Welcome From The Mayor

Las Vegas just finished celebrating its 100th birthday in 2005 and economic indicators project a very bright future for our businesses, families and friends. For more than a decade, the Valley has enjoyed the distinction of being one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States. With this growth has come great prosperity and a thriving economy that has paid for new schools, roads and recreational facilities, and brought unlimited choices for shopping and professional services.

While the city of Las Vegas is known internationally as the entertainment capital of the world, not many know that it is an exceptional place to do business. Las Vegas leads the nation in new job creation, housing and business growth. The fact is, beyond the neon is a metropolis that has systematically transformed itself into an exceptional place for business and development. Each year, in ever-increasing numbers, American and international firms are relocating to the valley and thriving in this sophisticated business environment.

The Las Vegas metro area is a flourishing business center free of corporate income, unitary, inventory, franchise, personal income, estate/gift and inheritance taxes. This booming business community offers companies efficient and cost-effective telecommunications and transportation systems, and easy access to many major western markets. But most importantly, Las Vegas offers the opportunity for a quality lifestyle with a feeling of neighborhood for the people lucky enough to call it home. For business, for pleasure, for life, Las Vegas is the center of it all. I invite you to become part of the excitement of the thriving Las Vegas community.

Oscar B. Goodman Mayor, City of Las Vegas Table of Contents Introduction Land Use Mayor’s Welcome Letter ...... 3 Existing Land Use ...... 48 Acknowledgements...... 4 Future Land Use...... 48 Preface ...... 6 City of Las Vegas Estimated Property Values...... 49 SPECIAL THANKS TO: City of Las Vegas Assessed Value of Real Property...... 49 Business Climate Mayor Frequently Asked Questions About Las Vegas Tourism ...... 7 Oscar B. Goodman Las Vegas at a Glance...... 8 Population Population Trends ...... 50 How to Open a Business in Las Vegas ...... 9 Councilman, Ward 3 ...... How to Incorporate a Business in ...... 10 Historical Housing Counts & Population Estimates 50 Gary Reese (Mayor Pro Tem) How to Obtain a Business License...... 11 Population Change & Income by ZIP Code...... 51 Councilman, Ward 4 How to Write a Business Plan ...... 13 Population Comparison ...... 51 Larry Brown How to Find Venture Capital ...... 14 Demographics Summary ...... 52 Commercial Development Process Flow...... 15 Councilman, Ward 5 Development Service Center “One Stop Shop” Help Guide . . . . . 16 Quality of Life Lawrence Weekly Real Estate Financing ...... 17 Cost of Living ...... 53 Councilman, Ward 2 Construction & Impact Fees ...... 18 Metro Las Vegas Housing Facts ...... 53 ...... Steve Wolfson Planning & Develpment Application Fees 19 Master Planned Communities...... 54 Largest Non-Gaming Employers in Las Vegas ...... 20 Health Care ...... 54 Councilwoman, Ward 1 Largest Gaming Employers in Las Vegas ...... 20 Education...... 57 Lois Tarkanian Fastest Growing Industries in Las Vegas ...... 21 Climate ...... 59 Forbes 2,000 Companies with Councilman, Ward 6 Recreation ...... 59 a Major Presence in Las Vegas ...... 21 Steven D. Ross Customer Service & Back Office Operations ...... 22 Telecommunications ...... 23 Community Affairs City Manager Douglas A. Selby Major Business Parks ...... 24 Public Safety - Fire & Rescue ...... 62 Las Vegas Fire Stations Map ...... 63 Office Parks & Buildings...... 24 Deputy City Manager Las Vegas Fire & Rescue - Important Numbers ...... 63 Planning & Development Department Applications ...... 25 Steven P. Houchens Building Permits...... 25 Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department ...... 64 Business Licenses ...... 26 Public Works...... 65 Deputy City Manager Capital Improvements ...... 26 Field Operations ...... 66 Elizabeth N. Fretwell Utility Rates ...... 27 Municipal Support Services...... 67 Deputy City Manager Total Amount of Taxable Retail Sales ...... 30 Human Resources Department ...... 67 Orlando Sanchez Nevada Taxes ...... 30 Information Technologies Department...... 68 Taxes & Incentives ...... 32 Leisure Services Department ...... 69 Office of Business Development Director Neighborhood Services Department ...... 70 Scott D. Adams Labor The Southern Nevada Workforce ...... 33 Planning & Development Director Redevelopment Agency Margo Wheeler Employment by Industry ...... 33 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Overview of the Redevelopment Agency ...... 71 Fastest Growing Occupations ...... 34 Recent Redevelopment Projects ...... 72 Employment Projections ...... 35 This publication is a joint effort of the Redevelopment Agency Assistance Program ...... 75 CONTRIBUTING STAFF Employment & Labor Force ...... 36 Office of Business Development and the Letter from the Executive Director ...... 78 Unemployment Rates ...... 36 Office of Business Development Planning and Development Department. City of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency Mean Wages by Occupation...... 37 Jimmie Pegues, Brenda J. Hughes Fast Track Program ...... 79 Workers’ Compensation ...... 38 You may contact them at: Redevelopment Area Map...... 81 Planning and Development Location/Transportation Richard Wassmuth Office of Business Development Central Access to Major Markets...... 39 Nevada Development Authority Planning and Development 400 Stewart Ave. Airports & Air Cargo ...... 39 Introduction/Background...... 82 Rita Schoonmaker Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 Common Carrier ...... 40 (702) 229-6551 Trucking ...... 41 Contact Information www.lasvegasnevada.gov/obd Railways ...... 41 CREATIVE Economic Development Agencies ...... 83 Regional Transportation...... 41 Workforce Development Agencies ...... 84 Creative Director Planning and Development Department Erich Victa, Victagraphics, LLC Maps Regulatory Agencies ...... 85 Development Services Center Research Agencies...... 85 Council Ward/Zip Code Map ...... 44 Art Director 731 South 4th St. Chambers of Commerce ...... 86 Master Planned Communities Map ...... 46 Larry Fukuoka, Victagraphics, LLC Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 ...... Directional Map of ...... 47 Contacts 86 (702) 229-6301 Printing www.lasvegasnevada.gov/planning CLV Graphic Arts Services Preface Frequently Asked Questions About Las Vegas Tourism

We are pleased to provide you with the most useful business tool the city of Las Vegas has to offer - LAS VEGAS TOURISM: BY THE NUMBERS the Las Vegas Community Profile. The Las Vegas Community Profile is designed to give readers a thumbnail sketch of the Las Vegas community. Many of you have heard about the strength of Las Questions Answers Vegas as a gaming and entertainment venue, but we are certain the following pages will provide 2004 2005 insight into what Las Vegas has to offer as a place to live, work and do business. 1. How many visitors come to Las Vegas? 37,388,781 38,566,717 BUSINESS CLIMATE 2. What is tourism’s economic impact? $33.7 Billion $36.7 Billion As you view the pages that follow, you will find information on an array of topics such as business and redevelopment, labor, demographics, land use, transportation and quality of life, accompanied by 3. How many convention delegates visit? 5,657,796 6,166,194 accurate facts and figures. 4. How many conventions are held per year? 24,463 22,154 5. Convention’s non-gaming impact? $6.9 Billion $7.6 Billion We believe the information found in this booklet is well-suited to answer many of the basic questions 6. What is Clark County’s gaming revenue? $8.7 Billion $9.7 Billion you may have about the Las Vegas Metropolitan Statistical Area. We believe the information is vital whether you are planning to expand an already existing business or relocate a new business to our 7. What is Las Vegas’ gaming revenue? $6.8 Billion $7.6 Billion community. Readers will find the booklet a great source of information about doing business in Las 8. What is the average gambling budget per trip? $545 $627 Vegas, and we hope it will help you succeed with your company. 9. What is Las Vegas’ city-wide occupancy? 88.6% 89.2% 10. What is Las Vegas’ hotel occupancy? 92.0% 91.8% If you have suggestions on how we can improve our publication, please take a moment to contact us. We look forward to working with you throughout the coming year should you decide to relocate or 11. What is Las Vegas’ motel occupancy? 68.7% 72.0% expand your enterprise to Las Vegas. 12. What is Las Vegas’ weekend occupancy? 95.0% 95.0% 13. What is Las Vegas mid-week occupancy? 85.5% 86.6% 14. What is the U.S. national average occupancy? 61.3% 63.1% Sincerely, 15. Total enplaned/deplaned airline passengers? 41,441,531 44,267,362 16. What is the average nightly room rate? $90 $103 17. How many hotel rooms are in Las Vegas? 131,503 133,186 City of Las Vegas Office of Business Development 18. What is the average # of nights tourists stay? 3.6 nights 3.5 nights City of Las Vegas Department of Planning and Development 19. What percent of visitors are under 21? 10% 9% 20. What is the average age of visitors? 49.0 47.7 21. What percent are first-time visitors? 19% 18% 22. What percent of visitors are from So. California? 27% 29% 23. What percent of visitors are international? 13% 12%

Source: Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (March 2006)

6 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 7 Las Vegas at a Glance How to Open a Business in Las Vegas

Existing Land Use Water Tender: 1 Peak Day Demand: 476,000,000 gallons Steps for Opening a Business in Las Vegas subject to a use tax. All of the necessary forms, as well Fire Stations: 15 per day as detailed information, can be obtained from the Size: 131.2 square miles Insurance Rating: Class 1 Step One: Create a Corporation, Limited Liability Department of Taxation's Web site at: http://tax.state.nv.us Average Elevation: 2,162 feet Hardness: 284 MG/L Company, Partnership or Sole Proprietorship Legal Population Density Per Square Mile: Organization. Corporations and Limited Liability Contact: Department of Taxation BUSINESS CLIMATE 4,390 Utilities/Services Rates: 2-inch meter BUSINESS CLIMATE 555 E. Washington Ave, Ste. 1300 Population: 575,973 Daily Service Charge: $0.3820 Companies (LLC) created must file Articles of Las Vegas, NV 89101 Electric Supplier: Nevada Power Company Consumption Rate/1,000 gallons Incorporation or Articles of Organizations with the Distributor: Nevada Power Company Tier I: Nevada Secretary of State. (http://sos.state.nv.us) (702) 486-2300 Government Generating Capacity: 2,161 Megawatts $1.05; Tier I Max Charge – 40,000 Peak Load: 4,969 megawatts Gallons: $53.46* Contact: Nevada Secretary of State Office Step Five: Obtain a Local Business License: In the state Type: Council/Manager Major Energy Sources: coal, natural gas, Tier II 555 E. Washington Ave., Ste. 2900 of Nevada, all new businesses are required to obtain a purchase power $1.75; Tier II Max Charge – 80,000 Las Vegas, NV 89101 license within the city/county in which they operate. Gallons: $123.46* Total Budget: (702) 486-2880 From the city of Las Vegas Web site, you can complete Tier III 2002/2003 - $692,922,464 Residential Rates: and submit the business license application and review 2003/2004 - $879,809,087 Customer Charge: $6.00 per meter per $2.38; Tier III Max Charge – 560,000 Step Two: Obtain a Fictitious Name Certificate (DBA): If its corresponding instructions. 2004/2005 - $1,227,617,791 month Gallons: $1,265.86* Web Address: www.lasvegasnevada.gov 2005/2006 - $1,193,833,716 Consumption Charge per kWh Tier IV you choose to use a name other than your own, you All Usage: $0.9133 + 0.00039 $3.02; Tier IV Max Charge, Over must file a fictitious business name with the Clark Combined Property Tax Rate: 560,000 Gallons the Rate is $3.02 + County Clerk’s Office to identify the owner(s). This Select: Departments 3.2812 per $100.00 assessed value Commercial/Industrial Transmission Rates: Service Charge action applies to all forms of ownership – corporations, Finance & Business Services Customer Charge: $280.00 per meter per ** Includes Service Charge LLCs, sole proprietorships and partnerships. For Business Services Division Entity Property Tax-rate Trend month additional information, visit the Clark County Web site General Licensing 2000/2001 - .6783 Facility Charge: $1.22 per kW at: www.accessclarkcounty.com/clerk/FNN.htm Sewer 2001/2002 - .6765 Demand Charge per kWh - Contact: Dept. of Finance & Business Services 2002/2003 - .6765 Summer Demand Service Provider: City of Las Vegas Select: County Service 400 Stewart Ave., 3rd Floor 2003/2004 - .6765 Sanitary: Coverage 100% 2004/2005 - .6765 On-Peak $8.33 $0.08985 Storm: Coverage: 0% (Departments A-D) Las Vegas, NV 89101 2005/2006 - .6765 Mid-Peak $0.47 $0.07607 Treatment Plant: Secondary trickling filter Clerk (702) 229-6281 Off-Peak $0.00 $0.05739 and chemical treatment for phosphorous Quick Index www.lasvegasnevada.gov Planning Commission: Yes Other Periods $0.22 $0.07541 removal, activated sludge for ammonia Fictitious Firm Name Industrial Plans Approval: Yes removal, filtration Step Six: If required, obtain a special permit. As a new Zoning Regulations: Yes Capacity: 102,000,000 gallons/day Contact: Clark County Clerk business, you may be required by the city to obtain Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB) Financing: Natural Gas Present Load: 68,400,000 gallons/day 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy., 6th Floor additional permits from Health, Police, Fire or Building Yes Las Vegas, NV 89155 and Safety Departments. Please see contact IRB Limit: $10,000,000 Supplier: El Paso Natural Gas Co. & (702) 455-4431 information below: Repayment Period: Up to 40 years by law Kern River Solid Waste IRB Funds May Be Used For: land, Distributor: Southwest Gas Corp. buildings, equipment and Rating: Varies from 1,010 to 1,030 Container Service Rates – Quarterly Step Three: Obtain a State Business License: All Agency: State Contractors Board manufacturing BTU/CF businesses operating in Nevada must obtain a state www.nscb.state.nv.us 2Wk Pu 6Wk Pu 7Wk Pu business license issued by the Department of Taxation. (702) 486-1100 Industrial Rates: 2005 - 2006 1 Yard $229.26 $496.53 $596.61 You will need to obtain your state business license, Emergency Services Small Customer: $21.50 per meter per 2 Yard $459.27 $878.31 $1,056.82 sales and use tax permits and seller’s permit. All of the Public Transportation Permits month + $1.11618 per therm 3 Yard $688.89 $1,260.00 $1,515.15 necessary forms, as well as detailed information, can be www.state.nv.us/b&i/tsa Police Personnel: 4 Yard $918.51 $1641.75 $1,974.30 obtained from the Department of Taxation's Web site at: (702) 486-3303 4,289 Full-Time Positions Medium Customer: $30.00 per meter per http://tax.state.nv.us Commissioned Officers: 2,100 month + 1.06563 therm Air Quality Permits Civilian: 1,180 Las Vegas Contact: Detention Services: 689 Large Customer: $150.00 per meter per Office of Business Development Select: General Purpose Forms www.co.clark.nv.us/air_quality Airport: 70 month + $1.01213 per therm 400 Stewart Ave. 2nd Floor you will need to complete: (702) 455-5942 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 1. Nevada Business Registration Form Fire & Rescue Personnel: (702) 229-6551 2. Supplemental Application Form Elderecare/Other Care-Related Businesses Total Uniformed/Civilian: 622 Water (702) 385-3128 fax www.hr.state.nv.us Web site: www.lasvegasnevada.gov/OBD Contact: Department of Taxation (702) 486-6515 Fire Equipment: Supplier: Water District E-mail: [email protected] 555 E. Washington Ave., Ste. 1300 Pumpers/Engines: 19 Source: Colorado River (Lake Mead), Las Vegas, NV 89101 Restaurants/Food Service Ladder Trucks: 6 wells www.cchd.org Mobile Command Post: 1 Source: Office of Business Development (702) 486-2300 (702) 759-1258 Hazmat Vehicle: 1 Maximum Daily Capacity: 745,000,000 (January 2006) Paramedic Rescue Units: 17 gallons per day Step Four: If required, obtain a retail sales permit. Every Mobile Air and Light Unit: 1 business owner must check with the Department of For more information contact the Nevada Small Heavy Rescue Unit: 1 2005 Demand Forcast: Taxation to determine if a resale permit and/or an Business Development Center at: www.nsbdc.org Bomb Squad: 1 177,902,634,000 gallons exemption certificate is required, or if the business is Source: Nevada Small Business Development Center (July 2005)

8 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 9 How to Incorporate a Business in Nevada How to Obtain a Business License

Incorporating a Business in Nevada Obtaining a Business License in Las Vegas The laws of the state of Nevada are considered to be very liberal with respect to the formation and maintenance of A business license is required to operate a business in the city of Las Vegas. Each of the following government corporations. The statutory law in Nevada, for the most part, tracks that of Delaware, which attracts a large number entities has its own licensing agency that issues licenses to businesses located within that particular entity: Las of corporations. In Nevada, there are no IRS information-sharing agreements, stockholders are not public record, and Vegas, Clark County, Boulder City, Henderson, Mesquite, North Las Vegas and the state of Nevada. The location, BUSINESS CLIMATE annual fees are nominal. The only actions necessary to keep a corporation in good standing are to maintain a type of business and mode of operation will determine the type of license necessary and political entity from whom BUSINESS CLIMATE resident agent in the state and to file a list of current officers and resident agents annually with the Secretary of the license should be obtained. State before the anniversary date of the formation of the corporation. CITY OF LAS VEGAS CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS CLARK COUNTY The Articles of Incorporation do not require a specification of the exact nature of the business to be conducted. A statement that a business will conduct lawful activity is considered sufficient. Finance and Business Services Div. Business License Business License Department 400 Stewart Ave. 2200 Civic Center Dr. 500 Grand Central Pkwy., 3rd Fl. The name of a corporation cannot be the same or deceptively similar to the name of any existing corporation in the Las Vegas, NV 89101 North Las Vegas, NV 89030 Las Vegas, NV 89106 state; however, clearance may be obtained in advance from the Secretary of State as to the acceptability of a (702) 229-6281 (702) 633-1521 (702) 455-4252 proposed name, which may be reserved for a period of time upon payment of a small fee. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. www.lasvegasnevada.gov www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com www.co.clark.nv.us/ There are provisions for professional corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, close corporation and non-profit corporations, the rules of which are similar to those in most other states. CITY OF HENDERSON STATE OF NEVADA (BUSINESS LICENSE) CITY OF MESQUITE Business License Nevada Department of Taxation City Hall – Mesquite Before proceeding with the actual formation of a corporation, applicants may wish to consult with an attorney to 240 Water St., P.O. Box 95050 555 E. Washington Ave., Ste. 1300 10 E. Mesquite Blvd. assure compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. International companies relocating to Las Vegas should Henderson, NV 89009 Las Vegas, NV 89101 Mesquite, NV 89027 hire an immigration attorney and use respective embassy or consulate commercial sections for help with industry- (702) 267-1730 (702) 486-2300 (702) 346-5295 specific products. 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. www.cityofhenderson.com http://tax.state.nv.us www.mesquitenv.com/services/ For convenient reference, a delineation of the fees charged by the Secretary of State for filing of articles is set forth as follows:

Amount Fees General Licenses $75,000 or less ...... $75.00 Within 30 days of opening your business, you must apply for a general license at the city of Las Vegas Department of Over $75,000 and not over $200,000 ...... $175.00 Finance and Business Services. Applications for a home occupation business may be filed at the Development Over $200,000 and not over $500,000 ...... $275.00 Services Center at 731 S. 4th St. Sole proprietorships with no sales and no employees are not required to obtain a Over $500,000 and not over $1,000,000 ...... $375.00 sales tax permit. All others must apply at the Department of Taxation.

Over $1,000,000 When applying for a business license, the applicant will be asked for copies of the following documents as For the first $1,000,000 ...... $375.00 applicable: Articles of Incorporation, Certificate of Fictitious Firm Name, State License Documentation, Insurance For each additional $500,000 or fraction thereof ...... $275.00 Binder or Letter of Intent, Original Bond, a letter of authorization, and a lease for use or proof of ownership of the Maximum fee ...... $35,000.00 business location. In addition, applicants representing corporations should have the name, title, Social Security Number, date of birth, citizenship, residential address, telephone number and percent ownership in the company of Same-day 24-hour service is available for an additional fee of $125.00. the top three corporate officers and the local manager. The name and address of the corporation’s Nevada resident agent is also needed. Further information may be obtained by accessing: http://sos.state.nv.us Source: Nevada Secretary of State (October 2005) Special Licenses Secretary of State Some businesses must obtain a special license. These businesses include: burglar alarm installation, child care, gun 555 E. Washington Ave., Suite 2900 sales and distribution, gaming, liquor sales and distribution, locksmiths, massage, martial arts, pawnbrokers, psychic Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 arts and secondhand dealers. Restaurants and taverns opening in the city’s Entertainment District qualify for reduced (702) 486-2880 rates on their liquor licenses. To obtain an application or receive more information, please contact the city of Las Vegas Department of Finance and Business Services at (702) 229-6321.

10 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 11 How to Obtain a Business License (continued) How to Write a Business Plan

License fees and methods of assessment are not uniform among the political entities in the Las Vegas Metropolitan How to Write a Business Plan Statistical Area. It is suggested that firms considering a new facility in southern Nevada contact the respective There is no formula for writing a business plan. Each plan will be as unique as the business and its owner(s). The licensing agencies to determine what the fees will be. Below is a sample of a “gross schedule” of license fees, based plan should reflect the personality and management style of the company. on a six-month gross for a city of Las Vegas license. BUSINESS CLIMATE The business plan should be in writing and contain only those specific areas of operation that will directly affect the BUSINESS CLIMATE company’s success. It should be only as long as is necessary and should contain only the general plan and financial LICENSE FEE GROSS SCHEDULE (SAMPLE) data. Generally, about ten pages should be sufficient. Management should write the plan – not rely on others who Six-Month Gross 6-Month Fee Six-Month Gross 6-Month Fee Six-Month Gross 6-Month Fee will not be involved in decision making. Finally, the plan is just that – a plan. It serves only to guide the business, not dictate decisions. If used correctly, it can become the most valuable tool the small-businessperson has. $0 - $12,000 $25.00 240,001 - 300,000 167.00 780,001 - 840,000 470.00 12,001 - 18,000 30.00 300,001 - 360,000 200.00 840,001 - 900,000 500.00 Sample Business Plan Outline: 18,001 - 24,000 42.00 360,001 - 420,000 230.00 900,001 - 960,000 540.00 A business plan should cover the 10 topics below, along with supporting materials. 24,001 - 30,000 54.00 420,001 - 480,000 270.00 960,001 - 1,020,000 570.00 Note: Section 10 is the most detailed; section one may be written last. 30,001 - 45,000 66.00 480,001 - 540,000 300.00 1,020,001 - 1,080,000 600.00 45,001 - 90,000 78.00 540,001 - 600,000 350.00 1,080,001 - 1,140,000 640.00 90,001 - 135,000 90.00 600,001 - 660,000 370.00 1,140,001 - 1.200,000 670.00 135,001 - 180,000 100.00 660,001 - 720,000 400.00 1,200,001 - and over multiply gross sales BUSINESS PLANS - 10 TOPICS 180,001 - 240,000 120.00 720,001 - 780,000 440.00 by .00056. ✓ Executive Summary ✓ Competition ✓ The Company (Present Situation) ✓ Market Strategy ✓ Objectives ✓ Pricing and Profitability ✓ Management and Personnel ✓ Operations ✓ ✓ State of Nevada Business License Market Analysis - Customers Financial Statements Per NRS 364A.130, all companies that conduct business within the state of Nevada are required to obtain a Nevada For more information, contact the Nevada Small Business Business License. An application for a business license must be made to the Department of Taxation. To obtain an Development Center at: www.nsbdc.org application, contact the department at http://tax.state.nv.us Source: Nevada Small Business Development Center (July 2005) Who Has Jurisdiction Assorted government agencies have specific jurisdiction over various functions involved in starting a business in Nevada. In order to clarify which level of government to consult for assistance, the following list is provided.

