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65 ILCS 5/1-1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/1-1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-1-1)
    Sec. 1-1-1. This Code shall be known and may be cited as the Illinois Municipal Code.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/1-1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/1-1-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-1-2)
    Sec. 1-1-2. Definitions. In this Code:
    (1) "Municipal" or "municipality" means a city, village, or incorporated town in the State of Illinois, but, unless the context otherwise provides, "municipal" or "municipality" does not include a township, town when used as the equivalent of a township, incorporated town that has superseded a civil township, county, school district, park district, sanitary district, or any other similar governmental district. If "municipal" or "municipality" is given a different definition in any particular Division or Section of this Act, that definition shall control in that division or Section only.
    (2) "Corporate authorities" means (a) the mayor and alderpersons or similar body when the reference is to cities, (b) the president and trustees or similar body when the reference is to villages or incorporated towns, and (c) the council when the reference is to municipalities under the commission form of municipal government.
    (3) "Electors" means persons qualified to vote for elective officers at municipal elections.
    (4) "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, joint stock association, or the State of Illinois or any subdivision of the State; and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or personal representative of any of those entities.
    (5) Except as otherwise provided by ordinance, "fiscal year" in all municipalities with fewer than 500,000 inhabitants, and "municipal year" in all municipalities, means the period elapsing (a) between general municipal elections in succeeding calendar years, or (b) if general municipal elections are held biennially, then between a general municipal election and the same day of the same month of the following calendar year, and between that day and the next succeeding general municipal election, or (c) if general municipal elections are held quadrennially, then between a general municipal election and the same day of the same month of the following calendar year, and between that day and the same day of the same month of the next following calendar year, and between the last mentioned day and the same day of the same month of the next following calendar year, and between the last mentioned day and the next succeeding general municipal election. The fiscal year of each municipality with 500,000 or more inhabitants shall commence on January 1.
    (6) Where reference is made to a county within which a municipality, district, area, or territory is situated, the reference is to the county within which is situated the major part of the area of that municipality, district, area, or territory, in case the municipality, district, area, or territory is situated in 2 or more counties.
    (7) Where reference is made for any purpose to any other Act, either specifically or generally, the reference shall be to that Act and to all amendments to that Act now in force or that may be hereafter enacted.
    (8) Wherever the words "city council", "alderpersons", "commissioners", or "mayor" occur, the provisions containing these words shall apply to the board of trustees, trustees, and president, respectively, of villages and incorporated towns and councilmen in cities, so far as those provisions are applicable to them.
    (9) The terms "special charter" and "special Act" are synonymous.
    (10) "General municipal election" means the biennial regularly scheduled election for the election of officers of cities, villages, and incorporated towns, as prescribed by the general election law; in the case of municipalities that elect officers annually, "general municipal election" means each regularly scheduled election for the election of officers of cities, villages, and incorporated towns.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/1-1-2.1

    (65 ILCS 5/1-1-2.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-1-2.1)
    Sec. 1-1-2.1. The president of a village or incorporated town may be referred to as mayor or president of such village or incorporated town.
(Source: P.A. 76-1911.)

65 ILCS 5/1-1-3

    (65 ILCS 5/1-1-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-1-3)
    Sec. 1-1-3. All existing municipalities which were incorporated or which changed their corporate organization under "An Act to provide for the incorporation of cities and villages," approved April 10, 1872, as amended, and all existing municipalities which were incorporated under any general act prior to July 1, 1872, shall be treated as properly incorporated under this Code.
    All municipalities incorporated under any special act in effect prior to July 1, 1872, which at the date of the passage of this Code are still functioning under the special act which created them, shall remain as properly incorporated under that special act.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/1-1-4

    (65 ILCS 5/1-1-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-1-4)
    Sec. 1-1-4. This Code shall apply generally to all municipalities which are treated as properly incorporated under this Code as provided in the first paragraph of Section 1-1-3 and to all municipalities which are incorporated under this Code.
    This Code shall also apply generally to all municipalities incorporated and now existing under a special charter except to the extent that this Code is in conflict with any provision in a special charter, and except as otherwise provided in subsection (1) of Section 1-1-2. In the event that there is a conflict between a provision in this Code and a provision in a special charter, the special charter shall govern except where any such charter conflicts with or is inconsistent with the general election law and except where a provision in this Code is stated to apply to municipalities incorporated under a special charter, or to municipalities whether incorporated under a general or special act, or words to that effect, or where it is otherwise made manifest that this Code or any other Illinois statute is intended to govern despite the inconsistent provisions in the special charter. A municipality incorporated under a special charter may, by ordinance or resolution, adopt the provisions of Sections 3.1-15-10, 3.1-20-5, and 3.1-20-22 of this Code.
    However, if a particular section of this Code is limited to cities or villages or incorporated towns or any combination thereof, or to cities, villages, or incorporated towns of a specified type or any combination thereof, that intention shall prevail.
(Source: P.A. 92-115, eff. 1-1-02.)

65 ILCS 5/1-1-5

    (65 ILCS 5/1-1-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-1-5)
    Sec. 1-1-5. The corporate authorities of each municipality may exercise jointly, with one or more other municipal corporations or governmental subdivisions or districts, all of the powers set forth in this Code unless expressly provided otherwise. In this section "municipal corporations or governmental subdivisions or districts" includes, but is not limited to, municipalities, townships, counties, school districts, park districts, sanitary districts, and fire protection districts.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 2854.)

65 ILCS 5/1-1-6

    (65 ILCS 5/1-1-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-1-6)
    Sec. 1-1-6. Town under special charter superseding civil township; powers. The corporate authorities of any town incorporated under a special charter that has superseded a civil township shall have the powers enumerated in the following: Sections 1-2-1, 1-4-1 through 1-4-4, 1-4-6, 1-4-7, 1-5-1, 1-6-1, 1-7-1, 1-7-2, 1-7-3, 1-8-1, 3.1-30-5, 7-4-2, 8-1-1 through 8-1-4, 8-1-6, 8-1-8 through 8-1-14, 8-2-9, 8-3-8, 8-3-9, 8-4-1 through 8-4-34, 8-7-1 through 8-7-4, 8-7-5, 8-9-1, 8-9-2, 8-11-1 through 8-11-3, 8-11-4, 10-4-1 through 10-4-3; all of Article 9; and Divisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 22, 23, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 37, 40, 42, 43, 44, 49, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 68, 71, 72, 73, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 93, 97, 101, 104, 105, 108, 109, 110, 117, 118, 119, 121, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147 and 148 of Article 11. These powers shall be cumulative in effect, and if any provision is inconsistent with any power expressly granted under the special charter of the municipality, it shall be considered as an alternative or additional power and not as a limitation upon any other power granted or possessed by the corporate authorities of the town incorporated under a special charter that has superseded a civil township.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/1-1-7

    (65 ILCS 5/1-1-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-1-7)
    Sec. 1-1-7. Power of municipality to contract with school boards, hospitals, commercial and industrial facilities, and owners of shopping centers or apartment complexes. The corporate authorities of any municipality shall have the power to contract with school boards, hospitals, commercial and industrial facilities, and owners of shopping centers or apartment complexes within and without the municipal limits in such manner as is provided by Section 11-209 of "The Illinois Vehicle Code", approved September 29, 1969, as amended, and as provided under Section 2 of "An Act in relation to the regulation of motor vehicle traffic and the promotion of safety on public highways in counties", approved August 9, 1951, as amended.
    This amendatory Act of 1972 is not a prohibition upon the contractual and associational powers granted by Article VII, Section 10 of the Illinois Constitution.
(Source: P.A. 90-145, eff. 1-1-98; 90-481, eff. 8-17-97.)

65 ILCS 5/1-1-7.1

    (65 ILCS 5/1-1-7.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-1-7.1)
    Sec. 1-1-7.1. Any municipality may establish community based committees which shall consist of community leaders, and such committees shall coordinate all State and federal economic programs except where otherwise prohibited by federal law.
(Source: P.A. 84-1090.)

65 ILCS 5/1-1-8

    (65 ILCS 5/1-1-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-1-8)
    Sec. 1-1-8. Whenever this Code requires or authorizes the submission of a proposition or question to referendum, whether initiated by action of the corporate authorities or by petition, upon such initiation, the proposition or question shall be certified, in accordance with the general election law, to the proper county clerks and boards of election commissioners. Those election authorities shall submit the proposition or question to the voters of the municipality, or to the voters of such other territory as are entitled to vote thereon, at an election in accordance with the general election law. Whenever this Code requires referendum approval by the voters of any ordinance adopted by a municipality, and no specific procedure is provided for initiating the referendum, the referendum shall be initiated by the passage of such ordinance and shall be certified for the next regular election in accordance with the general election law.
    Whenever this Code requires or authorizes a special election to be held for the purpose of filling a vacancy in office, the office and the candidates therefor shall be similarly certified, in accordance with the general election law.
    Municipal clerks and clerks of the circuit court shall perform all election duties, including certifications and publication of notices, in connection with the conduct of elections of officers and referenda on the submission of questions or propositions to referendum as provided in the general election law.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/1-1-9

    (65 ILCS 5/1-1-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-1-9)
    Sec. 1-1-9. If a municipality which is a home rule unit under Section 6 of Article VII of the Constitution by reason of having a population of more than 25,000 suffers a loss in population so that its population determined as provided in Section 1-7-2 is 25,000 or less, such municipality shall continue to have the powers of a home rule unit until it elects by referendum not to be a home rule unit.
    Unless such a referendum is held sooner, or such a referendum has been held within the 2 calendar years preceding the year in which the population is determined to be 25,000 or less, the municipal clerk shall certify for submission to the voters of the municipality at the next general election following such determination of population, in the manner provided by the general election law, the proposition of whether the municipality shall elect not to be a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 82-94.)

65 ILCS 5/1-1-10

    (65 ILCS 5/1-1-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-1-10)
    Sec. 1-1-10. It is the policy of this State that all powers granted, either expressly or by necessary implication, by this Code, by Illinois statute, or by the Illinois Constitution to municipalities may be exercised by those municipalities and the officers, employees, and agents of each, notwithstanding effects on competition.
    It is further the policy of this State that home rule municipalities and the officers, employees, and agents of each may (1) exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to their government and affairs or (2) exercise those powers within traditional areas of municipal activity, except as limited by the Illinois Constitution or a proper limiting statute, notwithstanding effects on competition.
    It is the intention of the General Assembly that the "State action exemption" to the application of federal antitrust statutes be fully available to all municipalities and the agents, officers, and employees of each to the extent they are exercising authority as aforesaid, including, but not limited to, the provisions of Sections 6, 7, and 10 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution or the provisions of the following Illinois statutes, as each is now in existence or may hereinafter be amended:
        (a) The Illinois Local Library Act; Article 27 of the
    
Property Tax Code; the Housing Development and Construction Act; or the Housing Authorities Act, the Housing Cooperation Law, the Blighted Vacant Areas Development Act of 1949, the Urban Community Conservation Act, the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act, or any other power exercised pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act; or
        (b) Divisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Article 7 of
    
the Illinois Municipal Code; Divisions 9, 10, and 11 of Article 8 of the Illinois Municipal Code; Divisions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of Article 9 of the Illinois Municipal Code; and all of Divisions of Articles 10 and 11 of the Illinois Municipal Code; or
        (c) Any other Illinois statute or constitutional
    
provision now existing or which may be enacted in the future, by which any municipality may exercise authority.
    The "State action exemption" for which provision is made by this Section shall be liberally construed in favor of such municipalities and the agents, employees, and officers thereof, and such exemption shall be available notwithstanding that the action of the municipality or its agents, officers, or employees constitutes an irregular exercise of constitutional or statutory powers. However, this exemption shall not apply where the action alleged to be in violation of antitrust law exceeds either (1) powers granted, either expressly or by necessary implication, by Illinois statute or the Illinois Constitution or (2) powers granted to a home rule municipality to perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs or to act within traditional areas of municipal activity, except as limited by the Illinois Constitution or a proper limiting statute.
    Notwithstanding the foregoing, where it is alleged that a violation of the antitrust laws has occurred, the relief available to the plaintiffs shall be limited to an injunction which enjoins the alleged activity.
    Nothing in this Section is intended to prohibit or limit any cause of action other than under an antitrust theory.
(Source: P.A. 102-510, eff. 8-20-21; 102-558, eff. 8-20-21.)

65 ILCS 5/1-1-11

    (65 ILCS 5/1-1-11)
    Sec. 1-1-11. Contractual assessments; renewable energy sources. A municipality may enter into voluntary agreements with the owners of property within the municipality to provide for contractual assessments to finance the installation of distributed generation renewable energy sources or energy efficiency improvements that are permanently fixed to real property.
(Source: P.A. 96-481, eff. 1-1-10; 96-1000, eff. 7-2-10.)

65 ILCS 5/1-1-12

    (65 ILCS 5/1-1-12)
    Sec. 1-1-12. Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator; posting and publication.
    (a) Within 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly, each municipality that maintains a website must post on the municipality's website the following information:
        (1) the name, office address, and telephone number of
    
the Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator, if any, employed by the municipality; and
        (2) the grievance procedures, if any, adopted by the
    
municipality to resolve complaints alleging a violation of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
    (b) If a municipality does not maintain a website, then the municipality must, within 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly, and at least once every other year thereafter, publish in either a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality or a newsletter published by the municipality and mailed to residents of the municipality the information required in item (1) of subsection (a) and either the information required in item (2) of subsection (a) or instructions for obtaining such information from the municipality.
    (c) No home rule municipality may adopt posting or publication requirements that are less restrictive than this Section. This Section is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of powers and functions exercised by the State.
(Source: P.A. 96-650, eff. 1-1-10; 96-1000, eff. 7-2-10.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 1 Div. 2

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 1 Div. 2 heading)
DIVISION 2. ORDINANCES

65 ILCS 5/1-2-1

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-2-1)
    Sec. 1-2-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may pass all ordinances and make all rules and regulations proper or necessary, to carry into effect the powers granted to municipalities, with such fines or penalties as may be deemed proper. No fine or penalty, however, except civil penalties provided for failure to make returns or to pay any taxes levied by the municipality shall exceed $750 and no imprisonment authorized in Section 1-2-9 for failure to pay any fine, penalty or cost shall exceed 6 months for one offense.
    A penalty imposed for violation of an ordinance may include, or consist of, a requirement that the defendant do one or both of the following:
        (1) Complete an education program, except that a
    
holder of a valid commercial driver's license who commits a vehicle weight or size restriction violation shall not be required to complete an education program under this Section.
        (2) Perform some reasonable public service work such
    
as but not limited to the picking up of litter in public parks or along public highways or the maintenance of public facilities.
    A default in the payment of a fine or penalty or any installment of a fine or penalty may be collected by any means authorized for the collection of monetary judgments. The municipal attorney of the municipality in which the fine or penalty was imposed may retain attorneys and private collection agents for the purpose of collecting any default in payment of any fine or penalty or installment of that fine or penalty. Any fees or costs incurred by the municipality with respect to attorneys or private collection agents retained by the municipal attorney under this Section shall be charged to the offender.
    A low-income individual required to complete an education program under this Section who provides proof of eligibility for the federal earned income tax credit under Section 32 of the Internal Revenue Code or the Illinois earned income tax credit under Section 212 of the Illinois Income Tax Act shall not be required to pay any fee for participating in a required education program.
(Source: P.A. 95-389, eff. 1-1-08; 96-288, eff. 8-11-09.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2-1.1

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2-1.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-2-1.1)
    Sec. 1-2-1.1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may pass ordinances, not inconsistent with the criminal laws of this State, to regulate any matter expressly within the authorized powers of the municipality, or incidental thereto, making violation thereof a misdemeanor punishable by incarceration in a penal institution other than the penitentiary not to exceed 6 months. The municipality is authorized to prosecute violations of penal ordinances enacted under this Section as criminal offenses by its corporate attorney in the circuit court by an information, or complaint sworn to, charging such offense. The prosecution shall be under and conform to the rules of criminal procedure. Conviction shall require the municipality to establish the guilt of the defendant beyond reasonable doubt.
    A penalty imposed for violation of an ordinance may include, or consist of, a requirement that the defendant do one or both of the following:
        (1) Complete an education program, except that a
    
holder of a valid commercial driver's license who commits a vehicle weight or size restriction violation shall not be required to complete an education program under this Section.
        (2) Perform some reasonable public service work such
    
as but not limited to the picking up of litter in public parks or along public highways or the maintenance of public facilities.
    A low-income individual required to complete an education program under this Section who provides proof of eligibility for the federal earned income tax credit under Section 32 of the Internal Revenue Code or the Illinois earned income tax credit under Section 212 of the Illinois Income Tax Act shall not be required to pay any fee for participating in a required education program.
    This Section shall not apply to or affect ordinances now or hereafter enacted pursuant to Sections 11-5-1, 11-5-2, 11-5-3, 11-5-4, 11-5-5, 11-5-6, 11-40-1, 11-40-2, 11-40-2a, 11-40-3, 11-80-9 and 11-80-16 of the Illinois Municipal Code, as now or hereafter amended, nor to Sections enacted after this 1969 amendment which replace or add to the Sections herein enumerated, nor to ordinances now in force or hereafter enacted pursuant to authority granted to local authorities by Section 11-208 of "The Illinois Vehicle Code", approved September 29, 1969, as now or hereafter amended.
(Source: P.A. 96-288, eff. 8-11-09.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2-1.2

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2-1.2)
    Sec. 1-2-1.2. Felony DUI prosecutions prohibited.
    (a) A unit of local government, including a home rule unit, may not enforce any ordinance that prohibits driving under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, intoxicating compound or compounds, or any combination thereof if, based on the alleged facts of the case or the defendant's driving history or record, the offense charged would constitute a felony under Section 11-501 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, unless the State's Attorney rejects or denies felony charges for the conduct that comprises the charge.
    (b) A municipal attorney must (i) review the driving record of any defendant accused of violating any ordinance that prohibits driving under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, intoxicating compound or compounds, or any combination thereof and (ii) if the offense charged would constitute a felony under Section 11-501 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, notify the State's Attorney of the county of the felony charges.
    (c) This Section is a denial and limitation of home rule powers and functions under subsection (g) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution.
(Source: P.A. 94-111, eff. 1-1-06; 94-740, eff. 5-8-06.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2-1.5

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2-1.5)
    Sec. 1-2-1.5. Ordinances penalizing tenants who contact police or other emergency services prohibited.
    (a) Definitions. As used in this Section:
    "Contact" includes any communication made by a tenant, landlord, guest, neighbor, or other individual to police or other emergency services.
    "Criminal activity" means a violation of the Criminal Code of 2012, of the Cannabis Control Act, of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, or of the Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act.
    "Disability" means, with respect to a person:
        (1) a physical or mental impairment which
    
substantially limits one or more of such person's major life activities;
        (2) a record of having such an impairment; or
        (3) being regarded as having such an impairment, but
    
such term does not include current, illegal use of or addiction to a controlled substance, as defined in the federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 802.
    "Domestic violence", "landlord", "sexual violence", and "tenant" have the meanings provided under Section 10 of the Safe Homes Act.
    "Dwelling unit" has the meaning provided under subsection (a) of Section 15 of the Landlord and Tenant Act.
    "Penalizes" includes, but is not limited to:
        (1) assessment of fees or fines;
        (2) revocation, suspension, or nonrenewal of any
    
license or permit required for the rental or occupancy of any dwelling unit;
        (3) termination or denial of a subsidized housing
    
contract or housing subsidy; and
        (4) termination or nonrenewal of a residential lease
    
agreement.
    "Subsidized housing" has the meaning provided under subsection (a) of Section 9-119 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
    (b) Protection.
        (1) No municipality shall enact or enforce an
    
ordinance or regulation that penalizes tenants or landlords based on:
            (A) contact made to police or other emergency
        
services, if (i) the contact was made with the intent to prevent or respond to domestic violence or sexual violence; (ii) the intervention or emergency assistance was needed to respond to or prevent domestic violence or sexual violence; or (iii) the contact was made by, on behalf of, or otherwise concerns an individual with a disability and the purpose of the contact was related to that individual's disability;
            (B) an incident or incidents of actual or
        
threatened domestic violence or sexual violence against a tenant, household member, or guest occurring in the dwelling unit or on the premises; or
            (C) criminal activity or a local ordinance
        
violation occurring in the dwelling unit or on the premises that is directly relating to domestic violence or sexual violence, engaged in by a tenant, member of a tenant's household, guest, or other party, and against a tenant, household member, guest, or other party.
        (2) Nothing with respect to this Section: (A) limits
    
enforcement of Section 15.2 of the Emergency Telephone System Act, Article 26 of the Criminal Code of 2012, or Article IX of the Code of Civil Procedure; (B) prohibits municipalities from enacting or enforcing ordinances to impose penalties on the basis of the underlying criminal activity or a local ordinance violation not covered by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Section and to the extent otherwise permitted by existing State and federal law; or (C) limits or prohibits the eviction of or imposition of penalties against the perpetrator of the domestic violence, sexual violence, or other criminal activity.
    (c) Remedies. If a municipality enacts or enforces an ordinance or regulation against a tenant or landlord in violation of subsection (b), the tenant or landlord may bring a civil action to seek any one or more of the following remedies:
        (1) an order invalidating the ordinance or regulation
    
to the extent required to bring the ordinance or regulation into compliance with the requirements of subsection (b);
        (2) compensatory damages;
        (3) reasonable attorney fees and court costs; or
        (4) other equitable relief as the court may deem
    
appropriate and just.
    (d) Home rule. This Section is a denial and limitation of home rule powers and functions under subsection (g) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution.
(Source: P.A. 99-441, eff. 11-29-15.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2-2

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-2-2)
    Sec. 1-2-2. The ordaining clause of ordinances in cities shall be: "Be it ordained, by the City Council of ....."
    The ordaining clause of ordinances in villages shall be: "Be it ordained by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of ....."
    Unless the charter of an incorporated town otherwise provides, the ordaining clause of ordinances in incorporated towns shall conform as nearly as possible to one of the forms specified in this section.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2-3

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-2-3)
    Sec. 1-2-3. The mayor may appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the city council, one or more competent persons to prepare and submit to the city council, for adoption or rejection, an ordinance to revise the city ordinances. The compensation for this revision shall be fixed by the city council and paid out of the city treasury.
    The corporate authorities of villages and incorporated towns have the power conferred upon cities in the preceding paragraph of this section.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2-3.1

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2-3.1)
    Sec. 1-2-3.1. Building codes. Beginning on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 92nd General Assembly, any municipality with a population of less than 1,000,000 adopting a new building code or amending an existing building code must, at least 30 days before adopting the code or amendment, provide an identification of the code, by title and edition, or the amendment for identification under Section 10.18 of the Capital Development Board Act.
    For the purposes of this Section, "building code" means any ordinance, resolution, law, housing or building code, or zoning ordinance that establishes construction related activities applicable to structures in the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 99-639, eff. 7-28-16.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2-4

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-2-4)
    Sec. 1-2-4. All ordinances of cities, villages and incorporated towns imposing any fine, penalty, imprisonment, or forfeiture, or making any appropriation, shall (1) be printed or published in book or pamphlet form, published by authority of the corporate authorities, or (2) be published at least once, within 30 days after passage, in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. If there is an error in printing, the publishing requirement of this Act shall be satisfied if those portions of the ordinance that were erroneously printed are republished, correctly, within 30 days after the original publication that contained the error. The fact that an error occurred in publication shall not affect the effective date of the ordinance so published. If the error in printing is not corrected within 30 days after the date of the original publication that contained the error, as provided in the preceding sentence, the corporate authorities may by ordinance declare the ordinance that was erroneously published to be nevertheless valid and in effect no sooner than the tenth day after the date of the original publication, notwithstanding the error in publication, and shall order the original ordinance to be published once more within 30 days after the passage of the validating ordinance. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality. An annual appropriation ordinance adopted under Section 8-2-9 shall take effect upon passage, but no other ordinance described in this paragraph shall take effect until 10 days after it is so published, except that an ordinance imposing a municipal retailers' occupation tax adopted under Section 8-11-1, or a Tourism, Convention and Other Special Events Promotion Tax adopted under Section 8-3-13, or effecting a change in the rate thereof shall take effect on the first day of the month next following the expiration of the 30 day publication period. However, ordinances establishing rules and regulations for the construction of buildings or any part thereof, or for the development or operation of camps accommodating persons in house trailers, house cars, cabins or tents, where such rules and regulations have been previously printed in book or pamphlet form, may by their terms provide for the adoption of such rules and regulations or portions thereof by reference thereto without further printing, or publication, if not less than one copy of such rules and regulations in book or pamphlet form has been filed in the office of the clerk of the municipality for use and examination by the public at least 30 days prior to the adoption thereof.
    All other ordinances, resolutions and motions, shall take effect upon their passage unless they otherwise provide.
    This Section applies to incorporated towns even if the Section's provisions are in conflict with the charters of such incorporated towns.
    Anything in this Section to the contrary notwithstanding, any ordinance which contains a statement of its urgency in the preamble or body thereof, other than an ordinance adopted under Article 8 of this Code, may take effect immediately upon its passage provided that the corporate authorities, by a vote of 2/3 of all the members then holding office, so direct. The decision of the corporate authorities as to the urgency of any ordinance shall not be subject to judicial review except for an abuse of discretion.
(Source: P.A. 89-266, eff. 1-1-96.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2-5

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-2-5)
    Sec. 1-2-5. The municipal clerk shall record, in a book used exclusively for that purpose, all ordinances passed by the corporate authorities. Immediately following each ordinance the municipal clerk shall make a memorandum of the date of the passage and of the publication or posting, where required, of the ordinance. This record and memorandum, or a certified copy thereof, shall be prima facie evidence of the contents, passage, and of the publication or posting of ordinances.
    This section shall not apply to cities with a population of 500,000 or more.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2-6

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-2-6)
    Sec. 1-2-6. The contents of all municipal ordinances, the date of passage, and the date of publication or posting, where required, may be proved by the certificate of the municipal clerk, under the seal of the corporation.
    Whenever municipal ordinances are printed in book or pamphlet form, and purport to be published by authority of the corporate authorities, such book or pamphlet shall be prima facie evidence of the contents, passage, and legal publication of such ordinances, as of the dates mentioned in such book or pamphlet, in all courts and administrative tribunals.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2-7

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-2-7)
    Sec. 1-2-7. All actions brought to enforce any fine, imprisonment, penalty, or forfeiture under any ordinance of any municipality, shall be brought in the corporate name of the municipality, as plaintiff. No prosecution, recovery, conviction, or acquittal, for the violation of any ordinance, shall constitute a defense to any other prosecution of the same party for any other violation of the same or any other ordinance, although the different causes of action existed at the same time, and, if united, would not have exceeded the jurisdiction of the court.
(Source: P.A. 77-1295.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2-8

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-2-8)
    Sec. 1-2-8. All fines, penalties, and forfeitures for the violation of ordinances, when collected, and all other money collected for a municipality shall be paid into the treasury of the municipality, at such times and in such manner as may be prescribed by ordinance.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2-9

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-2-9)
    Sec. 1-2-9. Except as provided in Section 1-2-9.1 of this Act, in all actions for the violation of any municipal ordinance, the first process shall be a summons or a warrant. A warrant for the arrest of an accused person may issue upon the affidavit of any person that an ordinance has been violated, and that the person making the complaint has reasonable grounds to believe that the party charged is guilty thereof. Every person arrested upon a warrant, without unnecessary delay, shall be taken before the proper officer for trial.
(Source: P.A. 81-704.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2-9.1

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2-9.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-2-9.1)
    Sec. 1-2-9.1. Service by certified mail. In all actions for violation of any municipal ordinance where the fine would not be in excess of $750 and no jail term could be imposed, service of summons may be made by the city clerk by certified mail, return receipt requested, whether service is to be within or without the State.
(Source: P.A. 89-63, eff. 6-30-95.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2-9.2

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2-9.2) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-2-9.2)
    Sec. 1-2-9.2. Service of notice of violation of ordinance governing parking or standing of vehicles in cities with a population over 500,000. In cities with a population over 500,000, the notice of violation of an ordinance governing the parking or standing of vehicles is the summons and complaint for purposes of the Code of Civil Procedure, as now or hereafter amended.
    A police officer, parking enforcement aide, or other person authorized by ordinance to issue a notice of a vehicle parking or standing violation complaint may serve the summons and complaint for a vehicle parking or standing violation by affixing the original or a facsimile thereof to an unlawfully parked or standing vehicle or by handing the notice to the operator of the vehicle if the operator is present.
    This Section is not intended to change the law in effect before the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, but is intended to clarify existing law. The service of a summons and complaint in accordance with this Section is legally sufficient regardless of whether service was made before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989.
(Source: P.A. 86-947.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2-11

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-2-11)
    Sec. 1-2-11. (a) A sheriff may serve any process or make any arrest in a municipality or a part of a municipality located in the county in which the sheriff was elected that any officer of that municipality is authorized to make under this Code or any ordinance passed under this Code.
    (b) Police officers may serve summons for violations of ordinances occurring within their municipalities. In municipalities with a population of 1,000,000 or more, active duty or retired police officers may serve summons for violations of ordinances occurring within their municipalities.
    (c) In addition to the powers stated in Section 8.1a of the Housing Authorities Act, in counties with a population of 3,000,000 or more inhabitants, members of a housing authority police force may serve process for eviction actions commenced by that housing authority and may execute eviction orders for that housing authority.
(Source: P.A. 100-173, eff. 1-1-18.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2-12

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-2-12)
    Sec. 1-2-12. Any person incarcerated on a charge of violating a bailable municipal ordinance who does not supply bail and against whom a fine is levied upon conviction of such offense, shall be allowed a credit of $2.00 for each day so incarcerated prior to conviction, but such credit shall not exceed the amount of the fine levied.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 2428.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2-12.1

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2-12.1)
    Sec. 1-2-12.1. (Repealed).
(Source: Reenacted by P.A. 102-687, eff. 12-17-21. Repealed internally, eff. 1-1-23.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 1 Div. 2.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 1 Div. 2.1 heading)
DIVISION 2.1. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATIONS

65 ILCS 5/1-2.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2.1-1)
    Sec. 1-2.1-1. Applicability. This Division 2.1 applies to municipalities that are home rule units and to non-home rule municipalities that adopt the provisions of this Division.
(Source: P.A. 103-260, eff. 1-1-24.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2.1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2.1-2)
    Sec. 1-2.1-2. Administrative adjudication of municipal code violations. Any municipality may provide by ordinance for a system of administrative adjudication of municipal code violations to the extent permitted by the Illinois Constitution. A "system of administrative adjudication" means the adjudication of any violation of a municipal ordinance, except for (i) proceedings not within the statutory or the home rule authority of municipalities; and (ii) any offense under the Illinois Vehicle Code or a similar offense that is a traffic regulation governing the movement of vehicles and except for any reportable offense under Section 6-204 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.
(Source: P.A. 90-516, eff. 1-1-98.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2.1-3

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2.1-3)
    Sec. 1-2.1-3. Administrative adjudication procedures not exclusive. The adoption by a municipality of a system of administrative adjudication does not preclude the municipality from using other methods to enforce municipal ordinances.
(Source: P.A. 90-516, eff. 1-1-98.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2.1-4

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2.1-4)
    Sec. 1-2.1-4. Code hearing units; powers of hearing officers.
    (a) An ordinance establishing a system of administrative adjudication, pursuant to this Division, shall provide for a code hearing unit within an existing agency or as a separate agency in the municipal government. The ordinance shall establish the jurisdiction of a code hearing unit that is consistent with this Division. The "jurisdiction" of a code hearing unit refers to the particular code violations that it may adjudicate.
    (b) Adjudicatory hearings shall be presided over by hearing officers. The powers and duties of a hearing officer shall include:
        (1) hearing testimony and accepting evidence that is
    
relevant to the existence of the code violation;
        (2) issuing subpoenas directing witnesses to appear
    
and give relevant testimony at the hearing, upon the request of the parties or their representatives;
        (3) preserving and authenticating the record of the
    
hearing and all exhibits and evidence introduced at the hearing;
        (4) issuing a determination, based on the evidence
    
presented at the hearing, of whether a code violation exists. The determination shall be in writing and shall include a written finding of fact, decision, and order including the fine, penalty, or action with which the defendant must comply; and
        (5) imposing penalties consistent with applicable
    
code provisions and assessing costs upon finding a party liable for the charged violation, except, however, that in no event shall the hearing officer have authority to (i) impose a penalty of incarceration, or (ii) impose a fine in excess of $50,000, or at the option of the municipality, such other amount not to exceed the maximum amount established by the Mandatory Arbitration System as prescribed by the Rules of the Illinois Supreme Court from time to time for the judicial circuit in which the municipality is located. The maximum monetary fine under this item (5), shall be exclusive of costs of enforcement or costs imposed to secure compliance with the municipality's ordinances and shall not be applicable to cases to enforce the collection of any tax imposed and collected by the municipality.
    (c) Prior to conducting administrative adjudication proceedings, administrative hearing officers shall have successfully completed a formal training program which includes the following:
        (1) instruction on the rules of procedure of the
    
administrative hearings which they will conduct;
        (2) orientation to each subject area of the code
    
violations that they will adjudicate;
        (3) observation of administrative hearings; and
        (4) participation in hypothetical cases, including
    
ruling on evidence and issuing final orders.
    In addition, every administrative hearing officer must be an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois for at least 3 years. A person who has served as a judge in Illinois is not required to fulfill the requirements of items (1) through (4) of this subsection.
    (d) A proceeding before a code hearing unit shall be instituted upon the filing of a written pleading by an authorized official of the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 102-65, eff. 7-9-21.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2.1-5

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2.1-5)
    Sec. 1-2.1-5. Administrative hearing proceedings.
    (a) Any ordinance establishing a system of administrative adjudication, pursuant to this Division, shall afford parties due process of law, including notice and opportunity for hearing. Parties shall be served with process in a manner reasonably calculated to give them actual notice, including, as appropriate, personal service of process upon a party or its employees or agents; service by mail at a party's address; or notice that is posted upon the property where the violation is found when the party is the owner or manager of the property. In municipalities with a population under 3,000,000, if the notice requires the respondent to answer within a certain amount of time, the municipality must reply to the answer within the same amount of time afforded to the respondent.
    (b) Parties shall be given notice of an adjudicatory hearing which includes the type and nature of the code violation to be adjudicated, the date and location of the adjudicatory hearing, the legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be held, and the penalties for failure to appear at the hearing.
    (c) Parties shall be provided with an opportunity for a hearing during which they may be represented by counsel, present witnesses, and cross-examine opposing witnesses. Parties may request the hearing officer to issue subpoenas to direct the attendance and testimony of relevant witnesses and the production of relevant documents. Hearings shall be scheduled with reasonable promptness, provided that for hearings scheduled in all non-emergency situations, if requested by the defendant, the defendant shall have at least 15 days after service of process to prepare for a hearing. For purposes of this subsection (c), "non-emergency situation" means any situation that does not reasonably constitute a threat to the public interest, safety, or welfare. If service is provided by mail, the 15-day period shall begin to run on the day that the notice is deposited in the mail.
(Source: P.A. 94-616, eff. 1-1-06.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2.1-6

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2.1-6)
    Sec. 1-2.1-6. Rules of evidence shall not govern. The formal and technical rules of evidence do not apply in an adjudicatory hearing permitted under this Division. Evidence, including hearsay, may be admitted only if it is of a type commonly relied upon by reasonably prudent persons in the conduct of their affairs.
(Source: P.A. 90-516, eff. 1-1-98.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2.1-7

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2.1-7)
    Sec. 1-2.1-7. Judicial review. Any final decision by a code hearing unit that a code violation does or does not exist shall constitute a final determination for purposes of judicial review and shall be subject to review under the Illinois Administrative Review Law.
(Source: P.A. 90-516, eff. 1-1-98.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2.1-8

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2.1-8)
    Sec. 1-2.1-8. Enforcement of judgment.
    (a) Any fine, other sanction, or costs imposed, or part of any fine, other sanction, or costs imposed, remaining unpaid after the exhaustion of or the failure to exhaust judicial review procedures under the Illinois Administrative Review Law are a debt due and owing the municipality and may be collected in accordance with applicable law.
    (b) After expiration of the period in which judicial review under the Illinois Administrative Review Law may be sought for a final determination of a code violation, unless stayed by a court of competent jurisdiction, the findings, decision, and order of the hearing officer may be enforced in the same manner as a judgment entered by a court of competent jurisdiction.
    (c) In any case in which a defendant has failed to comply with a judgment ordering a defendant to correct a code violation or imposing any fine or other sanction as a result of a code violation, any expenses incurred by a municipality to enforce the judgment, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees, court costs, and costs related to property demolition or foreclosure, after they are fixed by a court of competent jurisdiction or a hearing officer, shall be a debt due and owing the municipality and may be collected in accordance with applicable law. Prior to any expenses being fixed by a hearing officer pursuant to this subsection (c), the municipality shall provide notice to the defendant that states that the defendant shall appear at a hearing before the administrative hearing officer to determine whether the defendant has failed to comply with the judgment. The notice shall set the date for such a hearing, which shall not be less than 7 days from the date that notice is served. If notice is served by mail, the 7-day period shall begin to run on the date that the notice was deposited in the mail.
    (d) Upon being recorded in the manner required by Article XII of the Code of Civil Procedure or by the Uniform Commercial Code, a lien shall be imposed on the real estate or personal estate, or both, of the defendant in the amount of any debt due and owing the municipality under this Section. The lien may be enforced in the same manner as a judgment lien pursuant to a judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.
    (e) A hearing officer may set aside any judgment entered by default and set a new hearing date, upon a petition filed within 21 days after the issuance of the order of default, if the hearing officer determines that the petitioner's failure to appear at the hearing was for good cause or at any time if the petitioner establishes that the municipality did not provide proper service of process. If any judgment is set aside pursuant to this subsection (e), the hearing officer shall have authority to enter an order extinguishing any lien which has been recorded for any debt due and owing the municipality as a result of the vacated default judgment.
(Source: P.A. 90-516, eff. 1-1-98.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2.1-9

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2.1-9)
    Sec. 1-2.1-9. Impact on existing administrative adjudication systems. This Division shall not affect the validity of systems of administrative adjudication that were authorized by State law, including home rule authority, and in existence prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1997.
(Source: P.A. 90-516, eff. 1-1-98.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2.1-10

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2.1-10)
    Sec. 1-2.1-10. Impact on home rule authority. This Division shall not preempt municipalities from adopting other systems of administrative adjudication pursuant to their home rule powers.
(Source: P.A. 90-516, eff. 1-1-98.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 1 Div. 2.2

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 1 Div. 2.2 heading)
DIVISION 2.2. CODE HEARING DEPARTMENTS

65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-1

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-1)
    Sec. 1-2.2-1. Applicability. This Division 2.2 applies only to municipalities that are non-home rule units. Nothing in this Division 2.2 allows a non-home rule municipality to pursue any remedies not otherwise authorized by statute. A non-home rule municipality may adopt a code hearing unit under Division 2.1 instead of this Division.
(Source: P.A. 103-260, eff. 1-1-24.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-5

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-5)
    Sec. 1-2.2-5. Definitions. As used in this Division, unless the context requires otherwise:
    "Code" means any municipal ordinance except for (i) building code violations that must be adjudicated pursuant to Division 31.1 of Article 11 of this Act and (ii) any offense under the Illinois Vehicle Code or a similar offense that is a traffic regulation governing the movement of vehicles and except for any reportable offense under Section 6-204 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.
    "Hearing officer" means a municipal employee or an officer or agent of a municipality, other than a law enforcement officer, whose duty it is to:
    (1) preside at an administrative hearing called to determine whether or not a code violation exists;
    (2) hear testimony and accept evidence from all interested parties relevant to the existence of a code violation;
    (3) preserve and authenticate the transcript and record of the hearing and all exhibits and evidence introduced at the hearing; and
    (4) issue and sign a written finding, decision, and order stating whether a code violation exists.
(Source: P.A. 90-777, eff. 1-1-99.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-10

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-10)
    Sec. 1-2.2-10. Code hearing department. The corporate authorities of any municipality may adopt this Division and establish a code hearing department within an existing code enforcement agency or as a separate and independent agency in the municipal government. The function of the hearing department is to expedite the prosecution and correction of code violations in the manner set forth in this Division.
    The code hearing department may adjudicate any violation of a municipal ordinance except for (i) building code violations that must be adjudicated pursuant to Division 31.1 of Article 11 of this Act and (ii) any offense under the Illinois Vehicle Code or similar offense that is a traffic regulation governing the movement of vehicles and except for any reportable offense under Section 6-204 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.
(Source: P.A. 90-777, eff. 1-1-99.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-15

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-15)
    Sec. 1-2.2-15. Hearing procedures not exclusive. In any municipality where this Division is adopted, this Division does not preclude the municipality from using other methods to enforce the provisions of its code.
(Source: P.A. 90-777, eff. 1-1-99.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-20

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-20)
    Sec. 1-2.2-20. Instituting code hearing proceedings. When a police officer or other individual authorized to issue a code violation finds a code violation to exist, he or she shall note the violation on a multiple copy violation notice and report form that indicates (i) the name and address of the defendant, (ii) the type and nature of the violation, (iii) the date and time the violation was observed, and (iv) the names of witnesses to the violation.
    The violation report form shall be forwarded to the code hearing department where a docket number shall be stamped on all copies of the report and a hearing date shall be noted in the blank spaces provided for that purpose on the form. The hearing date shall not be less than 30 nor more than 40 days after the violation is reported. However, if the code violation involves a municipal ordinance regulating truants, the hearing date shall not be less than 7 nor more than 40 days after the violation is reported.
    One copy of the violation report form shall be maintained in the files of the code hearing department and shall be part of the record of hearing, one copy of the report form shall be returned to the individual representing the municipality in the case so that he or she may prepare evidence of the code violation for presentation at the hearing on the date indicated, and one copy of the report form shall be served by first class mail to the defendant along with a summons commanding the defendant to appear at the hearing. In municipalities with a population under 3,000,000, if the violation report form requires the respondent to answer within a certain amount of time, the municipality must reply to the answer within the same amount of time afforded to the respondent.
(Source: P.A. 94-616, eff. 1-1-06; 95-1016, eff. 6-1-09.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-25

