Philadelphia, November 5, 2012 – With the deadline for filing a Category 2 slot machine license application with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board set for Nov. 15, the City of Philadelphia issued the following statement from Alan Greenberger, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development:rnrn rnrn“We would like to make all potential applicants for the second casino license here in Philadelphia aware of a provision in the Board’s application process that requires the filing of a Local Impact Report,†Greenberger said. “And that local impact report must be filed with the City at least seven days prior to the filing of the application for a slot machine license.â€rnrn rnrnThe specific provision in the Slot Operator and Management Company Application and Disclosure Form, Appendix 34, calls for a local impact report. Applicants must file the report with the City by Thursday, Nov. 8.rnrn rnrnThe Appendix says an applicant must “Provide a local impact report, engineering reports and traffic studies, including details of any adverse impact on transportation, transit access, housing, water and sewer systems, local police and emergency service capabilities, existing tourism, including historical and cultural resources or other municipal service or resource. A copy of the local impact report shall be provided to each political subdivision in which the licensed facility will be located at least seven (7) days prior to the filing of the application for a slot machine license. The applicant shall file a proof of service with the Board.â€rnrn rnrnThe local impact report should be sent to the City’s Commerce Department in care of Duane Bumb, senior Deputy Commerce Director, at 1515 Arch Street, 19102. For more information, call 215-683-2005.