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Staff said the state’s change will cause an estimated $4 million to $4.5 million annual gap in village revenue; the village would collect a local tax closely modeled on the prior state collection to preserve existing municipal funds. Proponents argued the move maintains services without steep budget cuts; opponents said trustees should identify expense reductions first and avoid increasing tax burdens.

Chris (staff) explained the tax applies to unprepared grocery items (food intended to be taken home and prepared) and does not apply to prepared foods, alcohol, tobacco or dietary supplements. He noted many neighboring municipalities have enacted the municipal grocery tax as the state ended its distribution. Staff estimated the village’s collection-handling fee to be about $90,000 annually.

Trustee Jesse Healy expressed skepticism about new taxes and asked about expense cuts; staff said reductions would require service or staffing cuts with material impacts. Trustee Justin Milani (public comment) questioned timing and accused the administration of shifting campaign messaging, a claim other trustees rejected. Trustee Josie Lawler and Trustee Jesse Lawrence argued the tax continues an existing levy the village had been receiving and that adopting municipal collection preserves core services; Trustee Lawrence said the local municipality can later adjust policy if revenues change.

On roll call the motion to recommend the ordinance passed 4–2 (Trustees Healy and Dusty Malani voted no). The committee forwarded the item to the Village Board for formal adoption; staff said the municipal tax, if adopted, will be separately identified in future revenue disbursements so the village can track its effect going forward.

The committee’s action is a recommendation to the board; no final tax rate change is effective until the Village Board adopts the ordinance and any collection mechanisms are implemented.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","9.2.2025 - Village of Orland Park - Committee of the Whole","oneSentenceSummary","Faced with a $4–4.5 million projected revenue hit after the state discontinued its grocery tax distribution, the Committee recommended adopting a municipal grocery retailer's occupation and service occupation tax to maintain revenue; the vote passed 4–2.","taxTitle","Orland Park, Cook County, Illinois","taxId",8380,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6128083,"Orland Park committee approves purchase of 17101 Wolf Road to address flooding and zoning",440,4706000,5146000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5752015-f14b0dd57b06a1196e83b64a86e00c41&start=4706&end=5146","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5752015-f14b0dd57b06a1196e83b64a86e00c41/thumbnail_4706000.jpg","/articles/6128083/Orland-Park/Cook-County/Illinois/Orland-Park-committee-approves-purchase-of-17101-Wolf-Road-to-address-flooding-and-zoning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6128083-2ebbe78ddb03a5dcff79ead8506f97c7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770496593&Signature=GlMOtvGDQ9oPVCPHdPF98hOygBgbAxuDEyPEYiK7OBQwG395VETfKGJpqNGuWk7Gd13rbeI6pAl6CBFb28E68PsBefn~SrLCLAs1YDXgC0pEzTkdvjHK~q60yWSNCoaykCzoBFmsuPiXF5IGSlOsrAsl9StoiESO8v015cxrdoiif9GVf5N~LX00r5pa64AN85WAL4vwlZvLR4KFpYHzAv5tlb8AAHttjksQtcoGn1znFL4TyVL~fpiYDbOnVUhlZOSaiJ1PO0F538w0iXgeF12In1TIpnpWje8phfBaJv9VHEbrPQowONTN~y0a76~d5d0QoCr5VpqjQ~lmHP2w0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Committee of the Whole recommended the Village Board approve and authorize execution of a purchase-and-sale contract to acquire 17101 Wolf Road for $1.3 million, a transaction staff described as a strategic step to block an unwanted county proposal and to gain land needed for flood control and future annexation.

Staff described a recent proposal to locate a vehicle repossession business on an unincorporated parcel surrounded by residential neighborhoods. After public opposition and a village resolution against the county proposal, village negotiators reached terms to purchase the parcel. The village also owns adjacent property; acquiring this parcel would allow the village to annex surrounding unincorporated areas, bring them into municipal zoning, and pursue stormwater and flood‑mitigation improvements staff said are necessary to reduce recurring closures of Wolf Road.