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-25)
    Sec. 1-2.2-25. Subpoenas; defaults. At any time prior to the hearing date, the hearing officer assigned to hear the case may, at the request of either party, direct witnesses to appear and give testimony at the hearing. If on the date set for hearing the defendant or his or her attorney fails to appear, the hearing officer may find the defendant in default and shall proceed with the hearing and accept evidence relevant to the existence of a code violation.
(Source: P.A. 90-777, eff. 1-1-99.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-30

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-30)
    Sec. 1-2.2-30. Continuances; representation at code hearings. No continuances shall be authorized by the hearing officer in proceedings under this Division except in cases where a continuance is absolutely necessary to protect the rights of the defendant. Lack of preparation shall not be grounds for a continuance. Any continuance authorized by a hearing officer under this Division shall not exceed 25 days. The case for the municipality may be presented by an attorney designated by the municipality or by any other municipal employee, except that the case for the municipality shall not be presented by an employee of the code hearing department. The case for the defendant may be presented by the defendant, his or her attorney, or any other agent or representative of the defendant.
(Source: P.A. 90-777, eff. 1-1-99.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-35

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-35)
    Sec. 1-2.2-35. Hearing; evidence. At the hearing a hearing officer shall preside, shall hear testimony, and shall accept any evidence relevant to the existence or non-existence of a code violation. The strict rules of evidence applicable to judicial proceedings shall not apply to hearings authorized by this Division.
(Source: P.A. 90-777, eff. 1-1-99.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-40

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-40)
    Sec. 1-2.2-40. Qualifications of hearing officers. Prior to conducting proceedings under this Division, hearing officers shall successfully complete a formal training program that includes the following:
    (1) instruction on the rules of procedure of the hearing that they will conduct;
    (2) orientation to each subject area of the code violations that they will administer;
    (3) observation of administrative hearings; and
    (4) participation in hypothetical cases, including rules on evidence and issuing final orders.
    In addition, every hearing officer must be an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois for at least 3 years.
(Source: P.A. 90-777, eff. 1-1-99.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-45

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-45)
    Sec. 1-2.2-45. Findings, decision, and order. At the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall make a determination on the basis of the evidence presented at the hearing as to whether or not a code violation exists. The determination shall be in writing and shall be designated as findings, decision, and order. The findings, decision, and order shall include (i) the hearing officer's findings of fact; (ii) a decision of whether or not a code violation exists based upon the findings of fact; and (iii) an order that states the sanction or dismisses the case if a violation is not proved. A monetary sanction for a violation under this Division shall not exceed the amount provided for in Section 1-2-1 of this Act. A copy of the findings, decision, and order shall be served on the defendant within 5 days after it is issued. Service shall be in the same manner that the report form and summons are served under Section 1-2.2-20 of this Division. Payment of any penalty or fine and the disposition of fine money shall be in the same manner as set forth in the code, unless the corporate authorities adopting this Division provide otherwise.
(Source: P.A. 90-777, eff. 1-1-99.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-50

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-50)
    Sec. 1-2.2-50. Review under Administrative Review Law. The findings, decision, and order of the hearing officer shall be subject to review in the circuit court of the county in which the municipality is located. The provisions of the Administrative Review Law, and the rules adopted pursuant thereto, shall apply to and govern every action for the judicial review of the findings, decision, and order of a hearing officer under this Division.
(Source: P.A. 90-777, eff. 1-1-99.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-55

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-55)
    Sec. 1-2.2-55. Judgment on findings, decision, and order.
    (a) Any fine, other sanction, or costs imposed, or part of any fine, other sanction, or costs imposed, remaining unpaid after the exhaustion of, or the failure to exhaust, judicial review procedures under the Administrative Review Law shall be a debt due and owing the municipality and, as such, may be collected in accordance with applicable law.
    (b) After expiration of the period within which judicial review under the Administrative Review Law may be sought for a final determination of the code violation, the municipality may commence a proceeding in the circuit court of the county in which the municipality is located for purpose of obtaining a judgment on the findings, decision, and order. Nothing in this Section shall prevent a municipality from consolidating multiple findings, decisions, and orders against a person in such a proceeding. Upon commencement of the action, the municipality shall file a certified copy of the findings, decision, and order, which shall be accompanied by a certification that recites facts sufficient to show that the findings, decision, and order was issued in accordance with this Division and the applicable municipal ordinance. Service of the summons and a copy of the petition may be by any method provided for by Section 2-203 of the Code of Civil Procedure or by certified mail, return receipt requested, provided that the total amount of fines, other sanctions, and costs imposed by the findings, decision, and order does not exceed $2,500. If the court is satisfied that the findings, decision, and order was entered in accordance with the requirements of this Division and the applicable municipal ordinance and that the defendant had an opportunity for a hearing under this Division and for judicial review as provided in this Division:
        (1) The court shall render judgment in favor of the
    
municipality and against the defendant for the amount indicated in the findings, decision and order, plus costs. The judgment shall have the same effect and may be enforced in the same manner as other judgments for the recovery of money.
        (2) The court may also issue any other orders and
    
injunctions that are requested by the municipality to enforce the order of the hearing officer to correct a code violation.
    (c) In place of a proceeding under subsection (b) of this Section, after expiration of the period in which judicial review under the Illinois Administrative Review Law may be sought for a final determination of a code violation, unless stayed by a court of competent jurisdiction, the findings, decision, and order of the hearing officer may be enforced in the same manner as a judgment entered by a court of competent jurisdiction.
    In any case in which a defendant has failed to comply with a judgment ordering a defendant to correct a code violation or imposing any fine or other sanction as a result of a code violation, any expenses incurred by a municipality to enforce the judgment, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees, court costs, and costs related to property demolition or foreclosure, after they are fixed by a court of competent jurisdiction or a hearing officer, shall be a debt due and owing the municipality and may be collected in accordance with applicable law. Prior to any expenses being fixed by a hearing officer pursuant to this subsection (c), the municipality shall provide notice to the defendant that states that the defendant shall appear at a hearing before the administrative hearing officer to determine whether the defendant has failed to comply with the judgment. The notice shall set the date for such a hearing, which shall not be less than 7 days from the date that notice is served. If notice is served by mail, the 7-day period shall begin to run on the date that the notice was deposited in the mail.
    Upon being recorded in the manner required by Article XII of the Code of Civil Procedure or by the Uniform Commercial Code, a lien shall be imposed on the real estate or personal estate, or both, of the defendant in the amount of any debt due and owing the municipality under this Section. The lien may be enforced in the same manner as a judgment lien pursuant to a judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.
    A hearing officer may set aside any judgment entered by default and set a new hearing date, upon a petition filed within 21 days after the issuance of the order of default, if the hearing officer determines that the petitioner's failure to appear at the hearing was for good cause or at any time if the petitioner establishes that the municipality did not provide proper service of process. If any judgment is set aside pursuant to this subsection (c), the hearing officer shall have authority to enter an order extinguishing any lien which has been recorded for any debt due and owing the municipality as a result of the vacated default judgment.
(Source: P.A. 99-293, eff. 8-6-15.)

65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-60

    (65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-60)
    Sec. 1-2.2-60. Adoption of Division by municipality. This Division may be adopted by a non-home rule municipality by incorporating the provisions of this Division in an ordinance and by passing and publishing the ordinance in the manner provided in Division 2 of Article 1 of this Act.
(Source: P.A. 90-777, eff. 1-1-99.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 1 Div. 3

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 1 Div. 3 heading)
DIVISION 3. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
OF CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION
REGULATIONS

65 ILCS 5/1-3-1

    (65 ILCS 5/1-3-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-3-1)
    Sec. 1-3-1. As used in the text of this Division 3, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated as follows, unless the context otherwise requires:
    (a) "Municipality" means any city, village or incorporated town having power to legislate on the subject matters mentioned in this Code;
    (b) "Regulations" means any published compilation of rules and regulations which have been prepared by nationally recognized technical trade or service associations and shall include specifically, building codes; plumbing codes; electrical wiring codes; fire prevention codes; codes for the slaughtering, processing, and selling of meats and meat products for human consumption; codes for the production, pasteurizing and sale of milk and milk products;
    (c) "Public record" means any municipal, state, or federal statute, rule, or regulation and any ordinance or resolution of the county in which the municipality is located, adopted prior to the exercise by any municipality of the authority to incorporate by reference herein granted; however, this definition shall not include the municipal ordinances, rules or regulations of any municipality except those of the municipality which is exercising the right to incorporate by reference, nor shall this definition include the state laws, rules, or regulations of any state other than the State of Illinois;
    (d) "Published" means printed, lithographed, multigraphed, mimeographed, or otherwise reproduced.
(Source: P.A. 76-111.)

65 ILCS 5/1-3-2

    (65 ILCS 5/1-3-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-3-2)
    Sec. 1-3-2. Adoption by reference; regulations and public records. A municipality may adopt by reference, as criteria for the issuance of construction, reconstruction, alteration, or installation permits, all or part of the provisions of regulations without setting forth those provisions in full if at least one copy of those regulations is filed in the office of the clerk of the municipality and is kept available for public use, inspection, and examination. A municipality may likewise adopt by reference the provisions of public records if at least 3 copies of the public record are filed with and kept on file in the office of the clerk of the municipality as provided for regulations. The filing requirement is not deemed to be complied with unless the required copy of the regulations or copies of the public record are filed with the clerk of the municipality for a period of 30 days before the adoption of the ordinance that incorporates the regulations or public record by reference. Regulations or a public record of a jurisdiction other than the State of Illinois may not be adopted by reference covering any subject matter for which standards are available in any public record of the State of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 89-266, eff. 1-1-96.)

65 ILCS 5/1-3-2a

    (65 ILCS 5/1-3-2a) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-3-2a)
    Sec. 1-3-2a. Any municipality is authorized to adopt by reference the county subdivision code of the county wherein such municipality is situated, without setting forth the provisions of such code in full, provided that at least 3 copies of such code which is incorporated or adopted by reference are filed in the office of the clerk of the municipality at least 15 days prior to adoption of the ordinance which incorporates such code by reference and there kept available for public use, inspection and examination.
(Source: P.A. 76-105.)

65 ILCS 5/1-3-3

    (65 ILCS 5/1-3-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-3-3)
    Sec. 1-3-3. Nothing contained in this Division 3 shall be deemed to relieve any municipality from the requirement of publishing the ordinance in full which adopts such regulations or public record by reference, and all provisions applicable to such publication shall be fully and completely carried out as if no regulations or public record was incorporated therein.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/1-3-4

    (65 ILCS 5/1-3-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-3-4)
    Sec. 1-3-4. Nothing contained in this Division 3 shall be deemed to permit the adoption of the penalty clauses by reference which may be established in the regulations or public record which is being incorporated by reference, and such penalty clauses shall be set forth in full in the adopting ordinance and be published along with and in the same manner as the adopting ordinance is required to be published.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/1-3-5

    (65 ILCS 5/1-3-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-3-5)
    Sec. 1-3-5. Any amendment which may be made to any regulations or public record incorporated by reference by a municipality hereunder, may be likewise adopted by reference provided that the required number of amended or corrected copies are filed with the clerk of such municipality for inspection, use, and examination by the public. Ordinances adopting amendments by reference shall be required to be published as any other ordinances of the municipality and the requirement as to prior filing before passage shall apply likewise to amendments.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/1-3-6

    (65 ILCS 5/1-3-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-3-6)
    Sec. 1-3-6. Any municipality which has heretofore enacted a regulation or public record by reference thereto shall not be required to re-enact such regulation or public record by reason of this Division 3, and all previous incorporations by reference which would have been valid if this Division 3 had then been in effect, are hereby ratified and declared effective, provided, however, that the requisite number of copies are forthwith filed with the clerk of such municipality, if they have not already been so filed.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 1 Div. 4

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 1 Div. 4 heading)
DIVISION 4. ACTIONS AGAINST AND
LIABILITIES OF MUNICIPALITIES

65 ILCS 5/1-4-5

    (65 ILCS 5/1-4-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-4-5)
    Sec. 1-4-5. In case any injury to the person or property of another is caused by a member of the police department of a municipality having a population of 500,000 or over, while the member is engaged in the performance of his or her duties as a police officer, and without the contributory negligence of the injured person or the owner of the injured property, or the agent or servant of the injured person or owner, the municipality in whose behalf the member of the municipal police department is performing his or her duties as a police officer shall indemnify the police officer for any judgment recovered against him or her as the result of such injury, except where the injury results from the wilful misconduct of the police officer. A municipality, which is not otherwise required to indemnify pursuant to this Section, may indemnify a police officer for any judgment recovered against him or her for injuries sustained as a result of the police officer's performance of his duties as a police officer.
    For the purposes of this section no civilian defense worker, nor any member of any agency engaged in any civilian defense activity, performing services as a part of any civilian defense program, shall be considered to be a member of a municipal police department.
    If any person in obeying the command of any such police officer to assist in arresting or securing an offender is killed or injured or his or her property or that of his or her employer is damaged and such death, injury or damage arises out of and in the course of aiding such police officer in arresting or endeavoring to arrest a person or retaking or endeavoring to retake a person who has escaped from legal custody, the person or employer so injured or whose property is so damaged or the personal representatives of the person so killed shall have a cause of action to recover the amount of such damage or injury against the municipal corporation by which such police officer is employed at the time such command is obeyed.
(Source: P.A. 84-551.)

65 ILCS 5/1-4-6

    (65 ILCS 5/1-4-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-4-6)
    Sec. 1-4-6. In case any injury to the person or property of another is caused by a member of the police department of a municipality having a population of less than 500,000 while the member is engaged in the performance of his or her duties as a police officer, and without the contributory negligence of the injured person or the owner of the injured property, or the agent or servant of the injured person or owner, the municipality in whose behalf the member of the municipal police department is performing his or her duties as police officer shall indemnify the police officer for any judgment recovered against him or her as the result of such injury, except where the injury results from the wilful misconduct of the police officer, to the extent of not to exceed $1,000,000 including costs of the action. Any police officer, or any person who, at the time of performing such an act complained of, was a police officer, who is made a party defendant to any such action shall, within 10 days of service of process upon him or her, notify the municipality by whom he or she is or was employed, of the fact that the action has been instituted, and that he or she has been made a party defendant to the same. Such notice shall be in writing, and shall be filed in the office of the city attorney or corporation counsel, if there is a city attorney or corporation counsel, and also in the office of the municipal clerk, either by himself, his or her agent, or attorney. The notice shall state in substance, that such police officer, (naming him or her), has been served with process and made a party defendant to an action wherein it is claimed that a person has suffered injury to his or her person or property caused by such police officer; stating the title and number of the case; the court wherein the same is pending; and the date such police officer was served with process in such action, and made a party defendant thereto. The municipality which is or may be liable to indemnify the police officer shall have the right to intervene in the suit against the police officer, and shall be permitted to appear and defend. The duty of the city to indemnify any such policeman for any judgment recovered against him shall be conditioned upon receiving notice of the filing of any such action in the manner and form hereinabove described.
    For the purposes of this Section, no civilian defense worker, nor any member of any agency engaged in any civilian defense activity, performing services as a part of any civilian defense program, shall be considered to be a member of a municipal police department.
    If any person in obeying the command of any such policeman to assist in arresting or securing an offender is killed or injured, or his or her property or that of his or her employer is damaged, and such death, injury or damage arises out of and in the course of aiding such policeman in arresting, or endeavoring to arrest, a person or retaking or endeavoring to re-take a person who has escaped from legal custody, the person or employer so injured, or whose property is so damaged, or the personal representatives of the person so killed, shall have a cause of action to recover the amount of such damage or injury against the municipal corporation by which such police officer is employed at the time such command is obeyed.
    If a police officer is acting within a municipality other than his or her employing municipality under an agreement pursuant to Section 11-1-2.1, the liability or obligation to indemnify imposed by this Section does not extend to both municipalities. Only that municipality designated by the agreement is subject to such liability or obligation to indemnify, but, if the agreement is silent as to such liability or obligation, then the municipality by which the police officer is employed is subject to such liability or obligation.
    If a police officer is acting within a municipality other than his or her employing municipality under the provisions of Section 1-4-8, the liability or obligation to indemnify imposed by this Section shall be the liability or obligation of the requesting municipality only. The notice required in this Section 1-4-6 shall be given to the municipality in which he was acting if other than his employing municipality.
(Source: P.A. 92-810, eff. 8-21-02.)

65 ILCS 5/1-4-7

    (65 ILCS 5/1-4-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-4-7)
    Sec. 1-4-7. The municipality shall be liable for any injury occasioned by actionable wrong to property by the removal, destruction or vacation, in whole or in part, of any unsafe or unsanitary building, by any municipal officer, board or employee charged with authority to order or execute such removal, destruction or vacation, if such removal, destruction or vacation is pursuant to valid statutes, ordinances or regulations, and if such officer, board or employee has acted in good faith, with reasonable care and probable cause.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/1-4-8

    (65 ILCS 5/1-4-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-4-8)
    Sec. 1-4-8. In addition to the powers of the police of any municipality under Section 7-4-8 of this Act, the corporate authorities of any municipality under 500,000 population may request of any other such municipality or municipalities its police and police department equipment, and any such requested municipality may furnish its policemen and police department equipment, to aid the requesting municipality in suppressing or attempting to suppress, any mob action, riot or civil disturbance occurring within the requesting municipality, to preserve the peace, and to protect the lives, rights and property of citizens, regardless of whether any mutual assistance agreement exists under Section 11-1-2.1 of this Act.
    Any municipality requesting and receiving such assistance from another jurisdiction shall be liable or obligated to indemnify the furnishing police department for any of its equipment damaged or destroyed, and the individual policemen so furnished for any material damage to property, injury to his person or on account of his death, resulting from the unlawful activities performed or caused by the mob action, riot or civil disturbance, being or attempted to be suppressed by the requesting municipality.
    Municipalities requesting police assistance under this Section shall also be liable for any liability or obligation to indemnify the furnished policeman, their legal representatives in case of death, or the furnishing municipality or police department, as the case may be, for any liability or obligation to indemnify created by Section 1-4-5 and 1-4-6 which may occur as a result of any police assistance furnished under this Section.
    Policemen furnished to other municipalities under this Section have all the powers of the police officers of the requesting municipality and are subject to the direction of the chief of police of the requesting municipality; however, they shall retain all their pension and disability rights while so furnished and working outside of their police district or territory.
    The corporate authorities of any municipality included in this Section may contract to procure necessary liability insurance to cover any liability created or imposed by this Section.
(Source: Laws 1968, p. 26.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 1 Div. 5

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 1 Div. 5 heading)
DIVISION 5. TAXPAYER SUITS

65 ILCS 5/1-5-1

    (65 ILCS 5/1-5-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-5-1)
    Sec. 1-5-1. A suit may be brought by any taxpayer, in the name and for the benefit of the municipality, against any person to recover any money or property belonging to the municipality, or for any money which may have been paid, expended, or released without authority of law. But such a taxpayer shall file a bond for all costs, and shall be liable for all costs in case the municipality is defeated in the suit, and judgment shall be rendered accordingly.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 1 Div. 6

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 1 Div. 6 heading)
DIVISION 6. COMPETENCY OF MUNICIPAL
INHABITANTS TO SERVE AS JUDGE OR JUROR
(Heading amended by P.A. 79-1361)

65 ILCS 5/1-6-1

    (65 ILCS 5/1-6-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-6-1)
    Sec. 1-6-1. No person shall be incompetent to serve as judge or juror by reason of his or her being an inhabitant or owner or life tenant in real estate in a municipality, in any action or proceeding in which that municipality may be a party in interest.
(Source: P.A. 84-551.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 1 Div. 7

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 1 Div. 7 heading)
DIVISION 7. CENSUS PROVISIONS

65 ILCS 5/1-7-1

    (65 ILCS 5/1-7-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-7-1)
    Sec. 1-7-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may provide for the taking of a municipal census, not oftener than once each year provided such census is conducted by the Federal Government.
(Source: P.A. 76-985.)

65 ILCS 5/1-7-2

    (65 ILCS 5/1-7-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-7-2)
    Sec. 1-7-2. Whenever in this Code any provision thereof is based upon the number of inhabitants, the number of inhabitants of the municipality shall be determined by reference to the latest census taken by authority of the United States or this state, or of that municipality. It is the duty of the Secretary of State, upon the publication of any state or United States census or the certification of any municipal census referenced under Section 1-7-1, to certify to each municipality the number of inhabitants, as shown by that census. In the event that a partial census is conducted pursuant to Section 1-7-1, the Secretary of State shall certify the total number of inhabitants of the municipality as the number reflected by the last complete census of the municipality adjusted by the net increase or decrease reflected by the partial census. And the several courts in this state shall take judicial notice of the population of any municipality, as the population appears from the latest federal, state, or municipal census so taken, certified, and adjusted.
(Source: P.A. 96-372, eff. 8-13-09.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 1 Div. 8

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 1 Div. 8 heading)
DIVISION 8. MEMBERSHIP IN ILLINOIS
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE

65 ILCS 5/1-8-1

    (65 ILCS 5/1-8-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-8-1)
    Sec. 1-8-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may provide for joining the municipality in membership in the Illinois Municipal League, an unincorporated, nonprofit, nonpolitical association of Illinois cities, villages and incorporated towns and may provide for the payment of annual membership dues and fees. The member cities, villages and incorporated towns acting by, through and in the name of such instrumentality may provide and disseminate information and research services, and may do all other acts for the purpose of improving local government.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 1 Div. 9

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 1 Div. 9 heading)
DIVISION 9. CUMULATIVE EFFECT, SAVINGS
CLAUSES, REPEAL, OTHER PROVISIONS

65 ILCS 5/1-9-1

    (65 ILCS 5/1-9-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-9-1)
    Sec. 1-9-1. The provisions of this Code shall be cumulative in effect and if any provision is inconsistent with another provision of this Code or with any other Act not expressly repealed by Section 1-9-8, it shall be considered as an alternative or additional power and not as a limitation upon any other power granted to or possessed by municipalities. But the provisions of this Code shall not be considered as impairing, altering, modifying, or repealing any of the jurisdiction or powers possessed by any department, board, commission, or officer of the state government immediately prior to the effective date of this Code.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/1-9-2

    (65 ILCS 5/1-9-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-9-2)
    Sec. 1-9-2. The repeal of the acts or parts thereof specified in Section 1-9-8 shall not (1) affect suits pending or rights existing immediately prior to the effective date of this Code; (2) impair, avoid, or affect any grant or conveyance made or right acquired or cause of action now existing under any such repealed act or amendment thereto; or (3) affect or impair the validity of any bond or other obligation issued or sold and constituting a valid obligation of the issuing authority immediately prior to the effective date of this Code. The repeal of any validating act or part thereof shall not avoid the effect of the validation. No act repealed by Section 1-9-8 shall repeal any act or part thereof which embraces the same or a similar subject matter as the act repealed.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/1-9-3

    (65 ILCS 5/1-9-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-9-3)
    Sec. 1-9-3. The provisions of this Code insofar as they are the same or substantially the same as those of any prior statute, shall be construed as a continuation of such prior statute and not as a new enactment.
    If in any other statute reference is made to an act of the General Assembly, or a section of such an act, which is continued in this Code, such reference shall be held to refer to the act or section thereof so continued in this Code.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/1-9-4

    (65 ILCS 5/1-9-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-9-4)
    Sec. 1-9-4. Any bond or other evidence of indebtedness issued under the provisions of any act repealed by this Code which is outstanding and unpaid on the effective date of this Code shall be amortized and retired by taxation or revenue in the manner provided by the act under which such indebtedness was incurred, notwithstanding the repeal of such act.
    However, the provisions of this section shall not be construed to prevent the refunding of any such indebtedness under the provisions of this Code or as may be otherwise provided by law.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/1-9-5

    (65 ILCS 5/1-9-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-9-5)
    Sec. 1-9-5. Article, division or section headings contained herein shall not be deemed to govern, limit, modify or in any manner affect the scope, meaning or intent of the provisions of any article, division or section hereof.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/1-9-6

    (65 ILCS 5/1-9-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-9-6)
    Sec. 1-9-6. The invalidity of any provision of this Code shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Code.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/1-9-7

    (65 ILCS 5/1-9-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-9-7)
    Sec. 1-9-7. Where, in this Code, reference is made to a section, division or article by its number and no act is specified, the reference is to the correspondingly numbered section, division or article of this Code. Where reference is made to "this article" or "this division" or "this section" and no Act is specified, the reference is to the article, division or section of this Code in which the reference appears. If any section, division or article of this Code is hereafter amended, the reference shall thereafter be treated and considered as a reference to the section, division or article as so amended.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/1-9-8

    (65 ILCS 5/1-9-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-9-8)
    Sec. 1-9-8. The following acts and parts of acts are repealed except as provided in Section 1-9-9:
    "An Act authorizing any city of this State having a population of less than 100,000 inhabitants, which has established and is supporting a public hospital, to reconstruct, improve, make extensions, repair and equip such public hospital, and to prescribe the mode of procedure for and to regulate the issuance and sale of bonds to finance such works, undertakings and projects," approved January 16, 1936, as amended;
    "An Act to regulate the civil service of cities," approved March 20, 1895, as amended;
    "An Act to authorize cities to establish houses of correction and farm colonies within the corporate limits and outside the corporate limits within the same county and authorize the confinement of convicted persons therein," approved April 25, 1871, as amended;
    Section 21c of "An Act in relation to motor vehicles and to repeal a certain act therein named," approved June 30, 1919, as amended;
    "An Act authorizing cities, towns and villages to permit the construction of surface and elevated ways," approved May 25, 1907;
    "An Act authorizing cities, towns and villages to construct and maintain surface and elevated ways, and turn the same over to public park corporate authorities," approved May 25, 1907;
    "An Act to authorize cities to open streets through parks," approved June 27, 1913;
    "An Act in relation to the joint ownership and operation of municipal buildings," approved July 13, 1955;
    "An Act to enable cities, towns and villages organized under any law to regulate, license and control wagons and other vehicles," approved June 28, 1913, as amended;
    "An Act authorizing cities and villages to provide for the payment of allowances of money to the families or dependents of policemen and firemen killed or fatally injured while in the performance of their duties and authorizing such cities and villages to provide medical care and hospital treatment in case of accident to policemen and firemen," approved June 27, 1921, as amended;
    "An Act to authorize cities, villages and incorporated towns to procure certain insurance policies for the benefit of volunteer firemen," approved July 17, 1941;
    "An Act to provide for the recording of building permits issued by any municipality in counties containing 500,000 or more inhabitants," approved July 13, 1955, as amended;
    "An Act to provide for the creation, setting apart, maintenance and administration of a Board of Election Commissioner's Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund in cities having a population of more than two hundred thousand (200,000) inhabitants in which any Board of Election Commissioners is functioning in accordance with law," approved July 8, 1935, as amended;
    "An Act in relation to the payment of pensions from the corporate fund of cities having a population exceeding two hundred thousand inhabitants," approved July 5, 1935;
    "An Act in relation to audits of the accounts of cities, villages and incorporated towns having a population not exceeding 500,000," approved July 3, 1951, as amended;
    "The Industrial Building Revenue Bond Act of 1951," approved August 2, 1951, as amended;
    "An Act to provide for the setting apart, formation and disbursement of a police pension fund in cities, villages and incorporated towns having a population of not more than 200,000 inhabitants," approved June 14, 1909, as amended;
    "An Act to provide for the creation, setting apart, maintenance and administration of a firemen's annuity and benefit fund in cities having a population exceeding five hundred thousand inhabitants," approved June 12, 1931, as amended;
    "An Act to provide for the creation, setting apart, maintenance and administration of a policemen's annuity and benefit fund in cities having a population exceeding two hundred thousand inhabitants," approved June 29, 1921, as amended;
    "An Act to create an organization and a fund for the pensioning of disabled fire insurance patrolmen, and the widows and children of deceased patrolmen, and authorizing the retirement from service and the pensioning of members of the fire insurance patrol in cities, villages and towns where the population exceeds 50,000 inhabitants having a paid fire insurance patrol," approved June 24, 1895, as amended;
    All of "The Revised Cities and Villages Act," approved August 15, 1941, as amended, except Article 21 of said Revised Cities and Villages Act.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/1-9-9

    (65 ILCS 5/1-9-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 1-9-9)
    Sec. 1-9-9. Nothing in this Code shall be construed to repeal any section of the various laws of which this Code is comprised when such section is the subject of an amendment enacted by the Seventy-Second General Assembly and which becomes law. Furthermore, it is the intent of the General Assembly that the corresponding section of this Code shall be construed with such amended section so as to give effect to such amendment as if it was made a part of this Code.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 2

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 2 heading)
ARTICLE 2
ORGANIZATION OF MUNICIPALITIES

65 ILCS 5/Art. 2 Div. 1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 2 Div. 1 heading)
DIVISION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

65 ILCS 5/2-1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/2-1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-1-1)
    Sec. 2-1-1. All courts shall take judicial notice of the existence of all cities and villages incorporated under this Code, of the changes made in their territory, and of the change of incorporation of any municipality from its former incorporation to its incorporation under this Code. From the time of incorporation, or change of incorporation under this Code, this Code shall apply to such cities and villages. Laws in conflict with this Code shall no longer apply to such cities and villages. But laws not inconsistent with the provisions of this Code shall continue in force and apply to any such city or village, the same as if the incorporation or change of incorporation has not taken place.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/2-1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/2-1-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-1-2)
    Sec. 2-1-2. No municipality shall incorporate under any other general law which may be in force for the incorporation of municipalities.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/2-1-3

    (65 ILCS 5/2-1-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-1-3)
    Sec. 2-1-3. All ordinances, resolutions, and by-laws in force in any municipality when it incorporates under this Code, shall continue in full force and effect until repealed or amended, notwithstanding the change in corporate organization. Change in corporate organization shall not effect a change in the legal identity, as a corporation, of the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/2-1-4

    (65 ILCS 5/2-1-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-1-4)
    Sec. 2-1-4. All rights and property of every kind and description, which were vested in any municipality, shall vest in the same city or village upon its incorporation under this Code. No change in corporate organization shall affect adversely any existing rights in favor of or liabilities against any municipality. No suit or prosecution of any kind that involves any municipality shall be affected by any change in corporate organization of the municipality, but the suit or prosecution shall stand and progress as if no change in corporate organization had been made. However, when a change in corporate organization of any municipality makes applicable a provision in this Code that gives a different remedy, the remedy shall be cumulative to the remedies before provided.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/2-1-5

    (65 ILCS 5/2-1-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-1-5)
    Sec. 2-1-5. The chief executive officer of any city or village which has incorporated under this Code, within 3 months after incorporation, shall file with the recorder of the county specified in Section 2-2-6, a certified copy of the record of the court, or of the city or village, in the matter of the organization, showing the canvass of the votes and the result of the election, whereby the city or village was incorporated. The recorder shall record this certified copy. Thereupon the recorder shall immediately transmit the certified copy to the Secretary of State together with his certificate of recordation. If it appears from the recitals in the documents that this Code has been duly complied with, the Secretary of State shall file the documents and issue his certificate of approval over his signature and the great seal of State. The Secretary of State shall make and keep a register of cities and villages incorporated under this Code. He shall also keep all registers of municipalities made under any previous statute.
(Source: P.A. 83-358.)

65 ILCS 5/2-1-6

    (65 ILCS 5/2-1-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-1-6)
    Sec. 2-1-6. Any existing municipality which, more than 75 years prior to July 1, 1955, changed its corporate organization under the provisions of "An Act to provide for the incorporation of cities and villages", approved April 10, 1872, but no certified copy of the entry made on the records of such municipality or county court of the canvass of the votes showing the result of the election to change its corporate organization was filed with the Secretary of State as provided in said Act of 1872 and the records of such entry have been lost or destroyed, such municipality by its chief executive officer may file with the Secretary of State and the County Recorder such secondary evidence of the holding and result of such election as may be available. Thereupon the Secretary of State shall issue a certificate of approval provided for in Section 2-1-5 and such municipality shall be considered for all purposes to have been duly incorporated as a city or village, as the case may be, since the date of such election.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/2-1-7

    (65 ILCS 5/2-1-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-1-7)
    Sec. 2-1-7. Before action is had upon any petition for incorporation of a city or village, the name proposed to be given to such municipality shall be filed with the Secretary of State. If it appears from information in his office that the proposed name has not been adopted by any municipality, the Secretary of State shall grant a certificate so stating. If the proposed name is the same as the name of another municipality in Illinois, the Secretary of State shall inform the petitioners thereof. Thereupon, the petitioners may file another proposed name with the Secretary of State and they may proceed in the manner set forth in this section. No action shall be taken on the petition for incorporation until the Secretary of State has issued such certificate.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 1937.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 2 Div. 2

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 2 Div. 2 heading)
DIVISION 2. INCORPORATION OF CITIES

65 ILCS 5/2-2-1

    (65 ILCS 5/2-2-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-2-1)
    Sec. 2-2-1. Whenever a number of electors of a city equal to 1/8 of the electors of the city voting at the last preceding municipal election petition for the submission of the question whether the city shall incorporate under this Code to a vote of the electors in the city, the municipal clerk shall certify this question for submission to a vote of the electors of the city at an election in accordance with the general election law.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/2-2-1.1

    (65 ILCS 5/2-2-1.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-2-1.1)
    Sec. 2-2-1.1. As used in this Division 2, "immobile dwelling" means any dwelling place except a tent, camp trailer, house car or house trailer whether or not such tent, camp trailer, house car or house trailer is placed on a foundation or otherwise permanently affixed to the realty.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 1932.)

65 ILCS 5/2-2-3

    (65 ILCS 5/2-2-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-2-3)
    Sec. 2-2-3. The question shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall the city of....        YES
incorporate as a city under   --------------------------------
the general law?                  NO
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The corporate authorities shall cause the result of the canvass to be entered on the records of the city. If a majority of the votes cast at the election favor incorporation as a city under the general law, the city is incorporated under this Code. Thereupon, the city officers then in office shall exercise the powers conferred upon like officers in this Code, until their successors are elected and have qualified.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/2-2-4

    (65 ILCS 5/2-2-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-2-4)
    Sec. 2-2-4. Any incorporated town or village having a population of not less than 2,500 persons including 2,000 living in immobile dwellings, may incorporate as a city in like manner as is provided in Sections 2-2-1 through 2-2-3. In all such cases, however, the President and Trustees of the village or incorporated town, respectively, shall perform the same duties relative to such change of organization as are required by Sections 2-2-1 through 2-2-3 to be performed by the Mayor or corporate authorities of cities. The change of form of incorporation, if the vote is in favor thereof, shall not take effect until city officers are elected and have qualified as specified in Section 2-2-9. Until such time the presently serving incorporated town or village officers shall continue to conduct the affairs of the incorporated town or village in the usual manner.
    The question whether an incorporated town or village shall incorporate as a city under this Code shall not be presented more often than once in 4 years in such incorporated town or village.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 1880.)

65 ILCS 5/2-2-5

    (65 ILCS 5/2-2-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-2-5)
    Sec. 2-2-5. Whenever any area of contiguous territory, not exceeding 4 square miles, and not already included within the corporate limits of any municipality has residing thereon a population of not less than 2,500 persons, including 2,000 living in immobile dwellings, it may be incorporated as a city as follows. Whenever in any county with more than 1,000,000 inhabitants any area of contiguous territory not exceeding 4 square miles and not already included within the corporate limits of any municipality, has residing within the area all of the registered voters of a township who are not already included within the corporate limits of any municipality, is wholly bounded by a single municipality, and contains more than 1,200 residents, it may be incorporated as follows. If such area contains fewer than 7,500 residents and lies within 1 1/2 miles of the boundary line of any existing municipality, the consent of such existing municipality must be obtained before such area may be incorporated.
(Source: P.A. 85-1449.)

65 ILCS 5/2-2-6

    (65 ILCS 5/2-2-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-2-6)
    Sec. 2-2-6. Any 200 electors residing within the area may file with the circuit clerk of the county in which the area is situated, a petition addressed to the circuit court. The petition shall set forth (1) a definite description of the lands intended to be embraced in the proposed city, and a statement that no part of the territory lies within 1 1/2 miles of the boundary line of any existing municipality which has not consented to such incorporation, (2) the number of inhabitants residing therein, (3) the name of the proposed city, and (4) a prayer that a question be submitted to the electors residing within the limits of the proposed city, whether they will incorporate as a city under this Code. The petition need not set forth that no part of the territory lies within 1 1/2 miles of the boundary line of any existing municipality which has not consented to such incorporation, if the area proposed to be incorporated has residing therein a population of 7,500 or more residents. The court within 5 days after the petition is filed shall enter an order fixing the time for the hearing upon the petition and the day for the hearing shall be not less than 25 nor more than 35 days after the filing of the petition.
    The petitioners shall give notice of the incorporation petition not more than 30 nor less than 15 days before the date set for hearing. This notice shall state that a petition for incorporation has been filed and give the substance thereof including a description of the territory to be incorporated, the number of persons residing within the territory, and the date fixed for hearing. This notice shall be given by publication thereof at least once in one or more newspapers published in the proposed city or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the proposed city.
(Source: P.A. 78-852.)

65 ILCS 5/2-2-7

    (65 ILCS 5/2-2-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-2-7)
    Sec. 2-2-7. After the filing of the petition but not less than 5 days prior to the date fixed for hearing, any person owning real property or residing within the territory described in the petition or any other interested person may file with the circuit clerk his objections (1) that the territory described in the petition is not contiguous territory, (2) that the territory or some portion thereof is already included within another municipality, (3) that the territory has residing therein fewer than 7,500 residents and some portion of the territory lies within 1 1/2 miles of the boundary line of an existing municipality which has not consented to the incorporation, (4) that the territory exceeds 4 square miles, (5) that the petition is not signed by the requisite number of electors, (6) that the requisite number of persons do not reside within the territory described in the petition, (7) that the description of the territory contained in the petition is inaccurate or inadequate, or (8) that the incorporation adversely affects an existing municipality, within 1 1/2 miles of the boundaries of the territory described in the petition, with respect to its ability to perform and render necessary governmental services.
    The cause shall be heard without further pleadings. At the hearing the objector may be heard in person or by counsel.
    With respect to objection number (8) above, the objector shall have the burden of proving the allegations of the objection. If, upon hearing such objection, the court determines that the allegations have been sustained, but that the objection can be overcome by modification of the boundaries of the territory described in the petition, such petition shall not be dismissed, but the petitioners shall be permitted to so modify the petition before prove-up.
    If petitioners fail to prove the allegation of the petition, the petition shall be dismissed, but if the petitioners prove the allegations of the petition to be true the court shall enter an order making findings of fact in accordance with the proof adduced. The order shall also designate at which election the question of incorporation shall be submitted.
(Source: P.A. 82-783.)

65 ILCS 5/2-2-8

    (65 ILCS 5/2-2-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-2-8)
    Sec. 2-2-8. The proposition shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall the territory (here describe         YES
it) be incorporated as a city under        -------------------
the general law?                               NO
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    The result of the election shall be entered of record in the court. If a majority of the votes cast at the election favor incorporation as a city under the general law, the inhabitants of the territory described in the petition are incorporated as a city under this Code, with the name stated in the petition.
    Appeals may be taken as in other civil cases.
(Source: P.A. 83-343.)

65 ILCS 5/2-2-9

    (65 ILCS 5/2-2-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-2-9)
    Sec. 2-2-9. The election for city officers in any incorporated town or village which has voted to incorporate as a city shall be held at the time of the next regularly scheduled election for officers, in accordance with the general election law. The corporate authorities of such incorporated town or village shall cause the result to be entered upon the records of the city. Alderpersons may be elected on a general ticket at the election.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/2-2-10

    (65 ILCS 5/2-2-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-2-10)
    Sec. 2-2-10. Where cities are incorporated under Sections 2-2-5 through 2-2-8, the court, specified in such sections, shall cause the circuit court clerk to perform the same duties relating thereto as are required of the municipal clerk by the general election law.
(Source: P.A. 81-1490.)

65 ILCS 5/2-2-11

    (65 ILCS 5/2-2-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-2-11)
    Sec. 2-2-11. The city officers elected at the initial election under either Section 2-2-9 or Section 2-2-10 shall hold their respective offices for such terms as are otherwise provided in this Code and until the next general municipal election provided therefor when their successors are elected and have qualified.
    All city officers elected after such first election shall hold their respective offices for such terms as are otherwise provided for in this Code.
(Source: P.A. 81-1490.)

65 ILCS 5/2-2-12

    (65 ILCS 5/2-2-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-2-12)
    Sec. 2-2-12. Cities incorporated under this Code shall be bodies politic and corporate under the name of "City of (name)," and under that name may sue and be sued, contract and be contracted with, acquire and hold real and personal property for corporate purposes, have a corporate seal, changeable at pleasure, and exercise all the powers hereinafter conferred.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/2-2-13

    (65 ILCS 5/2-2-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-2-13)
    Sec. 2-2-13. Any city office, in which deeds, mortgages, or other instruments were required or authorized to be recorded by the city's special charter in lieu of recording the instruments in the office of the recorder in the county where the city, or a major portion thereof, is situated, shall be discontinued whenever the city is incorporated under this Code. The city officer, who holds this office and has custody of the records, books, and papers of the office, shall deliver them to the recorder of the county specified in this section, and shall take the receipt of the recorder therefor. Thereafter, these records, books, and papers shall be a part of the records of the recorder's office and shall have the same legal effect as if they had been originally a part of the records of the recorder's office. They, or certified transcripts made therefrom, shall have the same force and effect as evidence as other records in the recorder's office.
(Source: P.A. 83-358.)

