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The Village of Harwood Heights - Established 1947

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2012 Ordinance Index

12-01 Amending the Village of Harwood Heights code of ordinances to provide for two-tiered age definition of curfew for minors

12-02 Amending the Village of Harwood Heights code of ordinances to prohibit the sale of synthetic cannabinoids

12-03 Giving the 4600 block of North New England Avenue the Honorary Name of Norbert Pabich Way and authorizing the Village of Harwood Heights to install signs stating the Honorary Name

12-05 Granting planned development permit approval to Bradford Equities, LLC, for a grocery store and accessory parking at the Southwest corner of Lawrence and Oketo Avenues, 7401 W. Lawrence Avenue and 4700 North Oketo Avenue


2011 Ordinance Index

11-01 To amend the Harwood Heights Village Code Section 4.12.070 Regarding the Number of Class "B" Liquor Licenses

11-02 Amending Chapter 18.16.010 of the Village Code to Correct the description of the fee assessed for an administrative adjudication hearing

11-03 Amending Chapter 10.76 of the Village Code to incorporate changes to the Automatic Traffic Law Enforcement System to comply with SB 935

11-04 Extending the expiration dates of the final eligibility lists for the promotion to Sergeant and promotion to Lieutenant

11-05 Amending the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to provide for an increase in fine for parking in or blocking an alley

11-06 Amending the Harwood Heights code of ordinances to provide for a processing fee for the senior citizen vehicle sticker exemption

11-07 Amending the Harwood Heights code of ordinances to provide for an increase in fine for unauthorized parking in a public or private parking lot

11-08 Amending the Harwood Heights code of ordinances to provide for an increase in fine for the improper parking of recreational vehicles, boats and campers

11-09 Amending the Harwood Heights code of ordinances to provide for an increase in the fine for violations of the stopping, standing and parking ordinances

11-10 Amending the Harwood Heights code of ordinances to provide for an increase in fine for parking that obstructs the free movement traffic

11-11 Amending Ordinance 10-15 of the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances regarding the installation of remotely read water meters

11-12 Making Certain Findings Under Section 17.52.010 of the zoning ordinance and granting certain conditional variances allowing the installation of size-compliant led signs to replace existing sign in front of Mitty's Bar & Grill

11-13 Authorizing establishment of "Paver Brick" Fundraiser and establishment of standards govering engravings

11-14 Amending Section 17.52.240 of the Village Code to provide for comprehensive and standardized procedures to recover costs for certain professional fees and other costs incurred by the Village of Harwood Heights for certain zoning relief, subdivision, planned unit developments and other land development applications reviews and approvals    

11-15 conditionally approving certain zoning map amendments and variances requested by the owner of 6817-6829 W. Montrose Avenue to enable expansion of surface parking lot (Las Palmas:6817-6829 W Montrose)

11-16 authorizing entry into a 10 year lease agreement, with options for renewal, for use of certain village-owned real property for parking purposes by Harwood Heights, LLC 

11-17 Adopting prevailing wage rates to be paid to laborers, mechanics and other workers peforming construction of public works in the Village of Harwood Heights, Cook County, ILLINOIS

11-18 The 2011-2012 Appropriation Ordinance for the Village of Harwood Heights, Cook County, Illinois

11-19 Concerning the use of outdoor fireplaces in residential districts

11-20 Amending Title 13.04.050 (A) (B) of the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances Concerning Access and Use of the Village Fire Hydrants

11-21 Providing for a salary increase effective May 1, 2011 for the non negotiated village employees

11-22 Authorizing an extension of the contract between the Village of Harwood Heights and ARC Disposal Company, Inc. to serve as private scavenger for solid waste pick up in the Village through April 30, 2012 

11-23 Authorizing village membership in national joint powers alliance (NJPA) and competitively bidding for computer/technology supply purchases through NJPA's national competitve bidding process to ensure the highest quality and lowest prices for computer purchases

11-24 Authorizing the borrowing of funds for the general municipal corporate purposes of the Village of Harwood Heights

11-25 Amending the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to create the appointed position of Police Commander within the Harwood Heights Police Department


11- 26 To Codify Standards, Procedures and Regulations Governing Procurement Procedures Involving Federal Funds, Equal Employment Opportunities, Fair Housing, The Prohibition of Excessive Force, And Officials' Interest in Contracts in Order to Protect and Preserve the Village's Eligibility to Receive Federal CDBG Funds through the Illinois Disaster Recovery "IKE" Public Infrastructure Program


11-27 Amending the Structure and Membership of the Special Events Committee


11-28 Authorizing entry into a 10 year lease agreement, with options for renewal, for the use of certain village owned real property for parking purposes by Butera Finer Foods 

11-29 Amending the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to clearly identify and review the prerequisite conditions required for reserved residential parking for persons with disabilities

11-30 Amending the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to require a license for independent scavengers that remove abandoned property left in alleys and at curbside

11-31 Creating a Human Resource and Insurance Committee

11-32 Amending the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to provide for the annual issue of visitor parking passes for streets designated as resident parking only

