O-71-10 Ordinance Amending Sections 1.16.010 & 5.04.390VILLAGE OF LEMONT
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ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1.16.010 (GENERAL PENALTY),
SECTION 5.04.300 (VIOLATION— PENALTY) AND SECTION 5.24.090
(ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT) OF THE
LEMONT MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTED BY THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT
This 27th day of September , 2010
Published in pamphlet form by
authority of the President and
Board of Trustees of the Village of
Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will, and
DuPage, Illinois this 27th day
of September , 2010
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ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1.16.010 (GENERAL PENALTY), SECTION 5.04.300
(VIOLATION - PENALTY) AND SECTION 5.24.090 (ADMINISTRATION AND
ENFORCEMENT) OF THE
LEMONT MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the Village of Lemont desires to amend the Lemont Municipal Code to include
successful completion of a substance abuse education program to the selection of punitive choices for certain
code violations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Lemont, Cook, Will and DuPage Counties, Illinois that the Lemont Municipal Code is hereby
amended as follows:
Section 1.16.010 General Penalty (f) (1)
A.person convicted of a violation of this Code shall be punished by a fine of not less than $50.00
and not more than $750.00. For certain violations, successful completion of a drug /alcohol/tobacco
education program with a court- approved curriculum may also be required for any one offense.
Section 5.04.300 Violation— Penalty.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this chapter shall be fined not less
than -twentyle rs $50.00 and not more than $750.00 for each offense, and /or
must successfully complete an alcohol education program with a court- approved curriculum for any
one offense. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which such a
violation occurs or continues.
Section 5.24.090 Administration and Enforcement
B. Violation — Penalty
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this chapter shall be fined not less
than firs- $50.00 nor more than $750.00 for each offense and /or must
successfully complete a tobacco education program with a court- approved curriculum for any one
offense. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation
occurs or continues.
All Ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this amendment are hereby repealed.
This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage, approval and publication in the manner
provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COOK, WILL AND DU PAGE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS on this 27th
day of September , 2010.
Debby Blatzer
Paul Chialdikas
Clifford Miklos
Rick Sniegowski
Ronald Stapleton
Jeanette Virgilio
Attest:
AYES NAYS PASSED ABSENT
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ENE SMOLLEN, Village Clerk
AN K. REAVES, lage President
LEMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT
14660 W.127th St Lemont, Illinois 60439
630.257.2229 phone 630.257.5087 fax
DRUG, ALCOHOL. AND TOBACCO (DAT)1, OUCATiON PROGRAMS
Introduction
The DAT Education Program is an educational alternative for offenders Age 20 and younger, who have been
arrested by Law Enforcement for misdemeanor or quasi-criminal drug - related offenses.
The goals of the DAT Education Program are:
• To improve public safety by reducing alcohol and drug related criminal activity and deviant behavior.
• To improve the quality of life of offenders, their family members, and the public by reducing the frequency
and severity of substance use by offenders.
The objective of the DAT Education Program is to provide basic substance abuse education that will enable and
promote a behavioral change on the part of offenders.
Program Description
The program requires that each participant attend two sessions (3 hours total) of instruction. Professional staff
from the Lemont Police Department Drug Abuse Education Section will conduct the classes. The person
referred to this program will be assigned to the next available class date and must successfully complete the
program prior to the Hearing retum date.
Program Fee
The fee for the entire program is $100.00 and is payable to the Village of Lemont by cash or money order. No
credit cards or personal checks will be accepted. Payment is due at the first class session. Fee may be waived
or changed at the discretion of the Service Provider, or Adjudicator through Court Order, prior to class
registration. No refunds.
Enrollment
Participants must register for the program within three business days by calling the Lemont Police Department
Drug Abuse Education Section at (630) 2572228. Office hours are 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Once a participant is enrolled in the program they will not be permitted to change the dates. If a participant
misses a class or is late for a class, they must report to the Adjudicator at the next hearing date and show valid
reason. The Adjudicator will decide as to whether to honor a rescheduling or impose a fine.
Course Completion
Prior to the Hearing return date, notices of compliance or non - compliance will be forwarded to the participant and
Hearing Officer (Adjudicator). Non - Compliance cases will result in a Default Fine amount of $750.00 dollars.
Daniel M. Tully
Operations Commander
Kevin W. Shaughnessy Gregory D. Smith
Chief of Poke • Administrative Commander