MESQUITE, NV (Leisure Services Dept.) -- On Monday, January 25, 2021 the Heart Walk Committee approved to postpone an upcoming community event for the Mesquite Community to the earliest possible dates (TBA).  The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has required the City of Mesquite and their community partners to postpone events since November 2020. Governor Sisolak has issued an executive order limiting nonessential activities and no more than 50 participants at social gatherings. On January 11, 2021 it was announced the order would be extended through February 15, 2021.
 
Community safety is the highest priority of the Hospital and the City and includes protecting the health and well-being of our residents.  The City understands and shares the disappointment of how this impacts the community, families and surrounding areas.  In the coming months and as conditions allow, the City will hold more community events, please watch for updates. 
 
The City of Mesquite is constantly monitoring the global, state and local situation of the COVID–19.  Resident safety and their well-being is a top priority. For the latest information related COVID-19 and the City of Mesquite, please follow health.mesquitenv.gov.
 
For more information please call the City of Mesquite Leisure Services Department 702-346-8732 or Robert Fuller 702-743-3459 of Mesa View Regional Hospital.
 
For more information about this event and other programs please down load the app, it’s available for iOS or Android devices at http://tour.mesquitenv.gov/.  Download it today and discover more of Mesquite please contact the Department of Athletics & Leisure Services at (702) 346-8732. Register for youth and adult programs online at: www.mesquitenv.gov for more information and to stay connected via social media, our Facebook: www.facebook.com/MesquiteNVRecreation or at the Administrative Offices located at 100 W. Old Mill Road. 

MESQUITE, NV (Athletics & Leisure Services Dept.) -- The City of Mesquite Athletics & Leisure Services Department would like to inform the community of our holiday hours schedule for the upcoming holiday that will affect The Mesquite Recreation Center.
 
We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause; the hours of operation will go as followed:
 
*Mesquite Recreation Center Holiday Hours:

• Monday, February 15, 2021. Hours of Operation: 10:00AM – 4:00P
  • ​Presidents Day

 
For more information about this event and other programs please down load the app, it’s available for iOS or Android devices at http://tour.mesquitenv.gov/.  Download it today and discover more of Mesquite!
 
For more information on this and other programs please contact the Department of Athletics & Leisure Services at (702) 346-8732. Register for youth and adult programs online at: www.mesquitenv.gov for more information and to stay connected via social media, our Facebook: www.facebook.com/MesquiteNVRecreation or at the Administrative Offices located at 100 W. Old Mill Road.
 
The City of Mesquite is an equal opportunity employer.

​CARSON CITY, Nev. - Hoy, la Oficina del Tesorero del Estado de Nevada y la Oficina de Desarrollo Económico del Gobernador (GOED) publicaron información adicional sobre el Programa de Subvenciones de Apoyo Técnico de Emergencia, conocido como el programa PETS, por sus siglas en inglés (Pandemic Emergency Technical Support).
 
Durante el Informe de Gobierno que se llevó a cabo este martes, el gobernador Sisolak pidió a la Legislatura de Nevada la aprobación de $50 millones adicionales para el programa PETS para seguir proporcionando apoyo a las pequeñas empresas durante la pandemia.
 
Esta financiación seria adicional a los $51 millones anteriormente designados para el programa, llevando el financiamiento total a $101 millones.
 
El gobernador le pedido a la Legislatura que se le dé prioridad a la aprobación de estos fondos, una vez que se reúnan el primero de febrero, para que estos fondos adicionales puedan ser asignados a los aplicantes lo más pronto posible.
 
Si se aprueba esta propuesta, el estado continuar financiando las pequeñas empresas que sometieron solicitudes para recibir asistencia por medio del programa PETS durante el periodo del 19 al 22 de octubre de 2020.
 
El estado recibió más de 13,500 solicitudes de asistencia del programa PETS durante el período de solicitud. Hasta la fecha, más de $50 millones han sido otorgados a los solicitantes aprobados.
 
Los solicitantes que actualmente están esperando saber si serán beneficiarios de una subvención de PETS, junto a aquellos que fueron denegados anteriormente debido a la falta de fondos disponibles, recibirán un correo electrónico hoy con más información sobre estas actualizaciones.
 
