As the Representative of Nevada’s Third District, I am committed to fighting on behalf of the needs of my constituents and my community.  There are a number of worthy projects in Southern Nevada that need the investment and support of the federal government to become a reality.  Below is the list of projects that I have requested through the appropriations process that I believe deserve funding to strengthen our community, create jobs, and bring economic development to Southern Nevada.  While I could not request every project that is eligible for funding, I will continue to work to see that our region receives the resources we need to grow and develop.

--Congresswoman Dina Titus

Children and Families

Project Name: Expansion of Boys Town Las Vegas Area Projects; Las Vegas NV
Project Recipient: Boys Town Nevada
Recipient Address: 821 N. Mojave Road, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Amount Requested: $175,000
Project Description: The purpose of this project is to support programmatic activities that will continue and expand an integration of the Boys Town Treatment Family Home program and its In-Home Family Services program to serve more at risk girls and boys in the juvenile justice system and their families in the Las Vegas Area. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because Boys Town has been successful in providing at-risk youth with the skills necessary to be assets to our community.

Project Name: NCJFCJ Child Abuse Training Programs for Judicial Personnel: Victims Act Model Courts Project
Project Recipient: National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
Recipient Address: 1041 North Virginia Street, Third Floor, Reno, NV 80503
Amount Requested: $4,000,000
Project Description: The purpose of this project is to facilitate the achievement of the specific goals articulated by each of the Model Courts; to diffuse Model Court practices and innovations at local, state and national levels; and to facilitate systems change and the achievement of better outcomes for the safety, permanency, and well-being of abused and neglected children in southern Nevada and across the nation. This request is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will improve outcomes for abused and neglected children and their families.

Project Name: Strong Families & Safe Kids program, Olive Crest Las Vegas, NV
Project Recipient: Olive Crest (Nevada)
Recipient Address: 6148 W. Sahara Las Vegas, NV 89146
Amount Requested: $700,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to provide services to children and families in Southern Nevada with a family-centered approach to help children remain in a home environment rather than residential care and prevent child abuse by strengthening the family unit through education and support. The program aims to serve a minimum of 250 families in Southern Nevada. This request is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it complements the efforts of the Clark County Department of Family Services and the Nevada State Legislature to reduce the number of children placed in foster care by providing resources to families who have the potential to remain intact and improving the quality of life and safety of children in southern Nevada.

Greening Our Economy

Project Name: Alternative Energy School of the Future
Project Recipient: Charter School Development Foundation, Las Vegas, NV
Recipient Address: 3883 Howard Hughes Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89169
Amount Requested: $2,500,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to provide funding for the installation of a photovoltaic solar system. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the school will serve as a showcase “Alternative Energy School of the Future” for a) the engineering involved in; b) cost and reliability benefits of; and c) educational value of installation of alternative energy systems to existing school facilities.

Project Name: Henderson, Solar Energy Project
Project Recipient: City of Henderson, Henderson, NV
Recipient Address: 240 Water Street PO Box 95050 Henderson, NV 89009
Amount Requested: $2,500,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to support the installation of solar panels on a 32-acre site adjacent to the Kurt R. Segler Water Reclamation Facility in the City of Henderson.  This request is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the project would produce 6 megawatts of electricity to power the water reclamation facility, reducing the city’s purchase of electricity by as much as 20 percent, which will provide a long-term tax savings for Henderson taxpayers.

Project Name: Sustainable Home Pilot and Home Performance Project
Project Recipient: City of Las Vegas
Recipient Address: 400 Stewart Ave Las Vegas, NV 89101
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to identify low income homeowners and provide a home energy audit, energy efficiency upgrades and third party verification of energy efficiency services to ensure their home is performing at the highest efficiency. It is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it aims to spur job growth, develop and train local skilled labor, and will increase the efficiency of existing home stock while improving the community’s carbon footprint.

Improving Health Care

Project Name: Cancer Education and Outreach Services for Nevada
Project Recipient: Nevada Cancer Institute
Recipient Address: 10441 West Twain Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89135
Amount Requested: $500,000
Project Description: The purpose of this project is to provide support cancer education and outreach services for Nevadans, including cancer patient navigation, “train-the-trainer” sessions and implementation of wellness and prevention strategies. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will help the Nevada Cancer Institute research, assess and meet cancer education, outreach and support needs across the state of Nevada, which includes rural frontier communities, Indian reservations and urban areas such as Reno and Las Vegas.

