Submitted By
Tammie Grossman, Director Development Customer Services
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 11 (“Gambling”), Article 1 (“General Provisions”) of the Oak Park Village Code to Add a New Section 11-1-6 (“Electronic Sweepstakes Machines Prohibited”)
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Overview
Overview
The proposed ordinance would prohibit electronic sweepstakes machines that allow for a prize or cash.
Body
Staff Recommendation
Approved.
Fiscal Impact
N/A
Background
On November 2, 2009, the Village adopted Ordinance Number 2009-O-75 which prohibits video gaming in the Village, which is codified as Section 11-1-5 of the Village Code. Recently, there have been reports of electronic sweepstakes machines being proposed or installed in neighboring communities. The North Avenue Neighborhood Association District requested that Village staff review the Village Code to determine if such machines would be allowed under the Code. After reviewing the Village Code and the use of such machines in neighboring communities, staff recommends that the Village adopt the attached ordinance.
Alternatives
NA
Previous Board Action
On November 2, 2009, the Village adopted Ordinance Number 2009-O-75 which prohibits video gaming in the Village.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
NA
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
NA
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
NA
Performance Management (MAP) Alignment
A governance priority for Development Customer Services is Economic Development.