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MUCKLE SHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
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CITY OF AUBURN
This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is entered into this 14th day of July 2005, by the
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe ("Tribe"), a federally recognized Indian Tribe; and the City of Auburn, a
municipal corporation of the State of Washington ("Auburn").
RECITALS
A. Pursuant to Section XIV.C of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe-State of Washington Gaming
Compact ("Compact") entered into between the Tribe and the State of Washington, the
Tribe agreed to establish a fund consisting of up to two percent (2%) of the "net win" from
certain Class III gaming activities at the Muckleshoot Indian Casino ("Casino"), on the
Muckleshoot Reservation. The Compact also provides for other contributions to this fund
which are based on percentages of the "net win". Such fund, to be designated herein as the
"Community Contribution Fund" is to be available from Casino revenues to provide
assistance to law enforcement, emergency services, and other agencies providing services
which are impacted by Casino gaming activities on the Reservation ("Community
Contribution").
B. Pursuant to the Compact, a committee consisting of one representative each from the
Tribe, King County, City of Auburn, and the Washington State Gambling Commission
Gointly "the Committee") meets at least annually to discuss the impacts, if any, from the
Casino on matters within the jurisdiction of each potential recipient of any Community
Contribution to be paid by the Tribe.
C. This MOU is entered into for the purpose of establishing the special relationship between
the Tribe and Auburn and providing for the making of an annual payment to Auburn from
the Community Contribution Fund for a five (5) year period. The amount of such payment
will be based on funds provided to the Community Contribution Fund by the Casino.
WHEREFORE, Tribe and Auburn agree as follows:
1. For a five (5) year period Auburn shall receive a payment from the Community Contribution Fund
equal to 60% of the total funds available for Community Contributions, which shall be determined
annually by the Tribe.
2. Auburn agrees to support the Tribe's economic development efforts and the Tribe's position on how
the remaining 40% of the Community Contribution Fund is allocated in each year Auburn is eligible for a
payment pursuant to this Agreement.
3. Payment shall be made pro rata to Auburn in quarterly installments commencing on or before April
30th, July 30th, October 30th of the funding year and January 30th of the year following.
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ORIGINAL
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4. Auburn agrees that any information it obtains regarding the total amount of the Casino "net win", the
amount of Community Contributions paid, or any other information which would tend to reveal the
operating results of the Tribe's Casino are proprietary to the Tribe, shall remain confidential, and, to the
extent permitted by law, shall not be disseminated or published without the Tribe's prior written consent.
5. Auburn agrees to maintain accurate written records regarding the uses of funds provided. Auburn shall
promptly provide upon request, in the form required by the Tribe, written reports or records of the costs
and expenditures made in addressing the impacts for which the Community Contribution payment was
provided.
6. The term of this Agreement shall be five (5) years from the date of execution of this Agreement,
subject to automatic renewal, unless either party gives the other written notice of termination at least
thirty (30) days in advance of the expiration of the term.
7. The specific terms and conditions of the MOU shall be applicable for all years in which Auburn
receives funding from the Community Contribution fund. The Tribe and Auburn, by mutual concurrence,
reserve the right to modify the terms and conditions of this MOU at any time.
THE MUCKLE SHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
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