Project Name: Cath Lab Equipment for the University Medical Center
Project Recipient: University Medical Center
Recipient Address: 1800 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to purchase cath lab equipment for the University Medical Center. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the cath lab is currently non-functional. This new equipment will allow this public, county-owned hospital to provide timely cardiac procedures for patients in Southern Nevada.

Project Name: Enhancing Wound Healing, Tissue Regeneration, and Biomarker Discovery
Project Recipient: Nevada Cancer Institute
Recipient Address: 10441 West Twain Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89135
Amount Requested: $2,500,000
Project Description: With the high injury rate among soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan (15 injured for every one killed, estimated to be $600 billion in future liability), development of therapies that prevent tissue injury and enhance wound healing will have a significant impact on the public health of U.S. veterans. Wound healing is delayed by aging, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, immunological defects, and renal disease and adversely affected by viral or bacterial infection, obesity, smoking, radiotherapy, and psychological disturbance. Abnormal wound healing induces re-opening the healed wounds, chronic fibrosis, pain, and disability. Previous studies showed wound healing can be enhanced by a number of ways. A fibronectin peptide can reduce the healing time from 20-42 days to 8 days, while both TGF-beta and estrogen can enhance injured skin healing.

Public Safety and Security

Project Name: City of Las Vegas Regional Public Safety Complex Emergency Operations Center
Project Recipient: City of Las Vegas
Recipient Address: 400 Stewart Ave Las Vegas, NV 89101
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to support architectural design and construction of a Las Vegas Emergency Operations Center that is consistent with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security goals and objectives. This request is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will help establish a comprehensive public safety complex for the county’s multiple jurisdictions to perform regional counter-terrorism planning, training and general emergency management activities.  This EOC will serve the largest metropolitan area in the state and region.

Project Name: CST Ready Bldg
Project Recipient: Las Vegas Readiness Center Las Vegas, NV/Nevada National Guard
Recipient Address: 2460 Fairview Dr., Carson City, NV 89701
Amount Requested: $9,100,000
Project Description: Funds for this project will support design and construction of a new Civil Support Team (CST) facility in Las Vegas, NV. A new Civil Support Team facility will provide immediate response capability for the 92nd WMD-CST unit and their equipment in order to support the State of Nevada first responders in the event of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear attack.

Project Name: Information Sharing and Analysis Tools for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Project Recipient: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Recipient Address: 3121 E. Sunrise Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Amount Requested: $750,000
Project Description: The purpose of this project is to provide a technology platform to advance the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Intelligence Led Policing crime fighting initiative. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will enable the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to better meet its defined goals to prevent, reduce and disrupt crime and terrorism, develop and implement solutions to improve traffic safety and effectively use innovation and technology.

Project Name: Nevada Air National Guard Scathe View
Project Recipient: Nevada National Guard
Recipient Address: 2460 Fairview Dr., Carson City, NV 89701
Amount Requested: $1,100,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to provide funding in support of the Podded Reconnaissance System, also known as SCATHE VIEW, for the Nevada Air National Guard. This request is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will allow the Nevada Air National Guard to provide ground and air forces critical real-time intelligence for domestic disaster relief operations and war fighter requirements.

Project Name: Nevada National Guard Counterdrug Program
Project Recipient: Nevada National Guard
Recipient Address: 2460 Fairview Dr., Carson City, NV 89701
Amount Requested: $4,250,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to ensure the continued operation of the Nevada National Guard Counterdrug Program. This request is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will ensure millions of dollars worth of illegal drugs are removed from our streets and enable the Nevada National Guard to continue its efforts to educate youth about the harmful effect of illegal drugs.

Project Name: Nevada National Guard Mobile Communication System
Project Recipient: Nevada National Guard
Recipient Address: 2460 Fairview Dr., Carson City, NV 89701
Amount Requested: $1,620,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is the procurement of four Mobile Command systems by the National Guard Bureau for the Nevada Army National Guard to enhance the state and nation's emergency response capabilities. This request is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because these systems will enhance the National Guard's ability to operate domestically and will allow for interoperability with Federal, State and local agencies. Currently, the Nevada National Guard lacks an immediate ability to effectively and efficiently communicate in remote locations.

