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O-74-04ORDINANCE NO. 0 -74 -4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE MUNICIPAL 90DE.OF DEERFIELD BY STRIKING SECTI.ONS-10 .20 4 , 10 .2;0 8 •and 1.0 -. 2109 • _ AND BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE I-IA"CONTRACTS' Published in pamphlet form this ' llih day of January 1974, by the President and-Board of Trustees of Deerfield. ORDINANCE NO. 0 -74 -4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF DEERFIELD BY STRIKING SECTIONS 10.204, 10.208 and 10.209 AND BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE IIA "CONTRACTS" BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD, LAKE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION That Chapter 10 of the Municipal Code of Deerfield ONE: of 1963, as amended, be and the same is hereby further amended by striking Sections 10.204, 10,208 and 10.209 thereof and adding a new Article IIA "Contracts" as follows: ARTICLE IIA. CONTRACTS 10.201A. Contracts over $1,500.00 (a) Competitive Bids. Except as otherwise provided in this Code, all contracts for public works or improvements not to be paid for in part or in whole by special assessment or special taxation when the expense thereof exceeds $1,500.00, and all purchase orders or contracts of whatever nature for— labor, services, materials, equipment or suppiies involving amounts in excess of $2,000.00 made by or on behalf of the Village shall be let by free and open.competitive bidding after advertisement to the lowes.1- responsible bidder, provided that such purchase. - orders or contracts may be entered into brthe�-appropriate_ o- fficers if authorized by the fiffirma -five vote 6f. -two- thirds (2/3) of the trustees theT "holding office. r (b) Contracts not requiring competitive bids. Contracts which by their nature are not adapted to award by com- petitive bidding such as but not limited to contracts for the services of individuals possessing a high degree of professional skill where the ability or fitness of the individual plays an important part, contracts for supplies., materials, parts or equipment which are avail- able only from a single source, or other similar contract may be entered into without competitive bidding upon the affirmative vote of two thirds (2/3) of the Board of Trustees. Competitive bidding shall not be required when the Village exercises the option of purchasing with the State or other governmental unit as authorized under Illinois Revised Statutes, Chapter 85 -1601, et sec. 10.202A. Notice :Inv.iting Bids'.) (a) Newspaper.. Notice inviting bids shall be 'published once.:in.at :least 'one newspaper. published or of general circulation in the :Village :and .at .least ten (10). days preceding thb :last day set :for. the '.receipt of proposals. The newspaper. noti.ce..shall include '.a general description of th.e` articles or services: to'. be:purchased, shall .state.where bid forms and specifications may be secured, and th:e time and place for opening bids. (b.). Bidders' List.. The :Village Manager. shall also solicit sealed bids from all responsible prospective . suppliers or contractors who have .req.ue.ste'd their names: to. be, .added to: a "Bidders' List ": which. :the Village Manager. shall maintain, by sending them a copy of such newspaper. notice. '.or such. :other. notice :as will acquaint : them with :th:e :proposed purchase or contract..'. (c). Bulletin Board. The Village Manager. shall also adverti:se.all. pending purchases :or bid awards by a noti:ce.:posted on the public bulletin board in the Village Hall. 10:203A. Bid.Depos.its:) In all cases. of contracts" for public works or improvements: and in all cases when the estimated .cost exceeds $ ' and i.n , all other. cases. when deemed advisab. e by. the :Village Manager., bid depos.ita or bid bonds shall be. 'required in an amount equal to. —10 %1 of th.e bid amount and shall be :prescribed in the __ y public notices inviting bids A successful_bidde sh3-1-1 forfeit such. 'deposit nor bond upon h s.-�failure ao: enter into: a contract within ten (10) days_�&f:£er the award. 10:.204A., Bids, Affidavit to Accompany) In addition to all .other..cer.titicates and affidavits: as may be 'required by th:e Board of Trustees and Village Manager and prescribed in the .public notices inviting bids, all'bids shall be accompanied by. the sworn affidavit of thb bidder. or a duly authorized agent:or officer. of the bidder: containing,.in substance.,. the :following affirmations: (a) The. 