HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-05-23 AgendaCalf to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes — Special
Meeting
of May
9,
201 1
Regular
Meeting
of May
9,
2011
5. Special Reports
a. Report by Economic Development Commission Chairperson David Lewis Regarding Upcoming
Commission Sponsored Events (Antique and Classic Car Show and Pet Adoption) .
6. Public Hearings
7. Residents' Comments (agenda items only)
8. President's Report — Administration, Northwest Municipal Conference, Council of Mayors, TIF
Committee, Capital Projects, Real Estate Committee
a. Resolution 11 -26 (Introduced May 23, 2011)
Appointing a Director and Alternate Directors to the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook
County
b. Proclamation — Patriot Flag Day — June 16, 2011
9. Clerk's Report — Legal, Cable and Telecommunications Commission
10. Staff Reports
a. Village Administrator
1) Presentation by Police Chief Mark Erickson Regarding the Village's Application for
Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services Grant.
10. Staff Reports (continued)
a. Village Administrator (continued)
2) Announcement of Waukegan Road and Lehigh /Ferris Tax Increment Financing Districts
Joint Review Board Meetings, 10:00 am, June 28, 2011. Second Floor of the Richard T.
Flickinger Municipal Center
3} Miscellaneous Reports and Updates
Corporation Counsel
I L Reports by Trustees
a. Trustee DiMaria — Fire Deparoent,
Emergency
Management
Agency, RED Center, NIPSTA,
Police and Fire Commission (Trustee
Grew)
b. Trustee Gomberg— Police Department, Environmental Health, Police and Fire Commission, IT
Communications (Trustee Marcus)
1) Resolution 11 -27 (Introduced May 23, 2011)
Authorizing an Application to the "COPS Hiring Program (CHP)" Grant Assistance from
the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
2) Ordinance 11 -15 (Introduced Nlay 23, 2011) (First Reading)
Amending Title 6, Chapter 1, Section 2 of the Village of Morton Grove Municipal Code
Entitled Offenses Against Property
3) Ordinance 11 -16 (Introduced May 23, 2011) (First Reading)
Amending Title 1. Chapter 4, Section 2 of the Village of Morton Grove Municipal Code
Entitled Monetary Penalties and Fines for Specific Violations and Offenses
4) Ordinance 11 -17 (Introduced May 23, 2011) (First Reading)
Amending Title 5, Chapter 1 of the Village of Morton Grove Municipal Code Entitled
Traffic Administration and Enforcement
5) Ordinance 11 -18 (Introduced May 23, 2011) (First Reading)
Amending a Section of Title 5, Chapter 8, Section 4 of the Village of Morton Grove
Municipal Code Entitled Prohibited Equipment or Condition
6) Ordinance 11 -19 (Introduced May 23, 2011) ("First Reading)
Amending Title 6, Chapter 4, Entitled Animal Control of the Village of Morton Grove
Municipal Code
11. Reports by Trustees (continued)
Trustee Grear — Community and Economic Development Department, Chamber of Commerce,
IfIdukegan Road TIF Review, Lehigh/Ferris TIF' Review, Dempster Street Corridor Plan, Real
Estate Committee, Comprehensive Plan, Economic Development (Trustee DiMaria)
d. Trustee Marcus — Public Works Department, Condominium Association, Community Relations
Commission, Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County, Natural Resource COmmiSS)On,
Traffic Sajc1y Commission (Trustee Thill)
Resolution 11 -28 (Introduced May 23, 2011)
Authorizing the Acceptance of a Low Bid and Execution of a Contract with insituform
Technologies. Inc. for the 2011 Sewer Lining Program
2) Resolution 11 -29 (Introduced Maur 23, 2011)
Authorizing the Acceptance of a Low Bid and Execution of a Contract with Arrow Road
Construction Company for the 2011 Street Improvement Program
Trustee Thill — Building Department, Appearance Commission, Capital Projects, Plan
Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals (Trustee Toth)
f. Trustee Toth — Finance Department, Finance Advisory Commission, Northwest Municipal
Conference, Advisory Commission on Aging, Family and Senior Services Department (Trustee
Gomberg)
Ordinance 11 -14 (Introduced May 9, 2011) (Second Reading)
Amending the Village of Morton Grove Unified Development Code Section 12 -4 -3 to
Allow Dry Cleaning and Laundry Operations in the CI General Commercial District
2) Resolution 11 -30 (Introduced May 23, 2011)
Authorizing the Appointment of Delegates to the Northwest Municipal Conference
2. Other Business
13. Presentation of Warrants - $1,427,842.98
14. Residents' Comments
15. Executive Session — Personnel Matters, Labor Negotiations, Pending Litigation, and Real Estate
16. Adjournment -To erasure full accessibility and equal paraCtpation for all interested citizens, individuals with disaihhoer
who plan to attend and who require certain accommodations in order to observe and /or participate in this meeting. or who
have questions regarding the accessibidl of these facilities, are requested to contact Susan or Marlene (8417/470-5220)
promptly to allow the Village to make reasonable accommodations.
1i 1 1!i III
MINUTES OF THE MAY 9, 2011, SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RICHARD T. FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER
6101 CAPULINA AVENUE
MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS 60053
Pursuant to proper notice
in accordance with the Open
Meetings Act,
the special meeting was
called to order at 6:04 pm
by Village President Daniel
J. Staackmamr
who led the assemblage in
the pledge of allegiance.
In attendance were:
vote at 6:05 pm.
Elected Officials
Absent:
Village Staff:
Also Present:
Mayor Daniel J. Staackmann,
and Trustees Daniel DiMaria,
Maria Toth, and John Thill
None
Village Clerk Tony S. Kalogerakos,
William Grear, Sheldon Marcus,
Village Administrator Joseph F. Wade, and Corporation Counsel
Teresa Hoffman Liston
None
Mayor Staackinann stated the purpose of the meeting was to pending litigation, personnel
matters, labor negotiations, real estate, and Executive Session minutes. all of which are
appropriate for Executive Session.
Trustee DiMaria
then moved to adiourn to Executive Session to discuss
pending
litigation,
personnel matters, labor negotiations, real estate, and Executive Session
minutes.
The motion
was seconded by
Trustee Thill and approved unanimously pursuant to a
roll call
vote at 6:05 pm.
At the conclusion of the Executive Session, Trustee DiMaria moved to adjourn the Special
Meeting. The motion was seconded by Trustee Marcus and approved unanimously pursuant to a
voice call vote at 6:38 pm.
Minutes by: Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Special meeting minutes o5-09-1 I
Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center
6101 Capulina Avenue ^ Morton Grove, Illinois 60053 -2485
Tel: (847) 965 -4100 Fax: (847) 965 -4162
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IV.
CALL TO ORDER
Village President Dan Staackmann called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m, and noted that a
contingency of Boy Scouts who had attained the rank of Eagle Scout from Troop #228 were
present to serve as flag honor guard this evening. After leading the assemblage in the Pledge
of Allegiance, he directed the Village Clerk to call the roll.
Village Clerk Tony Kalogerakos called the roll. Present were: Trustees Dan DiMana, Larry
Gomberg, Bill Grear, Shel Marcus, John Thill, and Maria Toth.
Regarding
the Minutes of the Special Meeting
of April 25,
2011 Regular Meeting, Trustee
DiMaria moved, seconded by Trustee Toth, to
accept the
Minutes as presented. There was no
discussion.
Motion passed unanimously via
voice vote.
Regarding the Minutes of the April 25, 2011 Board Meeting, Trustee DiMaria moved to accept
the Minutes as presented. Trustee Marcus seconded the motion. There was no discussion.
Motion passed unanimously via voice vote.
SPECIAL REPORTS
The troop leader noted that 2010 was the 100th anniversary of Boy Scouts in the United
States, Troop 228 had 5 members attain the rank of Eagle Scout in 2010. The Northwest
Suburban Boy Scout Council celebrated the 100'" anniversary with many different events, and
put together an annual report of all their accomplishments. The troop leader noted that Troop
and Pack 228 were well- represented in the annual report, and presented a copy of it to the
Board. He thanked the Board for their support over the years.
Mayor Staackmann and
Trustee
Gomberg told the
scouts that
the Village is proud of them,
and provided them with
letters of
commendation in
recognition
of their accomplishments.
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the Commission determined that this amendment
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the Village's best
interests, but
limited to facilities that are no greater than 5,000
square
feet.
IV.
SPECIAL REPORTS (continued)
2. Presentation by the American Legion Post #134 Commander Bill Smith Regarding Poppy
Day,
3,
Commander Smith noted that next week the Legion will be celebrating "Poppy Day ". He gave
some background into how this began. The red "Remembrance Poppy" has been used since
1920 to commemorate soldiers who have died in battle and is used all over the world. The
red poppies were inspired by a poem written by a Canadian soldier about World War I called.
"At Flanders Field." Commander Smith said that each year, around Memorial Day, Legion
Auxiliary volunteers and others distribute poppies to raise money for disabled veterans.
Interestingly, the poppies are made by veterans and are constructed in a way that they can be
made using just one hand. The poppies are a national symbol of those who have sacrificed
and died for our country.
Commercial District.
a. Plan Commission Chairman Ron Farkas presented this report. The applicant is Jay Brown
for Lonore Plaza (at Harlem and Dempster), who is seeking a text amendment to permit
dry cleaning and laundering establishments in the C1 zoning district. Currently the Village's
Unified Development Code (UDC) only allows retail dry cleaning, that is, places where items
to be cleaned can be dropped off and picked up, but no actual cleaning or laundering is done
there.
b. Chairman Farkas explained that the text amendment process is a tool used to adjust the
provisions of the UDC whenever new conditions, situations, or knowledge of general
significance or application occurs. It is not intended to relieve particular hardships nor to
confer special privileges or rights. The Commission looks at is as whether it would benefit
the Village as a whole or not.
c. After review,
the Commission determined that this amendment
would
be in
the Village's best
interests, but
limited to facilities that are no greater than 5,000
square
feet.
a. The applicant's testimony is that they planned to use an improved type of cleaning solvent
made by Exxon Mobil, and new equipment as well. The amount of solvent needed is much
less, vapors are less.. and because it's a closed system, clothes go in dry and come out dry.
It's much more environmentally friendly than other chemical systems. Staff related that
Glenview and Skokie (and Elmhurst) permit this type of use, Niles does not.
e. The Commission's concern was that the proposed text amendment did not require that
particular type of solvent or machinery to be used. They felt it would not be practical to
add language with that type of requirement to the amendment because, as technology
advances, other, better, dry cleaning techniques could be developed. And Captain Porter
of the Fire Department said the Village always retains the right to prohibit any chemicals it
deemed unsafe.
f. Chairman Farkas said the 5,000 square foot limitation came from staff's recommendations.
He noted too that there is already a dry cleaning establishment like this in the Village that
was grandfathered in before the UDC was adopted. The Commission voted 6 -1 in favor of
recommending the text amendment.
IV. SPECIAL REPORTS (continued)
g. Trustee Thill said he had originally been concerned about ground water, but that wouldn't be
an issue since this establishment would have a contained unit. He pointed out that the other
dry cleaning establishment Chairman Farkas referred to has just gone out of business.
Mayor Staackmann noted that this is only a proposal and no action on this would be taken
tonight.
a. Tony Duffy introduced himself as Marketing Director for this proposed venture. He also
introduced Chuck Grendys and Jim Lichon, the co- owners of Big City Sets, Inc. Mr. Grendys
has provided scenic elements for movies such as The Untouchables, Poltergeist II, and
Transformers III. Mr. Lichen is a Production Manager for the Oprah Winfrey show.
b. Fear City is proposed for 8220 Austin (the former Lawnware site). They chose Morton Grove
because it has a "small town, mystique combined with forward thinking and great community
leadership. Everyone they've talked to has led them to believe this is a great location for this
type of venture. They did their due diligence and there's nothing like this around this area.
c. Mr. Duffy said that they did a traffic study, noting that the site has space for 200 parking
stalls. They have spoken with adjacent businesses and believe there is potential for
expansion of an extra 500 stalls. He said they would also use security service and off -duty
police for traffic flow.
d. The Fear City haunted house would be 39,000 square feet of interactive haunted house. They
would plan on year round occupancy, It would feature 40 actors in Broadway- quality makeup
and costumes. It would have state -of- the -art lighting and sound, as well as quality sets. It
would operate for 21+ days during October only. They are projecting 20,000 visitors.
e. The haunted house will have a sprinkler system and will use fire retardant materials. It would
have low voltage lighting inside, and egress and emergency exits. It will also have a fire alarm
with voice evacuation message and emergency lighting.
f. Halloween is the second largest commercial holiday in the U.S. Ninety percent of all house-
holds participate in Halloween, It is a $6 billion dollar industry. The average American spends
$66 annually on Halloween. 31 million people attended a haunted house last year. The
demographics of these attendees are: 37% were between the ages of 18 to 24 and 33%
were age 25 to 36. There are 1.5 million people in those demographics in this particular area
g. They would be using digital and traditional consumer outreach, as well as social media, TV,
and radio. They would also partner with local school groups, churches, and social groups.
They would work closely with local businesses and vendors too.
h. Trustee Toth asked what a visit to the haunted house would cost. Mr. Duffy said it would
be priced at $25 per person, She noted that there are a lot of local park districts that put on
haunted house and wondered if this proposed venture would have a negative impact on
them. Mr. Duffy said, because of their price point, they really wouldn't be "competing" with
local haunted houses. Their haunted house is going to be like going for a night out to a movie
or a "destination attraction."
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SPECIAL REPORTS (continued)
A smaller park district haunted house is fun and entertaining, and people go there to support
those, but it's not at the same level as theirs. People travel 40 -60 miles to go to a haunted
house. And it could very well increase attendance at local haunted 'houses too.
Trustee Marcus asked if they would be year- round. Mr. Duffy said, in terms of occupancy,
the show would be there year round, so it would be available to be worked on. The haunted
house "show' will be constantly evolving. Trustee Marcus asked if one month's revenue could
support the venture for a year. Mr. Duffy said yes.
k. Trustee Marcus
asked if they planned on
having any retail business or refreshments being
sold there.
They
said that they would like
to work with local merchants to have vending onsite,
and they'd
also like
to be able to sell merchandise like t- shirts, caps, etc.
Trustee Marcus pointed out that they still have to go through the Procedural Control process
with the various commissions, so all that would be worked out during the course of those
hearings.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
VI. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only)
NONE
VII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Mayor Staackmann had two proclamations:
He proclaimed the month of May, 20111 as "Click It or Ticket" Safety Belt Month, and urged
everyone to always wear their safety belts when driving or riding on roadways. It is the single
most effective way to protect people and reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes.
Mayor Staackmann then proclaimed May 5, May 10, and May 15, 2011 as National Peace
Officers Memorial Days of Remembrance and Recognition. He noted that. nationally, May 15
has been designated as National Peace Officers Memorial Day: the State Legislature has
designated May 5 as Illinois Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the Cook County Board has
designated May 10 as Peace Officer Day of Remembrance and Recognition in Cook County.
Mayor Staackmann asked everyone to observe these three days by lowering the flag to half -
staff in recognition and remembrance, and to honor the courageous peace officers who have
lost their lives or have become disabled in the performance of their duty.
Mayor Staackmann reminded everyone that Village government is affected by legislation
passed and pending in Springfield.. and there is a current proposal in Springfield that would
have a devastating effect on the Village. He noted that the Village used to receive 10% of the
state income taxes collected.
Vil PRESIDENTS PO (continued)
Mayor Staackmann said that now, iti s essentially only 6 %, because the State has said that it
will not distribute to the municipalities any of the monies collected as a result of the record
income tax increase. The General Assembly is discussing eliminating the remainder.
The mayor said these tax dollars that come back to the municipalities are used for critical
services — police, fire, public works, The Village of Morton Grove is the "first responder" for
residents —not the State. He urged everyone to contact their State Representatives and
Senators to implore them to quit taking money from the local municipalities, and to stop
passing legislations that hurts local governments. The mayor said a new report states that
47% of homeowners in this area are "upside down" with their mortgages, If the Village has to
raise taxes to make up the shortfall that would occur if the State passes this legislation, those
people will probably lose their homes. He said the Village Board is trying to maintain reason-
able tax levels, but losing that revenue from the State would make that just about impossible.
Mayor Staackmann congratulated Trustees Toth, Marcus, and Thill on being re- elected.
VIII. CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk Kalogerakos presented Resolution 11 -22, Accepting the Canvass Results and
Proclamation for the April 5, 2011 Consolidated Election.
He explained that a consolidated election was held on April 5, 2011, in Morton Grove. Six
candidates ran for three offices of Village Trustee for four -year terms. Six candidates ran for
three six -year terms for Library Trustee, and two candidates ran for one two -year term as
Library Trustee. The Board of Election Commissioners has certified that Sheldon Marcus,
John Thill, and Maria Toth, running for the Village Trustee position, had vote counts of 1,523;
1,529; and 1,449, respectively, compared to the vote counts of Georgianne Brunner (1,290),
Rita Minx (1,273), and John Pietron (I 1302)r For the three six -year term Library Trustee
positions, Catherine Peters, Mark Albers, and Paul Berg had vote counts of 1,834; 1,736,
and 1,779 respectively, compared to the vote counts of Laura Frisch (1, 122), Lawrence Levin
(889), and Renee Miller (252), For the Library Trustee two -year term position.. David Cahmag
had a vote count of 1,534, compared to the vote count of 1,108 for Bernadette Fahey,
Resolution 11 -22 confirms the certification and proclamation of the newly elected officials:
Village Trustee, four -year term: Sheldon Marcus, John Thill, Maria Toth, Library Trustee,
six -year term: Catherine Peters, Mark Albers, Paul Berg. Library Trustee, two -year term:
David Calimag.
Trustee DiMaria moved to adopt Resolution 11 -22, seconded by Trustee Grear. Motion
passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg ave Tr. Grear ave
Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill are Tr. Toth are
Clerk Kalogerakos asked for a motion for the approval of Executive Session Minutes from
October 25, 2010; November 8, 2010; November 9, 2010; December 13, 2010; January 10,
2011; January 24, 2011, February 14, 2011; February 28, 2011; March 14, 2011; March 21,
2011; and March 28, 2011.
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Trustee Thill moved, seconded by Trustee Marcus, to approve the Executive Session Minutes
of the dates named above. Motion passed: 6 ayes, o nays.
Tr. DiMaria acre Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear aye
Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth acre_
Clerk Kalogerakos asked for a motion to withhold release of Executive Session Minutes of
October 25, 2010, November 81 2010, November 91 2010, December 13, 2010; January 10,
2011; January 24, 2011; February 14, 2011; February 28, 2011; March 14, 2011; March 21,
2011, and March 28. 2011,
Trustee Toth
so moved,
seconded by Trustee
Thill, Motion passed:
6 ayes, 6 nays.
Tr. DiMaria
gye
Tr. Gomberg
aYre
Tr. Grear aye
Tr. Marcus
aye
Tr, Thill
afire
Tr. Toth aae
4. Clerk Kalogerakos asked for a motion requesting destruction of Executive Session Minutes,
as authorized by the Illinois Open Meetings Act, for the following dates: May 11, 2009; June 8,
2009; July 13.. 2009: July 15, 2009, July 27, 2009: August 10, 2009; and September 14, 2009.
Trustee Marcus moved to destroy the Executive Session Minutes of May 11, 2009; June 8,
2009; July 13, 2009: July 15, 2009; July 27, 2009: August 10, 2009; and September 14, 2009.
Trustee Thill seconded the motion, which passed: 6 ayes, o nays.
Tr. DiMaria afire Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear
Tr. Marcus aae Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth aye
Clerk Kalogerakos had several announcements:
5. An Open House/Workshop regarding Dempster Street Redevelopment Ideas will be held at
7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2011, at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center, second
floor. Local businesses and residents are invited to attend to give feedback on redevelopment
concepts.
6, The annual Memorial Day Parade will be held on Sunday, May 29, 2011, at 1:30 0.m. The
parade will begin in the Civic Center parking lot, proceed across Dempster down Georgiana
to Crain Street, east to School Street, south to Lincoln Avenue, and end at the Morton Grove
Public Library.
7. The
Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce Golf
Outing will be held on
Wednesday, June 15,
2011.
For further information, contact Executive
Director Jacky Liston.
IX. STAFF REPORTS
A. Village Administrator
1. Mr. Wade noted that the Farmer's Market Report noted on tonight's Agenda has been post-
poned to a later Board Meeting. The Village has been one of the primary supporters of the
Farmer's Market.
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REPORTS STAFF (continued)
Mr. Wade said that.. as noted by Clerk Kalogerakos, there will be a special workshop to
discuss possible ideas for spurring economic development on the east side of Dempster
Street. It will be held at the Civic Center on May 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Trustee Grear asked Mr. Wade when the Farmer's Market officially starts. He said it opens
on the first Saturday of June (June 4) ,
Trustee Marcus said he attended the special "Mother's Day Preview' of the Farmer's Market
this past Saturday. It was very well attended, with over 500 attendees, The location of the
market is the same as it was last year, on Waukegan Road in the parking lot adjacent to the
Illinois Bone and Joint facility. The hours of the market this year are 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
He encouraged everyone to visit the Farmer's Market regularly this season.
B. Corporation Counsel
Corporation Counsel Liston had no report.
X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS
A. Trustee DiMaria:
Trustee DiMaria presented Ordinance 11 -12, Granting an Amendment to the Special
Use Permit for the Property Located at 6101 Capulina, Morton Grove, Illinois, for the
Replacement and installation of Antennas on a Cellular Phone Tower.
This is the second reading of this Ordinance.
Trustee DiMana explained that, in 1997, the Village approved a special use permit fora cellu-
lar tower and antennas to be installed on the Village Hall /Police Station site. The applicant is
now requesting to replace six antennas and install three additional ones, to accommodate
newer cellular technologies. The Unified Development Code allows this type of minor change
to be approved without the need of going through a full formal Plan Commission process, as
long as the amendment has been approved by the Village Administrator, Corporation Coun-
sel, Building Commissioner, and Plan Commission Chairperson. They have each done so.
Trustee DiMaria moved, seconded by Trustee Toth, to approve Ordinance 11 -12. Motion
passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg acre Tr. Grear acre
Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill ave Tr. Toth aye
2. Trustee DiMaria next presented Resolution 11 -23, Authorizing the Village of Morton
Grove to Acquire Property Commonly Known as 8533 Callie Avenue, [Morton Grove,
Illinois.
He explained that the Village has acquired numerous pieces of property for possible future
development from time to time. The property located at 8533 Callie Avenue, immediately
north of Fire Station No. 4, recently became available for purchase.
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TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
Trustee DiMana moved to approve Resolution 11 -23, seconded by Trustee Thill. Motion
passed: 5 ayes, 1 nay.
Tr. DIMaria aae Tr. Gomberg acre Tr. Grear nav
Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill aae Tr. Toth aye
3. Trustee DiMaria reported that the Economic Development Commission (EDC) has begun a
Community Choice Business Awards Program. All residents, businesses, and other interested
parties may nominate any business in Morton Grove —even themselves —for an award.
Businesses will be considered in three categories: (1) Building, Facade, & Appearance;
(2) Grounds & Landscaping, and (3) Signage. Nominations should be submitted to
commdev5.mortong rove il org by June 30. More information is available on the Village's
website.
4. Trustee DiMaria announced that a Pet Adoption event would take place on Saturday, June 11,
at Paws between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Paws is located at 7961 Golf Road in the Wash-
ington Commons shopping center. Pet adoption applications will be available from several
rescue organizations, and a trainer and veterinarian will also be on hand to answer questions
or give advice to net owners.
6. Trustee DiMaria noted that the EDC and Kappy's will be hosting three "classic car" shows
this summer, on June 16, July 14, and August 11. These are all Thursday evenings, and
rain dates will be the following week after each scheduled show. Family entertainment and
refreshments will also be available at these events.
B. Trustee Gomberg:
Trustee Gomberg had no formal report, but said that, as liaison to the Community Relations
Commission, he attended an event at the Library this past Wednesday, presented by Janet
Smith of the Voorhees Center (University of Illinois- Chicago), discussing the findings of a
recent census study done for the Interfaith Housing Association. Ms. Smith addressed the
impact of the growing diversity in Morton Grove's population on housing and other issues.
Samina Hussain, who chairs the Commission, also spoke about the important role the
Community Relations Commission can play in providing services to the foreign -born in
Morton Grove, Trustee Gomberg said the 2010 Census showed that over 20% of Morton
Grove's population is foreign -born. He noted that the presentation at the Library wasn't too
well- attended, despite this being an important topic.
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C. Trustee Grear:
Trustee Grear presented Resolution 11 -24, Authorizing an Agreement for the Assignment
of Wireless Fire Alarm Leases.
He explained that this resolution will authorize the Fire Chief and Village Administrator to
negotiate the terms for transfer of existing fire alarm radio leases to the municipal fire alarm
radio network. The transfer of existing leased radios to the municipal network will benefit the
affected businesses by ensuring a seamless and uninterrupted transition of their buildings'
fire alarm signals to the Dispatch Center. Funding of this lease transfer will be from the Alarm
Terminal Reserve Account maintained at the RED Center, The cost of the network will be
shared by other surrounding municipalities, as by the participating subscribers through
monthly fees. The transition of signals onto the new network will allow the Village to have
more control and maintain the operational health and continuity of the radio alarm transmis-
sions and infrastructure, while reducing response times and false alarms.
Trustee Grear moved to approve Resolution 11- 24,.seconded by Trustee DiMaria. Motion
passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DlMaria aye Tr. Gomberg ave Tr. Grear aye
Tr. Marcus ave Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth ave
2. As the liaison to the Morton Grove Days Commission., Trustee Grear said that about $6,000 of
donations have been raised so far. He said there was a long list of donors to thank, including
Commander Bill Smith and the American Legion. The Chamber of Commerce also made a
generous donation. Trustee Grear reminded everyone that this is a four -day event, made
possible solely by donations and sponsorships, and encouraged everyone to make a donation
or become a sponsor. if possible. He also said that volunteers are needed. Anyone interest-
ed in volunteering should contact him at Village Hall or Georgianne Brunner.