Project Name: Regional Law Enforcement Training Facility
Project Recipient: City of Henderson
Recipient Address: 240 Water Street, PO Box 95050, Henderson, NV 89009
Amount Requested: $2,750,000
Project Description: The purpose of this project is to provide equipment for a Regional Public Safety Training Facility that the City of Henderson is building in conjunction with the City of Boulder City.  The facility will provide much-needed training and classroom space for Southern Nevada first responders. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because additional training will lead to increased on-the-job safety for our first responders as well as increased ability to provide a safe environment for residents within their jurisdictions.  Having a facility of this magnitude available to a wide range of agencies is ideal for building a cooperative effort in the fight against crime and terrorism.

Project Name: State of Nevada, Parole and Probation Technological Advancement and Improvement
Project Recipient: Nevada Department of Public Safety Parole and Probation
Recipient Address: 1445 Old Hot Springs Road, Suite 104, Carson City, NV 89701
Amount Requested: $528,500
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to ensure the Nevada Department of Public Safety Parole and Probation officers receive appropriate training to deal with the rehabilitation of sex offenders, the ability to detect illegal activity of offenders and the appropriate sanctions to take when violations have been detected. Funds will also ensure the Department uses most technologically advanced software and hardware is available to track and monitor registered sex offenders throughout the state. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will provide officers with the tools they need to protect Nevadans from sex offenders.

Investing in Infrastructure

Project Name: ACE Boulder Highway Rapid Transit Project
Project Recipient: Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Recipient Address: 600 S. Grand Central Parkway Ste. 350 Las Vegas, NV 89106
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to construct dedicated transit lanes and related facilities on Boulder Highway. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will help increase the speed of transit service and reduce congestion.

Project Name: Boulder City/CANAMEX Bypass
Project Recipient: Nevada Department of Transportation
Recipient Address: 1263 South Stewart Street Carson City, NV 89712
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to support engineering and design of the Boulder City Bypass project (US 93) from US 95 in Boulder City, NV to the west terminus of the Hoover Dam Bypass project. This request is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will help alleviate congestion on the current urban roadway, resulting in reduced gasoline consumption, improved air quality and increased pedestrian safety in Boulder City.

Project Name: Clark County Bus and Bus Facilities, Clark County, NV
Project Recipient: Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Recipient Address: 600 S. Grand Central Parkway Ste. 350 Las Vegas, NV 89106
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Project Description: The purpose of this project is to support final design and construction of a park and ride facility in Southern Nevada. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will help increase transit ridership and carpooling in Southern Nevada and reduce traffic congestion.

Project Name: Freeways and Arterial System of Transportation (FAST) – Intelligent Transportation Systems on Southern Nevada Beltway, Clark County, NV
Project Recipient: Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Recipient Address: 600 S. Grand Central Parkway Ste. 350 Las Vegas, NV 89106
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to utilize existing conduit and fiber-optic cable installed along a portion of the Southern Beltway and install vehicle detection systems, video monitoring cameras, ramp meters and dynamic message signs to effectively manage traffic and enhance public safety. This request is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will help to significantly alleviate congestion along the Southern Nevada Beltway.

Project Name: Hemenway Valley Wastewater Facilities & Wastewater Treatment Improvements Project
Project Recipient: City of Boulder City
Recipient Address: 401 California Avenue, P.O. Box 61350 Boulder City, NV 89006
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to provide funding to assist Boulder City upgrade the Hemenway Valley wastewater treatment plant. This request is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it prevents a potential failure and spillage of raw wastewater and will eliminate larger particles from entering the wastewater treatment plant. The result will be more efficient plant operation and cleaner effluent discharging the plant.

Project Name: Henderson Southwest Water Reclamation Facility
Project Recipient: City of Henderson
Recipient Address: 240 Water Street Henderson, NV 89009
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description: This purpose of this request is to support construction of the Henderson Southwest Water Reclamation Facility to treat wastewater for reuse purposes (irrigation, industrial, etc.) in Henderson. This request is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the facility is necessary to meet the City's growing demands for water and the construction of this facility will ensure that Henderson will be able to meet these growing demands

Project Name: INDIAN SPRINGS, NV
Project Recipient: US Army Corps of Engineers Lost Angeles District
Recipient Address: 915 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 980 Los Angeles, CA  90017
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to construct a new wastewater treatment plant in Indian Springs. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the construction of a new wastewater treatment facility will help to expand Indian Spring’s wastewater treatment capabilities to meet the needs of the community, and protect the quality of the area’s water resources. This will benefit all residents within the Indian Springs Community.