WHO HAS JURISDICTION Forming a New Corporation State Nevada Secretary of State Registering a Foreign Corporation State Nevada Secretary of State Workers’ Compensation (State) State Nevada Division of Industrial Relations Written Workplace Safety Program State Nevada Division of Industrial Relations Sales Tax State Nevada Department of Taxation Business Tax State Nevada Department of Taxation Other Taxes State Nevada Department of Taxation Unemployment Insurance State Nevada Employment Security Contractor's License State Nevada Contractors' Board Motor Vehicles State Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles Property Tax County Clark County Assessor Air Pollution Permits County Clark County Air Pollution Business Licenses Local Respective Licensing Department Fictitious Name County County Clerk

Source: City of Las Vegas Finance and Business Services, City of Las Vegas Office of Business Development (January 2006)

12 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 13 How to Find Venture Capital Commercial Development Process Flow

Locating Operating/Venture Capital Quick Overview: Commercial Property Development One of the keys to a successful business startup is the ability to obtain and secure appropriate financing. Raising capital is the most basic of all business activities, but it can be a frustrating process. While by law the city of Las Vegas cannot offer operating capital to businesses, the information below focuses on other ways a small business can PROPOSED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROCESS FLOW BUSINESS CLIMATE raise money. There are several resources to consider when looking for financing. BUSINESS CLIMATE Process Steps Procedural Tasks Assemble property and Revert subdivided property to eliminate all unnecessary property lines. VENTURE CAPITAL RESOURCES eliminate all unnecessary Utilize reversionary final maps or parcel maps to assemble your site Types of Loans Purpose Term property lines early in the development process.

Short-Term Loans Working capital, accounts receivables One year Review applicable Review existing land use and zoning designations for the site you and lines of credit land use and development intend to develop. Your plans may require you to apply for various Long-Term Loans Real estate, equipment, facilities, Normally one to seven years; up to standards for the site land entitlements or privileged business licenses. durable goods, furniture, vehicles 25 years for real estate and equipment Apply for land Meet with the Planning Department to determine what, if any, land SBA Loans entitlements and entitlements will be required before you can begin any construction privileged licenses on your development site. 7(a) Loan Guaranty Program (LGP) Expand or renovate facilities, Five to 10 years for working capital; purchase machinery, working capital 25 years for real estate and fixed assets Max: $700,000 Prepare required The conditions of approval associated with your land entitlements will engineering studies and require you to prepare and complete various engineering studies and 7(a) Pre-Qualification Loan Program Serves women, veteran and minority- Term same as 7(a) LGP civil improvement plans civil improvement plans. owned businesses Max Loan: $250,000 Low Documentation Loans Business Startups and businesses Term same as 7(a) LGP Prepare architectural, Your architect will be required to submit an application for a building with less than $6 million in sales Max Loan: $150,000 or 85% of loan amount structural, plumbing, electrical, permit for your proposed development. The building permit SBA Export Express Loans Finance export businesses 10-year working capital; 10-15 years mechanical, and fire protection application will be reviewed against your land entitlements and for machinery; 25 years for real estate plans for building permit building and fire codes before it is approved for construction. Max Loan: $250,000 Respond to corrections The failure of the owner, architect, or contractor to respond to CAPLines Provide working capital needs Up to 5 years and provide revisions revisions requested throughout the plan check process will cause (Five programs available) SBA provides 85% guarantee to plan check comments unnecessary delays for approval of your proposed development. Max Loan: $200,000 International Trade Loans Finances businesses engaged in Up to 25 years Pay fees for plans review, When your building permit application is approved, you will be international trade to purchase Max Loan: $1.25 million sewer connection, traffic required to pay the fees associated with the proposed development. warehouse facilities, equipment , etc. mitigation and desert Most of the fees collected are distributed to agencies other than the SBA 504 Loan Program Provides long-term, fixed assets Up to 20 years conservation Building Department. subordinate mortgage financing for Max Loan: $100,000 - $1,300,000 acquisition or renovation of capital assets Obtain building permit Many permits are issued with deferred submittals. These permits will and begin construction include "inspection holds" if the deferred submittals are not provided 7(m) Microloan Program Working capital, machinery Max Loan; $500 - $35,000 to the Building Department as required. Small Business Investment Company Fills gap between available venture Term is variable capital and needs of business Call for site inspections Your approved building permit will include a series of required site Provides debt equity investment and as required by Building, inspections by various city agencies. The Building Department final management assistance Construction Services, Fire inspection will be delayed if the other agencies have not approved ACE-Net Angel Capital Electronic Internet-based service that provides Loans: $250,000 - $5 million and the Planning Department the site for occupancy and signed your inspection hard card. Network information on business startup to angel investors interested in providing Obtain a final inspection No one can occupy a new development until a Certificate of Occupancy venture capital from the building department has been issued by the Building Department. Plan the opening of your VENTURE CAPITAL RESOURCES and apply for your establishment after you have received your Certificate of Occupancy Certificate of Occupancy for the site. Agency Web Site Agency Web Site Obtain approved business In addition to your Certificate of Occupancy you must also have an Angel Capital Association www.angelcapital Sierra Angels www.sierraangels.com association.org license from Planning, approved business license prior to opening your doors for business. Fire, Health District and Each business must have a Certificate of Occupancy and a valid Center for Entrepreneurship www.newnevada.com Vegas Valley Angels www.angel-investor-network.com Business Licensing departments business license to operate in the city. and Technology

Nevada Ventures www.nvven.com Technology Business Alliance www.technevada.org/sponsor For more information, contact the Office of Business Development at (702) 229-6551. of Nevada Source: Office of Business Development (January 2006)

14 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 15 Development Service Center “One Stop Shop” Help Guide Real Estate Financing

Initial contact with the city may be in many forms, since the development process relates to both off-site and on-site Financing a project is central to economic development and redevelopment. The availability of financing is one of the development projects. Whether customers are obtaining a permit for a perimeter fence, a new building, remodel or most critical factors in real estate development, affecting what gets built, where, when, and by whom. Few street/landscaping improvements, the Development Services Center is the first point of contact. Listed below is a developers can complete a project using their own money. Most look to private sector lenders, equity investors, for guide for services provided at the Development Services Center. financial assistance. Typically most lenders will only lend up to 60% - 80% of a project. Developers bridge this gap BUSINESS CLIMATE by providing their own equity, or equity from a partnership or joint venture. BUSINESS CLIMATE

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES GUIDE Public participation, especially providing incentives, is generally based on the understanding that a project would not happen but for the use of incentives to finance it. Included below is a typical private sector financial process along Building and Safety Information Desk Cashier’s Desk with some public sector financial tools that can be utilized when developing a project. ■ Building permit applications ■ All fees are paid here ■ On-site plans checks ■ Approved permits are picked up here after payment Part I: Private Sector Real Estate Financing Process ■ Plans check submittals ■ Building code appeal applications Typically the financing options of developers are limited only by the economics of the project—the attractiveness of ■ Call (702) 229-6251 for general information and appointments ■ Call (702) 229-6251 for general information and appointments the financing package to investors. The financial structure that the developer chooses can have a significant impact Plans Information Desk Public Works Land Development Desk on the profitability of a project. Below is a typical financing procedure for a real estate project: ■ Setbacks and zoning ■ Civil/off-site plans and bonds 1. A developer obtains or contracts to purchase or lease a parcel of land and then prepares a development plan. ■ Height of buildings ■ Encroachments, deviations and covenants 2. The developer secures a long-term, fixed-interest rate mortgage from a long-term lender or institutional investor ■ Home-based business and business license ■ Subdivisions and civil mylars such as an insurance company. ■ Demographics and future planning ■ Sewer taps, water taps, driveways, cuts, sidewalk replacement 3. Since the developer is expected to provide equity, he/she secures a letter of intent from an anchor tenant promising to ■ ■ Call (702) 229-6301 for general information and appointments Call (702) 229-6371 for general information and appointments locate in the building. With a long-term lending commitment the developer can then go to a commercial bank to obtain a Fire Protection Office/Special Use Hazards Public Works Development Coordination Section short-term construction loan or operating capital. (Fuel/Propane/HAZMAT) (2nd Floor) (2nd Floor) 4. Construction loans are drawn down as construction is completed. ■ Utility civil drawings (i.e., zoning changes, use permits, ■ Comments and coordination prepared for land use applications Part II: Public Sector Financing Tools variances, etc.) ■ Call (702) 229-6578 for general information and appointments Public entities often use bonds to finance various projects and services. Bonds are especially useful for ■ Building plan ■ Special use hazards (fuel/Propane/HAZMAT) redevelopment projects that may involve a substantial investment, but lack financial resources. Bonds help ■ Fire protection systems (fire sprinklers/fire alarms) communities spread the cost of a project over its life span. Public debt, in the form of municipal bonds, provides a ■ Call (702) 229-5397 for general information and appointments community with the ability to build now and repay debt later with future income. Public use bonds are used for purposes such as highways, schools, bridges, sewers, jails, parks and government buildings. A major benefit of bonds Public Works Flood Control Section Public Works Transportation Planning Section is a relatively low interest rate. Below are examples of public/local funding tools used for development projects: (2nd Floor) (2nd Floor)

■ Drainage studies ■ Comments and coordination prepared for land use applications ■ Reviews civil improvement plans for drainage ■ Call (702) 229-6578 for general information and appointments ■ Comments prepared for land use applications ■ Call (702) 229-6541 for general information and appointments PUBLIC SECTOR FINANCING TOOLS Public Works Plans Library Other Public Works Sections Tax Increment Financing General Obligation Bonds Public Use Revenue Bonds (2nd Floor) (2nd Floor) ■ Tool to help fund private development ■ Usually requires voter approval ■ Types include utilities, transportation, in strategic areas ■ Funds major projects that do not education, and non-essential public items Civil plans, subdivisions copy/storage Right of Way, 731 S. 4th St. – Call (702) 229-6541 ■ Public investment is reimbursed otherwise have a revenue source such ■ Paid solely from the earnings of a Capital Improvement plans/storage Roadway Planning, 731 S. 4th St. – Call (702) 229-6541 by future incremental tax revenue as arenas, parks, museums, offices, particular project Call (702) 229-2149 for general information and appointments Sanitary Sewer Planning, 731 S. 4th St. – Call (702) 229-6541 ■ Finances infrastructure, property infrastructure, land write-downs ■ May have to be backed by debt service Survey (West Service Center), 3001 Ronemus Dr. acquisition, relocation assistance, ■ Backed by full faith and credit of the ■ Often does not require a public referendum – Call (702) 229-2450 façade improvements local government Type of Plans ReviewDepartment Contact Phone Number Industrial Revenue Bonds/ Tax Abatements (State) Federal Grants & Loans Building Plan Review Building and Safety Department (702) 779-6251 Private Activity Bonds ■ Used for land, building and machinery ■ Provides for a reduction or exemption New Market Tax Credits Civil Improvements Plans Review Public Works Land Development Division (702) 229-6371 ■ ■ Project must increase employment, of taxpayers obligation to pay taxes Investors receive up to 39%. Project must

Subdivision Maps Planning and Development Department (702) 229-6301 job retention, etc. ■ Usually only applies to the incremental remain viable for seven years. ■ Qualifies for tax exemption under tax created from the development SBA 504 Loans For more information, contact the Department of Planning and Development at (702) 229-6301. “Small Issues Exception” ■ Often applies to property taxes, ■ Used to purchase/remodel existing Source: Planning and Development Department (January 2006) ■ Limited to $10 million sometimes sales taxes buildings and capital equipment ■ Can be legislated or negotiated ■ Long-term fixed rate for small businesses: ■ Easy to understand and implement $4 million for manufacturing, $2 million for special purpose ■ Financed: 50% bank; 40% SBA; 10% equity

For more information contact the Office of Business Development at (702) 229-6551. Source: International Economic Development Council (2005); Office of Business Development (January 2006)

16 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 17 Construction & Impact Fees Planning & Development Department Application Fees

CITY OF LAS VEGAS BUILDING PERMIT FEES, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - FEE SCHEDULE SEWER & WATER CONNECTION FEES & IMPACT FEES* Title 18 (Subdivisions & Related) Fee Type Costs/Fees Tentative Map $750 BUSINESS CLIMATE Final Map $750 BUSINESS CLIMATE Parcel Map $300 ■ $35 issuance fee for each permit Extension of Time $300 ■ $14 minimum permit fee, plus a zoning check fee if applicable Vacation Petition $500, plus Notification/Advertising Fee ■ Building permit fees are based on construction valuation. Boundary Line Adjustment $300 Building Permit Fees Waiver Application (non-public hearing) $300 – $561 for the first $100,000 of valuation, Waiver Application (public hearing) $300, plus Notification/Advertising Fee plus $3.10 for each additional thousand dollars of valuation. Notification/Advertising Fee $300 Title 19 (Zoning Applications - General) ■ 65% of the building permit fee and 5% Zoning Check Fee General Plan Amendment $1,000, plus Notification/Advertising Fee ■ Additional Residential Combination Fees: Master Plan of Streets & Highways Amendment $900, plus Notification/Advertising Fee Rezoning $700, plus Notification/Advertising Fee

Plans Review Fees – Mechanical Permit Fee is 15% of Building Permit Fee Extension of Time (non-public hearing) $300 – Plumbing Permit Fee is 20% of Building Permit Fee Extension of time (public hearing) $300, plus Notification/Advertising Fee – Electrical Permit Fee is 20% of Building Permit Fee Administrative Site Development Plan Review $500 (non-public hearing) Site Development Plan Review (non-public hearing) $500 ■ $1,720 Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU). Site Development Plan Review (public hearing) $500, plus Notification/Advertising Fee ■ Review of Condition (non-public hearing) $300 Commercial fee is a percentage of ERU. Review of Condition (public hearing) $300, plus Notification/Advertising Fee ■ Fee percentage is dependent on the type of business. Special Use Permit $500, plus Notification/Advertising Fee Sewer Connection Fees ■ Fees are based on occupancy usage and number of drainage fixtures. Variance $300, plus Notification/Advertising Fee Administrative Deviation $100 ■ Each fixture is counted to determine the fee – sink, toilet, hose bib, etc. Waiver Application (non-public hearing)* $300 ■ Single family home fee is $1,720 each. Waiver Application (public hearing)* $300, plus Notification/Advertising Fee ■ Condo fees are $1,720 plus $774 for each fixture outside dwelling. Development Agreement $1,000, plus Notification/Advertising Fee Temporary Commercial Permit $100 ■ Apartment fees are $1,204 plus $774 each fixture outside dwelling. Home Occupation Permit $50 Street Name Change $300, plus Notification/Advertising Fee ■ All Other Applications (non-public hearing) $300 State of Nevada $.75 per square foot for commercial construction. All Other Applications (public hearing) $300, plus Notification/Advertising Fee Transportation Fees For residential construction, the fee is $700 per single family dwelling. Notification/Advertising Fee $300 Title 19 (Special Purpose Districts) ■ $550 per acre. Fees go toward acquiring habitat for the desert tortoise Development Plan Review $700 Habitat Conservation Plan and other endangered fauna and flora. Minor Modification $300 ■ Administration fee - $25.00 Major Modification $500, plus Notification/Advertising Fee Title 19 (Summerlin Applications) ■ $.36 per square foot of habitable area for residential construction. Park Impact Fees City Referral Group $300 Fees used to create parks. Minor Modification $300 Major Modification $700, plus Notification/Advertising Fee Minor Deviation $300 ■ Regional Connection Charges Major Deviation $300, plus Notification/Advertising Fee – Example: Residential home with 3/4” meter - $8,300 Title 19 (Sign Certificates, Tags and Permits)**

– Example: Commercial Development with 2” meter - $42,000 On-Premise Sign (no certificate) $300 On-Premise Sign (with certificate) $.50/square foot Water Connection Fees Source: Las Vegas Valley Water District, (702) 870-2011 or (800) 252-2011; Off-Premise Sign $.50/square foot Off-Premise Sign Renewal $.50/square foot www.snwa.com ; “click Uniform Design & Construction Standards,” Special Event Sign $100 per event click “Section 8, Rate Schedule” Civic Event/Political Sign No fee Development Entry Sign $100 per sign Community Interior Sign $100 per sign * For additional information on city service fees, please access the city of Las Vegas’ Web site at: www.lasvegasnevada.gov, Subdivision Development Sale Sign $100 per sign then click: “I want to apply for;” click “Permits” then click “Fees and Payment.” Subdivision Directional Sign $100 per sign Weekend Directional Sign $100 per sign Source: City of Las Vegas Building and Safety Department (January 2006) Construction Sign $50/square foot Title 19 (Other Fees) Annexation $300 Appeal of Director's Decision $300 Department of Building and Safety Zoning Verification Letter $100 City of Las Vegas Address Change Request $100 731 S. 4th St. Satellite Parking Agreement $200 Las Vegas, NV 89101 * Applies to “stand alone” waiver applications (e.g., re: distance limitations or development standards under Title 19). (702) 229-2406 ** These fees represent Planning & Development Deptartment fees only. Other fees may apply (e.g., Building & Safety fees). For more information, contact the Planning and Development Department at (702) 229-6301. Source: Planning and Development Department (January 2006)

18 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 19 Largest Non-Gaming Employers Fastest Growing Industries

As of November 2005, the industrial employment count for the Las Vegas Paradise Metropolitian Statistical Area LARGEST NON-GAMING EMPLOYERS IN LAS VEGAS - 2006 (MSA) was 898,800. Construction accounted for 106,100 jobs; 25,200 were manufacturing; 152,900 were trade, Name Industry No. of Employees transportation and utilities; 10,200 were information technologies; 51,300 were financial activities; 108,100 were professional and business services; 59,400 were education and health care; 267,100 were in leisure and hospitality Clark County School District Elementary & Secondary Schools 34,000 plus BUSINESS CLIMATE and 90,900 were in government. Each major industry group, with the exception of telecommunications, created new BUSINESS CLIMATE Nellis Air Force Base National Security 11,000 plus jobs over the past year. Clark County Executive & Legislative Offices Combined 9,000 to 9,999 Business 2.0 Magazine ranked Las Vegas number one as "where the jobs are going," hottest job growth for this decade, 2003 - 2013. State of Nevada State Government 5,000 to 5,999 Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Police Protection 4,500 to 4,999 University of Nevada, Las Vegas Colleges and Universities LAS VEGAS MSA GROWTH INDUSTRIES University Medical Center General Medical and Surgical Hospitals 3,500 to 3,999 Industry Growth Rate % City of Las Vegas Executive & Legislative Offices Combined 3,000 to 3,499 Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing 6.7 Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center General Medical and Surgical Hospitals 2,500 to 2,999 Architectural & Structural Metals 6.0 U.S. Postal Service Postal Service Non-Depository Credit Intermediation 5.9 Knipp Brothers Industries Residential Framing Contractors 2,000 to 2,499 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing 5.7 Central Telephone - Nevada Wired Telecommunications Carriers 1,500 to 1,999 Other Ground Passenger Transportation 5.7 City of North Las Vegas Executive & Legislative Offices Combined Activities Relative to Credit Intermediation 5.6 Community College of Southern Nevada Junior Colleges 5.6 Citibank National Association Credit Card Issuing Electronic Instrument Manufacturing GES Exposition Services, Inc. Convention & Trade Show Organizers Paper/Paper Product Merchant Wholesalers 5.6 America West Airlines, Inc. Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation Electronics & Appliance Stores 5.1 Freeman Decorating Services Convention and Trade Show Organizers ISPs & Web Search Portals 5.1 Bechtel SAIC Company LLC Physical/Engineering/Biological Research 1,000 to 1,499 For more information access: www.nevadaworkforce.com Desert Springs Hospital General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Source: Nevada Department of Employment Training and Rehabilitation (January 2006) Household Credit Services Credit Card Issuing Nevada Power Company Electric Power Distribution Fluor Constructors Power Communication System Constructors Forbes 2000 Companies Silver State Disposal Services, Inc. Solid Waste Landfill

For additional information visit: www.nevadaworkforce.com Source: State of Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (2nd Quarter 2005) FORBES 2000 COMPANIES WITH A MAJOR PRESENCE IN LAS VEGAS Forbes Forbes Forbes Rank Company Name Rank Company Name Rank Company Name Largest Gaming Employers 1 Citigroup 328 Johnson Controls 1,060 UAL 4 Bank of America 339 Coca-Cola Enterprises 1,070 Delta Airlines LAS VEGAS 27 Wells Fargo 446 Pulte Homes 1,088 International Gaming Technology 44 Merrill Lynch 604 Kerr-McGee Hotel/Casino No. of Employees Hotel/Casino No. of Employees 72 Home Depot 664 Southwest Airlines 1,114 Las Vegas Sands , LLC 9,500 - 9,999 Excalibur Hotel 3,000 - 3,999 Wynn 9,000 - 9,999 Circus Circus Casino 3,000 - 3,499 97 US Bancorp 723 MGM Mirage 1,120 Rite Aid MGM Grand Hotel 8,000 - 8,499 Harrah's Las Vegas 3,000 - 3,499 121 Coca-Cola 801 KB Homes 1,196 Northwest Airlines Resort 8,000 - 8,499 Las Vegas Hilton 3,000 - 3,999 218 Walgreen 842 PacifiCare Health 1,303 Continental Airlines Mirage Casino Hotel 5,000 - 5,999 221 HCA 869 Harrah's Entertainment 1,354 Mandalay Resort Group Rio Suite Hotel & Casino 4,599 - 4,999 DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS 288 Union Pacific 887 Caesars Entertainment 1,979 Sierra Pacific Resources 3,500 - 3,999 Hotel/Casino No. of Employees 299 Clear Channel 1,020 AMR Treasure Island 3,500 - 3,999 Golden Nugget 2,500 - 2,999 Communications Flamingo Hilton 3,500 - 3,999 Stratosphere Tower 2,000 - 2,499 Rampart Casino 3,500 - 3,999 California Hotel 1,500 - 1,999

For additional information visit: www.nevadaworkforce.com Source: Nevada Dept. of Employment Training and Rehabilitation (2nd Quarter 2005)

20 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 21 Customer Service & Back Office Operations Telecomunications

