Ongoing construction at the Creek Casino Wetumpka in Alabama. Photo from Facebook
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama has reached an agreement for fire services at its $250 million casino. The tribe will make a one-time payment of $920,000 to the city of Wetumpka. The deal also calls for $850,000 a year for three years for fire service and protection at the Wind Creek Wetumpka for a total of $1.97 million in the first year. The casino will open to the public on December 17. Get the Story:
Contract with casino will fund Wetumpka Fire Dept. (WSFA 12/3)
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