Project Name: Interstate 15, Exit 120 Interchange Reconfiguration, Mesquite, NV
Project Recipient: Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Recipient Address: 600 S. Grand Central Parkway Ste. 350 Las Vegas, NV 89106
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to construct a new four lane underpass in an area of Mesquite that has experienced significant growth. This request is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will help relieve congestion and open up additional property in the City of Mesquite for development, creating new job opportunities.

Project Name: Lake Mead /Las Vegas Wash Program
Project Recipient: Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region
Recipient Address: 500 First St. Boulder City, NV 89005
Amount Requested: $2,725,000
Project Description: The purpose of this project is to develop and implement a management strategy for the Las Vegas Wash, to improve water quality, and reduce the salinity and sediment transport in the Wash, while providing environmental enhancement and recreational opportunities. This request is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will help prevent further degradation of water quality in Nevada.

Project Name: MOAPA VALLEY WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM, CLARK COUNTY, NV
Project Recipient: US Army Corps of Engineers Lost Angeles District
Recipient Address: 915 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 980 Los Angeles, CA  90017
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to expand the collection system that is currently in Overton, NV into Logandale, NV in order to protect groundwater resources, including the Middy River, and to eliminate use of septic systems. This request is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because without an expanded collection system and new pump station, a majority of the proposed developments in Moapa Valley would need to install individual septic tanks or package plants.  Moapa Valley is reaching septic saturation in several areas and the package plants are not allowed by the Water Quality Management Plan or 208 Plan for the area.  This request is a comprehensive and affordable project that meets the needs of the community while further protecting the water resources of the area. 

Project Name: Nevada Water Resources Data, Modeling, and Visualization Center
Project Recipient: Desert Research Institute
Recipient Address: 2215 Raggio Parkway Reno, NV 89512
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to provide support to the Desert Research Institute Water Resources Data, Modeling, and Visualization Center, which aims to better understand the current and potential future distribution of water resources within the State of Nevada. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because this improved understanding will allow for more incisive and accurate allocation of Nevada's future water resources. This project will ensure that Nevadans will have continued access to water resources sufficient to their needs.

Project Name: Southern Nevada Beltway Interchanges, Clark County, NV
Project Recipient: Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Recipient Address: 600 S. Grand Central Parkway Ste. 350 Las Vegas, NV 89106
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to support construction of two major interchange projects in Southern Nevada - the Las Vegas Beltway/Airport Connector Interchange and the US Highway 95/Las Vegas Beltway Interchange. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because these interchanges will relieve traffic congestion on a busy freeway frequently used by both residents and tourists.

Project Name: Starr Road Interchange, Henderson, NV
Project Recipient: Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Recipient Address: 600 S. Grand Central Parkway Ste. 350 Las Vegas, NV 89106
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to support design, engineering, right-of-way acquisition and construction of Starr Road and the I-15/Starr Road Interchange. This request is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the project will improve access to a growing part of Henderson, will relieve congestion on Eastern Avenue and other approaches to McCarran International Airport and will preserve a right-of-way that the Regional Transportation Commission has identified as the alignment for a future fixed guideway transit line.

Project Name: SYSTEM CONVEYANCE AND OPERATIONS PROGRAM, NV
Project Recipient: US Army Corps of Engineers Lost Angeles District
Recipient Address: 915 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 980 Los Angeles, CA  90017
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to provide funding for planning, design, financing, construction, and operation and maintenance of a regional system that transports highly treated wastewater effluent from the facilities of the member agencies, including Clark County Water Reclamation District, City of Las Vegas, City of Henderson and City of North Las Vegas, to the ultimate outfall location within the Colorado River system. This request is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because funds will support is a public infrastructure project that benefits the citizens of the Las Vegas Valley and will preserve resources at Lake Mead Recreation Area and the water of the Colorado River by insuring that effluent that is discharged into Lake Mead is of proper quality, is discharged in the correct manner, and water resources in Lake Mead are not degraded.

