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Orland Park committee recommends contracting with American Legal Publishers to recodify village code
Summary
The committee recommended approving a contract with American Legal Publishers for a comprehensive recodification project (phase two) at a service cost of $24,760 plus a one‑time setup fee of $1,250 and annual maintenance of $695; trustees noted the need to ensure the product aligns with state law and sought clarity on vendor review processes.
The Committee of the Whole moved to recommend that the Village Board approve a contract with American Legal Publishers to perform a phase‑two legal analysis and assist with the village code recodification process. The recommended contract figure is $24,760, with a one‑time online searchable program setup fee of $1,250 and an annual maintenance fee of $695.
Staff explained the recodification will be a multi‑phase effort following an initial review of police and code enforcement updates; the goal is to remove obsolete provisions, eliminate duplication, and ensure ordinances are consistent with applicable state law. The project will produce an updated online code and a multi‑meeting review process before formal adoption.
Trustees discussed what to expect from the vendor. One trustee raised that the consultant may use AI tools as part of its review; the board emphasized that the quality of the final legal review and staff oversight matter more than the vendor’s internal tools. Trustee Leafblad noted the value of making ordinances consistent with state law and suggested the process should occur more frequently.
Trustee Lawler moved the recommendation; trustees voted by roll call and recorded all Aye. The recommendation will be forwarded to the Village Board for contract approval and subsequent public‑facing adoption steps.