Trustee Grear noted that the Chamber of Commerce's Golf Outing will be held on June 15
at Chevy Chase. It will begin at 11 am with a shotgun start, Even those who aren't golfers
can come out and enjoy the dinner. He said this is a fantastic community event and of the
reasons Morton Grove is special is in the way that residents and businesses support
community events such as this one
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C. Trustee Grear:
Trustee Grear presented Resolution 11 -24, Authorizing an Agreement for the Assignment
of Wireless Fire Alarm Leases.
He explained that this resolution will authorize the Fire Chief and Village Administrator to
negotiate the terms for transfer of existing fire alarm radio leases to the municipal fire alarm
radio network. The transfer of existing leased radios to the municipal network will benefit the
affected businesses by ensuring a seamless and uninterrupted transition of their buildings'
fire alarm signals to the Dispatch Center. Funding of this lease transfer will be from the Alarm
Terminal Reserve Account maintained at the RED Center, The cost of the network will be
shared by other surrounding municipalities, as by the participating subscribers through
monthly fees. The transition of signals onto the new network will allow the Village to have
more control and maintain the operational health and continuity of the radio alarm transmis-
sions and infrastructure, while reducing response times and false alarms.
Trustee Grear moved to approve Resolution 11- 24,.seconded by Trustee DiMaria. Motion
passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DlMaria aye Tr. Gomberg ave Tr. Grear aye
Tr. Marcus ave Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth ave
2. As the liaison to the Morton Grove Days Commission., Trustee Grear said that about $6,000 of
donations have been raised so far. He said there was a long list of donors to thank, including
Commander Bill Smith and the American Legion. The Chamber of Commerce also made a
generous donation. Trustee Grear reminded everyone that this is a four -day event, made
possible solely by donations and sponsorships, and encouraged everyone to make a donation
or become a sponsor. if possible. He also said that volunteers are needed. Anyone interest-
ed in volunteering should contact him at Village Hall or Georgianne Brunner.
Trustee Grear noted that the Chamber of Commerce's Golf Outing will be held on June 15
at Chevy Chase. It will begin at 11 am with a shotgun start, Even those who aren't golfers
can come out and enjoy the dinner. He said this is a fantastic community event and of the
reasons Morton Grove is special is in the way that residents and businesses support
community events such as this one
D Trustee Marcus:
Trustee Marcus had no report.
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TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
Trustee Thill:
Trustee Trill presented Resolution 11 -25, Authorization to Execute an Intergovernmental
Agreement with the Village of Skokie for the Long Avenue Resurfacing Improvement.
He explained that this is an intergovernmental agreement for the repaving of Long Avenue,
which is the line of demarcation between Skokie and Morton Grove. Skokie will be the lead
agency on this project, which means that they will be the ones getting bids and doing the
engineering. Morton Grove's share of the cost of this project is approximately $35,000,
Trustee Thill moved to approve Resolution 11 -25, seconded by Trustee Marcus. Motion
passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear aye
Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill acre Tr. Toth a e
2_ Trustee Thill said that there had been some discussion at the last Board Meeting about the
trees that the Village is losing and is unable to replace. At that meeting, he had suggested
the implementation of a Memorial Tree Program, where residents could donate a tree in
memory of a loved one to replace a tree the Village has had to take down. He said that the
Village recently received a donation of 65 trees from the Morton Arboretum. These came from
a resident who works there. Not all of these trees are suited for parkway planting, so those
will be used around Village Hall. The Village is grateful to the Arboretum for this donation.
F. Trustee Toth:
Trustee
Toth presented Ordinance 11 -13,
Approving
Updates to the Personnel
Policy
Manual
of the Village of Morton Grove.
This is the second reading of this Ordinance.
Trustee Toth noted that the Personnel Policy Manual, last updated in November of 2010
serves as the written directive for policies and procedures that guide administrative actions
relative to personnel activities and transactions. Its purpose is to provide personnel with daily
guidelines and procedures, and maintain a document that is compliant with federal and state
laws and regulations. This updated policy has been reviewed by Village staff to ensure its
relevance and effectiveness.
Trustee
Toth moved
to adopt Ordinance 11
-13, seconded by Trustee Thill. Motion passed:
6 ayes,
0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria acre Tr. Gomberg aye
Tr. Marcus afire Tr. Thill ere
Tr. Grear acre
Tr. Toth awe
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X.
F Trustee Toth: (continued)
TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
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2. Next, Trustee Toth presented for a first reading Ordinance 11 -14, Amending the Village of
Morton Grove Unified Development Code, Section 12 -4 -3, to Allow Dry Cleaning and
Laundry Operations in the C2 General Commercial District.
She explained that this is pursuant to the Plan Commission report heard earlier this evening.
Based on staff research, many communities some form of on -site cleaning and laundering
in at least one commercial district. However, the recommended text amendment language
would limit the size of such establishment to 5,000 square feet and would limit operations to
those articles dropped off and picked uo at the same site. The proposed space location and
operations presented to the Plan Commission adhere to these recommended limitations.
There was no discussion on Ordinance 11 -14,
XI. OTHER BUSINESS
Swearing -in of Newly Elected Officials
a. Judge Sheldon Garber did the swearing -in ceremony for Trustees Marcus and Thill, while
Judge Geary Kull performed the swearing -in for Trustee Toth.
to Judge Garber said that, two years ago, he had the honor of installing the Mayor, the Clerk,
and three Trustees. Today he's installing two more Trustees, and witnessing the installation
of a third Trustee, He said that no office or branch of government is more important to him
than local government. The type of community one lives in is determined by those in local
government, and who we are is often defined by where we live.
c. Judge Garber told the newly - elected officials that they represent their friends and neighbors..
and hoped they would serve them effectively, efficiently, honestly, and wisely, The judge
noted that he has met Trustee Thill afterjoining the Friends of the Forest Preserves, and
because of Trustee Thill's work with the forest preserves, he has become a hero to the judge.
Judge Garber then swore in Trustee Thill.
d. Next, Judge Garber spoke about Trustee Marcus, commenting on his involvement in so many
philanthropic and humanitarian causes. Trustee Marcus has been President of the Chamber
of Commerce of Morton Grove and President of the former Northwest Suburban Jewish Con-
gregation synagogue, He is now President of the Midwest Region of B'nai Brith, the oldest
American fraternal organization (about 150 years old). Judge Garber complimented Trustee
Marcus on doing all that yet still finding time to commit to local government. He then swore in
Trustee Marcus.
e. Judge Geary Kull noted that following Judge Garber is a "tough act to follow." He said he
was truly honored and humbled to be invited tonight. A relative neophyte to politics, Judge
Kull said he has discovered local government, and felt that the people who serve in local
government are essential for peoples' day -to -day lives. He urged residents to come to
municipal meetings to see what these people do every day. Judge Kull then swore in Trustee
Toth, He said he will always have a soft spot for the Village of Morton Grove because of the
support he received from the residents during his election.
f. Mayor Staackmann asked if any of the newly sworn Trustees had any comments.
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XI. OTHER BUSINESS (continued)
Swearing -in of Newly Elected Officials (continued)
g. Trustee Toth said she was humbled to have been elected by the residents of Morton Grove
to once again serve as a Village Trustee. She said she was welcomed warmly upon her
appointment to the position two years ago, adding that it's been a privilege to work with the
Mayor and her fellow Board Members and staff. She said she looked forward to offering her
ideas and solutions to issues facing the Village now and in the future. Trustee Toth vowed to
always strive to do her best to represent the residents of Morton Grove,
h. Trustee Toth thanked Judge Kull for swearing her in. She thanked her friends and family,
especially her parents, husband, and daughters, for being here tonight. She said that she is
always touched by their unending love and support.
Trustee Toth urged residents to get involved, to share their energy and enthusiasm by
volunteering for one of the Village's Commissions, noting that it's a way people can truly
make a difference in their community. She acknowledged that volunteering may not be
everyone's "cup of tea," and stated that she and her colleagues always welcome suggestions
from residents. She encouraged people to reach out to her or any of the other Board
members if they had any comments or ideas for the Village.
j. Trustee Marcus said he, too, was honored and humbled to be elected. He had a number of
people to thank, people who've inspired him and made him the person he is today. He noted
that it was a difficult campaign, but he met a lot of the residents during it, some of whom gave
him interesting insights into how he could do a better job. He said he's going to use those
insights over the next four years.
k. Trustee Marcus said this has been a tough four years. It's been difficult to maintain the
services the Village provides, and it's been difficult for residents, too. He said that he had
pledged during the campaign that he would do his utmost to provide his leadership and
expertise to make this Village a wonderful place in which to live, work, and raise a family.
I. Trustee Marcus thanked all the volunteers who worked on the campaign, and congratulated
everyone who ran for office in the consolidated election. He said he had a great deal of
respect for people who want to stand up and be counted.
M. Trustee Marcus thanked his family for being here tonight, pointing out his daughter (his son
was coaching a Little League game tonight), nephew and niece, and their two children. He
also thanked Harlene (Dunitz) for her help, advice, guidance, and motivation. He thanked his
parents, saying that he believes they are looking down at him and that they're proud of him for
doing what he thinks is best, and he thanked his wife, who's with him every day of his life.
She was his partner and continues to be. Trustee Marcus said that this is a great community
adding that he is proud to be a part of it and to work with this Board and the finest Police, Fire,
Public Works, EMA volunteers, and Village Administration around. He said he would always
do his best to live up to the high ideals of Morton Grove.
n. Trustee Thill thanked the team who "put him in this seat," He thanked the people who voted
for him and his team, and thanked everyone who voted, because at least they voted. Only
18% of Morton Grove's voters came out to vote in this election.
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XI OTHER BUSINESS (continued)
Swearing -in of Newly Elected Officials (continued)
Trustee Thill thanked Georgianne Brunner, Rita Minx, and John Pietron, for "putting them-
selves out there" on the line.
Trustee Thill sent out a personal thank you to his brother, sister -in -law, and his wife, stating
that, "Without the three of you, I wouldn't be here."
q. Trustee Thill thanked to everyone who supported him and his colleagues, and all the Village
employees, whose efforts make the Board look good.
X I I. WARRANTS
Trustee Gomberg presented the Warrant Register for May 9, 2011 in the amount of
$431,015.58. He moved to accept the Warrants, seconded by Trustee Grear.
Trustee Thill questioned a payment of $4,200 (on page 6) to the Illinois Department of
Transportation (IDOT) for "traffic signal maintenance — January through March ". He asked if
the Village owns the traffic signals and if not, why is the Village paying for their maintenance?
Director of Public Works Andy DeMonte responded that the Village owns a percentage of
eight traffic signals: IDOT takes the lead on paying the electricity costs and maintenance, and
bills the Village accordingly. There are also seven traffic signals where the Village takes the
b. lead on paying electricity costs and maintenance, then invoices IDOT. He said that it's really
kind of a "wash ".
There being no further
discussion, Mayor Staackmann called for the vote.
Upon the vote, the
motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain.
Tr. DEMaria abstain
Tr. Gomberg
awe Tr.
Grear aye
c Tr. Marcus aye
Tr. Thill
aye Tr.
Toth aye
XIII.
RESIDENTS'
COMMENTS
NONE
XIV, ADJOURNMENT /EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Staackmann noted that there would be a reception for the newly - elected Trustees
immediately following this meeting, upstairs in the Trustees' Conference Room. Ail are
welcome to attend.
Trustee DiMaria moved to adjourn the Meeting. Trustee Marcus seconded the motion. Motion
passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria pL Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear aye
Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth aye
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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PASSED this 23rd day of May, 2011.
Trustee
DiMana
Trustee
Gomberg
Trustee
Grear
Trustee
Marcus
Trustee
Thill
Trustee
Toth
APPROVED by me this 23rd day of May, 2011,
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Board of Trustees.. Morton Grove, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this 24th day of May, 2011.
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois
06vtes at May9, 2017 Board
Minutes by 16tesa Center
in
Legislative Surnmary
Resolution 11 -26 _
APPOINTING A DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR
TO THE SOLID WASTE AGENCY OF NORTHERN COOK COUNTY
Introduced:
May 23, 2011
Synopsis:
To authorize a representative to the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook
� County (SWANCC).
Purpose:
The Village of Morton Grove, as a member of SWANCC is entitled to
appoint a Director to serve on the Agency's Board. The Board of Directors
approves the yearly budget for the Agency, and sets policy for the region's
long term plan to manage the area's garbage.
Background:
SWANCC is a unit of local government and a non -profit corporation which
was formed by 23 municipalities in Northern Cook County in 1988. In 1999,
SWANCC developed a long term plan to manage the region's garbage that is
i directed by the SWANCC Board of Directors. The Village appoints a
Director and Alternate Director(s) to SWANCC to represent the Village's
interest. The Village Board has selected "Trustee Sheldon Marcus as the
Village's Director and Trustee John Thill and Village Administrator Joseph
F. Wade as its Alternate Directors.
Programs, Departments
I
Administration, Finance, and Public Works Departments
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
None
Source of Funds:
N/A
Workload Impact:
SWANCC initiatives require work of the Village Administrator and other
staff as needed.
Administrator
Approval as presented
Recommendation:
First Reading:
Not Required
Special Considerations or
None
Requirements:
i
Respectfully submitted: Cr,
Joseph .Wad �VylfageAdministuator
4
Prepared and Reviewed by: �✓ �"
'1 eresa Hoffman is n, 'orporation Counsel
PASSED THIS 23`d day of May 201 1.
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
DiMaria
Gomberg
Great
Marcus
I hil l
Toth
APPROVED BY ME THIS 23`d day of May 2011
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County. Illinois
ATTESTED and FILED in my off ce this
24`' day of May 2011.
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Ville cre of Morton Grove
WHEREAS, everyone who resides in the Village of Morton Grove recognizes and acknowledges our
country was subject to terrorist attacks which targeted civilians of the United States on September 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove is acquainted with the supreme sacrifice made that day by so
many civilians, as well as by public safety personnel in New York City, Arlington County, Virginia, and Shanksville,
Pennsylvania, and
WHEREAS, the World Memorial is a grassroots, non - profit effort whose stated mission is to assist all U.S.
citizens to NEVER FORGET the loss we, as a nation and the world, suffered as a result of these horrific actions,
and
WHEREAS, the World Memorial has embarked upon a year long effort to fly the PATRIOT FLAG in every
state of our nation during the period from September 15, 2010, up through the tenth anniversary of the attacks,
and
WHEREAS, in cooperation with the Morton Grove American Legion Post #134, the Morton Grove
Police /Fire /and Emergency Management Departments, the Village has requested the "traveling" 30 X 58 foot
American flag be flown in the parking lot of the Morton Grove Civic Center from the aerial ladder of Morton Grove
Fire Engine 4 on June 16, 2011, from early morning to early evening; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of the PATRIOT FLAG'S 50 -week tour, New York City's "Ground Zero ", the
Pentagon Memorial, and the crash site in Shanksville, Pennsylvania will proudly fly our nation''s colors on
September 11, 2011, in memory of and to commemorate the tenth anniversary of those terrorist attacks.
NOW, THEREFORE, I Daniel J. Staackmann, Mayor of the Village of Morton Grove do hereby proclaim
June 16, 2011, as
1 RUNUE111701am
and encourage all patriots to visit the Morton Grove Civic Center parking lot (6140 Dempster) to view the
PATRIOT FLAG and sign the guest book that accompanies it. In addition, all residents are encouraged to
NEVER FORGET the sacrifices made by the citizens and public safety personnel on September 11, 2001.
I IV
The message continues, "WE STILL STAND UNITED AND WE ALWAYS WILL
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be
affixed the seal of the Village of Morton Grove.
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Legislative Surnmary
Resolution 72 -27
AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE "COPS HIRING PROGRAM (CHP)" GRANT
ASSISTANCE FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY
Introduced:
Synopsis:
Purpose:
Background:
Programs, Departments
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Administrator
Recommendation:
First Reading:
ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES
May 23, 2011
To authorize the Village to make an application for assistance from the U.S.
Department of Justice. Office of Community Oriented Policing Services for the
"COPS Hiring Program (CHP)" Grant.
COPS Funding provides salary and benefit costs of a full -time police officer for
three years.
This COPS Hiring Program opportunity is a competitive grant process which
provides funding directly to law enforcement agencies to address the full -time
sworn officer needs of state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies nationwide
to increase their community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts.
Police Department.
100 Percent funding for entry -lCvel salaries and benefits for three years (36
months) for newly hired, full -time sworn officer positions, or 'For rehired officers
who have been laid off or are scheduled to be laid off on a specific future date as
the result of local budget cuts.
N/A
The Village Administrator and the Police Chief and their designees would work
with the retained grant writer to apply for this grant program as part of their normal
work activities.
Approval as presented
Not Required
Special Considerations : The Village of Morton Grove would have to retain each officer position awarded
or Requirements:
Respectfully submitted:
Prepared by:
For at least one year (12 months) following the conclusion of the three years (36
months) of federal funding for that position. However there is a strong likelihood
there would be numerous retirements occurring in the department by this period.
Joseph Vie, Village Administrator j
Mark Erickson. Police Chief
Reviewed by:
Teresa
Corporation Counsel
Resolution 11 -27
AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE `COPS HIRING PROGRAM (CHP)"
GRANT ASSISTANCE FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF
COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove (Village), located in Cook County.. Illinois, is a home
rule unit of government under the provisions of Article 7 of the 1970 Constitution of the State of
Illinois, can exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government affairs,
including but not limited to the power to tax, purchase, and incur debt: and
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove is a unit of local government authorized to exist
under the terms of the Illinois Compiled Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove proposes application for grant assistance from the
U.S. Department of Justice. Office of Community Oriented Policing Services for the purpose of
funding of the full -time officer needs of the Village of Morton Grove. Such awarded funding would
cover 100 percent funding for entry -level salaries and benefits for three years 136 months) for newly
hired, full -time sworn officer positions, or for rehired officers who have been laid off or are scheduled
to be laid off on a specific future date as the result of local budget cuts.
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove would have the responsibility to retain each officer
position awarded for at least one year (12 months) following the conclusion of the three years (36
months) of federal funding for that position; and
WHEREAS. the proposed application and supporting document(s) (Exhibit "A ") are made
available for public review at a properly announced meeting of the Village of Morton Grove,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
"TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS
clauses into this Resolution as though fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as
hereinabove set forth.
SECTION 2: The Village of Morton Grove is authorized to apply for assistance from the U.S.
Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services for the purpose of funding of
the full-time officer needs to the Village of Morton Grove,
SECTION 3: The Village Administrator and the Police Chief and their designees are hereby
authorized to execute all documents and take all steps necessary to obtain grant award.
SECTION 4: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval.
PASSED THIS 23rd DAY OF MAY 2011
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
DiMaria
Gomberg
Gear
Marcus
Thill
Toth
APPROVED BY ME THIS 23rd DAY OF MAY 2011
Daniel J. Staaekmann. Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED and FILED in my office
This 23rd DAY OF MAY 2011
Tony S. Kaloserakos, Village Clerk.
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County. Illinois
EXHIBIT "A"
U.5. DUPARTM�MT OF JOSTIOE
"Community Policing, at its simplest, is
about building relationships and solving
problems"
Bernard Melekian, Director
Office of community Oriented Policing Services
The fiscal year (Fl) 2.011 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) is designed m advance
public safety through community policing by addressing the full -rime sworn
officer needs of stare, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies nationwide. CHP
provides funds directly to law enforcement agencies to hire new and/or rehire
career law enforcement officers, and in increase Their community policing capacity
and crime prevention efforts. Available CHP funding in FP2011 will be just over
$200 million.
The 1 2011 CHP grant program is an open solicitation. Allstate, local, and nibal law
8eloware.avariety of resources to enforcement agencies that have primary law enforcement authority are eligible to apply
better enable law enforcement agencies
to recruit, hire, and retain officers: Supporting Local Law Enforcement
.Innovations in P,olieeReeruitrnent More than 15 years after the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of
and Hiring - Hiring 7ro ihe5pirit of 1994 was signed into law, the COPS Office continues to support rile efforis of law
Service enforcement agencies across the country as they develop creative and innovative ways
This publeation discusses how to deal with long- standing community problems and public safety issues. To dare,
agenoes met their.goals of hiring the COPS Office has funded the addition of nearly 122,800 officers to over 13,600
service onentedrecrwts;the stare, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies to advance community policing in
challenges encountered as well small and large jurisdictions across the nation,
as? lessonslearmed. http: / /cops.
usiip.00v/RIC /ResourceDetail CHP is one of several hiring programs developed by the COPS Office since its
asox ?R1D =113 inception to support: law enforcement. This is particularly important as state, local,
'Reerwtment, `Hiringsand Retention and tribal law enforcement agencies embrace the challenges of keeping communities
Resources for Law Enforcement safe while maintaining sufficient sworn personnel levels.
en:»nnn
This -BCD provides rest urces to
assist those responsible:for finding
training and retaming qualified
staff. www.cops,usdoi.aov/R]C/
ResourceDetail aspx?RID =450
Police Recruitmentand Retention
Clearinghouse
The Purpose of this website is to
Promote evidence- based�personnel
Funding Provisions
The COPS Office will accept new applications for the FY2011 CHP grant
program in a two part process. First, agencies most register and apply online via
www.elanC$ oy to complete the Standard Form 424 (SF -424). The SF -424 is a
government -wide standard application form for federal assistance, The SF -424 is
intended to reduce the administrative burden to the federal grants community, which
includes applicants /grantees and federal staff involved in grams - related activities.
Once the SF -424 has been submitted, the applicant will receive an e -mail from
the COPS Office with instructions on completing the second part of the CHP
application process through the COPS Office Online Application System found on
the COPS Office website at www.coosusdoi eov.
ase /centers /gualitropohono /saps Ali applicants for federal grants and cooperative agreements, with the exception
of individuals other than sole proprietors, are required to have a Data Universal
Numbering System (DUNS) number and be registered in the Central Contractor
Registration (CCR) database prior to submitting an application.
Discoverlsolicing
This website offers firsthand
descriptions of law enforcement'.
work andprovides.opportunities for
potential recruits and agencies to
connect. wwwteliscoverpolicino .,org
Pole Training Officer fPTO),CD =ROM
This CD s a four -tr art compilation of
resources ofthe:COPS,OfficePolice
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assessment conducted
about'the overallrsampleas
wellasthoseifocused nn groups
oftemof.particulauinterestto `
law enforcement recruitmem-
professiona ls,•http9 /cops; u sd oi.govl
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Additional COPS publications
and resources are .;posted online at
www:cops.usd o i.:ctov.
It is strongly recommended that applicants register immecLiateiy on Grunts.gov. In
addition, applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the SP -424 and Section 1
on Grams,gov as quickly as possible. Any delays in registering with Granecgov or
submitting the SF-424 may result in insufficient time for processing your application
through Grame.gov or the COPS Office Online Application System.
Complete application packages for the FY2011 CHP Solicitation are one by
May 25, 2011, at 8:59 PM, EDT. Hard copies or electronic copies sent via e -mail
will not be accepted.
CHP grams will provide 100 percent funding for approved entry-level salaries and
fringe benefits of full -time officers for 36 months of grant funding. CHP grants
may be used on or after the official grant award start date to: (1) hit- new officer
positions (including filling existing officer vacancies that are no longer funded in an
agency's budget); (2) rehire officers already laid off nn the time of application) as a
result of state, local, or Bureau ofindian Affairs (BIA) budget reductions unrelated
to the receipt of grant funding; or (3) rehire officers scheduled to be laid off (at the
time of application) on a specific future dare as a result of stare, local, or BIA budget
reductions unrelated to the receipt of grant funding. CHP applicants may request
funding in one or more of the above - referenced hiring categories.
The COPS Office has capped the numher of officers that an agency can request
through the FY201 1 CHP program. There is no local match or cap on the amount
of funding that can lie requested per officer position; however, CHP grant funding
will be based on the current full -time entry -level salary and fringe benefits package
o €an officer in the department. Any additional costs for higher than entry -level
salaries and fringe benefits will be the responsibility of the grantee agency. All
agencies' requests will be capped at no more than 5 percent of their actual sworn
force strength as reported on the date of application, up to a maximum of 50
officers. Additionally, the request of any agency with a sworn force strength less than
or equal to 20 will be capped at one officer.
"Ihc COPS statutory nonsuppianung requirement mandates that CHP funds must
be used to supplement (increase) state, local, or BIA funds chat would have been
dedicated toward sworn officer positions if federal funding had not been awarded.
CHP grant funds must not be used to supplant (replace) focal funds that agencies
otherwise would have devoted to sworn officer hiring. The hiring or rehiring of
officers under CHP must be in addition to, and not in lien of, officers who otherwise
would have been hired or rehired with state, local, or BIA funds.
At the conclusion of the three years (36 months) of federal funding, grantees must
retain all sworn officer positions awarded under tine CHP grant for a minimum of
12 months. i'he retained CHP - funded positions) should be added to the grantee's
law enforcement budget with state and/or local funds, over and above the number
of locally- funded positions that would have existed in the absence of tine grant.
Applicants are required to affirm in their CHP grant application that their agency
plans to retain any additional officer positions awarded following the expiration of
the grant and identify their planned source(s) of retention funding.
Contact the COPS Office
For more information about the COPS Hiring Program, please call the COPS Office
Response Center at 800.421.6770, or visit COPS Online at www.cops.usdoj go
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CHP 2011 FAQ's
Pre -Award Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for COPS Hiring Program ICHP)
Getting Started
Q: What is the purpose of COPS Hiring Program (CHP) funding?
A: CHP is a competitive grant program that provides funding directly to law enforcement agencies to
address the full -time sworn officer needs of state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies
nationwide to increase their community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts. CHP grants
provide 100 percent funding for approved entry -level salaries and benefits for three years (36 months)
for newly- hired, full -time sworn officer positions, or for rehired officers who have been laid off or are
scheduled to be laid off on a specific future date as a result of local budget cuts. There is no local match
requirement. Up to $232 million was appropriated and is available for CHP in Fiscal Year 2011.
Q: Is CHP an open solicitation?
A: Yes. All agencies with primary law enforcement authority are eligible to apply.
Q: What is my username?
