Title
Resolution Recognizing Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County, 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 the local governing body recognizing it as a community-based organization.
Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County, Inc. is a 501(c)3 civic nonprofit organization that services a diverse, international population. The mission of Jewish Family Services is to create solutions, promote dignity, and inspire humanity.
Passage of the attached resolution will allow the Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County, Inc. to hold a raffle at the Bethlehem United Church of Christ, located at 2245 S. State Street, Suite 200, 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, Council Administrative Coordinator
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, Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County, 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, Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County, Inc. is a local civic nonprofit organization as defined by P.A. 382 of 1972, as amended, which should be recognized for providing services to children with musical, social and educational opportunities so that they may develop their own personal sense of worth and that of others;
RESOLVED, That City Council hereby approve recognition of the Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County, 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 Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County, Inc. and to take all necessary administrative actions to provide notice of this Resolution to the Charitable Gaming Division, Michigan Department of Treasury.