder operations.
- Requires professional animal handler facilities to post animal-welfare signage with the phone number of our Animal Protected Services (APS) team.
- If an animal dies or requires a veterinarian visit because of an injury, it must be reported to APS within 24 hours.
- Requires anyone with a permit, upon request by APS, to turn over a reported deceased or injured animal.
- Includes mandatory-minimum penalties for unpermitted dog and cat breeding.