Las Vegas’ early adoption of fiber optics and digital switching technologies has made it one of the most sought-after EXISTING LAS VEGAS AREA BACK OFFICE/CALL CENTERS locations in the United States for companies seeking competitive advantages in the information age. Las Vegas’ (Henderson, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas) disaster-free region has also made it the site for the Nevada Network Access Point, North America’s number one Year # of Disaster Avoidance Center, free of hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes and ice storms. The NAPs are unique facilities BUSINESS CLIMATE Established Company Name Location Type of Operation Employees that provide access to more than 100 telecommunications providers at a location away from natural disasters. No BUSINESS CLIMATE facility in the United State has more in-building, on-net national backbone connections from separate tier-one 1984 Citibank/CitiGroup Las Vegas Credit Card Processing 2,200 providers. The system has superior carrier interconnectivity with over 3,000 fiber and direct fiber connections. 1994 HSBC Las Vegas Credit Card Processing 1,350 Primary Nevada NAP national fiber backbones are Sprint, Cox, XO Communications, SPC, MCI-UUnet, 360 1998 Ramada Vacations Las Vegas Time Share Sales and Customer Svc. 1,300 Communications, Time Warner, Broad Wing, QWest, ELI, Level 3, Xspedius, SBC and Wiltel. Source: Switch Communications Group (March 2006) 1996 NOS Communications Las Vegas Telecommunications 1,100 1995 1st National Bank of Marin Las Vegas Credit Card Processing 900 Further, Sprint, the local telephone company, has spent over $1 billion dollars to upgrade to a high-band fiber optics network and digital switching phone lines. The entire system is tied into a “sonet ring” network to prevent service 1995 ClientLogic Las Vegas Software Support Services 775 outages. The following companies also operate fiber Sonet Technology: Cox Communications, IDACOMM, XO and 1999 Nextel Partners Las Vegas Communications 700 Xspedius. AT&T, Nextlink and Collocation Solutions also operate points of presence in Las Vegas. 2000 Ford Motor Credit Henderson Indirect Financing 700 1996 Williams-Sonoma Las Vegas Catalogue Sales 600 The wireless assets in Las Vegas include KeyOn, Cingular Wireless, Cox Communications, Digital Satellite Services, Direct TV, Dish Direct Network, Great Western Communications and Silver State Wireless. Las Vegas continues to 1996 Bank of America Las Vegas Indirect Auto Loan Processing 500 expand its telecommunications network and is suited to meet the needs of businesses in the 21st Century. 1998 Sunterra N. Las Vegas Time Share Sales and Customer Svc. 500 2000 SITEL Corporation Las Vegas Outsourced Customer Svc. Support 500 1999 Nextel Partners Las Vegas Phone Sales/Customer Service 500 10 LARGEST TELECOMMUNICATIONS & NETWORKING EMPLOYERS 2000 Expedia Las Vegas Travelscape.com 500 IN LAS VEGAS AND THEIR PRODUCTS 1997 UPS Teleservices Las Vegas Software Support Services 450 Company Products and Services 1997 RMA Las Vegas Collections 400 Sprint LAN, WAN, payphones, internet, PBX, key systems, Centrex, data, 1997 First Performance Corp. Las Vegas Collections 140 video conferencing, DSL, custom calling features, voicemail, 1998 California State Auto Assoc. Las Vegas Claims Processing 275 long distance, PCS, pre-paid calling cards 1998 Sallie Mae Las Vegas Student Loans/Collections 275 1998 ADT Security Las Vegas Customer Service 220 Cox Communications Broadband, high-speed Internet, cable television, business services 1998 Fairfield Acceptance Las Vegas Time Share Sales and Customer Svc. 180 Mpower Communications Local & long distance phone service 1999 Miles Kimball Las Vegas Catalogue Sales 300 Nevada Telephone Local & long-distance Phone, ISDN, DSL, Payphones 1999 Credit Acceptance Corp. Henderson Collections 100 XO Communications Local dial tone, long distance, Internet access, private line circuits, 2000 Avery Dennison Las Vegas Financial Shared Services Center 90 fiber optic connectivity, Web hosting, e-commerce 2001 HCA Healthcare Las Vegas Patient Account Services 260 Amtel Communications, Inc. Business phone systems, data & fiber optic cable, voice mail systems 2001 IMPAC Henderson Medical Billing 90 2001 Estate Recoveries, Inc. Las Vegas Credit Card Collections 15 SBC Communications Local & long distance phone service 2002 NuTek, Inc. Henderson Phone Sales/Customer Service 150 Telepacific Communications Electronic parts/components, networking wire, connectors, plating, 2002 Liberty Group Henderson Inbound and Outbound Call Center 75 assembly services 2003 American Recovery Services Las Vegas Commercial Accnts. Rec. Mngmnt. 89 Comtech Communications, Inc. Commercial telephone systems, voice mail, paging, data cabling 2003 Worldwide Asset Servicing Las Vegas Collection Services/Call Center 110 Impulse Telecom Corp. Local & long-distance phone, Internet, Web hosting, cellular, paging Source: Las Vegas Perspective 2005 Edition Source: Switch Communication Group (March 2006); In Business Las Vegas Book of Business Lists, 2006

22 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 23 Major Business Parks Planning & Development Department Applications

Subdivision map activity decreased during the past year in the city of Las Vegas. Tentative map applications MAJOR BUSINESS PARKS decreased by more than 31%. However, the number of lots decreased by less than 10%. This may be due to the Park Name Size Major Tenants increased applications for condominium/mixed-use projects. Final maps decreased by more than 40% with the number of lots decreasing by 36%. Las Vegas Technology Center 270 Acres Sierra Health Services, Steinberg Diagnostics, State Farm BUSINESS CLIMATE Insurance, Mountain View Hospital, Multi Pure Corp. Hqtrs., BUSINESS CLIMATE Nevada Title, On the Web Stores, Target General, Veterans PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT APPLICATIONS Administration, Shift 4, Progressive Casualty Insurance Parkway Center 200 Acres Las Vegas Premium Outlets, World Market Center, Internal Percent Revenue Service, 2004 2005 Change Las Vegas Enterprise Park 74 Acres Unique Enterprises, RLT Corp., U.S. Postal Service, Las Vegas Tentative Maps 108 74 -31.5% Metropolitan Police Department, University Medical Center Quick Care, FBI, Urban Chamber of Commerce Final Maps 126 71 -43.7% The Crossings Business Center 18.8 Acres Bank of America, Household Bank, Humana Health Insurance Tentative Map Lots/Units 13,395 12,132 -9.4% of Nevada, Bechtel SAIC, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Pacific Bell Final Map Lots/Units 9,777 6,256 -36.0% Spectrum of Las Vegas 17.1 Acres Coca-Cola, Owens Precision, Southwest Mechanical, Citi-Xpress Delivery, Office Plus Corporate Pointe at Summerlin Center 4.96 Acres Fairfield Acceptance, R&R Partners, Sallie Mae, Landowner Realty Executives Canyons Center at Summerlin 6.68 Acres Merrill Lynch, American Express Financial Services, Prudential Building Permits

Source: In Business Las Vegas 2006, Las Vegas Business Press Book of Lists 2006 In 2005, a total of 15,267 building permits were issued, 25% less than in 2004. The number of commercial/ industrial permits, as shown in the charts below, increased slightly. Total valuation in December 2005 was Office Parks & Buildings $134,465,929.

OFFICE PARKS & BUILDINGS BUILDING PERMITS Company Name Gross Sq. Ft. Lease Rates Per Sq. Ft. Per Month Total Building Percent Commercial/ Percent Permits Difference Industrial Permits Difference The Crossing Business Center at Summerlin 818,000 $2.20 NNN, MG, FSG Charleston Festival 444,869 $2.10 - $3.20 NNN 1995 16,572 0.6% 753 3.5% Sahara Rancho Corporate Center 350,000 $2.20 FSG 1996 16,611 0.2% 779 36.5% Centennial Gateway 350,000 $1.50 - $4.00 NNN Cheyenne Corporate Center 318,000 $2.20 - $2.25 MG 1997 16,110 -3.0% 1,079 1.5% Corporate Pointe at Summerlin Centre 291,000 $1.50 NNN Las Vegas Technology Center II 290,000 $1.30 - $1.85 MG 1998 15,809 1.9% 1,210 12.1% Molasky Corporate Center 265,000 $3.00 - $3.50 MG Bank of America Plaza 255,164 $2.40 FSG 1999 16,612 5.1% 1,055 -12.8% Rancho Gowan Business Park 240,000 $1.25 - $1.35 MG 2000 14,913 10.2% 1,000 -5.2% Canyons Center at Summerlin 216,291 $2.10 - $2.25 FSG City Center West 211,928 $2.35 - $2.40 FSG 2001 14,477 -2.9% 818 18.2% Wells Fargo Financial Center 207,368 $1.85 FSG 1700 Vegas Drive 186,000 $1.25 NNN 2002 14,916 3.3% 1,005 22.9% Mountain View Professional Park 160,000 $1.95 NNN 2003 18,193 21.6% 886 -11.8% Nevada Financial Center 157,624 $2.45 FSG Rainbow Corporate Center 152,000 $2.25 MG 2004 19,147 5.2% 852 -3.8% Carson Building 148,879 $1.75 - $1.80 FSG Westcliff House 145,000 $2.00 MG 2005 15,267 -25.0% 1,093* 28.0% The Atrium Business Tower 138,000 $1.85 FSG Longford Medical Center 132,000 $2.20 MG * This number is a combination of new, addition and remodel permits. Red Feather Center 130,000 $1.45 - $1.75 NNN For more information, contact the Department of Building and Safety Centennial Corporate Center 127,000 $2.10 NNN 731 S. 4th St., Las Vegas, NV 89101, (702) 229-6251 The Plazas at Paseo Del Prado 120,000 $1.55 - $1.85 NNN Source: City of Las Vegas Department of Building and Safety (February 2006) Park Sahara Office Center 123,709 $1.65 - $1.85 FSG City Centre Place 103,100 $2.25 - $2.62 FSG

Note: NNN = Triple Net, MG = Modified Gross, FSG = Full Service Gross For more information visit: http://propertyline.com Source: In Business Las Vegas Book of Lists 2006; LV Business Press Book of Lists 2006, Propertyline.com

24 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 25 Business Licenses Utilities Rates

BUSINESS LICENSES AVERAGE MONTHLY RESIDENTIAL UTILITY COSTS License Year Active Business Licenses Percent Change Service Major Provider Average Cost* Electricity Nevada Power Company $122.23 BUSINESS CLIMATE Natural Gas Southwest Gas Corporation $39.74 BUSINESS CLIMATE 1995 23,724.00 Sewer City of Las Vegas $14.57 1996 24,929.00 5.1% Solid Waste Disposal Republic Services of Southern Nevada $11.33 Telephone Sprint Central Telephone Company $17.27 1997 26,218.00 5.2% Water Las Vegas Valley Water District $36.07 1998 27,161.00 3.6% * Includes service charge Source: Individual utility companies; Las Vegas Perspective 2005 1999 28,391.00 4.5% 2000 30,516.00 7.5% SOLID WASTE DISP0SAL - QUARTERLY CONTAINER SERVICE RATES 2001 31,150.00 2.1% Container Size 2x week pick-up 6x week pick-up 7x week pick-up 1 yard $229.26 $496.53 $596.61 2002 33,784.00 8.5% 2 yard $459.27 $876.31 $1,055.82 2003 35,489.00 5.1% 3 yard $688.89 $1,260.00 $1,515.15 4 yard $918.51 $1,641.75 $1,974.30 2004 37,278.00 5.0% Note: Urban Service Single-Family Residential Rate: $33.83 per quarter. 2005 35,630.00 -4.4% Source: Republic Services of Southern Nevada (July.2005)

For additional information, contact Business Services Division at (702) 229-6281. ELECTRIC POWER COST COMPARISON - MAJOR WESTERN CITIES Source: City of Las Vegas Business Services Division (February 2005) Commercial Rates Industrial Rates Residential Rates Finance and Business Services 21,600 kWh & 50 kW 1,100,000 kWh & 2,500 kW Typical NV Power customer 400 Stewart Ave. Provider (Demand per month) (Demand per month) (1,250 kWh per month) Las Vegas, NV 89101 Nevada Power (Las Vegas) $8.98 $7.88 $9.79 Sierra Pacific (Reno) $9.97 $9.28 $11.34 AZ Public Service (Phoenix) $7.95 $5.53 $8.97 LA Dept of W & P $8.90 $7.65 $10.42 PG & E (San Jose) $12.67 $11.11 $13.52 Capital Improvements So. Cal. Edison (Los Angeles) $11.44 $9.15 $14.55 San Diego G & E $13.48 $12.58 $16.62 Capital Improvement Projects Source: Las Vegas Perspective 2005 Las Vegas is consistently rated among the nation’s elite in growth and expansion. This growth has created the need for the city of Las Vegas to provide proper planning and resource management to fulfill its public service Water Rates requirements. Each year, the city’s Capital Improvement Plan, a multi-year planning document, identifies and District water rates are based on a four-tier system to encourage conservation. The first tier represents indoor usage prioritizes the need for a variety of public improvements and coordinates their financing and construction time for most residential customers. The rate for the remaining tiers becomes increasingly higher. Thresholds mark the frames. The tables below show the identified needs for planned improvements and funding sources for FY 2006 as level of usage where one tier ends and another begins. Your property's usage thresholds are based on meter size: well as the total for the next five years. NOTE: Total FY 2006 Budget: $1,193,833,716. Tier I - $1.05, Tier II- $1.75, Tier III - $2.38 and Tier IV - $3.02. The following chart shows the maximum rates for the various meter sizes. For example, using the 3” meter, a company will pay $1.05 per 1,000 gallons for the first CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS EXPENDITURES 80,000 gallons, plus a service charge of $20.36 ($84.00 + 20.36 = $104.36). (Amounts Expressed in Millions) Department FY 2006 FY 2005 - 10 Public Works $ 195.2 $ 804.7 COMMON RESIDENTIAL METER SIZES Culture & Recreation 181.6 654.0 Sanitation 39.2 90.2 Meter Size Daily Service Tier Threshold Rate Public Safety 21.6 112.5 (inches) Charge (x1000 gallons) (per 1000 gallons) General Government 42.3 55.6 5/8 $0.1223 1 0 - 5 $1.05 Economic Development 12.7 29.4 2 5.01 - 10 $1.75 Total Expenditures $ 492.6 $ 1,716.4 3 10.01 - 20 $2.38 4 20 & over $3.02 Source: City of Las Vegas Department of Finance’s FY 2006 Budget in Brief Handbook 3/4 $0.1409 1 0 - 7.5 $1.05 2 7.50 - 15 $1.75 3 15.01 - 30 $2.38 4 30 & over $3.02

26 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 27 Utility Rates Utility Rates

Water Rates - continued SEWER RATES SCHEDULE (EFFECTIVE 2/1/2006)

USE CODE CLASSIFICATION EACH UNIT & ERU EQUIVALENT ANNUAL SEWER AMT. COMMERCIAL METER SIZES 100 Single Family Residence Dwelling Unit 1.00 $208.93 110 Two-Family Dwelling Dwelling Unit 1.00 $208.93 BUSINESS CLIMATE Meter Daily Threshold Rate Meter Daily Threshold Rate 120 Apartment House / Residence Hotel / Assisted Living Apartments Dwelling Unit 0.70 $146.25 BUSINESS CLIMATE Size Service Tier (x1000 (per 1000 Size Service Tier (x1000 (per 1000 plus fixtures outside rooms Fixture 0.45 $94.02 130 Public Housing Mult-Family Residence Dwelling Unit 0.70 $146.25 (inches) Charge gallons) gallons) (inches) Charge gallons) gallons) plus fixtures outside rooms Fixture 0.45 $94.02 140 Mobile Home Residence & Mobile Home Parks Trailer Lot 1.00 $208.93 1 $0.1780 1 0 - 12.5 $1.05 6 $1.9402 1 0 - 250 $1.05 150 Guest Quarters / Casita Dwelling Unit 0.60 $125.36 2 12.51 - 25 $1.75 2 250.01 - 500 $1.75 160 Recreation Vehicle Parks Vehicle Space 0.70 $146.25 plus fixtures Fixture 0.45 $94.02 3 25.01 - 75 $2.38 3 500.01 - 12,500 $2.38 170 Motel/Hotel Room 0.60 $125.36 4 75.01 & over $3.02 4 12,500.01 & over $3.02 plus fixtures outside rooms Fixture 0.75 $156.70 180 Resort Hotels Room 0.60 $125.36 1 $0.2707 1 0 - 25 $1.05 8 $3.0532 1 0 - 400 $1.05 plus outside fixtures, rooms, casinos & restaurants Fixture 1.50 $313.40 2 25.01 - 50 $1.75 2 400.01 - 800 $1.75 190 Senior Apartments Dwelling Unit 0.50 $104.47 3 50.01 - 250 $2.38 3 800.01 - 24,000 $2.38 plus fixtures outside of dwelling units Fixture 0.45 $94.02 4 250.01 & over $3.02 4 24,000.01 & over $3.02 200 Casinos Fixture 1.50 $313.40 230 Business Not Separately Rated - Wholesale/Service Fixture 0.45 $94.02 2 $0.3820 1 0 - 40 $1.05 10 $4.3517 1 0 - 575 $1.05 240 Business Operations Not Separately Rated - Retail Sales Fixture 0.65 $135.80 (including motor vehicle sales & retail establishments serving food) 2 40.01 - 80 $1.75 2 575.01 - 1,150 $1.75 250 Restaurant / take out only Fixture 0.45 $94.02 3 80.01 - 560 $2.38 3 1,150.01 - 40,250 $2.38 260 Restaurant / with seating under 45 Fixture 0.65 $135.80 4 560.01 & over $3.02 4 40,250.01 & over $3.02 270 Restaurant / with seating 45 or over Fixture 1.33 $277.88 273 Restaurants (High Strength) Fixture 1.33 $511.45 3 $0.6788 1 0 - 80 $1.05 12 $6.3922 1 0 - 850 $1.05 280 Taverns with Food Fixture 1.00 $208.93 2 80.01 - 160 $1.75 2 850.01 - 1,700 $1.75 290 Taverns without Food Fixture 0.65 $135.80 3 160.01 - 1,440 $2.38 3 1,700.01 - 59,500 $2.38 300 Hospital / Specialty Hospital Bed 1.20 $250.72 320 Convalescent Care Facility / Nursing Home / Special Care Facility Bed 0.75 $156.70 4 1,440.01 & over $3.02 4 59,500.01 & over $3.02 330 Custodial Institution Bed 0.50 $104.47 340 Schools, Nurseries & Child Care Facilities Student 0.10 $20.89 4 $1.0127 1 0 - 125 $1.05 360 Churches Fixture 0.25 $52.23 2 125.01 - 250 $1.75 410 Laundromat Fixture 0.45 $94.02 3 250.01 - 4,000 $2.38 404 Laundries WATER USE x 0.85 4 4,000.01 & over $3.02 90,000 ** SEE BELOW 420 High Water Users WATER USE 90,000 ** SEE BELOW 430 Sports Complex Fixture 0.30 $62.68 450 Mixed Use WATER USE x 0.85 90,000 ** SEE BELOW 500 Offices, Except as otherwise listed Fixture 0.45 $94.02 Addtional Monthly Charges 510 Service Establishments, Except as otherwise listed Fixture 0.45 $94.02 520 Financial Institutions Fixture 0.30 $62.68 Description Charge 530 Theaters Fixture 0.30 $62.68 540 Maintenance, Renovation & Repair Shops Fixture 0.30 $62.68 Southern Nevada Water Authority Commodity Charge $.10 for every 1,000 gallons used 550 Private Clubs Fixture 0.45 $94.02 560 Barber Shops Fixture 0.30 $62.68 Southern Nevada Water Authority Reliability Surcharge - Calculated as a percentage of 570 Beauty Shops Fixture 0.50 $104.47 water usage plus service charges: 580 Clinics Fixture 0.45 $94.02 590 Day Spa Fixture 0.60 $125.36 Residential – .25%; Commercial – 2.5% 600 Vacant Commercial Fixture 0.25 $52.23 700 Community Center Private (With / Without Parcel Number) Fixture 0.45 $94.02 720 Cinema Fixture 0.35 $73.13 730 Park (public or private) Fixture 0.45 $94.02 740 Night Clubs Fixture 0.65 $135.80 What do the additional monthly charges mean in terms of my bill? ** XX0..Domestic Strength Users ERU 1.00 $208.93 ** XX1..High Strength Dairies ERU 1.31 $273.70 The new water rates are designed to have a very different impact on customers depending on how much water they ** XX2..High Strength Bottlers ERU 1.41 $294.59 use. The goal is to reduce water use, particularly among those with the greatest opportunity to conserve. The ** XX3..Restaurants w/Garbage Grinders ERU 1.88 $392.79 ** XX4..Laundries ERU 1.32 $275.79 following chart, based on an average single-family residential water bill, provides a general idea of how the rate ** XX5..County Property on City Sewer..Equal Rates $208.93 change might affect various residential customers. ** XX6..North Las Vegas on City Sewer..Equal Rates $208.93

CODE SWIMMING POOLS HOW THE NEW WATER RATES AFFECT RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS 1 30,000 Gallons or less 0.10 $20.89 2 30,001 to 99,999 Gallons 0.25 $52.23 Usage Category Monthly Consumption Previous Bill New Bill Change 3 100,000 to 149,000 Gallons 0.50 $104.47 4 150,000 to 199,000 Gallons 0.65 $135.80 Lowest 20% 6,600 gallons $11.29 $12.49 $1.20 5 200,000 to 249,999 Gallons 0.85 $177.59 6 250,000 to 299,999 Gallons 1.00 $208.93 Median Home 15,100 gallons $23.77 $29.04 $5.27 7 300,000 Gallons or more 1.30 $271.61

Highest 20% 32,400 gallons $58.18 $80.61 $22.43 Source: City of Las Vegas Business License Department (January 2006)

Source: Las Vegas Valley Water District (January 2006)

28 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 29 Total Amount of Taxable Retail Sales Nevada Taxes

*Personal Property Taxes - The tax rate for 2005-2006 in the city of Las Vegas is $3.2812 per $100,000 of assessed Taxable retail sales for the Las Vegas MSA in 2005 was $32.4 billion. value of a home. To calculate the tax on a home, let's assume you have a home with a taxable value of $100,000, located in the city of Las Vegas. TAXABLE RETAIL SALES Las Vegas MSA BUSINESS CLIMATE To determine the assessed value, multiply the taxable value of the home ($100,000) by the assessment ratio (35%): BUSINESS CLIMATE $100,000 X .35 = $35,000 assessed value. To calculate the tax, multiply the assessed value by the tax rate ($3.2812 per hundred dollars of assessed value). $35,000 (assessed value) x .032812 (tax rate) = $1,148 taxes for $31.00 $ 32.4 the 2005-06 fiscal year. $26.00 $28.1 Sales $24.5 $21.00 $ $22.8 $22.8 21.4 Intoxicating Liquor License & Taxes: ($Billions) $16.00 $11.00 The tax rate on liquor is based on the percentage of alcohol. Tax rates per gallon are: $6.00 $1.00 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 PERCENT ALCOHOL TAX RATES 0.5% - 14% 40 cents More than 14% - 20% 75 cents For more information access: www.tax.state.nv.us Source: State of Nevada Department Taxation (January 2006) Over 22% $2.05 Malt Beverage 9 cents

Contact the Nevada State Department of Taxation at www.tax.state.nv.us/taxes for further information. Nevada Taxes Source: Nevada Department of Taxation (January 2006)

Department of Taxation The benefits to incorporating in Nevada are many. Businesses operating in Nevada are among the least taxed in the 555 E. Washington Ave., Suite 1300 nation and are offered opportunities for tax deferrals and abatements based upon their job growth. The following Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 taxes, common in many of the other 49 states, are not imposed in Nevada: (702) 486-2300

TYPE OF TAX TAXES IMPOSED IN NEVADA Franchise Tax None Gaming Device Taxes and Fees Corporate Income Tax None Unitary Tax None Inventory Tax None QUARTERLY SLOTS, GAMES & GAMING DEVICES FEES Personal Income Tax None Special Intangible Tax None Type Units Unit Tax Total Tax Type Units Unit Tax Total Tax Admissions Tax None Regular Slots X # Units @ $30.00 Total Tax Fargo Bank X # Units @ $150.00 Total Tax Sales Tax on Food None Chain Store Tax None Dbl. Slots X # Units @ $60.00 Total Tax Keno X # Units @ $150.00 Total Tax Inheritance Tax None Triple Slots X # Units @ $90.00 Total Tax Poker X # Units @ $75.00 Total Tax “21” X # Units @ $150.00 Total Tax Race Book X # Units @ $150.00 Total Tax Taxes & Fees Imposed in Nevada Baccarat X # Units @ $150.00 Total Tax Roulette X # Units @ $150.00 Total Tax TYPE OF TAX TAX RATES Big Six X # Units @ $150.00 Total Tax Sports Book X # Units @ $150.00 X# Units Sales & Use Tax* 7.75% + up to .75 at County’s option in $.25 increments Bingo X # Units @ $150.00 Total Tax Devices X # Units @$30.00 X# Units Personal Property Tax* $3.2812 per $100 assessed value State Business Privilege Tax $25.00/quarter per full-time employee and equivalent Craps X # Units @ $150.00 Total Tax Unemployment Compensation Tax 2.95% of taxable wages +.05% for Career Enhancement State Business License $100.00 one-time fee Note: Multiply the number of units times the fee to arrive at total tax per device. Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax Gasoline - $.23, Diesel - $.28, Aviation - $.02 per gallon. Source: City of Las Vegas Business License Division (January 2006) Combined County/State tax is $.28 - $.33 per gallon Lodging Tax Statewide 1% room tax Cigarette Tax $.80 per pack of 20 cigarettes Estate Tax Maximum allowable against federal estate tax Modified Business Tax .65% of gross wages quarterly Nevada Entertainment Tax Tax of 10% applied to entertainment revenue

* There is no tax on food for home use or on prescription drugs.

