Item Coversheet
CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
 
Agenda Item: 24C. 


Date Prepared:  6/6/2024 Council Meeting Date: 6/18/2024

TO:Mike Faust, City Manager 
THROUGH:
Kevin Burke, Deputy City Manager 
FROM:  Sean Kindell, Chief Financial Officer 
SUBJECT:
Off-Track Wagering License Renewal, Turf Paradise, 8411 North 107th Avenue. 

Purpose:

Discussion and possible action to recommend approval to the Arizona Racing Commission for:

 

An Off-Track Wagering License Renewal for Turf Paradise to telecast at Peoria Pines Golf and Restaurant, located at 8411 North 107th Avenue.

 

 

 

 

Summary:

Turf Paradise, has applied for Off-Track Wagering License Renewal for Peoria Pines Golf and Restaurant, located at 8411 N. 107th Avenue. The application agent is Vincent A. Francia.

 

Off-Track Wagering is sanctioned gambling on horse racing or dog racing outside a race track. Off-Track Wagering allows for live and simulcast races. Turf Paradise simulcasts races from Arizona and out of State races. 

 

There are no staff concerns with Turf Paradise to telecast at Peoria Pines Golf and Restaurant. The public hearing notice was posted for at least 10 days, and no comments were received during the posting period.

Previous Actions/Background:

In June 2021, the Mayor and Council recommended approval to the Arizona Racing Commission for an Off-Track Wagering License Renewal for Turf Paradise, located at 8411 N. 107th Avenue.

Staff Recommendation:

That the Mayor and Council recommend approval to the Arizona Racing Commission for the Off-Track Wagering License Renewal for Turf Paradise to telecast at Peoria Pines Golf and Restaurant.

Fiscal Analysis:

The item has no financial implications.

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Turf Paradise app
Contact Name and Number:  
Samuel Brown (623) 773-7658