Project Name: Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion for the City of Mesquite, NV
Project Recipient: City of Mesquite
Recipient Address: 10 E. Mesquite Boulevard Mesquite, NV 89027
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to expand the existing wastewater treatment facility in the City of Mesquite. The request is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will provide additional capacity to meet the demands of the community and handle a new industrial base that will provide a greater diversity of job opportunities in the city.

Improving Education

Project Name: Early Childhood Education Lab and Childcare Center at Nevada State College
Project Recipient: Nevada State College
Recipient Address: 1125 Nevada State Drive Henderson, NV 89002
Amount Requested: $342,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to develop an Early Childhood Education Lab and Childcare Center at Nevada State College that will simultaneously empower NSC’s students with children to succeed in college and provide at-risk children in the community early instruction, while also providing a larger pool of trained and qualified early childhood education workers. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will address the challenges of attracting more students to higher education, providing support and motivation to first generation college students, and access to free and/or reduced childcare to at-risk children in the community. 

Project Name: K-12 Educational Initiatives at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
Project Recipient: Smith Center for the Performing Arts
Recipient Address: 241 W. Charleston Blvd. Suite 111 Las Vegas, NV 89012
Amount Requested: $750,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to support educational programs at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, including professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers that will be specifically linked to national and local educational standards, clinics and summer workshops for students and teachers in both the K-12 system and in higher education, and systematic and structured interaction with artists for students and teachers. This request is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will provide teachers with the skills necessary to utilize the performing arts to educate and engage their students.

Project Name: Nevada State College Distance Learning and Teacher Preparation Program
Project Recipient: Nevada State College
Recipient Address: 1125 Nevada State Drive Henderson, NV 89002
Amount Requested: $1,300,000
Project Description: This project will allow individuals to take the necessary coursework for teacher and/or alternative route to teacher licensure programs at home or in central locations close to their own communities. Additionally, the program will specifically encourage interest in teaching math and science as profession. It is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will ensure that Nevada State College can reach potential teachers in rural parts of the state and encourage them to enter high-need teaching positions.

Project Name: Nevada State College: Nursing program
Project Recipient: Nevada State College
Recipient Address: 1125 Nevada State Drive Henderson, NV 89002
Amount Requested: $874,400
Project Description: The purpose of this project is to enhance educational opportunities for nursing students and support them into their residency, as well as to purchase equipment for the nursing program. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because with the nation facing a significant shortage of nurses, the phased program proposed by Nevada State College has collected data showing retention rates of greater than 90% for first year of employment of new nursing grads coming out of this program (in contrast to national studies which have found that 1 in 5 newly licensed nurses quits within a year).

Project Name: Nevada State College School-Based Health Center Program
Project Recipient: Nevada State College
Recipient Address: 1125 Nevada State Drive Henderson, NV 89002
Amount Requested: $200,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to expand Nevada State College School Based Health Center services to more children in Henderson, NV. The request is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will ensure that the students at Henderson Basic High School, 40% of whom are uninsured, will have access to health care services, including primary acute care, treatment of minor injuries, immunizations and identification and management of chronic illness.

Project Name: Online Technology Training Program at Nellis Air Force Base
Project Recipient: Cybercamps Foundation
Recipient Address: 3101 Western Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to certify technology skills for adults and teens, and enhance the education of youth. The request is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the program directly supports the mission of recruiting, retention and readiness to the Armed Services by bundling unique technology education and training aimed at closing the digital gap.

Project Name: School for the Highly Gifted, Clark County School District, Clark County NV
Project Recipient: Clark County School District
Recipient Address: 5100 West Sahara Ave Las Vegas, NV 89146
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to support the creation of a school for the Highly Gifted, grades 9-12, in the Clark County School District. This request is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it supports the priority of the Clark County School District to ensure that all students are given the opportunity to be challenged in an environment with their intellectual peers. This will result in increased choices in educational opportunities for identified gifted students.

Housing

Project Name: Foreclosure Prevention and Intervention Partnership Program
Project Recipient: City of Las Vegas
Recipient Address: 400 Stewart Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89101
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description: The purpose of this request is to provide foreclosure intervention and prevention services to residents of Las Vegas. This request is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because Las Vegas remains one of the highest ranking cities in home foreclosures. This program will bring together government agencies, housing counseling agencies, lenders and nonprofit organizations to provide mortgage modification assistance to homeowners and help families who can no longer afford their mortgage transition into affordable rental housing.
 

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