'Said bidder has not :entered into. any agreement,. understanding or arrangement with: :any . other . bidder: or prospective bidder, or with any .other.person, firm or corporation capable :of being a prospective bidder. relating to. the '.price. named in said bid proposal or any other. proposal, nor any agreement,: understanding or arrangement:under . which.any person, firm or corporation is to refrain from bidding, nor any agreement,. understanding -2- or arrangement for any act or omission in restraint of free competition among bidders in violation of the Illinois Anti Trust Act (Chapter 38, Section 60 -1, et se q, Illinois Revised Statutes) or the Federal Anti Trust Laws (U.S. Code, Title 15,_Section 1, et sec) or other applicable law or regulation prohibiting collusion among bidders in restraint of freedom of competition; (b) The said bidder is not disqualified by law from contracting with the Village of Deerfield; (c) The said bidder has not disclosed to any person, firm or corporation described in Subparagraph a above the terms of said proposal or the price named therein; (d) The said bidder, if awarded the contract during. the term thereof, will not commit an unfair employ- ment practice as defined in the Illinois Fair Employ- ment Practices Act (Chapter 48, Section 851, et sec, Illinois Revised Statutes) nor violate the provisions of "AN ACT to prohibit discrimination and intimida- tion on account of race or color in employment con- tracts for public buildings or public works (Chapter 29, Sections 17 through 24, Illinois Revised Statutes) or any other applicable Federal, State or,Village law or ordinance prohibiting discrimination among employees or prospective employees because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry; (e) The failure of a bidder to submit such a-sworn statement with his bid shall disqualify his bid from consideration for an award of the contract.—I12-.th.,e._._..__...., event of a violation of the terms of sU.ehlstatement' or of any of the laws .and ordinance-S- or regulations therein described by a bidder.-,68-'whom a contract is awarded, the Village- may terminate such contract. Prospective bidders shall be notified of the require- ments of this Section. ( f�-- a- stTCir- aff- idavi- t- 5�iari- "rBC�itPezl'�fi- fiYitsSe Deleted by Board - uses- ee-- tke- -�F13- age- 3- s-- ree,virrg bids-- Jei-zrt }y 1/7/74 Lhasa -agrae ent. 10.205A. Bid Opening Procedure) (a) Sealed. Bids shall be submitted sealed to the Village Manager and shall be identified as bids on the envelope. (b) Opening. Bids shall be opened in public at the time and place stated in the public notices and shall -3- thereupon be referred for review, tabulation and recom- mendation to the appropriate Village officer, department head or consultant who shall make a written report and recommendation to the Board of Trustees. (c) Tabulation. A tabulation of all bids received shall be posted for public inspection. 10.206A. Rejection of Bids) The Board of Trustees shall have the authority to reject all bids, parts of all bids, or all bids for any one or more supplies or con- tractual services included in the proposed contract when the public interest will be served thereby. Bids which do not conform to the bid forms provided or are substantially incomplete or are otherwise vague or uncertain may be rejected provided that minor omissions or errors not affecting the bid amount may be corrected. 10.207A. Bidders in Default to Village) The Board of Trustees shall not accept the bid of a contractor or a supplier who is in default on the payment of taxes, licenses or other monies due the Village. 10.208A. Award of Contract) (a) Authority. The Board of Trustees shall have the authority to award contracts required under the terms of this Code to be let by competitive bidding and such contracts shall be in writing and signed by the President and Clerk or such other persons as may -be authorized by the Board.of Trustees. (b) Lowest Responsible Bidder. Contracts shall be awarded to the.ldwest responsible bidder. In deter - mining "lowest responsible bidder," in addition to the -bid amounts the Board.of Trustees shall consider: (1) The ability, capacity and skill of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the service required; (2) Whether the bidder can perform the contract or provide the service promptly, or within the time specified, without delay or interference; (3) The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency of the bidder; (4) The quality of performance of previous contracts or services; (5) The previous and existing compliance with laws and ordinances relating to the service; -4- by the bidder contract or (6) The sufficiency ability of the bidder provide the service; of the financial resources and to perform the contract or (7) The quality, availability and adaptability of the supplies, or contractual services to the par- ticular use required; (8) The ability of the bidder to provide future maintenance and service for the use of the subject of the contract; (9) The number and scope of conditions attached to the bid. (c) Award to Other Than Low Bidder) When the award is not given to the lowest bidder, a full and com- plete statement of the reasons for placing the order elsewhere shall be prepared by the Village Manager and filed with the other papers relating to the transaction. (d) Tie Bids. (1) Local vendors. If all bids received are for the same total amount or unit price, quality and service being equal, the contract shall be awarded to a local bidder; (2) Outside vendors. Where subsection (1) is not in effect, the Board of Trustees or the Village Manager shall award the contract to one of the tie bidders ' ' by drawing lots at a regular or special meeti_ ng..Qf___the.