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Read. Follow. Verify.Status Report on Detroit Casino Development Funds
Record date · March 22, 2017
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What This Bill Does
This report provides an update on the status of $30 million in business development funds provided by Detroit's three casinos. The funds were established under revised casino development agreements, with each casino contributing $10 million to the City of Detroit.
This report tracks the status of $30 million in total contributions from MGM Grand, Motor City, and Greektown casinos intended for city business development projects.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
MGM Grand Casino
The casino is a party to the development agreement requiring the $10 million contribution.
Motor City Casino
The casino is a party to the development agreement requiring the $10 million contribution.
Greektown Casino
The casino is a party to the development agreement requiring the $10 million contribution.
City of Detroit
The city is the recipient of the funds and is responsible for managing them for business development.
Key Facts
- The City of Detroit received $10 million from each of the three Detroit casinos (MGM Grand, Motor City, and Greektown).
- The total amount of casino contributions for business development is $30 million.
- The funds were provided in accordance with revised casino development agreements.
- Council Member Leland requested this status update.
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- The report was brought back for review as directed on March 1, 2017.
- The file is currently categorized as Unfinished Business under the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee.
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Historical Tracking
The document references a specific directive from March 1, 2017, indicating ongoing legislative monitoring of these funds.
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