30 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 31 Taxes & Incentives The Southern Nevada Workforce

Tax-Based & Other Business Incentive Programs The Southern Nevada Workforce Sales & Use Tax Abatement – An abatement of sales and use tax on eligible machinery and equipment is available to Las Vegas ranks number one for job growth for 2003 – 2012, according to Business 2.0 Magazine. “Las Vegas is the businesses with operations consistent to Nevada’s state plan for economic diversification and development. fastest growing economy in the U.S. by any measure,” stated Price Waterhouse in 2005. The year 2005 was Qualifying criteria include a commitment to doing business in Nevada, minimum job creation, employment health phenomenal for job growth in the Las Vegas MSA with a 7% increase, as well as a current unemployment rate of BUSINESS CLIMATE plans and wage requirements. 3.5%, the lowest ever recorded. Construction accounted for 106,800 jobs; 768,100 jobs were service industry, 176,900 jobs were hotel/gaming and 91,800 were government jobs. Sales Tax Deferral Program – The state of Nevada offers a sales and use tax deferment program to qualified Source: Department Education, Training & Rehabilitation (January 2006) industries that purchase specific types of capital equipment in excess of $100,000. Taxes can be deferred interest- free for up to five years. For more information, contact the Nevada Commission on Economic Development at: The Las Vegas regional workforce has a unique set of strengths, including high computer literacy rates, flexibility and LABOR www.expand2Nevada.com. mobility. Newly-relocated and expanding companies can draw from the very large labor pool of service industry personnel, providing these high-end marketing and administrative support centers with a plethora of upgradeable Personal Property Tax Abatement – An abatement of personal property tax is available to new and expanding personnel. businesses. Qualifying criteria include a commitment to doing business in Nevada, minimum job creation, employment health plans, minimum capital investment and wage requirements. For more information, contact the Because of the abundance of computer literate employees, the area is an attractive call center market. Businesses Nevada Commission on Economic Development at: www.expand2Nevada.com. that provide moderate-to-extensive in-house computer-based training have been successful in the region.

Property Tax Abatement – Real and personal property tax abatement is available to qualified recycling businesses. Further, the critical mass of technical, engineering and scientific personnel generated by Nellis Air Force Base and the At least 50% of the material or product must be recycled on site. Fifty percent of real and personal property tax can Nevada Test Site represents an important contribution to the Las Vegas area’s workforce. In addition to the 11,000 be abated for up to 10 consecutive years. An acknowledgement from local government entities and a commitment employees at Nellis Air Force Base, which is expected to expand its Department of Defense role over the next two from the company to stay in Nevada is required. decades, it is estimated that over 12,200 military retirees live in the region.

Business Assistance Programs The retired population is growing more rapidly locally than nationally as seniors seek out the region’s climate, low Tax Increment Financing - is the abatement of a portion of the taxes due resulting from the increased valuation of a taxes and quality of life. This pool of workers could be beneficial to certain industries. property generated from capital investment. Eighteen percent of the new taxes go to affordable housing, and up to 50% of the remainder, or 41%, can be abated. For more information contact the Office of Business Development at: As for growth, approximately 5,000 to 7,000 individuals continue to migrate to Southern Nevada monthly and the (702) 229-6551 Las Vegas regional population is expected to grow at nearly six times the U.S. rate. Strong population growth even during a national economic turndown should continue to provide new employers with a steady flow of job applicants. In addition, the state of Nevada offers many business assistance programs designed to encourage the growth and Source: Office of Business Development (January 2006) development of private enterprise. Some of the most popular programs are Green Building Abatements, Renewable & Energy Storage Abatements, Nevada Hub Zone Development, Train Employees Now, and Industrial Development Bonds. For more information, contact the Nevada Commission on Economic Development at: Employment by Industry www.expand2Nevada.com Source: Nevada Commission on Economic Development (January 2006) LV MSA Employment by Industry Foreign Trade Zones - Las Vegas is within Foreign Trade Zone #89, providing customs and duty-free storage, assembly or manufacturing of migrated goods. Source: Nevada Development Authority (January 2006) Construction 11.9% Manufacturing 2.8%

INCENTIVE PROGRAMS: BUSINESS LOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE Natural Resources & Mining 0% Sales & Use Tax Sales & use Tax Deferral Personal Property Tax Modified Business Train Employees Trade, Transportation Abatement Tax Abatement Now Grant & Utilities 17.2% Government 10.2% Incentives NRS 374.357 NRS 372.397 NRS 361.0687 NRS 363B.120 NRS 231.068 & Criteria A partial sales/use tax A sales /use tax deferral An abatement not to An abatement of A grant of $1000 per abatement on capital on capital equipment exceed 50% over a 50 percent for 4 years trainee with 25% Information 1.1% equipment purchases. maximum of 10 years company match Other Services Capital $1,000,000 Minimum $100,000 or $50,000,000 (Industrial) $1,000,000 No minimum (Excl Gov) 3.0% Investment $500,000 - New more capital equipment $2,000,000 (Other) requirement Financial Activities 5.7% Requirement Intellectual Property Number of 75 10 75 75 10 Primary Jobs Created Professional & Business Services 11.8% Minimum $17.34 $13.87 $17.34 $17.34 $13.87 Leisure & Hourly Wage (80% of state (80% of state average average wage) wage) Hospitality 29.6% Educational & Health 6.6%

For more information, contact the state of Nevada Commission on Economic Development at: www.expand2Nevada.com Source: Nevada Commission on Economic Development (January 2006) Nevada Commission on Economic Development, 555 E. Washington Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101, (702) 486-2127 For more information visit: www.nevadaworkforce.com Source: State of Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (January 2006)

32 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 33 Fastest Growing Occupations Employment Projections

THE 10 FASTEST GROWING OCCUPATIONS IN LAS VEGAS MSA LAS VEGAS MSA OCCUPATIONAL EMPLOYMENT & PROJECTIONS, 2002-2012 Occupation Growth Rate % 2002 2004 2012 Annual Percent Avg. Annual Occupation Title Employment Employment Employment Openings Change Growth Rate (%) Fitness Trainers & Aerobics Instructors 6.2 Management 36,523 40,283 54,863 2,512 50.2% 5.0 Personal Financial Advisors 6.1 Business & Financial Coil Winders, Tapers, Finishers 6.0 Operations 21,631 24,102 33,652 1,585 55.6% 5.6 LABOR Network Systems & Data Communication Analysts 5.8 Computer & LABOR 7,112 7,949 11,180 497 57.2% 5.7 Pharmacists 5.8 Mathematical Loan Officers 5.8 Architecture & Engineering 9,024 9,820 12,918 592 43.2% 4.3 Credit Analysts 5.8 Life, Physical 3,764 4,100 5,406 252 43.6% 4.4 Computer & Information Systems Managers 5.7 & Social Science Social & Human Services Assistants 5.6 Community & Social Services 5,245 5,723 7,582 334 44.6% 4.5 Respiratory Therapists 5.6 Legal 5,490 6,037 8,159 330 48.6% 4.9 For more information access DETR at: www.nevadaworkforce.com Education, Training Source: State of Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (January 2006) & Library 28,807 31,679 42,825 1,987 48.7% 4.9 Arts, Design, Sports, Entertainment 12,630 13,847 18,573 856 47.1% 4.7 & Media Health Care Practitioners & 29,600 32,685 44,641 2,052 50.8% 5.1 Technical Health Care Support 12,902 14,273 19,585 890 51.8% 5.2 Protective Service 22,687 24,870 33,350 1,696 47.0% 4.7 Food Preparation & Serving Related 103,043 112,957 151,477 8,889 47.0% 4.7 Building & Grounds, Cleaning & 51,240 56,361 76,234 3,538 48.8% 4.9 Maintenance Personal Care & Service 60,947 67,783 94,217 4,963 54.6% 5.5 Sales & Related 100,907 110,731 148,888 8,282 47.5% 4.8 Office & Administrative Support 127,988 137,338 173,914 7,631 35.9% 3.6 Farming, Fishing & Forestry 228 251 339 17 48.7% 4.9 Construction & Extraction 72,036 78,669 104,469 4,688 45.0% 4.5 Installation, Maintenance 33,277 36,499 49,013 2,347 47.3% 4.7 & Repair Production 24,766 26,752 34,504 1,562 39.3% 3.9

Transportation & 64,264 69,693 90,860 4,100 41.4% 4.1 Material Moving Total, All Occupations 834,111 912,373 1,216,649 59,599 45.9% 4.2

Source: Department of Employment Training and Rehabilitation (January 2006)

34 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 35 Employment & Labor Force Median Wages by Occupation

Labor Force Availability & Employment Statistics – Las Vegas Metropolitan Statistical Area Management Median Hourly Wage Waiters/Waitresses ...... $8.25 Top Executives ...... $51.74 Food Preparation & Serving Related Workers, General & Operations Managers ...... $41.38 All Others ...... $10.27 LABOR FORCE AVAILABILITY & EMPLOYMENT: 1995 - 2005 Marketing Managers ...... $35.29 Administrative Services Managers ...... $27.99 Sales Financial Managers ...... $37.18 First-Line Supervisors/Managers 1000000 Construction Managers ...... $37.69 of Retail Sales Workers ...... $14.25 Labor Force Computer & Information Systems Managers . . . . .$41.24 Retail Salespersons ...... $9.83 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other ...... $20.00 LABOR Employment LABOR Business & Financial Operations Securities, Commodities & Financial Services . .$25.60 800000 Purchasing Agents ...... $21.20 Cost Estimators ...... $26.88 Office & Administration Support Workers Accountants/Auditors ...... $24.31 First-Line Supervisors/Managers Human Resources, Training & of Retail Sales Workers ...... $18.53 Workers 600000 Labor Relations ...... $21.86 Bill & Account Collectors ...... $12.96 Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerks . . . . .$13.77 Computer & Mathematical Operations Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks ...... $14.24 Computer Programmers ...... $29.56 Customer Service Representatives ...... $13.55 400000 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software ...... $35.40 Administrative 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Computer Support Specialists ...... $14.45 Procurement Clerks ...... $14.46 Database Administrators ...... $29.69 File Clerks ...... $10.56 Year Network Systems & Data Communications Communications Equipment Operators, Analyst ...... $26.84 All Others ...... $13.03 For more information visit: http://detr.state.nv.us Switchboard Operators ...... $12.44 Source: State of Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (January 2006) Architecture & Engineering Chemical Engineers ...... $38.31 Construction Civil Engineers ...... $37.25 Brick Masons, Block Masons ...... $19.95 Unemployment Rate Electrical Engineers ...... $38.28 Carpenters ...... $19.78 Environmental Engineers ...... $35.25 Carpet Installers ...... $18.81 Industrial Engineers ...... $34.10 Cement Masons/Concrete Finishers ...... $20.88 Nuclear Engineers ...... $59.97 Drywall/Ceiling Tile Installers ...... $16.58 Electricians ...... $21.09 AVERAGE UNEMPLOYMENT RATES: 1995 - 2005 Legal Lawyers ...... $45.22 Mechanics/Machining 7 Legal Support Workers ...... $17.68 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters ...... $15.91 Paralegals & Legal Assistants ...... $18.63 Machinists ...... $16.72 National Average Law Clerks ...... $21.09 Mobility Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Las Vegas MSA Judges, Magistrate Judges & Magistrates ...... $54.66 Except Engines ...... $21.89 6 Health Care Registered Nurses ...... $28.60 For a complete list of all Nevada occupations and wages, Nurses Aides, Orderlies & Attendants ...... $11.94 visit: http://detr.state.nv.us 5 Occupational Therapists ...... $29.63 Source: State of Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (February 2006) Dental Hygienists ...... $38.50 Rate (%) Physical Therapists ...... $34.31 Recreational Therapists ...... $13.21 4 Dental Assistants ...... $16.67 Medical Assistants ...... $13.02

Hospitality 3 Chefs & Head Cooks ...... $17.59 02 04 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 20 2003 20 2005 Cooks, Fast Food ...... $6.52 Year Cooks, Restaurant ...... $12.19 Bartenders ...... $9.22

For more information, access: www.nevadaworkforce.com Source: Dept Employment Training and Rehabilitation January 2006

36 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 37 Workers’ Compensation Central Access to Major Markets

It is mandatory for Nevada employers who have at least one employee to provide workers’ compensation insurance Situated at the hub of an 11-state western region, Las Vegas is an ideal location for companies seeking cost- coverage. Nevada excludes some employees due to unique criteria, such as employment related to interstate effective, rapid access to major markets both domestic and international. commerce entities not subject to state law, employment covered by private disability and death benefits plans, employees brought into Nevada on a temporary basis, and casual employment of 20 days or less. With a market area of over 50 million people within a 1,000-mile radius, firms can take advantage of Nevada's low taxation and operational costs while capitalizing on the ease of shipping to a multitude of states including California, Since January 1, 2000, Nevada no longer provides workers’ compensation through a state fund. However, employers the world's sixth largest marketplace. may purchase insurance from private carriers licensed by the state or become certified by the Division of Insurance as a self-insured employer. For smaller businesses wanting to be self-insured, there are associations of self-insured McCarran International Airport, the International Air Cargo Center, Foreign Trade Zone # 89, the Union Pacific LABOR employers (generally in the same business) that form these groups. Also, there is a good chance that agents or Railroad and excellent trucking services have played major roles in the success Las Vegas enjoys. Nevada is also brokers who handle other lines of insurance can also provide workers’ compensation insurance for self-insured home to the West's fastest-growing warehousing and distribution center industry, providing Nevada businesses with employers. unsurpassed access to advanced logistical services. Source: City of Las Vegas Office of Business Development, State of Nevada Commission on Economic Development (January 2006) LOCATION/ The maximum considered wage for computing disability compensation for fiscal year 2006 has been certified by the TRANSPORTATION Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s Employment Security Division to be $693.76 per week. The Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 616A.065 defines the average monthly wage as 150% of the state average weekly wage multiplied by 4.33. Airports & Air Cargo $693.76 X 150% X 4.33 = $4505.33

Maximum disability compensation in Nevada is 66-2/3% of the average monthly wage (NRS 616.065 and McCarran International Airport: McCarran International Airport is part of the Clark County Airport System, which 616C.475). If earned wages on the date of injury were less than $4,505.97 per month, compensation is 66-2/3% of owns and operates six airports, including five general aviation facilities: , Henderson the actual earned wage. Executive Airport, Jean Sport Aviation Center, Overton/Perkins Field and Searchlight Airport. McCarran International Airport has the third longest civilian runway in the United States. The Las Vegas airport is ranked the fifth busiest Maximum Average Monthly Wage airport in North America based on passenger counts, serving more than 40 air carriers. With approximately 1,100 flights arriving and departing daily, McCarran International Airport offers direct flights to over 120 U.S. cities. $4,505.97 X 66-2/3 = $3,003.98 Internationally, Virgin Atlantic has six non-stop flights per week to London, and BMI has three non-stop flights per $4,505.97 X 8/12 = $3,003.98 week to Manchester, England, plus over 20 flights per week to Mexico and Canada.

In 2005, 11 new gates were added to Concourse “D” and Wi-Fi became available in all public areas of the airport Maximum Compensation (travelers do not need to look for a hot spot). McCarran was the first airport to provide this as a free service for the entire facility. Per Month ...... $3003.98 Per Week ...... $690.83 A total of 16 major construction projects, from roadway improvements to a pedestrian bridge are part of the final Per Day ...... $98.69 build-out of McCarran. Plans also include the last wing of the “D” gates expansion and Terminal 3, a new terminal 14 Day (Usual Payment) ...... $1,381.66 for scheduled carriers. McCarran will ultimately house a total of 117 gates, which will enable the airport to host 53 million passengers annually by 2011. NOTE: Nevada law protects employers who provide coverage for their employees at the time of injury from additional damages claimed by their employees as a result of an injury on the job. The Clark County Department of Aviation is in the planning stage of developing the to augment available capacity at McCarran. This new airport, situated on a 5,934-acre site about 25 miles south of Las Vegas, For additional information visit: http://dirweb.state.nv.us Source: Nevada Division of Industrial Relations (February 2006) will serve international and long-haul scheduled flights, all charter flights, as well as international and domestic air cargo demand. Initial operations are expected to begin in approximately 2017. Source: Clark County Department of Aviation (January 2006)

State of Nevada Las Vegas International Air Cargo Center: The International Air Cargo Center at McCarran International Airport has Department of Business & Industry positioned Las Vegas as a major West Coast air-truck distribution center. Complete custom services are available at Division of Industrial Relations McCarran. Las Vegas is considered “an inland port of entry,” where efficient services allow foreign goods to quickly 1301 North Green Valley Pkwy., Suite 200 clear customs. The Cargo Center is located less than one mile from a major interstate highway and railroad access. Henderson, Nevada 89014 The 160-acre site is a first-rate cargo handling area consisting of three buildings totaling more than 170,000 square (702) 486-9000 or 9080 feet and is capable of handling heavily loaded, long-haul and wide-body aircraft. Source: Nevada Development Authority, CLV Office of Business Development (January 2006)

38 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 39 Airports & Air Cargo Airports & Air Cargo (continued)

Foreign Trade Zone: Foreign Trade Zone #89 in Las Vegas allows firms to bring foreign goods or raw materials for Trucking Services manufacturing and/or assembling into the United States without formal customs entry or payment of customs duties From Nevada cities, truck shipments arrive overnight throughout the West, including the important consumer and and government excise taxes until products leave the zone. If the final product is exported from the United States, port cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a tourist-based community, Las Vegas is a “net-importer” (more no U.S. Customs duty or excise tax is levied. If the final product is imported into the United States, fees are only freight arrives than leaves), which makes shipping costs to other cities very low. due at the time of transfer of the product or its parts, whichever is lower. Because of the relief in tariffs and duties offered by the Foreign Trade Zone and reduced rates in trucking, international businesses have found that it is often DISTANCE FROM LAS VEGAS less expensive to bring their goods to Las Vegas and then ship to various markets in California and the southwestern City Miles Kilometers United States. Contact: (702) 361-3422. SEATTLE Albuquerque 586 938 Atlanta 2,000 3,200 Merchandise entering a foreign trade zone may be: PORTLAND Chicago 1,800 2,880 NEW YORK Denver 758 1,213 CHICAGO Assembled Manipulated Repaired RENO DENVER Houston 1,467 2,347 SALT LAKE LOCATION/ SAN FRANCISCO LOCATION/ TRANSPORTATION Los Angeles 272 435 CITY TRANSPORTATION Cleaned Manufactured Salvaged LAS VEGAS New York 2,550 4,080 ALBUQUERQUE LOS ANGELES Destroyed Processed Sampled Phoenix 287 459 PHOENIX Portland 996 1,594 ATLANTA Displayed Re-Labeled Stored Reno 445 711 SAN DIEGO HOUSTON Mixed Repackaged Tested Salt Lake City 419 670 San Diego 336 538

Source: Clark County Department of Aviation, Nevada Commission on Economic Development San Francisco 570 912 (January 2006) Seattle 1,180 1,888

Union Pacific Railroad The Union Pacific Railroad is the largest freight railroad serving Las Vegas. Its Class One rail service connects Las Ground Transportation Network Vegas to Los Angeles-Long Beach, Salt Lake City and a multitude of points East. Las Vegas’ central location makes distribution of goods to major markets very competitive. Common Carrier Service RAIL DELIVERY TIMES FROM LAS VEGAS More than 50 motor carriers, including several specialized carriers, serve Las Vegas. The area provides a number of warehousing and manufacturing-related support services including specialized contract haulers, full-service public MarketT.O.F.C*Boxcar Market T.O.F.C* Boxcar warehousing, U.S. customs service, foreign trade zone and sub zone accommodations, assembly and packaging Chicago 3 days 5 days Portland 2 days 4 days support. Source: Nevada Commission on Economic Development, Nevada Development Authority (2006) Denver 2 days 3 days St. Louis 2 days 5 days Kansas City 2 days 5 days Salt Lake City 1 day 2 days WESTERN MARKET ANNUAL OUTBOUND SHIPPING COSTS ($000)* Los Angeles 1 day 2 days Seattle 2 days 4 days *Trailer on Flat Car Annual Origination Source: The Boyd Co., Inc., Princeton, NJ Shipments Los Salt Lake San Destination(1,000 lbs.) Dallas Denver Las VegasAngeles Phoenix Reno City San Diego Francisco

Dallas 5,580 12.7 223.1 308.7 364.3 270.5 421.2 355.0 344.3 440.5 Regional Transportation

Rio Rancho 1,590 46.8 32.2 8.9 56.8 33.6 73.7 44.8 58.5 78.3

Denver 4,200 167.4 9.5 142.6 193.8 173.3 200.3 101.7 205.6 241.6 Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) provides transportation services within Southern Las Vegas 2,310 127.7 78.4 5.2 28.3 30.0 47.0 44.1 34.8 59.7 Nevada including approval and funding of major arterial and highway construction, county-wide mass public transit Los Angeles 9,450 614.3 436.1 115.7 21.4 158.9 222.8 295.2 51.4 164.1 and metropolitan transportation planning. The RTC strives to provide a safe, convenient and effective regional transportation system that enhances both mobility and air quality. The agency’s governing body is comprised of Phoenix 5,250 253.7 206.6 68.3 88.5 11.9 211.6 158.0 84.3 179.0 representatives from Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas, Mesquite, North Las Vegas and Clark County. Portland 2,610 251.8 148.7 136.2 114.3 157.8 68.5 90.8 128.3 75.1 Southern Nevada’s annual growth in population and visitor volume continues to place substantial demands on Salt Lake City 2,610 166.1 63.1 49.7 81.5 78.4 61.4 5.9 89.0 87.1 transportation infrastructure. In 2005, vehicles traveled approximately 34 million daily miles in the Las Vegas Valley. During fiscal year 2006-2007, the Streets and Highways division of the RTC is expected to fund more than $877 San Francisco 4,200 330.0 243.3 108.3 72.9 143.2 41.5 140.1 95.4 9.5 million in roadway projects from Question 10 funding and gas tax revenue. Seattle 4,200 419.5 253.6 239.7 216.7 286.9 143.0 160.3 239.1 153.7 Ramp Meters TOTAL 42,000 $2,377.2 $1,481.6 $874.3 $874.3 $1,074.1 $1,069.7 $1,040.8 $986.4 $1,048.0 Ramp Meters were activated in March 2005 on selected freeway on-ramps during scheduled ramp improvement *Annual charges reflect truckload lots of 30,000 lbs using contract over-the-road carriers to market city location. Projected charges based on projects. A preliminary study showed a net reduction in total delay of 6.2 vehicle hours. In a second study, the estimated $2.04 per mile, which includes factors such as labor, fuel maintenance, insurance certificates and operation rights. calculation yielded a net reduction of 28 vehicle hours of delay. The Freeway and Arterial System of Transportation Source: The Boyd Co., Inc., Princeton NJ, Las Vegas Perspective 2005 (FAST) expects the net benefit to increase as ramp metering is installed at additional freeway on-ramps in the future.

