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Update on the Video Gaming Program and discussion on the Lake County Video Gaming Revenue Policy.
Staff Summary
• On August 13, 2013, the Lake County Board adopted the Lake County Video Gaming Ordinance, thereby permitting lawful video gaming within unincorporated areas of Lake County.
• On September 13, 2016, the Lake County Board established its Video Gaming Revenue Policy.
• This policy established a framework for: (1) capturing video gaming administrative, legal, and enforcement costs; and (2) evaluating and possibly funding social programs, projects (excluding capital improvements), and/or related services that benefit Lake County residents.
• Under this policy, the Community Development Department will administer and manage the awarded monies from the Video Gaming Management Center, consistent with the already-established process used for Community Development Block Grants and Emergency Solutions Grants. The Finance and Administrative Services Department will assist Community Development throughout this process.
• Staff was given direction to continue monitoring implementation of the policy and periodically revisit potential policy changes with the Finance & Administration Committee.
• Staff recommends the attached updates to the Video Gaming Revenue Policy. These updates include addition of a minimum eligible scoring threshold below which grant applications may not receive funding, possibility for a multi-year grant award and clarification of the role of the Health & Community Services Community and its delegates in the grant selection process.