Senior staff (Steve) described the parcel’s zoning in unincorporated Cook County (C-4) and noted permitted commercial uses that village leaders found incompatible with adjacent homes. He also pointed to floodplain maps and the village’s interest in restoring parts of the corridor to reduce flooding that can block emergency access. Staff said the parcel acquisition is part of a broader strategy to control land use along the corridor and to create stormwater basins that would mitigate regional flooding.

Trustees asked procedural questions, including whether multiple appraisals were required; staff said one appraisal is sufficient under home-rule authority. The committee voted to recommend approval; the roll call was unanimous and the motion passed. The village will proceed with the purchase contract and plans to integrate the parcel into stormwater planning and annexation work. If negotiations with an additional adjacent owner are unsuccessful, staff said eminent‑domain authority remains an option for the village to secure other parcels cited in the presentation.

No construction details or specific flood‑control designs were adopted at the meeting; staff said those would follow the acquisition and annexation process.","The Committee recommended the village board authorize purchase of a county parcel at 17101 Wolf Road for $1.3 million to secure land for flood mitigation, annexation and future land‑use control; the motion passed.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6128088,"Committee recommends responsible‑bidder ordinance for construction projects",865,2355000,3220000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5752015-f14b0dd57b06a1196e83b64a86e00c41&start=2355&end=3220","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5752015-f14b0dd57b06a1196e83b64a86e00c41/thumbnail_2355000.jpg","/articles/6128088/Orland-Park/Cook-County/Illinois/Committee-recommends-responsiblebidder-ordinance-for-construction-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6128088-8487a7742d9c61422d2dcffd74efcbfb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770496593&Signature=fm8l8vjCesGgvbWst22mlglezwiueLQ6Ez0cPt5pp9woEey3mJhoZcCmy6~CH10-qztBHPk241BnaDzg9usLHwDhybloYk-NuN4jJlnS9XwjTjukJhRws04t-cPgWz~GgyZ2IFUspKvsZCWYePu0WmZxwPgnFTvV5cDjzqn1L5TZSV9dkESEkZawXvd936DuiCEeo6f2l-N1EgEJoMxf2iUCwOOpD7K5AyFuVtq37PuUwx8BDwIci53LGW45l2jNZh8ldq3b-KSY7KOrDSV3OZk6oTzeBrqZA1NIOBGitfA0fkSUzuTQT0QxS5rTn4-JUAY2mdH0fehtLXl60G2JuA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Committee of the Whole voted to recommend that the Village Board adopt an ordinance amending Title 1, Chapter 16 to establish criteria for determining a responsible bidder on village construction projects above a $25,000 threshold.

The measure, described by staff as codifying practices the village already uses, requires bidders to meet licensing, insurance and past‑performance standards and encourages participation in registered apprenticeship and training programs. Staff said the village already includes these terms in procurement templates but lacks an ordinance backing them up.

Staff explained the proposed responsible‑bidder ordinance (RBO) is intended to promote “fair, open and competitive bidding,” to improve project performance and to encourage workforce development by incentivizing apprenticeship participation. The presentation noted neighboring suburbs use similar ordinances; the village’s draft applies the RBO to construction contracts greater than $25,000, a threshold chosen to align with the village’s existing procurement practices.

Some trustees asked whether the RBO would effectively require union contractors; staff and legal counsel said the apprenticeship and training language does not mandate union membership and non‑union firms may qualify if they operate registered apprenticeship programs approved by the U.S. Department of Labor or Illinois Department of Labor. Trustees also asked about impacts on small landscapers and other contractors who commonly bid under $25,000; staff noted the $25,000 threshold reduces the ordinance’s effect on smaller vendors.

Trustee Josie Lawler moved to recommend adoption; the motion passed on roll call with Trustee Jesse Healy recorded as the sole no vote. The committee directed the ordinance to the board of trustees for consideration; staff will finalize ordinance language and supporting contract templates before the board vote.

