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/ ' I��� V <br /> INDIAN GAMING from page 1 . . . . . . . . BUDGET from page 1 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • - <br /> the Budget Stabilization Account will get an esti- <br /> In the proGamation, the govemor states that mated $900 million payment. The Department of . <br /> he will continue to support legislative ratification Finance projects the strudural gap befinreen � <br /> -= and federal apprnval of each compact or amended revenues and expenditures in 2006-07 to be <br /> �� compact his administration has negotiated (inGud- betw�een $4.5 billion and $7 billion. <br /> ing one he approved last year in the City of San <br /> Pablo which has not yet been ratified by the Adjustment for VLF�or-Property-Tax- <br /> Califomia Legislature), the govemor said all future Swap. VLF revenues in FY 2004-05 are tnending <br /> negotiations would adhere to the following guide- stronger than estimated. The FY 2004-05 pro� <br /> lines: erty tax-in-lieu-of-Vehide License Fee payments <br /> made earlier this year w�er+e based on estimates of <br /> • He will oppose proposals for the federal what vu�uld have been ow�ed to locals under the 2 <br /> acquisition of lands within any urbanized area percent assessed value of cars (the foRner VLF <br /> where the lands sought to be acquired in trust are rate), minus VLF payments in FY 2004-05. <br /> to be used to condud or facilitate gaming activi- <br /> ties. The Department of Finance now reports that <br /> VLF receipts ar+e actually higher than last <br /> • He will decline to engage in negotiations for summer's estimates. While the exact amount will <br /> tribal-state gaming compacts where the Indian not be determined until September, it is expected <br /> tribe does not have Indian lands eligible for Class that the "settle-up' next year (the differ+ence <br /> III gaming. beiw�een estimated property tax in-lieu payments <br /> made and what is actually owed) will be larger <br /> • He will consider requests for a gubemata than initially expected. <br /> rial concuRence under section 20(b)(1)(A) of the <br /> Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), that would <br /> allow a tribe to conduct Class III gaming on newy LOOKING FOR CALIFORNIA'S BEST TO <br /> acquired land, only in cases where each of the <br /> fo��owing criteria is satisfied: FILL A POSITION IN YOUR EITY? <br /> ♦ The land that is sought for Class III Westem City magazine's job opportunity <br /> gaming is not within any urtianized area. section is the source for job seekers looking <br /> for positions in local govemment. <br /> ♦ The local junsdiction in which the According to our reader survey, the job <br /> tribe's proposed gaming project is located opportunity section is the best read section of <br /> supports the project. our magazine! <br /> ♦ The tribe and the local jurisdiction �en you place an ad in Western City <br /> demonstrate that the affected local community magazine, it will be posted at no additional <br /> supports the project, such as by a local charge on our website, which receives over <br /> advisory vote. 80,000 hits per month. <br /> ♦ The project substantially serves a Call to place your recruitment ad today! <br /> clear, independent public policy, separate and <br /> apart from any increased economic benefit or We Have What You Need <br /> financial contribution to the state, community (800) 262-1801 or visit our website at <br /> or the Indian tribe that may arise from gaming. w`^^^�-Westemciry.com <br /> Visit the League's Official Website--www.cacities.org PRIORITY FOCUS/PAGE 5 <br />