Title
Resolution Recognizing Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop, Inc. as a Civic Nonprofit Organization Operating in Ann Arbor for the Purpose of Obtaining a Charitable Gaming License
Memorandum
To obtain a charitable gaming license under Michigan law, a nonprofit organization is required to submit a resolution from its local governing body recognizing it as a community-based organization.
Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit resale shop benefitting the Ann Arbor Public Schools, its Parent Teacher Organizations, students (and other 501(c)3 supporting organizations of AAPS students) in support of student enrichment within AAPS academic, arts and athletics programs.
Passage of the attached resolution will allow the Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop, Inc. to hold a raffle at the Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop, located at 2280 S. Industrial Highway in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Passage of this resolution is required in order to obtain final approval from the Charitable Gaming Division of the Bureau of State Lottery for this event and any future events.
Staff
Prepared by: Anissa R. Bowden, Administrative Assistant
Reviewed by: Jacqueline Beaudry, City Clerk
Approved by: Steven D. Powers, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, P.A. 382 of 1972, as amended, requires that local civic nonprofit organizations be recognized by resolution adopted by the local governmental subdivision in which the organization conducts its principal activities and that a copy of said resolution be filed with any application for a license to conduct a bingo, raffle or charity game(s);
Whereas, Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop, Inc. has requested that it be recognized as a nonprofit organization operating in the community for the purpose of obtaining a charitable gaming license; and
Whereas, Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop, Inc. is a local civic nonprofit organization as defined by P.A. 382 of 1972, as amended, which should be recognized for its support of student enrichment within AAPS academic, arts and athletics programs;
RESOLVED, That City Council hereby approve recognition of the Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop, Inc. as a local civic nonprofit organization operating in the Ann Arbor community for the purposes of its charitable gaming license application as required by P.A. 382 of 1972, as amended; and
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk be directed to provide a certified copy of this Resolution to Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop, Inc. and to take all necessary administrative actions to provide notice of this resolution to the Charitable Gaming Division, Michigan Department of Treasury.