HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE - 2103 - 5/8/1990 - FLOODED AREASNO. 2103
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING
THERETO REGULATIONS PROHIBITING HARMFUL ACTIVITY IN FLOODED AREAS
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees have been advised
that during periods of heavy flooding within the Village, indivi-
duals have entered upon flooded areas on foot or with inflatable
rafts, canoes, boats and other devices; and
WHEREAS, the President and Village Trustees have been further
advised that such activity in these flooded areas is a danger to
the individual's health, safety and welfare and furthermore impedes
the Village's emergency and safety activities in said areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of
Trustees of the Village of Elk Grove Village, Counties of Cook and
DuPage, Illinois as follows:
Section 1: That Chapter 24, MISDEMEANORS AND OTHER OFFENSES
is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section which shall read
as follows:
24.050 - Harmful Activity in Flooded Areas
A. It shall be a nuisance and therefore unlawful for
any person to wade, swim or otherwise traverse by boat,
canoe, raft or other device or otherwise enter into or
on flooded areas in the Village unless such activity
is necessary for the protection or preservation of life
or property.
B. Any person who violates any of the provisions of
this Section shall be subject to a fine of not less
than Twenty -Five ($25.00) Dollars nor more than Five
Hundred ($500.00) Dollars for each offense.
Section 2: That the Village Clerk is hereby authorized to
publish this Ordinance in pamphlet form.
Section 3: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and ef-
fect from and after its passage, approval and publication according
to law.
VOTES: AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1
APPROVED:
Charles J. Zettek
VILLAGE PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
Patricia S. Smith
VILLAGE CLERK
PASSED this 8th day of May 1990.
APPROVED this 8th day of May 1990.
PUBLISHED this 9th day of May 1990 in
pamphlet form.
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April 11, 1990
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TO: President and Board of, Trustees
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Charles A. Willis, Village Manager
SUBJECT: Safety Measure Regulation
The flood of 1987 produced numerous consequences: most
were not good. One which can be addressed is the attraction the
flood waters have for youngsters and adults to use the high water
for wading, paddling, swimming and floating. While that may be
exciting for those who do those things it also serves to excite
and alarm passers-by and residents who can see the activity from
their yards or homes. Some have called for emergency rescue
services and we have responded. Some cases have been relatively
easy and non -risky -type rescues. However, on one or more occasions
the rescue services have placed our Fire personnel in high jeopardy.
At my request an ordinance has been drafted by our Village
Attorney to prohibit harmful activity in flooded areas. It could
be helpful not only in protecting our personnel but also in
discouraging persons from putting themselves at risk. Your
consideration and adoption of the ordinance is recommended. Thank
you.
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