The Press & Sun-Bulletin reports Mayor Richard David requested a special council meeting to vote on the resolution after an unnamed bidding group indicated it was prepared to move forward with a casino proposal.
Applications for a Southern Tier casino license are due July 6. State regulators require that applicants show support from the local municipality in the form of a resolution.
Tioga Downs owner Jeff Gural is currently the only person who has publicly announced interest in seeking a license.
Councilman Chris Papastrat says a successful casino would provide much needed tax dollars and jobs to the city.
The resolution would support a casino at the Stow Manufacturing site.
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