Title
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Nicasa located in Round Lake, IL to support community awareness and education of problem gambling in the amount of $100,000 of Video Gaming Revenue (VGR) Funds.
Staff Summary
• The Lake County Video Gaming Revenue (VGR) Policy states that the County will allocate $100,000 of VGR to support community awareness and education of problem gambling.
• Nicasa is the sole entity in Lake County that has state-certification and expertise to conduct assessment, education, and outreach services to increase awareness of problem gambling.
• Nicasa and Lake County have partnered since 2017 to utilize VGR funds for the provision of gambling outreach, education, and assessment services.
• Pursuant to Chapter 33.066 Bid Exemption of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, the Purchasing Agent engaged an ad hoc committee to review the request and determined that there is only one source for the required goods, service, or construction item.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Lake County Video Gaming Revenue (VGR) Policy states that the County will allocate $100,000 of VGR to support community awareness and education of problem gambling; and
WHEREAS, Nicasa is the sole entity in Lake County that has state-certification and expertise to conduct assessment, education, and outreach services to increase awareness of problem gambling; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 33.066 Bid Exemption of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, the Purchasing Agent engaged an ad hoc committee to review the request and determined that there is only one source for the required goods, service, or construction item.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Lake County Community Development Administrator is approved to enter into an agreement with Nicasa for $100,000.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on April 9, 2024.