Agenda Date: 10/07/2014
Subject:
Title
Resolution expressing the city council's opposition to Amendment 68, pertaining to a question on the statewide ballot on November 4, 2014 that would expand casino gambling to horse racetracks
Body
Presented By: |
Mike Braaten, Deputy City Manager |
POLICY QUESTION:
Does city council oppose Amendment 68, pertaining to the expansion of gambling to horse racetracks that will appear on the November 2014 statewide ballot?
BACKGROUND:
Amendment 68 has been certified by the Colorado Secretary of State to appear on the ballot this November. The amendment would expand limited-stakes gambling at horse racetracks in Arapahoe, Mesa, and Pueblo Counties, turning the racetracks into casinos.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The primary concern from a municipal government standpoint is that Amendment 68 is worded in a manner that requires no separate vote by the community where gambling would occur as required by the state constitution.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends council approve the resolution to oppose Amendment 68.
PROPOSED MOTION:
Proposed Motion
Motion to approve the resolution opposing Amendment 68, on the November 2014 statewide ballot.