___ w_, •_• Board of.Trustees. 10.209A., Contragt- S—Brid6r $1,500.00) All contracts for public.w6rks or improvements not to be paid for in-- part4or in whole by special assessment or special taxation involving an amount less than $1,500.00 and all purchases of supplies, and other contractual services of less than the estimated value of $2,000.00 may be made by the Village Manager or person designated by him in the open market, without newspaper advertisement and without observing the procedure prescribed in Sections 10.201A and 10.208A, as long as said contract price does not result in exceeding the amounts authorized therefor in the Annual Budget. (a) Procedure. The Village Manager shall promulgate rules and procedures providing for the issuance of purchase orders and awarding of contracts which, by the terms of this Code, are under his jurisdiction. Such rules shall govern those persons to whom -5- the authority to purchase and contract is delegated by the Village Manager. Where practical, all open market purchases shall be based on at least three competitive quotes, and shall be awarded to the person, firm or corporation submitting the lowest responsible quotation in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 10.208A. (b) Recording. The Village Manager shall keep a record of all open market orders and contracts and a record of the bids, if any, submitted in competition thereon, and such records shall also be open to public inspection. 10.210A. Assignability of Contracts) No contract awarded in the manner herein provided shall be assignable by the successful bidder without the written consent of the Village Manager, if the amount of the contract is less'than $1,500.00 or the approval of the Board of Trustees in the event the amount of the contract is $1,500.00 or more. 10.211A. Bond Required, Contracts for Public Works) (a) All contracts for public works of any kind to be performed for the Village shall require every contractor for such work to furnish a surety bond, which bond, among other conditions, shall be conditioned upon the completion of the contract, the payment of all material used in such work and the payment of all labor per- formed in such work whether by subcontractor or otherwise, in accordance with the prevailing wage rates, and upon the performance of such work in accordance with the plans and specifications and the terms of such contract. 10.212A. Bonds) Where required under the provisions of this Article, bond may be given in the form of a cashier's or certified check or the bond of the bidder, contractor or vendor as the case may be with surety which shall be a company licensed by the Department of Insurance of the State of Illinois and which shall have not less than an AAAA rating by Best's or other established rating service. SECTION TWO: SECTION THREE: That the Village Clerk is hereby directed to publish this Ordinance in pamphlet form. That all ordinances herewith are, to the repealed. r parts of ordinances in conflict extent of such conflict, hereby the authority to purchase and contract is by the Village Manager. Where practical, market purchases shall be based on at lea competitive bids, and shall be awarded to responsible bidder in accordance with the set forth in Section 10.208A. delegated all Open Changed by Board st three 1/7/74 the lowest standards (b) Recording. The Village Manager shall keep a record of all open market orders and contracts and a record of the bids, if any, submitted in com- petition thereon, and such records shall also be open to public inspection. 10.210A. Assignability of Contracts) No contract awarded in the manner herein provided shall be assigna- ble by the successful bidder without the written con- sent of the Village Manager, if the amount of the contract is less than $1,500.00 or the approval of the Board of Trustees in the event the amount of the contract is $1,500.00 or more. 10.211A. Bond Required, Contracts for Public Works) (a) All contracts for public works of any kind to be performed for the Village shall require every eon3' 1 actorc for such work to furnish and deliver to the Village a suq y bond, which bond, among other conditions, shall /conditioned upon the completion of the contract, the payment of all material used in such work and the payment of all labor performed- in such work whether by sub - contractor or otherwise, in accordance with the prevailing wage -i;,P_ jes", ' and upon the performance of such work in - accordance with plans and specifications -arid the term's of such contract. 