Save Floyd Lamb Park in Las Vegas from Expansion

The Issue

During these unprecedented times, our Las Vegas city parks are more valuable than ever, as a safe place to social distance and provide us a chance to connect with nature in a peaceful and uncluttered way.

Floyd Lamb Park (FLP) is one of Southern Nevada’s natural oases, and is also Las Vegas Valley's most famous and historic park. For those Nevadans who have lived here for a very long time, it's also known as Tule Springs. The community in Centennial Hills has discovered, that while we have been quarantining, Ward 6, led by Michelle Fiore, has been making substantial plans to turn the historic haybarn into an expanded private event complex for up to 500 people. Fiore failed to notify the community, various stakeholders, and adjacent property owners of these plans and she did not seek feedback or input from the community. We SUPPORT the restoration of the haybarn and OPPOSE transforming it into an event complex to be rented out for large Private parties and weddings.

This action will disrupt wildlife along with the peace and tranquility that we come to FLP to find. We are asking our Vegas community to think about the future now and act to sign this petition to stop the City of Las Vegas from their expansion plans today. Your signature will help save Floyd Lamb Park and allow the community's voices to be heard. When we come out of this pandemic, we want to be able to safely visit our parks, but not at the mercy of having to deal with major private events, which will restrict YOU from areas of the park that are PUBLIC spaces. #SaveFloydLambPark

Thank you for signing. We will present this petition to Nevada's Attorney General, Nevada's Governor, and the Las Vegas City Council once we have 25,000 signatures.

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Thank you for signing. We will present this petition to Nevada's Attorney General, Nevada's Governor, and the Las Vegas City Council once we have 25,000 signatures.

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The Decision Makers

Councilwoman Michele Fiore

Responded

“Dear Petitioners, Thank you for reaching out to the Ward 6 office and sharing these concerns. The restoration and utilization of the Hay barn for a special events center/group gathering space, is NOT a new concept. In fact, it dates back almost 48 years and has been referenced in the State of Nevada's 1978 Structural Survey, 1978 development plan, 1987 master plan and 1992 Building Survey, including the City of Las Vegas's 2003 condition report and 2007 master plan. All of these plans included extensive surveys/public meetings/input. With the unfortunate proliferation of misinformation regarding the Hay Barn at Floyd Lamb Park (FLP), we have received many requests from constituents to clarify the rehabilitative efforts at the Hay Barn. Many of those concerned have been told that the City of Las Vegas is demolishing or altering buildings to construct a privatized or commercially run “event center”. This is patently false. The hay barn is not going to be privatized or converted, Park & Recreation is simply restoring the barn and adding minor improvements to the surrounding area and allow the use of this previously inaccessible part of the park. This includes, historically accurate post and rail fencing, the replacement of the old picnic shade structure with a gazebo, and a turf replacement. Any reservations made at the hay barn will have the same conditions as what is already allowed at all of our City of Las Vegas Parks. For example: Currently, anyone can reserve sections of FLP or other City Parks for events, picnics, birthdays, weddings, etc. (one example is the annual highland games). In fact, last year there were over 100 events at FLP (many held near the current hay barn). Upon completion, this area will be no different than any other area or pavilion available for reservations throughout our great City). Rumors regarding personal benefit of my daughter's are untrue and erroneous. This reservable pavilion will not be a commercial enterprise or a “for-profit” center. The Hay Barn will remain under the ownership of the City of Las Vegas and this asset will be open to anyone who would like to utilize this space. Restoring the hay barn and historical assets which allow park visitors access to their public history and amenities is, and has been, the ultimate goal of the State of Nevada and City of Las Vegas for over 48 years. Allowing access to these historic treasures is the best way to protect them into the future. Without rehabilitative efforts and maintenance these pieces of history would be left vacant and succumb to decay. The current parking is not being “expanded”; instead, the parking lot already in place will be utilized. The gravel that has been laid down in and around the park was installed to accommodate neighbors’ complaints of excessive particle dust. The recycled product is designed and approved to mitigate dust pollution and allow all visitors to explore the park safely and with less impact on the environment. The Ward 6 office will continue to champion the restoration and maintenance of our historical assets, work with the Historic Preservation Commission, and support Parks & Recreations efforts to provide all residents access to our great city amenities. As stated, there have been many meetings and updates over the past 48 years regarding the Hay Barn. The Hay Barn restoration has been noticed over the past 2.5 years on at least six occasions as different aspects of the project have needed city council approval, etc. (this includes our Ward 6 newsletter from 2018: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NVLASVEGAS/bulletins/1ff8755, twitter, City Council https://lasvegas.primegov.com/portal/item/10148,). If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to ask. The Ward 6 office will be more than happy to schedule a one-on-one meeting to discuss this restoration project in further detail. Respectfully, Michele Fiore Mayor Pro Tem Las Vegas City Council- Ward 6 702-229-5463 495 S. Main St. | Las Vegas, NV 89101 lasvegasnevada.gov”

Councilwoman Michele Fiore

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