A: Your user name is your law enforcement agency's Originating Agency Identifier, assigned by the FBI
and commonly referred to as the ORI number. The ORI number is the first two letters of your state
abbreviation, the next three numbers are your county's code, and the final two numbers identify your
jurisdiction within your county. You should provide your ORI number when you contact the COPS Office
for assistance. If you are a previous COPS grant recipient, you may have been assigned an ORI number
through the COPS Office if the FBI had not previously assigned your agency this identifier number. In
such cases, the last two digits will be "ZZ."
In the new COPS Agency Portal, your user name would be the log -in E -mail Address you used to set up
your account. At that time, you would have also established a 12 character password for logging into the
COPS Online Account Access site. If you need assistance in accessing the site, you may contact the COPS
Office Response Center at 1- 800 -421 -6770 for assistance.
Q: I do not know my agency's ORi number, how can I obtain it?
A The ORI number, assigned by the FBI, as your agency's identifier consist of the first two letters of your
state abbreviation, the next three numbers are your county's code, and the final two numbers identify
your jurisdiction within your county. When you contact the COPS Office with a question, you can use the
ORI number, and we will be able to assist you. If you are a previous COPS grant recipient, you may have
been assigned an ORI number through the COPS Office if the FBI had not previously assigned your
agency this identifier number. In such cases, the last two digits will be "ZZ." If you've had grants with the
COPS Office before and do not know your ORI number, please contact the COPS Office Response Center
at 800.421.6770 and a representative will be able to look up your ORI number.
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Q: How does my agency obtain its password if it is lost or forgotten?
A: To obtain your password, click on the "Account Access" link on the COPS website, the iog -on page has
a "Forgot your password ?" link that will enable you to have your password emailed to the current law
enforcement executive on file with the COPS Office.
Q: My agency's Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number is about to expire, how do I renew it?
A: All Applicants must have a DUNS number prior to submitting an application for COPS funding. A DUNS
number is a unique nine or thirteen -digit sequence recognized as the universal standard for identifying and
tracking entities receiving federal funds. If your DUNS number is due to expire on or before September
30, 2010, you should renew it as soon as possible. To verify the expiration date of your DUNS number,
please call 1.866.705.5711 or visit www.dnb.com /us.
Q: My Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is about to expire, how do I renew it?
A: All applicants for federal financial assistance must be registered in the CCR database prior to
submitting an application for COPS funding. The CCR database is the repository for standard information
about federal financial assistance applicants, recipients, and sub - recipients. Applicants must maintain
an active CCR registration with current information at all times during the grant application process. If
awarded, you must also maintain the currency of your information in the CCR until you submit the final
financial report or receive the final payment under this grant, whichever is later. This requires that you
review and update your information at least annually after the Initial registration, and more frequently if
required by changes in your information or another award term. If you have an active CCR registration
that is set to expire before September 30, 2011, you must renew your CCR registration before
completing the application. To verify the expiration date of your CCR registration, please visit
www.ccr.aov.
Q: Can I print out a blank CHIP application so I can see it on paper first?
A: Yes. The COPS website has provided a link to a PDF version of the application for agencies to use for
reference only. To access the PDF version of the application, please go to the COPS website at
www.cops.usdoj.gov and click on the "Grants and Funding' link. Once you access the grants and funding
page, click the link for the "COP Hiring Program" and a copy of the application will be posted there. As a
reminder, applications are accepted online via the COPS website. The PDF version of the application
serves as a reference document only and should not be used to submit your application. Note that not
all fields in the printed PDF version of the application are required; the required fields will be specified in
the online application.
Q: Is there any way to print the finished application so that I can review a hard copy prior to submission?
A: Yes, before submitting the application on the last page of the online application, you will be able to
print a copy for review; however, you will only be able to print the entire application, not individuai
sections. After submission, you will also be able to print the entire completed application.
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Q: How much time do I have before the application times out?
A: The applications will time out after 20 minutes of non - activity: If your application times out, you will
only lose the current page of data. It is advisable to click the save button once you complete each page
of the application. This will prevent you from losing data in the event your application is timed out. Yet
will only be able to save pages that are completely filled out.
Allowable Costs under CHP
Q: What may my agency request funding for under the CHP grant program?
A: Agencies may request funding to pay for the entry -level salaries and fringe benefits of full -time sworn
officers.
The CHP funding may be allocated among three hiring categories to:
(a) hire new officer positions, which includes filling existing officer vacancies that are no longer funded
in your agency's budget due to state, local, or BIA budget cuts;
(b) rehire officers who have already been laid off (at the time of application) as a result of state, local, or
BIA budget cuts; and /or
(c) rehire officers who are (at the time of application) currently scheduled to be laid off on a specific
future date as a result of state, local, or BIA budget cuts.
CHP grant awards will be made for officer positions reauested in the above three hiring categories, and
recipients of CHP grant awards are required to use grant funds for the specific hiring categories
awarded.
Your agency may not reduce its sworn officer budget just to take advantage of the CHP grant. Any
budget cuts must be occurring for fiscal reasons unrelated to the receipt of CHP grant funds (to avoid a
violation of the non - supplanting requirement).
If your agency receives CHP funding to prevent a scheduled lay- off(s), your agency must continue to
fund the officers with local funds until the date of the scheduled lay -off, identify the number and date of
the scheduled lay - offs) in the CHP application, and maintain documentation showing the date(s) and
reason(s) for the lay - off(s).
If your agency receives a CHP grant and after receiving the grant, your agency needs to change the hiring
category(s) it received funding under, your agency must request a post -award grant modification and
must receive prior approval before spending CHP funding. To obtain information on modifying a CHP
grant award, please contact the COPS Office Response Center at 800.421.6770.
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Q: Can CHP grantfunding be used to pay for officer overtime and /or eliminate officer furloughs?
A: No. CHP funding may only be used to hire and rehire full -time law enforcement officers in order to
increase law enforcement agencies' community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts.
Q: Can CHP
funding
be used to fill sworn officer positions that are
vacant at the time we apply for CHP
funding?
A: No. Officers funded with CHP grant funds must be in addition to any officers funded in your agency's
local budget. However, CHP funding may be used to fill vacant sworn officer positions if the positions
are unfunded in the law enforcement budget (i.e., state, local, or BIA funding has not been budgeted to
pay for the salary and benefits costs of the positions) because of a hiring freeze or budget cuts due to
local fiscal distress.
Q: How does COPS define a "career law enforcement officer ?" Does this include sworn jail /correctional
officers?
A: The COPS statute defines a "career law enforcement officer" as an officer hired on a permanent basis
who is authorized by law or by a state /local public agency to engage in or supervise the prevention,
detection, or investigation of criminal law violations. The CHP grant program only funds sworn
officer /deputy positions who are first responders to calls for service. Sworn jail /correctional officers are
NOT funded through this program.
Q: Are there any restrictions on using CHP grant funds to hire School Resource Officers?
A: No. Deploying officers in a School Resource Officer capacity is acceptable under CHP. Note that
funding for a School Resource Officer position must be based on your agency's standard salary and
benefits for entry level sworn officer positions. If the school resource officer position salary and benefits
are higher than those for entry -level positions, the difference in dollar amount is the responsibility of
the agency.
Rehiring Officers under CHP
L Officer Positions Already Laid Off at the Time of Updated Application:
Q: If my agency receives CHP funding to rehire officers who were already laid off at the time of our
application, do we need to maintain documentation in the CHP grant file regarding the lay -offs?
A: Yes. Your agency should keep a record of the date(s) the officers were laid off and the dates) the
positions were rehired with CHP funding in your grant file for future monitoring or audit purposes.
Please note that CHP funding is based on your agency's entry-level salary and benefits package and that
any additional costs beyond entry -level for rehired officers are the responsibility of your agency.
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Q: If my agency is awarded CHP funding to rehire officers who were laid off, when can we rehire those
officers?
A: Your agency may rehire the officers on or after the official grant award start date. In addition, your
agency should maintain documentation showing the date(s) that the positions were laid off and rehired.
II. Officer Positions Scheduled to be Laid Off on a Specific Future Date at the Time of Application:
Q: If my
agency receives CHP funding to rehire officers that are scheduled to
be
laid off on a specific
date in
the future, do we need to maintain documentation in the CHP grant
file
regarding the lay -offs?
A: Yes. Your agency must keep documentation in your grant file for future monitoring or audit purposes
that shows:
(a) the dates of the scheduled lay- off(s);
(b) the number of officers scheduled to be laid off;
(c) the number of officers rehired with CHP funds;
(d) the date of the rehire(s); and
(e) the reason(s) for the scheduled lay -off(s) (only lay -offs that will occur for reasons unrelated to the
receipt of CHP funds may be rehired with CHP grant funds)
Q: What kind of documentation may be helpful to demonstrate that the lay - of(s) is not related to the
receipt of CHP funds?
A: Any records showing that the lay - offs) occurred as a result of state, local, or BIA budget cuts. To
show that the lay -offs did not occur as a direct result of the availability of CHP funds, it is especially
helpful to demonstrate that budget cuts occurred in the entire (or at least additional) municipal or tribal
governmental departments, not just the law enforcement department — or, if budget cuts occurred only
in the law enforcement agency's budget, that they were across all categories, and not just sworn officer
positions. Such documents might include (but are not limited to):
(a) council meeting minutes discussing the budget cuts and lay -offs;
(b) budget orders directing municipal departments to reduce their operating budgets;
(c) personnel directives given to the officers who are scheduled for lay- off(s);
(d) any other local documents explaining why the lay -offs occurred; and/or
(e) notices provided to the individual officers regarding the date(s) of the lay -offs.
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Qr Our agency has applied for CHP funding to rehire officers who are scheduled to be laid off on a
specific date in the future. Do we need to actually lay off officers before using COPS funds and then
rehire them?
A: No, the rehired officers do not need to have a break in service. As long as your agency can document
the specific date the lay - off(s) would occur if the CHP funds were not available, it may transfer the
officers to the CHP funding on or after the date of the lay -off without formally completing the
administrative steps associated with a lay -off for each individual officer. However, it must continue to
fund the officers with its own funds from the grant award start date until the date of the scheduled lay-
off (for example, if the COPS award start date is September 1 and the lay -off is scheduled for November
then the COPS funds may not be used to fund the officers until November 1, the date of the
scheduled lay -off).
111. Post Application Lay -Offs:
Q: If our agency's economic conditions change after receiving a CHP grant and we want to change the
hiring categories from what we identified in our CHP application because of post - application lay -offs,
what should our agency do?
A: If your agency receives a CHP grant and after receiving the grant, your agency needs to change the
hiring category(s) it received funding under, your agency must request a post -award grant modification
and must receive prior approval before spending CHP funding. To be considered for a post- application
modification into the rehire post - application lay -off category, an agency must demonstrate that the
officers to be rehired were officially laid off post - application or are now officially scheduled for lay -off on
a specific future date as the result of financial reasons unrelated to the receipt of COPS funding. The
COPS Office will only consider a modification request into the rehire category for post - application layoffs
after an agency has made final, approved budget and /or personnel decisions. To obtain information on
modifying a CHP grant award, please contact the COPS Office Response Center at 800.421.6770.
Q: How will the COPS Office monitor my agency's use of CHP funds for rehiring laid -off officers?
A: The COPS Office monitors grantee compliance with all grant requirements in a variety of ways. For
example, your agency may receive an on -site monitoring visit from the COPS Office during the grant
period, an on -site financial monitoring visit from the Office of Justice Programs, Office of the Chief
Financial Officer, or it may be audited by the Office of the Inspector General's Audit Division. Your
agency also may be asked to submit written documentation demonstrating its compliance with the
grant conditions or in response to evaluations by outside organizations.
Q: How long must we keep copies of all of these records to demonstrate when and why we rehired laid -
off officers?
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A: Your agency is required to maintain grant records to demonstrate your proper use of grant funds
throughout the active grant period and then for at least an additional three years after the grant is
officially closed out by the COPS Office,
Preparing Your Application
Q: Section 3, Question G.3 requests the law enforcement agency's "service population." What does this
mean and how should this be determined?
A: Service population usually refers to the persons living in the geographic jurisdiction for which your
agency provides primary law enforcement services. An agency with primary law enforcement authority
is defined as having first responder responsibility to calls for service for all types of criminal incidents
within its iurisdiction. In most instances, the service population for a city, village, or town law
enforcement agency will be the same as the latest available U.S. Census for that geographic entity. In
some instances, the service population is not the same as the census population reported under
question G.1. A county sheriffs department or county police department, for example, might only
provide primary law enforcement services to areas within the county that do not have their own
municipal police agencies. In these instances, the service population should be equal to the census
population for the county minus the population of all municipalities that provide their own primary
police services. For law enforcement agencies without standard political jurisdictions, service population
may be estimates of average daily ridership for transit police or average daily visitors for park police or
student /employee counts for school police.
Q: For the narrative sections, does the 3000 - character limit include spaces and special characters, orjust
letters?
A: Yes, the 3000 - character limit includes letters, numbers, spaces, and special characters.
Q: I noticed
that the
number of officers I
am allowed to request has been capped. How was the cap
established,
and can
I still allocate those
officers across the three hiring categories?
A: Because of the relatively limited funding available compared to the amount requested, and the
desire to distribute funding for officers to a larger number of agencies, the COPS Office has imposed
caps on the total number of officer positions that could be awarded to any individual agency. All
agencies will be capped at no more than 5% of their actual sworn force strength as reported in the
application, up to a maximum of 50 officers. (The request of any agency with a sworn force strength less
than or equal to 20 is capped at 1 officer.) The COPS Office believes this cap ensures the maximum
number of agencies is funded without reducing any particular agency's award to a level that it would no
longer be a meaningful increase to their force strength. Applicants may allocate the capped number of
officer positions, as indicated, across new hires, rehires of officers already laid off, and rehires of officers
scheduled to be laid off on a future date.
Q: Should
an agency include federal
and state reimbursable grants
(grant and county's match) in their
operating
budget?
A: The operating budget includes ALL funding budgeted for the agency and should include the entire
budget, including federal and state grants.
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Q: Section 7C, Question 1 requests the law enforcement agency's total operating budget for the current
AND previous two fiscal years. Should I just list my agency's operating budget, or should I include the
entire budget in which law enforcement is included?
A: This question applies only to the law enforcement agency's budget. The answer should not include
funding for any other departments.
Q: Section 7C, Question 1 requests the law enforcement agency's total operating budget for the current
AND previous two fiscal years. How should I enter my agency's total operating budget if my agency is
under a larger public safety agency (including fire, EMS, etc.)?
A: You should enter the part of the budget that directly impacts and accounts for your specific law
enforcement agency.
Q: Section 7C, Question 2 requests the total jurisdictional (city, county, state, tribal) locally generated
revenues for the current AND previous two fiscal years. What are considered "locally generated"
revenues?
A: Applicants should consult with their jurisdiction's budget office for advice in completing this answer.
Generally speaking, "locally generated" revenues are those revenues that are generated locally
(property and sales taxes, for example), as opposed to revenue coming from outside sources such as
state or federal grants. For example, colleges /universities would include tuition and fees; park police
would include entrance fees, parking fees, etc.
Q: Section 7C, Question 8 requests the estimated foreclosure rate. What if my jurisdiction does not
maintain data regarding an estimated foreclosure rate?
A: If your jurisdiction does not maintain data regarding an estimated foreclosure rate, then you may
provide the next best geographic -level of reportable data (e.g., from the surrounding city or county), or
check the box indicating that the information is unavailable.
Q: Section 7C, Question 2 requests the total jurisdictional operating budget for the current AND previous
two fiscal years, but my jurisdiction's fiscal year has not yet begun. What should we enter for this year's
operating budget?
A: Please enter your jurisdiction's projected budget for this fiscal year.
Q: Section 7C, Question 9 asks for UCR crime statistics, but my agency does not currently report to the
UCR. How do I convert my NIBRS incident data to UCR format?
A: In addition to the UCR guidelines document referenced in the CHIP Application Guide, the FBI also
offers a guide to converting NIBRS incident data to UCR Summary data, which can be found at
http: / /www.fbi.gov /ucr /nibrs/ manuals /nibrsconversion /index.html. Generally, when converting NIBRS
data to Summary data, only one offense is taken from each NIBRS incident. The offense to be reported is
selected based on the Hierarchy Rule, which ranks Index offenses from high to low as follows:
(NIBRS offense code)
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09A - Murder and Non - negligent Manslaughter
11A - Forcible Rape
120 - Robbery
13A - Aggravated Assault
220 - Burglary/Breaking and Entering
23A -23H - Larceny -theft
240 - Motor Vehicle Theft
Q: Section 7C,
Question 9 asks for UCR. crime
statistics, but my agency
does not currently report to the
UCR or NIBRS.
How do I convert my incident
data to UCR format?
A: The reporting of your crime data must be consistent with the UCR guidelines document referenced in
the CHIP Application Guide. Crime data published in your agency's annual report might be an appropriate
source, but it is the agency's responsibility to ensure that these numbers do not over- or under -count
data relative to UCR reporting rules. Any incident counts with more than one underlying offense, for
instance, must only be counted as the most serious offense consistent with the UCR hierarchy rule.
Detailed instructions on applying the hierarchy rule can be found at
http: / /www.fbi. gov /fi lei ink. htm l ?fi le= /ucr /ha nd boo k /ucrha ndboo k04.pdf.
Q: Can a sheriffs department include budget and UCR data in their application of the smaller local
townships with whom they were contracted to provide police services, but which have since gone under
due to financial crisis?
A: Agencies should include UCR data regarding the total number of offenses that were reported to them
during calendar year 2009, regardless of the status of the cities /townships to which they provide
services. If the township no longer exists and the land and services have been wholly taken over by the
county, then the county should include this township in their jurisdictional budget and other data (e.g.,
layoffs, furloughs, hiring freezes), but only for the period(s) in which the township ceased existing as a
separate entity. If the township is still in existence as a separate entity from the county, the agency
should not include the township's information in its calculations.
Budget - Related Questions
Q. What are allowable fringe benefits?
A. In addition to Social Security, Medicare, health insurance, life insurance, vacation, sick leave,
retirement, Worker's Compensation, and unemployment insurance, the following are allowable fringe
benefits:
1. Dental Insurance
2. Vision insurance
3. Prescription Drugs
4. Sick Days
S. Vacation Days
6. Holiday Pay
7. Retirement Pension
S. Worker's Compensation
9. Unemployment
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10. Disability Insurance
11. Accidental Death and Disability
12. 401K Plan
13. Liability Insurance
14. Shift Differential Payments
1S. Accident Insurance
16, Bonding Insurance
17. Police Trust
18. State Funded Retirement System
19. Professional Liability Insurance
20. Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) Tax
21. Survivor Benefit
Other benefits, such as training, equipment (e.g., uniforms, weapons, vehicles), severance pay, hazard
pay, etc., are not allowed. The COPS Office will not pay for any fringe benefits not listed, and if your
agency pays those benefits for locally- funded officer positions, your agency will be required to do so for
CHP- funded officer positions with local funds.
Q: How do I determine the healthcare and fringe benefits costs for my agency?
A: An agency should contact its Human Resources /Benefits Office to help determine their costs for
healthcare and fringe benefits.
Q: How
should an agency calculate
be used to
the first -year salary and benefit package
of officers who will be
recruits
promoted to sworn
officer
positions, given that a recruit and sworn
officer fall under different
pay and
benefit levels?
A: The first -year salary and benefits package should cover the "blend" of both the recruitment academy
and the post - graduation amounts, with the sworn officer salary and benefits amount used to coverthe
salaries and benefits of the officer post - graduation.
Q: My agency has officers that are exempt from Social Security benefit deductions. How should I address
this in the CHP application?
A: Agencies who have officers that are exempt from Social Security benefit deductions should check the
exempt option on the application. By checking exempt, the agency is not required to submit additional
information.
Q: Are indirect costs allowable under the CHP grant?
A: No, CHP does not pay for any indirect costs. CHP only pays for approved entry -level salaries and fringe
benefits of entry -level full -time sworn officers over three years.
Q: May CHP grant
funds
be used to
pay the
salaries and benefits of officer recruits while they are in the
academy, prior to
being
sworn in?
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A: Yes, an agency may use CHP funding to pay the CHP- funded positions while in the academy if it is the
standard practice of the agency to do so with locally- funded recruits. To comply with the non -
supplanting requirement, the agency should hire the recruits post- award.
Q: The officers we plan to rehire are experienced officers who are paid a higher than entry -level salary
and 'benefit package. May we use the CHP funds to pay their salaries?
A: Yes, but only up to the entry -level portion of their salary and benefits package. CHP funds are
awarded based on your agency's current entry -level sworn officer salary and benefits package. You may
use CHP funding to hire or rehire experienced officer, but any additional costs higher than entry -level
must be paid with local agency funds, not CHP funds.
Q: Does the CHP grant have a time limit on the amount of time a police department can spend recruiting
and hiring police officers?
A: No. CHP grantees should follow their standard recruiting and hiring procedures to fill any grant
positions. Grantees will be able to request a no -cost extension of time at the end of their original award
period to provide any additional time necessary to implement the grant based on initial delays in filling
the positions during the recruiting and hiring process.
Q: CHP states it will provide "100 percent of funding for approved entry level salaries and fringe benefits
of full -time officers." How does this apply in cases where law enforcement agencies have various base
pay rates based on the prior education level of the officer?
A: In the limited cases of agencies that offer more than one entry -level salary and benefit package based
on prior education for new officers with no prior law enforcement experience, you may average those
salaries and benefits to report your entry-level salary and benefits. Please note, however, that any
higher salaries and benefits that are paid to compensate for prior law enforcement experience are not
considered entry-level and should not be included in this average or otherwise reported as entry - level. If
awarded CHP funding an agency must only use CHP funding to pay the actual entry -level officer's salary
and benefits and any CHP funds remaining after the 36 -month award period will be de- obligated.
Q: If awarded funding from the CHP grant program, will our agency be obligated to keep the total
number of officers on staff at the time the grant was awarded, or are we only required to keep the grant
position at the end of the three -year program?
A: To comply with the non - supplanting requirement of the CHP grant, the grantee must maintain its
locally- funded sworn force baseline and any planned increases of officer positions during the grant
award period through the retention period. To comply with the retention requirement of the CHP grant,
the grantee must add all awarded officer positions to its law enforcement budget with state and /or local
funds for at least 12 months at the conclusion of 36 months of federal funding for each position, over
and above the locally - funded sworn force baseline. The purpose of CHP is to increase the total number
of sworn officer positions that would have otherwise existed In the absence of the grant.
Non - supplanting Requirement
Q: Does the non - supplanting requirement apply to the CHP grant program?
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A: Yes. The non - supplanting requirement is a legal requirement in the Public Safety and Community
Policing Act, which is the COPS Office's authorizing statute.
The non - supplanting requirement means COPS grant funds must be used to supplement (not replace)
state, local or Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) funds that would have been dedicated toward law
enforcement if federal funding had not been awarded. As it applies to your agency's CHP grant, grantees
must not reduce the level of state, local or BIA funding that would have been dedicated toward sworn
officer positions as a result of receiving federal funding.
CHP Funding and Other COPS Grants
Q: May our agency request funding under CHP if we have an active COPS hiring grant for sworn officer
positions?
A: Yes. Agencies with an active COPS hiring grant are not disqualified from applying for a CHIP grant, but
the CHP - funded position(s) must be over and above the number of officer positions funded in the
agency's local budget and under any other COPS hiring grant.
Q: Can CHP funding be used to retain officers hired under other COPS hiring programs?
A: No. CHP grant funding may not be used to comply with the retention requirement of your other COPS
hiring grants. instead, your agency must use state, local, ortroal funding to retain the COPS- funded
positions for the required retention period following the conclusion of the grant period. In addition, the
retained officer positions) must be over and above your agency's locally - funded sworn force and any
full -time sworn positions awarded under the CHP grant.
Retention Requirement
Q: What is the retention requirement?
A: Under CHP, the retention requirement establishes that grant recipients must plan to retain at the
time of grant application and actually retain each officer position awarded for at least one year (12
months) following the conclusion of three years (36 months) of federal funding for that position. The
additional officer positions should be added to the grantee's law enforcement budget with state and /or
local funds, over and above the number of locally- funded officer positions that would have existed in
the absence of the grant. Absorbing CHP- funded officers through attrition, rather than by adding the
extra positions to your budget with additional funding, does not meet the retention requirement.
Q: When does the actual retention period begin?
A: The actual retention period begins after each awarded CHP position has completed the 36 -month
(three -year) grant funding period.
Q: When does the 36 -month grant award period begin for each awarded officer position?
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A: There is a standard grant award period. The grant has a start and end date; however, the actual 36-
month period begins for an awarded officer position when that position has been filled. If the position
becomes vacant during the award period, your agency must hire a new, additional officer to fill the
position. The retention period begins for an awarded officer position once that position has completed
the 36 -month implementation period. If an agency is awarded several officer positions, the retention
period for each individual officer position begins based on the completion of 36 months of funding for
each position (not based on the cumulative overall grant award end date).
Q: When does my agency have to begin funding the position(s) in the local budget?
A: Your agency should fund the awarded officer position(s) in your local budget as each position
completes the 36 -month grant period. If a funded position becomes vacant during the award period,
your agency would need to fill the position with a new, additional officer to complete the entire 36-
month grant period before retaining and adding the position into the local budget.
Q: What documentation does my agency need to maintain in the event of an audit or monitoring site
visit to demonstrate compliance with the retention requirement?
A: Your agency should maintain documentation demonstrating its intent to retain the CHP- funded
officer positions, the anticipated funding source(s), the employment dates for each officer position
funded under the CHP grant, and the dates each officer position started the retention period.
Other Questions
Q: What is the formula for disbursing these CHP grant funds?
A: CHIP is not a "formula" grant program. All applications will be reviewed based on their answers to the
fiscal health questions, crime statistics, community policing plan, and other relevant factors determined
by the COPS Office. Awards will be made on a competitive basis.
Q: How does an agency verify their application was received?
A: Agencies should log back into the "Account Access" page on the COPS website and click on the "CHP"
link to access their application and verify that their application was submitted and received by the COPS
Office before 8:59 p.m. EDT on May 2S, 2011 (the current application status will be "Completed and
submitted "), Agencies whose updated applications were not received by the COPS Office before the
deadline will receive a message in red stating that the application deadline has passed and they will not
be able to proceed further.
Q: When should I expect notification if awarded CHP grant funds?
A: The COPS Office anticipates making CHP grant award announcements prior to September 30, 2011.