40 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 41 Regional Transportation (continued) Ground Transportation Network (continued)

MAX Citizens Area Transit The Metropolitan Area Express, or MAX, is the first system in the United States to operate the Civis vehicle, offering Though a young member of Southern Nevada’s history, in just 13 years the RTC’s Citizens Area Transit (CAT) bus the latest technology that provides a state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly transit alternative. The 61-foot vehicles system has achieved what many older, larger and more experienced systems have taken many years to realize. carry approximately 120 passengers. MAX currently showcases 10 aerodynamic vehicles and 20 architecturally- Ridership, fleet size, and the service area have increased dramatically, while the cost per passenger has consistently designed passenger stations along the Las Vegas Boulevard North corridor, connecting the Las Vegas Downtown dropped, making CAT one of the most efficient and fastest-growing transit systems in the nation. The original CAT Transportation Center to Nellis Air Force Base. bus system consisted of 21 routes, encompassing 312 square miles. Currently, there are 57 transit routes, with approximately 542 square miles of service area. Those routes offer a variety of services including MAX, The Deuce Following the launch of this innovative service in June 2004, a passenger survey showed approval of MAX – from its and neighborhood transportation. vehicle and station designs to speed, convenience and safety – were consistently above 90%. By the time MAX reached its one-year mark in June 2005, ridership on this single line had increased more than 30%, and ridership Ridership has increased at a rate more than double the national average. In 2005, the CAT bus system served more along North Las Vegas Boulevard had increased more than 10% overall. than 55 million passengers with a fleet of 383 vehicles. The system carries approximately 175,000 passengers a day and 47,000 bicycles each month. LOCATION/ Engineers and consultants are currently in the design process for the Boulder Highway Corridor system expansion and LOCATION/ TRANSPORTATION are looking at linking the Boulder Highway system with the North Las Vegas Boulevard line at the Downtown TRANSPORTATION Transportation Center. This new line is expected to be completed in 2008 and will provide rapid transit service from CAT Fixed Route Henderson to North Las Vegas. The RTC continues to upgrade its fleet to keep pace with the demands of the rapidly growing Las Vegas Valley. Early in 2005, 30 articulated coaches arrived to replace many of the older buses and to provide increased capacity and Robert A. Broadbent new technology to CAT residential service. The Las Vegas Monorail is privately funded and operated, using no tax dollars for its construction or operations. It connects eight major resorts, linking more than 25,000 hotel rooms and about 4.4 million square feet of meeting In addition, 30 new full-hybrid vehicles will be introduced to the CAT fleet before the end of 2006, combining and convention space, including one of the world’s largest convention centers. The four-mile route stops at the innovation and style to more efficiently meet the commuting needs of transit users across the region. With new following seven stations: MGM Grand, Bally’s/Paris, Flamingo/Caesars Palace, Harrah’s/Imperial Palace, Las Vegas vehicles and an ever-increasing demand for service, the RTC has added new routes to its residential service in Convention Center, Las Vegas Hilton and the Sahara. The $650 million transportation system runs along the Las developing areas of the Las Vegas Valley. Vegas resort corridor, traveling at a top speed of 50 mph. Up to nine climate-controlled trains consisting of four cars each run on a single rail that rises 20 feet high in most areas. Its highest point reaches 70 feet above the Las Vegas Convention Center. The system is electric and has improved transit along the Strip without impacting air quality. Other Major Regional Roadway Projects Each year, it will take more than 4.4 million automobile trips off the major roadways and reduce carbon monoxide by 135 tons per year. The Hoover Dam Bypass Passenger stations along the route are designed to provide customers with comfort and convenience while creating a Transit over the Hoover Dam has long been a tedious adventure but the Hoover Dam bypass, which will rectify unique identity for the system. Each station includes accessible elevator service, level boarding from platforms to traffic delays, has finally become a reality as construction on the project is well underway. Both the Arizona trains, ticket vending machines, security officers for safety and passenger assistance, and shaded waiting areas. Approach and the Nevada Approach have been completed. Construction on the Colorado River Bridge is now underway. Once finished, the new road will have a profound impact on the traffic flow between Arizona, Nevada and Future monorail expansion options include a line from the Strip to the airport, a line servicing the west side of the Utah, as well as improve U.S. 93, which is a designated North American Free Trade Agrement trade route between Strip and a line from the Strip to in downtown Las Vegas near the World Market Center. A main goal Mexico and Canada. is to connect a majority of the hotels and convention facilities to the airport and government centers, making it easier for both visitors and residents of Southern Nevada to access the phenomenal facilities within the resort corridor and The Hoover Dam Bypass Project is a 3.5-mile corridor beginning at approximately milepost 2.2 in Clark County, city center of Las Vegas. Nevada and crossing the Colorado River approximately 1,500 feet downstream of the Hoover Dam, then terminating Source: Las Vegas Monorail Company (February 2006) in Mohave County, Arizona on U.S. 93 near milepost 1.7.

Double Deck Buses: “The Deuce” Construction on the nearly 2,000-foot-long Colorado River Bridge, a composite concrete deck arch, began in early The character of the Strip poses unique transportation issues that require innovative thinking and creative problem- 2005. The completion of the entire Hoover Dam Bypass Project is expected in 2008. Below is a partial list of solving. One answer is growing tall instead of long. With that in mind, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) objectives this project will accomplish: purchased 50 double-decker buses for the . • Minimize the potential for pedestrian-vehicle accidents on the dam crest and on the On October 27, 2005, the RTC officially launched “The Deuce.” With breathtaking views from the upper deck and Nevada and Arizona approaches to the dam. plenty of comfortable seats, The Deuce has recruited riders in record numbers. In just its first week of service, The • Remove a major bottleneck to interstate and international commerce and travel in the Deuce carried more than 257,000 passengers, and expectations are high for continued success. west by reducing traffic congestion and accidents in this segment of the major The Strip transit service has always paid for itself, but The Deuce is expected to generate revenue that will help pay commercial route between Phoenix and Las Vegas. for other residential service, making The Deuce a true community success story. • Replace an inadequate highway river crossing with a new crossing that meets current roadway design criteria and improves through-vehicle and truck traffic capacity on U.S. Regional Fixed Guideway 93 at the dam. In addressing our current and future transportation issues, the Reginoal Transportation Commission is proposing a • Reduce travel time in the dam vicinity. 33-mile Regional Fixed Guideway (RFG) to link the cities of North Las Vegas, Las Vegas and Henderson with the • Protect Hoover Dam employees, visitors, equipment, power generation capabilities and Las Vegas resort corridor. In January 2006, a citizen's review committee recommended moving forward with the Colorado River waters, while enhancing visitors’ experience at Hoover Dam. proposed rapid transit system using diesel light-rail technology. If approved by the RTC Board of Commissioners, an Source: Central Federal Lands Highway Division of the Federal Highway Administration January (2006) Environmental Impact Study will begin in late 2006. The RFG could carry its first passengers by 2014.

42 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 43 City of Las Vegas Council Ward / Zip Code Map

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LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS Existing Land Use City of Las Vegas Estimated Property Values

CITY OF LAS VEGAS ESTIMATED PROPERTY VALUES (Amounts estimated in thousands) Industrial 1% Parks / Open Space 7%

Public / Semi-Public 5% $40,000,000 Commercial 7% $35,000,000 Commercial Golf Course 3% Residential Multi-Family 7% $30,000,000 Other Transportation, Communications $25,000,000 Total and Utilities 1% Single Family 33% Vacant 36% $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 $0 Future Land Use 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 LAND USE LAND USE

Source: City of Las Vegas Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (June 30, 2005)

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48 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 49 Population Trends Population Change & Income by Zip Code

ZIP Codes in the west and northwest areas continue to experience the bulk of the city's population growth. During LAS VEGAS POPULATION TRENDS 2005, more than 90% of the city's population growth occurred west of Decatur Boulevard. In the 2000 Census, the city of Las Vegas had a median household income of $44,069. The Median Household Income by ZIP Code table below displays the diversity of Las Vegas' neighborhoods. 600,000 POPULATION CHANGE & INCOME BY ZIP CODE 500,000 July 1, 2004 July 1, 2005 Population Median Household Zip Code Population Estimate Population Estimate Change Income 400,000 89101 48,274 47,696 (578) $20,815 89102 28,386 28,518 132 $32,483 300,000 89104 18,132 18,168 36 $33,170 89106 29,342 30,375 1,033 $19,525 200,000 89107 36,426 36,882 456 $38,075 89108 67,137 67,846 709 $41,884 100,000 89109 - 2 2 $27,429 89110 43,009 43,505 496 $39,976 0 89117 38,240 38,331 91 $59,572 89128 38,447 38,833 386 $51,555 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 89129 42,421 43,316 895 $60,755 89130 29,069 28,589 (480) $61,980 89131 28,750 33,050 4,300 $68,621 89134 26,897 26,697 (200) $60,854 POPULATION 89138 6,951 9,700 2,749 NA POPULATION 89143 10,533 11,677 1,144 $58,918 89144 19,400 19,604 204 $68,823 Historical Housing Counts & Population Estimates 89145 26,683 26,501 (182) $50,096 89146 8,134 8,278 144 $41,083 89149 11,488 16,031 4,543 $80,641 89166 2,105 2,375 270 NA HISTORIC POPULATION CLV Total 559,824 575,973 16,149 $44,069

2020 750,000 Population Comparison

2010 645,000 POPULATION COMPARISON 2000 478,630 Percent Population Percent Share 1990 258,295 Entity July 1, 2004 July 1, 2005 Change Growth of Growth

1980 164,674 Boulder City 15,058 15,203 1.0% 145 0.2% Henderson 229,984 241,134 4.8% 11,150 13.8% 1970 125,787 Las Vegas 549,571 569,838 3.7% 20,267 25.0% 1960 64,405 Mesquite 15,881 16,423 3.4% 542 0.7% 1950 24.624 North Las Vegas 164,971 180,219 9.2% 15,248 18.8% Unincorporated 0 100000 200000 300000 400000 500000 600000 700000 800000 Clark County 739,872 773,563 4.6% 33,691 41.6% Total Clark County 1,715,337 1,796,380 4.7% 81,043

50 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 51 Demographic Summary Cost of Living

In 2000, the median age for Las Vegas residents was 34.5 compared to 34.4 for Clark County residents overall. As The Relative Cost of Living Index for Las Vegas climbed to 114.8 in 2005 from 113.3 in 2004. Utility costs jumped expected, the city aged more rapidly than the county during the 1990s primarily due to the development of the age- from 96.9 in 2004 to 123.7 in 2005, a 21.9% increase. Even with this jump, California’s 144.1 is still well above restricted community (55 years and over), Sun City. Las Vegas 114.8 score. Compared with the top 10 states from which new Southern Nevada residents come, Las Vegas still remains 11% less expensive.

AGE Note: The Cost of Living Index measures relative price levels for consumer goods and services in participating areas. 75 to 84 years 85 years and older The average for all participating places equals 100, and each participant's index is read as a percentage of this 3.6% 0.8% average. Miscellaneous goods and services include such items as fast food, toiletries, and beer and wine. 65 to 74 years Under 5 years 7.1% 7.7% 60 to 64 years 5 to 17 years COST OF LIVING INDEX 4.2% 18.2% GENDER Grocery Health Misc. Goods 55 to 59 years 18 to 20 years City Composite Items Housing Utilities Transportation Care & Services 5.0% 3.6% Las Vegas, NV 114.8 98.3 135.9 123.7 109.3 106.4 103.2 45 to 54 years 21 to 24 years Female Male 12.5% 5.2% 49.2% 50.8% Oakland, CA 148.8 143.6 218.4 85.4 124.2 118.1 121.1 25 to 44 years 235,357 243,077 32.0% Source: U.S. Census (2000) Denver, CO 99.6 106.7 101.9 96.7 94.0 106.0 96.6 Boise, ID 95.2 91.9 86.2 92.6 102.8 101.6 102.0 Portland, OR 112.7 120.0 111.7 125.6 107.7 111.6 108.5 Source: U.S. Census (2000) Salt Lake City, UT 92.8 107.0 83.5 93.2 94.0 98.7 94.1 Seattle, WA 115.8 108.0 133.1 110.8 109.7 122.6 106.6 Cheyenne, WY 103.6 104.8 112.4 112.6 94.7 98.1 96.2 RACE AND NATIONAL ORIGIN Source: American Chamber of Commerce Researchers Association (ACCRA), 3rd Quarter 2005 POPULATION White 58.0% Hispanic 23.6% If you are considering moving to Las Vegas there are several sites on the Internet that can calculate the cost of moving. Other 0.1% They can compare living costs between Las Vegas and your hometown and tell you how much you will need to make in wages in Las Vegas to maintain your current lifestyle. More than one race 2.5% QUALITY OF LIFE Pacific Islander 0.4% Asian 4.7% American Indian 0.5% Metro Housing Facts Black 10.1% Source: U.S. Census (2000)

2005 METRO LAS VEGAS HOUSING FACTS INCOME Item 2004 Price 2005 Price Percent Change Median Price of New Homes $290, 287 $309,990 w/Apartment Conversions 30.7% $345,130 w/o Apartment Conversions Median Price of Resale $250,000 $285,000 14.0% Household Median $44,069 New Home Sales* 29,248 30,750 (38,517**) 15.9% New Home Permits 32,879 31,010 -5.7% Family Median $50,465 Homes Sold in 2004 64,168 58,522 -8.8% New Home Median Price $290,287 $345,130 18.9% (excluding condos) Per Capita $22,060 Existing Home Median Price $250,000 $285,000 14% Average Price Per Sq. Ft. Detached: $175.28 Average Sq. Ft Detached: 2,223 Average Lot Size: 4,500 Sq. Ft. 0 10000 20000 30000 40000 50000 60000 *The 2005 new homes sales’ figure includes more than 7,700 apartment-to-condo conversion sales. ** Includes apartment conversions Source: U.S. Census (2000) For more information visit: www.snhba.com Source: Southern Nevada Home Builders Association (January 2006)

Source for all: Department of Planning and Development (February 2006)

52 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 53 Master Planned Communities Health Care (continued)

MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITIES SOUTHERN NEVADA FULL-SERVICE HOSPITALS

Proposed/ Projected Population Est. Facility Patient Beds Surgical Suites Sq. Ft. CommunitiesActual Units Population July 1, 2005 Acres Silver Stone Ranch 1,890 5,500 2,747 635.50 Boulder City Hospital 67 2 58,000 Spring Mountain Ranch 1,629 B/O 5,293 351.05 901 Adams Blvd., Boulder City, NV Iron Mountain Ranch 1,886 5,500 4,956 698.09 (702) 293-4111 Elkhorn Springs 2,386 B/O 6,726 497.42 Desert Springs Hospital 286 8 451,000 Lynbrook 1,195 B/O 3,674 263.70 2075 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV Painted Desert 1,615 B/O 3,356 459.52 (702) 733-8800 Los Prados 1,647 B/O 3,842 508.46 Mike O'Callahan Federal Hospital (VA) 94 6 374,000 Lone Mountain West 2,170 4,500 4,016 626.85 4700 Las Vegas Blvd., N. Las Vegas, NV Lone Mountain 3,348 9,000 6,398 698.09 (702) 653-2260 Sun City 7,756 B/O 13,290 2,475.45 MountainView Hospital 235 10 322,087 Desert Shores 3,322 B/O 8,015 680.75 3100 N. Tenaya Way, Las Vegas, NV Summerlin West 22,500 60,000 9,682 8,682.35 (702) 255-5000 Summerlin 16,549 B/O 41,070 4,932.80 South Shores 1,626 B/O 4,332 323.87 North Vista Hospital 185 6 142,357 Peccole Ranch 5,295 B/O 11,882 1,418.28 1409 E. Lake Mead Blvd., N. Las Vegas, NV Canyon Gate 1,001 B/O 2,254 352.77 (702) 649-7711 The Lakes 7,239 B/O 16,910 1,283.44 Southern Hills Hospital 139 9 279,000 Grand Canyon Village 860 2,710 2,375 106.23 300 W. Sunset Rd., Las Vegas, NV Cliffs Edge 10,000 31,000 - 1,192.71 (702) 880-2100 Town Center 7,400 17,244 7,471 2,668.85 Spring Valley Hospital 210 7 300,000 Kyle Canyon 8,755 29,000 - 1,099.00 5400 Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas, NV Grand Teton Village 635 1,950 994 79.48 (702) 853-3000

QUALITY OF LIFE B/O - Built Out St. Rose Dominican Hospital 138 6 220,000 QUALITY OF LIFE - Rose De Lima Campus 102 E. Lake Mead Dr., Henderson NV (702) 616-5000 St. Rose Dominican Hospital 214 8 328,078 Health Care - Siena Campus 3001 St. Rose Pkwy., Henderson, NV (702) 616-5000 Medical service and health insurance continue to rank among Las Vegas’ fastest growing industries. Summerlin Hospital Medical Center 274 9 284,628 Because of the high population growth, there is a corresponding need for more nurses, physicians and 657 Town Center Dr., Las Vegas, NV other health care professionals. (702) 233-7000 Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center 701 24 864,000 The highlight for the medical community in 2005 was the opening of The Nevada Cancer Institute. This 3186 S. Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas, NV facility is dedicated to state-of-the-art research and implementation of groundbreaking methods of (702) 731-8000 prevention, detection and treatment of cancer. University Medical Center 588 23 570,000 1800 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV Currently, the valley is served by over 32 hospitals, specialty hospitals and surgical centers and eight (702) 383-2000 hospices. Collectively, there are over 3,600 hospital beds and over 5.5 million square feet of hospital space in the Las Vegas Valley. Valley Hospital Medical Center 409 12 311,030 620 Shadow Ln., Las Vegas, NV (702) 388-4000

Source: Individual Entities (February 2006)

54 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 55 Health Care (continued) Education

Post-Secondary Education SPECIALTY HOSPITALS The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), the Community College of Southern Nevada (CCSN) and Nevada State Facility Specialty Patient Beds Sq. Ft. College (NSC) are part of the University and Community College System of Nevada. The combined enrollment is over 60,000 students each year. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classifies UNLV as a Desert Willow Treatment Center Child psychiatry 58 58,000 Doctoral/Research University – Intensive, furthering the university’s goal of becoming a leading research institution. 6171 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV (702) 486-8900 All of the universities and colleges listed below have locations in the Las Vegas Valley. Harmon Medical & Rehab. Hospital Sub-acute care 118 Unk 2170 E. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas, NV Nursing care (702) 794-0100 Respiratory care POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION HEALTHSOUTH Rehab. Hospital Brain injury 79 67,000 1250 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas Pulmonary program University/College Programs Contact Information (702) 877-8898 Stroke program Arts, Business, Education, Law, HEALTHSOUTH Rehab.Hospital Brain injury www.unlv.edu 70 50,567 University of Nevada, Las Vegas Engineering, Health Services, 2500 N. Tenaya Way, Las Vegas, NV Pulmonary program Hotel Administration, Sciences (702) 895-3011 (702) 562-2021 Stroke program www.unr.edu/med HEALTHSOUTH Rehab. Hospital Brain injury 60 58,000 University of Nevada School of Medicine M.D./PhD and M.D. (702) 671-2240 10301 Jeffrey St., Henderson, NV Pulmonary program (702) 939-9400 Stroke program Arts, Business, Health Services, www.ccsn.nevada.edu Community College of Southern Nevada Information Technology, (702) 650-2276 Horizon Specialty Hospital Respiratory care 61 Unk Sciences, Education 640 Desert Ln., Las Vegas, NV Rehabilitation Business, Nursing, Education, www.nsc.nevada.edu (702) 382-3155 Complex medical care Environmental Science (702) 992-2000 Kindred Hospital - Desert Springs Hosp. Long-term acute care 40 Unk Fashion, Design, Media, www.ailv.artinstitutes.edu 2075 E. Flamingo Rd, Fifth Floor Ventilator weaning Art Institute of Las Vegas Culinary Arts (702) 369-9944 Las Vegas, NV Low-level rehabilitation www.bethany.edu/APPL/degrees.htm (702) 866-2000 Bethany College of Las Vegas Church Ministries (702) 838-2929 Kindred Hospital - Flamingo Long-term acute care 92 133,000 www.devry.edu 2250 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV Ventilator weaning DeVry University Business, Technology (702) 933-9700 (702) 784-4300 Low-level rehabilitation www.erau.edu Kindred Hospital - Sahara Long-term acute care 52 57,289 Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University Aviation, Aerospace (702) 643-0762 5110 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV Ventilator weaning www.hightechinstitute.edu/ (702) 871-1418 Low-level rehabilitation QUALITY OF LIFE High Tech Institute Health Care/Life Sciences locations/state/NV QUALITY OF LIFE Montevista Hospital Psychiatric care 80 47,872 (702) 385-6700 5900 W. Rochelle, Las Vegas, NV Chemical dependency Computer Engineering, Electrical www.itt-tech.edu (702) 364-1111 Suicide prevention ITT Technical Institute Engineering, Info Technologies (702) 558-5404 So. NV Adult Mental Health Services Adult psychiatric care 50 Unk www.heritagecollege.com 6161 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV Mental health counseling Heritage College Associate of Arts (702) 644-1234 (702) 486-6000 www.lasvegas-college.com Las Vegas College Accounting, Medical Assistant, Spring Mountain Treatment Center Adult psychiatric 82 Unk Business Administration (702) 567-1920 7000 W. Spring Mountain Rd. Adolescent psychiatric www.vegasculinary.com Las Vegas, NV Adolescent residential treatment Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Culinary Arts (702) 365-7690 (702) 873-2400 www.nu.edu National University Arts, Business, Sciences (702) 531-7800 Source: Individual Entities (February 2006)

Nevada Institute of Business Business (702) 386-2612 www.nova.edu Nova Southeastern University Education, Business (702) 942-3450 www.regis.edu ON THE HORIZON FACILITIES Regis University Business Administration, Education (702) 990-0375 Facility Beds Opening Date Sq. Ft. www.sierranevada.edu Sierra Nevada College Education (702) 434-6599 Centennial Hills Hospital 171 2007 354,000 Touro University Osteopathic Medicine, Nursing, www.tu.edu 6900 North Durango Dr. College of Osteopathic Medicine Physician Asst (702) 777-8687 Las Vegas, NV Business, Criminal Justice, Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital www.phoenix.edu/lasvegas University of Phoenix Education, Human Services, (702) 638-7279 1650 Community College Dr. 190 June, 2006 Unk Technology Las Vegas, NV www.usn.edu St. Rose Dominican Hospital University of Southern Nevada Business, Pharmacy (702) 990-4433 - San Martin Hospital 111 Summer, 2006 Unk Warm Springs & Durango Blvd. Source: Individual Entities (January 2006) Las Vegas, NV (702) 492-8000

Source: Individual Entities (February 2006)

56 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 57 Education (continued) Climate

One of the beneficial features of the Nevada University and Community College System is its visionary approach to Las Vegas is located in a desert valley in southern Nevada. Mountains surrounding the valley extend 2,000 to developing specific employee training programs for individual industries and companies. For example, the 10,000 feet above the valley floor. Summers display classic southwestern desert characteristics, with daily high Management Assistance Partnership (MAP) provides technical, business and workforce assistance to manufacturing, temperatures typically exceeding 100 degrees and lows in the high 70s during the pre-dawn hours. The summer heat construction, mining companies and associated industries. The program opens new doors for the Nevada industrial is tempered by the extremely low relative humidity, though Pacific storms occasionally produce rainfall. Winter days community, while expanding its scope and revitalizing its capabilities. From 2002 through 2004, MAP generated are usually crisp, pleasant and sunny. Afternoon temperatures average near 60 degrees and skies are mostly clear. more than $328 million in positive industrial economic impact for the state of Nevada. The spring and fall seasons are generally considered ideal. Although rather sharp temperature changes can occur during these months, outdoor activities are seldom hampered. There is also a multitude of government initiatives aimed at job training. Nevada’s Train Employees Now program assists companies with quickly training workers in the specialized skills a company requires. The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s employment service programs provide job placement and training opportunities that assist businesses in meeting their employment needs, as well as job seekers in returning to work through the state’s workforce investment system, Nevada JobConnect. Available services for businesses include labor CLIMATE market information, recruitment assistance, Foreign Labor Certification, tax credit certification, training incentives and job fairs that help expand employer recruiting efforts. Job seeker services include job referral, career guidance and skill enhancement training. Days with Sunshine 310 Days

The state of Nevada offers a variety of programs to help make college affordable. The Millennium Scholarship Average High/Low in January 57.1 / 36.8 F Program awards up to $10,000 to eligible seniors who wish to remain in state. The Nevada Prepaid Tuition Program, Average High/Low in July 104.1 / 78.2 F the Upromise College Fund 529 Plan, and USAA College Savings are all designed to assist parents in saving for their children’s education. Annual Precipitation 4.49 Inches Source: Office of Business Development (January 2006)

Source: National Weather Service ( January, 2006) Elementary and Secondary Education The Clark County School District is the fifth largest school district in the country. At the start of the 2005/2006 school year, 291,486 students were enrolled in the district’s 317 public schools. Edison Schools, a private manager of public schools, operates seven of these schools. The average per pupil expenditure rate is $5,805. The student/teacher ratio varies depending on grade level: Recreation QUALITY OF LIFE Grade Level Student / Teacher Ratio QUALITY OF LIFE Grade 1 18:1 Grade 2 17:1 The Las Vegas Lifestyle Grade 3 20:1 Living in Las Vegas offers the excitement and sophistication of urban areas, or peaceful hometown living in one of Grades 4 & 5 28:1 the surrounding rural communities. Spectacular mountains, the Lake Mead Recreation Area, lush valleys and desert scenery form a perfect backdrop for world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. The district also includes 17 magnet schools emphasizing aerospace and aviation, communications, fine and performing arts, languages, law and leadership professions, tourism and travel, math and science, and technology. In Family Attractions addition, there are over 50 private and parochial schools operating in the Las Vegas area. Source: Clark County District (January 2006) Las Vegas is the entertainment capital of the world for adults and children alike. There is plenty to choose from, with circus acts, amusement parks and roller coasters, aquariums, wild animal habitats, art museums, pyrotechnic displays and outdoor shows, many of which are free. And when the weather gets hot, head to Mt. Charleston, about 50 minutes from downtown.

