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A Motion by Trustee Wesley and Seconded by Trustee Taglia to Suspend Enforcement of the Leaf Blower Ordinance Temporarily
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Introduction
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This is a motion by Trustee Wesley and seconded by Trustee Taglia to suspend enforcement of the leaf blower ordinance until ICE enforcement activities have left the Chicagoland area.
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Recommended Action
There is no recommended action for this item.
Prior Board Action
There is no prior Board action associated with this item.
Background
Many of the landscapers who operate in the Village are likely experiencing heightened anxiety with the increased ICE presence in and around the Village of Oak Park.
Timing Considerations
There are no specific timing considerations associated with this item.
Budget Impact
Approving this motion may result in a small decrease in revenue from fees collected from the existing ordinance.
Staffing Impact
There is no staffing impact associated with this item.
DEI Impact
Suspending the leaf blower ordinance may reduce some anxieties surrounding ICE activities in the Chicago area.
Community Input
There has been no community input given in relation to this item.
Staff Recommendation
There is no staff recommendation for this item.
Alternatives
There are no alternatives for this item.
Anticipated Future Actions
If the motion is passed, the Village Board will have to vote to begin enforcement again in the future.
Prepared By: Jack Malec, Assistant to the Village Manager
Reviewed By: Lisa Shelley, Deputy Village Manager
Approved By: Kevin J. Jackson, Village Manager
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