10.212A. Bonds) Where required under the provisions of this Article, bond may be given in the form of a cashier's or certified check or the bond of the bidder, contractor or vendor as the case may be with surety which shall be a company licensed by the Department of Insurance of the State of Illinois and which shall have not less than an AAAA rating by Best's or other established rating service. SECTION That the Village Clerk is hereby directed to TWO: publish--_,=`A this Ordinance in pamphlet form. SECTION That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in THREE: conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. REPLACED BY CORRECTED PAGE 6 -6- SECTION That this Ordinance shall be in full force and FOUR: effect from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. AYES: Gavin, Kelm, Moses, Stiehr (4) NAYS: Neuman (1) ABSENT: Brus t (1) PASSED this 7th day of January / A.D. 1974. APPROVED this .day of A.D. 1974. V LLAGE PRESIDENT ATTEST: VILLAGE CLERK -7- ..A 1 c is 46 A .i' 1 r . ORnl NA1,ICE NO. 0- -74- -- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1.0 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF I DEERFIELD BY'STRIKING SECI'ION.S 10.204, 10..208 and 1_0,209 AND BY ADDING A NEW ARl'IC'; E I IA "CO ?TR\ S " Published in pamphlet. form this day of i ' 1974, by the President. and Board of Trustees of" Deerfield. ORDINANCE NO. 0-74 - -' AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF .'DEERFIELD BY STRIKING SECTIONS 10.204, 10.208 and 10.209 AND -BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE IIA "CONTRACTS" BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD, LAKE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION That Chapter 10 of the Municipal Code of Deerfield ONE: of 1963, as amended, be and the same is hereby further amended by striking Sections 10.204, 10,208 and 10.209 thereof and adding a new Article IIA "Contracts" as follows: ARTICLE IIA. CONTRACTS 10 <201A. Contracts over $1,500.00) (a) Competitive Bids. Except as otherwise provided in this Code, all contracts for public works or improvements not to be paid for in part or in whole by special assessment or special taxation when the expense thereof exceeds $1,500.00, and all purchase orders or contracts of whatever nature for labor, services, materials, equipment or supplies involving amounts in excess of $2,000.00 made by or on behalf of the Village shall be let by free and open competitive bidding after advertisement to the lowest responsible bidder, provided that such purchase orders or contracts may be entered into by the appropriate officers if authorized by the affirmative vote of two- thirds (2/3) of the trustees then holding office. (b) Contracts not requiring competitive bids. Contracts which by their nature are not adapted to award by com- petitive bidding such as but not limited to contracts for the services of individuals possessing a high degree of professional skill where the ability or fitness of ` the individual plays an important part, contracts for supplies,, materials, parts or equipment which are avail- able only from a single source, or other similar contract may be entered into without.competitive bidding upon the affirmative vote of two thirds (2/3) of the Board of Trustees. Competitive bidding shall not be required when the Village exercises the option of purchasing with the State or other governmental unit as authorized under Illinois Revised Statutes, Chapter 85 -1601, et seq. 10.202A, Notice Inviting Bids.) (a) .'Newspaper.. Notice inviting bids shall be published once. in.at .least one newspaper, published or of general circulation in the Village and at least ten (10) days preceding the last day set for the receipt of proposals. The newspaper notice shall include a general description of th.e articles or services to be purchased, shall state. where bid forms and specifications may be secured, and'th.e time and place for opening bids. (b) Bidders' List. The Village Manager shall also solicit - :sealed bids from all responsible prospective suppliers or contractors who have requested their names., to be added to a "Bidders' List" which the Village Manager. shall maintain,'by sending them a copy of such newspaper notice or such other notice as will acquaint them with the proposed purchase or contract. (c) Bulletin Board. The Village Manager shall also advertise all pending purchases.or bid awards by a notice..pos.te'd on the public bulletin board in the Village 'Hall. 10-.203A....