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2013 Ordinance Index
13-01 Authorizing the borrowing of funds for the general municipal corporate purposes of the Village of Harwood Heights, County of Cook, State of Illinois
13-02 Denying Eden Siertonik's request for a zoning map amendment to rezone 6542 W Montrose Avenue from an R2-Single Family Attached and Two-Family Residential District Zoning Classification to an R3-Multiple Family residential zoning classification
13-03 To establish tests for the promotion to sergeant and the promotion to lieutenant
13-04 Amending chapter 4.12 of the Village of Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to create to an additonal Class "B" Liquor license, creating a class "G" - "Tasting" liquor license classifications, and amending residency requirements for partnerships, and adding mnimum insurance coverage requirements
13-05 Approving the lot width and lot area variances requested by the owner of 4343 N Newcastle Avenue
13-06 conditionally approving the special use permit requested by the owner of 4633 N Olcott Avenue to authorize the operation of a tae kwon do/dance center in a m2 zoning district
13-08 Approving A Zoning Variation at 7211 W. Leland Avenue
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
12-04 Making certain findings under section 17.56.210 of the zoning ordinance and approving issuance of a special use permit to Level Holdings, LLC, authorizing the conduct of office and warehouse uses at 4701 N Ronald Street in an MI-Manufactoring District (Level Holdings, LLC-4701 N. Ronald Street)
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
12-06 Extending the expiration dates of the final eligibility lists for the promotion to sergeant and promotion to lieutenant
12-07 Amending the Village of Harwood Heights code of ordinances to authorize modifications from the village's building code regulations
12-08 Approving certain amendments to the economic development agreement and between the Village of Harwood Heights and Bradford Equities, LLC
12-09 Approving purchase of certain real estate owned by Montrose, LLC (4700 N Oketo Ave)
12-10 Amending the Harwood Heights code of ordinances to specify area and hours for residents only parking on Harwood, Octavia and Rutherford streets
12- 11 Approving new and updated financing for the Mariano's Fresh Market Economic Development Project and providing for the issuance of a $3,850,000 Bradford Revenue note of the Village of Harwood Heights and pledging certain taxes to pay the principal and interest thereon and retaining the services of bond counsel
12-12 Approving certain further amendents to the economic development agreement by and betwen the village of Harwood Heights and Bradford Equities, LLC
12-13 establishing a scholarship committee
12-14 Providing for a 2012 salary increase for the non negotiated position of village accountant
12-15 amending the agreement of purchase and sale by and between the Village of Harwood Heights and Montrose, LLC for the 4700 N Oketo Avenue
12-16 authorizing aggregation of electrical load and adopting an electric aggregation plan of operation and governance
12-17 Amending Title 3 ("Revenue and Finance") Chapter 3.16 ("Real Estate Transfer Tax") of the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to add new section 3.16.125, which provides that no transfer stamps shall issue until all provides that no transfer stamps shall issue until all outstanding sums owed to the village are paid in full
12-18 Providing for a 2012 salary increase for the non negotiated position of Police Lieutenant
12-19 Amending the Harwood Heights code of ordinances to increase the frequency of public comment during regular meetings of the city council
12-20 Approving entry into a ten month contract for project management and economic development coordinator services
12-21 Adopting prevailing wage rates to be paid to laborers, mechanics and other workers performing construction of public works in the Village of Harwood heights, Cook County, Illinois
12 -22 Authorizing the borrowing of funds for the general municipal corporate purposes of the Village of Harwood Heights, County of Cook, State of Illinois
12-23 The 2012-2013 Appropriation Ordinance for the Village of Harwood Heights, Cook County, Illinois
12-24 Amending Section 8.16.024 of the Village Code to reduce garbage fees by 50%
12-26 Amending section 2.04.120(F) of the Village code to authorize deputy clerk to be appointed as village collector and receive compensation for both positions
12 -27 Conditionally approving the variance requested by the owner of 6739 W Montrose to authorize construction of an addition that would encroach upon the required side yard (Romanian Christian Gospel Assembly)
