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Las Vegas council votes to end Clark County boundary agreement unless the county signs an amendment

Says the city covers county fire calls without reimbursement; negotiations continue toward February 2027

Las Vegas and Clark County will keep their northwest services agreement alive until February 22, 2027. Clark County commissioners approved the extension on October 20, after the Las Vegas City Council voted 7-0 on October 7 to terminate the deal unless the county signed on by that date.

Updated Oct 24

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Somehow someone is interpreting what we're trying to achieve with a fire and services agreement, that we're trying to achieve some type of a 'money grab.' But I think it's fair to say that there's a tax being collected, three and a half million dollars, for services that aren't being provided. We're trying to get to an agreement that says City of Las Vegas is happy to provide fire services to this area, but there has to be a financial payment to continue doing it, particularly as the growth continues.

from Las Vegas council votes to end Clark County boundary agreement unless the county signs an amendment · Updated Oct 24

At the end of the day, our ability to keep our community safe, there is a big cost associated with it. And right now, we are not getting compensated in any way from Clark County.

from Las Vegas council votes to end Clark County boundary agreement unless the county signs an amendment · Updated Oct 24