Title
Resolution Recognizing the Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County 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.
The Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County connects the diverse Jewish population of Greater Ann Arbor in a multi-service community organization that provides a wide-array of programs, courses, and activities for people of all ages - from the Early Childhood Education Program to the "Spice" of Life program serving the seniors in our community - from the Jewish Book Festival to the Jewish Film Festival. The facility provides a home for many of the diverse Jewish organizations in the community, such as the Jewish Federation, the Hebrew Day School and the Washtenaw Jewish News.
Passage of the attached resolution will allow the Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County to host its bi-annual Gala Auction on March 28, 2009. The event will include a silent auction, a live auction, a buffet dinner, and a raffle. This resolution is required in order to obtain final approval from the Charitable Gaming Division of the Bureau of State Lottery for the raffle.
Staff
Sponsored by Councilmember Margie Teall
Body
Whereas, Public Act 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, The Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County has requested that it be recognized as a nonprofit organization operating in the community for the purpose of obtaining a charitable gaming license;
Whereas, The Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County is a local civic nonprofit organization as defined by Public Act 382 of 1972, as amended, which should be recognized for its continuing efforts to promote Jewish identity, education, and programming for all ages and backgrounds;
RESOLVED, That City Council hereby approve recognition of The Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County as a local civic nonprofit organization operating in the Ann Arbor community for the purposes of its charitable gaming license application as required by Public Act 382 of 1972, as amended; and
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk is directed to provide a certified copy of this Resolution to The Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County and to take all necessary administrative actions to provide notice of this Resolution to the Charitable Gaming Division, Michigan Department of Treasury.