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Nevada Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles

April 27, 2021

Nevada Off-Highway Vehicles Program Update

Nikhil Narkhede, Program Manager

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MISSION STATEMENT- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

To promote safe and responsible use of Nevada’s outstanding off-highway recreational opportunities, and to

ensure today’s registration dollars create tomorrow’s off-highway adventures.

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PROGRAM PRIORITIES

Administer OHV grant program and funding projects

Promote safe and responsible OHV use

Expand quantity and quality of OHV recreation opportunities

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COMMISSIONER RESPONSIBILITIES

NRS 490.067 (9)- Per diem and travel expenses for Commission events- $ 80 / day stipend for Commission Events (State employees

& officers exempt)- Work to create and promote responsible off-highway vehicle

recreation in the State- Must not miss 3 consecutive meetings

NRS 490.068- Elect Chair & Vice Chair- Meetings four times annually- Provide direction to OHV Program- Award OHV Grants

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How are Grant Funds Used?(NRS 490.069)

Pertaining to OHV trails and facilities:

1. Studies or Planning

2. Mapping and Signage

3. Land Acquisition

4. Enhancement or Maintenance

5. Construction

6. Restoration of Damage Areas

7. Features to Minimize Environmental Impacts

AND8. OHV Safety Training and Education9. Improve OHV Registration and Enforcement

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2019 GrantsAwarded $965,595Funded 17 projects

2020 GrantsAwarded $1,042,922Funded 18 projects

2021 GrantsAwarded $798,788Funded 16 projects

GOVERNOR’S RECOMMENDED BUDGET

Biennium Totals

Revenue$2,017,438

Program Expenditures$ 309,747

Grants Reimbursements$1,500,000/yr

FY23 Ending Reserve$1,481,273

Program FTE Totals

FY 21 FY 22 FY 23

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BUDGET ACCOUNT 4285

$164,043 Personnel

$28,034 Travel

$41,864 Operating$7,233

Equipment

Information Services$8,844

$3,539 Allocations

FY22-23PROGRAM EXPENDITURES

Questions?

Contact:Nikhil Narkhede775-684-2794

nnarkhede@ohv.nv.govohv.nv.gov