Caroline Bateman

The Board of Directors meeting addressed several key agenda items requiring possible action. Discussions included presenting the 2025 Las Vegas Visitor Profile Study for information, authorizing a three-year agreement for international tourism promotion services in Canada with Reach Global Marketing, and authorizing an agreement with Conex Exhibition Services for the design and build-out of the LVCVA's exhibition booth for IPW 2026. The Board also considered authorizing an agreement with Cvent Inc. for event planning, management, and marketing software, awarding the bid for HVAC Chiller Maintenance at the Las Vegas Convention Center to Chill Rite, Inc., and delegating authority to select vendors for LVCC improvement projects design and engineering services. Furthermore, the Board considered resolutions for the issuance of 2026B Refunding Bonds to refund Series 2016C bonds, which is projected to yield approximately $4.5 million in total savings. Other actions included authorizing a $5,000,000 grant agreement with the Vegas Strong Fund for the Forever One Memorial construction and authorizing an amendment with Plante & Moran, LLC, for data warehouse configuration support. The Board also reviewed the 2026A Refunding Bond Sale Resolution for partial refunding of 2015A bonds, generating estimated savings, and received an informational presentation on the Quarterly Budget and Statistical Report ending December 31, 2025.

Key discussions during the meeting included presentations on the LVCVA's 2025 marketing achievements, such as securing major headlines, managing social media growth to over 12 million followers, and highlighting successful campaigns and stunts, including those related to the Beyoncé photoshoot and Formula 1. Operations updates covered the recent ribbon-cutting for the Las Vegas Convention Center renovation and milestone attendance figures for CES. Destination Sales reported on significant room night bookings, including both new client acquisition and retention wins. An Air Service Development update detailed record capacity in 2024, capacity contraction in the second half of 2025 due to value airline instability and reduced Canadian visitation, and strategies for maintaining connectivity. Action items approved by the Board included authorizing a five-year agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for body-worn cameras for armed security officers and ratifying the liability insurance policy for the Las Vegas Monorail. Furthermore, the Board approved proposed amendments to Board Policies concerning the CEO/President's delegated signature authority and the establishment of titles/salaries for positions reporting directly to the CEO/President. The Marketing Committee Charter review confirmed no required revisions.

The Board meeting addressed several key agenda items requiring possible action. This included awarding Bid #26-4931 to Mesa Energy Systems Inc. d/b/a Emcor Services Nevada for the replacement of Data Center AC Units at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Board also considered authorizing the CEO/President to execute a $5,000,000 Grant Agreement with the Vegas Strong Fund for the construction of the Forever One Memorial. Further actions involved authorizing an amendment to the professional services agreement with Plante & Moran, LLC for data warehouse configuration support and approving Resolution 2026-01 concerning the issuance of Clark County General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2026A, up to $93,635,000 to refund existing bonds and achieve savings. The Board ratified the execution of the Las Vegas Monorail liability insurance policy and approved proposed amendments to Board Policies 1.04.3, 1.04.4, 2.01.3 through 2.01.5, while also making a finding that the Policy Committee Charter requires no revisions. The Marketing Committee Charter was also reviewed with no required changes recommended. Informational items included presentations on Operations, Marketing and Sales achievements, People and Culture, and General Government highlights, as well as the Quarterly Budget and Statistical Report and the Contracts Report. Public comments covered topics such as bicycle infrastructure, support for law enforcement, civil rights celebrations, and architectural projects.

Key discussion topics included staff presentations on Operations, Marketing and Sales achievements, People and Culture, and Government highlights. Action items involved considering the authorization of a five-year agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for body-worn cameras for armed security officers. The Board also considered ratifying the execution of a Las Vegas Monorail liability insurance policy and discussed reports and recommendations from the Policy Committee and the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee report covered the unmodified audit opinion on the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for FYE 6/30/2025, internal audits on Purchasing Process and Ambassador Expense Reports, and the recommendation to award Co-sourced Internal Audit Services RFP #26-4884 to CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. Furthermore, staff requested authorization to execute amendments for professional services agreements with Applied Analysis, LLC for destination research and analysis, and with Plante & Moran, PLLC for operational dashboard report development. Staff also requested approval for a modification to the salary range for the Chief Sports Officer to an E-3.5 position grade.

The Board of Directors meeting involved several key actions and informational items. Discussions included LVCVA staff presentations on operations, marketing, and culture achievements. Actions taken included considering the modification to the Chief Sports Officer's salary range, authorizing the execution of a Las Vegas Monorail property insurance policy, and authorizing amendments for destination research and analysis services with Applied Analysis, LLC, and operational dashboard report development with Plante & Moran, PLLC. The Audit Committee presented recommendations, including the consideration for awarding RFP #26-4884 for Co-sourced Internal Audit Services to CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. Financial matters addressed included approving a $6,000,000 sponsorship agreement for Wrestlemania 42, authorizing the purchase of Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix ticket packages up to $1,250,000, approving furniture purchases for renovated back-of-house facilities, authorizing a parking license agreement with Westgate Las Vegas, awarding a contract for Monorail Boingo Station Painting, and approving an amendment to the Clark County Self-Funded Interlocal Medical and Dental Benefits Plan Agreement. The Board also reviewed the Quarterly Budget and Statistical Report and the Contracts Report.