Title
An Ordinance Amending Title 8, Chapter 7, Civil Emergencies and Disasters and Title 8, Chapter 5, Minors, of the Village of Orland Park Code of Ordinances
History
This ordinance modernizes the Village’s civil emergency and minor curfew regulations to better protect public safety during emergencies and clarify parental responsibility. It updates definitions, procedures, and penalties to reflect current societal needs.
Following a discussion at the 9-21-26 Committee of the Whole, this ordinance was tabled. The length of the emergency declaration has been amended.
The following summarizes the proposed ordinance:
-Civil Emergency Declaration - The Mayor may declare a civil emergency when riots, unlawful assemblies, disasters, or large disturbances threaten public safety. The declaration shall expire no later than the adjournment of the first regular meeting of the Village after the declaration. At said regular meeting, the Village Board may extend the local civil emergency.
-Public Notice - Emergency declarations are communicated immediately via Village social media, website, local news, and direct communication to police for enforcement.
-Curfew Orders - The Mayor may establish curfews for all residents or specifically for minors during emergencies. Exceptions apply for those traveling to/from work, school, religious or civil activities, experiencing/responding to emergencies, or as directed by police.
-Curfew for Minors - Updates the definition of “minor” to under 18 years of age. Sets curfew hours for minors and outlines exceptions (accompanied by parent/guardian, work, etc.).
-Police Enforcement - Police are responsible for enforcing emergency orders and curfews, using the least restrictive means necessary. Violations may result in citations for minors and their parents/guardians.
-Parental Responsibility - Parents and legal guardians must take reasonable steps to prevent minors from violating emergency orders or curfews. They are required to appear at court hearings if their child is charged with a violation.
Financial Impact
NA
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to adopt the ordinance as presented.
(Full motion - not necessary to be read)
I move to adopt an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 7, CIVIL EMERGENCIES AND DISASTERS AND TITLE 8, CHAPTER 5, MINORS, OF THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CODE OF ORDINANCES.