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Permit Requirements Permitting requirements are set forth in City Code Section 304, and State Statute, Chapter 349. Lawful gambling is permitted in the City if the organization meets the following criteria: a} Is licensed by the State Gambling Control Board b} Is a fax exempt organization pursuant to 501(c) of the internal revenue code c) Maintains a business address within the city d} Complies with all other requirements as set forth in City Code and State Statute The applicant currently meets all local requirements, although licensing by the State is contingent upon local approval. Permitting Considerations As required by City Code, organizations conducting lawful gambling activities must contribute 10% of its net profits (defined as; gross receipts less prizes paid less expenses) derived from said activities into a City-prescribed Fund for the purposes of providing funding for various Roseville -based groups and events. In addition, an organization must pay are amount equal to 3% of the net receipts (defined as; gross receipts less prizes paid) from lawful gambling activities conducted in the City for the purposes of covering the City's regulatory, administrative, and law enforcement costs. It is unknown as to amount of charitable monies that will contributed to the Community if the Council approves the license. Based on existing pulltab operations in the City, the average contribution received directly through the City is approximately $5,000 annually for each organization. In addition, these same organizations contribute approximately $50,000 annually directly to other groups and events, some of which remains local. Staff Recommendation Based on the information received, the NSYF meets all of the licensing requirements. Staff recommends approval by the Council subject to completed background checks on NSYF officers that will be involved in the gambling operation. Attachments a} License Application from the NSYF b} Resolution approving the License for the NSYF Council Actin n Requested Motion to approve the attached resolution granting a license for the Forth Suburban Youth Foundation,, to conduct lawful gambling activities at I FA -- The Restaurant, located at 2180 Snelling Avenue in Roseville, subject to completed background checks.