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Westland council introduces ordinance to allow charitable gaming in pool and billiard rooms
Summary
The City Council gave first reading to Ordinance 111‑B, which would amend the city code to permit charitable gaming in pool and billiard rooms. Council discussed a $160 annual application fee, whether that should cover multiple events, and agreed to schedule a study session before final reading.
The Westland City Council on a first reading introduced Ordinance 111‑B, an amendment to Chapter 14 of the Westland City Code that would allow charitable gaming activities to take place in pool and billiard rooms in the city. The motion to introduce the ordinance was made by Councilman Murkowski, supported by Councilman Hart, and passed on a voice vote with no roll-call recorded.
Councilmembers and staff framed the ordinance as narrow in scope. Councilwoman Rakowski said the change is "probably a long time coming" and observed that it would likely apply to a single existing local business. City Attorney Faso said the proposed $160 annual fee was set by comparing similar city permit fees and can be adjusted at final reading if needed: "Yes, for most permits in the city, there's…
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