13
CHP 2011 FAQ's
CHP Contracting Questions
Q: Can I apply as a jurisdiction that will use grant funds to receive contract law enforcement services
from another agency?
A: Yes.
Jurisdictions that wish to enter into contracts in order to receive law enforcement services are
eligible
to apply for funding as the
primary applicant and should use their ORI number in the
application.
If you do
not have an ORI number,
please contact the COPS Office and one will be generated
for you.
Q: Can I apply as an agency that will use grant funding to rp ovide contract law enforcement, services to
another jurisdiction?
A: No, not as the primary applicant. If grant funding will be requested for officer positions that will
serve under a contract that provides law enforcement services to a jurisdiction then the jurisdiction that
is receivine the contract law enforcement services would be the primary applicant. The jurisdiction
receiving contract law enforcement services must submit an application on its own behalf using the
jurisdiction's ORI number. In this scenario, the jurisdiction receiving law enforcement services would
sign the application as the government executive and the agency providing law enforcement services
would sign as the law enforcement executive. If the jurisdiction receiving contract law enforcement
services does not have an ORI number, they may contact the COPS Office and one will be generated for
them.
Please note that if your agency is requesting grant funding for officer positions that would directly serve
and benefit your agency (rather than providing contract law enforcement services to another
jurisdiction) then your agency would be eligible to apply as the primary applicant using your ORI
number. In this scenario, your agency would sign the application as both the government executive and
law enforcement executive.
Q: Whose ORI number is used in contracting arrangements?
A: The jurisdiction who Is receiving law enforcement services is the primary applicant whose ORI
number is used in the application process.
Q: In contracting arrangements, who signs the grant application?
A: The jurisdiction receiving law enforcement services signs as the government executive and the
agency providing law enforcement services signs as the law enforcement executive.
Q: How should I fill out the agency specific community need /fiscal health/ and crime information?
A: All community need /fiscal health /and crime information (Section 7 of the application] needs to be
specific to the jurisdiction that is receiving law enforcement services (the primary applicant). For
example, the jurisdiction that is receiving the law enforcement services would provide crime data for
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CHP 2011 FAQ's
their jurisdiction only. Please seethe application guide for further instructions on how these questions
relate to contracting arrangements.
Q: Is there a limit to the number of contracting arrangements that I can be party to as an agency
offering law enforcement services to other jurisdictions?
A: No, There is no limit to the number of times that an agency can appear as the secondary applicant
on another jurisdiction's application requesting contracting services.
Q: Will funding decisions be influenced by the fact that multiple jurisdictions are applying for grant
funding to contract with the same agency in order to provide law enforcement services?
A: No. Each submission by jurisdictions that wish to receive contracting services will be evaluated
Independently of other submissions.
Q. This is the first year myjurisdiction will be contracting for law enforcement services so I only have
one year of agency budget data. But question C1 of Section 7 won't let me move on without entering
three years worth of budgets. What should I put in the other two years?
A. Please enter $0 for any fiscal year in which you did not have an agency budget.
Q. My town was newly incorporated in 2010, so we do not have any locally generated revenue that we
can report for FY2009. How should I answer question C2 of Section 7?
A. Please enter $0 for any fiscal year in which you have no revenue to report.
Questions?
Please call the COPS Office Response Center at 800.421.6770.
15
Legislative Summary
—— — — — -_ .
Ordinance 11 -15 _—
AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 1, SECTION 2 OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE MUNICIPAL
CODE ENTITLED OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY
Introduced:
Objective:
Purpose:
Background:
Programs, Departments
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Administrator
Recommendation:
Second Reading:
Special Considerations or
Requirements:
May 23, 2011
To amend Title 6 Chapter 1, Section 2 of the Municipal Code entitled Offenses
Against Property.
The Police Depamocrit has reviewed this Title and wishes to insure the provisions
of the Municipal Code remain compliant with contemporary statutes and relevant to
Illinois State Statutes.
This ordinance will add a new Paragraph " i° to Section 6 -1 -2 of the Village Code
to allow certain types of theft for property, services, or merchandise less than $150
to be cited as ordinance violations which will give the Police Department more
flexibility to efficiently prosecute and seek redress for minor thefts.
Police Department
The adjustment to this ordinance and the fines imposed as a result will have
minimal impact on the Village's finances.
Not applicable
The implementation of this ordinance will be performed by the Police Department
as part of their normal duties
Approval as presented.
June 13, 201 1
None
Respectfully submitted: ed �, 4f(� Prepared by:
Jose F. V illage Administrator Teresa Hoffman
Reviewed by.
Mark Erickson, Police Chief
Counsel
ORDINANCE II -IS
AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER L SECTION 2 OF THE VILLAGE OF ;MORTON
GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove (VILLAGE), located in Cook Count %, Illinois is a
home rule unit of government under the provisions of Article 7 of the Constitution of the State of
Illinois, can exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its govenment affairs,
including but not limited to the power to tax and incur debt, and
WHEREAS, the Village has apolicy of regularly reviewing and revising its Municipal Codes,
as necessary, to insure the provisions of the Code remain compliant with contemporary statutes and
relevant to the current operations and requirements within the Village; and
WHEREAS, at the direction of the Village President and Village Board of Trustees, the Village
staff; in particular the Police Department and Corporation Counsel, have reviewed Title 6, Chapter 1 in
order to insure this Chapter is consistent with current procedures and Illinois taw and it has been
determined certain clarifications would be beneficial especially those relating to the Village's existing
procedures for offenses against property; and
WHEREAS, it is the staff's recommendation Title 5, Chapter I. Section 2 be amended to
update and clarify offenses against property as set forth in this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance, if approved by the Board, will add a new Section "U" to Section 6-
I -2 of the Village Code which makes certain types of theft for property, services, or merchandise Less
than 5150 which will give the Police Department more flexibility to efficiently prosecute and seek
redress for minor thefts; and
WHEREAS, in order to keep the Municipal Code current and in order to protect and preserve
the health, safety, and welfare of persons within the Village of Morton Grove, it is reasonable,
appropriate, and necessary to update the Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE I`I' ORDAINED, BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS
clauses into this Ordinance as though fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as hercinabove
set forth.
SECTION 2: Title 6, Chapter 1, Section 2 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Motion
Grove entitled Offenses Against Property is hereby amended to now read as follows:
6 -1 -2: OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY:
A. Injuring or Destroying Property: No person shall wilfully, tnaliciousiy or negligently break,
deface, injure or destroy any public or private property.
B. Trespass on Private Property; Damage to Fence or Tree: No person shall within said village cut..
injure, remove or destroy any fruit, ornamental or shade tree, or the boxing around the same, or
any fence, railing, gate, post or sign upon any public ground, sidewalk or private premises; or
who shall enter any private premises against the consent of the owner or occupant thereof. or
shall trespass upon any private premises or public grounds, or injure, take away or destroy any
tree, shrub. fruit, flower, plant, vegetable or other thing which may be therein for ornamental or
utility. (1969 Code § 1) 1.005)
C. Trespass, Entry Upon and Failure to Depart from Premises: Without constituting any limitation
on the provisions for trespass, it shall be unlawful for any person, or any charitable, community
or religious organization, to:
Enter upon the premises, or any part thereof, or another, including any public property,
in violation o,f a notice posted or exhibited at the main entrance to said premises or at
any point of approach or entry.. or in violation of any notice. warning or protest given
orally or in writing, by any owner or occupant thereof, or
2. Pursue a course of conduct or action incidental to the making of any entry upon the land
of another in violation of a notice posted or exhibited at the main entrance to said
premises or at any point of approach or entry, or in violation of any notice, warning or
protest given orally or in writing by any owner or occupant fnereoh or
3. Fail or refuse to depart from the premises of another in case of being requested, either
orally or in writing, to leave by any owner or occupant thereof; or
4. Enter into or upon any vehicle, aircraft or watercraft made without the consent of tine
person having the right to the possession or control thereof, or a failure or refusal to
Leave any such vehicle, aircraft or watercraft after being requested to leave any such
vehicle, aircraft or watercraft after being requested to leave by the person having such
right. (Ord. 72 -33, 12 -19 -1972)
D. Missile Damaging Property: No person shall purposely or heedlessly cast or throw any stone,
brick or other missile from or into any street or other public place, or at, against, or into any
building, shade tree, or other property, or shall climb upon or walk upon the top or capping of
any fence or railing, or climb into any shade or ornamental tree upon any sidewalk or elsewhere
without the consent of the owner or occupant thereof, or shall in any way injure or deface any
building, fence, gate, or shade tree.
E. Injuring Street Lamp, Telephone or Electric Apparatus: No person shall wilfully, maliciously or
negligently break, deface, or destroy any Lamp, telephone, electric light globes, insulator oi-
1
appliance or fixture connected therewith, within the village.
Tampering with Cornerstone or Stake: No person shall wilfully or heedlessly change, remove
or destroy any stone, stake or post set or placed to mark the corner of any lot or parcel of
ground, or street or alley, or to show the grade of any street, alley or sidewalk of the village.
(1969 Code § 131.020)
G. Damage to Utility Service Lid or Cup: No person shall wilfully or maliciously break, deface, or
carry away any cup os service lid placed upon any of the service boxes of any gas company or
by the water department within the village.
H. Tampering with Fire Hydrant: No person shall wilfully or intentionally open any fire hydrant
without proper authorization, to do so.
L Meter Tampering: No person shall unlawfully tamper with, alter or change any public or
private gas pipe, water pipe, gas meter, water meter or other meter, or the register thereof
(1969 Code § 131.030)
Digging Sod without Consent: No person shall dig, cut or remove any sod or earth from an_v
street or other public place within the village without the prior approval of the village
administrator, or from any premises not his own without the consent of the owner or person in
control thereof.
K. Trespassing on Grass, Lawn, or Flowers: No person shall wilfully, negligently or heedlessly
walk upon or across, or ride or drive any animal or vehicle upon or across any lawn, grass plot
or flower bed in or upon any of the streets, avenues, parks or public places of the village: or
who shall walk upon or across any private lawn, grass plot or flower bed without the consent of
the owner or occupant thereof. (1969 Code § 131.040)
L. Possession of BUrElar Tools: It shall be unlawful for any person to have in his possession any
nippers of the description known as burglar's nippers, or any picklock, skeleton key, key to be
used with a bit or bits, jimmy or any other burglar's instrument or tool of whatsoever kind or
description, unless it be shown that such possession is innocent or for a lawful purpose.
M. Climbing on Motor Vehicle in Motion: No person shall climb upon or into any automobile, or
other vehicle while the same may be in motion, or attach his sled or cart to any such vehicle,
without the consent of the driver thereof.
N. Excavation Barricades in Streets: No person in said village shall dig, make or cause to be dug
or made any hole, pit, ditch, vault or other excavation in or upon any street, lane, avenue, alley,
sidewalk or other public place.. or who shall dig, make or cause to be dug or make any
excavation upon any lot adjoining or bounded by any street, lane, avenue, alley, public place or
sidewalk, and not during the night cause the same to be fenced in with a substantial fence at
leas, -three feet (3') high, the boards or rails of which shall not be more than one foot (1') apart,
and who shall
fail
to place
sufficient red lights in
conspicuous places in front of said fence.
(1969 Code §
131.065)
O. Slaughterhouse Prohibited: The operating or conducting of any slaughterhouse or place in
which it is the practice to slaughter animals in the village, is hereby declared a nuisance, and no
person or persons shall conduct or operate or suffer such slaughterhouse or place to be
conducted or operated. (1 969 Code § 131.075)
°osting Bills on Fence or Building: No person shall, without the consent of the owner or
occupant of the premises, post up, stock or place any handbill, placard or notice upon any
building, watt, fence, telephone or electric light pole signs or tree box, or shall mark, scratch.
cut or otherwise deface any part of any building, fence or tree box.
Q. Damaging Library Books or Furniture; Failure to Return Book: No person who shall wilfully or
maliciously cut, write upon, injure, deface, tear or destroy any book, newspaper, plate, picture,
engraving or statue belonging to the public library.
No person shall wilfully or maliciously commit any injury upon the public library or upon the
grounds, buildings, furniture. fixtures or other property thereof.
No person shall fail to return any book belonging to the public library, according to the
requirements of the bylaws duly made and adopted by the directors of such library, for the
government thereof.
R. Removal of Sand. Gravel or Construction Material from ,Beach or Streets: No person shall take,
haul, carry away, or remove any sand, gravel or any construction material off of or from any
public beach, park, street, avenue, alley or highway in the village.
S. False Alarm to Police or Fire Station: No person shall negligently, maliciously or wilfully give
any false alarm to any police or fire station.
It shall be unlawful for any person to meddle or interfere with any emergency alarm for a
purpose other than reporting an emergency matter to the fire department.
No person shall wilfully or maliciously break, cut, injure, deface, or damage any emergency
alarm or any municipal electric wires, poles, conduits or apparatus whatsoever. (Ord. 85 -1, 1-
25 -1985)
T. Graffiti:
Definitions: "Graffiti" is any and every name., identification description, announcement,
declaration, demonstration, display, illustration or insignia, any symbol (including any
letter, word, numeral emblem or combination thereof), other than advertising which is
otherwise provided for by village ordinance, which without authorization is marked,
written, drawn, painted, scratched, inscribed or affixed directly to or' upon any object or
structure.
2. Unlawful Placement: It shall be unlawful for any person: to place graffiti upon any
public or private curbstone, flagstone, or any portion or any part of any sidewalk or
street or upon any tree, lamppost, utility pole, postal mail receptacle, sign, hydrant.. gate,
fence, door, wall, window, garage, enclosure, vehicle, bridge, or ally_ other public or
private structure, building, or property.
3. Graffiti Removal:
a. Responsibility to Eradicate: it shall be unlawful for the owner, manager or
person in control of the real property on which is located any structure or object
on which any graffiti is placed to fail to remove, cover or otherwise eradicate
such graffiti within ten (10) days from its placement on the property.
b. Notice to Eradicate: In the event the owner, manager or person in control of said
property fails to remove, cover or otherwise eradicate the graffiti within such
time, the building commissioner shall cause notice to be served, either by
personal service on the owner or his agent or mailed by certified mail to the
person to whom was sent the tax bill for the general taxes for the last preceding
year, which notice shall state a date, no less than ten (10) days later than the date
of personal service or mailing, after which the village of Morton Grove will
invoke the remedies provided in this subsection.
a Village to Eradicate: In addition to any fine or penalty which may be imposed, if
the owner fails to remove, cover or otherwise eradicate the graffiti by the date
stated in the notice, or such later date as the building commissioner may allow in
the reasonable exercise of his discretion, the. village may enter upon the property
and remove such graffiti, by the use of its employees, contractors or other
persons, and the cost of removal may be collected from the owner of the
property.
d. Cost of Removal: The cost of removal shall be paid within forty -five (45) days
from date of billing. Upon failure to pay within the specified time, the director
of finance shall file with the county recorder of deeds, a statement of lien claim.
This statement shall contain the legal description of the premises served, the
amount of the unpaid bill and a notice that the village claims a lien for this
amount.
e. Notice of Lien: The failure of the director of finance to record such lien claim of
to mail such notice or the failure of the owner to receive such notice shat l not
affect the right to foreclose the lien for unpaid bills as mentioned herein.
f. Foreclosure of Lien: Property subject to a Lien for unpaid removal charges shall
be sold for nonpayment of the same, and the proceeds of such sale shall be
supplied to pay the charges, after deducting costs, as is the case in the
foreclosure of statutory liens. Such foreclosure shall be by bill in equity in the
name of the village.
The village attorney is hereby authorized and directed to institute such
proceedings, in the name of the village, in any court having jurisdiction over
such matters, against any property for which the bill for removal has remained
unpaid forty -five (45) days after it has been rendered.
g. Owner; Recovery of Costs: The village' s exercise of the remedies provided in
this subsection shall not prevent the owner from recovering, through civil suit or
otherwise, the cost of removal or other reparation from the person, or persons
responsible for placing the graffiti on his property. (Ord. 92 -33, 7 -13 -1942)
h. Penalty: Any person violating any of the provisions of this subsection "T" shah
be fined in accordance with title I . chanter 4, of this code. (Ord. 08 -22, 5 -12-
2008)
U. Theft
I
. Definition: Theft, for the purposes of this section, shall be defined as the:
a. unlawful removing, concealing, taking away, or maintaining unauthorized
possession of any property belonging to another without the permission of the
legal and rightful owner or controller of said property; or
The non - compensation of any person, entity, or corporation for services
rendered in performance of any legal trade, utiht)1, or service as allowed by the
State of Illinois and the Village of Morton Grove; or
c. The unlawful possession, taking away, carrying away, concealing., or
transferring of any merchandise displayed, held, stored, or offered for sale in a
retail mercantile establishment with the intention of depriving the person, entity,
or corporation permanently of the possession, use. or benefit of such
merchandise without paying the full retail value of such merchandise,
Where the value of such property, service or merchandise is less than $150.00:_ and
valued at less than $150.00.
2. Penalty: Any persons violating any of the provisions of this subsection "U" shall be
fined in accordance with title 1 _ chapter 4 of this code. (Ord. 08 -22, 5 -i 2 -2008)
SECTION 3: This Ordinance is an exercise of the home rule authority of the Village of Morton
Grove and is intended to and, to the fullest extent allowed by the constitution of the State of Illinois,
shall be construed as to supersede any contrary or conflicting state, county, or local rule or regulation.
SECTION 4: If any section, subsection, sentence.. clause, phrase or portion of this Chapter is
for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion
shall be deemed a separate, distinct. and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions hereof.
SECTION 5: In the event this ordinance or any part thereof is in conflict with any statute.
ordinance, or resolution or part there, the amendments in this ordinance shall be controlling and shall
supersede. all other statutes, ordinances, or resolutions but only to the extent of such conflict. Except as
to code amendments set forth above in this ordinance, all chapters and sections of the Morton Grove
Village Code as amended shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6: In all other respects not inconsistent with this ordinance, all Village Codes are
hereby reaffirmed.
SECTION 7: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption,
approval, and publication as provided'uy law.
PASSED THIS 13) "' day of June 2011
Trustee
DiMaria
Trustee
Gomberg
Trustee
Grear
Trustee
Marcus
Trustee
Thill
Trustee
Toth
APPROVED BY ME THIS 13 "' day of June 3011
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Villave of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED and PILES in my office
This 14 "" day of June 2011
"I ony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Le6siaiive Summary
— Ordinance 11 -16 - --
AMENDING TITLE 11 CHAPTER 4, SECTION 2 OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE MUNICIPAL,
CODE ENTITLED MONETARY PENALTIES AND FINES FOR SPECIFIC VIOLATIONS AND OFFENSES
Introduced:
Objective:
Purpose:
Background:
Programs, Departments
or Groups Affected
Fiscal I m pact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Administrator
Recommendation:
Second Reading:
Special Considerations or
Requirements:
May 23, 201 1
To amend Title I. Chapter 4, Section 2 of the Municipal Code entitled Monetary
Penalties and Fines for Specific Violations and Offenses.
The Police Department has reviewed this Title and wishes to insure the provisions
of the Municipal Code remain compliant with contemporary statutes and relevant to
Illinois State Statutes.
This ordinance will update and clarity various fines and penalties for violations of
local parking ordinances and animal control ordinances.
Police Department
The adjustment to this ordinance and the fines imposed as a result will have a
negligible impact oil tile Village "s finances.
Not applicable
The implementation of this ordinance will be performed by the Police Department
as part of their normal duties
Approval as presented.
June 13, 2011
None
i
Respectfully submitted:
Josepl -. W de, Village Administrator
Reviewed by: _
Mark Erickson, Police Citief
Preparec
Teres<
el
ORDINANCE 11 -16
AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 2 OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON
GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED MONETARY PENAL TIES AND FINES FOR
SPECIFIC VIOL 4TI ®NSAND OFFENSES
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove (VILLAGE), located in Cook County, Illinois is a
home rule unit of government under the provisions of Article 7 of the Constitution of the State of
Illinois, can exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government affairs,
including but not limited to the power to tax and incur debt; and
WHEREAS, the Village has a policy of regularly reviewing and revising its Municipal Codes,
as necessary, to insure the provisions of the Code remain compliant with contemporary statutes and
relevant to the current operations and requirements within the Village; and
WHEREAS, Village Staff proposes the following modifications to the Municipal Code to
update and clarify various fines and penalties including the following:
Establishing a range of fines for violations of local parking ordinances ranging from 530.00 to
5750.00:
2. Establishing a range of fines for violations of the Animal Control Ordinances ranging from
$150.00 to 5750.00; and
WHEREAS, in order to keep the Municipal Code current and in order to protect and preserve
the health, safety, and welfare of persons within the Villa« e of Morton Grove, it is reasonable,
appropriate, and necessary to update the Municipal Code,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNtTY, ILLINOIS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Tile Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS
clauses into this Ordinance as though fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as hereinabove
set forth.
SECTION 2: Title 1, Chapter 4, Section 2 entitled Monetary Penalties and Fines for S'peczfic
Violations and Offenses is hereby amended to now read as follows:
1 -4 -2: MONETARV PENALTIES AND FINES FOR SPECIFIC VIOLATIONS AND
OFFENSES: The minimum and maximum monetary penalty for violations of the
following code sections, or offenses referenced therein shall he as follows:
Code
Section
Description Of Violation
Penalty
4- 3- 14F
Failure to post surgeon general warning sign
$20.00- $100.00
4 -3 19C9a
Finding of guilty by local liquor control commission -
$25.00 - $1.000.00 and /or
first violation
suspension and revocation
of licenses and payment of f
fees and costs
4- 3 -19C9a
Finding of guilty by local liquor control commission -
$50.00 - S').500.00 and/or
second violation
suspension and revocation
of licenses and payment of
fees and costs
4-3-1 9C9a
Finding of guilty by local liquor control commission -
$75.00 - $5,000.00 and/or
third violation
suspension and revocation i
of licenses and payment of
fees and costs
4 -3 20C
Sale of alcohol without license - first violation
$100.00 - $1.000.00
4 -3 -20C
Sale of alcohol without license - second violation
$250.00 - $1500.00
4 -3 -20C
Sale of alcohol without license - third violation
$500.00 - S1500.00
4 -3 -20D
False statement in attempt to obtain liquor lice
p q use -first
S75.00- $500.00
violation
a
4_3 20D
False statement in attempt t o obtain liquor license -
$250.00 - S_ L 500.00
second violation
4 -3 -20D
False statement in attempt to obtain liquor license - third
1$500.00 - $2.500.00
violation
4 -3 -20b
Undera' -
oe purchase, etc., of alcohol
- $1,000.00
.575.00
4 -3 -20F
All other violations of liquor control act by nonlicensee
',$100.00 - 55.000.00
4 -3 -206
All other violations of liquor control act by licensee -
$100.00 - $1,000.00
first violation
4 -3 -206
All other violations of liquor control act by licensee -
$150.00 - S 1.500.00
second violation
4 -3 -20C
All other violations of liquor control act by licensee -
S500.00 - S2.500.00
third and subsequent violations
4 -5A -9A
Violations of tobacco dealers - first violation
5200.00 - $750.00
4 -5A -913
Violations of tobacco dealers - second violation
S350.00 - S1,000.00 and/or
1 to 10 day suspension
4 -5A -9C
Violations of tobacco dealers - third and subsequent
,$500.00 - $2.500.00 and /or
violations
10 to 60 day suspension
4 -5A 9
Sale of tobacco without a license
$500.00 - S2.500.00
4-15-3
Violations of earage and Yard sales
520.00 - $750.00
5 -1 -3D Motor vehicle immobilization, towing and impoundment 1$100.00
fees
5 -1 -3E Administrative fees related to immobilization, towing. $500.00
and impoundment
5 -2A -8 Violations of automated traffic law enforcement system
5 -4 10 -1 D Violations of motor driven scooter - first violation
5- 4 -10 -1D Violations of motor driven scooter - second violation
$100.00 paid within 30
days; $200.00 paid after 30
:days
$50.00- $100.00
100.00 - $750.00
5 -4 -16 Violations of railroad crossing regulations $250.00- $700.00
5 -4 -18D Driving while under the influence of alcohol, other drug, $250.00- $2. 500.00
or combination thereof
5 -4 -19 Violations suitable for enforcement by compliance $50.00 - $750.00
citation
5 -8 -713
5 -8-713
0 -8 -713
5 -8 -713
0 -8 -713
5 -8 -713
5-8 -713
5 -8 -713
Violations of weight restrictions measured by weight
p to ara _r.cluang 2000 Pounds ovcrwe anr
ror� 2e0i through 2300 pounds ovP°we art. -_..
_._rom 2501 - ^ro•agn 30C:; _. Pounds ._overwe_g. ^,
prom 300- through 3500 pounds overweight
-... Fr Ori D rnroug 90001 01incs...oV - welanl -..
Fron, 105 -r^ ougn 9300_ - rounds o yr 7we.an- -_..
rom 45 through 5000 pounds cverwergh-
.From 5001 Cr mo:.e pounds overweigh-
5 -8 -7C Violations of weight restrictions measured by license
plate designation - H license plate designation
5 -8 -7C J license plate designation
5-8-7C K license plate designation
5 -8 -7C
L
license
plate
designation
5 -8 -7C
N
license
plate
designation
5 -8 -7C
P
license
plate
designation
5 -8 -7C
Q
license
plate
designation
5 -8 -7C
R
license
plate
designation
$100.00
:$270.00
$330.00
$520.00
$600.00
$850.00
$950.00
.Fill_ sha `' be compared
:yy asses ..a
!the f' -rst 5000 pounds
: overweight; S1GU `or
each addiz :...o-a—
^.creme-.t o£ ri C,
pounas overweight a_
. racticr, tt :ereo'_.
$250.00
$ 500.0
$1,000
$1,500
$1.750
$ 000
$2.250
$2,500
0
.00
00
00
00
00
00
5 -8 -7C
5-8-7C
-)-8-7C
5 -8 -7C
5 -8 -7C
5 -8 -7C
5-9-IA
5-9 -I B
5 -9 -1 C
5 -9 -2
_9_
5 -9 -4
5 -9 -5
5 -9 -6
J -9 -7
5 -9 -9
5 -9 -10
5-12-5
5-12 -5 _
5-13F -1
5- 13F-2
c -11F --I
5 -13 F -4
5- 1303 -1
5 -13L -1
5- 13 L -2
5 -13M -I
6 -1 -2t ..