65 ILCS 5/2-2-14

    (65 ILCS 5/2-2-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-2-14)
    Sec. 2-2-14. In any county of between 150,000 and 1,000,000 population which has adopted an official plan under "An Act to provide for regional planning and for the creation, organization and powers of regional planning commissions", approved June 25, 1929, as amended, the county board, by resolution, may provide that before the question of incorporating a city under this Division is submitted to the electors in response to a petition filed under Section 2-2-6 the county board must first determine that (1) the proposed incorporation is compatible with the official plan for the development of the county, and (2) the lands described in the petition as intended to be embraced in the proposed city constitute a sufficient tax base as will insure the ability of the city to provide all necessary municipal services to its inhabitants. When such a resolution is in effect, the court in which such a petition is filed shall first require a showing that those determinations have been made by the county board. If no such showing is made the court shall deny the petition. If such a showing is made, the court shall proceed as provided in Section 2-2-6.
(Source: P.A. 76-676.)

65 ILCS 5/2-2-15

    (65 ILCS 5/2-2-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-2-15)
    Sec. 2-2-15. Each boundary of the municipality shall extend to the far side of any adjacent highway not included in any other municipality and shall include all of every highway within the area incorporated. These highways shall be considered to be incorporated even though not included in the legal description set forth in the petition for incorporation. When any land proposed to be incorporated includes any highway under the jurisdiction of any township, the township commissioner of highways and the board of town trustees shall be notified in writing by certified or registered mail before any court hearing or other action is taken for incorporation. If any municipality has been incorporated before January 1, 1986 and the legal description in the petition for incorporation did not include an adjacent highway, any such incorporation shall be valid and every highway adjacent to the area incorporated and not included in any other municipality shall be considered to be incorporated, notwithstanding the failure of the petition to incorporate to include the description of the adjacent highway.
(Source: P.A. 84-898.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 2 Div. 3

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 2 Div. 3 heading)
DIVISION 3. INCORPORATION OF VILLAGES

65 ILCS 5/2-3-1

    (65 ILCS 5/2-3-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-3-1)
    Sec. 2-3-1. Whenever 30 electors in any incorporated town petition the corporate authorities of the town to submit a question whether the town will incorporate as a village under this Code, to the decision of the electors thereof, the question shall be certified and submitted for the electors of the town and shall be conducted in the manner prescribed by the general election law.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/2-3-1.1

    (65 ILCS 5/2-3-1.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-3-1.1)
    Sec. 2-3-1.1. As used in this Division 3, "immobile dwelling" means any dwelling place except a tent, camp trailer or house car whether or not such tent, camp trailer or house car is placed on a foundation or otherwise affixed to the realty, and except a house trailer, unless such house trailer is situated on a support system and is assessed as real property pursuant to the Property Tax Code.
(Source: P.A. 96-1477, eff. 1-1-11.)

65 ILCS 5/2-3-2

    (65 ILCS 5/2-3-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-3-2)
    Sec. 2-3-2. The question shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall the incorporated town of         YES
.... incorporate as a village under    -----------------------
the general law?                           NO
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(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/2-3-3

    (65 ILCS 5/2-3-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-3-3)
    Sec. 2-3-3. The corporate authorities shall cause a statement of the result of the referendum to be entered upon the records of the town.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/2-3-4

    (65 ILCS 5/2-3-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-3-4)
    Sec. 2-3-4. If a majority of the votes cast on such question favor incorporation as a village under the general law, such town is incorporated as a village under this Code. The town officers then in office shall continue as like officers of the village until their respective successors are elected or appointed under this Code.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/2-3-5

    (65 ILCS 5/2-3-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-3-5)
    Sec. 2-3-5. Incorporation of village; petition. Whenever in any county of less than 150,000 population as determined by the last preceding federal census, any area of contiguous territory, not exceeding 2 square miles, not already included within the corporate limits of any municipality, has residing thereon at least 200 inhabitants living in dwellings other than those designed to be mobile, and is owned by at least 30 different owners, it may be incorporated as a village as follows:
    35 electors residing within the area may file with the circuit clerk of the county in which such area is situated a petition addressed to the circuit court for that county.
    The petition shall set forth (1) a definite description of the lands intended to be embraced in the proposed village, (2) the number of inhabitants residing therein, (3) the name of the proposed village, and (4) a prayer that a question be submitted to the electors residing within the limits of the proposed village whether they will incorporate as a village under this Code.
    If the area contains fewer than 7,500 residents and lies within 1 1/2 miles of the boundary line of any existing municipality, the consent of the existing municipality must be obtained before the area may be incorporated. No area in a county with a population of 150,000 or more that is incorporating under the provisions of this Section shall need to obtain the consent of any existing municipality before the area may be incorporated.
    In addition, any contiguous territory in a county of 150,000 or more population which otherwise meets the requirements of this Section may be incorporated as a village pursuant to the provisions of this Section if (1) any part of such territory is situated within 10 miles of a county with a population less than 150,000 and a petition is filed pursuant to this Section before January 1, 1991 or (2) any part of the territory is situated within 25 miles of the Illinois state line in a county having a population, according to the 1990 federal decennial census, of at least 150,000 but less than 185,000 and a petition is filed pursuant to this Section before January 1, 1998.
    In addition, contiguous territory not exceeding 2 square miles in a county with a population of not less than 187,000 and not more than 190,000 that otherwise meets the requirements of this Section may be incorporated as a village pursuant to the provisions of this Section if (1) any part of the territory is situated within 13 miles of a county with a population of less than 38,000 and more than 36,000 and (2) a petition is filed in the manner provided in this Section before January 1, 2005. The requirements of Section 2-3-18 concerning compatibility with the official plan for development of the county shall not apply to any territory seeking incorporation under this paragraph.
    In addition, contiguous territory not exceeding 0.7 square miles having not less than 1,400 and not more than 1,600 inhabitants, as determined by the 2000 federal decennial census, living in dwellings other than those designed to be mobile, located in a county of not less than 600,000 and not more than 650,000 inhabitants, as determined by the 2000 federal decennial census, that otherwise meets the requirements of this Section may be incorporated as a village pursuant to the provisions of this Section if the territory includes a contiguous body of water of not less than 30 acres and not more than 45 acres. The petition to the court required by this Section shall in the case of the area described in this paragraph also include a comprehensive plan that specifically details the services that the newly incorporated municipality shall provide and the estimated initial annual cost of those services. If the area is incorporated following referendum approval, then the newly incorporated municipality must directly provide or contract for 24-hours-per-day, 7-days-per-week law enforcement services. The consent of a municipality need not be obtained before the territory may be incorporated. The requirements of Section 2-3-18 concerning compatibility with the official plan for development of the county shall not apply to any territory seeking incorporation under this paragraph.
(Source: P.A. 96-973, eff. 7-2-10.)

65 ILCS 5/2-3-5a

    (65 ILCS 5/2-3-5a) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-3-5a)
    Sec. 2-3-5a. Incorporation of village.
    (a) Whenever in any county of 150,000 or more population as determined by the last preceding federal census any area of contiguous territory contains at least 4 square miles and 2500 inhabitants residing in permanent dwellings, that area may be incorporated as a village if a petition filed by 250 electors residing within that area is filed with the circuit clerk of the county in which such area is located addressed to the circuit court for that county. The petition must set forth:
        (1) a legal description of the area intended to be
    
included in the proposed village,
        (2) the number of residents in that area,
        (3) the name of the proposed village, and
        (4) a prayer that the question of the incorporation
    
of the area as a village be submitted to the electors residing within the limits of the proposed village.
    If the area contains fewer than 7,500 residents and lies within 1 1/2 miles of the limits of any existing municipality, the consent of that municipality must be obtained before the area may be incorporated.
    (b) If, in a county having more than 240,000 but fewer than 400,000 inhabitants as determined by the last preceding federal census, an area of contiguous territory contains at least 3 square miles and 5,000 inhabitants residing in permanent dwellings, that area may be incorporated as a village in the same manner as is provided in subsection (a). The consent of a municipality need not be obtained.
    (c) If, in a county having more than 316,000 but fewer than 318,000 inhabitants as determined by the last preceding federal census, an area of contiguous territory that does not exceed one square mile and between 1000 and 1500 inhabitants residing in permanent dwellings, and is located within 10 miles of a county with a population of less than 150,000 as determined by the last preceding federal census, that area may be incorporated as a village in the same manner as is provided in subsection (a). The consent of a municipality need not be obtained.
    (d) If, in a county having more than 400,000 but fewer than 410,000 inhabitants, as determined by the last preceding federal census, an area of contiguous territory not exceeding one square mile contains at least 400 inhabitants residing in permanent dwellings and is located in a township adjacent to a county of less than 150,000 inhabitants, as determined by the last preceding federal census, then that area and the area adjacent thereto and also within such township, not exceeding, however, 4 square miles in total, may be incorporated as a village in the same manner as provided in subsection (a). Neither the consent of a municipality nor the finding of the county board under Section 2-3-18, if otherwise applicable, need be obtained.
(Source: P.A. 94-23, eff. 6-14-05.)

65 ILCS 5/2-3-6

    (65 ILCS 5/2-3-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-3-6)
    Sec. 2-3-6. Upon the filing of such a petition with the circuit clerk, the court shall hear testimony and rule that the area under consideration is or is not a village in fact. The ruling of the court shall be entered of record in the court. If the court rules that the area does not constitute a village in fact, the petition to incorporate the area as a village is denied and no subsequent petition concerning village incorporation of any of the land described in the earlier petition may be filed within one year. If the court rules that the area does constitute a village in fact, such court shall enter an order so finding and the proposition shall be certified and submitted to the electors of such area in the manner provided by the general election law. The proposition shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall the territory (here          YES
describe it) be incorporated as    ---------------------------
a village under the general law?       NO
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    The result of the election shall be entered of record in the court. If a majority of the votes cast at the election favor incorporation as a village under the general law the inhabitants of the territory described in the petition are incorporated as a village under this Code with the name stated in the petition.
(Source: P.A. 83-343.)

65 ILCS 5/2-3-7

    (65 ILCS 5/2-3-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-3-7)
    Sec. 2-3-7. Thereupon the court shall order the election of village officers at the general municipal election in accordance with the general election law and for that initial election of officers, the clerk of the circuit court shall perform all election duties of the municipal clerk as provided by law. The term of office of the village officers elected at the next general municipal election shall terminate as soon as their successors are elected at the next regular election and have qualified.
(Source: P.A. 81-1490.)

65 ILCS 5/2-3-8

    (65 ILCS 5/2-3-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-3-8)
    Sec. 2-3-8. Villages incorporated under this Code shall be bodies politic and corporate under the name of "Village of (name)", and under that name may sue and be sued, contract and be contracted with, acquire and hold real and personal property for corporate purposes, have a corporate seal, changeable at pleasure, and exercise all the powers conferred in this Code upon cities not exceeding 5,000 inhabitants, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Code.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/2-3-9

    (65 ILCS 5/2-3-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-3-9)
    Sec. 2-3-9. Upon the filing of a petition signed by one-fourth of the registered voters of any city, the city clerk shall certify, in the manner provided by the general election law the question of whether the city shall incorporate as a village, to the proper election authorities who shall submit the question at an election in accordance with the general election law. After one referendum for the purpose has taken place, no other referendum for the same purpose shall be held until ten months has elapsed.
    The question shall be substantially in the following form:
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Shall the city of....               YES
incorporate as a village    ----------------------------------
under the general law?              NO
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If a majority of the votes cast on the question are in favor of the incorporation of the city into a village, then the city shall be a village under this Code. It shall retain its name as the Village of.... and shall succeed to all rights and be liable for all debts and liabilities of the city.
    The officers of the former city, shall hold their offices until the next general municipal election, at which village officers are elected and until their successors have qualified.
(Source: P.A. 81-1490.)

65 ILCS 5/2-3-10

    (65 ILCS 5/2-3-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-3-10)
    Sec. 2-3-10. Any part of any village or incorporated town, lying upon the border thereof, and having not less than 500 inhabitants living in immobile dwellings other than those designed to be mobile, may incorporate as a village under this Code if the territory remaining in the original village or incorporated town shall not be less than 4 square miles, and shall have not less than 500 inhabitants living in dwellings other than those designed to be mobile. Such village may incorporate as follows:
    A petition shall be presented to the circuit court for the county wherein the village or incorporated town is situated, asking that the question of incorporating a part of the village or incorporated town into a new village under this Code be submitted to the electors of the village or incorporated town.
    The petition shall set forth (1) a definite description of the lands intended to be embraced in the proposed village, (2) the number of inhabitants residing therein, and (3) the name of the proposed village. The petition shall be signed by not less than 50 electors residing in the described territory. But if more than 500 votes were cast by electors residing in the described territory at the last preceding election, the petition shall be signed by electors residing in the described territory, in a number equal to one-tenth of the number of votes cast in the described territory at the last preceding general or municipal election.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3740.)

65 ILCS 5/2-3-11

    (65 ILCS 5/2-3-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-3-11)
    Sec. 2-3-11. Upon the presentation of such petition, the court, in accordance with the general election law, shall consider the petition and enter appropriate orders for certification and submission. The question of incorporating the territory described in the petition into a village under this Code may be submitted at any regular election.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/2-3-12

    (65 ILCS 5/2-3-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-3-12)
    Sec. 2-3-12. Two or more petitions, each for wholly different territory, may be acted upon. The questions proposed in these petitions may be submitted to vote at the same election. In this event, the vote on each question submitted shall be counted and given effect as if it were the only question voted upon.
    If 2 or more petitions are presented embracing in part the same territory, the one first presented shall be submitted alone to a vote. If the one first presented is carried, the other petitions shall not be submitted. If the one first presented is voted down, the petition next presented shall be submitted, and so on, until one has been carried, or all have been voted down.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/2-3-13

    (65 ILCS 5/2-3-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-3-13)
    Sec. 2-3-13. Whenever the territory affected by the election ordered under Sections 2-3-10 and 2-3-11 is under the City Election Law, and within the jurisdiction of a board of election commissioners, the election ordered by the court and all municipal, county, State, or general elections held in the territory prior to the qualifications of the village officials of the new village that may be incorporated under Sections 2-3-10 and 2-3-11, shall be conducted by the board of election commissioners in conformity with the provisions of the City Election Law as heretofore and hereafter amended.
    Whenever such territory is not within the jurisdiction of such board of election commissioners, the elections specified in the preceding paragraph of this section shall be conducted in the manner provided by law for the conducting of municipal elections in territory not within the City Election Law as heretofore and hereafter amended. The proposition shall be substantially in the following form:
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    Shall the part of the village
(or incorporated town) of                  YES
.... lying (describe its location)    ------------------------
be incorporated as a village               NO
under the general law?
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(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/2-3-14

    (65 ILCS 5/2-3-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-3-14)
    Sec. 2-3-14. No election on the same question concerning territory within the same boundaries, shall be had, after one election thereon, until 10 months have elapsed.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/2-3-15

    (65 ILCS 5/2-3-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-3-15)
    Sec. 2-3-15. If a majority of the electors in such village or incorporated town, as well as a majority of the electors residing in the territory proposed to be incorporated as a new village, voting upon the question, vote in favor of the incorporation of a part of the village or incorporated town as a village under the general law, the territory is a new village with the name specified in the petition.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/2-3-16

    (65 ILCS 5/2-3-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-3-16)
    Sec. 2-3-16. Upon the creation of a new village as specified in Sections 2-3-10 through 2-3-15 village officers shall be elected in the manner prescribed in Section 2-3-7. Until such officers are elected and have qualified, the officers of the original village or incorporated town shall have jurisdiction over the new village.
    Upon the election and qualification of the officers of the new village, the terms of all officers of the original village or incorporated town held by residents of the new village, who continue to reside in the new village, shall be terminated, and these latter officers shall cease to act when their successors have been elected, or appointed, and have qualified.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/2-3-17

    (65 ILCS 5/2-3-17) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-3-17)
    Sec. 2-3-17. In the application of Section 2-3-10 through 2-3-16, Sections 7-1-31 through 7-1-41, Section 7-1-43 and Section 7-1-44 shall govern in all matters affecting the interests, status, properties, division, distribution, and settlement of the matters mentioned in these latter sections, so far as these latter sections are applicable and are not in conflict with the provisions of this Division 3. In applying these latter sections, the new village shall be considered as an annexing or enlarged annexing municipality, or as annexed territory, as the case may be, and the old municipality from which the new village is formed shall be considered as a divided municipality, or as a municipality from which territory has been disconnected for annexation, as the case may be.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/2-3-18

    (65 ILCS 5/2-3-18) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-3-18)
    Sec. 2-3-18. In any county of between 150,000 and 1,000,000 population which has adopted an official plan under "An Act to provide for regional planning and for the creation, organization and powers of regional planning commissions", approved June 25, 1929, as amended, the county board, by resolution, may provide that before the question of incorporating a village under this Division is submitted to the electors in response to a petition filed under Section 2-3-5 or 2-3-10 the county board must first determine that (1) the proposed incorporation is compatible with the official plan for the development of the county, and (2) the lands described in the petition as intended to be embraced in the village constitute a sufficient tax base as will insure the ability of the village to provide all necessary municipal services to its inhabitants. When such a resolution is in effect, the court in which such a petition is filed shall first require a showing that those determinations have been made by the county board. If no such showing is made, the court shall deny the petition. If such a showing is made, the court shall proceed as provided in Section 2-3-6 or 2-3-11, as the case may be.
(Source: P.A. 76-676.)

65 ILCS 5/2-3-19

    (65 ILCS 5/2-3-19) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-3-19)
    Sec. 2-3-19. Each boundary of the municipality shall extend to the far side of any adjacent highway not included in any other municipality and shall include all of every highway within the area incorporated. These highways shall be considered to be incorporated even though not included in the legal description set forth in the petition for incorporation. When any land proposed to be incorporated includes any highway under the jurisdiction of any township, the township commissioner of highways and the board of town trustees shall be notified in writing by certified or registered mail before any court hearing or other action is taken for incorporation. If any municipality has been incorporated before January 1, 1986 and the legal description in the petition for incorporation did not include an adjacent highway, any such incorporation shall be valid and every highway adjacent to the area incorporated and not included in any other municipality shall be considered to be incorporated, notwithstanding the failure of the petition to incorporate to include the description of the adjacent highway.
(Source: P.A. 85-293.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 2 Div. 4

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 2 Div. 4 heading)
DIVISION 4. CHANGING NAME

65 ILCS 5/2-4-1

    (65 ILCS 5/2-4-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-4-1)
    Sec. 2-4-1. Whenever a petition, signed by electors of any municipality, numbering at least one-half of those who voted for the officers therein at the last election, is presented to the corporate authorities of any municipality wherein the petitioners reside, requesting that the name of the municipality be changed, the corporate authorities shall proceed as follows.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/2-4-2

    (65 ILCS 5/2-4-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-4-2)
    Sec. 2-4-2. Before action is had upon such petition, the name proposed to be given to such municipality shall be filed with the Secretary of State. After the proposed name has been on file for 60 days and it appears from information in his office that the proposed name has not been adopted by any municipality the Secretary of State shall grant a certificate so stating. If the proposed name is the same as the name of another municipality in Illinois, the Secretary of State shall inform the petitioners thereof. Thereupon, the petitioners may file another proposed name with the Secretary of State and they may proceed in the manner set forth in this section. Corporate authorities shall not act upon such petition until the Secretary of State has issued such certificate.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/2-4-3

    (65 ILCS 5/2-4-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-4-3)
    Sec. 2-4-3. The Secretary of State shall keep in his office a file in alphabetical order of the municipalities in Illinois. This file of names shall be changed to accord with any change of names made under this Code.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/2-4-4

    (65 ILCS 5/2-4-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-4-4)
    Sec. 2-4-4. The corporate authorities shall fix the time when such petition shall be considered, and publish a notice thereof at least once, not more than 30 nor less than 15 days before the hearing, in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality. The notice shall state that a change of the name of the municipality has been requested, the time when action on the petition will be taken, and that remonstrances, if any, will be heard at that time.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/2-4-5

    (65 ILCS 5/2-4-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-4-5)
    Sec. 2-4-5. Such corporate authorities shall hold a hearing on such petition and all remonstrances thereto, at the time fixed in such notice, or at any subsequent meeting of the corporate authorities if, for any reason, action on the petition is not taken at the time fixed. If the corporate authorities are satisfied that a change of name is desirable, they shall make an order changing the name and adopting the name requested in the petition.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/2-4-6

    (65 ILCS 5/2-4-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-4-6)
    Sec. 2-4-6. If a change of name is made, the corporate authorities shall file a copy of the order making the change with the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall publish a notice of the change at least once in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality. The courts shall take judicial notice of the change of name.
(Source: P.A. 90-372, eff. 7-1-98.)

65 ILCS 5/2-4-7

    (65 ILCS 5/2-4-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-4-7)
    Sec. 2-4-7. No rights, duties, or privileges of such municipality, or those of any person, existing before the change of name, shall be affected by a change of name as provided by this Code. All proceedings pending in any court in favor of or against such municipality, may continue to final consummation under the name in which they were commenced.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/2-4-8

    (65 ILCS 5/2-4-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-4-8)
    Sec. 2-4-8. If the name of any municipality is changed without complying with this Code, nevertheless, all proceedings instituted or acts done under the name as changed shall be valid if they would have been valid if done under the old name.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/2-4-9

    (65 ILCS 5/2-4-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-4-9)
    Sec. 2-4-9. Upon petition of a majority of the electors residing within any unincorporated town or unincorporated village, the circuit court of the county within which such town or village is situated, at any regular term, may change the name of such town or village after, (1) the plat of such town or village has been filed with the recorder in the specified county, and (2) there has been a compliance with the provisions of Section 2-4-2.
(Source: P.A. 83-358.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 3

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 3 heading)
ARTICLE 3
OFFICERS
(Repealed by P.A. 87-1119)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 3.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 3.1 heading)
ARTICLE 3.1. OFFICERS

65 ILCS 5/Art. 3.1 Div. 5

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 3.1 Div. 5 heading)
DIVISION 5. APPLICATION OF ARTICLE

65 ILCS 5/3.1-5-5

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-5-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-5-5)
    Sec. 3.1-5-5. Application of Article. This Article 3.1 applies to all officers elected or appointed under this Article and Articles 4 and 5, unless provided otherwise. If there is a conflict between any provision in this Article 3.1 and any provision in Article 4 or Article 5, the provision in Article 4 or 5, as the case may be, shall control.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 3.1 Div. 10

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 3.1 Div. 10 heading)
DIVISION 10. GENERAL PROVISIONS

65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-5

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-10-5)
    Sec. 3.1-10-5. Qualifications; elective office.
    (a) A person is not eligible for an elective municipal office unless that person is a qualified elector of the municipality and has resided in the municipality at least one year next preceding the election or appointment, except as provided in Section 3.1-20-25, subsection (b) of Section 3.1-25-75, Section 5-2-2, or Section 5-2-11.
    (b) A person is not eligible to take the oath of office for a municipal office if that person is, at the time required for taking the oath of office, in arrears in the payment of a tax or other indebtedness due to the municipality or has been convicted in any court located in the United States of any infamous crime, bribery, perjury, or other felony, unless such person is again restored to his or her rights of citizenship that may have been forfeited under Illinois law as a result of a conviction, which includes eligibility to hold elected municipal office, by the terms of a pardon for the offense, has received a restoration of rights by the Governor, or otherwise according to law. Any time after a judgment of conviction is rendered, a person convicted of an infamous crime, bribery, perjury, or other felony may petition the Governor for a restoration of rights.
    The changes made to this subsection by this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly are declarative of existing law and apply to all persons elected at the April 4, 2017 consolidated election and to persons elected or appointed thereafter.
    (b-5) (Blank).
    (c) A person is not eligible for the office of alderperson of a ward unless that person has resided in the ward that the person seeks to represent, and a person is not eligible for the office of trustee of a district unless that person has resided in the municipality, at least one year next preceding the election or appointment, except as provided in Section 3.1-20-25, subsection (b) of Section 3.1-25-75, Section 5-2-2, or Section 5-2-11.
    (d) If a person (i) is a resident of a municipality immediately prior to the active duty military service of that person or that person's spouse, (ii) resides anywhere outside of the municipality during that active duty military service, and (iii) immediately upon completion of that active duty military service is again a resident of the municipality, then the time during which the person resides outside the municipality during the active duty military service is deemed to be time during which the person is a resident of the municipality for purposes of determining the residency requirement under subsection (a).
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-6

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-6)
    Sec. 3.1-10-6. Qualifications; appointive office.
    (a) No person shall be eligible for any appointive municipal office unless that person is a qualified elector of the municipality or otherwise provided by law.
    (b) The residency requirements do not apply, however, to municipal engineers, health officers, attorneys, or other officers who require technical training or knowledge, to appointed village treasurers, to appointed village clerks, or to appointed city or village collectors (unless the city or village has designated by ordinance that the city or village clerk shall also hold the office of collector).
    (c) Except for incorporated towns that have superseded a civil township, municipalities having a population of not more than 500,000 may adopt ordinances that allow firemen and policemen to reside outside of the corporate limits of the municipality by which they are employed both at the time of appointment and while serving as a fireman or policeman.
(Source: P.A. 92-354, eff. 8-15-01.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-10

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-10-10)
    Sec. 3.1-10-10. Application of general election law. The general election law applies to the scheduling, manner of conducting, voting at, and contesting of municipal elections.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-15

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-10-15)
    Sec. 3.1-10-15. Commencement of terms. The terms of elected municipal officers shall commence at the first regular or special meeting of the corporate authorities after receipt of the official election results from the county clerk of the regular municipal election at which the officers were elected, except as otherwise provided by ordinance fixing the date for inauguration of newly elected officers of a municipality. The ordinance shall not, however, fix the time for inauguration of newly elected officers later than the first regular or special meeting of the corporate authorities in the month of June following the election.
(Source: P.A. 95-245, eff. 8-17-07.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-17

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-17)
    Sec. 3.1-10-17. Term limits.
    (a) The imposition of term limits by referendum, ordinance, or otherwise must be prospective. Elective office held prior to the effective date of any term limit imposed by a municipality shall not prohibit a person otherwise eligible from running for or holding elective office in that municipality. Term limits imposed in a manner inconsistent with this Section remain valid prospectively, but are invalid as they apply to service prior to the enactment of the term limits.
    (b) The imposition of term limits by referendum, ordinance, or otherwise shall only apply to terms for the same office or that category of municipal office. Term limits imposed in a manner inconsistent with this subsection are invalid as they apply to service in other categories of municipal offices.
    (c) A home rule unit may not regulate term limits in a manner inconsistent with this Section. This Section is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of powers and functions exercised by the State.
    (d) This Section applies to all term limits imposed by a municipality by referendum, ordinance, or otherwise passed on or after November 8, 2016.
(Source: P.A. 101-114, eff. 7-19-19.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-20

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-20) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-10-20)
    Sec. 3.1-10-20. Results; ties. The person with the highest number of votes for an office is the person elected to that office. In case of a tie vote, the candidate who shall hold the office shall be determined under the general election law.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-25

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-25) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-10-25)
    Sec. 3.1-10-25. Oath or affirmation. Before entering upon the duties of their respective offices, all municipal officers, whether elected or appointed, shall take and subscribe the oath or affirmation required by the Illinois Constitution. The subscribed oath or affirmation shall be filed in the office of the municipal clerk.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-30

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-30) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-10-30)
    Sec. 3.1-10-30. Bond. Before entering upon the duties of their respective offices, all municipal officers, except alderpersons and trustees, shall execute a bond with security, to be approved by the corporate authorities. The bond shall be payable to the municipality in the penal sum directed by resolution or ordinance, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of the office and the payment of all money received by the officer, according to law and the ordinances of that municipality. The bond may provide that the obligation of the sureties shall not extend to any loss sustained by the insolvency, failure, or closing of any bank or savings and loan association organized and operating either under the laws of the State of Illinois or the United States in which the officer has placed funds in the officer's custody, if the bank or savings and loan association has been approved by the corporate authorities as a depository for those funds. In no case, however, shall the mayor's bond be fixed at less than $3,000. The treasurer's bond shall be an amount of money that is not less than 3 times the latest Federal census population or any subsequent census figure used for Motor Fuel Tax purposes. Bonds shall be filed with the municipal clerk, except the bond of the clerk, which shall be filed with the municipal treasurer.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-35

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-35) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-10-35)
    Sec. 3.1-10-35. Duty to successor. Within 5 days after written notification and request, a person who has been an officer of a municipality shall deliver to the successor in office all property, books, and effects in the former officer's possession, belonging to the municipality. A former officer who violates this Section is liable for all the damages caused by the violation and is subject to the penalty prescribed by ordinance.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-40

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-40) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-10-40)
    Sec. 3.1-10-40. Additional duties. Every officer shall perform duties in addition to those which may be prescribed by law, and be subject to other rules and regulations, as the corporate authorities may provide by ordinance.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-45

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-45) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-10-45)
    Sec. 3.1-10-45. Appointment of subordinates. The municipal comptroller (if there is one), municipal clerk, municipal treasurer, and city collector, severally, shall appoint the various clerks and subordinates in their respective offices authorized by the corporate authorities. Those officers shall be held responsible, severally, for the fidelity of all persons so appointed by them. This power, however, is subject to the provisions of Division 1 of Article 10. The power of municipal clerks is also subject to the provisions of Section 3.1-30-10.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-50

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-50)
    Sec. 3.1-10-50. Events upon which an elective office becomes vacant in municipality with population under 500,000.
    (a) Vacancy by resignation. A resignation is not effective unless it is in writing, signed by the person holding the elective office, and notarized.
        (1) Unconditional resignation. An unconditional
    
resignation by a person holding the elective office may specify a future date, not later than 60 days after the date the resignation is received by the officer authorized to fill the vacancy, at which time it becomes operative, but the resignation may not be withdrawn after it is received by the officer authorized to fill the vacancy. The effective date of a resignation that does not specify a future date at which it becomes operative is the date the resignation is received by the officer authorized to fill the vacancy. The effective date of a resignation that has a specified future effective date is that specified future date or the date the resignation is received by the officer authorized to fill the vacancy, whichever date occurs later.
        (2) Conditional resignation. A resignation that does
    
not become effective unless a specified event occurs can be withdrawn at any time prior to the occurrence of the specified event, but if not withdrawn, the effective date of the resignation is the date of the occurrence of the specified event or the date the resignation is received by the officer authorized to fill the vacancy, whichever date occurs later.
        (3) Vacancy upon the effective date. For the purpose
    
of determining the time period that would require an election to fill the vacancy by resignation or the commencement of the 60-day time period referred to in subsection (e), the resignation of an elected officer is deemed to have created a vacancy as of the effective date of the resignation.
        (4) Duty of the clerk. If a resignation is delivered
    
to the clerk of the municipality, the clerk shall forward a certified copy of the written resignation to the official who is authorized to fill the vacancy within 7 business days after receipt of the resignation.
    (b) Vacancy by death or disability. A vacancy occurs in an office by reason of the death of the incumbent. The date of the death may be established by the date shown on the death certificate. A vacancy occurs in an office by permanent physical or mental disability rendering the person incapable of performing the duties of the office. The corporate authorities have the authority to make the determination whether an officer is incapable of performing the duties of the office because of a permanent physical or mental disability. A finding of mental disability shall not be made prior to the appointment by a court of a guardian ad litem for the officer or until a duly licensed doctor certifies, in writing, that the officer is mentally impaired to the extent that the officer is unable to effectively perform the duties of the office. If the corporate authorities find that an officer is incapable of performing the duties of the office due to permanent physical or mental disability, that person is removed from the office and the vacancy of the office occurs on the date of the determination.
    (c) Vacancy by other causes.
        (1) Abandonment and other causes. A vacancy occurs in
    
an office by reason of abandonment of office; removal from office; or failure to qualify; or more than temporary removal of residence from the municipality; or in the case of an alderperson of a ward or councilman or trustee of a district, more than temporary removal of residence from the ward or district, as the case may be. The corporate authorities have the authority to determine whether a vacancy under this subsection has occurred. If the corporate authorities determine that a vacancy exists, the office is deemed vacant as of the date of that determination for all purposes including the calculation under subsections (e), (f), and (g).
        (2) Guilty of a criminal offense. An admission of
    
guilt of a criminal offense that upon conviction would disqualify the municipal officer from holding the office, in the form of a written agreement with State or federal prosecutors to plead guilty to a felony, bribery, perjury, or other infamous crime under State or federal law, constitutes a resignation from that office, effective on the date the plea agreement is made. For purposes of this Section, a conviction for an offense that disqualifies a municipal officer from holding that office occurs on the date of the return of a guilty verdict or, in the case of a trial by the court, on the entry of a finding of guilt.
        (3) Election declared void. A vacancy occurs on the
    
date of the decision of a competent tribunal declaring the election of the officer void.
        (4) Owing a debt to the municipality. A vacancy
    
occurs if a municipal official fails to pay a debt to a municipality in which the official has been elected or appointed to an elected position subject to the following:
            (A) Before a vacancy may occur under this
        
paragraph (4), the municipal clerk shall deliver, by personal service, a written notice to the municipal official that (i) the municipal official is in arrears of a debt to the municipality, (ii) that municipal official must either pay or contest the debt within 30 days after receipt of the notice or the municipal official will be disqualified and his or her office vacated, and (iii) if the municipal official chooses to contest the debt, the municipal official must provide written notice to the municipal clerk of the contesting of the debt. A copy of the notice, and the notice to contest, shall also be mailed by the municipal clerk to the appointed municipal attorney by certified mail. If the municipal clerk is the municipal official indebted to the municipality, the mayor or president of the municipality shall assume the duties of the municipal clerk required under this paragraph (4).
            (B) In the event that the municipal official
        
chooses to contest the debt, a hearing shall be held within 30 days of the municipal clerk's receipt of the written notice of contest from the municipal official. An appointed municipal hearing officer shall preside over the hearing, and shall hear testimony and accept evidence relevant to the existence of the debt owed by the municipal officer to the municipality.
            (C) Upon the conclusion of the hearing, the
        
hearing officer shall make a determination on the basis of the evidence presented as to whether or not the municipal official is in arrears of a debt to the municipality. The determination shall be in writing and shall be designated as findings, decision, and order. The findings, decision, and order shall include: (i) the hearing officer's findings of fact; (ii) a decision of whether or not the municipal official is in arrears of a debt to the municipality based upon the findings of fact; and (iii) an order that either directs the municipal official to pay the debt within 30 days or be disqualified and his or her office vacated or dismisses the matter if a debt owed to the municipality is not proved. A copy of the hearing officer's written determination shall be served upon the municipal official in open proceedings before the hearing officer. If the municipal official does not appear for receipt of the written determination, the written determination shall be deemed to have been served on the municipal official on the date when a copy of the written determination is personally served on the municipal official or on the date when a copy of the written determination is deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the municipal official at the address on record with the municipality.
            (D) A municipal official aggrieved by the
        
determination of a hearing officer may secure judicial review of such determination in the circuit court of the county in which the hearing was held. The municipal official seeking judicial review must file a petition with the clerk of the court and must serve a copy of the petition upon the municipality by registered or certified mail within 5 days after service of the determination of the hearing officer. The petition shall contain a brief statement of the reasons why the determination of the hearing officer should be reversed. The municipal official shall file proof of service with the clerk of the court. No answer to the petition need be filed, but the municipality shall cause the record of proceedings before the hearing officer to be filed with the clerk of the court on or before the date of the hearing on the petition or as ordered by the court. The court shall set the matter for hearing to be held within 30 days after the filing of the petition and shall make its decision promptly after such hearing.
            (E) If a municipal official chooses to pay the
        
debt, or is ordered to pay the debt after the hearing, the municipal official must present proof of payment to the municipal clerk that the debt was paid in full, and, if applicable, within the required time period as ordered by a hearing officer or circuit court judge.
            (F) A municipal official will be disqualified and
        
his or her office vacated pursuant to this paragraph (4) on the later of the following times if the municipal official: (i) fails to pay or contest the debt within 30 days of the municipal official's receipt of the notice of the debt; (ii) fails to pay the debt within 30 days after being served with a written determination under subparagraph (C) ordering the municipal official to pay the debt; or (iii) fails to pay the debt within 30 days after being served with a decision pursuant to subparagraph (D) upholding a hearing officer's determination that the municipal officer has failed to pay a debt owed to a municipality.
            (G) For purposes of this paragraph, a "debt"
        
shall mean an arrearage in a definitely ascertainable and quantifiable amount after service of written notice thereof, in the payment of any indebtedness due to the municipality, which has been adjudicated before a tribunal with jurisdiction over the matter. A municipal official is considered in arrears of a debt to a municipality if a debt is more than 30 days overdue from the date the debt was due.
    (d) Election of an acting mayor or acting president. The election of an acting mayor or acting president pursuant to subsection (f) or (g) does not create a vacancy in the original office of the person on the city council or as a trustee, as the case may be, unless the person resigns from the original office following election as acting mayor or acting president. If the person resigns from the original office following election as acting mayor or acting president, then the original office must be filled pursuant to the terms of this Section and the acting mayor or acting president shall exercise the powers of the mayor or president and shall vote and have veto power in the manner provided by law for a mayor or president. If the person does not resign from the original office following election as acting mayor or acting president, then the acting mayor or acting president shall exercise the powers of the mayor or president but shall be entitled to vote only in the manner provided for as the holder of the original office and shall not have the power to veto. If the person does not resign from the original office following election as acting mayor or acting president, and if that person's original term of office has not expired when a mayor or president is elected and has qualified for office, the acting mayor or acting-president shall return to the original office for the remainder of the term thereof.
    (e) Appointment to fill alderperson or trustee vacancy. An appointment by the mayor or president or acting mayor or acting president, as the case may be, of a qualified person as described in Section 3.1-10-5 of this Code to fill a vacancy in the office of alderperson or trustee must be made within 60 days after the vacancy occurs. Once the appointment of the qualified person has been forwarded to the corporate authorities, the corporate authorities shall act upon the appointment within 30 days. If the appointment fails to receive the advice and consent of the corporate authorities within 30 days, the mayor or president or acting mayor or acting president shall appoint and forward to the corporate authorities a second qualified person as described in Section 3.1-10-5. Once the appointment of the second qualified person has been forwarded to the corporate authorities, the corporate authorities shall act upon the appointment within 30 days. If the appointment of the second qualified person also fails to receive the advice and consent of the corporate authorities, then the mayor or president or acting mayor or acting president, without the advice and consent of the corporate authorities, may make a temporary appointment from those persons who were appointed but whose appointments failed to receive the advice and consent of the corporate authorities. The person receiving the temporary appointment shall serve until an appointment has received the advice and consent and the appointee has qualified or until a person has been elected and has qualified, whichever first occurs.
    (f) Election to fill vacancies in municipal offices with 4-year terms. If a vacancy occurs in an elective municipal office with a 4-year term and there remains an unexpired portion of the term of at least 28 months, and the vacancy occurs at least 130 days before the general municipal election next scheduled under the general election law, then the vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the term at that general municipal election. Whenever an election is held for this purpose, the municipal clerk shall certify the office to be filled and the candidates for the office to the proper election authorities as provided in the general election law. If a vacancy occurs with less than 28 months remaining in the unexpired portion of the term or less than 130 days before the general municipal election, then:
        (1) Mayor or president. If the vacancy is in the
    
office of mayor or president, the vacancy must be filled by the corporate authorities electing one of their members as acting mayor or acting president. Except as set forth in subsection (d), the acting mayor or acting president shall perform the duties and possess all the rights and powers of the mayor or president until a mayor or president is elected at the next general municipal election and has qualified. However, in villages with a population of less than 5,000, if each of the trustees either declines the election as acting president or is not elected by a majority vote of the trustees presently holding office, then the trustees may elect, as acting president, any other village resident who is qualified to hold municipal office, and the acting president shall exercise the powers of the president and shall vote and have veto power in the manner provided by law for a president.
        (2) Alderperson or trustee. If the vacancy is in the
    
office of alderperson or trustee, the vacancy must be filled by the mayor or president or acting mayor or acting president, as the case may be, in accordance with subsection (e).
        (3) Other elective office. If the vacancy is in any
    
elective municipal office other than mayor or president or alderperson or trustee, the mayor or president or acting mayor or acting president, as the case may be, must appoint a qualified person to hold the office until the office is filled by election, subject to the advice and consent of the city council or the board of trustees, as the case may be.
    (g) Vacancies in municipal offices with 2-year terms. In the case of an elective municipal office with a 2-year term, if the vacancy occurs at least 130 days before the general municipal election next scheduled under the general election law, the vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the term at that general municipal election. If the vacancy occurs less than 130 days before the general municipal election, then:
        (1) Mayor or president. If the vacancy is in the
    
office of mayor or president, the vacancy must be filled by the corporate authorities electing one of their members as acting mayor or acting president. Except as set forth in subsection (d), the acting mayor or acting president shall perform the duties and possess all the rights and powers of the mayor or president until a mayor or president is elected at the next general municipal election and has qualified. However, in villages with a population of less than 5,000, if each of the trustees either declines the election as acting president or is not elected by a majority vote of the trustees presently holding office, then the trustees may elect, as acting president, any other village resident who is qualified to hold municipal office, and the acting president shall exercise the powers of the president and shall vote and have veto power in the manner provided by law for a president.
        (2) Alderperson or trustee. If the vacancy is in the
    
office of alderperson or trustee, the vacancy must be filled by the mayor or president or acting mayor or acting president, as the case may be, in accordance with subsection (e).
        (3) Other elective office. If the vacancy is in any
    
elective municipal office other than mayor or president or alderperson or trustee, the mayor or president or acting mayor or acting president, as the case may be, must appoint a qualified person to hold the office until the office is filled by election, subject to the advice and consent of the city council or the board of trustees, as the case may be.
    (h) In cases of vacancies arising by reason of an election being declared void pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (c), persons holding elective office prior thereto shall hold office until their successors are elected and qualified or appointed and confirmed by advice and consent, as the case may be.
    (i) This Section applies only to municipalities with populations under 500,000.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-51

