ORDINANCE NO. 24-2-2284
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST MUNICIPAL CODE AND COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR VIDEO GAMING TERMINAL FEES
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority provided by state statute, including without limitation the Illinois Municipal Code, the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Lindenhurst has established certain rates, fees, and charges which relate to the provision of various Village services and/or penalties for failure to comply with the Village code; and,
WHEREAS, the Village of Lindenhurst desires to amend the Village Code to create a comprehensive schedule of all rates, fees, charges, and fines issued and collected by the Village; and,
WHEREAS, the Video Gaming Act (230 ILCS 40/65) permits non-home rule governments to impose an annual fee of no greater than $250 to be charged to those licensed to operate video gaming terminals; and,
WHEREAS, the Village Board of the Village of Lindenhurst, Illinois, created a comprehensive schedule to increase transparency for the greater community by listing all such charges and fines in a single location making it easier to review and reference; and,
WHEREAS, the Village may elect to update fees and charges from time to time so that it is able to maintain its infrastructure and continue to provide a high level of service to its citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lindenhurst, Lake County, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION ONE: Recitals. The recitals set forth above are incorporated into this Section as if fully set forth herein.
§ 134.08
GAMBLING
(C)(2) An annual fee of $25 is hereby imposed on each video gaming terminal operated within the Village. The annual fee
as set forth in the comprehensive fee schedule set forth in Section 12.02 of this code
must be paid at the time of submission of an application for a video gaming license, and annually thereafter.
SECTION THREE: Amending the Comprehensive Fee Schedule. The “Comprehensive Fee Schedule” so titled in Title I, Chapter 12 of the Village Code is hereby amended to reflect updated Village fees and charges and read as set forth in Exhibit A of this Ordinance.
SECTION FOUR:
Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lindenhurst, Illinois, this 26
th
day of February, 2024.
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DOMINIC MARTURANO, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Village Clerk
TRUSTEES AYE NAY
Patty Chybowski
Patrick Dickson ____ ____
Patrick Dunham
Ronald Grace ____ ____
Heath Rosten
Dawn Suchy
Exhibit A
Comprehensive Fee Schedule