(A) The Village Attorney, Village Prosecutor or any duly appointed special counsel are hereby empowered to file a civil action to recover any penalty or fine for the violation of any village ordinances or any other fee due and unpaid the village.
(B) Pursuant to ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, § 1-2-9.1, in all actions for violation of this code of ordinances wherein the fine of the violation would not be in excess of $200 and no jail term could be imposed, service of summons may be by certified mail, return receipt requested, whether service is to be within or without the state. Any violations of this code of ordinances wherein the fine for the violation would be in excess of $200 is excluded.
(C) In the event that a penalty, fine or fee is not paid within 60 days from the date of issuance, the penalty, fine or fee for the violation of the ordinances shall be increased to $200 and no jail term shall be imposed for same. After 60 days, the Village Attorney, Village Prosecutor or any duly appointed special counsel is authorized to settle the matters in accordance with the following schedule:
FEE SETTLEMENT SCHEDULE | |||
Prior to Suit | Suit Filed | Judgment Obtained | Within 30 Days Post Judgment |
$100 | $125 | $150 | $175 |
(`95 Code, § 10.22) (Ord. 89-34, passed 11-22-89)