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-51)
    Sec. 3.1-10-51. Vacancies in municipalities with a population of 500,000 or more.
    (a) Events upon which an elective office in a municipality of 500,000 or more shall become vacant:
        (1) A municipal officer may resign from office. A
    
vacancy occurs in an office by reason of resignation, failure to elect or qualify (in which case the incumbent shall remain in office until the vacancy is filled), death, permanent physical or mental disability rendering the person incapable of performing the duties of his or her office, conviction of a disqualifying crime, abandonment of office, removal from office, or removal of residence from the municipality or, in the case of an alderperson of a ward, removal of residence from the ward.
        (2) An admission of guilt of a criminal offense that
    
would, upon conviction, disqualify the municipal officer from holding that office, in the form of a written agreement with State or federal prosecutors to plead guilty to a felony, bribery, perjury, or other infamous crime under State or federal law, shall constitute a resignation from that office, effective at the time the plea agreement is made. For purposes of this Section, a conviction for an offense that disqualifies the municipal officer from holding that office occurs on the date of the return of a guilty verdict or, in the case of a trial by the court, the entry of a finding of guilt.
        (3) Owing a debt to the municipality. A vacancy
    
occurs if a municipal official fails to pay a debt to a municipality in which the official has been elected or appointed to an elected position subject to the following:
            (A) Before a vacancy may occur under this
        
paragraph (3), the municipal clerk shall deliver, by personal service, a written notice to the municipal official that (i) the municipal official is in arrears of a debt to the municipality, (ii) that municipal official must either pay or contest the debt within 30 days after receipt of the notice or the municipal official will be disqualified and his or her office vacated, and (iii) if the municipal official chooses to contest the debt, the municipal official must provide written notice to the municipal clerk of the contesting of the debt. A copy of the notice, and the notice to contest, shall also be mailed by the municipal clerk to the appointed municipal attorney by certified mail. If the municipal clerk is the municipal official indebted to the municipality, the mayor or president of the municipality shall assume the duties of the municipal clerk required under this paragraph (3).
            (B) In the event that the municipal official
        
chooses to contest the debt, a hearing shall be held within 30 days of the municipal clerk's receipt of the written notice of contest from the municipal official. An appointed municipal hearing officer shall preside over the hearing, and shall hear testimony and accept evidence relevant to the existence of the debt owed by the municipal officer to the municipality.
            (C) Upon the conclusion of the hearing, the
        
hearing officer shall make a determination on the basis of the evidence presented as to whether or not the municipal official is in arrears of a debt to the municipality. The determination shall be in writing and shall be designated as findings, decision, and order. The findings, decision, and order shall include: (i) the hearing officer's findings of fact; (ii) a decision of whether or not the municipal official is in arrears of a debt to the municipality based upon the findings of fact; and (iii) an order that either directs the municipal official to pay the debt within 30 days or be disqualified and his or her office vacated or dismisses the matter if a debt owed to the municipality is not proved. A copy of the hearing officer's written determination shall be served upon the municipal official in open proceedings before the hearing officer. If the municipal official does not appear for receipt of the written determination, the written determination shall be deemed to have been served on the municipal official on the date when a copy of the written determination is personally served on the municipal official or on the date when a copy of the written determination is deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the municipal official at the address on record in the files of the municipality.
            (D) A municipal official aggrieved by the
        
determination of a hearing officer may secure judicial review of such determination in the circuit court of the county in which the hearing was held. The municipal official seeking judicial review must file a petition with the clerk of the court and must serve a copy of the petition upon the municipality by registered or certified mail within 5 days after service of the determination of the hearing officer. The petition shall contain a brief statement of the reasons why the determination of the hearing officer should be reversed. The municipal official shall file proof of service with the clerk of the court. No answer to the petition need be filed, but the municipality shall cause the record of proceedings before the hearing officer to be filed with the clerk of the court on or before the date of the hearing on the petition or as ordered by the court. The court shall set the matter for hearing to be held within 30 days after the filing of the petition and shall make its decision promptly after such hearing.
            (E) If a municipal official chooses to pay the
        
debt, or is ordered to pay the debt after the hearing, the municipal official must present proof of payment to the municipal clerk that the debt was paid in full, and, if applicable, within the required time period as ordered by a hearing officer.
            (F) A municipal official will be disqualified and
        
his or her office vacated pursuant to this paragraph (3) on the later of the following times the municipal official: (i) fails to pay or contest the debt within 30 days of the municipal official's receipt of the notice of the debt; (ii) fails to pay the debt within 30 days after being served with a written determination under subparagraph (C) ordering the municipal official to pay the debt; or (iii) fails to pay the debt within 30 days after being served with a decision pursuant to subparagraph (D) upholding a hearing officer's determination that the municipal officer has failed to pay a debt owed to a municipality.
            (G) For purposes of this paragraph, a "debt"
        
shall mean an arrearage in a definitely ascertainable and quantifiable amount after service of written notice thereof, in the payment of any indebtedness due to the municipality, which has been adjudicated before a tribunal with jurisdiction over the matter. A municipal official is considered in arrears of a debt to a municipality if a debt is more than 30 days overdue from the date the debt was due.
    (b) If a vacancy occurs in an elective municipal office with a 4-year term and there remains an unexpired portion of the term of at least 28 months, and the vacancy occurs at least 130 days before the general municipal election next scheduled under the general election law, then the vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the term at that general municipal election. Whenever an election is held for this purpose, the municipal clerk shall certify the office to be filled and the candidates for the office to the proper election authorities as provided in the general election law. If the vacancy is in the office of mayor, the city council shall elect one of their members acting mayor. The acting mayor shall perform the duties and possess all the rights and powers of the mayor until a successor to fill the vacancy has been elected and has qualified. If the vacancy is in any other elective municipal office, then until the office is filled by election, the mayor shall appoint a qualified person to the office subject to the advice and consent of the city council.
    (c) If a vacancy occurs later than the time provided in subsection (b) in a 4-year term, a vacancy in the office of mayor shall be filled by the corporate authorities electing one of their members acting mayor. The acting mayor shall perform the duties and possess all the rights and powers of the mayor until a mayor is elected at the next general municipal election and has qualified. A vacancy occurring later than the time provided in subsection (b) in a 4-year term in any elective office other than mayor shall be filled by appointment by the mayor, with the advice and consent of the corporate authorities.
    (d) A municipal officer appointed or elected under this Section shall hold office until the officer's successor is elected and has qualified.
    (e) An appointment to fill a vacancy in the office of alderperson shall be made within 60 days after the vacancy occurs. The requirement that an appointment be made within 60 days is an exclusive power and function of the State and is a denial and limitation under Article VII, Section 6, subsection (h) of the Illinois Constitution of the power of a home rule municipality to require that an appointment be made within a different period after the vacancy occurs.
    (f) This Section applies only to municipalities with a population of 500,000 or more.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-55

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-55) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-10-55)
    Sec. 3.1-10-55. Quorum to fill vacancies. If there is a vacancy in an elective office and, for any reason, there is not a quorum in office of the corporate authorities, appointments to fill vacancies may be made or confirmed by a majority of the corporate authorities holding office at the time the appointment is made or confirmed.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-60

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-60) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-10-60)
    Sec. 3.1-10-60. Interim appointments to vacancies. If a municipality has no mayor or president, no clerk, and no alderpersons or trustees, the circuit court may, upon petition signed by at least 100 electors or 10% of the electors of the municipality, whichever is less, make interim appointments to fill all vacancies in the elective offices of the municipality from among persons whose names are submitted by the petition or petitions. The interim appointees shall serve until the next regularly scheduled election under the general election law occurring not less than 120 days after all the offices have become vacant.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-65

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-65) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-10-65)
    Sec. 3.1-10-65. Referendum to reduce terms.
    (a) In any municipality of less than 500,000 inhabitants, a proposition to reduce the terms of the elective officers of the municipality from 4 years to 2 years may be submitted, within the discretion of the corporate authorities, to the electors of the municipality. The proposition shall also be submitted if a petition requesting that action is signed by electors of the municipality numbering not less than 10% of the total vote cast at the last election for mayor or president of the municipality and the petition is filed with the municipal clerk and certified in accordance with the general election law. The proposition shall be substantially in the following form:
        Shall the term of the elective officers of (name of
    
municipality) be reduced from 4 years to 2 years?
    (b) If a majority of the electors voting on the proposition vote against it, the terms of the officers shall remain 4 years. If, however, a majority of those voting on the proposition vote in favor of it, the officers elected at the next regular election for officers in the municipality shall hold their offices for a term of 2 years and until their successors are elected and have qualified, except in the case of trustees and alderpersons. In the case of alderpersons and trustees: (i) at the first election of alderpersons or trustees that occurs in an odd numbered year following the vote to reduce the length of terms, successors to alderpersons or trustees whose terms expire in that year shall be elected for a term of one year and until their successors are elected and have qualified and (ii) thereafter, one-half of the alderpersons or trustees shall be elected each year for terms of 2 years and until their successors are elected and have qualified.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-70

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-70) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-10-70)
    Sec. 3.1-10-70. Elections for reduced 2 year terms. In municipalities that have provided for a 2 year term for elective officers under Section 3.1-10-65, the first election for municipal officers shall be held at the next general municipal election following the referendum at which the terms of the elective officers were reduced. In those municipalities, general elections shall be held annually thereafter.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-75

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-75) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-10-75)
    Sec. 3.1-10-75. Referendum to lengthen terms.
    (a) In any municipality of less than 500,000 inhabitants that, under Section 3.1-10-65, has voted to shorten the terms of elective officers, a proposition to lengthen the terms of the elective officers of the municipality from 2 years to 4 years may be submitted, within the discretion of the corporate authorities, to the electors of the municipality. The proposition shall be certified by the municipal clerk to the appropriate election authorities, who shall submit the proposition at an election in accordance with the general election law. The proposition shall also be submitted at an election if a petition requesting that action is signed by electors of the municipality numbering not less than 10% of the total vote cast at the last election for mayor or president of the municipality and the petition is filed with the municipal clerk. The proposition shall be substantially in the following form:
        Shall the term of the elective officers of (name of
    
municipality) be lengthened from 2 years to 4 years?
    (b) If a majority of the electors voting on the proposition vote against it, the terms of the officers shall remain 2 years. If, however, a majority of those voting on the proposition vote in favor of it, the officers elected at the next regular election for officers in the municipality shall hold their offices for a term of 4 years and until their successors are elected and have qualified, except in the case of trustees and alderpersons. In the case of alderpersons and trustees: (i) if the first election for alderpersons or trustees, after approval of the proposition, occurs in an even numbered year, the alderpersons or trustees elected in that even numbered year shall serve for terms of 3 years and until their successors are elected and have qualified, the terms for successors to those elected at the first even numbered year election shall be 4 years and until successors are elected and have qualified, the alderpersons or trustees elected at the first odd numbered year election next following the first even numbered year election shall serve for terms of 4 years and until successors are elected and have qualified, and successors elected after the first odd numbered year shall also serve 4 year terms and until their successors are elected and have qualified and (ii) if the first election for alderpersons or trustees, after approval of the proposition, occurs in an odd numbered year, the alderpersons or trustees elected in that odd numbered year shall serve for terms of 4 years and until their successors are elected and have qualified, the terms for successors to those elected at the first odd numbered year election shall be for 4 years and until successors are elected and have qualified, the alderpersons or trustees elected at the first even numbered year election next following the first odd numbered year election shall serve for terms of one year and until their successors are elected and have qualified, and the terms for successors to those elected at the first odd numbered year election shall be 4 years and until their successors are elected and have qualified.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 3.1 Div. 15

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 3.1 Div. 15 heading)
DIVISION 15. ELECTED OFFICERS GENERALLY

65 ILCS 5/3.1-15-5

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-15-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-15-5)
    Sec. 3.1-15-5. Officers to be elected. In all cities incorporated under this Code there shall be elected a mayor, alderpersons, a city clerk, and a city treasurer (except in the case of a city of 10,000 or fewer inhabitants that, by ordinance, allows for the appointment of a city treasurer by the mayor, subject to the advice and consent of the city council). In all villages and incorporated towns, there shall be elected a president, trustees, and a clerk, except as otherwise provided in this Code.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-15-10

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-15-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-15-10)
    Sec. 3.1-15-10. Mayor; president. The chief executive officer of a city shall be a mayor. The chief executive officer of a village shall be a village president, who may also be called a mayor. The chief executive officer of an incorporated town shall be a president, who may also be called a mayor. The chief executive officer shall hold office for 4 years and until a successor is elected and has qualified, except in municipalities that have adopted a 2 year term as provided in Section 3.1-10-65 and except in a village or incorporated town that, before January 1, 1942, has adopted a 2 year term for the chief executive officer.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-15-15

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-15-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-15-15)
    Sec. 3.1-15-15. Holding other offices. A mayor, president, alderperson, trustee, clerk, or treasurer shall not hold any other office under the municipal government during the term of that office, except when the officer is granted a leave of absence from that office or except as otherwise provided in Sections 3.1-10-50, 3.1-35-135, and 8-2-9.1. Moreover, an officer may serve as a volunteer fireman and receive compensation for that service.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-15-20

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-15-20) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-15-20)
    Sec. 3.1-15-20. Administering oaths. The mayor of a city, the president of a village or incorporated town, the clerk, the chairman of a plan commission, and the chairman of a zoning board of appeals of a municipality have power to administer oaths and affirmations on all lawful occasions. The corporate authorities by ordinance may authorize other municipal officers to administer oaths.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-15-25

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-15-25) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-15-25)
    Sec. 3.1-15-25. Conservators of the peace; service of warrants.
    (a) After receiving a certificate attesting to the successful completion of a training course administered by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board, the mayor, alderpersons, president, trustees, marshal, deputy marshals, and policemen in municipalities shall be conservators of the peace. Those persons and others authorized by ordinance shall have power (i) to arrest or cause to be arrested, with or without process, all persons who break the peace or are found violating any municipal ordinance or any criminal law of the State, (ii) to commit arrested persons for examination, (iii) if necessary, to detain arrested persons in custody over night or Sunday in any safe place or until they can be brought before the proper court, and (iv) to exercise all other powers as conservators of the peace prescribed by the corporate authorities.
    (b) All warrants for the violation of municipal ordinances or the State criminal law, directed to any person, may be served and executed within the limits of a municipality by any policeman or marshal of the municipality. For that purpose, policemen and marshals have all the common law and statutory powers of sheriffs.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-15-30

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-15-30) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-15-30)
    Sec. 3.1-15-30. Minority representation.
    (a) Whenever the question of incorporation as a city under this Code is submitted for adoption to the electors of any territory, village, incorporated town, or city under special charter, there may be submitted at the same time for adoption or rejection the question of minority representation in the city council. The proposition shall be in the following form:
        Shall minority representation in the city council be
    
adopted?
    (b) If a majority of the votes cast on the question at any election are for minority representation in the city council, the members of the city council, except as otherwise provided, thereafter shall be elected as provided in Section 3.1-15-35.
    (c) The city council, at least 30 days before the first day fixed by law for the filing of candidate petitions for the next general municipal election, shall apportion the city by dividing its population, as ascertained by an official publication of any national, state, school, or city census, by any number not less than 2 nor more than 6. The quotient shall be the ratio of representation in the city council. Districts shall be formed of contiguous and compact territory and contain, as near as practicable, an equal number of inhabitants.
    (d) If a majority of the votes cast on the question at any election are against minority representation in the city council, the members of the city council shall be elected as otherwise provided in this Code.
    (e) At any time after the incorporation of a city under this Code, on petition of electors equal in number to one-eighth the number of legal votes cast at the next preceding general municipal election, the city clerk shall certify the question of the adoption or retention of minority representation to the proper election authority for submission to the electors of that city. The proposition shall be in the same form as provided in this Section, except that the word "retained" shall be substituted for the word "adopted" when appropriate. A question of minority representation, however, shall not be submitted more than once within 32 months.
    (f) If the city council of any city adopting minority representation as provided in this Section has not fixed a ratio of representation and formed the districts by the time specified in this Section, those acts may be done by any later city council. All official acts done and ordinances passed by a city council elected at large by the electors of a city that has adopted a minority representation plan shall be as valid and binding as if the alderpersons had been elected from districts.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-15-35

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-15-35) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-15-35)
    Sec. 3.1-15-35. Alderpersons under minority representation plan. Every district under a minority representation plan shall be entitled to 3 alderpersons. Alderpersons shall hold their offices for 4 years and until their successors have been elected and qualified, except in cities that have adopted a 2 year term under Section 3.1-10-65. There shall be elected in each district as many alderpersons as the district is entitled to. In all of these elections for alderpersons, each elector may cast as many votes as there are alderpersons to be elected in the elector's district, or may distribute his or her votes, or equal parts of the votes, among the candidates as the elector sees fit. The candidate highest in votes is elected if only one alderperson is elected; the candidates highest and next highest in votes are elected if only 2 alderpersons are elected; and the 3 highest candidates in votes are elected when 3 alderpersons are elected. Vacancies shall be filled as provided in Sections 3.1-10-50 and 3.1-10-55 by either interim election or appointment. An appointment to fill a vacancy shall be made within 60 days after the vacancy occurs. The requirement that an appointment be made within 60 days is an exclusive power and function of the State and is a denial and limitation under Article VII, Section 6, subsection (h) of the Illinois Constitution of the power of a home rule municipality to require that an appointment be made within a different period after the vacancy occurs.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-15-40

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-15-40) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-15-40)
    Sec. 3.1-15-40. Staggered elections under minority plans. In all cities that adopt or have adopted the minority representation plan for the election of alderpersons and have not already staggered the terms of their alderpersons, the city council may provide by ordinance that at any ensuing general municipal election for city officers the alderpersons in every alternate district shall be elected for one term of 2 years and, at the expiration of that term of 2 years, for regular terms of 4 years. This Section does not prohibit a city from voting in favor of a 2 year term for city officers as provided in Section 3.1-10-65. The provisions of the general election law shall govern elections under this Section.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 3.1 Div. 20

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 3.1 Div. 20 heading)
DIVISION 20. ELECTED CITY OFFICERS

65 ILCS 5/3.1-20-5

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-20-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-20-5)
    Sec. 3.1-20-5. Clerk and treasurer. The city clerk and the city treasurer shall be elected at the same time that the mayor is elected, except in the case of an election to fill a mayoral vacancy and except in the case of a city having 10,000 or fewer inhabitants in which, by ordinance, the position of city treasurer is an appointed position. If a vacancy occurs in the office of city clerk or city treasurer, it shall be filled by the mayor with the advice and consent of the city council. The person so appointed shall hold office for the unexpired term of the officer elected.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119; 88-572, eff. 8-11-94.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-20-10

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-20-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-20-10)
    Sec. 3.1-20-10. Alderpersons; number.
    (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section, Section 3.1-20-20, or as otherwise provided in the case of alderpersons-at-large, the number of alderpersons, when not elected by the minority representation plan, shall be determined using the most recent federal decennial census results as follows:
        (1) in cities not exceeding 3,000 inhabitants, 6
    
alderpersons;
        (2) in cities exceeding 3,000 but not exceeding
    
15,000, 8 alderpersons;
        (3) in cities exceeding 15,000 but not exceeding
    
20,000, 10 alderpersons;
        (4) in cities exceeding 20,000 but not exceeding
    
50,000, 14 alderpersons;
        (5) in cities exceeding 50,000 but not exceeding
    
70,000, 16 alderpersons;
        (6) in cities exceeding 70,000 but not exceeding
    
90,000, 18 alderpersons; and
        (7) in cities exceeding 90,000 but not exceeding
    
500,000, 20 alderpersons.
    (b) Instead of the number of alderpersons set forth in subsection (a), a municipality with 15,000 or more inhabitants may adopt, either by ordinance or by resolution, not more than one year after the municipality's receipt of the new federal decennial census results, the following number of alderpersons: in cities exceeding 15,000 but not exceeding 20,000, 8 alderpersons; exceeding 20,000 but not exceeding 50,000, 10 alderpersons; exceeding 50,000 but not exceeding 70,000, 14 alderpersons; exceeding 70,000 but not exceeding 90,000, 16 alderpersons; and exceeding 90,000 but not exceeding 500,000, 18 alderpersons.
    (c) Instead of the number of alderpersons set forth in subsection (a), a municipality with 40,000 or more inhabitants may adopt, either by ordinance or by resolution, not more than one year after the municipality's receipt of the new federal decennial census results, the following number of alderpersons: in cities exceeding 40,000 but not exceeding 50,000, 16 alderpersons.
    (d) If, according to the most recent federal decennial census results, the population of a municipality increases or decreases under this Section, then the municipality may adopt an ordinance or resolution to retain the number of alderpersons that existed before the most recent federal decennial census results. The ordinance or resolution may not be adopted more than one year after the municipality's receipt of the most recent federal decennial census results.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-20-15

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-20-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-20-15)
    Sec. 3.1-20-15. Division into wards. Except as otherwise provided in Section 3.1-20-20, every city shall have one-half as many wards as the total number of alderpersons to which the city is entitled. The city council, from time to time, shall divide the city into that number of wards.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-20-20

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-20-20) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-20-20)
    Sec. 3.1-20-20. Alderpersons; restrict or reinstate number.
    (a) In a city of less than 100,000 inhabitants, a proposition to restrict the number of alderpersons to one-half of the total authorized by Section 3.1-20-10, with one alderperson representing each ward, shall be certified by the city clerk to the proper election authorities, who shall submit the proposition at an election in accordance with the general election law, if a petition requesting that action is signed by electors of the city numbering not less than 10% of the total vote cast at the last election for mayor of the city and the petition is filed with the city clerk.
    The proposition shall be substantially in the following form:
        Shall (name of city) restrict the number of
    
alderpersons to (state number) (one-half of the total authorized by Section 3.1-20-10 of the Illinois Municipal Code), with one alderperson representing each ward?
    If a majority of those voting on the proposition vote in favor of it, all existing terms of alderpersons shall expire as of the date of the next regular election of alderpersons, at which time a full complement of alderpersons shall be elected for the full term.
    (b) In a city of less than 100,000 inhabitants, a proposition to restrict the number of alderpersons to one alderperson per ward, with one alderperson representing each ward, plus an additional number of alderpersons not to exceed the number of wards in the city to be elected at large, shall be certified by the city clerk to the proper election authorities, who shall submit the proposition at an election in accordance with the general election law, if a petition requesting that action is signed by electors of the city numbering not less than 10% of the total vote cast at the last election for mayor of the city and the petition is filed with the city clerk.
    The proposition shall be substantially in the following form:
        Shall (name of city) restrict the number of
    
alderpersons to (number), with one alderperson representing each ward, plus an additional (number) alderperson (alderpersons) to be elected at large?
    If a majority of those voting on the proposition vote in favor of it, all existing terms of alderpersons shall expire as of the date of the next regular election of alderpersons, at which time a full complement of alderpersons shall be elected for the full term.
    (c) In a city of less than 100,000 inhabitants where a proposition under subsection (a) or (b) has been successful, a proposition to reinstate the number of alderpersons in accordance with Section 3.1-20-10 shall be certified by the city clerk to the proper election authorities, who shall submit the proposition at an election in accordance with the general election law, if a petition requesting that action has been signed by electors of the city numbering not less than 10% of the total vote cast at the last election for mayor of the city and the petition has been filed with the city clerk.
    The election authority must submit the proposition in substantially the following form:
        Shall (name of city) reinstate the number of
    
alderpersons to (number of alderpersons allowed by Section 3.1-20-10)?
The election authority must record the votes as "Yes" or "No".
    If a majority of the electors voting on the proposition vote in the affirmative, then, if the restriction in the number of alderpersons has taken effect, all existing terms of alderpersons shall expire as of the date of the next regular election of alderpersons, at which time a full complement of alderpersons shall be elected for the full term and thereafter terms shall be determined in accordance with Section 3.1-20-35.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-20-22

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-20-22) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-20-22)
    Sec. 3.1-20-22. Alderpersons; staggered terms. In any city of less than 100,000 inhabitants, a proposition to stagger the terms of alderpersons, with as nearly as possible one-half of the alderpersons elected every 2 years, shall be certified by the city clerk to the proper election authority, who shall submit the proposition at an election in accordance with the general election law, if a petition requesting that action is signed by electors of the city numbering at least 10% of the total vote cast at the last election for mayor of the city and is filed with the city clerk.
    The ballot shall have printed on it, but not as a part of the proposition submitted, the following information for voters: one alderperson elected from each even-numbered ward shall serve a term of 2 years; one alderperson elected from each odd-numbered ward shall serve a term of 4 years.
    The proposition shall be substantially in the following form:
        Shall (name of city) adopt a system of staggered
    
terms for alderpersons?
    If a majority of those voting on the proposition vote in favor of it, then at the next regular election for alderpersons one alderperson shall be elected from each even-numbered ward for a term of 2 years and one alderperson shall be elected from each odd-numbered ward for a term of 4 years. Thereafter, their successors shall be elected for terms of 4 years.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-20-25

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-20-25) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-20-25)
    Sec. 3.1-20-25. Redistricting a city.
    (a) In the formation of wards, the number of inhabitants of the city immediately preceding the division of the city into wards shall be as nearly equal in population, and the wards shall be of as compact and contiguous territory, as practicable. Wards shall be created in a manner so that, as far as practicable, no precinct shall be divided between 2 or more wards.
    (b) Whenever an official decennial census shows that a city contains more or fewer wards than it is entitled to, the city council of the city, by ordinance, shall redistrict the city into as many wards as the city is entitled. This redistricting shall be completed not less than 30 days before the first day set by the general election law for the filing of candidate petitions for the next succeeding election for city officers. At this election there shall be elected the number of alderpersons to which the city is entitled, except as provided in subsection (c).
    (c) If it appears from any official decennial census that it is necessary to redistrict under subsection (b) or for any other reason, the city council shall immediately proceed to redistrict the city and shall hold the next city election in accordance with the new redistricting. At this election the alderpersons whose terms of office are not expiring shall be considered alderpersons for the new wards respectively in which their residences are situated. At this election, in a municipality that is not a newly incorporated municipality, a candidate for alderperson may be elected from any ward that contains a part of the ward in which he or she resided at least one year next preceding the election that follows the redistricting, and, if elected, that person may be reelected from the new ward he or she represents if he or she resides in that ward for at least one year next preceding reelection. If there are 2 or more alderpersons with terms of office not expiring and residing in the same ward under the new redistricting, the alderperson who holds over for that ward shall be determined by lot in the presence of the city council, in the manner directed by the council, and all other alderpersons shall fill their unexpired terms as alderpersons-at-large. The alderpersons-at-large, if any, shall have the same powers and duties as all other alderpersons, but upon the expiration of their terms the offices of alderpersons-at-large shall be abolished.
    (d) If the redistricting results in one or more wards in which no alderpersons reside whose terms of office have not expired, 2 alderpersons shall be elected in accordance with Section 3.1-20-35, unless the city elected only one alderperson per ward pursuant to a referendum under subsection (a) of Section 3.1-20-20.
    (e) A redistricting ordinance that has decreased the number of wards of a city because of a decrease in population of the city shall not be effective if, not less than 60 days before the time fixed for the next succeeding general municipal election, an official census is officially published that shows that the city has regained a population that entitles it to the number of wards that it had just before the passage of the last redistricting ordinance.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-20-30

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-20-30) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-20-30)
    Sec. 3.1-20-30. Validation of actions. After an official census is officially published, if a city is divided into a greater number of wards and has elected a greater number of alderpersons than the city is entitled to, the division and election shall, nevertheless, be valid and all acts, resolutions, and ordinances of the city council of that city, if in other respects in compliance with law, are valid.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-20-35

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-20-35) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-20-35)
    Sec. 3.1-20-35. Determining terms.
    (a) Alderpersons elected at the first election for city officers after the election of alderpersons for the initial terms provided for in Section 2-2-11 shall draw lots to determine which alderpersons in each ward shall hold office for a 4 year term, and until a successor is elected and has qualified, and which alderpersons in each ward shall hold office for a 2 year term, and until a successor is elected and has qualified. All alderpersons thereafter elected shall hold office for a term of 4 years, and until their successors are elected and have qualified, except in cities that adopt a 2 year term under Section 3.1-10-65 and except as otherwise provided in Section 3.1-20-20.
    (b) If a city that has had the minority representation plan has voted not to retain the plan, then at the first election for city officers following the vote 2 alderpersons shall be elected from each ward in the city and their terms shall be staggered in the manner set forth in subsection (a). The tenure of these alderpersons and their successors shall be the same as that stated in subsection (a).
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-20-40

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-20-40) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-20-40)
    Sec. 3.1-20-40. Other officers; election rather than appointment. Instead of providing for the appointment of the following officers as provided in Section 3.1-30-5, the city council, in its discretion, may provide by ordinance passed by a two-thirds vote of all the alderpersons elected for the election by the electors of the city of a city collector, a city marshal, a city superintendent of streets, a corporation counsel, a city comptroller, or any of them, and any other officers which the city council considers necessary or expedient. By ordinance or resolution, to take effect at the end of the current fiscal year, the city council, by a like vote, may discontinue any office so created and devolve the duties of that office on any other city officer. After discontinuance of an office, no officer filling that office before its discontinuance shall have any claim against the city for salary alleged to accrue after the date of discontinuance.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-20-45

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-20-45)
    Sec. 3.1-20-45. Nonpartisan primary elections; uncontested office. A city incorporated under this Code that elects municipal officers at nonpartisan primary and general elections shall conduct the elections as provided in the Election Code, except that no office for which nomination is uncontested shall be included on the primary ballot and no primary shall be held for that office. For the purposes of this Section, an office is uncontested when not more than 4 persons to be nominated for each office have timely filed valid nominating papers seeking nomination for the election to that office.
    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, when a person (i) who has not timely filed valid nomination papers and (ii) who intends to become a write-in candidate for nomination for any office for which nomination is uncontested files a written statement or notice of that intent with the proper election official with whom the nomination papers for that office are filed, no primary ballot shall be printed. Where no primary is held, a person intending to become a write-in candidate at the general primary election shall refile a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate for the general election with the appropriate election authority or authorities.
    If there is a primary election, then candidates shall be placed on the ballot for the next succeeding general municipal election in the following manner:
        (1) If one officer is to be elected, then the 2
    
candidates who receive the highest number of votes shall be placed on the ballot for the next succeeding general municipal election.
        (2) If 2 alderpersons are to be elected at large,
    
then the 4 candidates who receive the highest number of votes shall be placed on the ballot for the next succeeding general municipal election.
        (3) If 3 alderpersons are to be elected at large,
    
then the 6 candidates who receive the highest number of votes shall be placed on the ballot for the next succeeding general municipal election.
    The name of a write-in candidate may not be placed on the ballot for the next succeeding general municipal election unless he or she receives a number of votes in the primary election that equals or exceeds the number of signatures required on a petition for nomination for that office or that exceeds the number of votes received by at least one of the candidates whose names were printed on the primary ballot for nomination for or election to the same office.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 3.1 Div. 25

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 3.1 Div. 25 heading)
DIVISION 25. ELECTED VILLAGE AND INCORPORATED TOWN OFFICERS

65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-5

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-25-5)
    Sec. 3.1-25-5. Trustees; terms. In each village incorporated under this Code, the electors of the village shall elect 6 trustees. The term of office of the trustees shall be 4 years and until their successors are elected and have qualified. Trustees elected at the first election for village officers after a village is incorporated, however, shall by lot designate one-half of their number, whose terms shall be 2 years and until their successors are elected and have qualified.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-10

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-25-10)
    Sec. 3.1-25-10. Village board; composition; referendum. Any village board of a village of under 5,000 population incorporated under this Code may by resolution provide for a referendum on the question of whether the board of trustees shall be comprised of 4 members rather than 6 members. The referendum shall be held in accordance with the general election law. If a majority of those voting on the question vote in favor of reducing the number of trustees from 6 to 4, the number of trustees shall be reduced to 4. In order to provide for the transition from 6 member boards to 4 member boards, 2 trustees shall be elected at the general municipal election in each odd numbered year after the adoption of the referendum when trustees are elected for 4 year terms and at the general municipal election in each year after the adoption of the referendum when trustees are elected for 2 year terms. Any village that changes from a 6 member board to a 4 member board may thereafter return to a 6 member board by the same procedure.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-15

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-25-15)
    Sec. 3.1-25-15. President and trustees; general election.
    (a) The election for the president in villages shall be held at the general municipal election in accordance with the general election law.
    (b) The election for trustees in villages shall be held in accordance with the general election law, except as provided in Section 3.1-25-70.
    (c) The day upon which the elections provided for in this Section are to be held is subject to the provisions of the general election law.
    (d) Every village or incorporated town incorporated and existing under a special Act that has, before the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1992, held a general municipal election in even numbered years may continue to do so. Every village or incorporated town may also hold annual municipal elections if it is necessary to comply with the provisions of Section 3.1-25-70.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-20

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-20) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-25-20)
    Sec. 3.1-25-20. Primary election. A village incorporated under this Code shall nominate and elect candidates for president and trustees in nonpartisan primary and general elections as provided in Sections 3.1-25-20 through 3.1-25-55 until the electors of the village vote to require the partisan election of the president and trustees at a referendum in the manner provided in Section 3.1-25-65 after January 1, 1992. The provisions of Sections 3.1-25-20 through 3.1-25-55 shall apply to all villages incorporated under this Code that have operated under those Sections without the adoption of those provisions by the referendum provided in Section 3.1-25-60 as well as those villages that have adopted those provisions by the referendum provided in Section 3.1-25-60 until the electors of those villages vote to require the partisan election of the president and trustees in the manner provided in Section 3.1-25-65. Villages that have nominated and elected candidates for president and trustees in partisan elections prior to January 1, 1992, may continue to hold partisan elections without conducting a referendum in the manner provided in Section 3.1-25-65. All candidates for nomination to be voted for at all general municipal elections at which a president or trustees, or both, are to be elected under this Article shall be nominated from the village at large by a primary election.
    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no primary shall be held in any village when the nomination for every office to be voted upon by the electors of the village is uncontested. If the nomination of candidates is uncontested as to one or more, but not all, of the offices to be voted upon by the electors of the village, then a primary must be held in the village, provided that the primary ballot shall not include those offices in the village for which the nomination is uncontested. For the purposes of this Section, an office is uncontested when not more than the number of persons to be nominated to the office have timely filed valid nominating papers seeking nomination for election to that office.
    Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, when a person (i) who has not timely filed valid nomination papers and (ii) who intends to become a write-in candidate for nomination for any office for which nomination is uncontested files a written statement or notice of that intent with the proper election official with whom the nomination papers for that office are filed, a primary ballot must be prepared and a primary must be held for the office. The statement or notice must be filed on or before the 61st day before the consolidated primary election. The statement must contain (i) the name and address of the person intending to become a write-in candidate, (ii) a statement that the person intends to become a write-in candidate, and (iii) the office the person is seeking as a write-in candidate. An election authority has no duty to conduct a primary election or prepare a primary ballot unless a statement meeting the requirements of this paragraph is filed in a timely manner.
    Only the names of those persons nominated in the manner prescribed in Sections 3.1-25-20 through 3.1-25-65 shall be placed on the ballot at the general municipal election. The village clerk shall certify the offices to be filled and the candidates for those offices to the proper election authority as provided in the general election law. A primary for those offices, if required, shall be held in accordance with the general election law.
(Source: P.A. 91-57, eff. 6-30-99.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-30

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-30) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-25-30)
    Sec. 3.1-25-30. Petition of candidacy. The petition in the nomination papers shall contain a number of signatures of electors residing within the same village as the candidate equal to at least 1% of the total vote cast at the last preceding election in the village for president. The petition shall be in substantially the form provided in the general election law.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-35

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-35) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-25-35)
    Sec. 3.1-25-35. Primary ballots. The proper election authority, in accordance with the general election law, shall have the primary ballots printed in the same manner, in the same number, and within the same time as ballots are printed under the general election law, except as otherwise provided in this Code. If the office of president is to be filled in the succeeding general municipal election, the names of the candidates for president shall be placed first on the primary ballots, in substantially the form specified in this Section. Following these names shall appear the names of the candidates for trustees in substantially the form specified in this Section. The primary ballots shall comply with the general election law, except as otherwise provided in this Code. The ballots shall designate no party, platform, political principle, appellation, or mark, nor shall any circle be printed at the head of the primary ballots.
    The primary ballots shall be in substantially the following form:
OFFICIAL PRIMARY BALLOT
CANDIDATES FOR NOMINATION
FOR (PRESIDENT AND)
TRUSTEES OF (NAME OF VILLAGE)
AT THE PRIMARY ELECTION.
FOR PRESIDENT
(VOTE FOR ONE)
HENRY WHITE
JAMES SMITH
LARRY FRANG
RALPH WILSON
FOR TRUSTEES
(VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN (NUMBER))
THOMAS WILLIAMS
WILLIAM BURKE
ALEXANDER HAMILTON
EDWARD STUART
MARY KURTIS
G.E. HAUSMANN
ARTHUR ROBBINS
MARK TANDY
HARRY BROWN
JOSEPH TROUT
IMMANUEL KANT
ROBERT BUCK
GEORGE MILLER
SARAH TOLLER                                                  
(Source: P.A. 95-862, eff. 8-19-08.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-40

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-40) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-25-40)
    Sec. 3.1-25-40. Ballots.
    (a) If the office of president is to be filled, only the names of the 4 candidates receiving the highest number of votes for president shall be placed on the ballot for president at the next succeeding general municipal election. The names of candidates in a number equal to 4 times the number of trustee positions to be filled receiving the highest number of votes for trustee, or the names of all candidates if less than 4 times the number of trustee positions to be filled, shall be placed on the ballot for that office at the municipal election.
    (b) An elector, however, at either a primary election or a general municipal election held under Sections 3.1-25-20 through 3.1-25-55, may write in the names of the candidates of that elector's choice in accordance with the general election law. If, however, the name of only one candidate for a particular office appeared on the primary ballot, the name of the person having the largest number of write-in votes shall not be placed upon the ballot at the general municipal election unless the number of votes received in the primary election by that person was at least 10% of the number of votes received by the candidate for the same office whose name appeared on the primary ballot.
    (c) If a nominee at a general primary election dies or withdraws before the general municipal election, there shall be placed on the ballot the name of the candidate receiving the next highest number of votes, and so on in case of the death or withdrawal of more than one nominee.
    (d) If in the application of this Section there occurs the condition provided for in Section 3.1-25-45, there shall be placed on the ballot the name of the candidate who was not chosen by lot under that Section where one of 2 tied candidates had been placed on the ballot before the death or withdrawal occurred. If, however, in the application of this Section, the candidate with the next highest number of votes cannot be determined because of a tie among 2 or more candidates, the successor nominee whose name shall be placed on the ballot shall be determined by lot as provided in Section 3.1-25-45.
(Source: P.A. 95-699, eff. 11-9-07.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-45

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-45) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-25-45)
    Sec. 3.1-25-45. Nomination; determination by lot. If, upon the canvass of the returns of the primary election specified in Section 3.1-25-20, the canvassing board finds that there are tied candidates for president or trustee so that the appropriate number of candidates receiving the highest number of votes cannot be determined, the canvassing board shall determine by lot which of the tied candidates shall be nominated for the positions for which they are tied. In these cases the canvassing board shall issue to the tied candidates written notice of the tie vote, stating in the notice the place, the day (which shall not be more than 5 days thereafter), and the hour when the nomination is to be so determined.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-50

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-50) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-25-50)
    Sec. 3.1-25-50. General election; ballot positions. On the ballots for the general municipal election, if the office of president is to be filled, the names of the nominees for president shall be placed first, in substantially the form specified in this Section. Following these names, the names of the nominees for trustees shall appear under each office, in substantially the form specified in this Section.
    The ballots shall be in the form provided by the general election law, except as otherwise provided in this Code, but they shall designate no party, platform, political principle, appellation, or mark, nor shall any circle be printed at the head of the ballots. The ballots shall be in substantially the following form:
OFFICIAL BALLOT
NOMINEES FOR (PRESIDENT AND) TRUSTEES OF (NAME OF
VILLAGE) AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
FOR PRESIDENT
(VOTE FOR ONE)
JAMES SMITH
LARRY FRANG
FOR TRUSTEES
(VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN (NUMBER))
EDWARD STUART
ROBERT BUCK
GEORGE MILLER
WILLIAM BURKE
ARTHUR ROBBINS
HARRY BROWN                                                   
(Source: P.A. 95-862, eff. 8-19-08.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-55

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-55) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-25-55)
    Sec. 3.1-25-55. General election; election contests. All general municipal elections under Sections 3.1-25-20 through 3.1-25-50 shall be held, conducted, and contested under the general election law, except that the contest of the election of president and trustees shall be conducted in the circuit court and the board of trustees shall not be the judge of the election and qualification of its members.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-60

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-60) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-25-60)
    Sec. 3.1-25-60. Referendum to require primary elections. Any village incorporated under this Code that has not adopted the provisions of Section 3.1-25-45 or Articles 4, 5, or 6 of this Code may, by a vote of the electors of the village as provided in this Section, elect to require candidates for president and trustees to run in primary elections as provided in Sections 3.1-25-20 through 3.1-25-55.
    The question of requiring candidates for president and trustees to run in primary elections as provided in Sections 3.1-25-20 through 3.1-25-55 shall be certified by the village clerk to the proper election authority, who shall submit the proposition to the electors of the village upon a resolution adopted by the council or upon petition filed with the village clerk and signed by electors of the village equal in number to at least 10% of the number of votes cast for the candidates for president at the last preceding general municipal election. The proposition shall be in substantially the following form:
        Shall candidates for president and trustees of (name
    
of village) be elected in nonpartisan primary and general elections?
    If a majority of the electors in the village voting on the question vote in the affirmative, candidates for president and trustees of the village shall be elected as provided in Sections 3.1-25-20 through 3.1-25-55.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-65