La Oficina del Tesorero del Estado y la Oficina de Desarrollo Económico del Gobernador (GOED) mantienen su compromiso de garantizar que las pequeñas empresas de Nevada tengan los recursos que necesitan para superar este momento desafiante.
 
Se les aconseja a las pequeñas empresas de Nevada que estén interesadas en ser notificadas sobre futuras oportunidades de financiamiento de subvencione, completar este formulario.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Today, the Nevada State Treasurer’s Office and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) released an update on the Pandemic Emergency Technical Support (PETS) Grant program.
 
During Tuesday’s State of the State address, Governor Sisolak called on the Legislature to approve an additional $50 million dollars for the PETS program to continue supporting small businesses during the pandemic.
 
This funding is in addition to the $51 million that has previously been allocated for the program, bringing total funding to $101 million.
 
The Governor has asked the Legislature to prioritize approval of these funds once it convenes on February 1 so the additional funding can be allocated to applicants as soon as possible.
 
If approved, the State intends to continue funding the small businesses that submitted applications for the PETS program from October 19 – October 22, 2020.
 
The State received over 13,500 applications for the PETS program during the application period. To date, over $50 million has been granted to approved applicants.
 
All applicants who are currently waiting to hear if they have been awarded a PETS grant, along with those who were previously denied due to lack of available funding, will be e-mailed today with further information on these recent updates.
 
The State Treasurer’s Office and GOED remain committed to ensuring that Nevada’s small businesses have the resources they need to make it through this challenging time.
 
Nevada small businesses that are interested in being notified of future grant funding opportunities are encouraged to fill out this form.
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​WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets for First and Second Draw applications on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 9 a.m. EST. The portal will fully open on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 to all participating PPP lenders to submit First and Second Draw loan applications to SBA.
 
Earlier in the week, SBA granted dedicated PPP access to Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) which include Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), Certified Development Companies (CDCs), and Microloan Intermediaries as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to reach underserved and minority small businesses.
 
On Friday, SBA will continue its emphasis on reaching smaller lenders and businesses by opening to approximately 5,000 more lenders, including community banks, credit unions, and farm credit institutions.  Moreover, the agency also plans to have dedicated service hours for these smaller lenders after the portal fully re-opens next week.
 
“A second round of PPP could not have come at a better time, and the SBA is making every effort to ensure small businesses have the emergency financial support they need to continuing weathering this time of uncertainty,” said SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza. “SBA has worked expeditiously to ensure our policies and systems are re-launched so that this vital small business aid helps communities hardest hit by the pandemic. I strongly encourage America’s entrepreneurs needing financial assistance to apply for a First or Second Draw PPP loan.”
 
“We are pleased to have opened PPP loans to CDFIs, MDIs, CDCs, and Microloan Intermediaries.  The PPP is already providing America’s small businesses hardest hit by the pandemic with vital economic relief,” said Secretary of the Treasury Steven T. Mnuchin. “As the Program re-opens for all First and Second Draw borrowers next week, the PPP will allow small businesses to keep workers on payroll and connected to their health insurance.”
 
First Draw PPP Loans are for those borrowers who have not received a PPP loan before August 8, 2020. The first round of the PPP, which ran from March to August 2020, was a historic success helping 5.2 million small businesses keep 51 million American workers employed.  
 
Second Draw PPP Loans are for eligible small businesses with 300 employees or less, that previously received a First Draw PPP Loan and will use or have used the full amount only for authorized uses, and that can demonstrate at least a 25% reduction in gross receipts between comparable quarters in 2019 and 2020. The maximum amount of a Second Draw PPP loan is $2 million. 
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Updated PPP Lender forms, guidance, and resources are available at www.sba.gov/ppp and www.treasury.gov/cares.

​About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.­

Clark County Social Service is pleased to announce that Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Outside Agency Grants (OAG) county general funds are now available through a grant application process.
 
To be considered for funding, your project must provide services and assistance that substantially benefits Clark County residents (NRS 244.1505). Projects that provide a substantial benefit are programs or services needed by disadvantaged citizens to increase their self-sufficiency and personal independence, programs or events that foster community pride or cohesiveness, and/or facilities and projects that strengthen the community’s infrastructure.
 