` Bid Deposits) In all cases -of contracts for public works or improvements and in all cases when the es.timated.cost exceeds $ 5 000,00 and in all other cases when deemed advisable by the.Village Manager, bid depos.its.or bid bonds shall be required in an amount equal to.,��_a of the bid amount and shall be prescribed in the public notices inviting bids..A successful bidder shall forfeit such.deposit or bond upon his failure to enter into a contract .within ten (10) days after. the award. 10e.204A. Bids, Affidavit to Accompany) In addition to all.other certificates and affidavits as may be required by the Board of Trustees and Village Manager and prescribed in the public notices.inviting bids, all bids shall be accompanied by the sworn affidavit of the bidder or a duly authorized agent or officer of the bidder containing, in substance,. the following affirmations: (a) The .said bidder has not entered into any agreement, understanding or arrangement with any other bidder or* prospective bidder or with any other person, firm or corporation capable of being a prospective bidder - relating to the price named in said bid proposal or any .other proposal, nor any agreement, understanding or arrangement under which any person, firm or corporation is to. refrain from bidding, nor any agreement,' understanding -2- T" .a or arrangement for any act or omission in restraint of free competition among bidders in violation of the Illinois Anti.Trust Act. (Chapter 38,.Section 60 -1, et seq, Illinois Revised Statutes).or the Federal Anti Trust Laws (U.S: Code, Title 15, Section 1, et seq) or other applicable law,or regulation prohibiting collusion among bidders in restraint of freedom of competition; (b) The said bidder is not,disqualified by law from contracting with the Village of Deerfield; (c) The said bidder has not disclosed to any person, firm or corporation described in Subparagraph a above the terms of said proposal or the price named therein; (d) The said bidder, if awarded the contract during the term thereof, will not commit an unfair employ- ment practice as defined in the Illinois Fair Employ - ment Practices Act (Chapter 48, Section 851, et seq, Illinois Revised Statutes) nor violate the provisions of "AN ACT to prohibit discrimination and intimida- tion on account of race or color in employment con- tracts for public buildings or public works (Chapter 29, Sections 17 through 24, Illinois Revised Statutes) or any other applicable Federal, State or Village law or ordinance prohibiting discrimination among employees or prospective employees because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry; (e) The failure of a bidder to submit such a sworn statement with his bid shall disqualify his bid from consideration for an award of the contract. In the event of a violation of the terms of such statement or of any of the laws and ordinances or regulations therein described by a bidder to whom a contract is awarded, the Village may terminate such contract. Prospective bidders shall be notified of the require - ments of this Section. (f) No such affidavit shall be required in those cases where the Village is receiving bids jointly with.,other municipalities pursuant to a joint pur- .chase agreement. 10.205A. Bid Opening Procedure) (a)' Sealed. Bids shall be submitted sealed to the Village, Manager and shall be identified as bids on the envelope. (b) Opening. Bids,shall be opened in public at the, time and place.stated in the public notices and shall -3- thereupon be referred for review, tabulation and recom- mendation to the appropriate Village officer, department head or consultant-'who shall make a written report and recommendation to the Board of Trustees. (c) Tabulation. A tabulation of.all bids received ,shall be posted for public inspection. 10.206A. Rejection of Bids)• The.Board of Trustees shall have the authority to reject all bids, parts of all bids, or all bids for any one or more supplies or con - ° trdctual'services included in the proposed contract when the public interest will be served thereby. Bids which do not conform to the bid forms provided or are substantially incomplete or are otherwise vague or uncertain may be rejected provided that minor omissions or errors not affecting the bid amount may be corrected. 10.207A. Bidders in Default to Village) The Board of Trustees shall not accept the bid of a contractor or a supplier who is in default on the payment of taxes, licenses or other monies due the Village. 10..208A. Award of Contract) (a) Authority. The Board of Trustees shall have the authority'to award contracts required under the terms of this Code to be let by competitive bidding and such contracts shall be in writing and signed by the President and Clerk or such other persons as may be authorized by the Board of Trustees. (b) Lowest Responsible Bidder. Contracts shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. In deter- mining 'lowest responsible bidder," in addition to the bid amount, the Board of Trustees shall consider: (1) The ability, capacity and skill of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the service required;, (2) Whether the bidder can perform the contract or provide.the service promptly, or within the time specified, without delay or interference; (3) The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency of the bidder; M. The quality of performance of previous contracts or services; (5) The previous and existing compliance by the bidder .with laws and ordinances relating to the contract or service; -4- _ '7 -7.