Laserfiche WebLink
RESOLUTION N0. 4S ) 17 <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH <br />BEND, INDIANA ESTABLISHING A GREATER ST. JOSEPH COUNTY AREA <br />BI- PARTISAN STUDY COMMITTEE ON GAMING. <br />Whereas, the Common Council notes that currently there is a <br />legislative consideration reviewing the expansion of gaming and <br />gambling in the State of Indiana; and <br />Whereas, currently Indiana State law specifically regulates <br />a state lottery system, pari - mutuel wagering on horse racing, <br />games of chance and riverboat gambling; and <br />Whereas, the South Bend Common Council believes that before <br />further expansion of any form of gambling or gaming in the State <br />of Indiana should occur, opportunities for public discourse <br />should take place, thus permitting cost - benefit analysis studies <br />addressing the effects of gaming in the State of Indiana upon <br />economic development existing businesses, tourism, neighborhoods, <br />and related quality of life issues; and <br />Whereas, the South Bend Common Council believes that a <br />Greater St. Joseph County Area Bi- partisan Study Committee on <br />Gaming is needed to procure the factual and legal background <br />information which details the potential benefits and risks of any <br />expansion of gambling or gaming as it may affect the Michiana <br />area, and its specific fiscal effect on city and county services, <br />its effect on local business including colleges and universities, <br />and its effect on the myriad quality of life issues; and <br />Whereas, in light of the limited information provided to the <br />City at the present time and until proper state and local studies <br />have been completed and open forums for public discourse have <br />taken place, the Common Council believes that any expansion of <br />legalized gaming or gambling should be reviewed until all of the <br />delicate issues are properly weighed and their potential effect <br />assessed. <br />Now, therefore, be it ordained by the Common Council of the <br />City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: <br />Section I. The Council believes that our neighborhoods and <br />local businesses are the backbone of our community and recognizes <br />the need to thoroughly assess the effect gaming or gambling would <br />have upon the quality of life of our citizens and families. <br />Section II. The Council believes that the formation of a <br />Greater St. Joseph County Area Bi- partisan Study Committee on <br />Gaming, which is hereby established in cooperation with the <br />Office of the Mayor of the City of South Bend, would provide the <br />