6 -1 -3C
6 -3 -I A
6-3-1A
S
license
plate
designation
$2,750.00
-
T
license
plate
designation
$3,000.00
V license plate designation $3,250.00
X license plate designation $3,500.00
Z license plate designation $3,75Q.QQ
AP license plate designation 53,750.00
-
Violations of prohibited parking $30.00 - $750.00
Violations
of prohibited parking
$30.00
-
$750.00
-
$750.00
$30.00
-
$750.00
Violations
related to parking in, by or near fire hydrants,
$100.00
- $750.00
designated
fire lanes. and fire department stations
$30.00
-
$750.00
Violations
of restricted time parking
$30.00-
$750.00
Violations
of commercial and recreational parking
$30.00
-
$750.00
Violations
of restricted parking areas
$30.00
-
$750.00
Violations
of parking restrictions, limitations
;$30.00
-
$750.00
Violations
of loading zones
$30.00
-
$750.00
Violations
of parking provisions for persons with
$250.00
- $750.00
disabilities
Violations of municipal parking zones
Violations of electronic fare collection devices
Violation of snow removal section 5 -12 -1 of this code
Violation of snow removal section 5-124 of this code
Violations of no parking streets
Violations of no parking during certain hours
Violations of time limit parking zones
Violations of restricted parking streets
Violations of snow route streets
Violations of no truck parking
Violations of no commercial vehicle parking
Violations of parking zones for buses
Prohibition of Theft
Prohibition of vandalism, trespass or misuse of private
property; parental responsibility established
I'll Use, possession or providing prohibited smoking
paraphernalia - first violation
Use, possession or providing prohibited smokin <o
paraphernalia - second violation
S20.00-
S20,00
530.00 -
$30.00-
S30.00-
S30.00
$750
$750
$750
$750
$750
1 11
$750
00
00
00
00
00
00
S30.00-
$750.00
$30.00
-
$750.00
$30.00
-
$750.00
$30.00
-
$750.00
S30.00-
$750.00
_
$30.00
-
$750.00
$100.00
- $750.00
$30.00 $750.00 plus
restitution
5100.00 - -
$150.00 - $750.00
6 -4 -8M
Additional
fine if in noncompliance of vicious animals
6 -4 -16
Violations
of animal control - first violation
6 -4 -16
Violations
of animal control - second violation
6 -4-16
Violations
of animal control - third violation
7 -4 -7F
Violations
of sprinkler regulations -first violation
7 -4 -7F
Violations
of sprinkler regulations - second violation
7 -4 -7F
Violations
of sprinkler regulations -third violation
8 -6 -2D
Violations
of detergent rests lctions first violation
8 -6 -2D
Violations
of detergent restrictions - second and
subsequent
violations
8 -9 -4 -A
Violations
of Smoke Free Morton Grove Ordinance
8 -9 -4 -B Violations of Smoke Free Morton Grove Ordinance
(Business) - first violation
$150.00 - $750.00
$150.00 - $750.00
$150.00 - $750.00
$150.00 - $750.00
$25.00
$100.00
$150.00
$75.00 - $750.00
I'll $250.00 - $2.500.00
$75.00 - S750.00 or penalty
provided in 410 ILCS 82/1
whichever is greater
$100.00 - $500.00 or
penalty provided in 410
ILCS 82/1 whichever is
greater
8 -9 -4 -B Violations of Smoke Free Morton Grove Ordinance $200.00 $750.00 or
(Business) - second violation penalty provided in 410
ILCS 82/1 whichever is
greater
8 -9 -4 -B Violations of Smoke Free Morton Grove Ordinance
(Business) - third violation
8 -10 -6 Violations of local emergency energy plan
10- 13-7 Violations of fair horsing
12 -14 -16 Violations of flood damage prevention
(Ord. 08 -22, 5 -12 -2008; 09 -16, 10- 12 -09)
$500.00 - $2,500.00 or
penalty provided in 410
ILCS 82/1 whichever is
greater
$2.500.00 - $10.000.00
S1.000.00 - $5,000.00
$75.00 - $1,000.00
SECTION 3: This Ordinance is an exercise of the home rule authority of the Village of Morton
Grove and is intended to and, to the fullest extent
allowed by
the constitution
of the
State of Illinois,
shall be construed as to supersede any contrary or
conflicting
state, county, or
local
rule or regulation.
SECTION 4: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Chapter is
for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion
shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions hereof.
SECTION 5: hn the event this ordinance or any part thereof is in conflict with any statute_
ordinance, or resolution or part there, the amendments in this ordinance shall be controlling and shall
supersede all other statutes, ordinances, or resolutions but only to the extent of such conflict. Except as
to code amendments set forth above in this ordinance, all chapters and sections of the Morton Grove
Village Code as amended shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6: In all other respects not inconsistent with this ordinance, all Village Codes are
hereby reaffirmed.
SECTION 7: This ordinance shalt be in full force and effect from and after its adoption,
approval, and publication as provided by law.
PASSED THIS 13`" day of June 201 i
Trustee
Trustee
trustee
Trustee
Trustee
"Trustee
DiMaria
Gomberg
Great
Marcus
Thill
Toth
APPROVED BY ME THIS 13 ') day of June 2011
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Villaoc of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED and PILES in my office
This 14`x' day of June 2011
'Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Legislative Summary
Ordinance 11 -17
AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER I, OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Introduction:
Synopsis:
Purpose:
Background:
Programs, Departments
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds
Workload Impact:
Administrator
Recommendation:
Second Reading:
Special Considerations or
Requirements:
Respectfully submitted:
Prepared by
May 23.2011
This ordinance will approve a text amendment to amend, update, and /or clarify
the Village of Morton Grove Code pertaining to Traffic Administration and
Enforcement.
To insure sections of the Village's Municipal Code are up -to -date, current. and
relevant.
Title 5, Chapter 1 of the Village Code provides for Traffic Administration and
Enforcement. Various Chapters within Title 1 have been rewritten to provide
clarification especially for those related to the Village's existing procedures for
ordering the immobilization of vehicles, and administrative towing and
impoundment. Also, Section 5 -1 -2e had been amended to now allow law
enforcement officials to be authorized and empowered to enter private property
for the purpose of enforcing the requirements of Title 5 and Title 6 of the
Municipal Code.
Police Department
N/A
N/A
The implementation of this ordinance will be performed by the Police
Department as part of their normal work activities.
Approval as presented
June 13, 2011
None
,Jgseph�'. Wage, ViIlageAdmiuistrator
Teresa` loffiai6ano/Liston, Corporation Counsel
Reviewed by:
Mark Erickson, Police Chief
AMENDING
TITLE 5, CHAPTER I
OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON
GROVE
MUNICIPAL CODE
ENTITLED TRAFFIC
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
WHEREAS; the Village of Morton Grove (VILLAGE), located in Cook County, Illinois is a
homee rule unit of government under the provisions of Article 7 of the Constitutior, of the State of
Illinois, can exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government affairs,
including but not limited to the power to tax and incur debt; and
WHEREAS, the Village has a policy of regularly reviewing and revising its Municipal Codes,
as necessary, to insure the provisions of the Code remain compliant with contemporary statutes and
relevant to the current operations and requirements within the Village: and
WHEREAS, at the direction of the Village President and Village Board of Trustees, the Village
staff, in particular the Police Department and Corporation Counsel, have reviewed Title 5, Chapter l in
order to insure this Chapter is consistent with current procedures and Illinois law and it has been
determined certain clarifications would be beneficial especially those relating to the Village's existing
procedures for ordering the immobilization of vehicles, and administrative towing and impoundnicnt;
and
WHEREAS, in reviewing said ordinances Village staff have updated certain grammatical and
typographical errors which do not make any substantive changes to these code section, and Section 5-
1 -2e has been amended to provide that unless otherwise prohibited by law, law enforcement officials
of the Village are hereby authorized and empowered to enter private property for the purpose of
enforcing the requirements of Title 5 and Title 6; and
WHEREAS, in order to keep the Municipal Code current and in order to protect and preserve
the health. safety, and welfare of persons within the Village of Morton Grove, it is reasonable,
appropriate, and necessary to update the Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, BY 'hHE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS
clauses into this Ordinance as though fully set forth therein thereb} making the findings as hereinabove
set forth.
SECTION 2: Title 5, Chapter l of the Municipal Code of the Village of Morton Grove entitled
Traffic sldrninistration and Enforcemew is hereby amended to now read as follows:
CHAPTER
TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
SECTION:
5 -1 -1: Definitions
5 -1 -2: Officers' Authority for Enforcement
5 -1 -3: Violations, Procedures, Penalties
5 -1 -4: Experimental or Temporary Regulations Provided
5 -1 -5: Fine
DEFINITIONS: Whenever in this traffic code the following terns are used, they
shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:
ALLEY A highway of less than twenty four feet (24') total width used primarily for
delivery service.
BICYCLE Every device propelled by human power upon which any person may ride,
having two (2) tandem wheels either of which is more than sixteen inches (16 ")
in diameter.
BUSINESS DAY Any day in which the office ofthe village administrator of the village of Morton
Grove is open to the public.
BUSINESS The closely built up business portion of the municipality.
DISTRICT
CHIEF OF POLICE The chief of police of the village of Morton Grove or his/her authorized
designee.
CROSSWALK That portion of the roadway included within the prolongation of the sidewalk
lines at street intersections.
DRIVER Any person who is in actual physical control of a vehicle.
EMERGENCY Vehicles of the police and fire departments: ambulances; any vehicle
VEHICLES conveying a state, county or municipal official or employee in response to
an emergency call.
EXPLOSIVE Any chemical compound or mechanical mixture commonly used or intended for
the purpose of producing an explosion and which contains any oxidizing and
combustive units or other ingredients in such proportions, quantities or packing
that an ignition by fire, by friction, by concussion, by percussion, or by
detonation of any part of the compound or mixture may cause such a sudden
generation of highly heated gases that the resultant gaseous pressures are
capable of producing destructive effects on contiguous objects or of destroying
life or limb.
FARM TRACTOR Every motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement for
drawing plows, mowing machines. and other implements of husbandry.
FLAMMABLE Any liquid which has a flashpoint of seventy degrees Fahrenheit (70°F) or
LIQUID less, as determined by a Tagliabue or equivalent closed cup test device.
HOLIDAY The following days only; January 1, the is
Monday in September, December 25, and
the president of the United States as a day
IMPROVED A roadway of concrete, asphalt, macadam
HIGHWAY
st Monday in May, July 4, the first
the day designated and set aside by
of Thanksgiving,
or gravel.
INTERSECTION The area embraced within the prolongation of the property lines of two (2) or
more streets which join at an angle, whether or not streets cross.
LANED HIGHWAY A street. the roadway of which is divided into three (3) or more clearly marked
lanes for vehicular traffic.
LOADING CONE The space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during
the loading or unloading of passengers or materials.
METAL, TIRE Every fire the surface of which in contact with the roadway is wholly or partly
of metal or other hard, nonresilient material.
MOTOR VEHICLE Every vehicle regardless of horsepower which is self - propelled and every
vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead wires. but
not operated upon rails.
MOTORCYCLE Every motor vehicle having a saddle for the use of the rider and designed to
travel on not more than three (3) wheels in contact with the ground, but
excluding a tractor.
OWNER OF A The registered owner, registered co- owner, or registered lessee of a motor
VEHICLE vehicle, as registered with the Illinois secretary of state or a comparable
body if the vehicle is registered outside of Illinois.
PARK To stand a vehicle, whether occupied or not, for a period of time greater than is
reasonably necessary for the actual loading or unloading of persons.
PEDESTRIAN Any person afoot.
PNEUMATIC TIRE Every tire in which compressed air is designed to support the load.
PROPERTY LINE The line marking the boundary between any street and the lots of property
abutting thereon.
PUBLIC A building used by the municipality, the county, any park district, school
BUILDINGS district, the state of Illinois, or the United States government.
RIGHT -OF -WAY The privilege of the immediate use of the roadway.
ROAD TRACTOR Every motor vehicle designed and used for drawing other vehicles and not so
constructed as to carry any load thereon either independently of any part of the
weight of a vehicle or load so drawn.
ROADWAY That portion of a street designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic.
SAFETY ZONE That portion of a roadway reserved for the exclusive use of pedestrians, suitably
marked or elevated.
SCHOOL BUS Every motor vehicle owned by a public or governmental agency and operated
for the transportation of individuals, predominantly children, to or from school
or privately owned and operated for compensation for the transportation of
individuals, predominantly children to or from school, or any school activity.
SEMITRAILER Every vehicle without motive power designed for carrying persons or property
and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that some part of its
weight and that of its load rests upon or is carried by a motor vehicle.
SIDEWALK That portion of a street between the curb line or roadway and the adjacent
property line designated for pedestrian use.
SOLID TIRE Every tire of rubber or other resilient material which does not depend upon
compressed air for the support of the load.
STREET Every way set aside for public travel except footpaths.
`r RAFFIC Vehicles, streetcars, pedestrians, and draft or herded animals using any street for
travel.
TRAILER Every vehicle without motive power designed for carrying passengers or
property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed no part of
its weight rests upon the towing vehicle.
TRUCK TRACTOR Every motor vehicle designed add used primarily for drawing other vehicles and
not so constructed as to carry a Load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle
and load so drawn.
URBAN DISTRICT The territory contiguous to and including any street which is built up with
structures devoted to business, industry or dwelling houses situated at intervals
of Less than one hundred feet (1001) for a quarter mile or more.
VEHICLE Every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be
transported or drawn upon a highway, except devices moved by human power or
used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
YIELD RIGHT- When required by a sign authorized by an ordinance, this means the act of
OF -WAY granting the privilege of the immediate use of the intersecting roadway to
traffic within the intersection and to vehicles approaching from the light or
left. (Ord. 09 -17, 10 -12 -2009)
5 -1 -2: OFFICERS' AUTHORITY FOR ENFORCEMENT:
A. Police; Obedience To: Members of the police department, and special police assigned to traffic
duty, are hereby authorized to direct all traffic in accordance with the provisions of this traffic
code, or in emergencies as public safety or convenience may require, and no person shall
willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order, signal or direction of any police officer
invested by law with authority to direct, control, or regulate traffic.
B. Firemen; Authority: The fire department officer in command, or any fireman designated by
him, may exercise the powers and authority of a policeman in directing traffic at the scene of
any fire or where the fire department has responded to any emergency call for so long as fire
department equipment is on the scene, in the absence of or in assisting the police.
C. Engineer; Traffic Control: The village engineer shall place and maintain traffic control signs,
signals and devices when and as required under the traffic ordinances of this village to make
effective the provisions of said ordinances, and may place and maintain such additional traffic
control devices as he may deem necessary to regulate traffic under the traffic ordinances of this
village or under state law, or to guard or warn traffic.
D. Police Direct Traffic: A police officer for the purpose of relieving traffic congestion or of
controlling traffic during congested hours or in case of emergency may undertake the control of
traffic within or at an intersection at which traffic or control signals are installed. The orders
and directions of such police officer shall supersede, for the period of time he is so controlling
and directing traffic, the directions of such traffic control signals.
E. Police Right of Entry: Unless otherwise prohibited by law. the law enforcement officials of the
village are hereby authorized and empowered to enter upon private Property for the purpose of
enforcing the requirements of Title 5 and Title 6 of this Code. (Ord. 09 -17, 10 -12 -2009)
5 -1 -3: VIOLATIONS, PROCEDURES, PENALTIES:
A. Arrest: Any person arrested for a violation of any provision of the traffic code shall be released
upon proper bail being furnished as required by statute.
B. Tickets: For offenses other than driving while intoxicated or reckless driving, police officers,
after making note of the license number of the vehicle (and name of the offender where
possible)., may issue a traffic violation ticket notifying the offender to appear in court or before
the village's adjudication hearing officer at the time designated for hearing such cases. Such
officer may sign a complaint for the issuance of a warrant if the offender does not appear at the
time and place so specified.
C. Prima Facie Proof: The fact an automobile which is illegally parked is registered in the name of
a person shall be considered to be prima facie proof such person was in control of the
automobile at the time of such parking.
D. Motor Vehicle Immobilization, Towing and Impoundment:
The chief of police is hereby authorized to direct and supervise a program of vehicle
immobilization as provided for in this subsection. This program of vehicle
immobilization shall provide for immobilizing of certain vehicles by placement of a
restraint in such a manner as to prevent its operation. Should a vehicle eligible for
immobilization be parked or left in violation of any provision of this title concerning
obstruction of traffic, ingress or egress from driveways, alleys, fire lanes, hydrants,
stations, handicapped parking spaces, or in any place where it constitutes an obstruction:
or hazard, or where it impedes village employees during such operations as snow
removal, the chief of police is authorized to declare said vehicle an "unlawful vehicle"
as defined in section 5 -7 -1 of this title and said vehicle may be towed immediately
pursuant to chapter 7 of this title.
2. Any and all vehicles of an owner who has on at least five (5) occasions been found to
have violated any provision of this title or any section of this code or any ordinance of
the village of Morton Grove by said owner and who has not paid the fines, fees and/or
penalties assessed for five (5) or more said violations within twenty -eight (28) days
after being assessed is hereby declared an unlawful vehicle and may be towed pursuant
to section 5 -7 -5 of this title and/or may be eligible for immobilization as provided in
this subsection at any time so long as:
a. At least twenty -one (21) days prior to immobilization, a notice of impending
vehicle immobilization and towing has been sent to the owner by first class mail,
postage prepaid, at the address of the owner, as recorded with the secretary of
state, or in the case of a vehicle bearing a registration number of a state other
than Illinois, at the address of the registered owner recorded in that state's
registry of motor vehicles. The notice shall state the name and address of the
owner, the state registration number of the vehicle, a description of the sections
of this code and /or ordinances violated and the citation numbers and issue dates
of the unpaid violations, and the fines, fees and penalties still due and owing as a
result of said violations. The notice shall state the vehicle is subject to
immobilization and /or towing unless the unpaid fines, fees, and penalties set
forth in this notice are paid within fourteen (14) days. The notice shall also
advise a person may challenge the validity of the impending vehicle
immobilization and /or towing within fourteen (14) days after said notice was
mailed by appearing in person before the chief of police or his designee and
submitting evidence which in the opinion of the chief of police or his designee
conclusively proves the impending immobilization and /or towing is not valid
because:
The owner of the vehicle to be immobilized was not the owner of record
when the violations listed in the notice were issued: or
2) The owner had not accumulated five (5) or more violations cited in the
notice for which the Fines, fees and penalties remain unpaid for more
than twenty -eight (28) days after being assessed.
b. If the chief of police or his designee receives evidence challenging the validity
of the immobilization and /or towing, he /she shall review all evidence received
and within five (5) business days of said receipt shall determine whether the
immobilization and/or towing is valid. If he/she determines immobilization
and /or towing is not valid, he /she shall rescind the notice and inform the owner
in writing of such rescission. The formal rules of evidence will not apply and
hearsay evidence may be considered if it is the type commonly relied upon by
reasonably prudent persons. If the chief of police or his designee determines
immobilization is valid, he /she shall so inform the owner in writing, and the
immobilization and /or towing shall proceed.
3. Upon immobilization of a vehicle, a notice shall be affixed to the vehicle in a
conspicuous place. Such notice shall warn the vehicle is immobilized and any attempt to
remove the device, or move or tow the vehicle may result in damage to the vehicle
and /or the device. The unauthorized removal of, or darnage to the immobilization
device is a violation of 720 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/16 -1 (theft) or 5/21 -1 (criminal
damage to property) as well as this code and is subject to a penalty in accordancee with
title 1. chapter 4 of this code. The notice shall also provide information specifying )low
release of the immobilization device may be had, and how the owner may obtain a post
immobilization hearing pursuant to this subsection.
4. After immobilization, the owner of an immobilized vehicle or his /her authorized
representative may secure the release of the immobilization device bv:
a. Paying the village the vehicle immobilization administrative fee as set forth in
Title 1, Chapter 4 of this Code and taking one of the following actions:
Paying the
village the entire
amount owed as specified in
the notice
described in
subsection D2a
of this section, and any other
fines incurred
after the notice was mailed, paying the towing company responsible for
the placement and /or removal of the immobilization device and any
towing and storage fees, or
?) Request a hearing by completing a request form within twenty -four (24)
hours supplied by the chief of police and posting a bond in the amount
equal to the total amount owed as set forth in the notice described in
subsection D2a of this section, any other fines incurred after the notice
was mailed, the vehicle immobilization administrative fee as set forth in
title L chanter 4 of this code, any fee due to the company responsible for
the placement and/or removal of the immobilization device and any
towing and storage fees.
5. a. If a hearing is requested pursuant to subsection D4 of this section, such hearing
shall be held by the village's adjudication hearing officer at the next regularly
scheduled hearing date at least five (5) business days after the request was
properly made, or a special hearing set at the discretion of the hearing officer.
Failure to request a hearing or attend a scheduled hearing shall be deemed a
waiver of the right to such hearing. In event of such failure, any amount
deposited pursuant to subsection D4 of this section shall be forfeited.
b. The sole purpose of the hearing shall be to determine whether the
immobilization was valid. A hearing provided by this section shall not determine
the validity of or otherwise adjudicate any citation or notice of violation issued
relative to the immobilized vehicle.
c. At the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall determine whether the
immobilization was valid. If he /she determines the immobilization was not
valid, the vehicle shall be immediately released and all fees or bond previously
paid pursuant to subsection D4 of this section shall be refunded. If he /she
determines the immobilization was valid, he /she shall so notify the owner via
U.S. first class mail, and the immobilization device may only be released upon
payment of the total amount owed as set forth in the notice described in
subsection D2a of this section, the administrative fee as set forth in title 1,
chapter 4 of this code, the immobilization fee due to the company responsible
for the placement and/or removal of the immobihzation device, the payment of
all towing and storage fees, and such other fines or obligations owed to the
village and incurred after the notice was mailed if any.
6. If the immobilization device has not been released within seventy -two (72) hours of its
placement, the vehicle may be towed and impounded pursuant to the procedures set
forth for towing an unlawful vehicle in chaster 7 of this title, except the vehicle shall
not be released to the owner until the total amount owed as set forth in the notice
described in subsection Ma of this section, the vehicle immobilization administrative
fee as set forth in title 1, cha tp er 4 of this code, any fee due to the company responsible
for the placement and /or removal of the immobilization device and any towing and
storage fees have been paid.
E. Administrative ']'owing and Impoundment:
A motor vehicle, operated with the permission, express or implied, of the owner of said
vehicle used in connection with any felony or misdemeanor including, but not limited
to, the following acts or offenses, is hereby declared an unlawful vehicle pursuant to
chapter 7 of this title and shall be subject to seizure and impoundment by the village,
and the owner of said vehicle shall be liable to the village for an administrative penalty
in accordance with title 1. charter 4 of this code, in addition to any fines or penalties
assessed against the owner or operator of the vehicle, and any towing and storage fees,
as hereinafter provided:
a. Driving while driver's license, permit, or privilege to operate a motor vehicle is
suspended or revoked pursuant to any state statute, unless the suspension is due
to a failure to comply with emissions testing or a failure to renew an otherwise
valid license or permit within one year after the renewal date.
b. Driving under the influence of a] cohol, drugs and /or intoxicating compounds or
any combination thereof pursuant to 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5111-501 or
a similar local ordinance.
a Possession or attempted possession of cannabis or a controlled substance
pursuant to 720 Illinois Compiled Statutes 55012 et seq., and 570/101 of seq., or
a similar local ordinance.
d. Fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer pursuant to 625 Illinois Compiled
Statutes 5/11 -204, or 5/11 -204.1 or a similar local ordinance.
e. Reckless driving, pursuant to 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 51111 -503, or a
similar local ordinance.
£ Street racing, pursuant to 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/11 -506, or a similar
local ordinance.
g. The purchase, possession or consumption of alcoholic liquor by a person under
the age of twenty -one (2 1) pursuant to title 4, chanter 3 of this code or a similar
state or local ordinance.
h. Disorderly conduct, including the commission of any act in such unreasonable
manner as to provoke, make, or aid in making a breach of peace, any
unreasonable or offensive act, utterance, gesture or display which, under the
circumstances, creates a clear and present danger of a breach of peace or
imminent threat of violence pursuant to section 6 -1 -4 of this code or a similar
state or local ordinance.
Falsely representing one's self as a police officer.
Prostitution, soliciting for a prostitute, solicitation of a sexual act, or patronizing
prostitution as provided in the criminal code of 1961, 720 Illinois Compiled
Statutes 5/11 -14, 511 11-14.1, 5/11 -15.1, 5/11 -I8, and 5!11 -18.1 or similar state
statutes or local ordinances.
k. Indecent exposure pursuant to section 6 -1 -5 of this code or a similar state or
local ordinance.
Operating a motor vehicle not covered by a liability insurance policy in
accordance with sections 5/7 -601 and/or 5/7 -602 of the Illinois vehicle code. or
a similar local ordinance.
m. Leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving personal injury or
death.
n. Reckless homicide or vehicular homicide.
o. When a motor vehicle is operated by a person against whom a warrant has been
sued by a circuit court in Illinois for failing to answer any charge set forth in
this subsection.
P . Driving without a valid license issued in this, or any other state.
Whenever a police officer has probable cause to believe a vehicle is subject to seizure
and impoundment pursuant to subsection E of this section, the police officer shall
Provide for the towing of the vehicle to a facility authorized by the chief of police.
Before the vehicle is towed, the police officer shall make a reasonable effort to notify
the owner of the vehicle, any person identifying himself as the owner of the vehicle or
any person who is found to be in control of the vehicle at the time of the alleged
violation, of the fact of the seizure of the vehicle and of the owner's right to request a
preliminary vehicle impoundment hearing to be conducted under this subsection. Said
vehicle shall be impounded until:
a. he owner of the vehicle waives his right to a hearing under this subsection,
stipulates in writing the vehicle was being used in violation of this section and
Pays an administrative penalty in accordance with title 1. chapter 4 of this code
and pays all accrued towing and storage charges; or
b. The owner- requests a hearing and posts a cash bond in the amount of five
hundred dollars (5500.00) and pays all accrued towing and storage charges: or
c.
