Title
An Ordinance Amending Title 1, Chapter 14 of the Orland Park Village Code in Regard to the Imposition of Non-Monetary Relief by the Administrative Hearing Officer
History
On August 15, Governor Pritzker signed HB 1842, now P.A. 104-0200, into law. The new law amends the municipal administrative adjudication process by allowing hearing officers presiding over hearings involving building codes to prohibit further code violations, require the remediation of existing violations within a specific timeframe and authorize the municipality to take any and all necessary corrective steps.
A village attorney and the Village Prosecutor have recommended the adoption of this ordinance. As proposed, the ordinance amends the Village Code to expand and clarify the authority of the Administrative Hearing Officer, in line with recent changes to Illinois law.
Ordinance highlights include:
-Expanded Authority: The ordinance incorporates recent amendments to Illinois municipal code, allowing the Hearing Officer to impose both monetary and non-monetary relief.
-Determinations: The Hearing Officer can issue written determinations on Village Code violations, including findings of fact, decisions, and orders.
-Penalties and Orders:
· Imposing monetary penalties.
· Issuing orders to prohibit further violations.
· Compelling remediation of existing violations within a set timeframe.
· Authorizing the Village to take necessary steps to remediate violations.
-Administrative Costs: Upon finding a party liable, the Hearing Officer may assess administrative costs of $50.
-Maximum Fines: The Hearing Officer may impose fines and penalties up to $50,000, except where Illinois Municipal Code limits fines to $750 for certain violations.
-Effective Date: The ordinance takes effect January 1, 2026 when the state law is in effect.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to recommend adopting an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 14 OF THE ORLAND PARK VILLAGE CODE IN ...
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