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-65) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-25-65)
    Sec. 3.1-25-65. Referendum to discontinue primary elections. Any village operating under the provisions of Sections 3.1-25-20 through 3.1-25-55 may by referendum elect to have the president and trustees nominated and elected at partisan primary and general elections.
    The question may be submitted to the electors of the village by the council or upon a petition signed by electors of the village equal in number to at least 10% of the number of votes cast for candidates for president at the last preceding general municipal election. The question shall be certified by the village clerk to the proper election authorities, who shall submit the proposition at an election in accordance with the general election law. The question shall be in substantially the following form:
        Shall candidates for president and trustees of (name
    
of village) no longer be elected in nonpartisan primary and general elections?
    If a majority of the electors in the village voting on the question vote in the affirmative, candidates for president and trustees shall no longer be elected as provided in Sections 3.1-25-20 through 3.1-25-55.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-70

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-70) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-25-70)
    Sec. 3.1-25-70. Trustees under special Acts.
    (a) In every village and incorporated town incorporated and existing under any special Act that, before June 4, 1909, pursuant to any special Act, annually elected members of its legislative body, the electors in the village or incorporated town, instead of the legislative body now provided for by law, shall elect 6 trustees. They shall hold their offices until their respective successors are elected and have qualified. At the first meeting of this board of 6 trustees, the terms of office of the trustees shall be staggered, and thereafter shall be for the same length of time as provided for alderpersons in Section 3.1-20-35.
    (b) The electors of the village or incorporated town may, however, adopt a 2 year term for their trustees as provided in Section 3.1-10-65. If this 2 year term is adopted, then at the next general municipal election in the adopting village or incorporated town, 3 trustees shall be elected, and they shall hold their offices for terms of one year each. In the next succeeding year, and in each year thereafter, 3 trustees shall be elected in the adopting village or incorporated town, and they shall hold their offices for terms of 2 years each.
    (c) A village or incorporated town that, before January 1, 1942, has adopted a 2 year term for its trustees and is now electing 3 trustees each year shall continue to elect 3 trustees each year for a term of 2 years each. A village or incorporated town that, before January 1, 1942, has adopted a 2 year term for its trustees but is not now electing 3 trustees each year shall elect 3 trustees at the next general municipal election in that municipality, and they shall hold their offices for terms of one year each. In the next succeeding year, and in each year thereafter, 3 trustees shall be elected, and they shall hold their offices for terms of 2 years each.
    (d) This Section shall not apply to or change the method of election of the members of the legislative body of incorporated towns that have superseded civil townships.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-75

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-75) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-25-75)
    Sec. 3.1-25-75. Districts; election of trustees.
    (a) After a village with a population of 5,000 or more adopts the provisions of this Section in the manner prescribed in Section 3.1-25-80, the board of trustees by ordinance shall divide and, whenever necessary thereafter, shall redistrict the village into 6 compact and contiguous districts of approximately equal population as required by law. This redistricting shall be completed not less than 30 days before the first day for the filing of nominating petitions for the next succeeding election of village officers held in accordance with the general election law.
    (b) Each of the districts shall be represented by one trustee who shall have been an actual resident of the district for at least 6 months immediately before his or her election in the first election after a redistricting, unless the trustee is a resident of a newly incorporated municipality. Only the electors of a district shall elect the trustee from that district.
    (c) The provisions of this Code relating to terms of office of alderpersons in cities shall also apply to the terms of office of trustees under this Section.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-80

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-80) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-25-80)
    Sec. 3.1-25-80. Referendum; districting and election of trustees. If a petition signed by not less than 5% of the electors of a village with a population of 5,000 or more requests that the question of districting the village and electing trustees, one from each district, be submitted to the electors of the village, this question shall be certified by the municipal clerk to the proper election authority, who shall submit the proposition at the next general state or municipal election in the village. The petition shall be presented in accordance with the general election law.
    The proposition shall be in substantially the following form:
        Shall the village be divided into 6 districts with
    
one trustee elected from each district?
    If the question receives the favorable vote of a majority of all votes cast on the proposition, the board of trustees shall proceed to district the village, and the election of trustees for the village thereafter shall be in accordance with Section 3.1-25-75.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-85

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-85) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-25-85)
    Sec. 3.1-25-85. Method of election of trustees; abandonment. Any municipality that has operated for more than 4 years under the provisions of Section 3.1-25-75 may abandon its method of electing trustees under that Section and elect its trustees under the provisions of Section 3.1-25-5 then applicable to villages, by proceeding under this Section.
    When a petition signed by not less than 5% of the electors of the village requests that the question of abandoning the method of electing trustees from districts be submitted to the electors of the village, this question shall be certified by the municipal clerk to the appropriate election authority, who shall submit the proposition at the next general municipal election in the village. The petition shall be presented in accordance with the general election law.
    The proposition shall be in substantially the following form:
        Shall (name of village) abandon the method of
    
electing trustees from districts so that trustees shall be hereafter elected on a village wide basis?
    If a majority of the votes cast on this proposition are in favor of it, the trustees elected at the next succeeding general municipal election shall be elected in the manner then prescribed by Section 3.1-25-5. The trustees who have been duly elected, have qualified, and who are acting at the time this proposition takes effect shall continue in office until their respective terms expire or until they cease to function as trustees.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-90

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-90) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-25-90)
    Sec. 3.1-25-90. Election or appointment of clerk; term; vacancy.
    (a) Any village of fewer than 5,000 inhabitants may, by resolution adopted by not less than two-thirds of the village board, choose to have a clerk appointed by the village president with the concurrence of the village board. Otherwise, at the election for trustees in each village and incorporated town, whether incorporated under a general or special Act (other than a village that was incorporated under a special Act and that adopts Section 3.1-30-25), a clerk of the village or incorporated town shall be elected who shall hold office for a term of the same length of time as provided in this Article 3.1 for the mayor in a city, except that any such village or incorporated town that, before January 1, 1942, has adopted a 2 year term for village clerk shall continue to elect a village clerk for a term of 2 years. Whenever a vacancy in the office of a clerk elected under this Section occurs during the term, the vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the term at the next general municipal election as provided by Section 3.1-10-50. During the period from the time the vacancy occurs until a clerk is elected as provided in this Section and has qualified, the vacancy may be filled by the appointment of an acting clerk by the president with the advice and consent of the trustees.
    (b) In any village where the clerk is appointed as provided in this Section, the clerk may later be elected, but only after a referendum initiated and held as provided in this Section. The question of whether the village clerk shall be elected, rather than appointed, shall be submitted to the electors of the village upon the filing of a petition with the village clerk signed by electors equal in number to at least 10% of the highest number of votes cast for any candidate for village office at the last preceding municipal election. The question shall be certified by the village clerk to the proper election authorities, who shall submit the proposition at an election in accordance with the general election law. The question shall be in substantially the following form:
        Shall the clerk in (name of village) be elected,
    
rather than appointed?
    If a majority of the electors in the village voting on the question vote in the affirmative, the village clerk shall thereafter be elected. If a majority of the electors voting on the question vote in the negative, the village clerk shall continue to be appointed.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-95

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-95) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-25-95)
    Sec. 3.1-25-95. Incorporated town officers. For the general municipal election to be held in the year 1985 in every incorporated town with a population of 25,000 or more by the last official census, and every 4 years thereafter, the municipal clerk shall certify the names of the candidates to the proper election authority as provided by the general election law. A president, a clerk, an assessor, a collector, and a supervisor shall be elected for a term of 4 years and until their successors are elected and have qualified. Whenever a vacancy occurs in the office of any of the specified officers, the vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the term at the next general municipal election in that incorporated town as provided in Section 3.1-10-50. Whenever an election is held for this purpose, the municipal clerk shall certify the office to be filled and the candidates for that office to the election authorities as provided in the general election law. During the period from the time a vacancy occurs until a clerk, assessor, collector, or supervisor is elected and has qualified, the vacancy may be filled by appointment by the president and board of trustees of that incorporated town voting jointly. During the period from the time a vacancy occurs until a president is elected and has qualified, the vacancy may be filled by appointment by the board of trustees of that incorporated town.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 3.1 Div. 30

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 3.1 Div. 30 heading)
DIVISION 30. APPOINTED OFFICERS IN ALL MUNICIPALITIES

65 ILCS 5/3.1-30-5

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-30-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-30-5)
    Sec. 3.1-30-5. Appointed officers in all municipalities.
    (a) The mayor or president, as the case may be, by and with the advice and consent of the city council or the board of trustees, may appoint (1) a treasurer (if the treasurer is not an elected position in the municipality), (2) a collector, (3) a comptroller, (4) a marshal, (5) an attorney or a corporation counsel, (6) one or more purchasing agents and deputies, (7) the number of auxiliary police officers determined necessary by the corporate authorities, (8) police matrons, (9) a commissioner of public works, (10) a budget director or a budget officer, and (11) other officers necessary to carry into effect the powers conferred upon municipalities.
    (b) By ordinance or resolution to take effect at the end of the current fiscal year, the corporate authorities, by a two-thirds vote, may discontinue any appointed office and devolve the duties of that office on any other municipal officer. After discontinuance, no officer filling the office before its discontinuance shall have any claim against the municipality for salary alleged to accrue after the date of discontinuance.
    (c) Vacancies in all appointed municipal offices may be filled in the same manner as appointments are made under subsection (a). The city council or board of trustees of a municipality, by ordinance not inconsistent with this Code, may prescribe the duties, define the powers, and fix the term of office of all appointed officers of the municipality; but the term of office, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Code, shall not exceed that of the mayor or president of the municipality.
    (d) An appointed officer of a municipality may resign from his or her office. If an appointed officer resigns, he or she shall continue in office until a successor has been chosen and has qualified. If there is a failure to appoint a municipal officer, or the person appointed fails to qualify, the person filling the office shall continue in office until a successor has been chosen and has qualified. If an appointed municipal officer ceases to perform the duties of or to hold the office by reason of death, permanent physical or mental disability, conviction of a disqualifying crime, or dismissal from or abandonment of office, the mayor or president of the municipality may appoint a temporary successor to the officer.
(Source: P.A. 94-984, eff. 6-30-06.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-30-10

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-30-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-30-10)
    Sec. 3.1-30-10. Deputy clerk.
    (a) In municipalities with a population of 500,000 or more, the municipal clerk may appoint the number of deputy clerks necessary to discharge the functions and duties of the office of municipal clerk.
    (b) In municipalities of less than 500,000, the municipal clerk, when authorized by the corporate authorities, may appoint the number of deputy clerks necessary to discharge the functions and duties of the office of municipal clerk, who need not be a resident of the municipality. The corporate authorities of the municipality may limit the number of deputy clerks that the municipal clerk may appoint.
(Source: P.A. 94-250, eff. 7-19-05.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-30-15

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-30-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-30-15)
    Sec. 3.1-30-15. Clerk as collector. If, in any municipality, a collector is appointed, the corporate authorities may provide by ordinance that the clerk shall hold the office of collector.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-30-20

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-30-20) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-30-20)
    Sec. 3.1-30-20. Auxiliary police officers.
    (a) Auxiliary police officers shall not be members of the regular police department of the municipality. Auxiliary police officers shall not supplement members of the regular police department of any municipality in the performance of their assigned and normal duties, except as otherwise provided in this Code. Auxiliary police officers shall only be assigned to perform the following duties in a municipality: (i) to aid or direct traffic within the municipality, (ii) to aid in control of natural or man made disasters, and (iii) to aid in case of civil disorder as directed by the chief of police. When it is impractical for members of the regular police department to perform those normal and regular police duties, however, the chief of police of the regular police department may assign auxiliary police officers to perform those normal and regular police duties. Identification symbols worn by auxiliary police officers shall be different and distinct from those used by members of the regular police department. Auxiliary police officers shall at all times during the performance of their duties be subject to the direction and control of the chief of police of the municipality. Auxiliary police officers shall not carry firearms, except with the permission of the chief of police and while in uniform and in the performance of their duties. Auxiliary police officers, when on duty, shall also be conservators of the peace and shall have the powers specified in Section 3.1-15-25.
    (b) Auxiliary police officers, before entering upon any of their duties, shall receive a course of training in the use of weapons and other police procedures appropriate for the exercise of the powers conferred upon them under this Code. The training and course of study shall be determined and provided by the corporate authorities of each municipality employing auxiliary police officers. Before being permitted to carry a firearm, however, an auxiliary police officer must have the same course of training as required of peace officers under Section 2 of the Peace Officer and Probation Officer Firearm Training Act. The municipal authorities may require that all auxiliary police officers be residents of the municipality served by them. Before the appointment of an auxiliary police officer, the person's fingerprints shall be taken, and no person shall be appointed as an auxiliary police officer if that person has been convicted of a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude.
    (c) The Line of Duty Compensation Act shall be applicable to auxiliary police officers upon their death in the line of duty described in this Code.
(Source: P.A. 98-725, eff. 1-1-15.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-30-21

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-30-21)
    Sec. 3.1-30-21. Part-time police. A municipality may appoint, discipline, and discharge part-time police officers. A municipality that employs part-time police officers shall, by ordinance, establish hiring standards for part-time police officers and shall submit those standards to the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board.
    Part-time police officers shall be members of the regular police department, except for pension purposes. Part-time police officers shall not be assigned under any circumstances to supervise or direct full-time police officers of a police department. Part-time police officers shall not be used as permanent replacements for permanent full-time police officers.
    Part-time police officers shall be trained under the Intergovernmental Law Enforcement Officer's In-Service Training Act in accordance with the procedures for part-time police officers established by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board. A part-time police officer hired after January 1, 1996 who has not yet received certification under Section 8.2 of the Illinois Police Training Act shall be directly supervised.
(Source: P.A. 89-170, eff. 1-1-96.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-30-25

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-30-25) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-30-25)
    Sec. 3.1-30-25. Municipalities incorporated under special Acts. The corporate authorities of municipalities incorporated and existing under special Acts that now provide for or require the election of one or more of the appointed officers referred to in this Division 30 may adopt this Division 30 by resolution and may, instead of the provisions or requirements of the special Acts, provide by ordinance for the appointment of those officers by the corporate authorities and prescribe their terms, duties, compensation, and the amount of any bond required.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 3.1 Div. 35

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 3.1 Div. 35 heading)
DIVISION 35. FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL OFFICERS

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-5

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-5)
    Sec. 3.1-35-5. Mayor or president; general duties. The mayor or president shall perform all the duties which are prescribed by law, including ordinances, and shall take care that the laws and ordinances are faithfully executed. The mayor or president from time to time may, and annually shall, give the corporate authorities information concerning the affairs of the municipality and may recommend for their consideration measures the mayor or president believes expedient.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-10

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-10)
    Sec. 3.1-35-10. Mayor or president; removal of appointed officer. Except where otherwise provided by statute, the mayor or president may remove any officer appointed by the mayor or president under this Code, on any written charge, whenever the mayor or president is of the opinion that the interests of the municipality demand removal. The mayor or president shall report the reasons for the removal to the corporate authorities at a meeting to be held not less than 5 nor more than 10 days after the removal. If the mayor or president fails or refuses to report to the corporate authorities the reasons for the removal, or if the corporate authorities by a two-thirds vote of all members authorized by law to be elected disapprove of the removal, the officer thereupon shall be restored to the office from which the officer was removed. The vote shall be by yeas and nays, which shall be entered upon the journal of the corporate authorities. Upon restoration, the officer shall give a new bond and take a new oath of office. No officer shall be removed a second time for the same offense.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-15

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-15)
    Sec. 3.1-35-15. Mayor or president; release of prisoners. The mayor or president may release any person imprisoned for violation of a municipal ordinance and shall report the release, together with the reasons for the release, to the corporate authorities at their first meeting after the release.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-20

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-20) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-20)
    Sec. 3.1-35-20. Mayor or president; examination of records. The mayor or president at all times may examine and inspect the books, records, and papers of any agent, employee, or officer of the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-25

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-25) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-25)
    Sec. 3.1-35-25. Mayor or president; calling out militia. Subject to the authority of the Governor as commander-in-chief of the militia, the mayor or president may call out the militia to aid in suppressing riots and other disorderly conduct or to aid in carrying into effect any law or ordinance.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-30

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-30) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-30)
    Sec. 3.1-35-30. Mayor or president; designation for signing instruments. The mayor or president may designate in writing another person to affix the signature of the mayor or president to any written instrument or instruments required to be signed by the mayor or president. The mayor or president shall send written notice of this designation to the corporate authorities, stating the name of the person who has been selected and what instrument or instruments the person will have authority to sign. A written signature of the mayor or president executed by the designated person, with the signature of the designated person underneath, shall be attached to the notice. The notice, with the signatures attached, shall be recorded in the journal of the corporate authorities and then filed with the municipal clerk. When the signature of the mayor or president is placed on a written instrument at the direction of the mayor or president in the specified manner, the instrument or instruments, in all respects, shall be as binding on the municipality as if signed by the mayor or president in person.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-35

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-35) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-35)
    Sec. 3.1-35-35. Mayor or president pro tem; temporary chairman.
    (a) If the mayor or president is temporarily absent because of an incapacity to perform official duties, but the incapacity does not create a vacancy in the office, the corporate authorities shall elect one of their members to act as mayor or president pro tem. The mayor or president pro tem, during this absence or disability, shall perform the duties and possess all the rights and powers of the mayor or president but shall not be entitled to vote both as mayor or president pro tem and as alderperson or trustee.
    (b) In the absence of the mayor, president, acting mayor or president, or mayor or president pro tem, the corporate authorities may elect one of their members to act as a temporary chairman. The temporary chairman shall have only the powers of a presiding officer and a right to vote only in the capacity as alderperson or trustee on any ordinance, resolution, or motion.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-40

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-40) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-40)
    Sec. 3.1-35-40. Treasurer; duties.
    (a) The municipal treasurer shall receive all money belonging to the municipality and shall keep the treasurer's books and accounts in the manner prescribed by ordinance. These books and accounts shall always be subject to the inspection of any member of the corporate authorities. The municipality may, however, by ordinance designate a person or institution which, as bond trustee, shall receive from the county collector amounts payable to the municipality as taxes levied pursuant to a bond issuance.
    (b) The treasurer shall keep a separate account of each fund or appropriation and the debits and credits belonging to the fund or appropriation.
    (c) The treasurer shall give every person paying money into the treasury a receipt, specifying the date of payment and upon what account paid. The treasurer shall file copies of these receipts with the clerk, with the treasurer's monthly reports. If the treasurer has possession of money properly appropriated to the payment of any warrant lawfully drawn upon the treasurer, the treasurer shall pay the money specified in the warrant to the person designated by the warrant.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-45

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-45) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-45)
    Sec. 3.1-35-45. Treasurer; reports. At the end of every month, and oftener if required by the corporate authorities, the municipal treasurer shall render an account under oath to the corporate authorities, or to an officer designated by ordinance, showing the state of the treasury at the date of the account and the balance of money in the treasury. The treasurer shall accompany the account with a statement of all money received into the treasury and on what account, together with all warrants redeemed and paid by the treasurer. On the day the treasurer renders an account, these warrants, with all vouchers held by the treasurer, shall be delivered to the municipal clerk and filed, together with the account, in the clerk's office. All paid warrants shall be marked "paid". The treasurer shall keep a register of all warrants, which shall describe each warrant, showing its date, amount, and number, the fund from which paid, the name of the person to whom paid, and when paid.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-50

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-50) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-50)
    Sec. 3.1-35-50. Treasurer; deposit of funds.
    (a) The municipal treasurer may be required to keep all funds and money in the treasurer's custody belonging to the municipality in places of deposit designated by ordinance. When requested by the municipal treasurer, the corporate authorities shall designate one or more banks or savings and loan associations in which may be kept the funds and money of the municipality in the custody of the treasurer. When a bank or savings and loan association has been designated as a depository, it shall continue as a depository until 10 days have elapsed after a new depository is designated and has qualified by furnishing the statements of resources and liabilities as required by this Section. When a new depository is designated, the corporate authorities shall notify the sureties of the municipal treasurer of that fact in writing at least 5 days before the transfer of funds. The treasurer shall be discharged from responsibility for all funds or money that the treasurer deposits in a designated bank or savings and loan association while the funds and money are so deposited.
    (b) The municipal treasurer may require any bank or savings and loan association to deposit with the treasurer securities or mortgages that have a market value at least equal to the amount of the funds or moneys of the municipality deposited with the bank or savings and loan association that exceeds the insurance limitation provided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation.
    (c) The municipal treasurer may enter into agreements of any definite or indefinite term regarding the deposit, redeposit, investment, reinvestment, or withdrawal of municipal funds.
    (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act or any other law, each official custodian of municipal funds, including, without limitation, each municipal treasurer or finance director or each person properly designated as the official custodian for municipal funds, including, without limitation, each person properly designated as official custodian for funds held by an intergovernmental risk management entity, self-insurance pool, waste management agency, or other intergovernmental entity composed solely of participating municipalities, is permitted to:
        (i) combine moneys from more than one fund of a
    
single municipality, risk management entity, self-insurance pool, or other intergovernmental entity composed solely of participating municipalities for the purpose of investing such moneys;
        (ii) join with any other official custodians or
    
treasurers of municipal, intergovernmental risk management entity, self-insurance pool, waste management agency, or other intergovernmental entity composed solely of participating municipalities for the purpose of jointly investing the funds of which the official custodians or treasurers have custody; and
        (iii) enter into agreements of any definite or
    
indefinite term regarding the redeposit, investment, or withdrawal of municipal, risk management entity, self-insurance agency, waste management agency, or other intergovernmental entity funds.
    When funds are combined for investment purposes as authorized in this Section, the moneys combined for those purposes shall be accounted for separately in all respects, and the earnings from such investment shall be separately and individually computed, recorded, and credited to the fund, municipality, intergovernmental risk management entity, self-insurance pool, waste management agency, or other intergovernmental entity, as the case may be, for which the investment was acquired.
    Joint investments shall be made only in investments authorized by law for investment of municipal funds. The grant of authority contained in this subsection is cumulative, supplemental, and in addition to all other power or authority granted by any other law and shall not be construed as a limitation of any power and authority otherwise granted.
    (e) No bank or savings and loan association shall receive public funds as permitted by this Section unless it has complied with the requirements established by Section 6 of the Public Funds Investment Act.
    (f) In addition to any other investments or deposits authorized under this Code, municipalities are authorized to invest the funds and public moneys in the custody of the municipal treasurer in accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act.
(Source: P.A. 98-297, eff. 1-1-14.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-55

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-55) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-55)
    Sec. 3.1-35-55. Treasurer; personal use of funds. The municipal treasurer shall keep all money belonging to the municipality and in the treasurer's custody separate and distinct from the treasurer's own money and shall not use, either directly or indirectly, the municipality's money or warrants for the personal use and benefit of the treasurer or of any other person. Any violation of this provision shall subject the treasurer to immediate removal from office by the corporate authorities, who may declare the treasurer's office vacant.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-60

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-60) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-60)
    Sec. 3.1-35-60. Treasurer; receipts and expenditures. The municipal treasurer shall report to the corporate authorities, as often as they require, a full and detailed account of all receipts and expenditures of the municipality, as shown by the treasurer's books, up to the time of the report.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-65

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-65) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-65)
    Sec. 3.1-35-65. Treasurer; annual accounts.
    (a) Within 6 months after the end of each fiscal year, the treasurer of each municipality having a population of less than 500,000, as determined by the last preceding federal census, shall annually prepare and file with the clerk of the municipality an account of moneys received and expenditures incurred during the preceding fiscal year as specified in this Section. The treasurer shall show in the account:
        (1) All moneys received by the municipality,
    
indicating the total amounts, in the aggregate, received in each account of the municipality, with a general statement concerning the source of receipts. In this paragraph, the term "account" does not mean each individual taxpayer, householder, licensee, utility user, or other persons whose payments to the municipality are credited to a general account.
        (2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this
    
subsection (a), all moneys paid out by the municipality where the total amount paid during the fiscal year exceeds $2,500 in the aggregate, giving the name of each person to whom moneys were paid and the total paid to each person.
        (3) All moneys paid out by the municipality as
    
compensation for personal services, giving the name of each person to whom moneys were paid and the total amount paid to each person from each account, except that the treasurer may elect to report the compensation for personal services of all personnel by name, listing each employee in one of the following categories:
            (A) under $25,000.00;
            (B) $25,000.00 to $49,999.99;
            (C) $50,000.00 to $74,999.99;
            (D) $75,000.00 to $99,999.99;
            (E) $100,000.00 to $124,999.99; or
            (F) $125,000.00 and over.
        (4) A summary statement of operations for all funds
    
and account groups of the municipality, as excerpted from the annual financial report as filed with the appropriate State agency.
    (b) Upon receipt of the account from the municipal treasurer, the municipal clerk shall publish the account at least once in one or more newspapers published in the municipality or, if no newspaper is published in the municipality, then in one or more newspapers having a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with a population of less than 500 in which no newspaper is published, however, publication may be made by posting a copy of the account in 3 prominent places within the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 92-354, eff. 8-15-01.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-70

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-70) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-70)
    Sec. 3.1-35-70. Treasurer; copy of report filed with collector. Within 6 months after the end of each fiscal year the treasurer of each municipality, as provided in Section 3.1-35-65, shall file with each town or county collector of taxes who collects taxes levied by the municipality a copy of the annual account that is required to be filed with and published by the municipal clerk, as provided in Section 3.1-35-65, together with an affidavit of the municipal clerk stating that the copy is a true and correct copy of the annual account filed with the clerk, that it was published or posted as required by Section 3.1-35-65, the date of the filing and publication or posting, and, if published, the newspaper in which it was published.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-75

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-75) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-75)
    Sec. 3.1-35-75. Treasurer; failure to file account. If a municipal treasurer fails to file the annual account and affidavit with the town or county collector within 6 months after the end of a fiscal year as required by Section 3.1-35-70, the town or county collector, as the case may be, shall withhold payment to the treasurer of any and all moneys due the municipality after the expiration of that 6 month period and until the annual account and affidavit are received by the collector. The failure of a municipal treasurer or municipal clerk to comply with the provisions of Sections 3.1-35-65 and 3.1-35-70 within 6 months after the end of a fiscal year shall not preclude the treasurer or clerk or the other officers of the municipality from preparing, publishing or posting, and filing the annual account and affidavit after the expiration of that 6 month period. If the clerk, treasurer, or other officers later comply with the provisions of this Division 35, the town or county collector, as the case may be, shall pay over to the municipal treasurer the moneys withheld by the collector immediately upon the filing of the annual account and affidavit with the collector.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-80

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-80) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-80)
    Sec. 3.1-35-80. Violations and penalties. A public officer who fails, neglects, or refuses to discharge any duty imposed on that officer by Sections 3.1-35-65 through 3.1-35-75, or who violates any provisions of Sections 3.1-35-65 through 3.1-35-80, is guilty of a petty offense and upon conviction shall be fined not less than $25 nor more than $100, in addition to any other penalties prescribed by law.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-85

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-85) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-85)
    Sec. 3.1-35-85. Treasurer; special assessment funds. All money received on a special assessment shall be held by the municipal treasurer as a special fund to be applied to the payment of the improvement for which the assessment was made, and the money shall be used for no other purpose, except to reimburse the municipality for money expended for the improvement.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-90

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-90) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-90)
    Sec. 3.1-35-90. Clerk; duties.
    (a) The municipal clerk shall keep the corporate seal, to be provided by the corporate authorities, and all papers belonging to the municipality the custody and control of which are not given to other officers. The clerk shall attend all meetings of the corporate authorities including executive sessions and keep a full record of their proceedings in the journal, except if the clerk is the subject matter of the meeting and his or her presence creates a conflict of interest. The record of those proceedings shall be made available for public inspection within 7 days after being approved or accepted by the corporate authorities as the official minutes of their proceedings.
    (b) The municipal clerk shall have other duties prescribed by the corporate authorities.
    (c) Copies of all papers duly filed in the clerk's office and transcripts from the journals and other records and files of the clerk's office, certified by the clerk under the corporate seal, shall be evidence in all courts in like manner as if the originals were produced.
(Source: P.A. 96-294, eff. 8-11-09.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-95

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-95) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-95)
    Sec. 3.1-35-95. Deputy clerks.
    (a) A deputy clerk may execute all documents required by law to be executed by the municipal clerk and may affix the seal of the clerk wherever required. In signing any document, a deputy clerk shall sign the name of the clerk followed with the word "By" and the deputy clerk's own name and the words "Deputy Clerk".
    (b) Except in municipalities with a population of 500,000 or more, the powers and duties of a deputy clerk shall be exercised only in the absence of the clerk from the place where the clerk's office is maintained, and only when either written direction has been given by the clerk to that deputy to exercise a power or the corporate authorities have determined by resolution that the municipal clerk is temporarily or permanently incapacitated to perform that function. In municipalities with a population of 500,000 or more, the powers and duties of a deputy clerk shall be exercised upon the direction of the clerk, or when the corporate authorities have determined by resolution that the clerk is temporarily or permanently incapacitated to perform those functions and duties. When a deputy's signature is duly authorized as provided in this Section and is affixed by a deputy in the manner prescribed in this Section on any document (including but not limited to contracts, bonds, or other obligations of the municipality), the document shall have the same effect as if the document had been signed by the municipal clerk in person.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-100

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-100) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-100)
    Sec. 3.1-35-100. Comptroller; duties.
    (a) If a comptroller is elected or appointed in a municipality, the corporate authorities, by ordinance or resolution, may confer upon the comptroller the powers and provide for the performance of the duties that the corporate authorities deem necessary and proper.
    (b) All of the provisions of this Code relating to the powers and duties of a municipal clerk in connection with (i) the finances, (ii) the treasurer, (iii) the collector, and (iv) the receipt and disbursements of money shall be exercised and performed by the comptroller, if one is elected or appointed. For that purpose, wherever the word "clerk" is used in this Code, it means "comptroller"; and wherever the words "clerk's office" are used, they mean "comptroller's office".
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-105

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-105) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-105)
    Sec. 3.1-35-105. Comptroller; designation of person to sign instruments. The comptroller may designate, in writing, one or more persons who shall have authority to affix the comptroller's signature as comptroller to any written instrument that is required to be signed by the comptroller. When the comptroller's signature is so affixed to a written instrument at the comptroller's direction, the instrument, in all respects, shall be as binding on the municipality as if signed by the comptroller in person. When the comptroller designates a person for this purpose, however, the comptroller shall notify the corporate authorities to that effect and state in the notice the specific instruments that the person is authorized to sign.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-110

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-110) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-110)
    Sec. 3.1-35-110. Comptroller; records of bonds issued. The comptroller, if one is elected or appointed (and if not, then the municipal clerk), shall keep in his or her office, in books used solely for that purpose, a correct list of all the outstanding bonds of the municipality, showing the number and amount of each and for and to whom the bonds were issued. When bonds are purchased, paid, or cancelled, these books shall show these additional facts. In the comptroller's annual report the comptroller shall describe, particularly, the bonds sold during the year and the terms of sale, with every item of expense incurred in connection with the bonds.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-115

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-115) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-115)
    Sec. 3.1-35-115. Comptroller; duties.
    (a) The comptroller, if one is elected or appointed in a municipality (and if not, then the municipal clerk), shall exercise a general supervision over all the officers of the municipality charged in any manner with the receipt, collection, or disbursement of the municipal revenue, or with the collection and return of the municipal revenue, or with the collection and return of the municipal revenue into the treasury.
    (b) The comptroller shall have custody and control of all municipal documents, books, and papers designated by the corporate authorities.
    (c) On or before May 15 of each year, and before the annual appropriation ordinance is prepared by the corporate authorities, the comptroller shall submit to the corporate authorities a report of the comptroller's estimate, as nearly as may be, of the money necessary to defray the expenses of the municipality during the current fiscal year. For the purpose of making this report, the comptroller is authorized to require all officers to submit statements of the condition and expenses of their respective offices or departments, with any proposed municipal improvements and the probable expense of those improvements, all unperformed contracts, and the amount of all unexpended appropriations of the preceding year.
    (d) In this report, the comptroller shall (i) classify the different objects and purposes of expenditure, giving, as nearly as may be, the amount required for each, (ii) show the aggregate income of the preceding fiscal year, from all sources, (iii) show the amount of liabilities upon which interest is to be paid, (iv) show the bonds and debts payable during the year, when due and payable, and (v) give all other information to the corporate authorities the comptroller deems necessary, so that the corporate authorities may fully understand the demands upon the municipality for the current fiscal year.
    (e) In municipalities of 500,000 or more inhabitants, the preparation of the report required by this Section and its form and substance, including the classification of the different objects and purposes of expenditures, shall be performed by the budget director of the municipality. In those municipalities the comptroller shall prepare an annual post-audit of all funds for the preceding year which shall be known as the "comptroller's report", a copy of which shall be sent by the municipal comptroller to the State Comptroller.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-120

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-120) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-120)
    Sec. 3.1-35-120. Collector; duties. A city collector, if one is elected or appointed, shall preserve all warrants returned to the collector and shall keep books and accounts in the manner prescribed by the corporate authorities. All of the collector's warrants, books, and vouchers, and all papers pertaining to the office, may be examined at any time by the mayor, city clerk, or any member or committee of the corporate authorities. Weekly, and oftener if required by the corporate authorities, the collector shall pay over to the treasurer all money collected by the collector from any source, taking the treasurer's receipt in duplicate and filing one of the receipts immediately with the clerk. At that time, or on demand, the clerk shall give the collector a copy of any receipt so filed.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-125

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-125) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-125)
    Sec. 3.1-35-125. Collector; reports. When required by the corporate authorities or by ordinance, the collector shall make a written report to the corporate authorities (or to any officer designated by the corporate authorities) of all money collected by the collector, the account on which collected, or of any other official matter. Between the first and tenth of April of each year, the collector shall file with the clerk a statement of (i) all the money collected by the collector during the year, (ii) the particular warrant, special assessment, or account on which collected, (iii) the balance of money uncollected on all warrants in the collector's possession, and (iv) the balance remaining uncollected at the time of the return on all warrants that the collector returned to the clerk during the preceding fiscal year. The clerk shall publish the statement at least once, within 10 days, in one or more newspapers published in the municipality or, if no newspaper is published in the municipality, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, a publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-130

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-130) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-130)
    Sec. 3.1-35-130. Collector; possession of money. The collector is prohibited from keeping the money of the municipality in his or her possession, or in the possession of any person for his or her use, beyond the time prescribed for its payment to the treasurer. Any violation of this provision shall subject the collector to immediate removal from office.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-135

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-135) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-135)
    Sec. 3.1-35-135. Clerk as collector. In any municipality having a population of less than 1,000,000 in which the corporate authorities have provided for the appointment of a collector, the corporate authorities may provide by ordinance that the clerk shall hold the office of collector.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-140

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-140) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-35-140)
    Sec. 3.1-35-140. Marshal; duties. The marshal shall perform the duties that the corporate authorities prescribe for the preservation of the public peace and the observance and enforcement of ordinances and laws.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 3.1 Div. 40

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 3.1 Div. 40 heading)
DIVISION 40. CITY COUNCIL

65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-5

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-40-5)
    Sec. 3.1-40-5. Composition. The city council shall consist of the mayor and alderpersons. It shall meet in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. It shall keep a journal of its own proceedings.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-10

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-40-10)
    Sec. 3.1-40-10. Judge of elections. The city council shall be the sole judge of the election to office of the alderpersons. It shall also be the sole judge whether under Section 3.1-10-5 alderpersons are eligible to hold their offices. A court, however, shall not be prohibited from hearing and determining a proceeding in quo warranto.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-15

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-40-15)
    Sec. 3.1-40-15. Rules; expulsion. The city council shall determine its own rules of proceeding and punish its members for disorderly conduct. With the concurrence of two-thirds of the alderpersons then holding office, it may expel an alderperson from a meeting, but not a second time for the same incident.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-20

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-20) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-40-20)
    Sec. 3.1-40-20. Quorum. A majority of the corporate authorities shall constitute a quorum to do business. A smaller number, however, may adjourn from time to time and may compel the attendance of absentees under penalties (including a fine for a failure to attend) prescribed by the council by ordinance.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-25

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-25) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-40-25)
    Sec. 3.1-40-25. Meetings. The city council may prescribe, by ordinance, the times and places of the council meetings and the manner in which special council meetings may be called. The mayor or any 3 alderpersons may call special meetings of the city council. In addition to any notice requirement prescribed by the city council, public notice of meetings must be given as prescribed in Sections 2.02 and 2.03 of the Open Meetings Act.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-30

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-30) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-40-30)
    Sec. 3.1-40-30. Mayor presides. The mayor shall preside at all meetings of the city council. Except as provided in Articles 4 and 5 of this Code, the mayor shall not vote on any ordinance, resolution, or motion except the following: (i) where the vote of the alderpersons has resulted in a tie; (ii) where one-half of the alderpersons elected have voted in favor of an ordinance, resolution, or motion even though there is no tie vote; or (iii) where a vote greater than a majority of the corporate authorities is required by this Code or an ordinance to adopt an ordinance, resolution, or motion. Nothing in this Section shall deprive an acting mayor or mayor pro tem from voting in the capacity as alderperson, but he or she shall not be entitled to another vote in the capacity as acting mayor or mayor pro tem.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-35

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-35) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-40-35)
    Sec. 3.1-40-35. Deferral of committee reports. Upon the request of any 2 alderpersons present, any report of a committee of the council shall be deferred for final action to the next regular meeting of the council after the report is made.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-40

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-40) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-40-40)
    Sec. 3.1-40-40. Vote required. The passage of all ordinances for whatever purpose, and of any resolution or motion (i) to create any liability against a city or (ii) for the expenditure or appropriation of its money shall require the concurrence of a majority of all members then holding office on the city council, including the mayor, unless otherwise expressly provided by this Code or any other Act governing the passage of any ordinance, resolution, or motion. Where the council consists of an odd number of alderpersons, however, the vote of the majority of the alderpersons shall be sufficient to pass an ordinance. The passage of an ordinance, resolution, or motion to sell any school property shall require the concurrence of three-fourths of all alderpersons then holding office. The yeas and nays shall be taken upon the question of the passage of the designated ordinances, resolutions, or motions and recorded in the journal of the city council. In addition, the corporate authorities at any meeting may by unanimous consent take a single vote by yeas and nays on the several questions of the passage of any 2 or more of the designated ordinances, orders, resolutions, or motions placed together for voting purposes in a single group. The single vote shall be entered separately in the journal under the designation "omnibus vote", and in that event the clerk may enter the words "omnibus vote" or "consent agenda" in the journal in each case instead of entering the names of the members of city council voting "yea" and those voting "nay" on the passage of each of the designated ordinances, orders, resolutions, and motions included in the omnibus group or consent agenda. The taking of a single or omnibus vote and the entries of the words "omnibus vote" or "consent agenda" in the journal shall be a sufficient compliance with the requirements of this Section to all intents and purposes and with like effect as if the vote in each case had been taken separately by yeas and nays on the question of the passage of each ordinance, order, resolution, and motion included in the omnibus group and separately recorded in the journal. Likewise, the yeas and nays shall be taken upon the question of the passage of any other resolution or motion at the request of any alderperson and shall be recorded in the journal.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-45

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-45) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-40-45)
    Sec. 3.1-40-45. Ordinances; approval; veto. All resolutions and motions (i) that create any liability against a city, (ii) that provide for the expenditure or appropriation of its money, or (iii) to sell any city or school property, and all ordinances, passed by the city council shall be deposited with the city clerk. Except as provided in Articles 4 and 5 of this Code, if the mayor approves an ordinance or resolution, the mayor shall sign it. Those ordinances, resolutions, and motions which the mayor disapproves shall be returned to the city council, with the mayor's written objections, at the next regular meeting of the city council occurring not less than 5 days after their passage. The mayor may disapprove of any one or more sums appropriated in any ordinance, resolution, or motion making an appropriation, and, if so, the remainder shall be effective. However, the mayor may disapprove entirely of an ordinance, resolution, or motion making an appropriation. If the mayor fails to return any ordinance or any specified resolution or motion with his written objections within the designated time, it shall become effective despite the absence of the mayor's signature.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-50

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-50) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-40-50)
    Sec. 3.1-40-50. Reconsideration; passing over veto. Every resolution and motion specified in Section 3.1-40-45, and every ordinance, that is returned to the city council by the mayor shall be reconsidered by the city council at the next regular meeting following the regular meeting at which the city council receives the mayor's written objection. If, after reconsideration, two-thirds of all the alderpersons then holding office on the city council agree at that regular meeting to pass an ordinance, resolution, or motion, notwithstanding the mayor's refusal to approve it, then it shall be effective. The vote on the question of passage over the mayor's veto shall be by yeas and nays and shall be recorded in the journal.
    This Section does not apply to municipalities with more than 500,000 inhabitants.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-55

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-55) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-40-55)
    Sec. 3.1-40-55. Reconsideration; requisites. No vote of the city council shall be reconsidered or rescinded at a special meeting unless there are present at the special meeting at least as many alderpersons as were present when the vote was taken.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-60

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-60)
    Sec. 3.1-40-60. Advisory referenda. By a vote of the majority of the members of the city council, the council may authorize an advisory question of public policy to be placed on the ballot at the next regularly scheduled election in the municipality. The city council shall certify the question to the proper election authority, which must submit the question at an election in accordance with the Election Code.
(Source: P.A. 93-574, eff. 8-21-03.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 3.1 Div. 45

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 3.1 Div. 45 heading)
DIVISION 45. BOARD OF TRUSTEES

65 ILCS 5/3.1-45-5

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-45-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-45-5)
    Sec. 3.1-45-5. Composition; manner of acting. The board of trustees shall consist of the president and trustees and, except as otherwise provided in this Code, shall exercise the same powers and perform the same duties as the city council in cities. It shall pass ordinances, resolutions, and motions in the same manner as a city council. The president of the board of trustees may exercise the same veto power and powers in Section 3.1-40-30, and with like effect, as the mayor of a city. The trustees may pass motions, resolutions, and ordinances over the president's veto in like manner as the alderpersons of a city council.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-45-10

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-45-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-45-10)
    Sec. 3.1-45-10. Officers; duties and fees. The president and board of trustees may prescribe the duties of the officers appointed under Section 3.1-30-5, and the amount to be charged for services rendered by those officers, and may require them to execute whatever bonds are prescribed by statute or ordinance.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-45-15