This grant is intended to supplement services provided directly by the County, or are funded in lieu of the need for the County to establish such programs.  GRANT APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, NOT FROM INDIVIDUALS OR FOR-PROFIT FIRMS. Only those agencies who meet the application submittal requirements will be eligible to be considered for FY 2021/2022 OAG funds.
 
There are two application tracks; Department Initiative and Community Initiative.  Note there are two separate applications in ZoomGrants for each track.  Please read application instructions for each track to determine which is a fit for your agency.  The application for Outside Agency Grant (OAG) funds will become available beginning Monday, January 4, 2021. 

• The deadline for completing the PRE-APPLICATION is Thursday, January 14, 2021.  You must complete and pass the PRE-APPLICATION to gain access to the full application. 
• The deadline for completing the ENTIRE OAG APPLICATION is Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.          
• Community Initiative Application link: https://zoomgrants.com/gprop.asp?donorid=2092&limited=3283
• Department Initiative Application link: https://zoomgrants.com/gprop.asp?donorid=2092&limited=3284

​You will be required to complete and submit the application online through ZoomGrants.  The application will be made available on the Clark County Community Resources Management webpage at: https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/residents/assistance_programs/community_resources_management/index.php on Monday, January 4th.  It is your responsibility to check the OAG website for the ZoomGrants link.  We recommend becoming familiar with ZoomGrants as soon as possible.  Application instructions will also be available on the webpage and in ZoomGrants.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, re-opened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal today at 9 am ET. SBA is continuing its dedicated commitment to underserved small businesses and to addressing potential access to capital barriers by initially granting PPP access exclusively to community financial institutions (CFIs) that typically serve these concerns.
 
When the PPP loan portal re-opened today, it initially accepted First Draw PPP loan applications from participating CFIs, which include Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), Certified Development Companies (CDCs) and Microloan Intermediaries. These lenders made up approximately 10% of all PPP participating lenders in 2020. A First Draw PPP loan is for those borrowers who have yet to receive a PPP loan before the program closed in August 2020.
 
On Jan. 13, 2021, participating CFIs may begin submitting application information to SBA for Second Draw PPP loans. A Second Draw PPP loan is for certain eligible borrowers that previously received a PPP loan, generally have 300 employees or less, and has suffered a 25% reduction in gross receipts. At least $15 billion is set aside for additional PPP lending by CFIs.
 
A few days later, additional lenders will be able to submit First and Second draw PPP loan applications. SBA will continue to provide updates on systems operations during the week of Jan. 11, 2021. Additionally, SBA plans to dedicate specific times to process and assist the smallest PPP lenders with loan applications from eligible small businesses.
 
The opening of the SBA loan system is designed to efficiently and effectively implement the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act and to ensure increased access to the PPP for minority-, underserved-, veteran- and women-owned small business concerns. SBA also is calling upon its lending partners to redouble their efforts to assist eligible borrowers in underserved and disadvantaged communities.
 
Updated PPP Lender forms, guidance, and resources are available at www.sba.gov/ppp.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced today that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. To promote access to capital, initially only community financial institutions will be able to make First Draw PPP Loans on Monday, January 11, and Second Draw PPP Loans on Wednesday, January 13.  The PPP will open to all participating lenders shortly thereafter. Updated PPP guidance outlining Program changes to enhance its effectiveness and accessibility was released on January 6 in accordance with the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Venues Act.
 
This round of the PPP continues to prioritize millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $284 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses through March 31, 2021, and by allowing certain existing PPP borrowers to apply for a Second Draw PPP Loan.
 
“The historically successful Paycheck Protection Program served as an economic lifeline to millions of small businesses and their employees when they needed it most,” said Administrator Jovita Carranza. 
 
“Today’s guidance builds on the success of the program and adapts to the changing needs of small business owners by providing targeted relief and a simpler forgiveness process to ensure their path to recovery.”
 
“The Paycheck Protection Program has successfully provided 5.2 million loans worth $525 billion to America’s small businesses, supporting more than 51 million jobs,” said Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin. 
 