The administrative tow is determined to be invalid after a hearing as provided in
this subsection: or
d. The administrative tow is determined to be valid and the owner pays an
administrative penalty in accordance with title 1. chapter 4 of this code and pays
all accrued towing and storage charges.
3. Within two (2) business days after the vehicle has been towed, a notice of
administrative vehicle towing shall be sent to the owner by first class mail, postage
prepaid, at the address of the owner as recorded with the secretary of state, or in the
case of a vehicle bearing a registration number- of a state other than Illinois. at the
address of the owner recorded in that state's registry of motor vehicles. The notice shall
state the name and address of the owner, the state registration number of the vehicle, the
name and address of the person operating the vehicle at the time it was impounded, the
reason the vehicle was impounded and towed, and the date and time the vehicle was
towed. The notice shall also provide information specifying now the owner may obtain
the release of the vehicle, and shall advise that a person may challenge the validity of
the impoundment and towing within two (2) business days after said notice was mailed
by appearing in person before the chief of police and submitting evidence which in the
opinion of the chief of police conclusively proves the impoundment and towing was not
valid.
4. Within two (?) business days after receipt of evidence challenging the validity of the
impoundment and towing pursuant to subsection E3 of this section, the chief of police
shall review all such evidence. If the chief of police determines the impoundment and
towing was valid, he/she shall order the continued impoundment of the vehicle. If the
chief of police determines impoundment and towing was not valid, the vehicle will be
released without penalty or other fees, and any bond, penalty or fee previously paid
pursuant to this subsection E shall be refunded.
5. The owner shall also be entitled to a post tow hearing pursuant to section -7 -7 of this
title. If, after the hearing, the hearing office determines by a preponderance of evidence
the vehicle was used in connection with a violation set forth in subsection El of this
section, the hearing officer shall enter an order finding the owner of record of the
vehicle civilly liable to the village for au administrative penalty in accordance with title
1. chapter 4 of this code and requiring the vehicle to continue to be impounded until the
owner pays the administrative penalty to the village plus fees to the tower for the
towing and storage of the vehicle. If the owner fails to appear at the hearing, the hearing
officer shall enter- a default order in favor of the village. If the hearing officer finds the
vehicle was not used in connection with a violation set forth in subsection E of this
section, the hearing officer shall order the immediate return of the owner's vehicle or
cash bond without fees.
6. If an administrative penalty is imposed pursuant to this subsection, such penalty shall
constitute a debt due and owing to the village. If a cash bond has been posted pursuant
to this section, the bond shall be applied to the penalty. If a vehicle has been impounded
when such a penalty is imposed.. the village inay seek to obtain a _judgment on the debt
and enforce such judgment against the vehicle as provided by law.
If an owner fails to request or appear at the post tow hearing, or the hearing is resolved
in the village's favor and the owner fails to pay the administrative penalty and
applicable fees, the vehicle may be disposed of in the manner provided by section _7 -8
of this title.
Except as otherwise specifically provided by law. no owner, lienhoider, or other person
shall be legally entitled to tale possession of a vehicle impounded under this section
until the administrative penalty and fees applicable under this section have been paid.
However, whenever a person with a lien of record against an impounded vehicle has
commenced foreclosure proceedings, possession of the vehicle shall be given to that
person if he or she agrees in writing to refund to the village the amount of the net
proceeds of any foreclosure sale, less any amounts required to pay all lienholders of
record, not to exceed the administrative penalty, plus the applicable fees.
9. This section shall not replace or otherwise abrogate any existing state or federal laws or
village ordinance pertaining to vehicle seizure and impoundment, and these penalties
shall be in addition to any penalties assessed by a court for any criminal charges.
l 0. This section shall not apply if the vehicle used in the violation was stolen at that time
and the theft was reported to the appropriate police authorities within seventy -two (72)
hours after the theft was discovered. ('Ord. 09 -17, 10 -12 -20091)
5 -1 -4: EXPERIMENTAL, OFLTEMPORARY REGULATIONS PROVIDED: The
chief of police, with the approval of the village engineer, is hereby empowered to make
regulations necessary to effectuate the provisions of the traffic ordinance of this village and to make
and enforce temporary or experimental regulations to cover emergencies or special conditions. No such
temporary or experimental regulations shall remain in effect for more than ninety (90) days. The
village engineer may test traffic control devices under actual conditions of traffic. (Ord. 09 -17, 10 -12-
2009)
5 -1 -5: FINE: Whoever violates any of the provisions of this title for which another
penalty is not provided shall be fined in accordance with title 1. chanter 4 of this code
for each offense. (Ord. 09 -17, 10 -12 -2009)
SECTION 3: This Ordinance is an exercise of the home rule authority of the Village of Morton
Grove and is intended to and, to the fullest extent allowed by the constitution of the State of Illinois,
shall be construed as to supersede any contrary or conflicting state, county. or local rule or regulation.
SECTION 4: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Chapter is
for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion
shall be deemed a separate, distinct., and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions hereof.
SECTION 5: In the event this ordinance or any part thereof is in conflict with any statute,
ordinance, or resolution or part there, the amendments in this ordinance shall be controlling and shall
supersede all other statutes, ordinances, or resolutions but only to the extent of such conflict. Except as
to code amendments set forth above in this ordinance, all chapters and sections of the Morton Grove
Village Code as amended shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6: In all other respects not inconsistent with this ordinance, all Village Codes are
hereby reaffirmed.
SECTION 7: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption.
approval, and publication as provided by law.
PASSED THIS 13 °' day of June 2011
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
DiMaria
Gomberg
Grear
Marcus
Thill
Toth
APPROVED BY ME THIS 13`' day of June 2011
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County. Illinois
ATTESTED and PILES in my office
This 14`r' day of June 201;
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Le2isfative Summary
-- Ordinance 11 -18 - - -- - -- - - --
AMENDING A SECTION OF TITLE 5, CHAPTER 8, SECTION 4 OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED PROIiIBITED EQUIPMENT OR CONDITION
Introduced:
May 23, 2011
Objective:
To amend Title 5, Chapter 8, Section 4 of the Municipal Code entitled Prohibited
Equipment or Condition.
Purpose:
The Police Department has reviewed and wishes to clarify inconsistencies within
this section of the Municipal Code to be consistent with the Illinois Vehicle Code.
Background:
I
This ordinance will clarify Ordinance 10 -05 which was adopted on March 18, 2010
which regulates vehicles with tinted or darkened windshields. Because confusion
has arisen regarding the enforcement of this regulation, the Police Department has
recommended this ordinance more closely mirror the Illinois Vehicle Code
regarding darkened or tinted windshields.
I
Programs, Departments
Police Department
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
The adjustment to this ordinance and the fines imposed as a result will have
minimal impact on the Village's finances.
Source of Funds:
1 Not applicable
Workload Impact:
� The implementation of this ordinance will be performed by the Police Department
as part of their normal duties
Administrator
Approval as presented.
Recommendation:
Second Reading:
�June 1" ')011
Special Considerations or
None
Requirements:
E
Respectfully submitted: _ ��'�s
Joseph Fb. rad ` Village Administrator
Reviewed by
Mark Erickson, Police Chief
i
Prepared by:1
Teresa Hoffman List n' Corporation Counsel
f
ORDINANCE 11 -18
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING A SECTION OF TITLE 5, CHAPTER 8, SECTION 4 OF THE
VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE
ENTITLED PROHIBITED EQUIPMENT OR CONDITION
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove (Village), located in Cook County, Illinois, is a home
rule unit of government under the provisions of Article 7 of the 1970 Constitution of the State of
Illinois, can exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government affairs,
includini-T but not limited to the power to tax and incur debt: and
WHEREAS, the Village is continuously reviewing and as it deems necessary updating existing
Municipal Codes (Code) to assure they are kept current and relevant: and
WHEREAS, Village staff, especially the Chief of Police has recormended a section or`Title 5
of the Municipal Code of the Village of Morton Grove amended Section 5 -8 -4 entitled Prohibited
Equipment or Condition as further set forth in this Ordinance: and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance 10 -05 which was adopted by the Village Board on March
I8, 2010, the Village Board revised Section 5 -8 -4 to regulate vehicles with tinted or darkened
windshields. Since that time, some confusion have arisen regarding the enforcement of this regulation
and the Police Department has recommended this ordinance more closely mirror the prohibition
against darkened or tinted windshields contained in the Illinois Vehicle Code; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees have determined it will serve and be in the
I est interest of the Village to amend the Municipal Code pursuant to this ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS
clauses into this Ordinance as though fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as hereinabove
set forth.
SECTION 2: Title 5, entitled Motor Vehicles and Traffic of the Municipal Code is hereby
amended to revise Chapter 8, Section 4 entitled Prohibited Equipment or Condition to read as follows:
5 -8 -4: PROHIBITED EQUIPMENT OR CONDITION:
A. Gas and Smoke: no person shall operate any vehicle which emits dense smoke or such an
amount of smoke or fumes as to be dangerous to the health of persons or as to endanger the
drivers ofother vehicles.
B. Nonskid Device: no person shall operate upon any street or public right -of -way any motor
vehicle with any nonskid device so constructed that any rigid or nonflexible portion thereof
comes into contact with the pavement or roadway.
C. Noise: No persons hall operate a vehicle in violation of the village's noise control ordinance or
which makes unusually loud or unnecessary noise.
D. Tinted Windows: No person shall stop, park, or Leave standing upon a public street, hi (Thway, zr
or roadway_ a vehicle which has a tinted or darkened windshield or front side windows in
violation of section d/12- 503(a) of the Illinois vehicle code.
E. Prima Facie proof: The fact an automobile is registered in the name of a person shall be prima
facie proof that such person was in control of the automobile at the time the vehicle was
stopped, parked, or left standing or operated in violation of this chapter. (Ord. 10 -05, 3 -8 -2010)
SECTION 3: This Ordinance is an exercise of the home rule authority of the Village of Morton
Grove and is intended to and, to the fullest extent allowed by the constitution of the State of Illinois,
shall be construed as to supersede any contrary or conflicting state, county, or local rule or regulation.
SECTION 4: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Chapter is
for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competentjurisdiction, suds portion
shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions hereof.
SECTION 5: In the event this ordinance or any part thereo'P is in conflict with any statute.
ordinance, or resolution or part there, the amendments in this ordinance shall be controlling and shall
supersede all other statutes, ordinances, or resolutions but only to the extent of such conflict. Exeept as
to code amendments set forth above in this ordinance, all chapters and sections of the Morton Grove
Village Code as amended shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6: In all other respects not inconsistent with this ordinance, all Village Codes are
hereby reaffirmed.
SECTION 7: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption,
approval, and publication as provided by law.
PASSED THIS 13`x' day of June 2011
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
DiMaria
Gomber4
Great-
Marcus
Thill
Toth
APPROVED BY ME THIS 13 °i day of June 2011
Daniel J. Staackmanl, Villatre President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED and FILES in my office
This 14"' day of June 2011
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Leaislative Summary
Ordinance 11 -19
AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED ANIMAL CONTROL OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON
GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE
Introduced:
May 23, 201 1
Objective:
To amend Title 6, Chapter 4 of the Municipal Code entitled Animal Control,
Purpose:
This ordinance will update and clarify definitions and fees relative to animals within
the Village.
Background:
This ordinance incorporates relevant State of Illinois statutory provisions which
regulate the care and treatment of animals; and will protect animals from abuse,
neglect, and abandonment. The amendments will impose a public safety fee of five
hundred dollars ($500) on any person who abandons an animal. It will also raise the
public safety, fee from two hundred fifty dollars ($250) to [rye hundred dollars
($500) for any animal determined to be a danger within the. Village, and to provide
l humane destruction of stray cats. It will also establish an annual fee for pet licenses
and reduce the permit fee for animals that have been sprayed or neutered, and micro
chipped.
Programs, Departments
i
Police Department
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
The adjustment to this ordinance and the fines imposed as a result will have a small
impactors the Village's finances.
�I
Source of Funds:
Not applicable
r
Workload Impact:
The implementation of this ordinance will be performed by the Police Department
as part of their normal duties
Administrator
Approval as presented.
Recommendation:
Second Reading:
June 13, 2011
Special Considerations or
None
Requirements:
Respectfully submitted:
Jose F. Wade, Village Administrator
Reviewed by
Marl< Erickson, Police Chief
Prepared by
Teresa Ho
Counsel
• ' �.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED
ANIMAL CONTROL
OF THE MIiNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove (VILLAGE), located in Cook Countv, Illinois, is a home
rule unit of government under the provisions of Article 7 of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois,
can exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government affairs, including but not
limited to the power to tax and incur debt; and
WHEREAS, the Village has a policy of regularly reviewing and revising the Municipal Code as
necessary to insure all provisions of the document remain compliant with contemporary statutes and
relevant to current operations; and
WHEREAS, the Village's Animal Control Ordinance underwent a detailed review and update
pursuant to Ordinance 06 -08 which was adopted in April 24, 2006; and
WHEREAS, Village staff and the Police Department have recommended that Title 6, Chapter 4 be
revised and updated in order to address relevant concerns of the public regarding care., protection, and
regulations of animals within the Village of Morton Grove; and
WHEREAS, the amendments set forth in this Ordinance shall impose a public safety fee of five
hundred ($500.00) dollars on any person who abandons an animal, and raises the public safety fee from two
hundred fifty ($250.00) dollars to five hundred ($500.00) dollars for any animal determined to be a
dangerous animal within the Village of Morton Grove, to provide for the humane destruction of stray cats,
to establish an annual fee for pet licenses, and a reduction in set fee for animals that have been spade or
neutered or micro chipped; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have determined in order to protect the public safely, health
and welfare of the Village of Morton Grove it is reasonable, appropriate, and necessary to update and
amend Title 6. Chapter 4 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Morton Grove as set fortis in this
ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION l: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS clauses
into this Ordinance as though fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as hereinabove set forth.
SECTION 2: Title 6, Chapter 4, of the Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
CHAPTER 4
ANIMAL CON T ROL
SECTION:
6 -4 -1:
Purpose
6 -4 -2:
Construction
6 -4 -3:
Definitions
6 -4 -4:
Animal Control Officer
6 -4 -5:
Owner Responsibilities
6 -4 -6:
Cruelty to Animals
6 -4 -7:
Dangerous Animals
6 -4 -8:
Vicious Animals
6 -4 -9:
Nuisance Animals
6 -4 -10:
Strays; Animals at Large
6-4-11:
Diseased Animals
6 -4 -12:
Prohibited Species
6 -4 -13:
Premises Prohibited to Animals
6 -4 -14:
Rabies Control Regulations
6 -4 -15:
Permit Required
6 -4 -16:
Penalty
6 -4 -1: PURPOSE: The purpose of this chapter is to:
A. Protect animals from abuse, neglect and rabies:
B. Protect residents from annoyance, intimidation, injury and rabies by animals:
C. Establish the community's method of response to residents regarding situations involving animals:
D. Develop a program designed to encourage responsible pet ownership;
L. Assist the community's animal control program through the payment of fees and the enforcement of
animal violations_
F. Promote a harmonious relationship between man and animal: and
G. Protect the safety and general welfare of the public. (Ord. 06 -08, 4 -24 -2006)
6 -4 -2: CONSTRUCTION:
A. This chapter shall be liberally construed to the end that all animals are treated humanely and the
safety and welfare of the people of the village of Morton Grove shall be protected. Nothing in this
chapter shall be construed to supersede the Illinois animal control act- 510 Illinois Compiled
Statutes 5/1 et seq., the Illinois humane care for animal act, 510 Illinois Compiled Statutes 70/1 et
seq., or any state of Illinois or Cook County regulation dealing with the care or regulation of
animals, unless a provision of this chapter is in conflict with same, in which case the provision of
this chapter shall be controlling to the extent allowed by the Illinois constitution. To the extent
allowed by law, enforcement of this chapter, and any state of Illinois or Cook County law,
ordinance, or regulation dealing with the care or regulation of animals shall be concurrent.
B. The provisions of this chapter shall be severable and if any section, term, provision, or condition is
found to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, the
remaining sections, terms, provisions, and conditions shall remain in full force and effect. (Ord. 06-
08,4 -24 -2006)
6 -4 -3: DEFINITIONS: The following words, terms and phrases., when used in this
chapter.. shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context
clearly indicates a different meaning:
ANIMAL
Any living creature other than a man which may be affected by rabies.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
Any person or persons designated by the chief of police to perform
the duties set forth in this chapter.
CAT
Any member of the feline family (i.e.. Fells domesticus).
CERTIFIED APPLIED
An individual certified by the Animal Behavior Society
BEHAVIORIST
of North America, the American College of Veterinary
Behaviorist, or by an agency or organization approved by
the chief of police as having met the minimum standards of
education, experience and ethics to give professional advice
about animal behavior in general or about behavioral
problems of a particular animal.
CONFINED
Restriction of an animal at all times by the owner, or his
agent, to an escape proof building house, or other
enclosure away from other animals and the public.
DANGEROUS ANIMAL
Any animal determined pursuant to this chapter to have bitten or
attacked a person or a domestic animal withoutjustification or to pose
a serious threat or reasonable fear of physical injury to a person or
another animal', or has been used primarily or in part for the purpose
of fighting, or was trained for fighting. Any such dangerous animal is
hereby declared a public nuisance.
DOG
Any member of the canine family (i.e., Canis familiaris).
DOMESTIC ANIMALS
Animals commonly considered as house pets, including, but not
limited to, cats (Felis cams), dogs (Canis familiaris), and ferrets
excluding feral cats.
ENCLOSURE
A fence or structure of at least six feet (6} in height. forming or
causing an enclosure suitable to prevent the entry of young children,
and suitable to confine the animal. The enclosure shall be securely
enclosed and locked and designed with secure sides, top, and bottom
and shall be designed to prevent the animal from escaping from the
enclosure. If the enclosure is a room within a residence, it cannot have
direct ingress from or egress to the outdoors unless it leads directly to
an enclosed pen and the door must be locked. A dangerous or vicious
animal may be allowed to move about freely within the interior of the
entire residence if it is muzzled at all times.
FARM ANIMALS Includes, but is not limited to, cows, sheep, pigs and goats.
FERAL CAT A cat that is born in the wild; or the offspring of a domestic cat and /or
feral cat and not socialized; or a formerly domestic cat that has been
abandoned.
FOWL Includes, but is not limited to, chickens, turkeys, geese and ducks.
GUIDE DOG A dog that is trained by a recognized organization to assist a legally
blind person.
HAS BEEN BITTEN Has been seized, nipped or gripped with the teeth orjaws or scratched
by the teeth or nails or wounded or pierced, and includes contact of
saliva with any break or abrasion of skin.
IMPOUNDED Taken into the custody of a Cook County public animal control
facility or a facility designated for impounding by the animal control
officer.
RABIES INOCULATION The injection of an antirabies vaccine approved by the Illinois
department of agriculture.
KEEPER Any person, firm or corporation in possession of an animal for any
period of time.
MICROCHIP For the purpose of this ordinance, to implant an SAID (electronic
animal identification device) in an animal.
OWNER Any person, firm or corporation having the right of property of an
animal, or who keeps or harbors an animal, or who has in his care or
acts as its custodian or who knowingly permits an animal to remain
on or about any premises occupied or owned by him /her within the
village of Morton Grove.
PROPERLY CONTROLLED On the enclosed premises of its owner or on a leash and under the
control of a responsible person.
RABIES INSPECTOR A licensed veterinarian appointed by the board of commissioners of
Cook County, pursuant to the rabies control act of the state of Illinois.
SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY A physical injury that creates a substantial risk of death or that causes
death, serious disfigurement, protracted impairment of health,
impairment of the function of any bodily organ, or plastic surgery.
SERVICE ANIMAL Guide dogs and animals that have been trained and certified by a
recognized organization to assist the blind, hearing impaired, or the
physically handicapped.
STRAY ANIMAL Any domestic animal other than a cat that is not properly controlled or
found running at- large.
STRAY CAT A cat not property controlled or not in its owner's possession and
does not have either a microchip or collar and tag.
VICIOUS ANIMAL An animal that, without provocation or j ustifi cation, has bitten or has
attacked a person or domestic animal and causes serious physical
injury; or an animal that has been determined to be a dangerous
animal on two (2) or more separate occasions. Any such vicious
anima' is hereby declared a public nuisance. (Ord. 06 -08, 4 -24 -2006)
6 -4 -4 ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER:
A. The chief of police shall be responsible for the administration of this chapter, and may delegate the
authority to administer and enforce this chapter to one or more persons and may designate such
persons as animal control officers.
E. An animal control officer, any
upon private premises in order
investigations, or apprehend a
thought to be infected with rat
In an emergency;
Officer of the law, or any authorized village representative may enter
to enforce the provisions of this chapter, to make inspections or
stray animal, a dangerous animal, a vicious animal, or an animal
ies in the following circumstances:
2. With the permission of the owner, lessor, or agent of the owner or lessor- of the premises; or
Upon attaining a warrant issued by the village's adjudication hearing officer or a court of
competent jurisdiction.
C. It is unlawful for any person to impede or interfere or refuse to cooperate with an animal control
officer, an officer of the law, or an authorized village representative's enforcement of this chapter,
or to refuse to allow such person to enter upon a private premise in order to enforce the provisions
of this chapter, to make inspections or iinvestigations, or apprehend a stray animal, a dangerous
animal, a vicious animal, or an animal thought to be infected with rabies.
D. An animal control officer, an officer of the law, or an authorized village representative shall not be
held responsible for any injury or damage which may occur while in the pursuit of any dog or other
animal, or otherwise when enforcing the provisions of this chapter.
E. A police officer is authorized to kill any animal when he or she reasonably believes such action is
necessary for the protection of any person or animal. (Ord. 06 -08, 4 -24 -2006)
6-4 -5: OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Removal of Excreta: No animal owner shall allow feces to accumulate on any premises or property
including the owner's property to the point it becomes offensive to others in the area. An owner
shall immediately remove and dispose of any excreta from his /her animal left on the property of
another, and when accompanying the animal off of the owner's property, an owner shall have on his
person suitable means for removal of his /her animal's excreta and shall immediately remove and
dispose of any, feces left by the animal. Horses using bridle paths shall be considered an exception
to this section.
B. Number of Animals Per Premises: No owner or person shall keep more than seven (7) animals over
six (6) months of age on any premises, and not more than three (3) of such animals may he dogs,
cats, or ferrets of the same species. This section shall not apply to persons who are licensed to
operate animal hospitals or kennels.
C. Crossing Property Lines Prohibited: No owner of an animal shall allow his /her animal to cross his
or her property line, including, but not limited to, reachinLy over, under.. or through a fence, or to
keep or allow such animal to be on an unfenced portion of the owner's property, unless the animal is
properly controlled. No animal shall be allowed on the premises of another without that person's
permission. This section shall not apply to guide dogs, service animals or any animal being used for
law enforcement work.
D. Wild Animals; Possession Restriction: No person other than a licensed rehabihaitor or a person
licensed or authorized by Illinois law to care for and/or protect injured or wild animals, shall keep
or permit to be kept any wild animal on any premises except as part of a performing animal
exhibition or circus which is in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
E. Liability: The owner of any animal that has bitten, attacks, damages or injures any person.. the
property of any person, any publicly owned property, or another animal without justification shall
be liable for all injuries and damages sustained by such person or the owner of the injured animal.
(Ord. 06 -08, 4 -24 -2006)
6 -4 -6: CRUELTY TO ANIMALS:
A. Responsible Animal Care: Every owner shall ensure that their animals have adequate wholesome
food and water; proper protection from the elements: proper care and /or- attention to prevent undue
suffering or discomfort; and veterinary when necessary, to prevent any suffering or
discomfort.
B. Abuse of Animals: No person shall beat, torment, overload, overwork or otherwise abuse an animal.
C. Abandonment: No person may abandon any animal, which includes without limitation, the releasing
of any animal, or failure to take possession, control, or responsibility for any animal where it may
become a public charge or may suffer injury, hunger, or exposure. Any animal determined to have
been abandoned may be immediately transferred to an approved animal facility for humane
euthanasia or adoption. The owner of the abandoned animal shall be subject to a public safety fee
of five hundred dollars ($500.00).
D. Giving Awav Prizes: No person shall give away any live animal, fish, reptile or bird as a prize for,
or as an inducement to enter, any contest, game, or other competition, or as an inducement to enter a
place of amusement; or offer such as an incentive to enter into any business agreement whereby the
offer was for the purpose of attracting trade.
E. Chicks or Ducks: No person may sell.. offer for sale, barter or give away as a pet or a novelty any
baby chick, duckling or other fowl.
r Poison: No person may knowingly poison or cause to be poisoned any animal other than rats and
mice. using approved poisons.
G. Killing, Injuring Birds: No unauthorized person shall hill or wound, attempt to kill or wound. or
take the eggs or young of any fowl.
H. Negligence: No person shall act negligently with respect to any animal nor shalt they:
1. Permit or cause an unjustifiable risk to the wellbeing of any type of wild or domestic animal.
2. Permit or cause circumstances to exist that may result in any animal escaping from an
owner's premises by way of improper fences or other types of containment.
3. Use leashes or collars that are not fitted properly, or any type of fine that could injure or kill
any animal.
Killing, Injuring an Animal: No unauthorized person shall kill, or attempt to kill, or wound any
animal, or remove the young of any wild animal from its mother.
.1. Accidents; Rendering Aid: Any person who, as the operator of a motor vehicle, strikes a domestic
animal shall stop at once and render such assistance as may be possible and shall immediately
report such in or death to the police department, and to the animal's owner if the owner can be
ascertained.
K. Fight: No person shall cause, instigate or permit, promote, stage, hold, manage, conduct or carry on
any dog or cock fight, or other combat between animals or between animals and humans.
L. Confinement in a Motor Vehicle: No person shall confine any animal in a motor vehicle in such a
manner that places it in a life or health threatening situation by exposure to a prolonged period of
extreme heat or cold, without proper ventilation or other protection from such heat or cold. in order
to protect the health and safety of an animal, an animal control officer or a law enforcement officer
who has probable cause to believe that this subsection is being violated shall have the authority to
enter into such motor vehicle by any reasonable means after making a reasonable effort to locate the
responsible person. (Ord. 06 -08, 4 -24 -2006)
K Penalty: Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be fined in accordance with
Title 1, Chapter 4 of this Code. (Ord. 08 -22, 5 -12- 2008).