11-33 Extending a temporary moratorium for all uses in the M-1 and M-2 Manufactoring Districts

11-34 Amending Section 3.040.060 of the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to adopt State Competitive Bidding Laws 

11-35 Amending Chapter 10.68 to reduce the number and expand the type of unpaid vehicular violations that lead to vehicle immobilization

11-36 Implementing the Smoke Free Illinois Act

11-37 Amending Article 2 ("Gas Tax") of chapter 3.20 ("utility Taxes") of the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to levy a more effective & collectible natural gase use tax on transactions not otherwise subject to municipal natural gas utility occupation taxes

11-38 The sale of surplus personal property owned by the Village of Harwood Heights

11-40 Authorizing the execution of the IMLRMA "Traditional" contribution agreement

11-41 Amending the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to Create the designation of "no thru street- local traffic only" for streets located within residential areas of Harwood Heights

11-42 Providing for the submission of a public question regarding electric aggregation to the voters of the Village of Harwood Heights at the general primary election to be held on March 20, 2012

11-43 Amending article 2 ("Gas Use Tax") of chapter 3.20 ("Utility Taxes") of the  Harwood Heights code of ordinances to enhance the collectibility of the gas use tax and to more closely align village gas use tax regulations and nomenclature with other home rule municipalities

11-44 Levying Taxes for the general corpoarte and other purposes for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2011and other purposes for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2011 and ending April 30, 2012 for the Village of Harwood Heights, Cook County, Illinois

11-45 Abating the tax heretofore levied for the year 2011 to pay the interest and principal on $2,510,000 General Obligation Bonds, series 2006B of the Village of Harwood Heights, Cook County, Illinois

11-47 Amending the official zoning map of the Village of Harwood Heights

2010 Ordinance Index

10-01 Amending the Harwood Heights Village Code 3.04.020 to provide for the public posting of expenditures on the Village of Harwood Heights internet website

10-02 Providing a salary increase effective January 1, 2010 for the non negotiated police personnel

10-03 Providing for the buyout of the healthcare benefits plan for non negotiated village employees

10-4 Providing for the partial reimbursement of the insurance deductible of the non negotiated village employees

10-05 Amending Title 10.52.060 of the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances Concerning Parking in Residential Districts

10-06 Amending Title 2.12.180 of the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances Concerning Committee of the Whole Meetings 

10 -07 Establishing a self - storage facility accommodations tax  

10-08 Amending the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to provide for an increase in Impound Bond, Fee and Penalty 

10-10 To repeal the owner-occupancy requirement for all existing and new condominium developments and condominium conversions

10-11 Establishing an emergency services and disaster and adopting rules governings the emergency services and disaster agency 

10-12 Provide for the licensing and inspection of home occupations

10-13 Amending the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to repeal the clean up bond for fence permits

10-14 Repealing and replacing article 6 of the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to regulate door to door solicitation on private property in the village

10-15 Amending the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to provide for the Installation of Remotely Read Water Meters

10-16 Authorizing the borrowing of funds for the general municipal corporate purposes of the Village of Harwood Heights

10-17 Granting a special use permit for Clear Wireless LLC D/B/A Clearwire in the R-1 single family residential district (7171 W Gunnison Street)  

10-18 Adopting prevailing wage rates to be paid to laborers, mechanics and other workers performing construction of Public Works in the Village of Harwood Heights 

10-19 Authorizing the sales by public auction of personal property owned by the Village of Harwood Heights

10-20 Amending the Harwood Heights code of ordinances to provide for an increase in fees for the settlement of compliance warning tickets

10-21 Approving  a ground sign for Aldi food market

10-22 The 2010-2011 Appropriation for the Village of Harwood Heights

10-23 Amending Chapter 3.64 of the Village of Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to repeal the self-storage facility accommodations tax and replace the same with a tax imposed on the privilege of renting non-residential real property for the primary purpose of long term storage of personal property  

10-24 Establishing procedures for the recording of closed sessions in the Village of Harwood Heights
 
10-25 Amending Chapter 10.72 of the village code to alter the scope of vehicles subject to seizure and impoundment 

10-26 Amending Title 2.32.010 (A) of the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances Concerning the Creation of the Police Department

10-27 Extending a temporary moratorium for all uses in the M-1 and M-2 manufactoring districts 

10-28 Authorizing the sale of surplus village property

10-29 Sunsetting Chapter 3.64 of the Village of Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances on April 30, 2011

10-30 Denying the joint special hardship appeal application of B/T Acquisitions company and Mega Driving School, Inc.-2 
 
10-31 Levying taxes for the general corporate and other purposes for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2010 and ending April 30, 2011 for the Village of Harwood Heights

10-32 Abating the tax heretofore levied for the year 2010 to pay the interest and principal on $490,000 general obligation bonds, series 2006a of the Village of Harwood Heights

10-33 Abating the tax heretofore levied for the year 2010 to pay the interest and principal on $2,510,000 general obligation bonds, series 2006B of the village of Harwood Heights

10-34 authorizing the execution of IMLRMA "traditional" contribution agreement

10-35 An amended ordinance providing for the buyout of the healthcare benefits plan for eligible village employees


2009 Ordinance Index

09-01 giving the 5000 block of Oconto Avenue the Honorary name of Edward Connelly Sr. Avenue and authorizing the Village of Harwood Heights to install signs stating the honorary name    

09-02 Amending Title 2 ("Administration and Personnel") Chapter 2.12 ("Board of Trustees"), Section 2.12.060 ("Meetings open to the public") of the Harwood Heights Village Code regarding the inclusion of Committee Of The Whole. 

