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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING “APPENDIX B - FINE SCHEDULE” AND TITLE 9 OF THE ORLAND PARK VILLAGE CODE IN REGARD TO THE IMPOSITION OF FINES AND PENALTIES
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WHEREAS, the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Orland Park (the “Village”) have the authority to adopt ordinances and to promulgate rules and regulations that pertain to its government and affairs and protect the public health, safety and welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/1-2-1, the Village may pass all ordinances and make all rules and regulations proper or necessary, to carry into effect the powers granted to municipalities, with such fines or penalties as may be deemed proper; and
WHEREAS, the Village, as a home rule municipality, has the authority under Article VII, Section 6 of the Illinois Constitution of 1970 to impose fines and penalties in excess of $750.00 and six months by incarceration in a non-penitentiary, penal institution; and
WHEREAS, the Village has determined that the amendments set out below are in the best interests of the Village and its residents and will enhance the public safety and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Ordained by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Orland Park, Cook and Will Counties, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION 1
“APPENDIX B - FINE SCHEDULE” of the Orland Park Village Code is hereby amended as follows:
“Title & Chapter Ordinances Fine Ranges
Title 8, Chapter 6
Offenses; Reckless Conduct* 2989/8-6-1-7 $250.00 - $1,000.00”
Except as provided in this Section 1, the remaining provisions of “APPENDIX B - FINE SCHEDULE” shall remain unamended and in full force and effect.
SECTION 2
The “HANDICAPPED PARKING FINE AND PENALTY PAYMENT SCHEDULE B” of Title 9, Chapter 15, Section 9-15-9-1, is hereby amended as follows: (See Exhibit A)
Except as provided in this Section 2, the remaining provisions of the “HANDICAPPED PARKING FINE AND PENALTY PAYMENT SCHEDULE B” shall remain unamended and in full force and effect.
SECTION 3
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
SECTION 4
The Village Clerk be and hereby is authorized and directed to publish this Ordinance in pamphlet form.