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Fire Department Relief confirms MRA contract and grant-matching support
Summary
Fire Department Relief representatives told the council they have a contract with the Mantorville Restoration Association for charitable gambling proceeds and can match grants; the council added a resolution on future MRA donations to the agenda for consideration.
Troy Stafford reported that Fire Department Relief has a contract with the Mantorville Restoration Association (MRA) to receive charitable gambling proceeds and that the relief organization will help match grants for necessary items. The council added a resolution (item 9H) to consider accepting future MRA donations to the city; the minutes note council could approve donations twice a year or more frequently if needed.
The statement indicates a formal arrangement exists between Fire Department Relief and the MRA for distributing gambling proceeds and that the city may receive periodic donations subject to council approval. No vote on a donation schedule was recorded at the June 8 meeting; the item was noted as added to Public Safety for future action.