09-03 Amending Title 2 ("Administration and Personnel") Chapter 2.12 "Board of Trustees"), Section 2.12.180 ("Committee Of The Whole") of the Harwood Heights Village Code regarding the scheduling, minutes and voting at such meetings 

09-04 amending title 2 ("Administration and Personnel") Chapter 2.12 ("Board of Trustees), Section 2.12.220 ("Duties") of the Harwood Heights Village Code regarding the review of all municipal ordinances  

09-05 amending Title 2 ("Administration and Personnel") Chapter 2.16 ("Village Clerk"), Section 2.16.080 ("Minutes and recordings of the board meetings") of the Harwood Heights Village code regarding the inclusion of Committee Of The Whole Meetings 

09-06 amending Title 2 ("Administration and Personnel") Chapter 2.28 ("Other offices and employees") Section 2.28.050 ("Building Commissioner/Building Inspectors (Part Time") of the Harwood Heights Village Code regarding the development and maintenance of the vacant building registry. 

09-08 Authorizing the execution of IMLRMA Minimum/maximum Contribution Agreement

09-09 Amending Ordinance 08-16 the Harwood Heights Village Code to adopt an automated traffic law enforcement system

09-10 Amending the village code section 10.52.065 to include 6437-6453 Sunnyside Avenue in the Table inset identifying location of resident parking only

09-11 Amending the village code section 2.12.260 regarding standing committees and special committees

09-12 Amending the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to provide for an expansion and reorganization of standing committees to provide for committees focused on enviromental issues and the built enviroment 

09-13 establishing a special event committee

09-14 Establishing prevailing wages for public works in the Village of Harwood Heights, Cook County, IL

09-15 Amending the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to provide for an increase in parking fines applicable to violations of resident parking only

09-16 Removing the no parking restriction on the 4700 Block of Sayre Avenue

09-17 Amending the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances Section 17.12.020 R1 Single Family Residential District to include a paver block option to meet the 40% open to the sky requirement for a rear yard

09-18 Amending the Harwood Heights Code to authorize, implement and establish procedures for an Administrative Adjudication Sysytem

09-19 Amending the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to provide for an increase in Parking Fines applicable to violations of parking prohibitions

09-20 Amending the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to create the appointed office of Chief of Public Safety

09-21 The 2009-2010 Appropriation Ordinance for the Village of Harwood Heights, Cook County, Illinois

09-22 Amending the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to provide specific penalties for operating overweight and/or overdimension vehicles in violation of village regulations

09-23 Amending the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to create fair housing regulations in the Village of Harwood Heights

09-24 Amending the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to increase the minimum age of bar attendants/tenders to twenty-one years of age

09-25 Amending the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to establish a metered rate for the billing of water use by "Not for Profit Agencies" located in the village

09-26 Amending the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to establish a Sewer Service Fee for "Not for Profit Agencies" located in the Village

09-27 Authorizing the execution of the IMLRMA minimum/maximum contribution agreement

09-28 amending the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to provide specific penalties for operating second division vehicles beyond maximum registered gross weight of vehicle and load

09-29 amending the Harwood Heights code of ordinances to delineate apportion liability for medical expenses incurred by arrestees while in village custody

09-30 establishing a temporary moratorium for all uses in the M-1 and M-2 Manufacturing districts

09-31 Amending the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances Section 8.16 Garbage to create a garbage fee for single family units and multiple family units of three units or less

09-33 Levying Taxes for the general corporate and other purposes for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2009 and ending April 30, 2010 

09-34 Abating the Tax heretofore levied for the year 2009 to pay the interest and principal on $490,000 general obligation bonds,series 2006A

09-35 Abating the Tax heretofore levied for the year 2009 to pay the interest and principal on $2,510,000 general obligation bonds, series 2006B

09-36 Amending the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances Section 10.20.030(A)(2) Vehicle Fees Table Inset of increase the annual Vehicle Sticker Fees Effective January 1, 2010

09-37 Amending the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances Section 8.20.20 (10) Noises Prohibited to include an extension of construction/repair hours to Saturday and Sunday

09-38 Amending the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances Section 13.04.180 to include the Garbage Fee to the Delinquency Procedure for unpaid bills (Water, Sewer and Garbage) and to the Application Hierarchy for partial payment of delinquent bills 

09-39 Amending the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances Section 13.04.160 to create a unified billing system for water, sewer and garbage services delivered to single family units and multiple family units of three units or less 

09-40 Imposing a Motor Fuel Tax by adding chapter 3.25, Subsections .010 through .070 to the Harwood Heights Village Code