Many archeological, heritage and historical museums in the valley focus on the 12,000-year history of human settlement in Nevada. You can immerse your family in the history and culture of Native American tribes like the Anasazi and Paiute or follow the story of the Mormon farmers who settled in Moapa Valley. Catering especially to children are the Lied Discovery Children’s Museum, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum and the Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park. Just a few hours away in Southern California are Disneyland, Sea World, the San Diego Zoo, Legoland and Universal Studios.

Outdoor Activities With ideal weather and scores of activities to choose from, valley residents like to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine. Las Vegas' centralized location makes it an ideal stepping off point for visiting Southern Utah (Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park), Arizona (Lake Havasu and Grand Canyon) and Southern California (Death Valley and the Pacific Ocean), most of which are within a four-hour drive. With over three million acres of public land surrounding the city and nearly 90 miles of recreation and transportation trails, many outdoor activities are available close to home. These include a mix of golfing, skiing, fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, biking and swimming.

58 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 59 Recreation (continued) Community Affairs

Introduction OUTDOOR ACTIVITES Where are you going on your next vacation? The Bahamas? Mexico? Hawaii? Disney World? Las Vegas? Now more Attraction Activities Driving Time than ever, Las Vegas enjoys a seat along side the most popular vacation spots in the world. This year alone the bustling metropolis will attract more than 44 million visitors to its desert locale. However, mega-resorts and Boulder Beach & Marina Beach, boat rental, lounge, 30 minutes reasonably-priced hotel rooms alone cannot maintain the city’s reputation of being a premiere tourist destination. picnicking, restaurant It takes the constant support and dedication of local government to do that. Hoover Dam Visitor’s center, tours, restaurant 40 minutes The support of government is central to maintaining a strong economy and contemporary image. Today’s Las Vegas Lake Mead Recreational Area Boating, diving, ferry service, hot 20 minutes designers say that putting people into the spirit to have fun and enticing them through the front door begins with springs, jet skiing, rafting, SCUBA visual appeal from the street. The residents of Las Vegas also believe that the visual appeal of their neighborhoods diving, water skiing and a quality of life second to none are pivotal when it comes to maintaining a strong tourist industry. Mt. Charleston & Toiyabe Biking, camping, hiking, picnic, 50 minutes National Forest skiing, snowboarding This quality of life they speak of includes safe neighborhoods, excellent transportation and roads, flood control Overton Beach & Marina Beach, boat rental, store 60 minutes construction and maintenance, first-rate fire services, and outstanding municipal and government services. The infrastructure of any city provides the foundation from which it endeavors to provide efficient and cost-effective Red Rock Canyon Biking, hiking, rock climbing, 20 minutes services. running, scenic drive Valley of Fire State Park Camping, hiking, mountain biking 40 minutes The fiscal year 2005 city of Las Vegas budget is an $880 million expenditure plan that encompasses a wide range of municipal services. The following pages will look in detail at some of these services and improved infrastructure. Source: Office of Business Development (February 2006) We believe the information found in this section is a testament to the city’s commitment to the citizens of Las Vegas. Source: City of Las Vegas Office of Business Development (February 2006)

The first 10 miles of the River Mountains Loop Trail opened in 2005. When completed, the trail will form a 35-mile long continuous paved path for hikers, bicyclists and horseback riders. It is designed to link up to a multiple-use trail system and will eventually connect Boulder City and Henderson and allow access to Lake Mead National Recreation Area, as well as offer connections to Boulder Dam, Clark County Wetlands and metropolitan Las Vegas via other trail networks.

The Las Vegas area boasts over 800 holes of golf spread out over 34 public and semi-private courses and 10 private QUALITY OF LIFE courses. In addition, you can lob, volley and practice your overhand smash to your heart's content on one of the many Las Vegas public, private and hotel courts (open to non-guests for a fee). Many of the 60 public parks in the city also have well-maintained, lighted basketball and tennis courts available on a first-come, first-served basis. COMMUNITY Adventurous athletes can find a slew of activities available in the valley, such as sky diving; motocross; race car AFFAIRS driving; indoor and outdoor paintball fields; Laser Tag arenas; and skate parks for skateboarders, in-line skaters and bikers. There are also several ice rinks for ice-skating and hockey.

Spectator Sports Sports aficionados will enjoy watching the Las Vegas 51s, an AAA affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers; the Las Vegas Wranglers, an expansion team for the East Coast Hockey League; and NBA exhibition games. In fact, the 2007 NBA All-Star Game will be held in Las Vegas. The city is also home to one of the nation's fastest racing tracks, the , where top contenders compete every March in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, the UAW DaimlerChrysler 400. For college sports fans, UNLV offers Division I sports, pitting their Rebels against other schools in the Mountain West Conference.

Shopping From the convenience of the traditional mall to the bargains at the factory outlets to upscale boutiques and specialty shops, Las Vegas has it all. Clothing, shoes, jewelry, art, antiques, electronics, furniture, collectibles, memorabilia, and of course, western wear, abound for your purchasing pleasure. Las Vegas Premium Outlets is the newest mall in the city, featuring name brand designs such as Armani, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Guess, Lacoste, Kenneth Cole, Polo Ralph Lauren, St. John and Theory at affordable prices.

Arts Whether its performing arts, visual arts or humanities – Las Vegas has it all. With over 25 museums, 65 galleries and 25 performing arts centers, the valley abounds with rich cultural opportunities for you and your family to share. Whether you are interested in dance, theatre, art or music, or if you enjoy exploring arts from other countries, you will find an abundance of organizations dedicated to showcasing their skills in Las Vegas. Source: Office of Business Development (February 2006)

60 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 61 Public Safety - Fire & Rescue Las Vegas Fire Stations

The 648 employees of Las Vegas Fire & Rescue are tasked with protecting one of the most recognizable cities in the world. The department provides services in the following area: City of Las Vegas Legend Existing Fire Stations • Fire Suppression, Prevention, Inspection and Educational services. Fire Stations Major Freeways Streets • Emergency Medical Ambulance and Rescue Services City Limits MOCCASIN E • Fire Investigation & Bomb Squad Services 1.5 Mile Response Area GRAND • Fire Protection Engineering & Planning I TETON Future Fire Station

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47 7 44 WASHINGTON 3 WASHINGTON Emergency Medical Services. The department operates 17 licensed advance life support ambulances and all 19 fire RAMPART SUMMERLIN PKWY 1 8 6 .R. TERN BONANZA TER S TOWN .R engines are also paramedic rated, providing 36 paramedic units to the city. Further, the department operates a EN S C EA U.P A G HO STEWART Technical Rescue Team, which is equipped with the latest in rescue and extrication equipment. All firefighters are C VE 2 5 S 4 A CHARLESTON CHARLESTON RAN L either certified emergency medical technicians or certified paramedics. 10 D B

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city’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC). City and public safety officials use the EOC in the event of a large-scale FLAMINGO VALL MOUNTAINAPA FORT DESERT INN emergency or disaster to ensure the incident is handled in an expedient and coordinated manner. HUALAPAI DESERT INN SANDS TWAIN TWAIN I.S.O. Class One Rating and CFAI Accredited Agency: The Insurance Services Office (I.S.O.) rates the city of Las Vegas FLAMINGO as CLASS ONE, the very best rating a city can obtain. The rating is used to set insurance premiums by many insurance companies across the United States t oset insurance premiums. Las Vegas residents enjoy savings on Station 47 opening November, 2006. Temporary Station 47 in operation March 2006. premiums as a result of the Class One rating. The department is also an Internationally Accredited Agency of the Commission on Fire Accreditation International. Less than ten fire departments worldwide have been able to hold both a Class One Rating and a CFAI accreditation. Las Vegas Fire & Rescue - Important Phone Numbers

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS - LAS VEGAS FIRE & RESCUE Department Phone Department Phone EMERGENCY 9-1-1 Urgent – Non Emergency 3-1-1 Fire Headquarters (702) 383-2888 Fire Chief’s Officer (702) 229-0323 Fire Prevention Division (702) 229-0366 New Construction Inspections (702) 229-2071 Fire Protection Engineering (702) 229-5397 Emergency Management (702) 229-0313 Public Information & Education (702) 229-0145 Complaint Hotline (702) 229-0340 TDD Las Vegas (emergency) (702) 384-4044 TDD Las Vegas (non-emergency) (702) 386-9108 Emergency Info (recorded) (702) 38ALERT (702) 382-5378 Web Site: www.lasvegasfire.org e-Mail: [email protected] Emergency Information: www.lvalert.com

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62 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 63 Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Department of Public Works

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW City of Las Vegas Department of Public Works January 2006 The Public Works Department plans, designs, constructs, operates and maintains public-use facilities, the roadway and traffic network, and wastewater and storm water On July 1, 1973 the Clark County Sheriff's Office and the Las Vegas Police Department merged management systems. It also regulates private development. City of Las Vegas to become the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) headed by an elected sheriff. infrastructure projects focus on the need to construct roads, flood conveyance systems, LVMPD, is one of the few police departments in the nation with an elected sheriff as its head traffic signals, sanitary sewer systems, parks, municipal buildings and more. Supporting development remains a high who in turn appoints the undersheriff, assistant sheriffs and deputy chiefs. As such, he priority in Las Vegas, as is evidenced by more than $778.3 million in public projects. These multi-year projects, commands "police officers" and not "deputy sheriffs." which are in the planning, design or construction stages, include $75 million for new city facilities, $248 million in road and flood control improvements, $349 million for park and leisure projects, $22.6 million for environmental The sheriff serves as chief executive officer for the department, the undersheriff is second in command, and the two division improvements, $32.6 million for transportation improvements, $26.8 million for general public works assigned assistant sheriffs are responsible for the administration of several groups of divisions within the department, projects, and $24.3 million for sanitary sewer improvements. Public Works comprises 19% of the total budget city- while the deputy chief is responsible for division administration. Captains, lieutenants, sergeants and police officers wide and 4% of the city’s General Fund budget. — in that order—are ranked based on civil service performance and testing. Public Works initiatives in 2006 include completion of the $7.2 million Anasazi Drive Overpass at Summerlin As for budget, both the city of Las Vegas and Clark County fund the department jointly based on a percentage for Parkway, the $10.2 million Ann Road Detention Basin in Centennial Hills, the $3.6 million Discovery Drive roadway each determined by a formula consisting of number of calls for service, population and other factors. Also, both the in downtown Las Vegas, the $4.7 million Tenaya Way improvement project between the 215 Beltway and Elkhorn city and county are required to provide office space throughout the valley for the department; however, the sheriff Road, and the $7.9 million Mirabelli Community Center. and much of his staff are located at City Hall.

The total jurisdiction for the LVMPD consists of 7,560 square miles. In 1973, the city and county’s population under Prior Year Accomplishments the LVMPD’s jurisdiction was listed at 270,406; by February 2006 it had grown to 1,747,025. The Las Vegas Valley More than $102.4 million was spent on public projects in 2005. A combination of roadwork, sewer system and is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country with over 6,000 people moving to the valley each storm drainage projects, paving and other infrastructure improvements, including new traffic signals and a new park, month. Police officers patrolling the valley (approximately 400 square miles) are assigned to seven area commands, were completed during the year. and there is an eighth station, located at McCarran International Airport, which services the airport only. The commands are strategically located throughout the city to provide better policing to the area’s neighborhoods. As part of the city’s particulate matter PM-10 program, several dirt roads were paved at a cost of approximately Citizens can request information, file crime reports, report accidents, and talk to the police officers who serve their $58.1 million. A total of 16 Las Vegas intersections received new traffic signals. Crews installed some 895 new area from any of their respective centers, which are listed below: traffic and street signs, and 859 new streetlights. The Public Works Department completed a new $41 million park and regional tennis facility located on 110 acres on the north side of Summerlin Parkway, a new fire station at 633 Northwest: 9850 W. Cheyenne Ave. South Central: 4860 Las Vegas Blvd. South North Mojave Road, and renovations to the historic downtown post office and at the Fifth Street School. Southeast: 3675 E. Harmon Ave. Downtown: 621 N. 9th St. Northeast: 831 N. Mojave Rd. Bolden: 1851 Stella Lake St. The Environmental Division of Public Works is responsible for the safe treatment of wastewater from the city’s three Southwest: 5925 Spring Mountain Rd. facilities. Since 1989, more than $200 million has been spent to improve and expand wastewater treatment COMMUNITY COMMUNITY AFFAIRS processes. An average of 70 million gallons of wastewater is treated daily. Collectively, these facilities can treat up to AFFAIRS Further, the department handles calls for police services in the unincorporated portions of Clark County as well. 91 million gallons per day, to serve the community’s needs for many years to come. Resident officers patrol the areas outside of the Las Vegas Valley. These officers may actually live in the outlying areas to which they are assigned, some of which are as far as 85 miles south and 60 miles north of downtown Las Vegas. Due to the region’s history of flash flooding, flood control is an important issue. Since 1987, more than $216.8 million has been spent on regional flood control facilities. Today, 13 detention basins and 286 miles of local The department also maintains a complete and comprehensive Forensics Laboratory that includes fingerprint drainage facilities are in place and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Community Rating System (CRS) identification, an automated fingerprint system, ballistics, handwriting analysis, and extensive analytical capabilities rates the city of Las Vegas as a Class Six community. This means that 20% of insurance holders in Las Vegas save including DNA testing. These capabilities are available to all Southern Nevada law enforcement agencies. money on flood insurance premiums as a result of the city’s CRS rating.

The department’s Communications Bureau operates out of a new state-of-the-art building that was constructed in In 2005, the Public Works Department achieved accreditation by the American Public Works Association, making it 1999/2000 through a medium-term financing issue. The center also serves as the public safety answering point for the only 23rd public works department in the nation and the first city in Nevada to earn this prestigious status. the LVMPD. It boasts a computer-assisted dispatch system that is tied to mobile communication terminals in patrol Source: Department of Public Works (March 2006) vehicles. It also has an enhanced 9-1-1 system, which includes resident telephone address files on dwellers within the LVMPD jurisdiction that are shared with the city of North Las Vegas on an as-needed basis.

A unique functional aspect of the LVMPD is its autonomy in terms of personnel processes. The department independently recruits for new hires through promotion and allocation processes subject only to budgetary constraints and the approval of the Fiscal Affairs Committee and Civil Service Boards. As of January 1, 2006, there were 4,289 authorized, full-time positions within the LVMPD. Some 689 of these positions are assigned to the Detention Services Division; 70 are assigned to the airport, 2,100 are commissioned officers and 1,180 are civilian personnel. Both the airport and detention officers are funded entirely by the county and are not a part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s budget. Civilian staff, which makes up about one-third of the department, handles crime scene analysis, communications, records, information systems and finance. Currently the department is staffed at 1.8 officers per 1,000 citizens, but this number is expected to increase in the future.

64 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 65 Department of Field Operations Department of Human Resources

More than 400 Field Operations Department employees are responsible to deliver customer The Department of Human Resources plays a critical role in the municipal services the city service excellence within the community by managing and maintaining the integrity and provides to the citizens of Las Vegas. They are responsible for the effective administration cleanliness of the public infrastructure and city-owned and leased facilities, ensuring safe and operation of employee and organizational services, personnel services, safety and passage on Las Vegas’ heavily traveled roads and byways, and providing safe access to liability and insurance services, workers’ compensation, workers’ benefits, and employee buildings, parks, and other city operated facilities and property. Field Operations personnel recruitment and staffing needs, no small measure to say the least. operate and maintain the city’s sanitary sewer system and flood control/drainage facilities, The Department also serves as the hub of activity for the city’s employment recruitment and and provide safe ridership for city public transit system users. staffing needs. The city of Las Vegas has more than 400 different classified job titles and approximately 2,800 employees who work in various locations throughout the city. Most jobs are considered classified (or union During emergencies, Field Operations crews are first responders who monitor road conditions and flood control positions) and fall under the city’s civil service system, which means selections for employment are made through systems during heavy storms and lend support to other emergency response agencies throughout Las Vegas. As a use of a competitive examination process. public service, the department provides sand at two convenient locations for residents to fill sandbags in advance of potential floods. To find out which jobs are currently open for recruitment at the city you may:

Major Field Operations Department initiatives for fiscal year 2006 include: 1. Visit our Human Resources Department on the 2nd floor at City Hall. • Drafting a new sidewalk maintenance section for the Municipal Code to ensure compliance with new state 2. Call our Jobs Hotline at 229-6346. laws, analyzing costs to construct sidewalks where there are none. 3. Log on to www.lasvegasnevada.gov. Click “on Apply for", navigate to Jobs, and then click on the job • Developing an expanded Bus Circulator System to better serve citizens and tourists in the downtown corridor. opening of interest to you. You may access a paper employment application by clicking on the • Taking an even more pro-active approach to energy conservation by closely monitoring all utility usage, and Employment Application link. Or, you may apply on line by clicking the Online Employment Center making adjustments to increase efficiency when appropriate. link, to create an employment profile and completing the online employment application. The Department of Human Resources recently upgraded its online application process. The online application Prior Year Accomplishments (2005) gives the applicant the ability to apply for an open position with the city in a secured setting via the Internet. • Maintained more than 119 miles of streets to include 222,000 square feet of permanent pavement patching, The online application can be used for any recruitment except for those that limit the number of applicants. 520,000 pounds of rubber asphalt crack sealant, and 2,350,000 square yards of pavement surface If recruitment is limited, the applicant must come to Human Resources to receive a numbered application in treatments valued at $2.8 million. person. Applicants will also have the ability to submit interest cards for certain positions which have been difficult • Constructed over 23,000 linear feet of curb and gutter concrete drainage repairs, 16,000 linear feet of to recruit for in the past. For those jobs in which interest cards are accepted, applicants will be notified via their sidewalk, 7,000 linear feet of driveway and 37 individual valley gutters values at $2.3 million. email address of record that the recruitment is currently open for applications. • Completed construction of Centennial Plaza in downtown Las Vegas. • Built the city’s first trail project in the northwest Centennial Hills area. When applying for a job, applicants may also submit a resume in addition to the required employment application; • Constructed a pedestrian bridge to improve student safety to and from Eileen Conners Elementary School. however, resumes alone are not accepted. To determine if you are qualified for a particular job opening, carefully • Installed an automated security gate in the Sun City Summerlin Community to provide direct access for review the qualification requirements for that position listed on each job announcement in the Minimum COMMUNITY emergency crews and significantly shorten response times for fire and medical responses. Qualifications section of the announcement. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AFFAIRS • Completed significant modifications and upgrades at the complex in Summerlin for the first Tennis Channel Open tennis tournament. Applicants filing for positions with the city can receive veteran’s preference points by attaching a DD214 showing character of service along with their application. The applicant must have served in the military during a conflict or • Parks Division crews maintained over 980 park acres, nearly 205 acres of city facilities, 300 acres of war and attain a passing score of 70% or above on their examination in order to receive an additional 5% on their medians/roadways and 85 acres belonging to the Clark County School District. Through staff efforts, the final score. National Arbor Day Foundation named the city of Las Vegas a “Tree City USA” for the 13th year. • The Facilities Management Division completed over 140 improvement projects including a major renovation at In addition to job opportunities, the city’s website also contains helpful hints on how to prepare for oral or written the Metropolitan Police Department Traffic Safety Bureau, and negotiated a $1 million cellular tower/land examinations. Click on the Success Tips link to take advantage of the valuable test taking tips that are offered. lease agreement with Nextel, Cingular and Mountain Union Telecom. • In 2005 the Fleet Services Division: The city of Las Vegas offers a comprehensive benefits package for all regular, full-time employees that is equal in • Increased the total number of hybrid vehicles to 19. value to approximately one third of their salary. Part-time employees are eligible for certain benefits on a pro-rated • Expanded the use of biodiesel fuel (B20) to virtually the entire fleet of diesel-powered vehicles. basis. These include medical, dental, vision insurance, employer-paid contributions to the Public Employee’s • Negotiated a two-year contract with Honda Motor Company of America to use two Honda FCX fuel cell Retirement System, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible benefits program, and vehicles, making Las Vegas the first city in the world to have them in an arid desert climate. holiday, sick, and annual leave. • Negotiated a contract with Collier Technologies to convert seven city-owned trucks to hydrogen/compressed natural gas blend, funded through a subcontract with the Department of Energy. Other than the upgraded online application system, major initiatives for FY 2006 include the adoption of the revisions to the Civil Service Board rules and regulations, which govern the recruitment and hiring process for all classified positions, and the development of new methods of providing customer service to citizens and city Source: Department of Field Operations (February 2006) departments, and participation in the second annual Las Vegas Citizen’s Leadership Academy. The Academy is a seven-week series of interactive workshops and facility tours for 25 selected residents within the community. Participation in the academy provides an excellent opportunity for residents to gain an in-depth look at the roles and responsibilities of local government. For further information on the Human Resources Department, please call (702) 229-6315. Source: Human Resources Department (February 2006)

66 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 67 Department of Information Technologies Department of Leisure Services

Emerging Strategies & Innovations for Information Technologies What do you do with your free time if you don’t enjoy visiting casinos? The Department of The perspective of Information Technologies (IT) has changed significantly over the last Leisure Services invites you to look “Beyond the Neon” and discover the wealth of multi- 10 years. The city of Las Vegas recognized the importance of integrating technology into generational programming available at your nearest city of Las Vegas community, cultural the strategic fiber of the business planning process early on. Graduating from utility or senior center; community school; swimming pool; park, ball field or fitness complex. status in the “back room,” IT has become essential to the process as the city defines its The department offers, through its ever-expanding facilities and programs, a host of responsibilities and priorities to its constituents. Recent IT initiatives have resulted in opportunities, from sports to concerts, to fill your leisure hours. It is particularly proud that streamlined processes and increased access to traditional and innovative services for it has received full accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies, confirming both internal clients and the community at large. that it meets the operational standards established by the National Park and Recreation Association.

