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§ 33.25 CONSEQUENCES OF KNOWINGLY MAKING A FALSE REPORT .
   (A)   A FALSE REPORT is a report of sexual harassment made by an accuser using the sexual harassment report to accomplish some end other than stopping sexual harassment or retaliation for reporting sexual harassment. A FALSE REPORT is not a report made in good faith that cannot be proven. Given the seriousness of the consequences for the accused, a false or frivolous report is a severe offense that can itself result in disciplinary action. Any person who intentionally makes a false report alleging a violation of any provision of this policy shall be subject to discipline or discharge pursuant to applicable municipal policies, employment agreements, procedures, employee handbooks and/or collective bargaining agreements.
   (B)   In addition, any person who intentionally makes a false report alleging a violation of any provision of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act (5 ILCS 430/5-5 et seq.) to an ethics commission, an inspector general, the State Police, a State’s Attorney, the Attorney General, or any other law enforcement official is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. An ethics commission may levy an administrative fine of up to $5,000 against any person who intentionally makes a false, frivolous or bad faith allegation.
(Ord. 18-01, passed 1-4-2018)
RESIDENTIAL HOME DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
§ 33.40 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES; AUTHORITY.
   (A)   The city desires to encourage the development and construction of new homes within the city.
   (B)   The corporate authorities of the city believe that it is in the best interest of the city to establish a formal program that will encourage these types of activities to occur and help them to accomplish these goals.
   (C)   The city believes that the adoption of a Residential Home Development Program (the “program”) will best be used to accomplish these goals and objectives.
   (D)   The city will utilize funds collected through the Vienna TIF District pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-74.4 to fund and administer all eligible activities undertaken pursuant to the program.
(Res. 22-01, passed 1-19-2022)
§ 33.41 PURPOSE AND OVERVIEW.
   This program provides financial assistance to individuals who construct new homes in the city. Through this program, the city hopes to create new housing stock within the city that will attract new residents, spur investment in residential properties, and generally improve the neighborhoods of the community. Grant funds are made available through the Vienna TIP Fund, which is administered by the city and its economic development consultants.
(Res. 22-01, passed 1-19-2022)
§ 33.42 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND TERMS.
   (A)   Approved applications are eligible to be reimbursed an amount up to $10,000 for eligible development costs related to the construction of new single-family homes. The actual grant award may be less.
   (B)   Homes will be required to be at least 1,200 square feet in size.
   (C)   Modular homes are not eligible.
   (D)   Mobile homes are not eligible.
   (E)   Homes are not required to be owner- occupied.
   (F)   Grant monies will only be distributed after construction is verified as complete and the city has issued an occupancy permit.
   (G)   All approved applications must initiate construction within 60 days and complete construction within 270 days of the agreement execution date. At its discretion, the city reserves the right to cancel or extend the funding commitment for applicants failing to meet these deadlines.
(Res. 22-01, passed 1-19-2022)
§ 33.43 ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS AND PROPERTIES.
   (A)   The property on which the new home is to be constructed must be located within the city.
   (B)   Applicants must be able to provide proof of property ownership.
   (C)   Applicants must be in good financial standing with the city, with no outstanding tax payments, fines or fees.
   (D)   The property must not be tax-exempt.
   (E)   Properties will not be eligible if any property assessments or property taxes are not paid in full to date. The applicant must obtain all necessary permits and pay any corresponding fees.
(Res. 22-01, passed 1-19-2022)
§ 33.44 ELIGIBLE DEVELOPMENT COSTS.
   (A)   Only certain development costs will qualify as eligible under this program.
   (B)   Eligible development costs include, but are not limited to:
      (1)   Property acquisition;
      (2)   Site preparation (land clearing, demolition, surveying, earthwork, and the like);
      (3)   Utility-line installation and connection (water, sewer, gas, electric).
(Res. 22-01, passed 1-19-2022)
§ 33.45 APPLICATION SUBMISSION AND REVIEW.
   All applications must be completed and submitted to the City Clerk located at City Hall. Applications will be considered by the City Council on a first-come, first-served basis, the submission of an application does not guarantee that a project will be approved for participation in the program, or that any monies will be awarded.
(Res. 22-01, passed 1-19-2022)