2010-236 -15 -2010
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 - 23
A RESOLUTION URGING COOK COUNTY TO COOPERATE
WITH THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE IN ITS PLAN TO INSTALL
RED LIGHT CAMERAS WITHIN THE VILLAGE
WHEREAS, on June 1, 2010, the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted to
approve the installation of red light cameras owned and maintained by Cook County, Illinois;
and
WHEREAS, on June 15, 2010, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved an
amendment to allow municipalities to opt out of the county red light cameras for intersections
within their incorporated boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove, as home rule municipality, has the right to
regulate for the public health, safety and welfare within its corporate limits; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees have determined that the installation of
red light cameras within the corporate limits of the Village of Buffalo Grove, without Village of
Buffalo Grove review and consideration, would be detrimental to the public health, safety, and
welfare of its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, that:
1. The President and Board of Trustees support Cook County's amendment to allow
municipalities to opt out of the county red light cameras for intersections within their
incorporated boundaries.
2. The President and Board of Trustees urge Cook County to continue to cooperate
with the Village of Buffalo Grove by requiring any proposed installation of red light
cameras within the Village of Buffalo Grove be subject to the Village's review and
approval.
3. The Village Manager is hereby directed to file a copy of this Resolution with the
President and Board of Commissioners of Cook County.
4. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES: 6 — Braiman, Glover, Berman, Trilling, Stone, Sussman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: June 21, 2010
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APPROVED: June, 21, 2010
ATTEST:
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JANET SI'FZABIAN
Village Clerk
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APPROVED:
ELLIOTT HARTSTEIN
Village President