Emergence of “Real Time Government.” Traditionally, government adjusts to changing conditions through Through seven community centers, 10 community schools, one year-round and five seasonal swimming pools, the predictable timetables; i.e. budget, legislative mandates and elections. The city of Las Vegas has elected to operate Recreation Division has activities for young and old alike. Arts and crafts, dance, gymnastics, martial arts, music and in “real time” to respond quickly to fluctuations in the economy, growth and social conditions. More specifically, this educational classes are among the programs the Recreation Division provides, along with youth and adult sports is evidenced in the city’s ability to be open for business 24/7 utilizing telephone, Internet and wireless systems. We leagues, after-school Safekey, and summer, holiday and track break children’s camps. also post many of our transactions as they happen, rather than wait for off-hours batch processing. An example of this is our direct communications with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) on parking citations, allowing the The Cultural Affairs Division offers concerts, stage productions, dances, art exhibitions, community festivals, and a DMV to update their records nearly as soon as a transaction is processed at City Hall. wide-ranging variety of classes in four cultural centers. Outdoor programs take place in its large amphitheatre and park locations throughout the city. The division also is involved in downtown redevelopment, including the conversion Interdependence is a Driving Force. It is now commonly agreed that government programs cannot operate of the historic post office into a cultural facility. independent of each other. The need to leverage commonalities and structures in each department that support The city’s growing senior population is certainly not overlooked. The Senior Citizen Programs Division operates seven business strategies has become obvious. An example of this principal can be seen in the standardization and senior centers, where residents, age 50 and older, can find classes, workshops, sports opportunities and social clubs interlinking of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and an internal services portal throughout the entire Las Vegas that cater to the interests of the mature person. Free legal advice also is available to those over 60 years old through valley. This is an enormous benefit to local businesses and agencies that use the many services provided through GIS the Senior Citizens Law Project that now is conveniently located in the new Downtown Senior Services Center at 310 and this Internet site. Just take a look at www.mynevada.gov South Ninth Street. The program services provided out of this facility are a result of a partnership between the departments of Leisure Services and Neighborhood Services. The city is also a leader in implementing an Enterprise Resource Plan (ERP), supporting continuously updated information through integrated systems such as financials, purchasing, human resources/payroll, payables, leisure Inclusionary programming is an important element that is addressed by the Adaptive Recreation and Sports Division. programming, courts, land development, public works assets, and customer relationship management. The city has From wheelchair sports to services for those suffering from traumatic head injuries, the division provides programs experienced improved efficiencies and is now able to provide expanded services. that serve people with and without disabilities. The Amanda & Stacy Darling Memorial Tennis Center opened in 2005 at 7901 West Washington Avenue. In addition to operating a municipal sports office and two multipurpose sports Service Needs are Growing. As the city of Las Vegas experiences growth in the information age, the IT department complexes, the division coordinates Corporate Challenge, an Olympic-style competition involving nearly 15,000 will see a greater demand for services. Within the last 12 months, the department has experienced a 10% increase participants. Corporate Challenge is the single largest amateur athletic event of its kind in the state. COMMUNITY in service requests, expanded the network to 20 new facilities and added 20 new servers to its server farm. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS The department is continuously looking at ways to improve services for the Valley’s ethnically and socially diverse AFFAIRS Service delivery methods are changing and expanding. Prior to 1995, the prevalent method of delivering business residents. Programs may be added, modified or eliminated based upon the needs and desires of the department’s information was through mainframe terminals, with citizen access provided by over-the-counter interaction with city patrons. Facilities have been constructed and/or remodeled in both the rapidly expanding suburban areas and the departments and agencies. Since that time, we have added local and remote desktop data services, intranet and inner city. A new mile-long, 130-acre park opened on Buffalo Drive at Washington Avenue in 2005. The new Internet services, interactive voice response (IVR), fax-back capability, mobile networking services and wireless Mirabelli Community Center opened in February 2006. networking. New technologies and applications will greatly enhance our use of IVR’s and the Internet as information delivery systems. These solutions are becoming more inexpensive, easier to administer, and more reliable than ever For more information about the Department of Leisure Services and all of the opportunities it provides, before. Consequently, our citizens and staff will have increased access to the information they need and will be able call (702) 229-6297. to transact with the city without visiting City Hall. Source: Department of Leisure Services (February 2006)

For further information contact the city of Las Vegas Information Technologies Department at (702) 229-6291. Source: Information Technology Department (February 2005

68 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 69 Neighborhood Services Department Overview of Redevelopment Area

Neighborhood Services is in the forefront of proactive community programs. We give residents City of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency a voice to define issues, take a stake in their solution, and tap government resources to Redevelopment is a planned, concerted effort by local government, the private sector, and the community to achieve results and create a stronger community. encourage new investment in older areas of the city through large-scale, infill development and incentives to enhance older business districts and neighborhoods. In 1985, the Nevada Legislature allowed for the establishment of the AFFORDABLE HOUSING Redevelopment Agency, empowering it to carry out the redevelopment objectives as outlined in the Redevelopment Affordable housing is an important priority for Las Vegas. Federal funds are allocated by Plan. Neighborhood Services to preserve and develop affordable housing. Home Investment Partnerships, Low Income Housing Trust Funds and 18 Percent Redevelopment Set-asides In 1999, a change in Nevada law allowed for the extension of the Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency through 2031. are allocated and overseen by Neighborhood Services to fund the improvement, preservation or development of The Redevelopment Area currently encompasses 3,079 acres, but plans are underway to expand the boundaries to affordable housing. Private Activity Bonds provide low-interest loans to developers of affordable multi-family units, allow assistance in other areas in need of revitalization. The current boundaries consists of the Downtown Las Vegas through either new construction or the acquisition/rehabilitation of existing units. Centennial Plan area and other commercial districts including Owens Avenue, Martin Luther King Boulevard, and portions of North Decatur Boulevard and Eastern Avenue corridors. NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Part of the city vision is that all residents enjoy their neighborhood and feel safe. Community Development Block Grants The Redevelopment Agency is comprised of several key participants: are a Federal Housing and Urban Development entitlement that go towards revitalizing deteriorating neighborhoods and • The mayor and the six members of the Las Vegas City Council form the Redevelopment expanding economic opportunities for people with low to moderate income, and can be used for public service programs Agency’s Board. They have the responsibility for setting and implementing downtown or capital projects such as senior centers, community centers, sports fields, sidewalks and streetlights. redevelopment strategy. Neighborhood Organizing - Neighborhood Planners work with residents to organize neighborhoods and develop • The city manager serves as the executive director and provides policy direction, recommends Neighborhood Action Plans that chart a strategy to build stronger community relationships, tap resources and address specific projects to the board for its consideration, and provides general oversight of all their community’s needs. Neighborhood Partners Fund Grants of up to $5,000 are available to fund community agency activities. enhancement projects for organized neighborhoods that bring matching volunteer labor, donated supplies or cash. • The director of the office of business development is responsible for carrying out the day-to- day tasks of the agency and ensures the policy directives of the agency board and executive Clean and Safe Neighborhoods - A Neighborhood Response Hotline is available to report code enforcement issues or director are executed. graffiti, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Within 48 hours a Code Enforcement Officer or the Rapid Response Team will be dispatched to investigate or address the issue. Call 229-6615 or go online at www.lasvegasnevada.gov The agency’s future development efforts will focus on aggressive and upbeat marketing of downtown Las Vegas, under the submit a complaint menu. maintaining a proactive posture of seeking redevelopment opportunities, providing heightened customer service to developers and owners, and investigating new forms of economic stimuli, such as tax increment financing. This effort YOUTH AND SENIOR INITIATIVES will greatly enhance the economic vitality of the expanded redevelopment plan area through new construction and Our youth are our future. Neighborhood Services offers programs and grants to cultivate knowledge and leadership substantial new private reinvestment over the remaining life of the agency. skills in our youth. Youth groups affiliated with neighborhood associations can apply for up to $1,000 in Youth COMMUNITY Neighborhood Association Partnership Program (YNAPP) grants to make community improvements. They are Participation in the downtown redevelopment process requires interested parties to demonstrate the following: AFFAIRS responsible for matching the grant with volunteer labor, donated materials, or cash. Matching grants of up to $8,000 • How their project complements the redevelopment strategy are available to encourage parents and school staff to partner in defining and addressing the needs of their school • Possession of both the financial resources and management experience to construct, rehabilitate, or through the School Parents As Learning Support (SPALS) Program. The program is aimed at low-income areas. reconstruct a project and ensure its successful operation after completion • Explain the need for the agency’s assistance, and show the benefit of the completed project to downtown REDEVELOPMENT A Senior Citizens Advisory Board, Senior Nutrition Center and the Downtown Senior Services Center, located at 9th Las Vegas. An application is available upon request from the Redevelopment Agency’s Office specifying AGENCY and Bridger are part of Neighborhood Services’ multi-faceted approach to meet our commitment to ensure that those items, which must be provided before a project is formally reviewed. seniors have a fulfilling quality of life. Regarding funding, while the agency has participated financially on certain projects, it is not designed to function as COMMUNITY SERVICES a primary source of funds or as a management consultant. When a financing gap occurs and the developer can To address homelessness, Neighborhood Services participates in The Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition demonstrate that no other means of financing the project is available, the agency may participate financially. Committee on Homelessness that is implementing a proactive, strategic, regional approach that integrates and Financial participation takes the form of using Tax Increment Financing funds for the project. The agency has the maximizes resources to address homelessness. discretion regarding how funds will be used. Eligible public improvement activities include sidewalks, streets, streetlights, signage, landscaping and underground utilities. EVOLVE has an outstanding success record for assisting ex-offenders to re-enter society as productive citizens, through housing assistance, training, job placement, counseling and other needed support. Preventing re- Some redevelopment projects require the assimilation of land. The agency has the ability to acquire property through incarceration saves substantial money for imprisonment costs, reduces crime, adds talent to a tight workforce and purchase or eminent domain, a last resort when all other efforts to negotiate a reasonable settlement have been generates tax dollars. exhausted. The agency will only become involved in acquiring property after the developer has certified that they have made a good faith effort to purchase the property. A Chronic Inebriate Program is underway to assist with substance abuse treatment, housing and employment for repeat offenders who surface in the criminal justice system. The pilot program is aimed at ending the desperate cycle For more information on the Redevelopment Agency, please write to the Office of Business Development, 400 of chronic inebriation, incarceration and debilitation. Stewart Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 or call us at (702) 229-6100.

Neighborhood Services provides a foundation of services that citizens rely upon, while proactively developing innovative programs to meet the expanding, complex needs of our growing and evolving city. Source: Neighborhood Services Department (February 2006)

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The Redevelopment Area has experienced unbelievable growth and development over the past five years. Downtown Regional Justice Center Las Vegas is well on its way to turning a faded city core of aging casinos and motels into a vibrant urban village Located at 200 Lewis Ave., the Regional Justice Center, the newest addition to the Las Vegas skyline, was opened in brimming with everything from coffee houses and art galleries to new homes and night clubs. Now signs of urban 2005. It houses all area supreme, district, justice and municipal courts under one roof. The 717,000-square-foot, renewal are surfacing all over downtown. In 2005, 11 major development projects were completed in the downtown 17-story facility is being lauded not only for its functionality but also for its beauty. A large share of the funding for area, 15 are under construction and more than 50 high-rise residential projects totaling over 19,200 units are the $185-million facility came from bond initiatives and a quarter came from administrative assessments on proposed, approved or under construction. misdemeanor offenders in justice and municipal courts. It is estimated that more than 5,000 people per day will access the facility. The opening of the facility has already boosted the need for shops and other amenities in the World Market Center – Design Center Debuts in Las Vegas area, adding to the revitalization of the downtown core. Just north of the Las Vegas Premium Outlets at the southwest corner of downtown is the World Market Center furniture mart, a gargantuan campus of showrooms expected to generate thousands of jobs and possibly transfer the title of The Las Vegas Premium Outlets “furniture capital of the world” from High Point, North Carolina, to downtown Las Vegas. The July 2005 grand The Las Vegas Premium Outlets mall, with open-air courtyards and food courts, features shops by Armani, Coach, opening left more than 62,000 industry professionals, home furnishing buyers and more than 1,000 exhibitors Dolce & Gabbana, Guess, Lacoste, Kenneth Cole, Polo Ralph Lauren, St. John and Theory. It is projected to add amazed and excited. another 109,370 square feet and a three-story parking structure in the near future.

Regional Power, International Appeal A Taste of Manhattan World Market Center is a dynamic new showcase for the home and hospitality contract furnishings industries in the Las Vegas has gone crazy for condos. The increasing demand for housing and cost of land in the Las Vegas Valley is heart of a vibrant, world-class city – Las Vegas. All segments of the industry will be under one roof in a state-of-the- driving developers to build vertically. Many of the loft-style condominiums have chosen to take root in and around art facility. Once completed, one campus will span millions of square feet of furniture, decorative accessories, rugs, Las Vegas’ downtown, an area that has seen unprecedented revitalization due to a blossoming art scene and the lighting, home office, bedding, floral and more – as well as a design center open year-round to the trade. This opening of such commercial hubs as the World Market Center. The development of this lifestyle in a decidedly un- integrated approach provides a tremendous benefit for buyers and a powerful selling opportunity for our exhibitors. Strip like area of the city is perfect timing for the college-educated professionals who are used to city living. This demographic shift is bringing a desire for the arts and for new architecture. Downtown is the key to Las Vegas having a true urban environment where one can walk out the front door and go to work or a restaurant or the dry cleaner. At 12 million square feet, World Market Center will be the largest, most comprehensive home furnishings showroom It is an integral part of the valley’s future. and convention complex in the West. Phase One (Building A) of World Market Center, Las Vegas, is a 1.3 million square-foot complex featuring 230 permanent show rooms with two floors open year-round. Eventually, eight phases will comprise 12-million square feet at a cost of $2 billion. Building A is fully leased. Building B, which is 1.6 The city of perpetual makeover is adding upscale urban life with high-rise condominium towers under construction million square feet, will open in the spring of 2007. Building C, which is 2.0 million square feet, is leasing ahead and a promise of scores more underway. Las Vegas is poised to evolve into a city dotted with neighborhoods that of schedule. bustle with street life, nightclubs, art galleries, restaurants and even groceries stores. The condo towers that are under construction or projected to open in the downtown this year are:

The city of Las Vegas has adapted to a changing demographic and recreated itself with a signature style. What better place to introduce the new World Market Design Center. And only Las Vegas can deliver a first-class infrastructure for CONDO TOWERS UNDER CONSTRUCTION a facility of this kind. Known as the “Convention Capital of the World,” Las Vegas offers more amenities sought by buyers and exhibitors than any other destination in the world. Project Location Price Stories Units Value Delivery Allure 200 W. Sahara Ave. $400K - $3.6 Million 41 428 $210 Million 4Q 2007 REDEVELOPMENT Union Park REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Nearby the World Market Center is Union Park. The Smith Performing Arts Center, the Keep Memory Alive Lou Ruvo Newport Lofts 200 Hoover Ave. $300K - $1.8 Million 23 168 $82 Million 1Q 2007 AGENCY Alzheimer’s Institute, Class A office space, retail and condos are slated for the 61-acre parcel that is called “the future SoHo Lofts 900 Las Vegas Blvd. $380K - $3.2 Million 23 120 $72 Million 1Q 2006 of Southern Nevada.” Planners envision Union Park becoming an epicenter of commerce, medicine and culture, surrounded by a revitalized downtown featuring walkable neighborhoods, shops and restaurants weaving around high- rise residential towers. Streamline Condos. Will replace the vacant Golden Motel at Las Vegas Boulevard and Fremont Street, which was The Internal Revenue Service Building demolished recently to make way for this $125 million, 26-story condo tower. It will consist of 251 luxury units and The Internal Revenue Service building, a 90,000 square foot, $17-million chrome-and-glass facility opened in the ground floor retail. Union Park District in 2005 adding to the Class A office scene in downtown Las Vegas. L’Octaine Apartments. An upscale, 51-unit complex featuring studios, one- and two-bedroom units and lofts. It Southern Nevada Water Authority Building opened in the summer of 2005, with 4,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space facing Las Vegas Boulevard. The Southern Nevada Water Authority building, which is an $87-million, 15-story facility, is under construction and scheduled for completion in 2007. It will be one of the largest office structures downtown and like the IRS facility next-door will house hundreds of employees and draw many visitors each day, people likely to also patronize downtown eateries and shops.

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Sandhurst Las Vegas, Tower One. Will be the tallest building downtown when it is completed in September 2006. 18b – The Las Vegas Arts District The massive $245 million project, which will have 409 units priced from $300,000 to $2 million-plus, is a 31-story The Las Vegas Arts District is located in the area south of downtown Las Vegas, roughly bound by Commerce Street, tower with 35,000 square feet of commercial space on the lower floors. Hoover Avenue, 4th Street, Las Vegas Boulevard (at Charleston) and Colorado Avenue. Its new name, 18b the Las Vegas Arts District, is a reference to the original 18 blocks that were designated as an arts neighborhood in 2003. 18b is home to the city’s most eclectic mix of live-in artists, galleries, funky stores and creative cuisine. Its cultural OTHER MAJOR HIGH-RISE CONDO PROJECTS UNDERWAY diversity is celebrated each month with “First Friday,” an ongoing and ever-growing arts, entertainment and social Project Name Location Number & Building Height Number of Project block party. First Fridays bring over 6,000 people downtown on the first Friday of each month for an evening filled Type of Units in Feet Stories Value with gallery receptions, music, food and conviviality.

Celo Vista, Washington & 414 Units 312 ft. 28 Stories $144.4 The Las Vegas Arts District, long the center of creativity for historic downtown Las Vegas has set the stage for citizens “aka” Skyview Veterans Memorial Mixed-Use Million to live and work among a wealth of artistic shops and boutiques. The new Soho Lofts, located in the arts district, is Casino Center & 912 Unit 750 ft. 60 Stories $560 the first high-rise condominium development downtown. This project has met with success – in fact, the units are Bonneville Residential & Million already sold out and the property is projected to open in the first quarter of 2006. Commercial Flatiron Las Vegas Blvd. & 319 Unit Mix- $159.5 The development plan the Las Vegas Arts District Development Corporation prepared seeks to shape an arts district 582 ft. 50 Stories that will become an engine of economic growth in the downtown area. 4th Street Use Towers Million Source: Las Vegas Review Journal, CLV Planning and Development and CLV Office of Business Development (February 2006) Grand Central Bonneville @ 1 Million Sq. ft. 450 ft. 16, 24, 32 $385 Parkway Center Grand Central of Hotel, Office, Stories Million Parkway & Condos Grandview Towers 3200 S. Rancho Dr. 1445 Units 274 ft. 20 Stories $722.5 Redevelopment Agency Assistance Programs Million , “aka” 3rd & Bonneville 355 Units Pending 15 Stories $177.5 Redevelopment Agency Assistance Programs City Mark Mixed-Use Million There are a variety of tools to encourage and assist in the redevelopment of property. Each tool provides some form of Simayof 4th & Clark 450 Units Pending 42 Stories $175 aid to the developer such as the reduction of development financing or operating costs. Below are several assistance Million programs offered by the city of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency as incentives to spur development and assist Stan Hi SWC Gass & 3rd St. 425 Units 760 ft. 65 Stories $212.5 developers interested in redevelopment projects. Million Tax Increment Financing Wall Street Towers Wall Street & 3,012 Units 950 ft. Pending $1,506 Western Residential & Billion Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a mechanism to capture the future tax benefits of real estate improvements to pay Commercial the present cost of these improvements. This is accomplished by freezing property taxes at a base year and all tax revenue up to the base year assessment continues to go to the taxing jurisdiction (city, county, school district); however the incremental tax revenue collected from rising property values is allocated to the TIF district through the Other Downtown Development governing agency. REDEVELOPMENT Fifth Street School. A historic school at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Clark Avenue will be converted into a REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY cultural center, including the North American hub for the International Network of Cities of Asylum for dissident Public participation, especially the provision of incentives, is generally based on the “but for” test - the project AGENCY writers seeking harbor from repressive governments. would not happen “but for” the use of incentives to finance the project. TIF can be used to fund private development in strategic areas and finance infrastructure, property acquisition, relocation assistance and façade The Block. A few blocks east on Third Street at Ogden you’ll find a Las Vegas edition of the famous western bar improvements. Public investment is reimbursed by future incremental tax revenue. “Hogs and Heifers,” as well as an upscale steak and seafood restaurant, “Triple George,” and other venues such as “Sidebar” and “Celebrity.” There are many characteristics and variations of TIF, as shown in the following table. TIF is typically administered by a city or county department or a non-profit redevelopment agency. Sometimes the redevelopment agencies are The Downtown Entertainment District governed by the city council. In others, they are governed by a private or combined public/private-sector board of In the entertainment capital of the world, the downtown Las Vegas’ entertainment district will focus on intimate club commissioners. Some of these variations are also outlined in the table. venues that are absent from the Strip. The Fremont East Entertainment District runs a block each side of Fremont Street from Las Vegas Boulevard to Eighth Street. The goals of the district are to attract a pedestrian-friendly collection of jazz and blues clubs and other entertainment venues to the area extending the success of the Fremont Street Experience. The city has made it easy to build, too, with the issuance of special non-gaming Tavern Limited Licenses available at a third of the cost of similar licenses. Separation and height restrictions have also been eased to lay the groundwork for a wider array of entertainment options for residents and visitors. This will help rehabilitate our old commercial center into a vibrant, eclectic entertainment district like Bourbon Street in New Orleans or the Gaslamp District in San Diego - and without any public subsidy. On the horizon is a $6-million dollar streetscape upgrade planned of the district, which will extend the sidewalk one traffic lane each way and provide new façades for the buildings in the area.