6-4 -7: DANGEROUS ANIMALS:
A. The chief of police or his designee may, after conducting an investigation, declare an animal to be, a
dangerous animal. Prior to said declaration, the village shall notify the owner of the animal of the
investigation and afford the owner an opportunity to answer allegations or submit information to the
chief of police or his designee within seven (7) days of the mailing of the notification. If the owner
has not registered his animal with the village, or the animal is not wearing identification, and the
owner is unknown or cannot be located, the notification provision of this section is waived. If the
owner is unknown or cannot be located, the animal may be immediately impounded. If the owner's
address is known, but the owner cannot be located, the notice shall be posted on the owner's
property or sent by certified mail to the owner's last known address. During the pendency of the
investigation and any subsequent nearing or appeal. the animal shall not be sold, given away. or-
relocated without the written approval of the chief ofpolice, and if necessary for the protection of
the public, the chief of police or his designee may require the animal be confined at a location
specified by the chief of police or his designee.
B. The following information may be considered as part of any investigation conducted pursuant to
this section:
Any testimony, documentation, or information regarding any pending or prior complaints,
citations, or arrests regarding the anima'.
2. Any medical or veterinary evidence regarding the animal.
At the request of and upon the advance payment by the owner- a written evaluation of the
animal by a certified applied behaviorist, a board certified veterinary behaviorist, or another
recognized expert selected by the chief of police.
If the animal is a dog, evidence of the propensities of the breed of the dog may be probative,
but shall not be the sole basis of a determination that the animal is a dangerous animai.
C. No animal shall be deemed a dangerous animal without clear and convincing evidence that the
animal meets the definition of a "dangerous animal" as set forth in this chanter.
D. An animal shall not be determined to be dangerous if the chief of police finds the conduct or alleged
conduct of the animal was justified because:
The attack or alleged attack by the animal was directed at a person or animal who at the time
was committing a crime or offense upon the owner or custodian of the animal or was
committing a willful trespass or other tort upon the premises or property occupied by the
owner of the animal.
The attack or alleged attack by the animal was directed at an animal or person who at the
time was abusing, tormenting, assaulting, or physically threatening the animal or its
offspring.
The animal was responding to pain or injury or was protecting itself, its owner- custodian. or
a member of its household, kennel, or offspring.
Testimony of a certified applied behaviorist, a board certified veterinary behaviorist, or another
recognized expert may be relevant to the determination of whether the animal's behavior was
Justified pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
El. Guide dogs and service animals and sentry, guard.. or police owned animals are exempt from this
section; provided, an attack or injury to a person occurs while the animal is performing duties as
expected. To qualify for exemption under this chapter, such animal shall be currently inoculated
against rabies in accordance with this chapter.
F. Any determination that an animal is
basis for said determination. The reZ
animal within five (5) business days
an explanation of the appeal process
a dangerous animal shall be made in writing setting forth the
ort shall be sent to the last known address of the owner of the
after it is issued by registered or certified mail and shall include
set forth in subsection K of this section.
G. If the chief of police or his designee declares an animal to be a dangerous animal, the animal's
owner shall pay a five hundred dollar ($500.00) public safety fee and shall comply with any or all of
the following conditions which the chief of police or his designee deems appropriate under the
circumstances.
Require the animal be confined in a secure yard. enclosure, or on a leash controlled by the
owner, or the owner's agent, at all times.
2. Require the animal to be spayed or neutered at the owner`s expense.
Require a microchip to be implanted in the skin of the animal by a licensed veterinarian. The
microchip shall identify the owner of the animal by name, address and telephone number.
The cost of the microchip and the procedure to implant the microchip shall be borne by the
owner of the dangerous animal.
Require a sign stating "WARNFNG - DANGEROUS ANIMAL - KEEP AWAY" be posted
in a prominent place at any premises where the dangerous animal is kept or confined. The
sign shall be legible from the public streets or thoroughfares upon which the owner's
property adjoins. The owner shall also display a sign with a symbol warning children of the
presence of a dangerous animal. Exact or similar signs shall be posted on the animal's
kennel, pan or enclosed structure. The cost of the signage shall be borne by the owner of the
dangerous animal.
Require the animal be evaluated at the owner's expense by a certified applied behaviorist.. a
board certified veterinary behaviorist. or another recognized expert selected by the chief of
police and/or completion of training or other treatment as deemed appropriate by such an
expert The owner of the animal shall be responsible for all costs associated with evaluations
and training ordered under this subsection.
Require the animal be directly supervised by an adult eighteen (18) years of agc or older
whenever the animal is off the property of its owner.
Require the animal to be muzzled whenever it is off the property of its owner in a manner
that will prevent it from biting any person or animal, but that shall not injure the animal or
interfere with its vision or respiration.
H. The owner of an animal found to be a dangerous animal must carry full liability insurance for any
damage, injury, or death caused by the animal in an amount not less than the amount of one hundred
thousand dollars ($ 100,000.00). Upon the declaration that an animal is dangerous, the owner of the
animal must provide proof to the village administrator or his designee that the owner possesses the
required insurance. Anytime thereafter, upon request of the village, the owner shall be required to
present proof that the owner is maintaining said insurance.
No owner or person shall knowingly or recklessly permit any dangerous animal to be at large within
the village unless properly controlled. The owner of a dangerous animal snail notify the village's
police department immediately upon learning the dangerous animal is unconfined or on the loose. or
if the animal has attacked a human being or domestic animal,
I
n addition to any other penalties imposed on its owner, a dangerous animal may be impounded by
written order of the chief of police or his designee, if the owner fails to comply with any
requirements of this chapter. The animal's owner shall be responsible for- all costs related to or
incurred as a result of said impoundment.
K. Within fourteen (14) days after the animal has been determined to be daangerous pursuant to this
chapter, its owner may appeal this decision to the village's administrative adjudication hearing
officer by filing a written request for a hearing on a determination with the village administrator. In
the event the owner fails to file a written request fora hearing within the requisite fourteen (14) day
period, or fails to appear at a scheduled hearing, the owner will be deemed to have waived the right
to a hearing, and the animal shall be deemed dangerous. All hearings before the village`s
administrative adjudication hearing officer shall be conducted pursuant to sections 3 -_iA -5 through
_3A =7 of this code. After hearing all relevant evidence, the court shall affirm the determination of
the chief of police if the nearing officer finds the animal meets the definition of a "dangerous
animal" as set forth in this chanter. The hearing officer's decision may be appealed pursuant to
section 3 -3A -11 ofthis code. At all times during any appeal process, the owner shall comply with
the requirements set forth by the chief of police, and pay all costs related to or incurred as a result of
any impoundment. (Ord. 06 -08, 4- 24- 2006)
6 -4 -8: VICIOUS ANIMALS:
A. The chief of police or his designee may, after conducting an investigation, declare an animal to be a
vicious animal. Prior to said declaration, the village shall notify the owner of the animal of the
investigation and afford the owner an opportunity to answer allegations or submit information to the
chief of police or his designee within seven (7) days of the mailing of the notification. If the owner
has not registered his animal with the village, or the animal is not wearing identification and the
owner is unknown or cannot be located, the notification provision of this section is waived. If the
owner is unknown or cannot he located, the animal may be immediately impounded. If the owner's
address is known, but the owner cannot be located, the notice shall be posted on the owner's
property or sent by certified mail to the owner's last known address. During the pendency of the
investigation and any subsequent hearing or appeal, the animal shall not be sold, given away or
relocated without the written, approval of the chief of police, and if necessary for the protection of
the public, the chief of police or his designee may require the animal be confined at a location
specified by the chief of police or his designee.
B. The following information may be considered as part of any investigation conducted pursuant to
this section:
Any testimony, documentation, or information regarding any pending or prior complaints,
citations, or arrests regarding the anima':.
2. Any medical or veterinary evidence regarding the animal.
3. Evaluation of the animal by a certified applied behaviorist, a board certified veterinary
behaviorist, or another recognized expert selected by the chief of police. Should the owner
of the animal request such an evaluation, the cost of said evaluation shall be paid in advance
by the owner.
4. If the animal is a dog, evidence of the propensities of the breed of the dog may be probative.
but shall not be the sole basis of a determination that the animal is a vicious animal.
C. No animal shall be deemed a vicious animal without clear and convincing evidence the animal
meets the definition of a "vicious animal" as set forth in this chapter.
D. An animal shall not be declared vicious if the chief of police or his designee finds the conduct or
alle?ed conduct of the animal was justified because:
The attack or alleged attack by the animal was directed at a person or animal who at the time
was committing a crime or offense upon the owner or custodian of the animal or was
committing a willful trespass or other tort upon the premises or property occupied by the
owner of the animal.
2. The attack or alleged attack by the animal was directed at an animal or person who at the
time was abusing, tormenting, assaulting, or physically threatening the animal or its
offspring.
The animal was responding to pain or injury or was protecting itself, its owner, custodian, or
a member of its household, kennel, or offspring.
Testimony of a certified applied behaviorist, a board certified veterinary behaviorist, or another
recognized expert may be relevant to the determination of whether the animal's behavior was
justified pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
�. A guide dog, service animal, sentry, guard, or animal used for law enforcement purposes are exempt
from this section; provided, an attack or injury to a person occurs while the animal is performing
duties as expected. To qualify for exemption under this chapter, such animal shall be currently
inoculated against rabies in accordance with this chapter.
F. Anv determination an animal is a vicious animal shall be made in writing setting forth the basis for
said determination. The report shall be sent to the last known address of the owner of the animal
within five (5) business days after it is issued by registered or certified mail and shall include an
explanation of the appeal process set forth in subsection I of this section.
G. If the chief of police or his designee declares an animal to be a vicious animal, the animal's owner
shall pay a five hundred dollar (5500.00) public safety fee and shall confine the vicious animal in an
enclosure approved by the chief of police or his designee. The only times a vicious animal may be
allowed out of the enclosure are:
If it is necessary for the owner or keeper to obtain veterinary care for the animal.
2. In the case of an emergency or natural disaster where the animal's life is threatened.
To comply with the order of a court of competent jurisdiction, and in such events the animal
shall be, securely muzzled and restrained with a ]cash not to exceed six feet (6') in length,
and shalt be under the direct control and supervision of the owner or keeper of the animal.
Any vicious animal which is not confined to an enclosure shall be immediately impounded
at the owner's expense. If the owner of the animal has not appealed the impoundment within
seven (7) days after the impoundment order has been issued, the animal may be euth^anized
at the owner's expense, pursuant to the Illinois humane euthanasia in animal shelters act.
H. If the chief of police or his designee declares an animal to be a vicious animal. the animal's owner
shall comply with any or all of the following conditions which the chief of police or his designee
deems appropriate under the circumstances:
Require the animal be impounded.
2. Require the animal be euthanized pursuant to the Illinois humane euthanasia in animal
shelters act.
Require the animal to be spayed or neutered at the owner's expense.
Require a microchip be implanted under the skin of the animal by a licensed veterinarian.
The microchip shall identify the owner of the animal by name, address and telephone
number. The cost of the microchip and the procedure to implant the microchip shall he
bornee by the owner- of the vicious animal.
5. Require a warning sign stating "WARNING - VICIOUS ANIMAL - KEEP AWAY" be
posted in a prominent place at any premises where the vicious animal is confined. The sign
shall be legible from the public street or thoroughfare upon which the owner's propel v
adjoins. The owner shall also display a si.n with a symbol warning children of he presence
of a vicious animal. Exact or similar signs shall be posted on the animal's kennel, pen or
enclosed structure. The cost of the signaae shall be borne by the owner of the vicious
animal.
Require the animal be evaluated at the owner's expense by a certified applied behaviorist, a
board certified veterinary behaviorist, or another recognized expert selected by the chief of
police and/or completion of training or other treatment as deemed appropriate by such an
expert. The owner of the animal shall be responsible for all costs associated with evaluations
and training ordered under this subsection.
I. Within seven (7) days after the chief of police or his designee has determined the animal to be a
vicious animal or has imposed any condition pursuant to subsection H of this section or has ordered
the animal's impoundment, its owner may appeall this determination or any such condition or order
of impoundment to the village's administrative adjudication he ng officer by 'filing a written
request for a hearing with the village administrator or his designee.
In the event the owner fails to file a written request for a hearing within the requisite seven
(7) day period, or fails to appear at a scheduled hearing, the owner will be deemed to have
waived the right to a hearing.
2. All hearings before the village's administrative adjudication hearing officer shall be
conducted pursuant to sections 3 -3A -5 through 3 -3A -7 of this code.
3. Upon filing of a notice of appeal, any order of euthanasia shalt be automatically stayed
pending the outcome of all appears so tong as the owner has given notification in writing of
the appeal to the chief of police or his designee.
4. After hearing all relevant evidence, the village's administrative adjudication hearing officer
shall affirm the determination of the chief of police or his designee if the hearing officer
finds the animal meets the definition of a "vicious animal" as set forth in this chapter, and
shall affirm any impoundment ordered and /or condition imposed by the chief of police or his
designee so long as there is a reasonable basis for the impoundment and/or condition.
5. The hearing officer's decision may be appealed pursuant to section 3 -3A -1 1 of this code.
At all times during any appeal process, the owner shall comply with the requirements set
forth by the chief of police or his designee, and pay all applicable impoundment fees.
The owner of a vicious animal shall notify the chief of police immediately upon learning the vicious
animal is unconfined or on the loose, or if the animal has attacked a human being or domestic
animal.
K. No owner or keeper of a vicious animal shall sell or give away the animal without the written
approval from the chief of police or his designee. Whenever an owner of a vicious'animal relocates.
he or she shall notify both the chief of ponce of the village of Morton Grove and the administrator
of county animal control where lie or she has relocated_
L. The. owner of an animal found to be a vicious animal must carry full liability insurance for any
damage, injury. or death caused by the animal in an amount not less than two hundred fifty
thousand dollars ($250,000.00). Upon a declaration an animal is vicious, the owner of the animal
must provide proof to the village administrator the owner possesses the required insurance. Anytime
thereafter, upon request of the village, the owner shall be required to present proof the owner is
maintaining said insurance. (Ord. 06 -08, 4 -24 -2006)
M. In addition to any other penalties, if an owner fails to comply with the requirements set forth in
suhsections G through Lof this section, the animal shall be immediately impounded and the owner
shall pay an additional fine in accordance with Title 1, Chapter 4 of this Code plus any
impoundment or related fees. (Ord. 08 -22, 5 -12 -2008)
6 -4 -9: NUISANCE ANIMALS:
A. No owner shall keep or harbor any animal in such a way that it creates a nuisance, such as
disturbing the peace by loud noises at any time of the day or night, allowing the premises to become
unsanitary or endangering neighbors or the general public. Examples of nuisance include, without
limitation, animals which:
Are not properly controlled;
2. Molest persons or vehicles by chasing, barking or biting;
Attack other animals;
Damage property other than the owner's;
Bark, whine, howl or make outer noises excessively:
6. Create noxious or offensive odors:
Are present at any location designated by signs to be a prohibited area.
Animals creating a nuisance may be trapped when they cannot otherwise be humanely apprehended.
B. Skunks, opossums, feral cats, stray cats, and raccoons found in the village of Morton Grove are
hereby declared to be a public nuisance. The village may. from time to time, establish noiicies to
assist residents to abate any such nuisance; however it shalt always be the responsibility of the
owner of any private property to remove any raccoon, opossum, feral cats, stray cats, or skunk or
the nest of said animal from his property. The owner /person in possession of said property shall
allow the animal control officer, any law enforcement officer, or other authorized village
representative to enter said property and inspect where skunks, raccoons, feral cats, stray cats. or
their nests are suspected to be present for purposes of investigating the property, and to assist or
direct the owner in removing said animal(s).
C. The village's .sanitarian, the animal control officer, police officers and /or any organization or
organizations, agent and employee of the village of Morton Grove are hereby authorized and
empowered to take any actions reasonably necessary to abate said nuisance and may.. for the
purpose of abating said nuisance, enter upon private property in an emergency, with the permission
of the owner. agent of the owner, or lessor of the premises, or upon attaining a warrant issued by the
villages adjudication hearing officer or a court of competentjurisdiction. (Ord. 06 -08. 4 -24 -2006)
6 -4 -10: STRAY ANIMALS:
A. A stray animal may be apprehended and impounded.
S. The animal control officer shall, promptly give notice to the owner of any stray animal so
impounded, unless the name or address of said owner cannot be ascertained.
C. The owner of any impounded stray animal shall pay all costs of impoundment including all fees for
boarding and medical care in addition to any fine imposed.
D. No impounded stray animal shall be released to anyone other than its owner or the owner's agent
and only after the owner:
Pays all current and/or outstanding fines related to said animal and the animal's owner shall
pay a one hundred fifty dollar ($ 150.00) public safety fee in order to secure the release of
said animal.
2. Pays all fees incurred for the impounding and/or boarding and care of the animal, if
applicable.
Presents proof of an animal permit, micro chipping, and current rabies vaccinations, if
applicable.
4. Presents proof the animal has been spayed or neutered or authorizes and pays for said
procedure.
Animals which are kept in the pound shall be in the charge of the animal control officer. Animals
unredeemed after seven (7) days may be disposed of in a humane manner as directed by the anima'
control officer.
E. Any anima': that has been impounded shall, at the direction of the animal control officer, be
microchipped by a licensed veterinarian. The microchip shall idcntify the owner of the animal by
name, address and telephone number. The cost of the microchip and the procedure to implant the
nnicroehip shall be borne by the owner of the animal.
F. The owner of any animal impounded pursuant to this section may appeal the order of impoundment
pursuant to the procedure set forth in subsection 6 -4 -81 of this chapter.
G. unless an appeal is pending, any impounded animal which has not been released to its owner within
seven (7) days after being impounded shall be humanely dispatched pursuant to the humane
euthanasia in animal shelters act or offered for adoption. (Ord. 06 -08. 4 -24 -2006)
6-4-11: DISEASED ANIMALS: No animal afflicted with an infectious disease
shall be exposed in any public place whereby the health of man or beast may be affected:
nor shall such diseased animal be shipped or removed from the premises of the owner thereof, except for
the treatment and/or under the supervision of the animal control officer to direct such disposition of any
diseased animal and such treatment of affected premises as to prevent the communication and spread of
contagion or infection, except in cases where the state veterinarian is empowered to act (Ord. 06- 08.4 -24-
2006)
6 -4 -12 PROHIBITED SPECIES: It shall be unlawful to own, keep or display within
the village any farm animals., bees, fowl, poisonous snakes or boa constrictors, or other
living creatures normally wild, dangerous to human Life, or carnivorous in nature, other than domesticated
house pets. It is no defense to a violation of this section that the owner or keeper of such living creature.
which is prohibited in this section, is attempting to domesticate said creature. (Ord. 06 -08, 4 -24 -2006)
6 -4 -13: PREMISES PROHIBITED TO ANIMALS:
A. it shall he unlawful for any dog, cat or other animal, even though on a leash. to be in or enter upon
any restaurant, or any place where food is sold or processed, except establishments selling or
treating pet animals.
B. It shall be unlawful for any dog, cat or other animal, even though on a leash, to be present at or
upon any school premises, public playground or public swimming pool, unless permission is
granted by the agency which has jurisdiction over such school or facility.
C. The provisions of this section shall not apply to guide dogs, service animals or animals engaged in
law enforcement activities. (Ord. 06 -08, 4 -24 -2006)
6 -4 -14: RABIES CONTROL REGULATIONS:
A. All owners of dogs. cats and ferrets over fog (4) months of age shall have such animals inoculated
against rabies by a licensed veterinarian at such intervals as required by the state of Illinois. No
dogs, cats or ferrets over four (4) months of age may be boarded at a kennel. unless the animal has
been inoculated as required by this section.
B. Any licensed veterinarian who inoculates a ferret, dog or cat against rabies shall procure from the
department of rabies control, county of Cook, serially numbered tags, one to be issued with each
inoculation certificate. Such tags shall at ail times be attached to the collars or harnesses worn by
the ferrets, dogs or cats for which the certificates and tags have been issued.
C. Every veterinarian or other person discovering or suspecting any animal to be suffering with rabies
shall forthwith report such fact to the animal control officer and the Cook County department of
animal control, giving the name and address of the owner of such animal and the license number
thereof, if known. If such animal after examination is suspected to be suffering with such disease,
the animal shall be immediately impounded according to regulations adopted by the county
department of animal control at the expense of the owner. If' such animal should die during the
interval of observation, the intact brain shall forthwith be delivered to the laboratory of the state
department of public health.
D. it shall be unlawful for the owner or person in control of any animal, when notified such animal has
bitten, scratched or has otherwise injured any person so as to cause an abrasion of the skin. to
euthanize, sell or give away such animal or to permit or allow such animal to be taken bevond the
limits of Cook County. It shall be the duty of such owner to immediately notify the animal control
Officer. The owner, person in control or custodian of any animal suffering from rabies or which
exhibits clinical signs of rabies, or which has bitten any person or any animal or been bitten by
another animal having or suspected of having rabies shall immediately cause the animal to be
confined or impounded pursuant to subsection E of this section- If any dangerous, vicious or other
animal suspected of suffering from rabies cannot safely be taken up and impounded, such animal
may be killed by any law enforcement officer or animal control officer of the villave. However. in
all cases where any animal so slain has bitten any person or caused an abrasion of the skin of any
such person, it shall be the duty of the officer slaying such animal to immediately delive:-the
carcass and the brain of such animal to the state department of public health. No person shall
remove anv animal from any place of impoundn7ent or confinement without the consent of the
animal control officer.
E. Any animal required to be confined or impounded pursuant to subsection D of this section, shall be
impounded or confined under the observation of a licensed veterinarian for a period of ten (10)
days, except the animal control officer may by written order permit such confinement to be reduced
to a period of less than ten (10) days. When evidence is presented the animal was inoculated against
rabies within the time prescribed by law, it may be confined it), a house, or in a manna- which will.
prohibit it from biting any Person for a period of ten (10) days, if a licensed veterinarian adjudges
such confinement satisfactory. The veterinarian shall examine the animal on the first, fifth, and
tenth day from twenty -four (24) hours of time of the bite. The veterinarian shall submit report o'f the
clinical condition of the animal to the animal control officer within twenty -four (24) hours after the
animal is presented for examination, giving the owner's mane, address, the date of confinement, the
breed, description, age, and sex of the animal, and whether the animal has been spayed or neutered,
on appropriate forms approved by the Illinois department of public health. At the end of the
confinement period, the animal shall be examined by a licensed veterinarian who shall certify, if
appropriate, the animal is free of rabies. If such animal should die during the interval of observation,
the intact brain shall forthwith be delivered to the laboratory of the state department of public
health.
F. When a person has been bitten by a police dog, the police dog may continue to perform its duties
for the peace officer or law enforcement agency and any period of observation of the police dog
may be under the supervision of a peace officer. The supervision shall consist of the dog being
locked in a kennel, performing its official duties in a police vehicle, or remaining under the constant
supervision of its police handler.
G. Whenever the number of animals suffering from rabies or animals running at large within the
village shall be such as to endanger the public health, public safety, or general welfare, the animal
control officer upon recommendation of the village president and board of trustees shah apply to the
Illinois department of agriculture for quarantine. A proclamation of the village president and board
of trustees containing such declaration shall be published at least once in some newspaper of
general circulation in the village. After the first publication of such proclamation by v the village
president and board of trustees, it shall be unlawful for the owner or custodian of an animal to
permit such animal to be at large contrary to the terms of such proclamation. (Ord. 06 -08, 4 -24-
2006)
6 -4 -L5: PERMIT REQUIRED:
A. It shall be the duty of every owner of any ferret, dog or cat over six (6) months of age to obtain a
permit to own said animal from the village clerk and pay a permit fee as herein provided. The owner
shall provide the village clerk with proof the animal has been currentiv inoculated against rabies acrd
that said inoculation has not expired as a condition of obtaining and maintaining said permit. If any
person is found guilty of violating any part of section 6 -4 -6 of this chapter, or of being cruel to
animals, the chief of police is authorized to revoke all permits to own animals held by such person
and the village clerk is authorized to refuse to issue any new permit to such person for a minimum
of one year, as deemed necessary to prevent further cruelty to any animal.
B. Any such revocation or refusal to issue a permit to own an animal may be appealed to the village's
administrative adjudication hearing officer by filing a written request for a hearing with the village
administrator or his designee. In the event the owner 'fails to file a written request for a hearing
within the requisite seven (7) day period, or fails to appear at a scheduled hearing, the owner will be
deemed to have waived the right to a hearing. All hearings before the village's administrative
adjudication hearing officer shall be conducted pursuant to sections 3-3A -5 through _>- 3;A -7 -7 of this
code. —
C. i'he annual permit fee for any ferret, dog or cat shall be twenty -five dollars ($25.00), unless the
animal has been spayed or neutered and microchipped, in which event the fee shall be ten dollars
($10.00). Annual permits will only be issued with valid proof the animal is in compliance with
subsection 6 -4 -14A of this chapter. If an owner fails to obtain a permit as required by this section,
in addition to any fine imposed, the permit fee shall be increased to fifty dollars (550.00). Animal;
registered prior to July 1, 2011, that have a lifetime registration are exempt from the annum
registration provision of this chapter.
D. Upon registering the animal, the owner shall receive a permit tag which must be fastened to the
animal's collar and worn by the animal at all times. Any ferret, dog or cat which does not have such
a tag while in or upon any public street may be deemed to be a stray pursuant to section 6 -4 -10 of
this chapter. (Ord. 06 -08, 4 -24 -2006)
6 -4 -16: PENALTY: Except as specifically specified otherwise in this chapter, any
Person violating or aiding in or abettino? the violation of any provision of this chapter or
counterfeiting or forging any certificate, permit or tag, or making misrepresentation in regard to any matter
prescribed by this chapter, or resisting, obstructing, or impeding the animal control officer or any
authorized officer in enforcing this chapter, or refusing to produce any animal for inoculation or who
removes a tag from an animal for purposes of destroying or concealing its identity. shall be fined in
accordance with Title 1, Chapter 4 of this Code. Each day a violation continues shall be deemed a separate
violation. (Ord. 08 -22, 5 -12 -2008)
SECTION 3: The terms and conditions of this ordinance shall be severable and IF any section, term,
provision, or condition is found to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the remaining sections, terms, provisions, and conditions shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4: In the event this ordinance or any part thereof is in conflict with any statute,
ordinance.. or resolution or part there, the amendments in this ordinance shall be controlling and shall
supersede all other statutes, ordinances, or resolutions but only to the extent of such conflict. Except as to
code amendments set forth above in this ordinance, all chapters and sections of the Morton Grove Village
Code as amended shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval
and publication in pamphlet form according to law.