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-45-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-45-15)
    Sec. 3.1-45-15. Powers and duties. The trustees, except as otherwise provided in this Code, shall perform the duties and exercise the powers conferred upon the alderpersons of a city.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-45-20

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-45-20) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-45-20)
    Sec. 3.1-45-20. Villages and towns under special Acts. The trustees in every village or incorporated town specified in Section 3.1-25-70 shall have the same powers and perform the same duties as have been given by any special Act to the legislative body of that specified village or incorporated town and that have been given or may later be given to trustees in villages or incorporated towns organized under this Code. This Section, however, does not authorize the trustees in a village or incorporated town to perform any act that its legislative body is specifically prohibited from performing under the terms of the Act creating that village or incorporated town. This Section shall not apply to or change the powers of the members of the legislative body of incorporated towns that have superseded civil townships.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 3.1 Div. 50

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 3.1 Div. 50 heading)
DIVISION 50. COMPENSATION

65 ILCS 5/3.1-50-5

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-50-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-50-5)
    Sec. 3.1-50-5. Establishment. All municipal officers, except as otherwise provided, shall receive the salary or other compensation that is fixed by ordinance. Salaries or other compensation shall not be increased or diminished so as to take effect during the term of any officer holding an elective office. The salaries, fees, or other compensation of any appointed municipal officer, not including those appointed to fill vacancies in elective offices, may be increased but not diminished so as to take effect during the term for which the officer was appointed.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-50-10

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-50-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-50-10)
    Sec. 3.1-50-10. Fixing salaries. The corporate authorities of a municipality may fix the salaries of all municipal officers and employees in the annual appropriation or budget ordinance. They may fix the salary of all officers who hold elective office for a definite term in an ordinance other than the appropriation or budget ordinance. The salaries that are fixed in the annual appropriation ordinance shall neither be increased nor diminished during the fiscal year for which the appropriation is made. The salaries that are fixed by ordinance for those officers who hold elective office for a definite term shall neither be increased nor diminished during that term and shall be fixed at least 180 days before the beginning of the terms of the officers whose compensation is to be fixed.
(Source: P.A. 90-210, eff. 7-25-97.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-50-15

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-50-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-50-15)
    Sec. 3.1-50-15. Compensation of members of corporate authorities.
    (a) The ordinance fixing compensation for members of the corporate authorities shall specify whether those members are to be compensated (i) at an annual rate or (ii) for each meeting of the corporate authorities actually attended if public notice of the meeting was given.
    (b) Each member of the corporate authorities may receive reimbursement from the municipality for expenses incurred by the member in attending committee meetings of the corporate authorities or for other expenses incurred by the member in the course of performing official duties.
(Source: P.A. 100-201, eff. 8-18-17.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-50-20

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-50-20) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-50-20)
    Sec. 3.1-50-20. Compensation of employees. The compensation of employees shall be determined by the corporate authorities.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-50-25

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-50-25) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-50-25)
    Sec. 3.1-50-25. Clerk serving as collector. In municipalities where the same person holds the elective office of municipal clerk and the appointive office of municipal collector, the corporate authorities may provide by ordinance for that person to receive the compensation provided for each of these offices.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 3.1 Div. 55

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 3.1 Div. 55 heading)
DIVISION 55. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

65 ILCS 5/3.1-55-5

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-55-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-55-5)
    Sec. 3.1-55-5. Certificate of appointment. Whenever a person has been appointed or elected to office, the mayor or president shall issue a certificate of appointment or election, under the corporate seal, to the municipal clerk. All officers elected or appointed under this Code, except the municipal clerk, alderperson, mayor, trustees, and president, shall be commissioned by warrant, under the corporate seal, signed by the municipal clerk and the mayor, acting mayor, or mayor pro tem, or presiding officer of the corporate authorities.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-55-10

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-55-10)
    Sec. 3.1-55-10. Interests in contracts.
    (a) A municipal officer shall not be financially interested directly in the officer's own name or indirectly in the name of any other person, association, trust, or corporation, in any contract, work, or business of the municipality or in the sale of any article whenever the expense, price, or consideration of the contract, work, business, or sale is paid either from the treasury or by an assessment levied by statute or ordinance. A municipal officer shall not be interested, directly or indirectly, in the purchase of any property that (i) belongs to the municipality, (ii) is sold for taxes or assessments, or (iii) is sold by virtue of legal process at the suit of the municipality. For the purposes of this Section only, however, a municipal officer shall not be deemed interested if the officer is an employee of a company or owns or holds an interest of 1% or less in the municipal officer's individual name in a company, or both, that company is involved in the transaction of business with the municipality, and that company's stock is traded on a nationally recognized securities market, provided the interested member (i) publicly discloses the fact that he or she is an employee or holds an interest of 1% or less in a company before deliberation of the proposed award of the contract; (ii) refrains from evaluating, recommending, approving, deliberating, or otherwise participating in the negotiation, approval, or both, of the contract, work, or business; (iii) abstains from voting on the award of the contract though he or she shall be considered present for purposes of establishing a quorum; and (iv) the contract is approved by a majority vote of those members currently holding office.
    A municipal officer shall not be deemed interested if the officer owns or holds an interest of 1% or less, not in the officer's individual name but through a mutual fund or exchange-traded fund, in a company, that company is involved in the transaction of business with the municipality, and that company's stock is traded on a nationally recognized securities market.
    This Section does not prohibit any person serving on a municipal advisory panel or commission or nongoverning board or commission from having an interest in a contract, work, or business of the municipality unless the municipal officer's duties include evaluating, recommending, approving, or voting to recommend or approve the contract, work, or business.
    (b) Any elected or appointed member of the governing body may, however, provide materials, merchandise, property, services, or labor, subject to the following provisions under either (1) or (2):
        (1) If:
            (A) the contract is with a person, firm,
        
partnership, association, corporation, or cooperative association in which the interested member of the governing body of the municipality member has less than a 7 1/2% share in the ownership;
            (B) the interested member publicly discloses the
        
nature and extent of the interest before or during deliberations concerning the proposed award of the contract;
            (C) the interested member abstains from voting on
        
the award of the contract (though the member shall be considered present for the purposes of establishing a quorum);
            (D) the contract is approved by a majority vote
        
of those members presently holding office;
            (E) the contract is awarded after sealed bids to
        
the lowest responsible bidder if the amount of the contract exceeds $1,500 (but the contract may be awarded without bidding if the amount is less than $1,500); and
            (F) the award of the contract would not cause the
        
aggregate amount of all contracts so awarded to the same person, firm, association, partnership, corporation, or cooperative association in the same fiscal year to exceed $25,000.
        (2) If:
            (A) the award of the contract is approved by a
        
majority vote of the governing body of the municipality (provided that the interested member shall abstain from voting);
            (B) the amount of the contract does not exceed
        
$2,000;
            (C) the award of the contract would not cause the
        
aggregate amount of all contracts so awarded to the same person, firm, association, partnership, corporation, or cooperative association in the same fiscal year to exceed $4,000;
            (D) the interested member publicly discloses the
        
nature and extent of his interest before or during deliberations concerning the proposed award of the contract; and
            (E) the interested member abstains from voting on
        
the award of the contract (though the member shall be considered present for the purposes of establishing a quorum).
    (b-5) In addition to the above exemptions, any elected or appointed member of the governing body may provide materials, merchandise, property, services, or labor if:
        (1) the contract is with a person, firm, partnership,
    
association, corporation, or cooperative association in which the interested member of the governing body of the municipality, advisory panel, or commission has less than a 1% share in the ownership; and
        (2) the award of the contract is approved by a
    
majority vote of the governing body of the municipality provided that any such interested member shall abstain from voting; and
        (3) such interested member publicly discloses the
    
nature and extent of his interest before or during deliberations concerning the proposed award of the contract; and
        (4) such interested member abstains from voting on
    
the award of the contract, though he shall be considered present for the purposes of establishing a quorum.
    (c) A contract for the procurement of public utility services by a municipality with a public utility company is not barred by this Section by one or more members of the governing body being an officer or employee of the public utility company, or holding an ownership interest in no more than 7 1/2% in the public utility company, or holding an ownership interest of any size if the municipality has a population of less than 7,500 and the public utility's rates are approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission. An elected or appointed member of the governing body or a nongoverning board or commission having an interest described in this subsection (d) does not have a prohibited interest under this Section.
    (d) An officer who violates this Section is guilty of a Class 4 felony. In addition, any office held by an officer so convicted shall become vacant and shall be so declared as part of the judgment of the court.
    (e) Nothing contained in this Section, including the restrictions set forth in subsections (b) and (c), shall preclude a contract of deposit of moneys, loans, or other financial services by a municipality with a local bank or local savings and loan association, regardless of whether a member of the governing body of the municipality is interested in the bank or savings and loan association as an officer or employee or as a holder of less than 7 1/2% of the total ownership interest. A member holding an interest described in this subsection (e) in a contract does not hold a prohibited interest for purposes of this Act. The interested member of the governing body must publicly state the nature and extent of the interest during deliberations concerning the proposed award of the contract but shall not participate in any further deliberations concerning the proposed award. The interested member shall not vote on the proposed award. A member abstaining from participation in deliberations and voting under this Section may be considered present for purposes of establishing a quorum. Award of the contract shall require approval by a majority vote of those members presently holding office. Consideration and award of a contract in which a member is interested may only be made at a regularly scheduled public meeting of the governing body of the municipality.
    (f) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section or any other law to the contrary, until January 1, 1994, a member of the city council of a municipality with a population under 20,000 may purchase real estate from the municipality, at a price of not less than 100% of the value of the real estate as determined by a written MAI certified appraisal or by a written certified appraisal of a State certified or licensed real estate appraiser, if the purchase is approved by a unanimous vote of the city council members then holding office (except for the member desiring to purchase the real estate, who shall not vote on the question).
    (g) Under either of the following circumstances, a municipal officer may hold a position on the board of a not-for-profit corporation that is interested in a contract, work, or business of the municipality:
        (1) If the municipal officer is appointed by the
    
governing body of the municipality to represent the interests of the municipality on a not-for-profit corporation's board, then the municipal officer may actively vote on matters involving either that board or the municipality, at any time, so long as the membership on the not-for-profit board is not a paid position, except that the municipal officer may be reimbursed by the not-for-profit board for expenses incurred as the result of membership on the not-for-profit board.
        (2) If the municipal officer is not appointed to the
    
governing body of a not-for-profit corporation by the governing body of the municipality, then the municipal officer may continue to serve; however, the municipal officer shall abstain from voting on any proposition before the municipal governing body directly involving the not-for-profit corporation and, for those matters, shall not be counted as present for the purposes of a quorum of the municipal governing body.
(Source: P.A. 96-277, eff. 1-1-10; 96-1058, eff. 7-14-10.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-55-15

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-55-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-55-15)
    Sec. 3.1-55-15. Misconduct. Every municipal officer who is guilty of a culpable omission of duty, or who is guilty of willful and corrupt oppression, malconduct, or misfeasance in the discharge of the duties of office, shall be guilty of a business offense and, on conviction, shall be fined not less than $501 nor more than $1,000. The court entering the conviction shall enter an order removing the convicted officer from office.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-55-20

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-55-20) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-55-20)
    Sec. 3.1-55-20. Appeal to finance committee. In the adjustment of the accounts of the municipal collector or municipal treasurer with the municipal clerk or municipal comptroller, if there is one, there shall be an appeal to the finance committee of the corporate authorities, whose decision in all matters of controversy arising between these officers shall be final unless the corporate authorities provide otherwise.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/3.1-55-25

    (65 ILCS 5/3.1-55-25)
    Sec. 3.1-55-25. Automatic abandonment of a form of municipal government. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 4-10-1, 5-5-1, 5-5-1.1, 5-5-2, 5-5-3, 5-5-4, 5-5-5, and 5-5-6 and any other provisions of this Act, if a municipality adopts a different form of municipal government under Article 4, 5, or 6, then its current form of municipal government is automatically abandoned when the new form of municipal government takes effect.
(Source: P.A. 92-727, eff. 7-25-02.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 4

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 4 heading)
ARTICLE 4
COMMISSION FORM GOVERNMENT

65 ILCS 5/Art. 4 Div. 1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 4 Div. 1 heading)
DIVISION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

65 ILCS 5/4-1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/4-1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-1-1)
    Sec. 4-1-1. This article shall be known, may be cited, and is hereafter designated as "The Commission Form of Municipal Government."
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/4-1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/4-1-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-1-2)
    Sec. 4-1-2. Definitions. In this Article, unless the context otherwise requires:
    (a) Any office or officer named in Any act referred to in this Article, when applied to cities or villages under the commission form of municipal government, means the office or officer having the same functions or duties under this Article or under ordinances passed by authority of this Article.
    (b) "Commissioner", "alderperson", or "village trustee" means commissioner when applied to duties under this Article.
    (c) "City council", "board of trustees", or "corporate authorities" means "council" when applied to duties under this Article.
    (d) "Franchise" includes every special privilege or right in the streets, alleys, highways, bridges, subways, viaducts, air, waters, public places, and other public property that does not belong to the citizens generally by common right, whether granted by the State or the city or village.
    (e) "City" includes village.
    (f) "Municipal" or "municipality" means either city or village.
    (g) "Treating" means the entertaining of a person with food, drink, tobacco, or drugs.
    (h) "Treats" means the food, drink, tobacco, or drugs, requested, offered, given, or received, in treating or for the entertainment of a person.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/4-1-3

    (65 ILCS 5/4-1-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-1-3)
    Sec. 4-1-3. Any municipality which has heretofore adopted the commission form of municipal government and is functioning under that form of government immediately prior to the effective date of this Code shall be treated as having adopted this article.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/4-1-4

    (65 ILCS 5/4-1-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-1-4)
    Sec. 4-1-4. The provisions of Article 3 shall apply to all officers elected or appointed under this Article 4 unless otherwise provided or unless there is a conflict between the provisions of this Article 4 and the provisions of Article 3. In the event of such conflict, the provisions of this Article 4 shall control.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 4 Div. 2

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 4 Div. 2 heading)
DIVISION 2. ORGANIZATION

65 ILCS 5/4-2-1

    (65 ILCS 5/4-2-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-2-1)
    Sec. 4-2-1. All municipalities not exceeding 200,000 population which are treated as properly incorporated, or which hereafter are incorporated, under this Code, in addition to all rights, powers, and authority conferred upon them elsewhere in this Code, shall have the rights, powers, and authority conferred in this article, by proceeding as hereinafter provided.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/4-2-2

    (65 ILCS 5/4-2-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-2-2)
    Sec. 4-2-2. Electors of any municipality, equal in number to 1/10 the number of votes cast for all candidates for mayor or president at the last preceding municipal election for such officer, may petition the circuit court for the county in which that municipality is located to cause to be submitted to a vote of the electors of that municipality the proposition whether the municipality shall adopt this article.
    Upon submission of such petition the court shall set a date not less than 10 nor more than 30 days thereafter for a hearing on the sufficiency thereof. Notice of the filing of such petition and of such date shall be given in writing to the city or village clerk and to the mayor or village president at least 7 days before the date of such hearing.
    The court shall treat the petition and enter appropriate orders to certification and submission in accordance with the general election law.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/4-2-3

    (65 ILCS 5/4-2-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-2-3)
    Sec. 4-2-3. The petition provided in Section 4-2-2 shall be substantially in the following form and in accordance with the general election law: to the circuit court of the County of (name of county):
    We, the undersigned electors of the city (or village) of (name of city or village), respectfully petition your honor to submit to a vote of the electors of (name of city or village), the following proposition:
    Shall the city (or village) of.... adopt the commission form of municipal government?
    NameAddress, with Street and Number
..................................
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/4-2-5

    (65 ILCS 5/4-2-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-2-5)
    Sec. 4-2-5. The proposition shall be in substantially the following form:
--------------------------------------------------------------
    Shall the city (or village) of       YES
.... adopt the commission form of  ---------------------------
municipal government?                    NO
--------------------------------------------------------------
    If a majority of the electors voting upon this proposition vote Yes, this article is adopted in that municipality. This article shall go into operation in such city or village upon the date of the next general municipal election.
    If a majority of the electors voting upon this proposition vote No, the proposition shall not be submitted again in that municipality for 22 months.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/4-2-6

    (65 ILCS 5/4-2-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-2-6)
    Sec. 4-2-6. A certified copy of the canvass of the votes on the proposition specified in Section 4-2-2 shall be transmitted to the municipal clerk, and to the clerk of the circuit court, and by each transcribed upon the records of his office.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/4-2-7

    (65 ILCS 5/4-2-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-2-7)
    Sec. 4-2-7. Certificate of adopting commission form of government. If the commission form of municipal government is adopted, the mayor or president immediately shall transmit a certificate so stating to (i) the Secretary of State, (ii) the clerk of the circuit court, and (iii) the recorder of the county or counties in which the municipality is located. These officers shall file this certificate in their respective offices.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/4-2-8

    (65 ILCS 5/4-2-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-2-8)
    Sec. 4-2-8. The failure of the officers named in Sections 4-2-4 through 4-2-7 to perform the duties and acts imposed upon them by those sections, shall neither invalidate nor prevent the adoption of this article.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/4-2-9

    (65 ILCS 5/4-2-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-2-9)
    Sec. 4-2-9. All courts shall take judicial notice of the adoption of this article by all municipalities adopting it.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 4 Div. 3

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 4 Div. 3 heading)
DIVISION 3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

65 ILCS 5/4-3-1

    (65 ILCS 5/4-3-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-3-1)
    Sec. 4-3-1. All municipalities which have adopted the commission form of municipal government prior to August 15, 1941, shall elect a mayor and 4 commissioners at a general municipal election held in an odd numbered year upon the expiration of the term of office of the mayor or president, and every 4 years thereafter. The day when elections in these municipalities shall be held shall be determined by the provisions of the general election law.
    In all municipalities which adopt this article on or after August 15, 1941, the terms of office of all elected municipal officers (1) holding office at the time this article is adopted, or (2) elected on the same day that this article is adopted, or (3) elected at the next biennial election held after the adoption, shall expire at the end of their respective terms but not later than the expiration of the term of office of the mayor or president who is holding office at the time of the adoption of this article or who is elected to the office of mayor or president on the same day that this article is adopted, as the case may be.
    All municipalities which adopt this article on or after August 15, 1941, shall elect a mayor and 4 commissioners at a general municipal election held in an odd numbered year upon the expiration of the term of office of the mayor or president as provided in the next preceding paragraph, and every 4 years thereafter. The day when elections in these municipalities shall be held shall be determined by the provisions of the general election law.
(Source: P.A. 81-1490.)

65 ILCS 5/4-3-2

    (65 ILCS 5/4-3-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-3-2)
    Sec. 4-3-2. Whenever a municipality adopts this article it shall discontinue its division into wards. The mayor and 4 commissioners of the municipality shall be nominated and elected at large.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/4-3-3

    (65 ILCS 5/4-3-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-3-3)
    Sec. 4-3-3. The mayor and commissioners elected under Section 4-3-1 shall be known as the council.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/4-3-4

    (65 ILCS 5/4-3-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-3-4)
    Sec. 4-3-4. Terms of office; vacancy.
    (a) Except as otherwise provided in this article, the mayor and commissioners elected under Section 4-3-1 shall hold their respective offices for the term of 4 years and until their successors are elected and have qualified.
    (b) If a vacancy occurs in any of these offices, the remaining members of the council, within 30 days after the vacancy occurs, shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy for the balance of the unexpired term or until the vacancy is filled by interim election under Section 3.1-10-50 and until the successor is elected and has qualified.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/4-3-5

    (65 ILCS 5/4-3-5)
    Sec. 4-3-5. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 91-57, eff. 6-30-99. Repealed by P.A. 95-699, eff. 11-9-07.)

65 ILCS 5/4-3-6

    (65 ILCS 5/4-3-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-3-6)
    Sec. 4-3-6. The provisions of the general election law shall apply to and govern all elections held under this article.
(Source: P.A. 81-1490.)

65 ILCS 5/4-3-7

    (65 ILCS 5/4-3-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-3-7)
    Sec. 4-3-7. Any person desiring to become a candidate for nomination for mayor or commissioner shall file with the municipal clerk, or, in those municipalities having a board of election commissioners, with the clerk of that board, a statement of his candidacy, in the form provided in the general election law. This statement shall be filed at the time provided in the general election law.
    This statement shall be sworn (or affirmed) before an officer, in which the person making the statement resides, authorized to administer oaths. If the municipality has voted, as provided in Section 4-3-19, to require candidates for commissioner to run for a specific office, a statement of candidacy for commissioner shall specify whether the candidacy is for commissioner of accounts and finances, commissioner of public health and safety, commissioner of streets and public improvements, or commissioner of public property. No person shall file statements of candidacy for both mayor and commissioner or for more than one of the commissioner offices.
    Any person having filed as a candidate for mayor or commissioner may withdraw within the time provided in the general election law.
(Source: P.A. 81-1490.)

65 ILCS 5/4-3-8

    (65 ILCS 5/4-3-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-3-8)
    Sec. 4-3-8. At the same time that one files his statement of candidacy he shall also file with the clerk specified in Section 4-3-7 a petition requesting his candidacy. Such petition shall contain a number of signatures of electors, residing within the same municipality as the candidate, equal to at least 1% of the total vote cast at the last preceding election in the municipality for mayor. This petition shall be in substantially the form provided in the general election law.
(Source: P.A. 81-1490.)

65 ILCS 5/4-3-10

    (65 ILCS 5/4-3-10)
    Sec. 4-3-10. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 81-1490. Repealed by P.A. 95-699, eff. 11-9-07.)

65 ILCS 5/4-3-10.1

    (65 ILCS 5/4-3-10.1)
    Sec. 4-3-10.1. (Repealed).
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 2677. Repealed by P.A. 95-699, eff. 11-9-07.)

65 ILCS 5/4-3-13

    (65 ILCS 5/4-3-13)
    Sec. 4-3-13. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 81-1490. Repealed by P.A. 95-699, eff. 11-9-07.)

65 ILCS 5/4-3-14

    (65 ILCS 5/4-3-14)
    Sec. 4-3-14. (Repealed).
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576. Repealed by P.A. 95-699, eff. 11-9-07.)

65 ILCS 5/4-3-16

    (65 ILCS 5/4-3-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-3-16)
    Sec. 4-3-16. Upon the ballots for the general municipal election the names of the nominees for mayor shall be placed first, in substantially the form specified in this section. Following these names, the names of the nominees for commissioners shall appear under each office, in substantially the form specified in this section; provided that if the municipality has voted, as provided in Section 4-3-19, to require candidates for commissioner to run for a specific office, the names of the candidates for commissioner of public accounts and finances, commissioner of public health and safety, commissioner of streets and public improvements, and commissioner of public property, respectively, shall appear under the designation of the applicable office, in substantially the form specified in Section 4-3-16.1.
    The ballots shall be in the form provided by the general election law, except as herein otherwise provided, but they shall designate no party, platform, political principle, appellation, or mark whatever. Nor shall any circle be printed at the head of the ballots. Except where candidates for commissioner are required to run for a specific office, the ballots shall be in substantially the following form:
OFFICIAL BALLOT
NOMINEES FOR MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS
OF THE CITY (OR VILLAGE) OF....
AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
FOR MAYOR
(VOTE FOR ONE)
    (  ) JOHN JONES.
    (  ) JAMES SMITH.
FOR COMMISSIONERS
(VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN FOUR)
    (  ) HARRY BROWN.
    (  ) ROBERT BUCK.
    (  ) WILLIAM BURKE.
    (  ) GEORGE MILLER.
    (  ) ARTHUR ROBBINS.
    (  ) EDWARD STUART.
    (  ) JOSEPH TROUT.
    (  ) THOMAS WILLIAMS.
(Source: P.A. 95-862, eff. 8-19-08.)

65 ILCS 5/4-3-16.1

    (65 ILCS 5/4-3-16.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-3-16.1)
    Sec. 4-3-16.1. If the municipality has voted, as provided in Section 4-3-19, to require candidates for commissioner to run for a specific office, the ballots for the general municipal election shall be in substantially the following form:
 
OFFICIAL BALLOT
NOMINEES FOR MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS
OF THE CITY (OR VILLAGE) OF ....
AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
FOR MAYOR
(VOTE FOR ONE)
    ( ) JOHN JONES.
    ( ) JAMES SMITH.
 
FOR COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTS
AND FINANCES
(VOTE FOR ONE)
    ( ) HARRY BROWN.
    ( ) ROBERT BUCK.
 
FOR COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
AND SAFETY
(VOTE FOR ONE)
    ( ) GEORGE MILLER.
    ( ) ARTHUR ROBBINS.
 
FOR COMMISSIONER OF STREETS AND
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
(VOTE FOR ONE)
    ( ) JOSEPH TROUT.
    ( ) THOMAS WILLIAMS.
 
FOR COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC PROPERTY
(VOTE FOR ONE)
    ( ) JAMES J. JEFFRIES.
    ( ) JAMES SMITH.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 2677.)

65 ILCS 5/4-3-17

    (65 ILCS 5/4-3-17) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-3-17)
    Sec. 4-3-17. All general municipal elections under this article shall be held, conducted, and contested under the provisions of the general election law, except that the contest of the election of mayor and commissioners shall be conducted in the circuit court. The council under this article shall not be the judge of the election and qualification of its members.
(Source: P.A. 81-1490.)

65 ILCS 5/4-3-18

    (65 ILCS 5/4-3-18) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-3-18)
    Sec. 4-3-18. All officers, assistants, and employees in any municipality under the commission form of municipal government shall be elected or appointed in accordance with this article with reference to their qualifications and fitness and for the good of the public service, and without reference to their political or religious faith or party affiliations.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/4-3-19

    (65 ILCS 5/4-3-19) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-3-19)
    Sec. 4-3-19. Any municipality subject to this Article may, by a vote of the electors thereof as hereinafter provided, elect to require candidates for commissioner to run for a specific office.
    The question of requiring candidates for commissioner to run for a specific office shall be certified by the municipal clerk to the proper election authority who shall submit the proposition to the electors of the municipality upon a resolution adopted by the council or upon petition filed with the municipal clerk and signed by electors of the municipality equal in number to at least 10% of the number of votes cast for the candidates for mayor at the last preceding general quadrennial municipal election. The proposition shall be in substantially the following form:
--------------------------------------------------------------
    Shall candidates for commissioner       YES
in the city (or village) of...... be   -----------------------
required to run for a specific office?      NO
--------------------------------------------------------------
    If a majority of the electors in the municipality voting upon the question vote in the affirmative, candidates for commission shall thereafter run for the specific office of commissioner of accounts and finances, commissioner of public health and safety, commissioner of streets and public improvements, or commissioner of public property, and the electors of the municipality shall, at each general municipal election thereafter, elect one person to each such specific office, rather than electing four commissioners without further designation.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/4-3-20

    (65 ILCS 5/4-3-20) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-3-20)
    Sec. 4-3-20. Any municipality which has adopted the provisions of Section 4-3-19 may by referendum elect to require candidates for the office of commissioner to run without designation as provided under Sections 4-3-10 and 4-3-16.
    The question of requiring candidates to run for the office of commissioner without designation rather than for a specific office may be submitted to the electors of the municipality by the council or upon a petition signed by electors of the municipality equal in number to at least 10% of the number of votes cast for candidates for mayor at the last preceding general quadrennial municipal election. Such question shall be certified by the municipal clerk to the proper election authorities who shall submit the proposition at an election in accordance with the general election law. The question shall be in substantially the following form:
--------------------------------------------------------------
Shall candidates for commissioner      YES
in the city (or village) of.....   ---------------------------
no longer be required to run for
a specific office?                       NO
--------------------------------------------------------------
    If a majority of the electors in the municipality voting upon the question vote in the affirmative, candidates for commissioner shall thereafter run for the office of commissioner without designation and not for any specific office in the manner as provided in Sections 4-3-10 and 4-3-16.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 4 Div. 4

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 4 Div. 4 heading)
DIVISION 4. OATHS AND BONDS

65 ILCS 5/4-4-1

    (65 ILCS 5/4-4-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-4-1)
    Sec. 4-4-1. Oath or affirmation. Before entering upon the duties of their respective offices, all officers elected or appointed under this Article shall take and subscribe the oath or affirmation prescribed by the Illinois Constitution. This oath or affirmation, when subscribed, shall be filed with the municipal clerk.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/4-4-2

    (65 ILCS 5/4-4-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-4-2)
    Sec. 4-4-2. Bond of officers.
    (a) Before entering upon the duties of their respective offices, the mayor, each commissioner, municipal clerk, municipal treasurer, and other officers and employees designated by the council by ordinance shall execute bonds with good and sufficient security to be approved by the council, payable to the municipality in the penal sums directed by ordinances, conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of the office and the payment of all money received by the officer, according to law and the municipal ordinances.
    (b) The bonds of the mayor and commissioners, however, shall not be fixed at less than $3,000.
    (c) The bonds of all municipal officers except the municipal clerk shall be filed with, recorded, and preserved by the municipal clerk. The bond of the municipal clerk shall be filed with, recorded, and preserved by the municipal treasurer. The treasurer's bond shall be in an amount of dollars that is not less than the greater of $50,000 or 3 times the latest Federal census population or any subsequent census figure used for Motor Fuel Tax purposes.
(Source: P.A. 87-738; 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 4 Div. 5

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 4 Div. 5 heading)
DIVISION 5. FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF
COUNCIL AND OFFICERS

65 ILCS 5/4-5-1

    (65 ILCS 5/4-5-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-5-1)
    Sec. 4-5-1. Every municipality which has the commission form of municipal government shall be governed by a council, consisting of the mayor and 4 commissioners, as provided in this article.
    The mayor shall be the president of the council and preside at its meetings, and he shall supervise all departments and report to the council for its action all matters requiring attention in any department. The commissioner of accounts and finances shall be vice president of the council, and in case of a vacancy in the office of mayor or the absence or inability of the mayor, shall perform the duties of the mayor.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/4-5-2

    (65 ILCS 5/4-5-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-5-2)
    Sec. 4-5-2. The council and its members shall possess and exercise all executive, administrative, and legislative powers and duties now possessed and exercised by the executive, legislative, and administrative officers in municipalities which are treated as properly incorporated under this Code or which hereafter incorporate under this Code, except that in municipalities under the commission form of municipal government, the board of local improvements provided for by Article 9 shall remain a separate and distinct body, with all the rights, powers, and duties contained in Article 9.
    The executive and administrative powers and duties in municipalities under the commission form of municipal government shall be distributed among 5 departments, as follows:
    1. Department of public affairs.
    2. Department of accounts and finances.
    3. Department of public health and safety.
    4. Department of streets and public improvements.
    5. Department of public property.
    The council, by ordinance, (1) shall determine the powers of and duties to be performed by each department and shall assign them to the appropriate departments; (2) shall prescribe the powers and duties of officers and employees, and may assign officers and employees to one or more of the departments; (3) may require an officer or employee to perform duties in 2 or more departments; and (4) may make such rules and regulations as may be necessary or proper for the efficient and economical conduct of the business of the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/4-5-3

    (65 ILCS 5/4-5-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-5-3)
    Sec. 4-5-3. Except where candidates for commissioner are required to run for a specific office, the council, at the first regular meeting after an election of a member or members, shall designate by a majority vote one commissioner to be commissioner of accounts and finances, one to be commissioner of public health and safety, one to be commissioner of streets and public improvements, who ex officio shall be commissioner of public works, and one to be commissioner of public property. This designation may be changed by the council whenever it appears that the public service would be benefited thereby. The mayor shall be commissioner of public affairs. The commissioner of each department shall be superintendent of that department.
    If the municipality has voted, as provided in Section 4-3-19, to require candidates for commissioner to run for a specific office, each commissioner shall be superintendent of the department bearing the same designation as the office to which he was elected. The mayor shall be commissioner of public affairs. The Commissioner of streets and public improvements shall be, ex-officio, commissioner of public works.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 2677.)

65 ILCS 5/4-5-4

    (65 ILCS 5/4-5-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-5-4)
    Sec. 4-5-4. Establishment of certain offices; police and legal departments in cities over 50,000.
    (a) At the first regular meeting after the general election of its members or as soon as practicable after the election, the council in its discretion, as determined by a majority vote, may appoint, by a majority vote, the following officers: city clerk, corporation counsel, city attorney, assistant city attorney, city treasurer, library trustees, commissioner of streets and public improvements, superintendent of streets, superintendent of special assessments, superintendent of sewers, city engineer, and any additional officers that the council considers necessary or expedient. The commissioner of streets and public improvements under this Article shall be ex-officio the commissioner of public works and a member of the board of local improvements as and when provided for by Article 9. If, however, it is provided by ordinance that a superintendent of streets shall be appointed by the commissioner of streets and public improvements, the council shall have no power to appoint the superintendent of streets. If it is provided by law that the superintendent of streets shall be a member of the board of local improvements, the fact that the superintendent of streets is appointed by the commissioner of streets and public improvements shall not bar the superintendent of streets from membership on the board of local improvements.
    (b) In all cities of over 50,000 population that have adopted or that may hereafter adopt this Article and Sections 10-1-1 through 10-1-45, the police departments shall be assigned to and shall be a part of the department of public affairs, and the corporation counsel, city attorney, assistant city attorney, and all other members of the legal department shall be assigned to the department of public affairs and shall be appointed by the mayor as the commissioner of that department.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/4-5-5

    (65 ILCS 5/4-5-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-5-5)
    Sec. 4-5-5. The council has the right and power to appoint and discharge the heads of all principal departments subordinate to the departments provided for in Section 4-5-2. The commissioner of each department, however, may be vested by ordinance with the sole right and power to appoint and discharge the heads of all principal departments subordinate to the department of which he is the commissioner. But in all municipalities which are treated as having adopted or which may hereafter adopt Sections 10-2-1 through 10-2-23, the chief of police and chief of the fire department shall be appointed and discharged only as provided in Sections 10-2-1 through 10-2-23.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/4-5-6

    (65 ILCS 5/4-5-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-5-6)
    Sec. 4-5-6. In all municipalities in which Sections 10-1-1 through 10-1-45 are not in effect, all officers, assistants, and employees of each department specified in Section 4-5-2, except those elected or appointed as provided in Sections 4-5-3 through 4-5-5, shall be appointed by the commissioner of the department to which they are appointed, and may be discharged by him when in his judgment the efficient conduct of municipal affairs so demands. However, in all municipalities in which Sections 10-1-1 through 10-1-45 and Sections 10-2-1 through 10-2-23 are not in effect, all officers and members of the fire and police departments, except those elected or appointed as provided in Sections 4-5-3 through 4-5-5, shall be appointed by the commissioner of the department, specified in Section 4-5-2, to which the powers of and duties to be performed by the fire department and the police department, respectively, are assigned, and may be discharged by him when in his judgment the efficient conduct of municipal affairs so demands.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/4-5-7

    (65 ILCS 5/4-5-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-5-7)
    Sec. 4-5-7. (a) In all cities in which Sections 10-1-1 through 10-1-45 are in effect, all municipal officers, assistants, and employees, except those specified in Sections 4-5-2 through 4-5-5, and in paragraph (b) of this Section shall be appointed and discharged only as provided in Sections 10-1-1 through 10-1-45. For the purpose of the performance of the duties imposed upon, and the exercise of the powers and authority vested in, the head of a department or office by Sections 10-1-1 through 10-1-45, the commissioner of each department, specified in Section 4-5-2, shall be considered the head of the department or office under Sections 10-1-1 through 10-1-45.
    (b) In all municipalities in which Sections 10-2-1 through 10-2-23 are in effect, all officers and members of the fire and police departments of those municipalities, including the chief of police and chief of the fire department, shall be appointed and discharged only as provided in Sections 10-2-1 through 10-2-23.
    (c) Nothing in this Article shall prevent any city which adopts the commission form of municipal government from adopting Sections 10-1-1 through 10-1-45, or, when of the required population, from adopting Sections 10-2-1 through 10-2-23, or from adopting Sections 10-2-1 through 10-2-23 and Sections 10-1-1 through 10-1-45.
    (d) In all municipalities which are treated as having adopted Sections 10-2-1 through 10-2-23 before January 1, 1942, and which have also adopted the commission form of municipal government before January 1, 1942, Sections 10-2-1 through 10-2-23 shall continue in force in that municipality in like manner as such sections would have continued in force therein if the commission form of municipal government had not been adopted therein. But the council shall have the right and power to appoint and discharge the board of fire and police commissioners.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/4-5-8

    (65 ILCS 5/4-5-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-5-8)
    Sec. 4-5-8. The council has the power, by ordinance, to create, fill, and discontinue offices and employment other than those prescribed in this article, according to its judgment of the needs of the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/4-5-9

    (65 ILCS 5/4-5-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-5-9)
    Sec. 4-5-9. Except as otherwise provided in this article or by law, any officer or employee who has been elected or appointed by the council in accordance with the provisions of this article may be removed from office at any time by a vote of a majority of the council members.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/4-5-10

    (65 ILCS 5/4-5-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-5-10)
    Sec. 4-5-10. The council has the power to make proper regulations for the inspection of all plants and machinery of any person exercising any right, grant, or franchise from any municipality adopting, or which is treated as having adopted, this article. The council and their authorized agents have the power to make all necessary examinations of any plant, appliances, or apparatus for the purpose of making the necessary tests to see that such person complies with the regulations of the council with reference to the quality and the character of the commodity or service furnished. The council has the power to specify, determine, and regulate the quality and character of gas and electricity furnished to the municipality and to its residents. The municipality has the power to perform all acts necessary to give effect to this section.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/4-5-11

    (65 ILCS 5/4-5-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-5-11)
    Sec. 4-5-11. Except as otherwise provided, all contracts, of whatever character, pertaining to public improvement, or to the maintenance of the public property of a municipality involving an outlay of $10,000 or more, shall be based upon specifications to be approved by the council. Any work or other public improvement which is not to be paid for in whole or in part by special assessment or special taxation, when the expense thereof will exceed $25,000, shall be constructed as follows:
        (1) By a contract let to the lowest responsible
    
bidder after advertising for bids, in the manner prescribed by ordinance, except that any such contract may be entered into by the proper officers without advertising for bids, if authorized by a vote of 4 of the 5 council members elected; or
        (2) In the following manner, if authorized by a vote
    
of 4 of the 5 council members elected: the commissioner of public works or other proper officers to be designated by ordinance, shall superintend and cause to be carried out the construction of the work or other public improvement and shall employ exclusively for the performance of all manual labor thereon, laborers and artisans whom the city or village shall pay by the day or hour, but all material of the value of $25,000 and upward used in the construction of the work or other public improvement, shall be purchased by contract let to the lowest responsible bidder in the manner to be prescribed by ordinance.
    Nothing contained in this Section shall apply to any contract by a municipality with the United States of America or any agency thereof.
(Source: P.A. 100-338, eff. 8-25-17.)

65 ILCS 5/4-5-12

    (65 ILCS 5/4-5-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-5-12)
    Sec. 4-5-12. Regular meetings of the council shall be held on the first Monday after the mayor and commissioners have entered upon the performance of their official duties, and at least twice each month thereafter. The council shall provide by ordinance for the holding of regular meetings. Special meetings may be called from time to time by the mayor or by 2 commissioners upon giving notice of not less than 24 hours to all members of the council. Public notice of meetings must also be given as prescribed in Sections 2.02 and 2.03 of "An Act in relation to meetings", approved July 11, 1957, as heretofore or hereafter amended. All meetings of the council, whether regular or special, shall be open to the public.
    The mayor and each commissioner shall have the right to vote on all questions coming before the council. Three members of the council shall constitute a quorum, and the affirmative vote of 3 members shall be necessary to adopt any motion, resolution, or ordinance, unless a greater number is provided for by this article.
    Upon every vote the "yeas" and "nays" shall be called and recorded. Every motion, resolution, or ordinance shall be reduced to writing and read before a vote is taken thereon, and all council members present at any meeting shall vote thereon. The style of all ordinances shall be: "Be it ordained by the council of the city (or village) of ....."
    The mayor shall have no power to veto, but every resolution, ordinance or warrant passed or ordered by the council must be signed by the mayor, or by 2 commissioners, and all ordinances and resolutions shall be filed for record, before they shall be in force.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 1909.)

65 ILCS 5/4-5-13

    (65 ILCS 5/4-5-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-5-13)
    Sec. 4-5-13. Every ordinance or resolution appropriating any money, or ordering any street improvement or sewer, or making or authorizing the making of any contract, or granting any franchise, right, or license to occupy or use the streets, alleys, highways, bridges, viaducts, public property, or public places in the municipality for any purpose, shall remain on file with the municipal clerk for public inspection, in the form in which it is finally passed, at least one week before the final passage thereof.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/4-5-16

    (65 ILCS 5/4-5-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-5-16)
    Sec. 4-5-16. Statement of receipts and expenses; examination of books and accounts; expenditure greater than appropriation.
    (a) In municipalities with 25,000 or more inhabitants, the council each month shall print in pamphlet form, a detailed itemized statement of all receipts and expenses of the municipality and a summary of its proceedings during the preceding month. In municipalities with fewer than 25,000 inhabitants, the council shall print a similar statement annually instead of monthly. The council shall furnish printed copies of each statement to (i) the State Library, (ii) the city library, (iii) all the daily and weekly newspapers with a general circulation in the municipality, and (iv) persons who apply for a copy at the office of the municipal clerk.
    (b) At the end of each fiscal year, the council shall have licensed Certified Public Accountants permitted to perform audits under the Illinois Public Accounting Act make a full and complete examination of all books and accounts of the municipality and shall distribute the result of that examination in the manner provided in this Section.
    (c) It is unlawful for the council or any commissioner to expend, directly or indirectly, a greater amount for any municipal purpose than the amount appropriated for that purpose in the annual appropriation ordinance passed for that fiscal year. A violation of this provision by any member of the council shall constitute a petty offense.
(Source: P.A. 93-486, eff. 1-1-04; 94-465, eff. 8-4-05.)

