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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 1, SECTION 12 AND ADDING A NEW TITLE 3, CHAPTER 1, SECTION 13 OF THE ORLAND PARK VILLAGE CODE REGARDING USE OF THE VETERANS BUILDING AT 14671 WEST AVENUE
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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, a Village building such as the Veterans Center, located at 14671 West Avenue, is used in part by the Village and in part by groups and organizations for the benefit of the community, and specifically Veterans, and the Village must ensure that all users follow rules to ensure the safety, enjoyment, and preservation of the Village’s buildings and resources; and
WHEREAS, in light of the above stated aims, the Village President and Board of Trustees find that the usage of the Veterans Center should be guided by a consistent usage policy; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens and residents of the Village that usage of the Village’s Veterans Building be regulated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Orland Park, Cook and Will Counties, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION 1:
The above recitals are incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2:
Title 3, Chapter 1, Section 12 of the Orland Park Village Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following:
“3-1-12: VETERANS BUILDING AND USE:
A. Veteran’s Organizations
Veterans’ Organizations may be permitted to use the Village’s Veterans’ Center, located at 14671 West Avenue, in limited circumstances. A Veterans’ Organization shall be defined as the following: a post or organization with at least seventy-five percent (75%) of its members being past or present members of the Unite...
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