Organizational Business - Joe Huss, Finance Director/Asst. City Manager
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Acknowledgement of Financial Contributions of Organizations Conducting Lawful Gambling
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Executive Summary
The Council annually acknowledges those organizations that contribute charitable gambling proceeds to the city.
Background
Pursuant to Minnesota State Statute 349.213, the City is required to acknowledge the financial contributions of organizations conducting lawful gambling to the community. With regard to the statute, the City Council acknowledges the following organizations for their contributions to the City’s Charitable Gambling program:
Blaine Youth Hockey
Blaine Festival
Centennial HS Football Boosters
Sgt. John Rice VFW
Spring Lake Park Lions
Spring Lake Park Hockey Association
In total, the groups listed above contributed over $185,000 in charitable contributions to Blaine in 2021, helping to fund numerous charitable organizations including local food shelves, shelter services, and Blaine area high schools.
Strategic Plan Relationship
While there are no direct links to specific Strategic Plan initiatives, contributions to charitable organizations help to support and strengthen the community.
Board/Commission Review
None required.
Financial Impact
N/A
Public Outreach/Input
None required.
Staff Recommendation
By motion, acknowledge the aforementioned organizations.
Attachment List
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