Ordinances & Resolutions
An ordinance is a law passed by the Village of Ashmore Board of Trustees. A resolution is generally less permanent than an ordinance. Its purpose is to conduct internal business or to express a policy or formal opinion in a nonbinding way.
Pending Ordinances, recent Ordinances, and recent Resolutions for the Village of Ashmore may be found below. (if available)
If you have any questions regarding a particular ordinance or resolution, please call our offices and we will be happy to help you.
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Ordinances & Resolutions
- Ord 25-0225A An Ordinance for IEPA Loan ( PDF / 1,199 KB )
- Res 25-0128 A Resolution to Demolish Dangerous and Unsafe Buildings ( PDF / 801 KB )
- Res 24-1217B A Resolution for Water Tower Maintenance Plan ( PDF / 544 KB )
- Res 24-1217A A Resolution to Amend Paid Benefit Holidays ( PDF / 815 KB )
- Res 24-1126C A Resolution Establishing 2025 Meeting Dates ( PDF / 283 KB )
- Res 24-1126B A Resolution for Staff Wage Increases ( PDF / 559 KB )
- Res 24-1126A A Resolution for Generator Purchase ( PDF / 616 KB )
- Res 24-1022B A Resolution to Renew TA Agreement with CCRP&DC ( PDF / 200 KB )
- Res 24-1022A A Resolution Supporting Application for CDB Grant ( PDF / 220 KB )
- Ord 24-0924 An Ordinance Levying Taxes for FY2025 ( PDF / 1,807 KB )
- Res 24-0924A A Resolution to Establish Trick-or-Treat Hours ( PDF / 210 KB )
- PROCLAMATION: September as National Recovery Month ( PDF / 256 KB )
- Res 24-0827A A Resolution Supporting ITEP Grant ( PDF / 207 KB )
- Res 24-0827B A Resolution Declaring Property Dangerous-Unsafe - PENDING ( PDF / 540 KB )
- Res 24-0723A A Resolution Supporting the Application for a CDB Grant ( PDF / 225 KB )
- Res 24-0723B A Resolution Supporting the Application for ITEP Grant ( PDF / 215 KB )
- Res 24-0723C A Resolution Supporting the Application for OSLAD Grant ( PDF / 210 KB )
- Res 24-0723C A Resolution Supporting the Negotiations for IA Agreement ( PDF / 234 KB )
- Res 24-0723E A Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Security Cameras ( PDF / 208 KB )
- Res 24-0625 A Resolution for Purchase of Equipment ( PDF / 201 KB )
- Ord 24-0528 An Ordinance Amending Water Billing Deadlines - PENDING APPROVAL ( PDF / 383 KB )
- Res 24-0528A A Resolution Declaring Certain Real Property ... Dangerous and Unsafe ( PDF / 377 KB )
- Res 24-0528B A Resolution for Maintenance (MFT) ( PDF / 1,325 KB )
- Ord 24-0423A An Ordinance of Appointment ( PDF / 362 KB )
- Ord 24-0423B An Ordinance Designating Serenity Corner as a Park ( PDF / 431 KB )
- Res 24-0326A A Resolution to Appoint/Retain Legal Services ( PDF / 84 KB )
- Res 24-0326B A Resolution to Enter Into Agreement for Police Services ( PDF / 407 KB )
- Res 24-0125 A Resolution to Enter Into Aggregation Agreement ( PDF / 246 KB )
- Res 23-1226 A Resolution for Lease Agreement with Pavlov Media Inc ( PDF / 423 KB )
- Res 23-1128a A Resolution for Community Development Block Grant ( PDF / 293 KB )
- Resolution 23-1128B The Renewal of a TA Agrmt with Coles County Regional Planning ( PDF / 246 KB )
- Ord 23-1024, An Ordinance Amending 6-3-7 to Increase Water Rates ( PDF / 348 KB )
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an Ordinance and a Resolution?
An ordinance is a law passed by the Village of Ashmore Board of Trustees. It spells out general, uniform, and permanent rules of conduct.
A resolution is generally less permanent than an ordinance. Its purpose is to conduct internal business or to express a policy or formal opinion in a nonbinding way.
Hypothetically, if the Village wanted to create a law that required everyone to register their pets with the Village Superintendent (don't worry - we have no intention of doing that!), then the Board would have to pass an Ordinance to create the permanent, binding law. However, if the Village wanted to enter into a temporary agreement with the City of Oakland to purchase a piece of equipment together, or give Trustee Watson temporary authority to apply for a park grant on behalf of the Village, or declare January to be Clerk Appreciation month in Ashmore, then the Board would have to adopt a Resolution to formally express the will of the Board in a non-permanent matter.
How quickly are Ordinance and Resolutions passed after they are presented?
An ordinance is placed on file for at least 21 days, which allows the public time to become access it, ask questions, and voice concerns to the Trustees. On occasions when timing is crucial, such as for grant funding deadlines or State/Federal regulatory compliance, the Board may choose to waive this inspection period. In such cases, the Board must explicitly state that the inspection period is being waived AND the Trustees vote must be unanimously in agreement.
In contrast, a resolution may be adopted in the same meeting in which it is presented.