“This updated guidance enhances the PPP’s targeted relief to small businesses most impacted by COVID-19.  We are committed to implementing this round of PPP quickly to continue supporting American small businesses and their workers.”
Key PPP updates include:

• PPP borrowers can set their PPP loan’s covered period to be any length between 8 and 24 weeks to best meet their business needs;
• PPP loans will cover additional expenses, including operations expenditures, property damage costs, supplier costs, and worker protection expenditures;
• The Program’s eligibility is expanded to include 501(c)(6)s, housing cooperatives, direct marketing organizations, among other types of organizations;
• The PPP provides greater flexibility for seasonal employees;
• Certain existing PPP borrowers can request to modify their First Draw PPP Loan amount; and
• Certain existing PPP borrowers are now eligible to apply for a Second Draw PPP Loan. 

A borrower is generally eligible for a Second Draw PPP Loan if the borrower:

• Previously received a First Draw PPP Loan and will or has used the full amount only for authorized uses;
• Has no more than 300 employees; and
• Can demonstrate at least a 25% reduction in gross receipts between comparable quarters in 2019 and 2020.

The new guidance released includes:

• PPP Guidance from SBA Administrator Carranza on Accessing Capital for Minority, Underserved, Veteran, and Women-owned Business Concerns;
• Interim Final Rule on Paycheck Protection Program as Amended by Economic Aid Act; and
• Interim Final Rule on Second Draw PPP Loans.

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For more information on SBA’s assistance to small businesses, visit sba.gov/ppp or treasury.gov/cares. 

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Carson City, Nevada - The 31st Special Session of the Nevada Legislature enacted Senate Bill 3, which provides for a one-time tax amnesty program for businesses or individuals doing business in Nevada who may have an existing tax liability. The amnesty period will begin February 1, 2021 and ends on May 1, 2021. Businesses or individuals may pay the delinquent tax online using a credit card or debit card or by sending a check by mail, please see instructions below.

The amnesty program allows penalty and interest to be waived providing the outstanding tax delinquency meets the following criteria:

1. The tax was due and payable on or before 6/30/2020, which includes:                           a. All monthly tax returns due on or before June 30, 2020, and                                       b. All quarterly tax returns due on or before April 30, 2020
2. The delinquent tax amount was paid in full for the period. If a taxpayer has several delinquent returns but is only able to pay one or more periods, the penalty and interest may be waived for each period providing the tax is paid in full and;
3. The delinquent tax is paid during the amnesty period of February 1, 2021 and May 1, 2021.

The types of taxes included in the amnesty program are as follows: Sales & Use Tax, Modified Business Tax, Cigarette Tax, Other Tobacco Products Tax, Liquor Tax, Bank Branch Excise Tax, Insurance Premium Tax, Tire Tax, Live Entertainment Tax (non-gaming), Short Term Lessor (Passenger Car Governmental Service Fee) , Exhibition Facilities Fees, Commerce Tax, Transportation Connection Tax, Wholesale Marijuana Excise Tax, Retail Marijuana Excise Tax, Centrally Assessed Property Tax, and Net Proceeds of Mineral Tax.

Taxes that are not included in the amnesty program include, Lodging Tax; Real Property Transfer Tax and Locally Assessed Property Tax.

The amnesty program does not apply to businesses or individuals who have:

1. Entered into a compromise or settlement agreement with the Department of Taxation or Nevada Tax Commission regarding the unpaid tax or assessment, or
2. Are currently under audit but has not received a final deficiency determination prior to the last day of the amnesty period.

A business or individual who pays the delinquent tax during the amnesty program may be selected for an audit in the same manner as a person who does not pay delinquent taxes during the amnesty program.

If a business or individual has filed bankruptcy within the last five years, please call the Department for amnesty qualifications.

Amnesty payments may be made online using a Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card or debit card at www.nevadatax.nv.gov or by writing “Amnesty” at the top of a tax return and mailing it along with a check for payment in full to the address below.

Department of Taxation
1550 College Parkway, Suite 115
Carson City, NV 89706

​For more information, please visit the Department’s website at http://tax.state.nv.us/ or contact the Call Center at (866) 962-3707.

