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RESOLUTION REGARDING FREE CENTENNIAL PARK WEST CONCERT SERIES TICKETS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, MEDICAL HEALTHCARE WORKERS, AND MILITARY MEMBERS
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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, the Village wishes to show appreciation to the first responders and medical healthcare workers who put their lives on the line on a daily basis; and
WHEREAS, the Village wishes to honor the service, sacrifice, courage, and strength these exceptional individuals provide to our community; and
WHEREAS, the Village is hosting the Centennial Park West Concert Series in the summer of 2020; and
WHEREAS, first responders and medical healthcare workers are on the front lines of the nation’s response to COVID-19;
WHEREAS, the Village desires to show appreciation to those who risk their own safety for others by providing free tickets to the Centennial Park West Concert Series to first responders and medical healthcare workers, and provide additional tickets to family members of first responders and medical healthcare workers at a discounted rate.
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: 447161_1
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
1. Free tickets to the Centennial Park West Concert Series (the August 22, 2020 and/or September 12, 2020 concerts) will be available to paid or volunteer Firefighters, Police - including Police Officers, Sheriffs and Sheriff’s Deputies, Correctional Officers, State Troopers and Federal Law Enforcement Officers - EMTs/Paramedics, 911 Dispatchers (“First Responders”), eligible Medical Healthcare Professionals - including all Medical Doctors, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Medical Technicians, and Nurse’s Aides (“Medical Healthcare Workers”), and U.S. Military Members - including Active Duty, and Reservist/Guard (“Military Members”) as supplies allow.
2. Additional tickets for family members First Responders, Medical Healthcare Workers, and Military Members may be purchased at the discounted resident rate of $50 for the Concert Series.
The Village Manager is hereby authorized to promulgate terms, conditions and rules of this Program in order to ensure the efficient execution of the Program.
SECTION 3
This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption as provided by law.