Submitted By: Tye Chighizola
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Presentation By: Tye Chighizola
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Resolution 2023-37 clarifying the address (1781 SW 60th Avenue) for a cardroom operated by the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Economic Hub, Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND: On December 17, 2019, the City Council adopted a resolution required by state law to allow the operation of a cardroom on the Ocala Breeders' Sales (OBS) property. Currently, OBS has a pending petition with the Florida Gaming Control Commission for a license, scheduled for a hearing on September 7, 2023. OBS is requesting to amend the resolution to clarify the new address for the cardroom is 1781 SW 60th Avenue.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: The resolution to change the address is needed and staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
PROCUREMENT REVIEW: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: This resolution will be reviewed by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
* Approve with changes
* Deny
* Table
RESOLUTION 2023-37
A RESOLUTION CLARIFYING THE APPROVAL OF THE OPERATION OF A CARDROOM AT A FACILITY (1781 SW 60th AVENUE) OWNED AND OPERATED BY OCALA BREEDERS' SALES COMPANY, INC.
WHEREAS:
A. Resolution 2020-11 adopted by the City Council of the City Council on the 17th day of December 2019 approved the operation of a cardroom at Ocala Breeders' Sales Company, Inc. ("OBS").
B. OBS has requested the City Council of the City of Ocala to clarify the location for the operation of the cardroom to the contiguous Marion County, Florida, Parcel Account Numbers 23320-005- 01 and 23320-004-01 in Ocala, Marion County, Florida (a legal description of which is included in the Final Order Granting Modification to Permit dated June 28, 2018 by the Division of Pari Mutuel Wagering of the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation DBPR Case No. 201...
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