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Memorandum of Understanding between the Village of Orland Park and CTF Illinois for Snow and Ice Removal Services for Winter 2025-2026
History
Following the decision by the newly elected majority of the Orland Township Board to abruptly cancel the Drivers Facility lease agreement, the Secretary of State’s Office had to scramble to quickly find a temporary location to ensure uninterrupted access to essential services for residents.
Knowing how important the driver’s facility is to seniors and other vulnerable groups, CTF Illinois immediately contacted the Secretary of State and offered them office space. CTF Illinois is a not-for-profit organization that creates pathways toward independence, a higher quality of life, and economic prosperity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Had a temporary location not been found, residents would have had to travel to facilities in Midlothian, Joliet or Burbank, but the new location will keep the Drivers Facility in the area with the temporary location in Orland Park and the eventual permanent facility. This temporary location not only preserves convenience, but also protects the local economy, as the former township location served more than 60,000 people each year. Keeping the Drivers Facility in Orland Park ensures these visitors return to local businesses, including restaurants, gas stations and retail shops, supporting the local economy and helping sustain jobs.
In September 2025, CTF Illinois (Communities Transform Futures) entered into a temporary lease agreement with the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State for the operation of a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) facility within the building located at 18230 Orland Parkway. The Secretary of State (SOS) temporarily uses a portion of the parking lot, totaling approximately two-thirds (2/3) of the lot, to allow patrons and visitors to park their motor vehicles to access the DMV facility. CTF needs snow and ice removal services w...
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