Title
Orland Park Veterans Commission Queen of Hearts - Raffle License
History
The Orland Park Veterans Commission is requesting a license to conduct a Queen of Hearts progressive raffle, which will take place weekly on Wednesdays at Tommy T's Pub located at 9400 W 143rd Street. Ticket sales will begin on June 17, 2024. The duration of this license event shall not exceed one (1) year, expiring on June 17, 2025. As part of the raffle request, a fidelity bond is required.
Illinois State Statute allows the Village Board to waive the fidelity bond requirement if the organization, by unanimous vote of its members.
The Veterans Commission has unanimously voted to request a waiver of the fidelity bond requirements. The memo and Application for License to Sell Raffle Tickets is attached. It is also requested that the $10 license fee be waived.
The purpose of the raffle is to raise funds for charitable distributions.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve issuing a raffle license for one (1) year, beginning on June 17, 2024, expiring on June 17, 2025, to the Orland Park Veterans Commission to sell raffle tickets for its Queen of Hearts progressive raffle, which will be held weekly on Wednesdays at Tommy T's Pub;
AND
I move to waive the $10 license fee and fidelity bond requirement.