65 ILCS 5/4-5-17

    (65 ILCS 5/4-5-17) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-5-17)
    Sec. 4-5-17. If, at the beginning of the term of office of the first council elected in a municipality after that municipality has adopted the commission form of municipal government, the appropriation for the expenditures of the municipal government for the current fiscal year has been made, that first council shall have the power by ordinance to revise or repeal that appropriation and to make an additional appropriation in the manner and within the time provided by law.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/4-5-22

    (65 ILCS 5/4-5-22) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-5-22)
    Sec. 4-5-22. Treasurer; duties. In addition to the duties now imposed by law upon a municipal treasurer, the treasurer of a municipality under the commission form of municipal government shall deposit all money the treasurer receives from all sources of revenue, to his or her credit as treasurer of the municipality, in one or more places of deposit designated in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as provided in Section 3.1-35-50.
    The treasurer (i) shall collect any interest paid on these deposits, (ii) shall report that interest in the treasurer's next statement following its collection, and (iii) shall credit the interest to the particular fund of the municipality upon which the interest accrued. This interest shall be treated as a part of that particular fund and shall be subject to use for any purpose for which the fund may be used.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 4 Div. 6

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 4 Div. 6 heading)
DIVISION 6. COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS

65 ILCS 5/4-6-1

    (65 ILCS 5/4-6-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-6-1)
    Sec. 4-6-1. The mayor and each commissioner shall have an office at the municipal building or rooms, and shall devote such time to the duties of their respective offices as a faithful discharge thereof may require.
    The total and only compensation of the mayor for the performance of his duties shall be an annual salary, which shall be established by the council prior to the mayoral election. The total and only compensation of each commissioner for the performance of his duties shall be an annual salary which shall be established by the council prior to the election in which commissioners are elected. An increase or decrease in the salary of any such official shall not take effect during the term for which he is elected.
(Source: P.A. 85-784; 85-854.)

65 ILCS 5/4-6-2

    (65 ILCS 5/4-6-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-6-2)
    Sec. 4-6-2. All officers and employees, except those specified in Section 4-6-1, shall receive the salary or compensation which the council shall provide by ordinance, resolution, or motion, payable monthly or at such shorter periods as the council may determine.
(Source: P.A. 78-439.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 4 Div. 8

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 4 Div. 8 heading)
DIVISION 8. PENALTIES

65 ILCS 5/4-8-2

    (65 ILCS 5/4-8-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-8-2)
    Sec. 4-8-2. A candidate for nomination or a nominee for any office to be filled by a popular election under this article who, directly or indirectly, enters into any understanding or agreement to do or not to do any official act in the event of his election to the advantage of any person in consideration of the influence, support, or assistance of that person to aid in the nomination or election of the candidate or nominee, is guilty of giving, or offering to give, a bribe, and if convicted thereof shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. If elected to office, a conviction under this section shall effect a forfeiture of the office. However, this section shall not prevent any candidate for nomination or nominee from publicly outlining his position or pledging his support for, or opposition to, any measure or prospective measure of a public nature.
(Source: P.A. 77-2500.)

65 ILCS 5/4-8-3

    (65 ILCS 5/4-8-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-8-3)
    Sec. 4-8-3. A person who agrees to perform any service in the interest of a candidate for any nomination or a nominee for any office under this article, filled by a popular election, in consideration of money, treats, or other valuable thing, or in consideration of an appointment to any office or employment under this article, or any such candidate or nominee who promises a person money or other valuable thing, or who promises to appoint a person to an office or employment, under this article, in the event of the nomination or election of such candidate or nominee, in consideration of the person performing any service in the interest of such candidate or nominee, is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.
(Source: P.A. 77-2500.)

65 ILCS 5/4-8-4

    (65 ILCS 5/4-8-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-8-4)
    Sec. 4-8-4. A person who, for the purpose of influencing an elector's vote at any election under this article, offers to give the elector a bribe, either in money, treats, or other consideration, or by agreeing to appoint him to an office or employment under this article, or an elector under this article who requests, receives, or accepts such a bribe, or who agrees to vote for or support any candidate or nominee in consideration that the elector will be appointed to an office or employment under this article, is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
(Source: P.A. 77-2500.)

65 ILCS 5/4-8-5

    (65 ILCS 5/4-8-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-8-5)
    Sec. 4-8-5. Any officer or employee under this article who in any manner contributes money, labor, or other valuable thing to any person for election purposes, is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.
(Source: P.A. 77-2500.)

65 ILCS 5/4-8-6

    (65 ILCS 5/4-8-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-8-6)
    Sec. 4-8-6. (a) No officer or employee elected or appointed under this article shall be interested, directly or indirectly, in his own name or in the name of any other person, association, trust or corporation, in any contract for work or materials, or profits thereof, or services to be furnished or performed for the municipality or for any person operating a public utility wholly or partly within the territorial limits of the municipality.
    (b) However, any elected or appointed member of the governing body may provide materials, merchandise, property, services or labor, if:
        A. the contract is with a person, firm, partnership,
    
association, corporation, or cooperative association in which such interested member of the governing body of the municipality has less than a 7 1/2% share in the ownership; and
        B. such interested member publicly discloses the
    
nature and extent of his interest prior to or during deliberations concerning the proposed award of the contract; and
        C. such interested member abstains from voting on the
    
award of the contract, though he shall be considered present for the purposes of establishing a quorum; and
        D. such contract is approved by a majority vote of
    
those members presently holding office; and
        E. the contract is awarded after sealed bids to the
    
lowest responsible bidder if the amount of the contract exceeds $1500, or awarded without bidding if the amount of the contract is less than $1500; and
        F. the award of the contract would not cause the
    
aggregate amount of all such contracts so awarded to the same person, firm, association, partnership, corporation, or cooperative association in the same fiscal year to exceed $25,000.
    (c) In addition to the above exemption, any elected or appointed member of the governing body may provide materials, merchandise, property, services or labor if:
        A. the award of the contract is approved by a
    
majority vote of the governing body of the municipality provided that any such interested member shall abstain from voting; and
        B. the amount of the contract does not exceed $1000;
    
and
        C. the award of the contract would not cause the
    
aggregate amount of all such contracts so awarded to the same person, firm, association, partnership, corporation, or cooperative association in the same fiscal year to exceed $2000; and
        D. such interested member publicly discloses the
    
nature and extent of his interest prior to or during deliberations concerning the proposed award of the contract; and
        E. such interested member abstains from voting on the
    
award of the contract, though he shall be considered present for the purposes of establishing a quorum.
    (d) A contract for the procurement of public utility services by a municipality with a public utility company is not barred by this Section by one or more members of the governing body being an officer or employee of the public utility company or holding an ownership interest of no more than 7 1/2% in the public utility company, or holding an ownership interest of any size if the municipality has a population of less than 7,500 and the public utility's rates are approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission. An elected or appointed member of the governing body having such an interest shall be deemed not to have a prohibited interest under this Section.
    (e) Any officer who violates this Section is guilty of a Class 4 felony and in addition thereto any office held by such person so convicted shall become vacant and shall be so declared as part of the judgment of the court.
    (f) Nothing contained in this Section, including the restrictions set forth in subsections (b), (c) and (d), shall preclude a contract of deposit of monies, loans or other financial services by a municipality with a local bank or local savings and loan association, regardless of whether a member or members of the governing body of the municipality are interested in such bank or savings and loan association as an officer or employee or as a holder of less than 7 1/2% of the total ownership interest. A member or members holding such an interest in such a contract shall not be deemed to be holding a prohibited interest for purposes of this Act. Such interested member or members of the governing body must publicly state the nature and extent of their interest during deliberations concerning the proposed award of such a contract, but shall not participate in any further deliberations concerning the proposed award. Such interested member or members shall not vote on such a proposed award. Any member or members abstaining from participation in deliberations and voting under this Section may be considered present for purposes of establishing a quorum. Award of such a contract shall require approval by a majority vote of those members presently holding office. Consideration and award of any such contract in which a member or members are interested may only be made at a regularly scheduled public meeting of the governing body of the municipality.
    (g) This Section applies only to an officer or employee elected or appointed under this Article who is a member of the board of an investor-owned public service corporation.
(Source: P.A. 98-128, eff. 8-2-13.)

65 ILCS 5/4-8-6a

    (65 ILCS 5/4-8-6a) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-8-6a)
    Sec. 4-8-6a. No officer or employee elected or appointed under this Article shall request, accept, or receive, directly or indirectly, from any person owning, operating, or leasing within or partly within the territorial limits of the municipality, any public utility, or any water craft leaving or entering or operating within the municipality, any service or transportation upon terms more favorable than are granted to the public generally, or any employment, for hire or otherwise, or any free service or transportation, either for himself or any other person.
    A violation of this Section is a petty offense. A conviction shall effect a forfeiture of the office or employment.
    The prohibition of free transportation shall not apply to policemen or firemen in uniform, nor shall this Section affect any free service to municipal officers or employees provided by any franchise or license, granted prior to March 9, 1910.
    This Section applies only to an officer or employee elected or appointed under this Article who is a member of the board of an investor-owned public service corporation.
(Source: P.A. 98-128, eff. 8-2-13.)

65 ILCS 5/4-8-7

    (65 ILCS 5/4-8-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-8-7)
    Sec. 4-8-7. No mayor or commissioner elected under this article shall be an official of any public service corporation at the time he or she assumes office. A violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
    For the purposes of this Section, "official of any public service corporation" means a member of the board of an investor-owned public service corporation.
(Source: P.A. 98-128, eff. 8-2-13.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 4 Div. 9

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 4 Div. 9 heading)
DIVISION 9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

65 ILCS 5/4-9-1

    (65 ILCS 5/4-9-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-9-1)
    Sec. 4-9-1. Appeals shall lie as in other civil cases to review the final judgments in any proceeding under the provisions of Section 4-10-1.
(Source: P.A. 79-1361.)

65 ILCS 5/4-9-2

    (65 ILCS 5/4-9-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-9-2)
    Sec. 4-9-2. Appeals may be taken as in other civil cases.
(Source: P.A. 79-1361.)

65 ILCS 5/4-9-3

    (65 ILCS 5/4-9-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-9-3)
    Sec. 4-9-3. Every public utility shall provide equal and uniform service to all residents of any municipality adopting, or which is treated as having adopted, this article. It shall be unlawful and a sufficient ground for the forfeiture of any franchise for a public utility to grant free service, or to furnish better service, or to furnish service at a lower price or rate, quantity and quality considered, to any person, or otherwise to discriminate in the matter of rates or service between residents of any such municipality. Whenever the council receives proof that this section is being violated, they shall summon witnesses and investigate at once, and if they so find, they shall immediately institute a suit to have the franchise forfeited. However, the council shall have power by ordinance to grant a public utility the right to grant reduced rates to persons specified in the ordinance. Also, the council, by ordinance, may authorize any street railway, interurban railway, bus company or other public transportation system to transport free any member, while in uniform, of the police or fire department of the city within the corporate limits thereof, and may authorize the giving of such free transportation in other cases where there is no conflict with Section 4-8-6, or with the general law of the State, or with any act of Congress.
    Any person or public utility violating this section, and any person accepting any preference specified in this section, shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Any person receiving any special favor or privilege specified in this section, shall be immune from punishment in case he testifies to any matter referred to in this section in pursuance of subpoena from the council.
(Source: P.A. 77-2500.)

65 ILCS 5/4-9-4

    (65 ILCS 5/4-9-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-9-4)
    Sec. 4-9-4. In any municipality which has adopted, or which may hereafter adopt, the commission form of municipal government, any public library for that municipality shall be established, maintained, and conducted in all respects in accordance with "An Act in relation to free public libraries for cities, villages, incorporated towns and townships and to repeal Acts and parts of Act therein named", approved July 12, 1965, as heretofore or hereafter amended.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 75.)

65 ILCS 5/4-9-5

    (65 ILCS 5/4-9-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-9-5)
    Sec. 4-9-5. All acts and parts of acts in conflict with this article are inoperative in municipalities under the commission form of municipal government. However, nothing contained in this article shall in any way repeal, amend, or affect (1) the law pertaining to the making of local improvements under Article 9, or (2) any public school law in operation in any municipality which adopts this article, anything contained in this article to the contrary notwithstanding, or (3) any general law relating to parks.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 4 Div. 10

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 4 Div. 10 heading)
DIVISION 10. ABANDONMENT OF COMMISSION FORM

65 ILCS 5/4-10-1

    (65 ILCS 5/4-10-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 4-10-1)
    Sec. 4-10-1. Any municipality, which has operated for more than 2 years under the commission form of municipal government, may abandon its operation under this Article and accept the provisions of the general law of the State then applicable to municipalities, by proceedings as follows:
    When a petition signed by electors of the municipality equal in number to at least 25% of the number of votes cast for the candidates for mayor at the last preceding general quadrennial municipal election is filed with the municipal clerk, the clerk shall certify the proposition to the proper election authorities for submission to the electors of the municipality. The proposition shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall the city (or village)       YES
of.... retain the commission     -----------------------------
form of municipal government?         NO
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    In municipalities which have adopted the City Election Law, however, this proposition shall be filed with the clerk of that board. However, in municipalities with less than 50,000 inhabitants this proposition shall only be submitted within the year preceding the expiration of the terms of office of the elective officers of the municipality and shall not be submitted more often than once in that year. In municipalities with 50,000 or more inhabitants this proposition shall not be submitted more often than once in 22 months.
    If a majority of the votes cast on this proposition are against the proposition, the officers elected at the next succeeding general municipal election shall be those then prescribed in Article 3. Upon the qualification of these officers the municipality shall become a city or village under this Code, but this change shall not affect in any manner or degree the property rights or liabilities of any nature of the municipality, but shall merely extend to the change in its form of government.
    The first city council or board of trustees elected after the abandonment of the commission form of municipal government shall have the same number of alderpersons or trustees as were provided in the municipality at the time of its adoption of this Article, and the municipality shall have the same ward and precinct boundaries.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 5

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 5 heading)
ARTICLE 5
MANAGERIAL FORM OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

65 ILCS 5/Art. 5 Div. 1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 5 Div. 1 heading)
DIVISION 1. GENERAL ADOPTION PROCEDURES

65 ILCS 5/5-1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/5-1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-1-1)
    Sec. 5-1-1. All cities and villages with less than 500,000 inhabitants, which are treated as properly incorporated, or which hereafter are incorporated under this Code, in addition to all the rights, powers, and authority conferred upon them elsewhere in this Code, shall have the rights, powers and authority conferred in this Article 5, by proceeding as provided in Section 5-1-4. For convenience this Article 5 is designated "The Managerial Form of Municipal Government".
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 857.)

65 ILCS 5/5-1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/5-1-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-1-2)
    Sec. 5-1-2. Upon this Article 5 becoming effective in any city or village, that city or village and its officers shall be vested with all the rights, privileges, powers and immunities conferred by Article 3 or 4, as the case may be, in force at the time such city or village adopted this Article 5, including the procedures for elections therein described, the officers therein named and the duties and liabilities therein set forth, except as modified by this Article 5.
    After this Article 5 becomes effective in any city or village which was operating under Article 4 at the time of adoption of this Article 5, the provisions of Section 4-5-13 relating to filing certain ordinances for public inspection shall no longer apply in such city or village.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 2332.)

65 ILCS 5/5-1-3

    (65 ILCS 5/5-1-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-1-3)
    Sec. 5-1-3. The rights, privileges, powers and immunities contained in Articles 3 and 4 which are applicable to cities and villages operating under this Article 5, as provided in Section 5-1-2, are modified by the provisions of this Article 5 found in Sections 5-1-2, 5-2-3, 5-2-12 and 5-2-19.
    However, if any modifications appear in any other section of this Article 5, this section shall not operate to restrict or render void such modification because the sections containing such modifications are omitted from the listing of sections in this Section 5-1-3.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/5-1-4

    (65 ILCS 5/5-1-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-1-4)
    Sec. 5-1-4. Procedure for adopting managerial form of government.
    (a) Cities and villages described in Section 5-1-1, in order to vest themselves with the managerial form of municipal government, shall act in accordance with the procedure provided in Sections 5-1-4 through 5-1-11 unless modified elsewhere in this Article 5. In cities that are operating under Section 3.1-20-10 and villages operating under Section 3.1-25-75 at the time of the adoption of this Article 5, the forms of petition and ballot prescribed in Sections 5-1-5 and 5-1-7 may at the option of the petitioners be modified to contain the following additional proposition:
        Shall (name of city or village), if it adopts the
    
managerial form of municipal government, continue to elect alderpersons (or trustees) from wards (or districts)?
    (b) In any city operating under Section 3.1-20-10 at the time of adoption of this Article 5, at the option of the petitioners and in addition to the optional proposition provided for in subsection (a), the forms of petition and ballot prescribed in Sections 5-1-6 and 5-1-8 may be further modified to contain the following additional proposition:
        Shall only one alderperson hereafter be elected from
    
each ward if (name of city) adopts the managerial form of municipal government and also elects to continue the alderperson organization for the city council?
    (c) If 2 or more forms of petition allowed under this Section are presented to the chief judge of the circuit court or any judge of that circuit designated by the chief judge, the judge shall cause only the question or questions contained in the first petition so presented to be submitted to referendum, if he or she finds that the petition is in proper form and legally sufficient.
    (d) If a majority of the electors voting on the proposition vote to adopt the managerial form of municipal government, then this Article 5 shall become effective in the city or village upon the date of the next general municipal election at which any corporate authority is elected. The operation of the managerial form of municipal government, for purposes of voting on the question to abandon set out in Section 5-5-1, however, shall not be deemed to begin until a manager is appointed.
    (e) The city council or board of trustees of a city or village that adopts the provisions of this Article 5 under this Section may, if it so desires, by the adoption of an ordinance immediately after the adoption of this Article 5 has been proclaimed, appoint a city or village manager and reorganize the administration of the municipality in conformance with this Article 5. This Article 5, except as to the membership of the council in cities or villages in which representation by wards or districts has not been retained, shall be in effect upon the proclamation of the results of the adopting referendum.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/5-1-5

    (65 ILCS 5/5-1-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-1-5)
    Sec. 5-1-5. Electors of any city or village specified in Section 5-1-1, equal in number to 1/10 the number of votes cast for all candidates for mayor or president at the last preceding municipal election for such officer, may petition the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court, or any judge of that Circuit designated by the Chief Judge, in which that city or village specified in Section 5-1-1 is located to cause to be submitted to a vote of the electors of that city or village specified in Section 5-1-1 the proposition whether this Article 5 shall be adopted.
    Upon submission of such petition the court shall set a date not less than 10 nor more than 30 days thereafter for a hearing on the sufficiency thereof. Notice of the filing of such petition and of such date shall be given in writing to the city or village clerk and to the mayor or village president at least 7 days before the date of such hearing.
    If such petition is found sufficient the court shall enter an order to submit that proposition at an election. However, the referendum on the proposition shall not be held on the date of the general primary election for the municipality.
    The clerk of the circuit court shall certify the court's order and the proposition for submission.
    A proposal to adopt this Article 5 may also be initiated and submitted to the voters in the same manner as is provided in this Section by the adoption of an ordinance by the corporate authorities.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/5-1-6

    (65 ILCS 5/5-1-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-1-6)
    Sec. 5-1-6. The petition provided in Section 5-1-5 shall be substantially in the following form: To the Circuit Court of the county of (name of county):
    We, the undersigned electors of the city (or village) of (name of city or village), respectfully petition your honor to submit to a vote of the electors of (name of city or village), the following proposition:
    Shall the city (or village) of.... adopt the managerial form of municipal government?
    Name.Address, with Street and Number
..................................
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/5-1-8

    (65 ILCS 5/5-1-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-1-8)
    Sec. 5-1-8. The proposition shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall the city (or village)          YES
of.... adopt the managerial       ----------------------------
form of municipal government?            NO
--------------------------------------------------------------
    If a majority of the electors voting upon this proposition vote yes, this Article 5 is adopted in that city or village. Thereupon, the mayor or president shall immediately issue a proclamation declaring this article in force. Thenceforth this Article 5 shall be in effect in that city or village. However, the operation of the managerial form of municipal government, for purposes of voting on the question to abandon set out in Section 5-5-1, shall not be deemed to begin until a manager is appointed.
    If a majority of the electors voting upon this proposition vote no, the proposition shall not be submitted again in that city or village for 22 months.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/5-1-9

    (65 ILCS 5/5-1-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-1-9)
    Sec. 5-1-9. A certified copy of the canvass of the votes on the proposition specified in Section 5-1-5, made by the proper officers of the election, shall be transmitted to the city or village clerk, and to the clerk of the court, and by each transcribed upon the records of his office.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3740.)

65 ILCS 5/5-1-10

    (65 ILCS 5/5-1-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-1-10)
    Sec. 5-1-10. If the managerial form of municipal government is adopted, the mayor or president immediately shall transmit a certificate so stating to (1) the Secretary of State, (2) the clerk of the court, and (3) the county recorder. These officers shall file this certificate in their respective offices and transcribe it upon the records thereof.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3740.)

65 ILCS 5/5-1-11

    (65 ILCS 5/5-1-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-1-11)
    Sec. 5-1-11. The failure of the officers named in Sections 5-1-6 through 5-1-9 to perform the duties and acts imposed upon them by those sections, shall neither invalidate nor prevent the adoption of this Article 5.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/5-1-12

    (65 ILCS 5/5-1-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-1-12)
    Sec. 5-1-12. All courts shall take judicial notice of the adoption of this Article 5 by all cities and villages adopting it.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/5-1-13

    (65 ILCS 5/5-1-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-1-13)
    Sec. 5-1-13. When any city or village has not adopted this Article 5 and desires to vote to adopt Article 4 as provided in Sections 4-2-2 through 4-2-9 and also desires to vote on adoption of this Article 5 upon compliance with the provisions thereof, both propositions may be submitted at the same election, and may be printed on the same ballot, but each proposition shall be stated separately. The proposition receiving the larger majority shall be adopted.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/5-1-14

    (65 ILCS 5/5-1-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-1-14)
    Sec. 5-1-14. Any city or village which has heretofore adopted the managerial form of municipal government and is functioning under that form of government immediately prior to January 1, 1942 shall be treated as having adopted this Article 5.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/5-1-15

    (65 ILCS 5/5-1-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-1-15)
    Sec. 5-1-15. Any city or village which adopts the managerial form of municipal government as provided in Article 7 thereby adopts this Article 5. In case of conflict between Articles 5 and 7, Article 7 governs.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 1267.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 5 Div. 2

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 5 Div. 2 heading)
DIVISION 2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

65 ILCS 5/5-2-1

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-1)
    Sec. 5-2-1. If a city or village adopts the managerial form of municipal government and also elects to choose alderpersons or trustees, as the case may be, from wards or districts, then the city council shall be constituted as provided in Sections 5-2-2 through 5-2-10 and the village board shall be constituted as provided in Section 5-2-11 and the incumbent alderpersons, trustees, mayor, president, clerk and treasurer shall continue in office until expiration of their present terms. If a city has voted to elect only one alderperson from each ward then no election for a successor for the alderperson from each ward whose term next expires shall be held, and upon the expiration of the terms of the alderpersons having the longest time to serve at the time of adoption of this Article 5 only one successor shall be elected from each ward. In case a city votes to elect only one alderperson from each ward, the number of alderpersons prescribed by Section 5-2-2 shall be halved, for the purposes of this Article 5 and the provisions of Section 5-2-4 prescribing the number of wards shall not apply but such city shall have an equal number of wards and alderpersons. The mayor of a city and the president of a village board shall be elected from the city or village at large.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-2

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-2)
    Sec. 5-2-2. Except as otherwise provided in Section 5-2-3, the number of alderpersons, when not elected by the minority representation plan, shall be as follows: In cities not exceeding 3,000 inhabitants, 6 alderpersons; exceeding 3,000, but not exceeding 15,000, 8 alderpersons; exceeding 15,000 but not exceeding 20,000, 10 alderpersons; exceeding 20,000 but not exceeding 30,000, 14 alderpersons; and 2 additional alderpersons for every 20,000 inhabitants over 30,000. In all cities of less than 500,000, 20 alderpersons shall be the maximum number permitted except as otherwise provided in the case of alderpersons-at-large. No redistricting shall be required in order to reduce the number of alderpersons heretofore provided for. Two alderpersons shall be elected to represent each ward.
    If it appears from any census specified in Section 5-2-5 and taken not earlier than 1940 that any city has the requisite number of inhabitants to authorize it to increase the number of alderpersons, the city council shall immediately proceed to redistrict the city in accordance with the provisions of Section 5-2-5, and it shall hold the next city election in accordance with the new redistricting. At this election the alderpersons whose terms of office are not expiring shall be considered alderpersons for the new wards respectively in which their residences are situated. At this election a candidate for alderperson may be elected from any ward that contains a part of the ward in which he or she resided at least one year next preceding the election that follows the redistricting, and, if elected, that person may be reelected from the new ward he or she represents if he or she resides in that ward for at least one year next preceding reelection. If there are 2 or more alderpersons with terms of office not expiring and residing in the same ward under the new redistricting, the alderperson who holds over for that ward shall be determined by lot in the presence of the city council, in whatever manner the council shall direct and all other alderpersons shall fill their unexpired terms as alderpersons-at-large. The alderpersons-at-large, if any, shall have the same power and duties as all other alderpersons but upon expiration of their terms the offices of alderpersons-at-large shall be abolished.
    If the redistricting results in one or more wards in which no alderpersons reside whose terms of office have not expired, 2 alderpersons shall be elected in accordance with the provisions of Section 5-2-8.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21; 102-687, eff. 12-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-3

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-3)
    Sec. 5-2-3. In any city or village of less than 100,000 inhabitants, a proposition to restrict the number of alderpersons to one-half of the total authorized by Section 5-2-2, with one alderperson representing each ward, shall be certified by the municipal clerk to the proper election authority who shall submit the proposition at an election in accordance with the general election law, if a petition requesting such action is signed by electors of the municipality numbering not less than 10% of the total vote cast at the last election for mayor or president of the board of trustees of the municipality, and is filed with the city or village clerk in accordance with the general election law.
    The proposition shall be substantially in the following form:
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    Shall the City (or Village) of
........ restrict the number of         YES
alderpersons to one-half of the total
authorized by Section 5-2-2 of the  --------------------------
Illinois Municipal Code, with one       NO
alderperson representing each ward?
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    If a majority of those voting upon the proposition vote in favor of it, all existing terms of alderpersons shall expire as of the date of the next regular election of alderpersons, at which time a full complement of alderpersons shall be elected for the full term.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-3.1

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-3.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-3.1)
    Sec. 5-2-3.1. In any municipality in which only one alderperson is elected from each ward, a proposition to stagger the terms of alderpersons, with as nearly as possible one-half of the alderpersons elected every 2 years, shall be certified to the proper election authority who shall submit the proposition at an election in accordance with the general election law, if a petition requesting such action is signed by electors of the municipality numbering at least 10% of the total vote cast at the last election for mayor or president of the board of trustees of the municipality and is filed with the municipal clerk.
    The proposition shall be substantially in the following form:
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    Shall the City (or Village) of           YES
............ adopt a system of    ----------------------------
 staggered terms for alderpersons?           NO
--------------------------------------------------------------
    If a majority of those voting on the proposition vote in favor of it, at the next regular election for alderpersons, one alderperson shall be elected from each even-numbered ward for a term of 2 years, and one alderperson shall be elected from each odd-numbered ward for a term of 4 years. Thereafter, their successors shall be elected for terms of 4 years.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-4

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-4)
    Sec. 5-2-4. Except as otherwise provided in Section 5-2-3, every city shall have one-half as many wards as the total number of alderpersons to which the city is entitled. The city council, from time to time shall divide the city into that number of wards. In the formation of wards the population of each shall be as nearly equal, and the wards shall be of as compact and contiguous territory, as practicable.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-5

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-5)
    Sec. 5-2-5. Whenever an official publication of any national, state, school, or city census shows that any city contains more or less wards than it is entitled to, the city council of the city, by ordinance, shall redistrict the city into as many wards only as the city is entitled. This redistricting shall be completed not less than 30 days before the first date fixed by law for the filing of candidate petitions for the next succeeding election for city officers. At this election there shall be elected the number of alderpersons to which the city is entitled.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-6

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-6)
    Sec. 5-2-6. A redistricting ordinance which has decreased the number of wards of a city because of a decrease in population of the city shall not be effective if, not less than 30 days prior to the first date fixed by law for the filing of candidate petitions for the next succeeding election for city officers, a specified census is officially published which shows that the city has regained a population that entitles it to the number of wards which it had just prior to the passage of the last redistricting ordinance.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-7

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-7)
    Sec. 5-2-7. If, after a specified census is officially published, any city is divided into a greater number of wards and has elected a greater number of alderpersons than the city is entitled, nevertheless such division and election shall be valid and all acts, resolutions, and ordinances of the city council of such city, if in other respects in compliance with law, are valid.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-8

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-8)
    Sec. 5-2-8. Staggered terms; tenure.
    (a) Alderpersons elected at the first election for city officers after the election of alderpersons for the initial terms provided for in Section 2-2-11 shall draw lots to determine (i) which of the alderpersons in each ward shall hold for a 4 year term and until a successor is elected and has qualified and (ii) which in each ward shall hold for a 2 year term and until a successor is elected and has qualified. All alderpersons elected after that first election shall hold office for a term of 4 years and until their successors are elected and have qualified, except in cities that adopt a 2 year term as provided in Section 3.1-10-65 and except as is otherwise provided in Section 5-2-3.
    (b) If a city that has had the minority representation plan has voted not to retain the plan, then, at the first election for city officers following the vote, 2 alderpersons shall be elected from each ward in the city. Their terms shall be staggered by the process specified in this Section. The tenure of these alderpersons and their successors shall be the same as that stated in subsection (a).
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-9

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-9)
    Sec. 5-2-9. (Repealed).
(Source: Repealed by P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-10

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-10)
    Sec. 5-2-10. (Repealed).
(Source: Repealed by P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-11

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-11)
    Sec. 5-2-11. In any village which adopts this Article 5, the board of trustees by ordinance shall divide and, whenever necessary thereafter, shall redistrict the village into 6 compact and contiguous districts of approximately equal population.
    Each of the districts shall be represented by one trustee who shall have been an actual resident of the district for at least 6 months prior to his election, unless the trustee is a resident of a newly incorporated municipality. Only the electors of a district shall elect the trustee from that district.
    The provisions of Section 5-2-8 relating to terms of office of alderpersons in cities shall also apply to the terms of office of trustees under this section.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-12

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-12)
    Sec. 5-2-12. Alderpersons or trustees elected at large; vacancies; mayor or president to preside.
    (a) If a city or village adopts the managerial form of municipal government but does not elect to choose alderpersons or trustees from wards or districts, then the following provisions of this Section shall be applicable.
    (b) The city council shall be elected at large. In cities of less than 50,000 population, the council shall consist of (i) the mayor and 4 councilmen or (ii) the mayor and 6 councilmen if the size of the city council is increased under subsection (k). In cities of at least 50,000 but less than 100,000 population, the council shall consist of the mayor and 6 councilmen. In cities of at least 100,000 but not more than 500,000 population, the council shall consist of the mayor and 8 councilmen.
    (c) Except in villages that were governed by Article 4 immediately before the adoption of the managerial form of municipal government, the village board shall be elected at large and shall consist of a president and the number of trustees provided for in Section 5-2-15 or 5-2-17, whichever is applicable.
    (d) The term of office of the mayor and councilmen shall be 4 years, provided that in cities of less than 50,000, the 2 councilmen receiving the lowest vote at the first election shall serve for 2 years only; in cities of at least 50,000 but less than 100,000, the 3 councilmen receiving the lowest vote at the first election shall serve for 2 years only; and in cities of at least 100,000 but not more than 500,000, the 4 councilmen receiving the lowest vote at the first election shall serve for 2 years only.
    (e) The election of councilmen shall be every 2 years. After the first election, only 2 councilmen in cities of less than 50,000, 3 councilmen in cities of at least 50,000 but less than 100,000, or 4 councilmen in cities of at least 100,000 but not more than 500,000, shall be voted for by each elector at the primary elections, and only 2, 3, or 4 councilmen, as the case may be, shall be voted for by each elector at each biennial general municipal election, to serve for 4 years.
    (f) In addition to the requirements of the general election law, the ballots shall be in the form set out in Section 5-2-13. In cities with less than 50,000, the form of ballot prescribed in Section 5-2-13 shall be further modified by printing in the place relating to councilmen the words "Vote for not more than Two", or "Vote for not more than Three" if the size of the city council is increased under subsection (k), instead of the words "Vote for not more than Four". In cities of at least 50,000 but less than 100,000, the ballot shall be modified in that place by printing the words "Vote for not more than Three" instead of the words "Vote for not more than Four". Sections 4-3-5 through 4-3-18, insofar as they may be applicable, shall govern the election of a mayor and councilmen under this Section.
    (g) If a vacancy occurs in the office of mayor or councilman, the remaining members of the council, within 60 days after the vacancy occurs, shall fill the vacancy by appointment of some person to the office for the balance of the unexpired term or until the vacancy is filled by interim election under Section 3.1-10-50, and until the successor is elected and has qualified.
    (h) Except in villages that were governed by Article 4 immediately before the adoption of the managerial form of municipal government, in villages that have adopted this Article 5 the term of office of the president, the number of trustees to be elected, their terms of office, and the manner of filling vacancies shall be governed by Sections 5-2-14 through 5-2-17.
    (i) Any village that adopts the managerial form of municipal government under this Article 5 and that, immediately before that adoption, was governed by the provisions of Article 4, shall continue to elect a mayor and 4 commissioners in accordance with Sections 4-3-5 through 4-3-18, insofar as they may be applicable, except that the 2 commissioners receiving the lowest vote among those elected at the first election after this Article 5 becomes effective in the village shall serve for 2 years only. After that first election, the election of commissioners shall be every 2 years, and 2 commissioners shall be elected at each election to serve for 4 years.
    (j) The mayor or president shall preside at all meetings of the council or board and on all ceremonial occasions.
    (k) In cities of less than 50,000 population, the city council may, by ordinance, provide that the city council shall, after the next biennial general municipal election, consist of 6 instead of 4 councilmen. If the size of the council is increased to 6 councilmen, then at the next biennial general municipal election, the electors shall vote for 4 instead of 2 councilmen. Of the 4 councilmen elected at that next election, the one receiving the lowest vote at that election shall serve a 2-year term. Thereafter, all terms shall be for 4 years.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-13

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-13)
    Sec. 5-2-13. In addition to the requirements of the general election law, the ballots for the municipal primary election provided for in Section 5-2-12 shall be in substantially the following form:
OFFICIAL PRIMARY BALLOT.
CANDIDATES FOR NOMINATION FOR MAYOR
AND COUNCILMEN OF THE CITY (OR
VILLAGE) OF.... AT THE PRIMARY
ELECTION.
FOR MAYOR
VOTE FOR ONE
    (  ) JOHN JONES.
    (  ) JAMES SMITH.
    (  ) HENRY WHITE.
    (  ) RALPH WILSON.
    (  ) FOR COUNCILMEN.
    VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN....(insert proper number as provided in Section 5-2-12).
    (  ) HARRY BROWN.
    (  ) ROBERT BUCK.
    (  ) WILLIAM BURKE.
    (  ) GEORGE MILLER.
    (  ) ARTHUR ROBBINS.
    (  ) EDWARD STUART.
    (  ) JOSEPH TROUT.
    (  ) THOMAS WILLIAMS.
    In addition to the requirements of the general election law, the general municipal election ballots for the election provided for in Section 5-2-12 shall be substantially in the following form:
OFFICIAL BALLOT
NOMINEES FOR MAYOR AND COUNCILMEN OF
THE CITY (OR VILLAGE) OF.... AT
THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
FOR MAYOR
VOTE FOR ONE
    (  ) JOHN JONES.
    (  ) JAMES SMITH.
    (  ) FOR COUNCILMEN.
    VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN....(insert proper number as provided in Section 5-2-12).
    (  ) HARRY BROWN.
    (  ) ROBERT BUCK.
    (  ) WILLIAM BURKE.
    (  ) GEORGE MILLER.
    (  ) ARTHUR ROBBINS.
    (  ) EDWARD STUART.
    (  ) JOSEPH TROUT.
    (  ) THOMAS WILLIAMS.
(Source: P.A. 95-862, eff. 8-19-08.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-14

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-14)
    Sec. 5-2-14. (Repealed).
(Source: Repealed by P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-15

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-15)
    Sec. 5-2-15. Trustees; tenure; vacancies.
    (a) In each village operating under Section 5-2-12, the electors of the village shall elect 6 trustees. The term of office of the trustees shall be 4 years and until their successors are elected and have qualified. Trustees elected at the first election for village officers after a village is incorporated, however, shall by lot designate one-half of their number whose terms shall be 2 years and until their successors are elected and have qualified. In all villages having a population of less than 50,000 in which only 3 trustees were elected for a 4 year term in the year 1941, 3 trustees shall be elected for a 4 year term at the regular village election in the year 1943, and thereafter 3 trustees shall be elected in each odd numbered year for a term of 4 years.
    (b) (Blank).
(Source: P.A. 95-646, eff. 1-1-08.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-16

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-16)
    Sec. 5-2-16. President and trustees; general election.
    (a) The election for the president specified in Section 5-2-12 in villages of 50,000 or more inhabitants shall be held in 1981 and each fourth year thereafter, on a date specified by the general election law. The election for the president in villages of fewer than 50,000 inhabitants shall be held in every other odd numbered year whenever a president is to be elected for a 4 year term. The election for the president in villages of fewer than 50,000 inhabitants shall be held in each odd numbered year whenever the president is to be elected for a 2 year term.
    (b) The election for trustees in villages of 50,000 or more inhabitants shall be held in 1981 and each fourth year thereafter, unless the village board has provided for the election of trustees in a manner prescribed for villages of fewer than 50,000 inhabitants as provided in Section 3.1-25-10, in which case the election for trustees shall be held in each odd numbered year.
    (c) An election for trustees in villages of fewer than 50,000 inhabitants shall be held in each odd numbered year, except as provided in Section 5-2-17. When villages of fewer than 50,000 inhabitants have provided for a 2 year term for elective officers under Section 3.1-10-65, the first general election for trustees shall be held in accordance with the general election law in the next odd numbered year following the referendum at which the terms of the elective officers were reduced. In those villages, elections shall be held annually thereafter.
    (d) Every village incorporated and existing under a special Act that has held a general municipal election in even numbered years before the effective date of this Code may continue to do so. Every village may hold annual municipal elections if this is necessary to comply with Section 5-2-17.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-17

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-17) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-17)
    Sec. 5-2-17. Trustees; certain villages incorporated under special Acts.
    (a) In every village specified in Section 5-2-12 incorporated and existing under any special Act that, before June 4, 1909, under any special Act, annually elected members of its legislative body, the electors of the village, instead of the legislative body now provided for by law, shall elect 6 trustees. They shall hold their offices until their respective successors are elected and have qualified. At the first meeting of this board of 6 trustees, the terms of office of the trustees shall be staggered. Thereafter, the terms shall be for the same length of time as provided for alderpersons in Section 3.1-20-35.
    (b) The electors of a village or incorporated town described in subsection (a) may, however, adopt a 2 year term for their trustees as provided in Section 3.1-10-65. If this 2 year term is adopted, then at the next general municipal election in the adopting village, 3 trustees shall be elected, and they shall hold their offices for terms of one year each. In the next succeeding year, and in each year thereafter, 3 trustees shall be elected in the adopting village, and they shall hold their offices for terms of 2 years each.
    (c) Any village described in subsection (a) that, before January 2, 1942, has adopted a 2 year term for its trustees and is now electing 3 trustees each year shall continue to elect 3 trustees each year for a term of 2 years each. Any village described in subsection (a) that, before January 2, 1942, has adopted a 2 year term for its trustees but is not now electing 3 trustees each year shall elect 3 trustees at the next general municipal election in that village, and they shall hold their offices for terms of one year each. In the next succeeding year, and in each year thereafter, 3 trustees shall be elected, and they shall hold their offices for terms of 2 years each.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-18

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-18) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-18)
    Sec. 5-2-18. In any city which has adopted this Article 5 and which elects a mayor and councilmen as provided in Section 5-2-12, a proposition to elect alderpersons from wards as provided in Article 3 of this Code, except that only one alderperson may be elected from each ward, shall be certified by the city clerk to the proper election authority who shall submit such proposition at the general municipal election in accordance with the general election law, if a petition signed by electors of the city numbering not less than 10% of the total vote cast for mayor at the last preceding election, is filed with the city clerk.
    The proposition shall be substantially in the following form:
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    Shall the city of.... be divided
into wards with one alderperson to be          YES
elected from each ward, but with the   -----------------------
mayor to be elected from the city              NO
at large?
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    If a majority of those voting on the proposition vote "yes", then the sitting city council shall proceed to divide the city into wards in the manner provided in Article 3 and one alderperson shall be elected from each ward at the next general municipal election of any city officer. Upon the election and qualification of such alderpersons the terms of office of all sitting councilmen shall expire. After the adoption of such proposition the provisions of Article 3 shall be applicable to the division of the city into wards and to the election of the mayor and alderpersons of such city, except that only one alderperson shall be elected from each ward.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-18.1

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-18.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-18.1)
    Sec. 5-2-18.1. In any city or village which has adopted this Article and also has elected to choose alderpersons from wards or trustees from districts, as the case may be, a proposition to elect the city council at large shall be submitted to the electors in the manner herein provided.
    Electors of such city or village, equal to not less than 10% of the total vote cast for all candidates for mayor or president in the last preceding municipal election for such office, may petition for the submission to a vote of the electors of that city or village the proposition whether the city council shall be elected at large. The petition shall be in the same form as prescribed in Section 5-1-6, except that said petition shall be modified as to the wording of the proposition to be voted upon to conform to the wording of the proposition as hereinafter set forth, and shall be filed with the city clerk in accordance with the general election law. The clerk shall certify the proposition to the proper election authorities who shall submit the proposition at an election in accordance with the general election law.
    However, such proposition shall not be submitted at the general primary election for the municipality.
    The proposition shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall the city (or village) of
.... elect the city council at           YES
large instead of alderpersons        -------------------------
(or trustees) from wards (or             NO
districts)?
--------------------------------------------------------------
    If a majority of those voting on the proposition vote "yes", then the city council shall be elected at large at the next general municipal election and the provisions of Section 5-2-12 shall be applicable. Upon the election and qualification of such councilmen or trustees, the terms of all sitting alderpersons shall expire.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21; 102-687, eff. 12-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-18.2

