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County Might Grant Casinos Exemptions7 October 2003LAS VEGAS -- As reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal: ``Imagine fountains no longer dancing at Bellagio, or ships run aground outside Treasure Island. ``Eye-catching water attractions are essential to the Strip's allure, and keeping them flowing is vital to Las Vegas' tourist-driven economy, even in the face of a five-year drought, Clark County officials said Monday. ``Strip hotels and other resorts will be allowed to operate man-made water features while office parks, housing developments and other private businesses will be prohibited from operating a fountain or water feature during the day, according to a proposal to be considered today. ``The resorts will not be subject to the same restriction because they are essential to Las Vegas' tourist-driven economy, said Chuck Pulsipher, zoning administrator for the county. Combined, he said, their water use supplies the equivalent of about 130 homes. ``'The actual amount of water that these features use is pretty insignificant,' Pulsipher said…" |