PASSED THIS 13`� day of June 2011.
Trustee
DiMaria
Trustee
Gomber«
Trustee
Grear
Trustee
Marcus
Trustee
Thi11
Trustee
Toth
APPROVED BY ME THIS 13`" DAY OF JANUARY 2011
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cool: County, Illinois
ATTESTED and FILED in my office
This 14`x' DAY OF JUNE 2011
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Cleric
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Resolution 11 -28 �I
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT
WITH INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR THE
2011 SEWER LINING PROGRAM
Introduced:
May 23. 201 l
Synopsis:
To authorize the execution of a contract with Insituform Technologies, Inc.,
12897 Main Street, Lemont, Illinois, for the 2011 Seiner Lining Pr°o,grarn.
Purpose:
The 2011 Sewer Lining Program is necessary to maintain the Village 's sewer
system. The program includes the repair of a sanitary sewer on Sayre
Avenue from Emerson Street to Golf Road and the sanitary sewer on
Emerson Street from Harlem Avenue to Octavia Avenue.
Backeround:
The Village contracts with a sewer lining contractor to rehabilitate sewers
within the Village to maintain the structural integrity, improve efficiency,
decrease infiltration.. and extend the service life of the sewer. The cured -in-
place pipe reduces costs. parkway destruction.. tree removal, and resident
inconveniences caused by traditional repairs requiring excavation. This
contract was bid through the Local Government Public Improvements
l Consortium for Sewer Lining Improvements which, resolution 11 -19
authorized on April 1 1, 201 1, and bids were publicly opened and read at the.
Village of Winnetka Village Hall on May 5, 2011.
Prohrams, Departments
Public Works, Engineering Division and Sewer Division,
or Groups Affected
Fiscal impact:
The estimated base bid contact value is 563,394,80. Since this is a unit
price contract. the final contract amount will be based on the actual quantity
of work performed.
Source of Funds:
Funding for the 2011 Sewer Lining Program is in the Enterprise Fund -
Account No.: 405034'- 552290 in the amount of 572,000.00
Workload Impact:
The Public Works Department, Engineering Division, as part of their normal
work activities, performs the management and implementation of the
program.
Administrator
Approval as presented.
Recommendation:
Second Readinn:
11 Not required
Special Considerations or
None
Requirements:
Respectfully Submitted: k li
Village Administrator
Prepared by - Reviewed by: Pv
Joseph .. Dahm ;AssistantDirectorofPublicWorks Teresa
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Liston, Corporation Counsel
Resolution 11 -28
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH
INSITUEORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR THE
2011 SEWER LINING PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove (Village), located in Cook County. Illinois, is a
home rule trait of government raider the provisions of :Article 7 of the 1970 Constitution of the State
of Illinois, can exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government affairs,
including but not limited to the power to tax and incur debt; and
WHEREAS, the 2011 Sewer Lining Program is necessary in order to maintain the
Village's infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the base bid sewers included in the 201 1 Sewer Lining Program are as
follows:
Size and Tvpe Street Between Leneth
8" Sanitary Sewer Emerson Street Harlem Ave to Octavia Ave 480 LF
8 "' Sanitary Sewer Octavia Avenue Emerson St to Wilson Terrace 310 LF
8" Sanitary Sewer Sayre Avenue Emerson St to Golf Rd 1,515 LF
and
WHERAS, on April 11, 2011, the Village Board of Trustees passed Resolution I 1 -19
Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Morton
Grove and the Local Government Public improvements Consortium for Sewer Lining
Improvements: and
WHEREAS, the Local Government Public Improvements Consortium advertised invitino
I ids for the 2011 Sewer Lining Program; and
WHEREAS, three bids were received. publicly opened, and read atl 1:00 am on May 5, 2011
at the Village of Winnetka, Village Hall, with the Morton Grove bid results as follows:
Contractor Total
Insituform Technologies, Ina $63.394.80
Visu -Sewer of Illinois $84,817.50
Michels Corporation 592,134.00
: and
WHEREAS, the low bidder Is Insitufom Technologies, Inc., 12897 Main Street, Lemont.
Illinois 60439: and
WHEREAS, funding for the above work is included in the Village of Morton Grove 2011
Budget in Account Number 405034- 552290 in the amount of 572,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the qualifications and avaitabihty of the low bidder have been verified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS
clauses into this Resolution as though fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as
heremabove set forth.
SECTION 2. The Village President of the Village of Morton Grove is hereby authorized to
execute, and the Village Clerk to attest, a contract with Insitufom Technologies, Inc., 12897 Main
Street, Lemont, Illinois 60439, based upon their bid for the "201 i Sewer Lining Program" in the
estimated amount of 563,394.80.
SECTION 1 The Village Administrator and Village Engineer are hereby authorized to
coordinate the implementation of this contract with Insitufom Technologies, Inc.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval.
PASSED this 23rd tray of May 2011
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
DiMaria
Gomberg
Grear
Marcus
Thill
Toth
APPROVED by me this 23rd day of May 2011
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED and PILED in my office
This 24th day of May 2011
Tony S. Kaiogerakos. Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
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_ Resolution 11-29
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT
WITH ARROW ROAD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
FOR THE 2011 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROG=RAM
Introduced:
May 23, 201 1
I
Objective:
To authorize the Village President to execute a contract with Arrow Road
Construction Company for the 2011 Street Improvement Program.
Purpose:
The 2011 Street Improvement Program is necessary to maintain the quality,
drainage, and drivability of the streets in the Village. The current program includes
the resurfacing and ancillary improvements on 18 streets.
Background:
This contract was bid through a public process in which the contract was advertised
and sealed bids were received. Twelve bid packages were purchased and six bids
were submitted (bid tabulation attached). Arrow Road Construction Company of
Mount Prospect, Illinois was determined to be the lowest responsible bidder.
Arrow's qualifications and availability were verified. 'rile proposal amount is
$298,538 less than the Engineer's Estimate of Cost. The bid process conformed to
the Village's purchasing requirements. This project is required to comply with, the
Illinois Prevailing Wage Act Villaa staff recommends the bid of Arrow }load
1 Construction Company in the amount of $1,325,512.80 be accepted.
Programs, Departments
Public Works, Engineering Division
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
The estimated contract value is $1325j] 21.80. Since this is a unit price contract,
the final contract amount will be based on the actual quantity of work performed.
Source of Funds:
Capital Project Fund 305060 - 553340. Proceeds from 201 1 (Forward Morton
Grove) bond issue.
Workload Impact:
The Public Works Department, Engineering Division, as part of their normal work
activities, per forms the management and implementation of the program.
Administrator
Approval as presented.
Recommendation:
Second Reading:
Not Required
Special Considerations or
I None
Requirements:
Respectfully submitted: Ea .
Joseph P Wa %, Village Administrator
Prepared by: _ Reviewed by:
Chris Tomich. Village Engineer
Resolution 11 -29
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH
ARROW ROAD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
FOR THE 2011 STREET IMPROVEMENTPROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Village. of Morton Grove (Village), located in Cook County, Illinois.. is ahomerule
unit of government under the provisions of Article 7 of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois, can
exercise any powcr and perform any function pertaining to its oovenument affairs, including but not limited
to the power to tax and incur debt; and
WHEREAS, the-201 I Street Improvement Program is necessary in order to maintain the Village's
infrastructure: and
: and
WHEREAS, the 201 I Street Improvement Program includes the following streets:
L Capuima. Avenue from Austin Avenue to west of Manmota Avenue
2. Carol Avenue from School Street to west of Marmora Avenue
3. Church Street from Merrill Avenue to Oriole Avenue
4. Church Street from Waukegan Road to Lehigh Avenue
5. Churchill Avenue from Dead End to west of Natoma Avenue
6. Crain Avenue from Austin Avenue to west of Marmora Avenue
7. Enfield Avenue from Shermer Road to Belleforte Avenue
5. Hoffman Terrace from Nashville Avenue to Narragansett Avenue
9. Hoffman Court from cul -de -sac to Hoffman Terrace
10, Lake Street from Oleander Avenue to Harlem Avenue
11, Maple Street from Washington Street to Church Street
12. Marion Avenue from Beckwith Road to Emerson Street
13. Marmora Avenue from Lake Street to Emerson Street
14. Merrill Avenue from Maple Street to Lvons Street
15. New England Avenue from Davis Street to Beckwith Road
16. Oak Park Avenue from Dempster Street to Davis Street
17. Oketo Avenue n-om Suffield Court to Lake Street
18. Oriole Avenue from Dempster Street to Church Sweet
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department advertised in the April 21, 2011, issue 03 the Pioneer
Press Newspaper inviting bids on the "2011 Street Improvement Program "; and
WHEREAS, the notice for this contract was published for fourteen calendar days prior to the date set
for the receipt of bids: and
WHEREAS, the bidding procedures comply with purchasing requirements of Municipal Code Title
1, Chapter 9, Article A, Section 2; and
WHEREAS., the terms of this contract Will comply with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act: and
WHEREAS. Twelve bid packages were purchased; and
WHEREAS, six bids were received, publicly opened and read at the Public Works Facility at 1 0:00
am. on Tuesday, May 10, 20l 1, with the corrected bid results as follows:
Contractor Total
Arrow Road Construction Company $1,325,512.80
A Lamp Concrete Contractors $1,485,965.00
J. A. Johnson Paving Company $ L545.428.00
Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. $1,554,251.00
Peter Baker & Son Company $1,559 430.00
Plote Construction, Inc. SL584.700.00
and
WHEREAS, the low bidder is Arrow Road Construction Company o'fMount Prospect. Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the qualifications and availability of the low bidder have been verified: and
WHEREAS, the low bid of Arrow Road Construction Company is $298,538 less than the Engineer's
Estimate of Cost: and
WHEREAS, funding for the above work in the amount of $2,525,000 is included for this work in the
Village of Morton Grove 2011 Adopted Budget in Account Number 305060 - 553340,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TIIE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS clauses
into this Resolution as though fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as hereinabove set forth.
SECTION 2. The Corporate Authorities accept the bid of Arrow Road Construction Company in the
amount of 51,325,512.80.
SECTION 3. The Village President of the Village of Morton Grove is hereby authorized to execute
and the Village Clerk to attest a contract with Arrow Road Construction Company, based upon their bid for
the 2011 Street Improvement Program in the amount of S 1,3?5,512.80.
SECTION 4. The Village Administrator, Director of Public Works and Village Engineer and their
designees are hereby authorized to take all steps necessary to oversee.. implement this contract.
SECTION 5. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval.
PASSED THIS 23rd DAY OF MAY 2011
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
DiMaria
Gomberg
Grew
Marcus
Thill
1 oth
APPROVED BY ME THIS 23`d DAY OF MAY 2011
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED and FILED in my office
This 20' DAY OF MAY 2011
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village ofMonon Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Legislative Summary
Ordinance 11 -14
AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF IWIORTON GROVI - --
UNIFIER DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION I2 -4 -3 TO ALLOVd DRS' CLEANING AND LAUNDRY
OPERATIONS IN THE C1 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Introduction:
Synopsis:
Purpose:
Background
Programs, Departs
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Admin Recommend:
Second Reading;:
Special Consider or
Requirements:
Mav 9. 2011
This ordinance will' approve a text amendment to amend the Unified Development Code to
allow dry cleaning operations in the C i Commercial District.
To allow dry cleaning operations in the C? Commercial District.
The Unified Development Code (UDC) is a comprehensive set of regulations for thezonin,
of land and development of parcels within the Village, Currently, the UDC allows dry cleaning
retail only (only pickup and drop of uses in the C1 General Commercial District. The cm-rent
applicant has submitted a request requesting an amendment to allow on -site cleanine and
aundering operations for dry cleaners. While the applicant desires to locate dry cleaning
facility in L,onore Plaza, which is zoned Ci; the Village's review of the current proposal is for
all CI areas of the Village .
Based on review of zoning requirements from four other communities (Elmhurst Glenview_
Niles. Skokie), staff determined three of these communities (Elmhurst, Glenview. Skoi:ie)
allowed some form of on -site cieaning and laundering in at least one commercial district in each
community. In considering this request, staff also considered sizes of existing commercial space
in the Village, and operations for these facilities. Based on this research. the recon -tro cd
anguage in the amendment would limit such facilities m 5000 square feet, and would limit
operations to those articles dropped off and picked up at the same site, These limas will it
The applicant's proposed tenant space
limitations which were adopted by the 'Dian
maintain the retail /cornmercia.l focus of such use
location and operations adhere to the recommended
Commission as part of their recommendation.
The Plan Commission recommended approval of these amendments.
Building and Community and Economic Development Departments
N/A
N/A
These amendments will be implemented by the Director of CornmunirY Development and the
Building Commission in the normal course of business.
4pproval as presented
2equired — Municipal Code Book chance
None
Submitted b5 : r fI; Af,.
.iosLYi F, Wade Village Administrator
Prepared by:
Reviewed by s� J
Teresa Hoffman Liston. Corporation Counsel
John D. SaicL Community and Economic Development Director
ORDINANCE 11 -I4
AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
SECTION 12 -4 -3 TO FELLOW DRY CLEANING AND LAUNDRY OPERATIONS
IN THE C2 GENERAL COINTMERCIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove (VILLAGE), located in Cook County, Illinois, is a
home rule unit of government under the provisions of Article 7 of the 1970 Constitution of the State of
Illinois, can exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government affairs,
ncluding but not limited to the power to tax and incur debt: and
WHEREAS, the Village continuously reviews and, as it deems necessary, updates existing
Municipal Codes to assure they are kept current and relevant; and
WHEREAS, the applicant.
Plan Commission in Case Nc. PC
amendment to the Village of Mort
cleaning and laundry operations in
Jay Brown for Lonore Plaza has made aproper application to the
I 1 -0 1 to consider and recommend the adoption of a certain text
)n Grove Unified DPvelarment Code, Section 12-4-3 to allow dry
the C1 General Commercial District: and
WHEREAS, upon public notice duly published in the Morton Grove Champion Newspaper. a
newspaper of general circulation in the Village of Morton Grove, which took place on March 31, 20] i.
and a public hearng conducted on April 21, 2011, relative to the above referenced case as which time
all concerned parties were given the opportunity to present and express then-views for the
consideration of the Plan Commission. As a result of said hearing, the Plan Commission made certain
recommendations and conditions through a report dated April 26, 2011, a copy of which is attached
hereto and made a part hereof and marked as "A' "' and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have concluded allowing dry cleaning and iaundn�
operations with fimits in the C General Commercial Zoning District is appropriate and consistent with
the intent of the Ci District within the Village of lvlorton Grove, and is consistent with development
trends within the surrounding areas of the Village of Morton Grove, and will allow for gueater
flexibility, and creativity in th e. use of available land within the Village: and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have considered this matter at a public meeting and find
the text amendment, when evaluated in the context of the whole Village, serves the public good.
WHEREAS, the Village is desirous of assuring all policies are kept current and relevant.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTI. ILLINOIS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Corpoiate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS
clauses into this Ordinance as though fuliv set forth therein thereby making the findings as hereinabove
set forth,
SECTION 2: The following section of the Unified Development Code, 1-2-4- 1 D. entitled
"Uses" (for the C? General Commercial District) is hereby amended to add the following:
D. uses:
Categories of Use C -1 C -2 CC /R
Dry cleaning establislunent of 5000 sq feet or less, consisting of P X �X
on -site cleaning and/or laundering limited to articles drooped off
at the same location
SECTION 4: The Corporate Authorities, in particular the Village cleric, are hereby authorized
and directed to amend all pertinent records of the Village of Morton Grove to conforns to this text
amendment.
SECTION This Ordinance shall be in frill force and effect from and after its passago
.
approval and publication in pamphlet form according to law.
PASSED this 2" day of May 201 i.
Trustee DiMaria
Trustee Gombera
Trustee Great
Trustee Marcus
'Trustee Thill
Trustee ; oth
APPROVED by me this 23rd day of May 2011.
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this
may 24 °' day of Mav 2011,
Tony S. Kaiogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Cirove
Cook County, Illinois
EXHIBIT "A"
Village ,%iorton
Pianiaing Con=aission
Zoning Board of A�aPeaps
To. Village President and Board of Trustees %
From: Ronald L. Farkas, Chairman, Planning Commission
Date: April 26, 2011
Re. Plan Commission Case PC11 -01; Request for Text Amendments to the
Unified Development Code regarding dry cleaning uses in the C1
District
Commission Report
Legal notice for this public hearing was published in the Morton Grove Champion newspaper on
March 31, 2011. As this request is for a text amendment, not a request for a specific site, no
Public notice signs or notification letters were required.
On .April 21, 2011, a public hearing was conducted by the
notice of said hearing was duly provided, as noted above,
PC 11 -Di consists of a request by applicant Jay Brown for
north side of Dempster between Shermer and Harlem) for
Development Code to allow dry cleaning operations Oncluc
General Commercial District.
Morton Grove Plan Commission after
for Plan Commission case PC it Ol.
Lonore Plaza 7132 -7188 Dempster;
I amendments to the Unified
ling cleaning and iaundering) in the Cl
3onn D. Said, Director 0f Community Development and Village Planner, introduced the case on
behalf of the Viliage� He reviewed the details of the request; including what the Village's Unified
Development Code (UDC) currently aliows, what similar uses are allowed in other communities,
and what the proposed amendment would gpmprise.
The applicant was represented at the hearing by Mr. Jay Brown, as well as Mr, Rob Spiro
(representative for the Dry Cleaning Factory; proposing to locate at 7148 Dempster in Lonore
Plaza), Mr. Brown and Mr, Spiro, along with Mr. Said from the Village, provided an overview and
testimony concerning the request, which included the following:
Dry Cleaning operations in the Ci Distric are currently allowed as retail-only Opel atlons, meaning
that no dry cleaning or laundering can be done on site. A review of zoning regulations of four
other communities (Elmhurst, Glenview, Niles, and Skokie) indicates varying degrees of allowance
for dry cleaning operations inciuding on -site cleaning and iaundering operations. In all but one
community (Niles) these uses are allowed, at least to a Certain degree, In commercial zoning
districts. These are summarized as follows:
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• Elmhurst: Dry cleaning /laundry establishments permitted in all commercial
ciisr, icts. No differentiation between retail and on -site dry cleaning
operations.
• Glenview: Retail dry cleaning and laundry permitted in B -1 commercial, dry
cleaning on-site establishments and laundries allowed as conditional uses
(essentially soeclal uses) in B -2 commercial, and dry cleaning on-site
establishments and laundries aliowed as permitted uses ir. B -3 commercial
o Niles: P.etail -only dry cleaning uses permitted in 31 and B2.
c Skokie: Dry cleaning establishments (including on -site up to 3500 square
feet) permitted In NX, TX, CX, Retail Street, BI, 521 33, B4 commercial
districts. Dry cleaning and laundry establis'nments with on -site operations
(no size limit) allowed as special uses in M1, M21 M3 manufacturing districts.
Mr. Said further explained that Staff recommends that such uses be limited to spaces contalnino
5000 square feet or less, with a limitation that all on -site cleaning and laundering operations be
limited to laundry dropped off and Picked up at that site. Nir. Said submitted that these
limitations are appropriate for the C1 District, so that such operations maintain a size that is
reasonably consistent with other commorcial uses, and so that such uses do not become central
dry cleaning plants that would not be suitable for a commercial /retaii area. Mr. Said finally noted
that at least one such operation already exists in the C1 District in t'ne village with iegal non-
conforming status. -
There were no members of the public that wished to speak concerning this project.
After conclusion of the presentation, the Commission then posed a number of questions and
comments concerning the chemicals associated with dry cleaning, as well as the machinery and
noise associated with such operations. Some Commissioners expressed concerns regarding the
environmental aspects of dry cleaning solvents, and whether these chemicals oosed any hazard
to dry cleaners employees. The Commission reviewed whether such concerns should be
addressed through the zoning review process, or under other jurisdictions such as the Fire Code,
State regulations, and federar law,
Mr. Brown and Nir. Spiro testified that the chemicals and procedures in use now are much safer
than those used In the past by dry cleaning operations, They also testified that the cleaning
machines are essentially closed loop systems that are safe for emgioyees and have minimal
chance for spillage, Fire Department Captain Bill Porter then explained requirements regarding
applicable Fire Code regulations, and requirements of other agencies such as at the State and
Federal level.
Eventually, Commissioners determined that the proposed tent amendment does not address the
types of solvents that can be used in dry cieanmr, facilities. The Commission also concluded that
while such Issues are Important, they are not within the purview of the Village's zon)no
requirements or UDC, but instead are within t'ne jurisdiction of the Fire Department, Fre Code,
State and Federal agencies. Therefore, a majority of the Commission concluded that considering
such topics as part of the current appiicadon is not part of their jurisdiction.
During Plan Commission action on this request, ongoing concerns regarding these uses, including
Chemical and machinery concerns, as well as the potential size for dry cleaners, resulted in a no
vote by one Commissioner. That Commissioner also expressed the opinion that such uses should
De soedai uses.
Findings of Fa=
The Plan Commission then reviewed the applicable language for the amendment process, as
specified in Section 12 -16 -4E of the Unified Development Code. The Commission concurred with,
and based their decision on, this information.
The amendment process is intended as a too, to aeiju.Tt the pro visions of this
c ode.,,, whenever new conicutions, situations or isnorso ®edge of general significance or
application occurs. .Pt is not intended to reAfeve particular hardships nor to confer
specie / privi %ges or rights,
_. The proposed text amendment recognizes that dry cleaning operations can be operated in a
safe manner consistent with other retail and commercial uses in the 21 District, based on
new conditions consisting of improved operational procedures and improvements to
cleaning solvents.
2. Chemicals present in the operations of such facilities are no more damaging than those
present in other retail facilities, such as paint and paint thinners at a home improvement
_ store,
Limiting such uses to a 5000 square foot maximum, and to cleaning of only those amdes
Cropped Off al the same location will maintain consistency with the intent oft he C1 Dlstric .
4. The proposed amendment does not relieve a par ticuiar hardship nor confer a special
privilege or right; rather it provides an opportunity far all such operations to locate in C1 if
consistent with applicable limitations and requirements.
Commission Recommendation
Commissioner Gabriel moved, and Commissioner Roepenack seconded seconded, to recommend
approval of the Text Amendment with Staff recommendations, for this request.
The motion carried: lies 6; No 1
The voting:
Chairman Farkas Ave
Commissioner Blonz Aye
Commissioner Dorgan Aye
Commissioner Gabrlei Ave
Commissioner Ramos Aye
Commissioner Roepenack Ave
Commissioner Shimanski No
The Plan Commission's recommendation for approval would include the following language in
the UDC (new language is bold and &�aficred):
CRTIGORIH OF USE
11 C� CR,
DR" CLRANING — RETAIL
pY CLHA1V TVG ES7AB'fFSHMHNT OF 5000 SOPiARE FEET OR LES.5; F
COA`SZ577NG OF OIV -SITF CLEANING AkPIOR LAUNDERING
LIMITED TOAR77CLE.S DROPPED OFFA7• THESAMELOCA770N
Legislative Summa€-v
AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES
TO THE NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE
Introduced:
Synopsis:
Purpose:
Background:
Programs, Departments
or Groups Affected
FiscalImpact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Administrator
Recommendation:
Second Reading:
Special Considerations or
Requirements:
Respectfully submitted.
May 23, 2011
To authorize the appointment of a delegate and alternate delegates to the
Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC).
NWMC requires the appointment of a delegate and alternate(s) to the
NWMC Board,
The Village is a member of the Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC).
The Mayor is the delegate and if he is unable to attend and represent the
Village in NWMC Board matters. alternate delegates are needed to represent
the Village. This resolution designates the Village Administrator and a
selected Village Trustee as the alternate delegate(s).
Administration and Legislation Departments.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Participation in the NWMC is performed as part of normal work activities.
Approval as presented.
Not required.
None.
G7-1 z
Village /administrator
Prepared by: NZ 7 f'
Teresa Fioffinao Lislon. Corporation Counsel
RESOLUTION 11 -30
AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENTS OF DELEGATES
TO THE NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove (Village), located in Cook County, Illinois, is a
home rule unit of government under the provisions of Article 7 of the 1970 Constitution of the
State of Illinois, can exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its govern vent
affairs, including but not limited to the power to tax and incur debt: and
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove adopted the contract and by -laws of the.
Northwest Municipal Conference by ordinance and thereby became a member: and
WHEREAS, said participation at the monthly Northwest Municipal Conference -
meethigs allows for one voting delegate to vote on behalf the municipally which shall be the
Mayor. In the absence of Mayor Daniel J. Staackmann, the Village Administrator aid /or a
designated Village `Trustee may cast a vote for the municipality.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS
clauses into this Resolution as though fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as
hereinabove set forth.
SECTION 2: Joseph F. Wade, Village Administrator and Maria Toth, Village Trustee of
the Village of Morton Grove are hereby appointed to represent the Village of Morton Grove on
the Board of the Northwest Municipal Conference commencing on May 25, 2011.
SECTION 3: Joseph F. Wade, Village Administrator, of the Village of Morton Grove
and /or Maria Toth, Village Trustee are hereby selected as alternative delegates to serve if Mayor
Daniel D. Staackmann is unable to carry out his aforesaid duties as the delegate of the Village of
Morton Grove to the Northwest Municipal Conference Board.
SECTION 4: This Resolution small be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption.
PASSED THIS 23`d day of May 201 i.
Trustee DiMaria
Trustee Gomberg
Trustee Grew
Trustee. Marcus
Trustee Thill
Trustee Toth
APPROVED BY ME THIS 23`s day of May 2011
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED and FILED in my office this
24`11 day of May 2011.
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois