CA, No. Cal
July 28, 2008
UPPER LAKE, CA (Lake County) - The US Department of the Interior has approved a
petition from the Habematolel Pomo Tribe of Upper Lake to place
11.24 acres of tribal property into federal trust for the purpose of building a
$35 million casino next to the Upper Lake County Park on Highway 20.
The Secretary of the Interior Department issued a "finding of no significant
impact" (FONSI) after an environmental assessment, comments from the public, and
the tribe's responses to those comments. The tribe's attorney, Robert Rosette,
said "It's a significant victory in the grand scope of their project.
Emotionally, as well, it means an awful lot to this tribe to reestablish their
land base."
The final step before breaking ground on the new casino is for the tribe to
negotiate a gaming compact with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and having it
approved by the state legislature and the federal government. If approved this
fall, construction could begin in the first half of 2009 and finish
12-18 months after that.
CASINO PLAN
20,000-square-foot gaming floor
349 slot machines
Table games, including blackjack
Restaurant and bar
HOTEL PLAN
Future - "Phase 2"
200 guest rooms
The hotel was included in the environmental impact report and approved by the
federal government.
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