TITLE
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK ADOPT-A-PARK PROGRAM
BODY
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 Village of Orland Park owns and maintains various parks for the use and enjoyment of its residents and visitors; and,
WHEREAS, Board of Trustees of the Village of Orland Park desires to provide volunteer opportunities for local citizens to participate in the care and maintenance of the Village’s parks; and,
WHEREAS, an Adopt-A-Park Program is a model for volunteer participation that has been implemented successfully in many other communities; and,
WHEREAS, an Adopt-A-Park Program will increase civic involvement and participation, pride in the community, and a sense of stewardship in helping care for the Village’s parks; and,
WHEREAS, an Adopt-A-Park Program will also help improve and beautify the Village’s parks for the benefit of all park visitors; and,
WHEREAS, the Village has prepared an Adopt-A-Park Program inclusive of policies, procedures, releases and waivers as necessary to implement the program.
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:
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
The Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village hereby establish the Village of Orland Park’s Adopt-A-Park Program as described in Exhibit A attached hereto, to accommodate and promote volunteer participation in conserving and maintaining the Village’s Park’s facilities.
SECTION 3
The Village Staff are authorized to administer the Village’s Adopt-A-Park Program, including processing applications, providing initial orientation to volunteers, collecting volunteer sign in sheets and inspection reports, and conducting any follow-up coordination activities with volunteers as necessary
SECTION 4
This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption as provided by law.