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5.d) Staff Report - Scandia PTO Gambling PermitSCANDIA Staff RepoVt Date of Meeting: March 18, 2014 To: City Council From: Brenda Eklund, Deputy Clerk Re: Scandia Elementary PTO Application for an Excluded Raffle Permit Background: The Scandia Elementary PTO has applied for an Excluded Raffle Permit for their fundraising event planned for March 29, 2014, as part of the school's Spring Carnival. The Gambling Ordinance (No. 100) requires a local permit to conduct lawful gambling that is excluded or exempted from state licensure requirements. Issue: Should the City approve Scandia Elementary PTO's application for an Excluded Raffle Permit? Proposal Details: The organization will sell raffle tickets for prizes. The value of all prizes given will be $1,415. State law allows an excluded raffle to be conducted by a nonprofit organization if the total value of all raffle prizes awarded does not exceed $1,500 and the organization has not received an exempt permit in the current calendar year. The organization and the event appear to meet all the requirements of the city's ordinance. Fiscal Impact: None Options: 1) Approve Scandia Elementary PTO's Excluded Raffle Permit. 2) Do not approve the request for a gambling permit. 3) Make no decision at this meeting. Recommendation: Option 1.