12-28 Approving the variance requested by the owner of 4500 N Newland to enable the replacement of a patio in the rear yard of the property (4500 N Newland)
12-29 Approving the special use requested by the owner of 6739 W Montrose to authorize the physical expansion of the existing church facility
12-30 An ordinance conditionally approving the special use requested by the owner of 7125 W Gunnison to authorize operation of a warehouse use in an M-1 Zoning District
12-31 amending sections 10.56.300 and 10.56.310 of the Village of Harwood Heights code of ordinances regarding overweight and/or overdimension vehicles and special permits therefore
12-32 Amending Article 1 ("Utility Tax") of chapter 3.20 ("Utility Taxes") of the Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to provide for monthly returns
12-33 Establishing minimum regulations governing the safeguards of life and property from fire and explosion hazards and amending the previous technical building codes of the Village of Harwood Heights
12-34 An ordinance conditionally approving the variance requested by the owner of 4440 N Natchez to autorize construction of a detached garage that will encroach upon the required side yard setbacks (lukasz Sycz)
12-35 An ordinance conditionally approving the variance requested by the owner of 7511 W Carmen to autorize construction of two single family homes that encroach upon the required side yard setback (AAD Assciates, Inc.)
12-36 Enacting Chapter 3.64 of the Village of Harwood Heights Code of Ordinances to establish a tax imposed on the privilege of leasing non-residential real property within the M1 and M2 zoning districts for the primary purpose of Long-Term Storage of personal property
12-37 Conditionally approving the special use requested by the owner of PRL Pub at 5100 N Harlem Avenue to authorize operation of an outdoor dining area (Kamila Williams/PRL Pub)
12-38 Authorizing entry into a 2 year lease agreement, with options for renewal, for the use of certain village-owned real property for an outdoor dining area by PRL PUB
12-39 Approving the variance requested by the owner of 6937 W Leland to ratify construction of a garage addition that encroaches upon the minimum interior side yard setback (Marek Matej)
12-40 Authorizing entry into an intergovernmental agreement by and between the Village of Harwood Heights and the Illinois office of the comptroller for the collection of debt through the comptroller for the collection of debt through the comptroller's local debt recovery program
12-41 An ordinance amending sections 3.12.070 and 3.12.110 of the Village of Harwood Heights Code of ordinances to specify a new limitations period on tax credits and refunds and alter the interest accrual on tax refunds and arrears
12-42 Authorizing the execution of the IMLRMA "Traditional" contribution agreement
12-43 Amending the Harwood Heights code of ordinances to modify the possible defenses to an automated traffic law enforcement violation notice and to streamline procedural deadlines
12-44 Amending title 15 of the Village Code to establish vacant building and registry regulations
12-45 Levying Taxes for the general corporate and other purposes for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2012 and ending April 30, 2013 for the Village of Harwood Heights
12-46 Abating the tax heretofore levied for the year 2012 to pay the interest and principal on $2,510,000 general obligation bonds, series 2006B of the Village of Harwood Heights
12-47 Amending the official zoning map of the Village of Harwood Heights to rezone 4652 N Olcott Avenue from an M1-Manufacturing Zoning Classification to an R3-Multiple Family Residential Zoning Classification
12-48 Conditionally approving the special use permit requested by the contract purchaser of 4652 N Olcott Avenue to authorize operation of a mosque/community center use in a R-Zoning District
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
11-46 Repealing and replacing title 17, as amended, of the Village of Harwood Heights code of ordinances with comprehensive zoning code text amendments
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 -07 Establishing a self - storage facility accommodations tax
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
10-16 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)
10-21 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
09-08 Authorizing the execution of IMLRMA Minimum/maximum Contribution Agreement
09-13 establishing a special event committee
09-16 Removing the no parking restriction on the 4700 Block of Sayre Avenue
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
09-30 establishing a temporary moratorium for all uses in the M-1 and M-2 Manufacturing districts