The action codifies a policy the village has been using in practice for several years, according to staff, but adds explicit ordinance language and apprenticeship-related criteria for the construction‑contracting context.","After review, the Committee recommended that the Village Board adopt an ordinance codifying a responsible‑bidder standard for construction projects over $25,000, intended to promote workforce development and reduce project delays.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6128093,"Committee debates vendor disclosure rule; ordinance tabled for redrafting",1371,941000,2312000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5752015-f14b0dd57b06a1196e83b64a86e00c41&start=941&end=2312","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5752015-f14b0dd57b06a1196e83b64a86e00c41/thumbnail_941000.jpg","/articles/6128093/Orland-Park/Cook-County/Illinois/Committee-debates-vendor-disclosure-rule-ordinance-tabled-for-redrafting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6128093-dde1be62e9fcd7ba155cc6e840d974b7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770496593&Signature=hCUH-JHwF-8bX4zjwWU6Ff5ndfj9QLlRCp5tG1iGC1o~d6IYG0OWhNypx2gdHyxBRWJa3GrbSjQCdh-mkfudWZUoRl-4SIHbO2UI-xQs2cJUlboNSx2HzvFTeWG2Erm7kOYijkPvGqAg7~~NktUf28u063c8G2MLcURpfhXB5yPOmCWq-N1A44AYRTxKpQuSmrCcacbTfRQP5GfCEOcGR4U4i3K0U53fmpCpsUGgti2eD3KvO6qS10wEeg4o0IHjZUxrv3lvRYHHLhf8PdFpfRpuwWga-lD32Cted6c6YbLb~jkUGLufp4iBLvkUypY4seqlzsrXXZMD9kBD98m81A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Committee of the Whole discussed a proposed ordinance to amend Title 1, Chapter 16 of the municipal code to require vendors to disclose business relationships with elected officials, the village manager and department directors. Trustees debated the scope, lookback period and monetary threshold before tabling the ordinance for further revision.

The proposal would broaden existing ethics disclosures so vendors, as well as officials, would report certain business ties. Under the draft, relationships within the last 10 years that exceed a monetary threshold would be disclosed; the draft threshold was $2,500 but several trustees and staff urged raising it to a higher, more consistent level.

Village staff (George) summarized the draft: the ordinance “strengthens that ordinance by requiring vendors, not just elected appointed officials, but vendors to disclose business relationships that they have with elected officials, the village manager, and department directors,” and that disclosures would cover a 10-year lookback for amounts above the threshold. He added the rule would also require vendors to disclose anticipated relationships in the next 12 months.

Trustees raised confidentiality and practical concerns. Trustee Jesse Healy (self‑employed) said the draft might unduly burden sole‑proprietors and expose private pricing and client details; he asked whether the form would require billing rates or just a yes/no threshold. Staff answered the draft includes a field for “monetary value or benefit received,” but trustees suggested simplifying to a yes/no indicator above the threshold and aligning the threshold with state guidance (a suggested $7,500 or 7.5% figure was discussed).

Trustees also asked about enforcement and consequences. Staff said the disclosure is not intended to bar a vendor from receiving awards; nondisclosure could trigger a later inquiry if an undisclosed relationship is discovered. The ordinance would add reciprocal obligations: vendors file disclosures and named officials would make acknowledgements; officials still have existing statement-of-economic-interest obligations at the state and county level.

After discussion, Trustee Dusty Malani moved to table the ordinance to allow attorneys and staff to redraft the language to clarify thresholds, the form and confidentiality protections; Trustee Josie Lawler seconded. The committee voted to table the item by roll call; the motion passed with all trustees present voting aye. Staff was asked to incorporate suggestions and return the revised draft to the committee for further review before forwarding it to the board.

