Ordinance 1st Reading:  7/0

The City does not regulate electronic systems or devices that affords an opportunity for the exercise of skill or judgment where the outcome is not completely controlled by chance alone, for the purpose of wagering.  Because the devices are not regulated and there are issues regarding payouts from the devices, proper functioning of the devices, and minors using the devices, the devices jeopardize the public health safety and welfare of the City.  The City is specifically authorized to, “[r]egulate, prevent or suppress …conduct which disturbs or jeopardizes the public health, safety, peace or morality, in any public or private place.”  The City ordinance will require a permit for the devices; set the criteria to obtain a permit; set a fee for the permit; and regulate the use and location of the devices.