74 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 75 Redevelopment Agency Assistance Programs (continued) Redevelopment Agency Assistance Programs (continued)

Program Eligibility Requirements TIF CHARACTERISTICS & VARIATIONS • Property must be located in the Downtown Entertainment Overlay District Governing Agencies Types of Areas Types of TIF Area Taxing Jurisdictions • Applicant must: Improved Using TIF Limitations o Have a tavern limited business o Have filed a business license application with the city of Las Vegas - City Council - Blighted areas - Some projects have none - School district o Possess a primary retail use compatible with tavern-limited functions - City Economic - Non- blighted areas - As a percentage of city’s - Municipalities Development Dept. - Development districts total land area - Counties - Planning Department - Single site - As a percentage of city’s - Special districts - Redevelopment total tax base Commercial Visual Improvement Program (CVIP) Agency - As a set acreage figure The CVIP is intended to assist in the improvement of commercial or industrial properties within the city of Las Vegas - TIF Commission Redevelopment Area by offering a rebate of any qualified improvement costs, to a maximum of $50,000. The primary objectives of the program are to encourage commercial and industrial property owners and long-term tenants Tax Increment Can Be Periods TIF is in Various Financing Eligible Development to reinvest in and renovate their properties. Improvements to building facades, permanent landscaping, parking Applied To Effect Methods Activities facilities and other external improvements are eligible for assistance. - Real property - Open-ended - General obligation bonds - Land assembly - Personal property - Set period (e.g. 25 – Full faith and credit of - Relocation Program Benefits - Retail sales years to repay bonds, municipality - Demolition • Participants are eligible to receive up to a $50,000 maximum cash rebate of pre-approved 30 years for project - Tax allocation revenue - Site preparation improvement costs Tax Increment Can Be area) bonds - Land cost mark-down • Each participant must provide two-to-one (2:1) matching funds for each dollar the RDA Applied To - As soon as project has – Credit of project - Street repair / contributes to their project been completed and - Annual expenditure construction - Industrial • Targeted Commercial Corridors: Businesses located in the Eastern Avenue, Martin Luther bonds have been repaid – No bonds - Sidewalks, curbs, and King Boulevard, and Main Street corridors only need to contribute a dollar-for-dollar (1:1) - Office - Use increment revenue to gutters matching funds to any RDA funds. - Residential finance improvements - Utilities - Retail - Developer pays - Planning, engineering, etc. • Funds are used to upgrade building facades, permanent landscaping, parking facilities and - Hotel – Developer provides - Debt Service other external improvements improvement and is • The program is intended to improve the aesthetic nature of properties and to assist in reimbursed with tax bringing properties up to current building and property code standards relief • Property must be located in the Redevelopment Area

Program Eligibility Requirements Visual Improvement Programs • All commercial, industrial and mixed-use properties located in the Redevelopment Project The city of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency sponsors two Visual Improvement Programs (VIPs) to encourage Area and/or a Targeted Commercial Corridor (Eastern Avenue, Martin Luther King Boulevard, rehabilitation of downtown commercial buildings, enhance the physical appearance of the area, and improve the and Main Street). overall economic viability of downtown: the Commercial VIP and the Entertainment VIP. • Applicant must demonstrate site control for the project, either through a deed of trust or long-term lease • Property must be free of all mechanic liens at time of application REDEVELOPMENT Since the program’s inception, the agency has approved 13 businesses leveraging over $2,154,000 dollars in private REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY investment. Future plans for the program include extending the boundaries into the arts district, which is located in • Applicant must not have had a bankruptcy during the last five years AGENCY the area south of downtown Las Vegas, roughly bound by Commerce Street, Hoover Avenue, 4th Street, Las Vegas • Applicant must hold a current city of Las Vegas Business License Boulevard (at Charleston) and Colorado Avenue. Details for the Entertainment Visual Improvement Program and the • Property must have proper zoning Commercial Visual Improvement Program are provided below. • Applicant must not owe any past due federal, state or city taxes at time of application • Applicant must not have any past-due bills or debt payable to the city of Las Vegas or the Entertainment Visual Improvement Program (EVIP) RDA at time of application The EVIP is intended to assist in the improvement of commercial properties within the Downtown Entertainment Overlay District Area by offering a rebate of any qualified improvement costs to a maximum of $50,000. The primary For more information, contact the city of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency at (702) 229-6100. objective of the program is to make a lasting visual improvement to the properties within the entertainment district. Source: City of Las Vegas Office of Business Development (February 2006) Improvements to building facades, permanent landscaping, parking facilities and other external improvements are eligible for assistance.

Program Benefits • Participants are eligible to receive up to $50,000 maximum cash rebate of pre-approved improvement costs • A 20% bonus up to a maximum of $10,000 is available for projects that add neon and animated signage, substantial in scope, and is clearly visible from the city’s public right-of-way • Redevelopment Agency provides dollar-for-dollar (1:1) matching funds to each dollar participating businesses contribute to upgrade their project • Funds are used to upgrade building facades, permanent landscaping, parking facilities and other external improvements

76 LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PROFILE LAS VEGAS CATALYST FOR SUCCESS 77 Letter From The Executive Director Fast Track Program

City of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency’s Fast Track Program City of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency’s Fast Track Program Welcome to the city of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency’s (RDA’s) Fast Track Program. The goal of our program is to The Redevelopment Agency’s Fast Track Program is designed to provide prospective clients with special assistance in provide you with a well-organized, understandable and expedient process to get your redevelopment projects getting their project underway. The goal of the program is to provide the client with a seamless and uninterrupted underway quickly and without hassle. process for project approval.

As executive director of the agency, I am committed to providing the best possible service, not only to our RDA A. Contacting the Office of Business Development/Redevelopment Agency is the first step in the clients, but to all those we serve. We are here to work with you to help you achieve your development goals. We development process. Redevelopment staff will be able to discuss your project and establish a believe the information outlined in the following pages will streamline the approval process and guide you to the right review process that includes: city agency the first time. 1. State of Nevada incentives for job creation Future RDA projects will include a mix of housing and offices along with services, shops, parks, educational and 2. New ideas for the project and/or Redevelopment Area cultural amenities. I invite you to share in our vision for unique real estate development opportunities in the 3. Help you navigate through the following city services: downtown core that will serve the residents and visitors alike for generations to come. i. Development Coordination at the Development Services Center The agency is authorized by the state to provide the following incentives, and conducts these activities in the course 1. Planning & Zoning Required Reviews & Procedures of economically improving the redevelopment area: 2. Public Works & Land Development Procedures 3. Fire Department Permits & Procedures • Buy, own, manage, sell or lease real property 4. Building & Safety Permit Review Procedures • Prepare sites for redevelopment, including demolition 5. Public Utility Coordination and Easements • Install and construct public improvements and utilities • Provide relocation assistance ii. Business Licensing Requirements • Conserve buildings and sites of historic or architectural significance 1. All General Business Licenses • Dispose of personal property acquired 2. Special Privileged Licenses, Gaming & Liquor Licenses • Pledge future new property taxes to issue bonds or offer tax increment financing (partial tax 3. Temporary Event & Special Event Business Licenses rebate), if no other reasonable method of financing is available B. The Redevelopment Agency’s Fast Track Program is focused on the following target market Please let me know if I can assist you or provide you with additional information regarding the Redevelopment opportunities: Agency’s Fast Track Program. Again, I welcome you and encourage you to explore all that our Redevelopment Agency has to offer. • Market Rate Residential Development • Class A Offices • Medical Research & Development Offices • Renovating & Expanding Downtown Casinos • Supporting the Downtown Entertainment District & Arts District • Supporting Retail & Family Entertainment Venues Douglas A. Selby, PhD City Manager / Executive Director, Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency C. You can help the Fast Track Team by these steps: REDEVELOPMENT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1. Clearly define the scope and nature of your proposed project in a letter format AGENCY 2. Identify site requirements and the preferred locations suitable for your project 3. Prepare a conceptual site plan, floor plan and building elevations 4. Utilize the Downtown Plans Pre-Review Process to identify issues early 5. Hire a strong design team to assist you with your project 6. Demonstrate the financial and managerial capacity to undertake and successfully complete the project, the need for the agency’s assistance, and the benefit of the completed project to downtown Las Vegas

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Redevelopment Agency Fast Track Promises A Sampling of Existing Fast Track Project Partners: The Redevelopment Agency has always committed itself to providing the best and most reliable service to our customers. Our commitments are based on the following concepts as they apply to the FAST TRACK program: • Mixed-Use Residential Towers • Commercial Developments o Soho Lofts o Beauty Bar o Newport Tower o Downtown Cocktail Lounge • Facilitation: Staff will schedule, coordinate, and facilitate meetings between your o Stanhi Tower o The Griffin design team and the appropriate city staff members to provide a collaborative o Streamline Tower o Hog’s & Heifer’s Saloon, Triple George, public/private effort on behalf of your redevelopment project. o Allure Celebrity and Sidebar o Club Renaissance o Hennessey’s Tavern and Mickie Finnz, • Accountability: Staff will explain regulatory and procedural timelines to help your o Sandhurst Tower o Artistic Iron Works design team identify and understand significant project milestones. The Fast Track team o Cielo Vista o Douglas Parking o Evolution Condominiums o Lewis Street Parking Garage will ensure city staff and your design team are accountable for the progress of your o Juhl o Downtown Coffee Company plans. o Neon Heights o Expertise School of Beauty o H.U.E. Lofts o Edmond Town Center • Speed: Staff will identify potential development issues and provide suggestions on how o Urban Lofts o Vegas Thai & Chinese Restaurant your design team can avoid these common pitfalls. “Pre-review” meetings with your design team and city staff are employed to provide an efficient permit review process. Please contact us to share your experience, complaints or compliments at [email protected] or (702) 229-2201. • Transparency: The RDA strives to make all aspects of the development process understandable and expedient. Prompt, clear and honest information is provided.

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Nevada Development Authority Fostering Business Success in Southern Nevada City of Las Vegas Development Contacts

Introduction As an active supporter of the city of Las Vegas, the Nevada Development Authority (NDA) is committed to maintaining, influencing City of Las Vegas City of Las Vegas City of Las Vegas and improving economic vitality in Southern Nevada. Building and Safety Finance & Business Services (Also Office of Business Development Development Services Center Business License & Purchasing) 400 Stewart Ave. By working together with the city of Las Vegas, the NDA has gained valuable support and continually collaborates to make notable 731 South Fourth St. 400 Stewart Ave. Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 strides towards diversifying the local economy and connecting to the business community. This inter-agency partnership has been a Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 (702) 229-6551 win–win for the Las Vegas community and continues to serve the needs of businesses wanting to grow or expand in the Las Vegas (702) 229-6251 (702) 229-6281 www.lasvegasnevada.gov/obd Metropolitan Statistical Area. www.lasvegasnevada.gov www.lasvegasnevada.gov

Who We Are City of Las Vegas City of Las Vegas The NDA works to attract, retain, and expand the business base to enhance the overall socioeconomic development of Southern Planning and Development Redevelopment Agency Nevada and encompasses local NDA members who have an interest in the growth and stability of the local economy. 731 South 4th St. 400 Stewart Ave. Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 Along with the help of its members, the NDA is directly responsible for creating and retaining thousands of stable jobs for Southern (702) 229-6301 (702) 229-6551 Nevada residents through recruiting new non-gaming companies to the area and playing an active role in the local expansion of www.lasvegasnevada.gov www.lasvegasnevada.gov existing businesses. Over the last five years, Southern Nevada realized an economic impact of $6.2 billion from more than 1,000 jobs created through the NDA’s economic development efforts.

What We Do As a non-profit agency, the NDA is dedicated to fostering an attractive, business–friendly environment through building key relationships while assisting and targeting new and expanding businesses. The NDA puts business leaders on the right track for success in Southern Nevada and works to diversify and improve the local economy. Involvement in the NDA helps individuals and businesses connect, grow and prosper. Other Development Contacts Each year, the NDA hosts many networking opportunities including breakfast meetings, business mixers, luncheons and special events. In addition, the NDA helps to keep its members up-to-date on the latest economic development news through quarterly newsletters, an interactive Web site and daily interaction. Nevada Commission on Economic U. S. Small Business Administration City of Las Vegas Housing Authority Development 400 S. 4th St., Suite 250 340 N. 11th St., Ste. #180 How We Can Help You 555 E. Washington Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101 Las Vegas, NV 89101 As the area’s leading regional development authority, the NDA provides the necessary resources and assistance for companies Las Vegas, NV 89101 (702) 388-6611 P.O. Box 1897 (702) 486-2700 www.sba.gov/nv Las Vegas, NV 89125 interested in doing business in Southern Nevada – free of charge. www.expand2nevada.com Provides assistance to small business (702) 386-2973 The Commission on Economic startups and business expansion. Fax (702) 922-6648/9 Companies can save hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars by utilizing NDA’s comprehensive and confidential services. Development seeks to bring high-wage Services include one-on-one Assists businesses with Housing The NDA’s professional expansion relocation specialists provide an extensive list of services to assist businesses in decision primary jobs to Nevada by attracting counseling, technical assistance, Authority procurements, provides general making including: companies, subsidiaries, corporate business information center, small assistance in business development, startups and investment. business development centers and the technical assistance and other services • Research & Information Services – Including accurate cost assessments and comparisons Nevada Micro Enterprise Initiative. for emerging and established Nevada Development Authority enterprises, including women, • Customized Site Tours – Undeveloped sites, industrial parks and both build-to-suit-lease and build-to-suit-own and 6700 Via Austi Pkwy., Suite B Black Business Council of Nevada minorities, and disabled veterans. existing buildings Las Vegas, NV 89119 626 S. Ninth St. (702) 791-0000; (800) 634-6858 Las Vegas, NV 89101 Nevada Micro Enterprise Initiative • Interface with Regulatory Agencies – Licensing, incentives, incorporations, workers’ compensation, employment security, Fax (702) 796-6483 (702) 382-9522 1600 E. Desert Inn Rd., Ste. 210 NEVADA and government www.nevadadevelopment.org Fax (702) 382-0375 Las Vegas, NV 89109 DEVELOPMENT The NDA works to attract new A non-profit business and trade (702) 734-3555 AGENCY • Interface with Professional Services – Including local business leaders and service providers businesses to the Las Vegas MSA. association whose mission is to Fax (702) 734-3530 Supports existing businesses for promote black business and economic Not-for-profit, micro-enterprise, The NDA strives to make each company’s move or relocation to Southern Nevada as easy and efficient as possible. After a business expansion in/out state; and provides development in Nevada. development program partially funded relocates, the NDA continues to provide resources and services. This ongoing relationship not only helps companies make the information to in/out state businesses by the U.S. Small Business to help them become operational and Administration, providing training, transition to the area, but also ensure they remain stable and productive members of the business community. Community Development Programs CONTACT diversified. Distributes the “Las Vegas Center of Nevada small loans, technical assistance and Perspective.” startup for the socially and INFORMATION The NDA’s economic foresight has helped many businesses realize increased profits and lower liabilities. Working with the NDA 2009 Alta Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89106 economically disadvantaged business is essential for business success. Contact us today, to learn more about doing business in Southern Nevada and how we can enterprises. help you. Nevada Power Company Economic (702) 873-8882 Development Fax (702) 873-8942 6626 W. Sahara Ave. Specializes in Community & Economic Contact Information: P.O. Box 98910 Development, small business and Las Vegas, NV 89151 mortgage loan packaging, homebuyer Nevada Development Authority (702) 367-5707 counseling and down payment 6700 Via Austi Pkwy., Ste. B [email protected] assistance credit counseling. Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 Assists businesses with Nevada Power Phone: 1-888-4NO-Taxes / (702) 791-0000 procurement, provides general Fax: (702) 796-6483 assistance in business development, technical assistance and other Web site: www.nevadadevelopment.org business services for emerging and E-mail: [email protected] established enterprises.

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Other Development Contacts Regulatory Agencies

Nevada Small Business Development Southwest Gas Corporation U.S. Small Business Administration Nevada Department of Business & Nevada Gaming Control Board Nevada Department of Transportation Center 5241 Spring Mountain Rd. 400 South Fourth St., Ste. 250 Industry 555 E. Washington Ave. 1263 S. Stewart St. 851 E. Tropicana Ave., Bldg. 700 P.O. Box 98510 Las Vegas, NV 89101 555 E. Washington Ave., Suite 4900 Las Vegas, NV 89101 Carson City, NV 89712 Las Vegas NV 89119 Las Vegas, NV 89193-8510 (702) 388-6611 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 (702) 486-2000 (702) 385-6500 (702) 895-4270 (702) 876-7348 Fax (702) 388-6469 (702) 486-2750 http://gaming.nv.gov www.nevadadot.com Fax (702 895-4273 Fax (702) 222-1672 www.sba.gov http://dbi.state.nv.us State agency responsible for collecting NDOT distributes information on traffic Web site: www.nsbdc.org Assists businesses with Southwest Gas Provides assistance to small business The department's activities include and distributing gaming revenue volume for all highways and interstates Assists existing and new small Corporation procurements, provides startups and businesses seeking regulation of business and industrial information. In addition to regulating throughout Nevada. businesses to plan growth potential as general assistance in business expansion. Services include one-on- enterprises; promotion of worker gaming they publish many booklets well as develop and maintain development, technical assistance and one counseling, technical assistance, safety, protection and rights; regarding gaming regulations, the U.S. Nevada Secretary of State professional management skills other business services for emerging Business Information Center, Small administration of bond programs; and gaming industry and the Nevada 555 E. Washington Ave. through free assistance programs and and established enterprises owned by Business Development Centers and educating and informing the public Gaming Control Act. Suite 4000 educational seminars. Partially funded minorities, women and disabled Nevada’s Micro Enterprise Initiative. and business and industry of their Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 by the U.S. Small Business veterans. legal rights and responsibilities. Nevada Department of Taxation (702) 486-2880 Administration. 555 E. Washington Ave., Suite 1300 http://sos.state.nv.us State of Nevada Commission on Nevada Division of Industrial Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 The purpose and mission of the Service Corps of Retired Economic Development Relations (702) 486-2300 secretary is to protect Nevada investors Executives (SCORE) Procurement Outreach Program 400 West King Street, Suite 400 www.tax.state.nv.us through the licensing of investment 400 South 4th St., Suite 250 555 E. Washington Ave., Ste. 5400 Carson City, Nevada 89703 The Department of Taxation provides professionals, the registration of Las Vegas, NV 89101 Las Vegas, NV 89101 (775) 684-7260 fair, efficient and effective securities offerings, the enforcement of (702) 388-6104 (702) 486-2716 http://dirweb.state.nv.us administration of tax programs for the statutes regarding securities law, and Fax (702) 388-6469 Fax (702) 486-2701 The Division of Industrial Relations state of Nevada in accordance with education of the public. SCORE is an all-volunteer service www.nvoutreachcenter.com promotes and enforces safety in the applicable statutes, regulations and organization that provides free The Procurement Outreach Program workplace and workers’ compensation, policies. business consulting services, including (POP) is a cooperative effort between and training. Should injury occur, the how to start your own business the state of Nevada and the Federal division ensures the timely and seminars. Non-profit national Government assisting Nevada appropriate delivery of benefits. association sponsored by the U.S. businesses with initiating and Small Business Administration. expanding marketing efforts of their Services provided by retired business products and services to the Federal owners and executives. Government.

Workforce Development Agencies

Institute for Business & Industry Management Assistance Partnership UNLV Professional Development Research Agencies Community College of Southern Nevada (MAP) Center 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 2409 Las Verdes, K1B 4505 Maryland Pkwy. North Las Vegas, NV 89030 Las Vegas, NV 89102 Box 451019 Las Vegas Convention and Visitors McCarran International Airport UNLV Center for Business and (702) 651-4479 (702) 651-4360 7Las Vegas, NV 89154 Authority P.O. Box 11005 Economic Research www.ccsn.nevada.edu www.mapnv.com (702) 895-3867 3150 Paradise Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89111-1005 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy. The Institute for Business and Industry MAP is the industrial extension http://edoutreach.unlv.edu Las Vegas, NV 89109 (702) 261-5100 Las Vegas, NV 89154-6002 is a partnership program that program of the University and The UNLV Professional Development (702)892-0711 www.mccarran.com (702) 895-3191 specializes in occupational training Community College System of Nevada Center and the Division of Educational www.lvcva.com; [email protected] Collects information on airline www.unlv.edu/Research_Centers/cber skills. The program helps businesses and its partners. Its primary purpose is Outreach provides a variety of The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors passengers, average daily fights, load CBER was established to aid find skilled labor through training to work directly with Nevada companies professional development courses, Authority (LVCVA) is the official factors and other statistics regarding businesses and agencies by providing partnerships subsidized by state and to strengthen their global competitive- workshops, seminars, and conferences destination marketing organization of scheduled, charter and commuter air information that encompasses aspects federal programs. ness by providing information, decision for the business community. Many of support and implementation assistance these courses are included in Las Vegas and operates the Las Vegas traffic at Clark County airports. of the business community including Southern Nevada Workforce in adopting new, more advanced certificate programs, but some are one- Convention Center and Cashman private, commercial and residential CONTACT Center. The LVCVA brings visitors to Nevada Department of Employment, development, public transportation and CONTACT INFORMATION Investment Board technologies, techniques and best time educational opportunities for the INFORMATION 1127 S. Rancho Dr. business practices. business and professional community Las Vegas and Clark County by Training & Rehabilitation (DETR) communication systems. Las Vegas, NV 89102 in general. promoting tourism, conventions, 101 Convention Center Dr., Suite 925 (702) 638-8750 meetings and special events. Las Vegas, NV 89109 Fax (702) 638–8774 (702) 486-7923 The Workforce Investment Board State of Nevada Demographer www.nvdetr.org, provides businesses and career seekers (775) 784-6352 Distributes information on Nevada with the ability to make one stop to www.nsbdc.org/demographer, employment statistics such as labor satisfy their workforce needs. The one- [email protected] force estimates, wage surveys and stop program provides a full array of The Nevada State Demographer's employment guides. The “Economic career development services: labor office is responsible for conducting Update,” among many other market information, occupational annual population estimates for documents, is published by this training providers information, Nevada's counties, cities and towns. agency. assessment and counseling services, The office also estimates population by pre-employment interview, job age, sex, race and Hispanic origin. marketing services and career planning.

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Chambers of Commerce

Asian Chamber of Commerce Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce North Las Vegas Chamber 900 Karen Ave., Suite C-215 3720 Howard Hughes Pkwy. 2290 McDaniel St. Las Vegas, NV 89109 Las Vegas, NV 89109 North Las Vegas, NV 89030 www.lvacc.com www.lvchamber.com www.northlasvegaschamber.com [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (702) 737-4300 (702) 641-LVCC (5822) (702) 642-9595

Henderson Chamber of Commerce Latin Chamber of Commerce Urban Chamber 590 S. Boulder Hwy. 300 North 13th St. 1048 W. Owens Ave. Henderson, NV 89015 Las Vegas, NV 89101 Las Vegas, NV 89106 www.hendersonchamber.com www.lasvegaslatincc.com www.urbanchamberlv.org [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (702) 565-8951 (702) 385-7367 (702) 648-6222

Las Vegas City Hall Contacts

LAS VEGAS CITY HALL CONTACTS ContactPhone Contact Phone

City Hall (702) 229-6011 Communications Services (702) 229-6501 Animal Control Unit (702) 229-6348 Deputy City Marshal Unit (702) 229-6444 Administrative Services (702) 229-6958 Detention and Enforcement (702) 229-6617 Building Permit Application Information (702) 229-6916 Emergency Management (702) 229-0313 Building and Safety (702) 229-6251 Finance and Business Services (702) 229-6321 Citizen’s Complaint Hotline (702) 229-6615 Fire and Rescue, Administration (702) 383-2888 City Attorney’s Office (702) 229-6201 Human Resources (702) 229-6315 City Auditor (702) 229-2472 Information Technologies (702) 229-6291 City Clerk (702) 229-6311 Leisure Services (702) 229-6297 City Council Offices Mayor Oscar B. Goodman’s Office (702) 229-6241

Ward 3: Councilman Gary Reese (Mayor Pro Tem) (702) 229-6405 Municipal Court (702) 382-2938 Ward 4: Councilman Larry Brown (702) 229-6405 Neighborhood Services (702) 229-2330 Ward 5: Councilman Lawrence Weekly (702) 229-6405 Office Of Business Development (702) 229-6551 CONTACT Ward 2: Councilman Steve Wolfson (702) 229-6405 Office Of Communications (702) 229-6501 INFORMATION Ward 1: Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian (702) 229-6405 Parking Enforcement Unit (702) 229-6431 Ward 6: Councilman Steven D. Ross (702) 229-6405 Planning & Development (702) 229-6301 City Hall Jail (702) 229-6429 Public Defender (702) 229-6486 City Manager’s Office (702) 229-6501 Public Works (702) 229-6276

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