Title
Early Voting Memorandum of Understanding
History
The Civic Center and Sportsplex are polling sites for consolidated and general elections. Early voting has taken place in Orland Township since the 2018 general election.
Cook County, through the County Clerk is obligated under the Election Code, 10ILCS 5 et seq., ("Election Code") to establish polling locations that are convenient and available to residents of Orland Park.
The Village and County have identified the Civic Center as a location to host early voting in addition to in-person voting.
Staff seek approval to enter into the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Village of Orland Park and Cook County to host early voting beginning with the March 17, 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election as shown in the attached Exhibit B, and additional elections detailed in the attached Exhibit A.
Early Voting will run 7 days a week beginning March 2, 2026 through March 16, 2026 as detailed below.
Monday - Saturday, March 2 - 7, 2026: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, March 8, 2026: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Monday - Friday, March 9 - 13, 2026: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday, March 14, 2026: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, March 15, 2026: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Monday, March 16, 2026: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Set-up for Early Voting will take place on February 26, 2026. Judges will arrive an hour before voting starts and remain roughly a half hour after voting ends to complete the end-of-day paperwork and secure the equipment.
Financial Impact
Expected cost includes staffing of the Civic Center. The Village is expected to cover this cost as a part of normal Civic Center operations.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Village of Orland Park and Cook County allowing the use of the Village's Civic Center for Early Voting as detailed in the attached MOU exhibits A and B;
AND
Authorize the Village Manager to execute all related contracts, subject to Village Attorney review.