Title
Village Code Amendment Title 9, Chapter 15 - Recommended Ordinance
History
The Police Department is seeking to amend Title 9, Chapter 15 Section 11 (Administrative Adjudication of Vehicular Standing, Parking and Compliance Violations) of the Village Code so that towing/impoundment of vehicles with three or more unpaid tickets is consistent for residents and non-residents.
Currently, only vehicles owned by Orland Park residents who have three or more unpaid tickets may have their vehicle towed/impounded if located within the georgraphical boundaries of the Village of Orland Park. This amendment would allow that any vehicle with three or more unpaid parking tickets issued by the Village of Orland Park may be towed/impounded if located within the geographical boundaries of the Village of Orland Park.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to recommend to the Village Board to pass an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 15, OF THE ORLAND PARK VILLAGE CODE IN REGARD TO THE IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES THAT MAY BE IMMOBILIZED/TOWED AND IMPOUNDED
Body
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 to protect the public health, safety and welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-60-2 (2010), the President and Board of Trustees may define, prevent and abate nuisances; and
WHEREAS, the Village desires to provide for a clear and effective means of determining the identity of motor vehicles found to be located within the Village and which are to be immobilized or towed and impounded; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens and residents of the Village, as well as the motoring public, that motor vehicles found to be located within the Village and whose owners have been determined to be liable for...
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