-. _ - - 1 (6) The sufficiency of the financial resources and ability of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the service; .(7) The quality, availability and adaptability of the supplies, or contractual services to the par- ticular use required; (8) The ability of the bidder to provide future maintenance and service for the use of the subject of the contract; (9) The number and scope of conditions attached to the bid. (c) Award to Other Than Low Bidder) When the award is not given to the lowest bidder, a full and com- plete statement of the reasons for placing the order elsewhere shall be prepared by the Village Manager and filed with the other papers relating to the transaction. (d) Tie Bids.. (1) Local vendors. If all bids received are fo"r the same total amount or unit price, quality and service being equal, the contract shall be awarded to a local bidder; (2) Outside vendors. Where subsection (1) is not im effect, the Board of Trustees or the Village Manager shall award the contract to .one of the tie bidders by drawing lots at a regular or special meeting of the Board of Trustees'. 10.209A. Contracts under $1,500.00) All contracts for public works or improvements not to be paid for in part or in whole by special assessment or special taxation involving an amount less than.$1,500.00 and all purchases of supplies, and other contractual services of less than the estimated value of $2,000.00 may be made by the Village Manages or person designated _by him -in the open market, without newspaper advertisement and without observing the procedure prescribed in Sections 10.201A and 10.208A, as long.as said contract price does not result in exceeding the amounts authorized therefor in the Annual Budget. (a) Procedure. 'The Village Manager shall promulgate rules and procedures providing for the issuance of purchase orders and awarding `of contracts which, by the terms of this Code, are under his jurisdiction. Such rules shall govern 'those persons to whom _5- � J the authority to urchase and contract is delegated by the Village Manager. Where practical, all open market purchases shall be based on at least t� ee competitive b , and shall be awarded � °�e lowest responsible b.i4de­ accordance with. the- standards set forth in Se tion 10. 8A \ . (b) Recording. The Village. nagger shall keep a record of all open market orders and contracts and a*record of the bids,. if any, submitted in com- p etition thereon, and such records shall also be open to public inspection. J 10.210A. Assignability of Contracts) No contract awarded in the manner herein provided shall be assigna- ble by the successful bidder without the written con- sent of the Village Manager, if the amount of the contract is less than $1,500.00 or the approval of the Board of Trustees in the event the amount of the contract is $1,500.00 or more. 10.211A. Bond Required, Contracts .for Public Works) (a) All contracts for public works of any kind tou� be performed for the Village shall require every for for such work to furnish and deliver to the Village a surety bond, which bond, among other conditions, shalIA- 4onditioned upon the -compldtion of the contract, the payment of all material used in such work and the payment of all labor per�ormed in such work whether by sub - contractor or otherwise, in accordance with the prevailing wage rates, and upon the performance of such work in accordance with plans and specifications and the terms of such contract. 10.212A. Bonds) Where required under the provisions of this Article, bond may be given in the form of a cashier's or certified check or the bond of the bidder, contractor or vendor as the case may be with surety which shall be a.company licensed by the Department of Insurance of the State of Illinois and which shall have not less than an AAAA rating by Best's or other established rating service. SECTION That the Village Clerk is hereby directed to TWO: publish this Ordinance in pamphlet form. SECTION That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in THREE: conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict,: hereby repealed. -6- SECTION That this Ordinance shall be in full force and FOUR: effect from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: PASSED this day of A.D. 1974. APPROVED this day of A.D. 1974. ATTEST: VILLAGE CLERK VILLAGE PRESIDENT _7_