RENO, Nev. – January is National Radon Action Month, and University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Radon Education Program is offering free short-term radon test kits to Nevadans through Feb. 28. Radon test kits are available at Extension offices and partnering locations statewide.
 
Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that is colorless, odorless and tasteless. It comes from the ground and can accumulate in homes, raising the risk of lung cancer. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates 21,000 Americans die each year from radon-caused lung cancer, killing more people than secondhand smoke, drunk driving and house fires.
 
In Nevada, one in four homes tested show radon concentrations at or above the EPA action level. According to experts, living in a home with radon concentrations at the action level poses a similar risk of developing lung cancer as smoking about half a pack of cigarettes a day.
 
The risk of radon-caused lung cancer can be reduced. A simple three-day test can determine if a house has a radon problem, and winter is an ideal time to test a home for radon. If radon problems are found, they can be fixed. 
 
Free test kits are available through Feb. 28 at the following northern Nevada partner locations:

• Genoa Town Office, 2289 Main St., Genoa, 775-782-8696.
• Indian Hills General Improvement District, 3394 James Lee Park Road, #A, Carson City, 775-267-2805.
• West Wendover City Hall, 1111 N. Gene L. Jones Way, West Wendover, 775-664-3081.
• Fernley City Hall, 595 Silver Lace Blvd., Fernley, 775-784-9930.
• Incline Village Recreation Center, 980 Incline Way, Incline Village, 775-832-1300.

Extension offices at the following locations. Please call ahead for an appointment:

• Battle Mountain, 815 N. Second St., 775-635-5565.
• Carson City, 2621 Northgate Lane, Suite 15, 775-887-2252.
• Elko, 701 Walnut St., 775-738-7291.
• Ely, 995 Campton St., 775-293-6599.
• Eureka, 701 S. Main St., 775-237-5326.
• Fallon, 111 Sheckler Road, 775-423-5121.
• Gardnerville, 1325 Waterloo Lane, 775-782-9960.
• Hawthorne, 205 S. A St., 775-945-3444.
• Lovelock, 810 Sixth St., 775-273-2923.
• Tonopah, #1 Frankie St. Old Courthouse, 775-482-6794.
• Reno, 4955 Energy Way, 888-723-6610.
• Winnemucca, 1085 Fairgrounds Road, 775-623-6304.
• Yerington, 504 S. Main St., 775-463-6541.

 
In southern Nevada, free test kits are available through Feb. 28 at the following locations. Please call ahead for an appointment:

• Henderson City Hall City Clerk’s Office, 240 S. Water St., Henderson, open as usual.
• A.D. Guy Knowledge Center, 817 N St., Las Vegas, 702-998-0223.
• Round Mountain Town Hall, 100 Hadley Circle, Round Mountain, 775-377-2508.

Extension offices at the following locations:

• Caliente, 360 Lincoln St., 775-726-3109.
• Las Vegas, 8050 Paradise Road, Suite 100, 702-222-3130.
• Logandale, 1897 N. Moapa Valley Blvd., 702-397-2604.
• Mesquite, 155 N. Willow St., 702-346-7215.
• Pahrump, 1651 E. Calvada Blvd., 775-727-5532.

 
A list of test kit locations can be found on the Radon website at https://extension.unr.edu/radon/pub.aspx?PubID=2582.
 
Nevadans can also request a free test kit online at https://2021freeradonkit.eventbrite.com/, or by mailing in the confirmation email from the Radon Test Kit Request at https://extension.unr.edu/radon/pub.aspx?PubID=2748 along with a $5 check or money order to Board of Regents. All mailed test kits require $5 for shipping, and ordering through Eventbrite will also incur a small online handling fee.
 
For more information, call the Radon Hotline at 1-888-RADON10 (1-888-723-6610) or visit the Nevada Radon Education Program website at www.RadonNV.com. Extension, the EPA and the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health urge all Nevadans to test their homes for radon.
 
The Nevada Radon Education Program is a program of University of Nevada, Reno Extension and is funded by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health through Grant Number K1-96963520-1 from the EPA. Since the program began in 2007, about 31,900 homes have been tested in Nevada.
 
– @UNRExtension –