Title
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Nicasa located in Round Lake, Illinois, for the treatment of gambling disorders 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 the treatment of gambling disorders.
• Nicasa is the only accredited, state-certified agency to provide clinical gambling intervention services to adolescents and adults.
• Pursuant to Chapter 33.066 Bid Exemption of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, the Purchasing Agent has made a determination based on previous bid exemptions (2024) 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 the treatment of gambling disorders; and
WHEREAS, Nicasa is the sole provider of treatment of gambling disorders services; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Chapter 33.066 Bid Exemption of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, the Purchasing Agent has made a determination based on previous bid exemptions (2024) 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 8, 2025.