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Public commenter says Centennial Park West lacks ADA access; board reviews years of losses and plans smaller 2026 program
Summary
A resident told the village board the recently built Centennial Park West concert venue lacks required ADA access and may need $2.5–$5 million to fix; staff presented a 2019–2025 financial recap showing roughly $1.88 million in net losses and projected 20‑year debt service of $930,000 annually as trustees urged a feasibility study and a more modest 2026 program.
Michael Henry, a resident who said he obtained engineering records through a Freedom of Information request, told the Village of Orland Park board that the Centennial Park West concert facility "doesn't comply with ADA, needs extensive work" and estimated remediation costs could be "between 2 and a half and $5,000,000." He told trustees the facility lacks curb cuts, entrances and compliant routes, and cautioned that federal fines could begin at $75,000 per violation and rise on repeat…
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