Title
Resolution Recognizing Creative Washtenaw 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.
Creative Washtenaw is a 501(c)3 civic nonprofit agency that provides services, support and advocates for artists, creative workers, organizations, businesses, educational and government entities to ensure that Washtenaw County and the greater Ann Arbor Area remains a great place for all to create, live, work, learn, play and visit.
Passage of the attached resolution will allow Creative Washtenaw to hold a raffle on September 30th, 2024, at Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. 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: Amalia Ivan, Administrative Assistant
Reviewed by: Jacqueline Beaudry, City Clerk
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, Creative Washtenaw 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, Creative Washtenaw is a local civic nonprofit organization as defined by P.A. 382 of 1972, as amended, which should be recognized for providing services and support for artists, creative workers, organizations, businesses, educational and government entities in Washtenaw Co...
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