No ordinance was adopted at the meeting. The committee’s action was procedural: staff will revise the draft language to address trustee concerns about thresholds, form fields, reciprocity and privacy before the next review.","Trustees discussed a proposed amendment to the procurement/ethics code requiring vendors to disclose business relationships with officials and senior staff; after questions about scope, threshold and confidentiality the committee voted to table the item for redrafting.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6128099,"Residents split as Orland Park considers splash pad at Evergreen View Park",3561,257000,3818000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5752015-f14b0dd57b06a1196e83b64a86e00c41&start=257&end=3818","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5752015-f14b0dd57b06a1196e83b64a86e00c41/thumbnail_257000.jpg","/articles/6128099/Orland-Park/Cook-County/Illinois/Residents-split-as-Orland-Park-considers-splash-pad-at-Evergreen-View-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6128099-d3151e7ad64ef67e7f116c2b62cfffb1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770496593&Signature=LQO~Fw64g4mR9EvWpVHx2-m5xwckutCOzzbyfud~588wJ21oZs1~Vf~UWwQiUJa7D94gkgx2chirfdtGMaXuDTGmI5ie9SZIn0iF-tdoVAoAjyd0JAtbfWZ-A4sgjQtaVe6NerzFqKdN7Nha~fgjwjVee2T9MWERjD0uaIYXw5P4mvJ~Cu4Ajjkd5kqgP8tadzR3bq38HgcLTsVZRKNa9JoSOCIROa23-nGJTwJs4DrvDYbmtggpAQYuyIzBw4OmZRzbnKHYtl5YSPU7OGr0Mj0kEttt0mTQ~hcwQOZzZEYIzB3IBgoqTAv7mFHz9l8Nk9n2evtCx-qV3d~WlcefcA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Orland Park trustees reviewed a conceptual plan for Evergreen View Park and heard strongly divided public comment Monday as they prepare an OSLAD grant application due Sept. 30. The board instructed staff to produce two refined design options — one that includes a splash pad and one without — and to return to the committee with an updated survey and plans before finalizing the grant submittal.

The discussion matters because the village is pursuing a $600,000 reimbursable Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant that requires community engagement; whatever the board submits in the application will largely determine the project scope if the grant is awarded.

At public comment, residents who live adjacent to the park described traffic, safety and character concerns if a splash pad were added. “A splash pad may be a wonderful idea, but not here,” said Leanne Burke, a founding resident of Evergreen View, who told trustees the park’s narrow surrounding roads and existing cut-through traffic would make additional visitors unsafe. Another neighbor, Susan Morris, said she supports many upgrades but was “firmly opposed to adding a splash pad,” citing limited parking, vandalism and maintenance risks and noting larger splash pads in neighboring towns are sited away from residential areas and are gated or have bathrooms.

Other residents and survey respondents supported some form of water feature. Kate Bernhardt, who volunteers with local dog rescue groups, said she is “a hard no on a dog park,” but also urged subtle playground upgrades and more trash and water stations. Parks staff presented the conceptual plan and summarized two neighborhood engagement meetings (54 attendees at the first meeting, nine at a second) and an online survey with 98 responses; staff said about 50% of survey respondents favored a splash pad while meeting feedback was more mixed.

Parks consultant Ray (staff) showed images of a simple ground-level splash pad — “a 20-foot diameter” pad with fountains activated by a button and no filtration — and explained such a system would use potable water that goes straight to wastewater and typically operates seasonally. He also noted the park’s playground and pavilion are already scheduled for replacement (the playground in 2026; the pavilion and swings in the coming year), and that adding restrooms would substantially increase project cost and visual impact.

Trustees asked for more narrowly defined options. Trustee Chelsea Leiblatt suggested a smaller, low-profile water feature or “water table” alternatives that would be less likely to attract regional traffic. Trustee Josie Lawler said staff was leaning toward a modest fountain-style splash pad with fountains coming from grade, which appears least likely to change the park’s look when not in use. Trustee Jesse Healy and others said the neighborhood’s existing traffic and safety conditions weigh against a splash pad at this location.

After discussion the board directed staff to refine two grant-ready concepts (one with a modest splash/water feature, one without), to re-survey residents with those clear options, and to return with updated designs and community input for further consideration at the next Committee meeting. Staff said there will be more public outreach during final design if the grant is approved.

The board made no final commitment to build any particular feature; trustees and staff emphasized the OSLAD application must reflect a community-backed concept. If awarded, the grant is reimbursable and the final scope and construction schedule would be determined later.

Residents who want updates on the plan were told staff will post revised materials and send a follow-up survey; trustees asked for a revised presentation at the next Committee meeting before the grant deadline.","Orland Park officials reviewed a conceptual plan and community feedback on Evergreen View Park and directed staff to refine two grant-ready options after polarized public comment over a proposed splash pad.","actionData","errors"]

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