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RESOLUTION REGARDING 2020 SUMMER SPECIAL EVENTS
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WHEREAS, the Village of Orland Park is a home rule unit of government by virtue of the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970; and
WHEREAS, the Village, as a home rule unit, may exercise such powers and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, the powers explicitly designated to home rule units in the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970 includes regulation for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, in late 2019, an outbreak of novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) occurred in China and quickly spread across the globe; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Orland Park cares deeply for the health and well-being of the residents of the Village and visitors to the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Orland Park recognizes that public health adjustments such as social distancing and capacity limits must be implemented in order to keep the residents of the Village safe and healthy during these unprecedented times; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Orland Park also prioritizes the mental and physical health of the residents of the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Village desires to act for the benefit of the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Village, by restoring access to Village resources in a safe and measured way, balancing the public health situation of the Village with the other health needs of Village residents; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of these goals, the Village intends to host special events for the enjoyment of its residents in the summer of 2020; and
WHEREAS, these planned events include: Concerts in the Park on July 12, 2020 and September 6, 2020; the Taste of Orland Park on July 31, August 1, and August 2, 2020; the Centennial Park West Concert Series concerts on August 22, 2020 and September 12, 2020; the Brewfest on September 19, 2020; and the Great Pumpkin Party on September 26, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Village intends to implement capacity limits and social distancing guidelines at these events in addition to other public health accommodations; and
WHEREAS, The Village declares that these Summer 2020 Special Events will be held with modifications.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Orland Park, Cook and Will Counties, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION 1
The above recitals are incorporated by reference into this Section 1 and made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2
The Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village hereby declares that the July 12 and September 6, 2020 Concerts in the Park; the July 31, August 1 and August 2, 2020 Taste of Orland Park; the August 22 and September 12, 2020 Centennial Park West Concert Series concerts; the September 19, 2020 Brewfest; and the September 26, 2020 Great Pumpkin Party (rain date October 3, 2020) will be held with the following modifications.
a) Reduced capacity
b) Social distancing guidelines
c) Increased handwashing and hand sanitizer stations
d) Enhanced cleaning and sanitation
e) Social distancing limits around stage areas
f) Encouraging attendees to wear masks when in common areas and when the activity allows
g) Omitting, altering or limiting some event features
h) Possible changing of event locations to permit greater social distancing
a) i) Time limits and/or ticketed sessions may be adopted to ensure capacity limits are not exceeded
j) Event areas may be fenced to control capacity limits
Specific guidelines for each individual event will be set forth by the Recreation Department of the Village.
SECTION 3
This Resolution shall be in effect for these events in the year 2020.
SECTION 4
This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption as provided by law.