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-18.2) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-18.2)
    Sec. 5-2-18.2. In any city which has adopted this Article, and also has elected to choose alderpersons from wards, a proposition to elect part of the city council at large and part from districts shall be submitted to the electors upon the petition herein provided.
    Electors of such city, equal in number to not less than 10% of the total vote cast for all candidates for mayor in the last preceding municipal election for such office, may petition for the submission to a vote of the electors of that city the proposition whether part of the city council shall be elected at large and part from districts. The petition shall be in the same form as prescribed in Section 5-1-6, except that said petition shall be modified as to the wording of the proposition to be voted upon, to conform to the wording of the proposition as hereinafter set forth, and shall be filed with the city clerk in accordance with the general election law. The city clerk shall certify the proposition to the proper election authorities who shall submit the proposition at an election in accordance with the general election law.
    However, such proposition shall not be submitted at the general primary election for the municipality.
    The proposition shall be substantially in the following form:
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    Shall the city of....
elect part of the councilmen          YES
at large and part of             -----------------------------
the councilmen from                   NO
districts?
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    If a majority of those voting on the proposition vote "yes", then at the next general municipal election and every 4 years thereafter, a mayor and part of the councilmen shall be elected at large and part of the councilmen shall be elected from wards, the total number of councilmen to be elected to equal the number of alderpersons authorized to be elected prior to adoption of the proposition.
    The city council shall divide the city, whenever necessary thereafter, into districts which shall be of as compact and contiguous territory as practicable and of approximately equal population. The number of such districts shall be equal to half the number of alderpersons then authorized to be elected to office in such city. If there is an odd number of such alderpersons, the number of districts established shall be equal to the number which represents a majority of the number of such alderpersons.
    One councilman, who is an actual resident of the district, shall be elected from each district. Only the electors of a district shall elect a councilman from that district. The rest of the number of councilmen authorized shall be elected at large.
    The mayor and councilmen shall hold their respective offices for the term of 4 years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Upon the election and qualification of the councilmen, the terms of all sitting alderpersons shall expire.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-18.3

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-18.3) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-18.3)
    Sec. 5-2-18.3. Selection of part of council at large and part from districts. If a city elects to choose part of the city council at large and part from districts, then the following provisions of this Section shall be applicable. The term of office of the mayor and councilman shall be 4 years, and the election of the mayor and councilmen shall be every 4 years after the first election. In addition to the requirements of the general election law, the ballots shall be in the form set out in Section 5-2-18.4 and 5-2-18.5. Sections 4-3-5 through 4-3-18, insofar as they may be applicable, shall govern the election of a mayor and councilmen under this Section.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-18.4

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-18.4) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-18.4)
    Sec. 5-2-18.4. In addition to the requirements of the general election law, a distinct ballot shall be printed for each district for the primary election. At the top of the ballot shall be the following: CANDIDATES FOR NOMINATION FOR MAYOR AND COUNCILMEN OF THE CITY OF.... AT THE PRIMARY ELECTION. Under the sub-title FOR MAYOR shall be placed the following: (VOTE FOR ONE). There shall be placed below the names of the candidates for mayor another sub-title as follows: FOR COUNCILMEN AT LARGE. Following this sub-title there shall be an instruction in this form, to be altered, however, to conform to the facts: VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN.... (Insert proper number as provided in Section 5-2-12). Following the names of the candidates for councilmen at large, there shall be another sub-title in the following form: FOR DISTRICT COUNCILMAN. Following this sub-title there shall be the following direction: (VOTE FOR ONE). In other respects the form of the ballot shall be controlled by Section 4-3-10.
(Source: P.A. 95-862, eff. 8-19-08.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-18.5

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-18.5) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-18.5)
    Sec. 5-2-18.5. To determine the number of nominees who shall be placed on the ballot under each sub-title at the general city election, the number of officers who will be chosen under each sub-title shall be multiplied by 4 . Only those candidates at the primary election shall be nominees under each sub-title at the general city election who have received the 4 highest number of votes, where but one officer is to be elected, the 8 highest where but two officers are to be elected, and in this manner as far as necessary.
(Source: P.A. 95-699, eff. 11-9-07.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-18.6

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-18.6) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-18.6)
    Sec. 5-2-18.6. In addition to the requirements of the general election law, the ballots for the general municipal election shall be prepared in accordance with Section 4-3-16, with the following changes:
    (1) Following the names of the candidates for mayor there shall be printed a sub-title: FOR COUNCILMEN AT LARGE; following this sub-title shall be an instruction in this form: VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN....(Insert proper number as provided in Section 5-2-12). The names of the candidates for councilmen at large shall follow this instruction.
    (2) Following the names of the candidates at large shall be printed another sub-title: FOR DISTRICT COUNCILMAN. Following this sub-title shall be an instruction in this form: (VOTE FOR ONE) and following this instruction shall be printed the names of the 2 nominees.
(Source: P.A. 95-862, eff. 8-19-08.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-18.7

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-18.7) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-18.7)
    Sec. 5-2-18.7. In any city which has adopted this Article, and is electing the city council at large or has elected to choose alderpersons from wards, a proposition to elect part of the city council at large and part from districts with staggered four year terms and biennial elections for councilmen shall be submitted to the electors upon initiation in the manner herein provided.
    Electors of such city, equal in number to not less than 10% of the total vote cast for all candidates for mayor in the last preceding municipal election for such office, may petition for submission, or, in the alternative, the city council may by ordinance without a petition cause to be submitted, to a vote of the electors of that city the proposition whether part of the city council shall be elected at large and part from districts with staggered four year terms and biennial elections for councilmen. The petition shall be in the same form as prescribed in Section 5-1-6, except that the petition shall be modified as to the wording of the proposition to be voted upon, to conform to the wording of the proposition as hereinafter set forth, and shall be filed with the city clerk in accordance with the general election law. The city clerk shall certify the proposition to the proper election authorities who shall submit the proposition at an election in accordance with the general election law.
    However, such proposition shall not be submitted at the general primary election for the municipality.
    The proposition shall be substantially in the following form:
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    Shall the city of....
elect part of the councilmen at large      YES
and part of the councilmen from        -----------------------
districts with staggered four year         NO
terms and biennial elections?
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    If a majority of those voting on the proposition vote "yes", then at the next general municipal election at which a mayor is to be elected, a mayor and councilmen shall be elected as hereinafter provided.
    In cities of less than 50,000 population, the council shall consist of the mayor and 6 councilmen, 2 councilmen being elected at large and 4 councilmen being elected from districts. In cities of 50,000 and not more than 500,000 population, the council shall consist of the mayor and 8 councilmen, 3 councilmen being elected at large and 5 councilmen being elected from districts.
    The city council shall divide the city, whenever necessary thereafter, into districts which shall be of as compact and contiguous territory as practicable and of approximately equal population. The number of such districts shall be the same as the number of councilmen to be elected from districts.
    One councilman who is an actual resident of the district, shall be elected from each district. Only the electors of a district shall elect a councilman from that district. The rest of the number of councilmen authorized shall be elected at large.
    The term of office of the Mayor and Councilmen shall be 4 years, provided that at the first election the Councilmen elected at large shall serve for 2 years only. Thereafter the election of Councilmen shall be biennial, and after the first election the Mayor and all Councilmen shall be elected for 4 year terms to fill expiring terms of incumbents.
    The Mayor and Councilmen shall hold their respective offices for the term of 4 years as herein provided, and until their successors are elected and qualified. Upon the election and qualification of the Councilmen, the terms of all sitting alderpersons or councilmen elected at large pursuant to the provisions of Section 5-2-12 shall expire.
    For the first primary election a distinct ballot shall be printed for each district. At the top of the ballot shall be the following: CANDIDATES FOR NOMINATION FOR MAYOR (when Mayor is to be elected) AND COUNCILMEN OF THE CITY OF.... AT THE PRIMARY ELECTION. Under the subtitle of FOR MAYOR (when applicable) shall be placed the following: (VOTE FOR ONE). There shall be placed below the names of the candidates for Mayor, if any, another subtitle as follows: FOR COUNCILMEN AT LARGE. Following this subtitle there shall be an instruction in this form, to be altered, however, to conform to the facts: (VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN....) (Insert number of Councilmen being elected). Following the names of the candidates for councilmen at large, there shall be another subtitle in the following form: FOR DISTRICT COUNCILMAN. Following this subtitle there shall be the following direction: (VOTE FOR ONE). In other respects the ballots shall conform to the applicable provisions of Sections 4-3-10 and 5-2-13.
    To determine the number of nominees who shall be placed on the ballot under each subtitle at the general municipal election, the number of officers who will be chosen under each subtitle shall be multiplied by 2. Only those candidates at the primary election shall be nominees under each subtitle at the general municipal election and, where but one officer is to be elected, the 2 candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be placed upon the ballot for the next succeeding general municipal election. Where 2 councilmen are to be elected, the 4 candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be placed upon the ballot. Where 3 councilmen are to be elected, the names of the 6 candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be placed upon the ballot.
    The ballots for the election of officers at the first general municipal election shall be prepared in compliance with Section 4-3-16, with the following changes:
    (1) Following the names of the candidates for Mayor (when applicable) there shall be printed a subtitle: FOR COUNCILMAN AT LARGE: following this subtitle shall be an instruction in this form: (VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN ....) (Insert number of councilmen to be elected). The names of the nominees for councilmen at large shall follow the instruction.
    (2) Following the names of the nominees for councilmen at large shall be printed another subtitle: FOR DISTRICT COUNCILMAN. Following this subtitle shall be an instruction in this form: (VOTE FOR ONE) and following this instruction shall be printed the names of the 2 nominees.
    Thereafter, the ballots for the biennial election shall be prepared as hereinafter provided.
    For the primary election at which Councilmen at large are to be elected the form of the ballot shall be as follows:
    At the top of the ballot shall be the following: CANDIDATES FOR NOMINATION FOR MAYOR (when Mayor is to be elected) AND COUNCILMEN OF THE CITY OF.... AT THE PRIMARY ELECTION. Under the subtitle of FOR MAYOR (when applicable) shall be placed the following: (VOTE FOR ONE). There shall be placed below the names of the candidates for Mayor, if any, another subtitle as follows: FOR COUNCILMEN AT LARGE. Following this subtitle there shall be an instruction in this form, to be altered, however, to conform to the facts: (VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN....) (Insert number of Councilmen being elected).
    For the primary election at which District Councilmen are to be elected, a distinct ballot shall be printed for each District. There shall be placed below the names of the candidates for Mayor (when applicable) another subtitle as follows: FOR DISTRICT COUNCILMAN. Following this subtitle there shall be an instruction in this form: VOTE FOR ONE. In all other respects the ballot shall conform to the applicable provisions of Sections 4-3-10 and 5-2-13.
    To determine the number of nominees who shall be placed on the ballot under each subtitle at the general municipal election, the number of officers who will be chosen under each subtitle shall be multiplied by 2. Only those candidates at the primary election shall be nominees under each subtitle at the general municipal election and, where but one officer is to be elected, the 2 candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be placed upon the ballot for the next succeeding general municipal election. Where 2 councilmen are to be elected, the 4 candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be placed upon the ballot. Where 3 councilmen are to be elected, the names of the 6 candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be placed upon the ballot.
    The ballots for the election of officers at the general municipal election shall be prepared in compliance with Section 4-3-16, with the following changes:
    (1) For elections where candidates for Councilmen at large are being elected, following the names of candidates for Mayor (when applicable) there shall be printed a subtitle as follows: FOR COUNCILMEN AT LARGE. Following this subtitle there shall be an instruction in this form: (VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN....) (Insert number of Councilmen to be elected). The names of the nominees for Councilmen at large shall follow the instruction.
    (2) For elections where district Councilmen are to be elected, a distinct ballot shall be printed for each district, and following the names of the candidates for Mayor (when applicable) there shall be printed a subtitle as follows: FOR DISTRICT COUNCILMAN. Following this subtitle there shall be an instruction in this form: (VOTE FOR ONE) and following this instruction shall be printed the names of the 2 nominees for district Councilman.
    Vacancies shall be filled as prescribed in Section 5-2-12, provided that a vacancy in the office of a District Councilman shall be filled by a person who is an actual resident of the district in which the vacancy occurs.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-18.8

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-18.8) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-18.8)
    Sec. 5-2-18.8. The propositions provided for in Sections 5-2-18.1, 5-2-18.2 and 5-2-18.7 shall not be submitted to the electors at the same election. If petitions to submit more than one of such propositions are filed for presentation at the same election, the petition first filed prior to such election shall be accepted by the city clerk and the petition for the submission of the other propositions, if tendered thereafter, shall be refused by the city clerk. The proposition requested to be presented in the petition first filed shall be submitted at the election.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/5-2-19

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-19) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-2-19)
    Sec. 5-2-19. In any city which was operating under the alderperson form of government as provided in Article 3 at the time of adoption of this Article 5 which did not also elect to continue to choose alderpersons from wards, the city clerk and city treasurer shall be nominated and elected in the same manner as provided in this Article 5 for the nomination and election of the mayor and councilmen. To achieve this result: wherever the term "mayor or commissioners" appears in Sections 4-3-7 through 4-3-18, it shall be construed to include the words "or clerk or treasurer". The names of candidates for nomination shall be placed on the primary election ballot prescribed in Section 5-2-13 and such ballot shall be modified to include the heading "For Clerk--Vote for one" immediately following the names of candidates for councilmen and to include the heading "For Treasurer--Vote for one" immediately following the names of candidates for clerk. The names of the 4 candidates receiving the highest number of votes for each of the respective offices shall be placed on the general municipal election ballot prescribed in Section 5-2-13 which ballot shall be modified to include such offices and names in the same manner as is provided in this Section for the primary ballot. If any candidate nominated for the office of clerk or treasurer dies or withdraws before the general municipal election the name of the person receiving the fifth highest number of votes for nomination to that office shall be placed on the ballot for that election.
    However, in any city not exceeding 100,000 inhabitants which adopts this Article 5 and elects a mayor and alderpersons or councilmen as provided in Section 5-2-12, or Sections 5-2-18 through 5-2-18.8, the council may, in lieu of electing a clerk and treasurer as provided in the above paragraph, provide by ordinance that the clerk or treasurer or both for such city be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council. If such officers are appointed their terms of office, duties, compensation and amount of bond required shall be the same as if they were elected.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 5 Div. 3

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 5 Div. 3 heading)
DIVISION 3. FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
OF OFFICERS

65 ILCS 5/5-2-20

    (65 ILCS 5/5-2-20)
    Sec. 5-2-20. Town of Normal; officers. For the Town of Normal, a president must be elected every 4 years at the general municipal election with other officers to be elected or appointed as set forth by ordinance of the corporate authorities. Each officer shall continue to hold office until the officer's successor is selected and qualified. Each vacancy must be filled under Section 3.1-10-50.
(Source: P.A. 103-186, eff. 6-30-23.)

65 ILCS 5/5-3-1

    (65 ILCS 5/5-3-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-3-1)
    Sec. 5-3-1. In cities which do not elect to choose alderpersons from wards and in cities which elect to choose councilmen as provided in Sections 5-2-18.1 through 5-2-18.7, the mayor shall have the right to vote on all questions coming before the council but shall have no power to veto. The mayor and president shall be recognized as the official head of the city or village by the courts for the purpose of serving civil process and by the Governor for all legal purposes.
    The mayor or president of any city or village which adopts this Article 5, other than one which at the time of adoption was operating under or adopted the commission form of government as provided in Article 4 or which does not retain the election of alderpersons by wards or trustees by districts, shall have veto power as provided in Sections 5-3-2 through 5-3-4, and ordinances or measures may be passed over his veto as therein provided. Such mayor or president shall have the power to vote as provided in Section 5-3-5.
    If any other Acts or any Article of this Code, other than Article 3 or Article 4, provides for the appointment of a board, commission, or other agency by the mayor or president, such appointments shall be made in manner so provided.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/5-3-2

    (65 ILCS 5/5-3-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-3-2)
    Sec. 5-3-2. All resolutions and motions (1) which create any liability against a city or village, or (2) which provide for the expenditure or appropriation of its money, or (3) to sell any city, village or school property, and all ordinances, passed by the council or board shall be deposited with the city or village clerk. If the mayor approves of them, he shall sign them. Those of which he disapproves he shall return to the council or board, with his written objections, at the next regular meeting of the council or board occurring not less than 5 days after their passage. The mayor or president may disapprove of any one or more sums appropriated in any ordinance, resolution, or motion making an appropriation, and, if so, the remainder shall be effective. However, the mayor or president may disapprove entirely of an ordinance, resolution, or motion making an appropriation. If the mayor or president fails to return any ordinance or any specified resolution or motion with his written objections, within the designated time, it shall become effective despite the absence of his signature.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/5-3-3

    (65 ILCS 5/5-3-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-3-3)
    Sec. 5-3-3. Every resolution and motion, specified in Section 5-3-2, and every ordinance, which is returned to the council or board by the mayor or president shall be reconsidered by the council or board. If, after such reconsideration, two-thirds of all the alderpersons then holding office on the city council or two-thirds of all the trustees then holding office on the village board agree to pass an ordinance, resolution, or motion, notwithstanding the mayor's or president's refusal to approve it, then it shall be effective. The vote on the question of passage over the mayor's or president's veto shall be by yeas and nays, and shall be recorded in the journal.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/5-3-4

    (65 ILCS 5/5-3-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-3-4)
    Sec. 5-3-4. No vote of the city council or village board shall be reconsidered or rescinded at a special meeting, unless there are present at the special meeting as many alderpersons or trustees as were present when the vote was taken.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/5-3-5

    (65 ILCS 5/5-3-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-3-5)
    Sec. 5-3-5. The mayor or president of any city or village which elects alderpersons by wards or trustees by districts shall not vote on any ordinance, resolution or motion except: (1) where the vote of the alderpersons or trustees has resulted in a tie; (or) (2) where one-half of the alderpersons or trustees then holding office have voted in favor of an ordinance, resolution or motion even though there is no tie vote; or (3) where a vote greater than a majority of the corporate authorities is required by this Code to adopt an ordinance, resolution or motion. In each instance specified, the mayor or president shall vote. The following mayors and presidents may vote on all questions coming before the council or board: (1) mayors and presidents of cities and villages operating under this Article and Article 4, and (2) mayors and presidents of cities and villages which do not elect alderpersons by wards and trustees by districts.
    Nothing in this Section shall deprive an acting mayor or president or mayor or president pro tem from voting in his capacity as alderperson or trustee, but he shall not be entitled to another vote in his capacity as acting mayor or president or mayor or president pro tem.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/5-3-6

    (65 ILCS 5/5-3-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-3-6)
    Sec. 5-3-6. The powers of the council or board shall be purely legislative except as may be otherwise provided by any other act or by any article of this Code other than Articles 3 or 4. The executive and administrative powers conferred on the commissioners by Article 4 shall only be exercised when delegated to the appointive officers provided in this Article 5.
    The council or board shall approve for payment all expenses and liabilities of the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/5-3-7

    (65 ILCS 5/5-3-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-3-7)
    Sec. 5-3-7. The council or board of trustees, as the case may be, shall appoint a municipal manager, who shall be the administrative head of the municipal government and who shall be responsible for the efficient administration of all departments. He shall be appointed without regard to his political beliefs and need not be a resident of the city or village when appointed. The manager shall be appointed for an indefinite term, and the conditions of the manager's employment may be set forth in an agreement. In the case of the absence or disability of the manager, the council or village board may designate a qualified administrative officer of the municipality to perform the duties of the manager during such absence or disability. The manager may at any time be removed from office by a majority vote of the members of the council or the board.
    The powers and duties of the manager shall be:
    (1) To enforce the laws and ordinances within the municipality;
    (2) To appoint and remove all directors of departments. No appointment shall be made upon any basis other than that of merit and fitness except that if the chief of the fire department or the chief of the police department or both of them are appointed in the manner as provided by ordinance under Section 10-2.1-4 of this code, they may be removed or discharged by the appointing authority. In such case the appointing authority shall file with the corporate authorities the reasons for such removal or discharge, which removal or discharge shall not become effective unless confirmed by a majority vote of the corporate authorities;
    (3) To exercise control of all departments and divisions thereof created in this Article 5, or that may be created by the council or board of trustees;
    (4) If the city or village was subject to the alderperson form provisions of Article 3 at the time of adoption of this Article 5 to appoint and remove all officers who are not required to be elected by Article 3;
    (5) To have all the powers and exercise all the duties granted elsewhere in this Code to municipal clerks and comptrollers with respect to the preparation of a report of estimated funds necessary to defray the expenses of the city or village for the fiscal year for the consideration of the corporate authorities prior to the preparation of the annual appropriation ordinance;
    (6) To attend all meetings of the council or board of trustees with the right to take part in the discussions, but with no right to vote;
    (7) To recommend to the council or board of trustees for adoption such measures as he may deem necessary or expedient;
    (8) To perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Article 5 or may be required of him by ordinance or resolution of the board of trustees or council.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/5-3-8

    (65 ILCS 5/5-3-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-3-8)
    Sec. 5-3-8. Under the general supervision and administrative control of the manager, there shall be such departments as the council or village board may prescribe by ordinance.
    All officers of any city or village shall take and subscribe the oath required by Section 5-3-9. All such officers, except the mayor, president, alderpersons, councilmen, and trustees, shall execute bonds in the manner provided by Section 5-3-9, which bonds shall be filed with the clerk of the council or clerk of the village board.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/5-3-9

    (65 ILCS 5/5-3-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-3-9)
    Sec. 5-3-9. Officers; oath or affirmation; bond.
    (a) Before entering upon the duties of their respective offices, all officers, whether elected or appointed, shall take and subscribe the oath or affirmation required by the Illinois Constitution.
    The subscribed oath or affirmation shall be filed in the office of the city or village clerk.
    (b) Before entering upon the duties of their respective offices, all officers, except those specified in Section 5-3-8, shall execute a bond with security to be approved by the corporate authorities. The bond shall be payable to the city or village in the penal sum directed by resolution or ordinance, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of the office and the payment of all money received by the officer, according to law and the ordinances of that city or village. The bond may provide that the obligation of the sureties shall not extend to any loss sustained by the insolvency, failure, or closing of any bank or savings and loan association organized and operating under the laws of either the State of Illinois or the United States in which the officer has placed funds in the officer's custody if the bank or savings and loan association has been approved by the corporate authorities as a depository for these funds. The treasurer's bond shall be in an amount of dollars that is not less than the greater of $50,000 or 3 times the latest Federal census population or any subsequent census figure used for Motor Fuel Tax purposes. These bonds shall be filed with the city or village clerk, except that the bond of the clerk shall be filed with the city or village treasurer.
    (c) Subject to the limitations of subsection (b), the city council or village board may fix the amount and penalty of the bonds of all officers and of all employees charged with the custody of money or property. It may also require the giving of additional bonds, increase or decrease the amount and penalty of the bonds of any officer, and require the giving of a new bond where the security of an original bond has become either insufficient or in any way impaired, upon penalty of removal from office. The power vested in the city council or village board by this Section shall be so administered as to protect the interests of the city or village from danger of financial loss and shall never be used as a means of removing any person from the service of the city or village without a hearing before the civil service commission, if there is one, in accordance with law. In that case, the city employee or official whose office is sought to be declared vacant by reason of a failure to give a new, additional, or increased bond shall have the right to have a hearing before the civil service commission upon the question involved.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/5-3-10

    (65 ILCS 5/5-3-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-3-10)
    Sec. 5-3-10. At the first meeting of the council or village board after this Article 5 becomes effective in any city or village, it shall pass a general ordinance (1) amplifying the powers and duties of the manager in conformity with this Article 5, (2) defining the scope of each department and of each division thereunder, (3) defining and prescribing the powers and duties of appointive officers and employees, (4) fixing the salaries of all appointive officers and employees, (5) providing for independent audits of all accounts of the city or village, which audits shall be conducted independently of the manager by some person selected by the council or the village board. Full reports of such audits shall be filed in the public records of the city or village. The power with respect to such audits shall not be construed to limit the responsibility of the manager for the proper expenditure of city or village funds. The council or board may by such ordinance (1) assign appointive officers and employees to one or more of the departments, (2) require an appointive officer or employee to perform duties in 2 or more departments, (3) make such rules and regulations as may be necessary or proper for the efficient and economical conduct of the business of the city or village.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/5-3-11

    (65 ILCS 5/5-3-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-3-11)
    Sec. 5-3-11. In any city or village adopting the managerial form of municipal government, if such city or village has heretofore adopted Division 2 of Article 9, the council or village board shall by ordinance provide that the board of local improvements be composed of not less than 3 nor more than 5 members appointed by the mayor or president of the municipality with the consent of the council or village board. The board shall have all powers conferred and all duties imposed by Division 2 of Article 9. Such members may be appointed from persons holding other offices or positions in the government of the city or village. If provision is otherwise made for such functions, it shall not be necessary that any city or village operating under this Article 5 have the offices of commissioner of public works, superintendent of streets, superintendent of special assessments, superintendent of sewers, city engineer, public engineer or chief clerk of special assessments.
(Source: P.A. 78-418.)

65 ILCS 5/5-3-12

    (65 ILCS 5/5-3-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-3-12)
    Sec. 5-3-12. Clerk and treasurer; clerical help and subordinates. The clerk and treasurer, severally, in cities of not fewer than 100,000 and not more than 500,000 inhabitants operating under this Article 5 shall appoint the various clerical help and subordinates in their respective offices and shall be held responsible, severally, for the fidelity of all persons so appointed. A deputy clerk in the city clerk's office in a city described in this Section shall be appointed in the manner prescribed in Section 3.1-30-10.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 5 Div. 4

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 5 Div. 4 heading)
DIVISION 4. COMPENSATION
(Repealed by P.A. 87-1119)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 5 Div. 5

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 5 Div. 5 heading)
DIVISION 5. ABANDONMENT OF
MANAGERIAL FORM

65 ILCS 5/5-5-1

    (65 ILCS 5/5-5-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-5-1)
    Sec. 5-5-1. Petition for abandonment of managerial form; referendum; succeeding elections of officers and alderpersons or trustees.
    (a) A city or village that has operated for 4 years or more under the managerial form of municipal government may abandon that organization as provided in this Section. For the purposes of this Article, the operation of the managerial form of municipal government shall be deemed to begin on the date of the appointment of the first manager in the city or village. When a petition for abandonment signed by electors of the municipality equal in number to at least 10% of the number of votes cast for candidates for mayor at the preceding general quadrennial municipal election is filed with the circuit court for the county in which that city or village is located, the court shall set a date not less than 10 nor more than 30 days thereafter for a hearing on the sufficiency of the petition. Notice of the filing of the petition and of the date of the hearing shall be given in writing to the city or village clerk and to the mayor or village president at least 7 days before the date of the hearing. If the petition is found sufficient, the court shall enter an order directing that the proposition be submitted at an election other than a primary election for the municipality. The clerk of the court shall certify the proposition to the proper election authorities for submission. The proposition shall be in substantially the following form:
        Shall (name of city or village) retain the managerial
    
form of municipal government?
    (b) If the majority of the votes at the election are "yes", then the proposition to abandon is rejected and the municipality shall continue operating under this Article 5. If the majority of the votes are "no", then the proposition to abandon operation under this Article 5 is approved.
    (c) If the proposition for abandonment is approved, the city or village shall become subject to Article 3.1 or Article 4, whichever Article was in force in the city or village immediately before the adoption of the plan authorized by this Article 5, upon the election and qualification of officers to be elected at the next succeeding general municipal election. Those officers shall be those prescribed by Article 3.1 or Article 4, as the case may be, but the change shall not in any manner or degree affect the property rights or liabilities of the city or village. The mayor, clerk, and treasurer and all other elected officers of a city or village in office at the time the proposition for abandonment is approved shall continue in office until the expiration of the term for which they were elected.
    (d) If a city or village operating under this Article 5 has alderpersons or trustees elected from wards or districts and a proposition to abandon operation under this Article 5 is approved, then the officers to be elected at the next succeeding general municipal election shall be elected from the same wards or districts as exist immediately before the abandonment.
    (e) If a city or village operating under this Article 5 has a council or village board elected from the municipality at large and a proposition to abandon operation under this Article 5 is approved, then the first group of alderpersons, board of trustees, or commissioners so elected shall be of the same number as was provided for in the municipality at the time of the adoption of a plan under this Article 5, with the same ward or district boundaries in cities or villages that immediately before the adoption of this Article 5 had wards or districts, unless the municipal boundaries have been changed. If there has been such a change, the council or village board shall so alter the former ward or district boundaries so as to conform as nearly as possible to the former division. If the plan authorized by this Article 5 is abandoned, the next general municipal election for officers shall be held at the time specified in Section 3.1-10-75 or 3.1-25-15 for that election. The alderpersons or trustees elected at that election shall, if the city or village was operating under Article 3 at the time of adoption of this Article 5 and had at that time staggered 4 year terms of office for the alderpersons or trustees, choose by lot which shall serve initial 2 year terms as provided by Section 3.1-20-35 or 3.1-15-5, whichever may be applicable, in the case of election of those officers at the first election after a municipality is incorporated.
    (f) The proposition to abandon the managerial form of municipal government shall not be submitted in any city or village oftener than once in 46 months.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/5-5-1.1

    (65 ILCS 5/5-5-1.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-5-1.1)
    Sec. 5-5-1.1. The proposition to abandon the managerial form provided in Section 5-5-1 shall not be submitted at the primary election for the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/5-5-2

    (65 ILCS 5/5-5-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-5-2)
    Sec. 5-5-2. The petition specified in Section 5-5-1 shall contain a general statement, of not more than 200 words, of the reasons for which the change is sought.
    The petition shall include substantially the following:
    To the Circuit Court of the County of (name of county):
    We, the undersigned electors of the city (or village) of...., entitled to vote for mayor (or president) in the city (or village) of ...., do hereby demand an election on the issue whether to retain the managerial form for the following reasons: (Here state reasons in not more than 200 words).
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House
NameNumberStreetDate of Signing

(if any)
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    Opposite his signature, each petitioner shall write the street and number of his residence (if there are such) and the date on which he signs the sheet. No signature shall be valid unless the requirements in this paragraph are complied with and unless the date of signing is less than 4 months preceding the date of filing the petition.
    No signature shall be revoked, except by a written revocation filed with the circuit court with whom the petition is required to be filed before the petition is filed. Upon the request of any person, the clerk of such circuit court shall furnish a certified copy of the petition including the names thereon, upon the payment by that person to the clerk of a fee of $1 for each 100 names thereon.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/5-5-3

    (65 ILCS 5/5-5-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-5-3)
    Sec. 5-5-3. Jurisdiction is vested in the circuit court to determine without a jury the sufficiency of the petition.
    The clerk of the court, with whom the petition is filed, immediately after it is filed with him, shall present it to the court. The court shall then schedule a hearing on the sufficiency of the petition as provided in Section 5-5-1.
    The specified court shall ascertain and declare by the entry of an order, the sufficiency or insufficiency of the petition.
(Source: P.A. 80-1031.)

65 ILCS 5/5-5-4

    (65 ILCS 5/5-5-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-5-4)
    Sec. 5-5-4. If the court finds the petition sufficient, it shall order the proposition to be submitted at an election. The clerk of the circuit court shall certify the proposition and the order for submission to the proper election authorities.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/5-5-5

    (65 ILCS 5/5-5-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-5-5)
    Sec. 5-5-5. Any city or village which has adopted this Article 5 and was operating under Article 4 at the time of such adoption may upon abandonment of this Article 5 also abandon operation under Article 4, as provided in Section 4-10-1, and by so doing shall become subject to the alderperson form provisions of Article 3 and shall be subject to the provisions of that Article 3 the same as if it had been operating under Article 3 at the time this Article 5 was adopted, except for any period of time after abandonment of this Article 5 necessary to make the provisions of Article 3 fully and completely applicable.
    Any city or village which has adopted this Article 5 and was operating under Article 3 at the time of such adoption may upon abandonment of this Article 5 also abandon operation under Article 3 by adopting Article 4, as provided in Sections 4-2-2 through 4-2-9, and by so doing shall become subject to the provisions of Article 4 and shall be subject to the provisions of that Article 4 the same as if it had been operating under Article 4 at the time this Article 5 was adopted, except for any period of time after abandonment of this Article 5 necessary to make the provisions of Article 4 fully and completely applicable.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/5-5-6

    (65 ILCS 5/5-5-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 5-5-6)
    Sec. 5-5-6. If a city or village operating under this Article 5 desires to submit (1) the rejection or continuance of the managerial form of municipal government and (2) the adoption or abandonment of the commission form or the strong mayor form of municipal government if the managerial government is abandoned, both propositions may be submitted at the same election, and may be printed on the same ballot, but each proposition shall be stated separately. In case the 2 petitions are filed, the time limitation in Section 5-5-1 shall not apply. If the proposition to abandon the managerial form of municipal government receives a majority of the votes and the proposition to adopt or to abandon Article 4 or Article 6, as the case may be, receives a majority of the votes, the provision in Section 5-5-1 that such city or village shall become subject to the provisions of Article 3, 4 or 6, whichever article was in force in such city or village immediately prior to the abandonment or the plan authorized by this Article 5 shall not apply. In case the proposition to abandon the managerial form of municipal government fails to receive a majority of votes and the proposition to adopt or to abandon Article 4 or Article 6, as the case may be, receives a majority of votes, the provisions of Section 5-5-5 shall be applicable.
    In case the proposition to abandon the managerial form of municipal government receives a majority of votes, and the proposition to adopt or to abandon Article 4 or Article 6, as the case may be, fails to receive a majority of the votes, the provision in Section 5-5-1 that such city or village shall become subject to the provisions of Article 3, Article 4 or Article 6, whichever article was in force in such city or village immediately prior to the adoption of the plan authorized by this Article 5 shall be applicable.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 6

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 6 heading)
ARTICLE 6
STRONG MAYOR FORM GOVERNMENT

65 ILCS 5/Art. 6 Div. 1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 6 Div. 1 heading)
DIVISION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

65 ILCS 5/6-1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/6-1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-1-1)
    Sec. 6-1-1. Short title. This Article shall be known, may be cited, and is hereafter designated as "The Strong Mayor Form of Municipal Government".
(Source: P.A. 76-746.)

65 ILCS 5/6-1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/6-1-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-1-2)
    Sec. 6-1-2. Application of Article 3. The provisions of Article 3 shall apply to all officers elected or appointed under this Article 6 unless otherwise provided or unless there is a conflict between the provisions of this Article 6 and the provisions of Article 3. In the event of such conflict, the provisions of this Article 6 shall control.
(Source: P.A. 76-746.)

65 ILCS 5/6-1-3

    (65 ILCS 5/6-1-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-1-3)
    Sec. 6-1-3. This Article 6 does not apply to an incorporated town which has superseded a civil township.
(Source: P.A. 76-746.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 6 Div. 2

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 6 Div. 2 heading)
DIVISION 2. ORGANIZATION

65 ILCS 5/6-2-1

    (65 ILCS 5/6-2-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-2-1)
    Sec. 6-2-1. Adoption.
    All municipalities of not less than 5,000 population and not exceeding 500,000 population which are treated as properly incorporated, or which hereafter are incorporated, under this Code, in addition to all rights, powers, and authority conferred upon them elsewhere in this Code, shall have the rights, powers, and authority conferred in this article, by proceeding as hereinafter provided.
(Source: P.A. 76-746.)

65 ILCS 5/6-2-2

    (65 ILCS 5/6-2-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-2-2)
    Sec. 6-2-2. Petition - Submission of proposition. Electors of any municipality, equal in number to 1/10 the number of votes cast for all candidates for mayor or president at the last preceding municipal election for such officer, may petition one of the circuit judges of the circuit in which that municipality is located to cause to be submitted to a vote of the electors of that municipality the proposition whether the municipality shall adopt this article.
    Upon submission of such petition the court shall set a date not less than 10 nor more than 30 days thereafter for a hearing on the sufficiency thereof. Notice of the filing of such petition and of such date shall be given in writing to the city or village clerk and to the mayor or village president at least 7 days before the date of such hearing.
    If the petition is found sufficient, the judge shall enter an order directing the submission of the proposition at the next general municipal election. The clerk of the circuit court shall certify the proposition to the proper election authority in accordance with the general election law for submission to the electors.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/6-2-3

    (65 ILCS 5/6-2-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-2-3)
    Sec. 6-2-3. Form of Petition. The petition provided in Section 6-2-2 shall be substantially in the following form and in accordance with the general election law: To the Circuit Court of the (number of circuit) Judicial Circuit:
    We, the undersigned electors of the city (or village) of (name of city or village), respectfully petition this court to order submitted to a vote of the electors of (name of city or village), the following proposition:
    Shall the city (or village) of.... adopt the strong mayor form of municipal government?
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/6-2-5

    (65 ILCS 5/6-2-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-2-5)
    Sec. 6-2-5. Election - Result. The referendum specified in Section 6-2-2 shall be conducted in accordance with the general election law.
    The proposition shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall the city (or village) of         YES
.............. adopt the strong    ---------------------------
mayor form of municipal government?        NO
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    If a majority of the electors voting upon this proposition vote Yes, this article is adopted in that municipality. This article shall go into effect in such city or village upon the election and qualification of those persons elected at the next general municipal election at which any corporate authority is elected.
    If a majority of the electors voting upon this proposition vote No, the proposition shall not be submitted again in that municipality for 22 months.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/6-2-6

    (65 ILCS 5/6-2-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-2-6)
    Sec. 6-2-6. Canvass; record. A certified copy of the canvass of the votes on the proposition specified in Section 6-2-2, made by the proper officers of the election, shall be transmitted to the municipal clerk, and to the clerk of the county or counties in which the municipality is located. Each clerk shall transcribe the copy upon the records of the clerk's office.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/6-2-7

    (65 ILCS 5/6-2-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-2-7)
    Sec. 6-2-7. Certificate of adoption. If the strong mayor form of municipal government is adopted, the mayor or president immediately shall transmit a certificate so stating to the Secretary of State and the clerk and the recorder of the county or counties in which the municipality is located. These officers shall file or record this certificate in their respective offices.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 6 Div. 3

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 6 Div. 3 heading)
DIVISION 3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

65 ILCS 5/6-3-1

    (65 ILCS 5/6-3-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-3-1)
    Sec. 6-3-1. Initial division into wards. Not later than 30 days prior to the first day on which candidate petitions may be filed for the primary election at which the first municipal officers are to be nominated for office under this Article 6, the corporate authorities shall divide the municipality into wards pursuant to Section 6-3-5.
(Source: P.A. 81-1490.)

65 ILCS 5/6-3-2

    (65 ILCS 5/6-3-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-3-2)
    Sec. 6-3-2. Termination of terms of office. The terms of office of all elected municipal officers holding office at the time of the issuance of the certificate of adoption of the strong mayor form of government by the municipality pursuant to Division 2 of this Article 6 shall terminate upon the election and qualification for office of municipal officers pursuant to this Division 3 of Article 6, except that where an existing form of municipal government has the same number of wards as would be required hereunder, the alderpersons holding office at the time of the issuance of the certificate of adoption shall serve until the expiration of the terms for which they were elected.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/6-3-3

    (65 ILCS 5/6-3-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-3-3)
    Sec. 6-3-3. Municipal officers - terms. The municipality shall have the following elected officers: one mayor, one municipal clerk and one municipal treasurer, all of whom shall be elected at large, and alderpersons, the number of which shall be as follows: In cities not exceeding 25,000 inhabitants, 8 alderpersons; between 25,001 and 40,000, 10 alderpersons; between 40,001 and 60,000, 14 alderpersons; between 60,001 and 80,000, 16 alderpersons; and exceeding 80,000, 20 alderpersons. Two alderpersons shall be elected to represent each ward.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/6-3-4

    (65 ILCS 5/6-3-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-3-4)
    Sec. 6-3-4. Terms of office. All terms of office of officials elected pursuant to this Division 3 of Article 6 shall be for terms of 4 years, except that alderpersons elected at the first election for city officers held pursuant to this Article 6 shall draw lots so that one-half of the alderpersons shall hold for a 4 year term, and until their successors are elected and qualified, and one-half of the alderpersons shall hold for a 2 year term, and until their successors are elected and qualified. All alderpersons thereafter elected shall hold office for a term of 4 years, and until their successors are elected and have qualified.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/6-3-5

    (65 ILCS 5/6-3-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-3-5)
    Sec. 6-3-5. Division into wards. Every city shall have as many wards as one-half the total number of alderpersons to which the city is entitled. The city council, from time to time shall divide the city into that number of wards. In the formation of wards the population of each ward as determined by the latest city, state or national census shall be as nearly equal and the wards shall be of as compact and contiguous territory, as practicable.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/6-3-6

    (65 ILCS 5/6-3-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-3-6)
    Sec. 6-3-6. Redistricting of city. Whenever an official publication of any national, state, school, or city census shows that any city contains more or less wards than it is entitled to, the city council of the city, by ordinance, shall redistrict the city into as many wards only as the city is entitled. This redistricting shall be completed not less than 30 days before the first date on which candidate petitions may be filed for the next succeeding general municipal election. At this election there shall be elected the number of alderpersons to which the city is entitled.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/6-3-7

    (65 ILCS 5/6-3-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-3-7)
    Sec. 6-3-7. Ward division and election of alderpersons - validation. If, after a census is officially published, any city is divided into a greater or lesser number of wards and has elected a greater or lesser number of alderpersons than the city is entitled, nevertheless such division and election shall be valid and all acts, resolutions and ordinances of the city council of such city, if in other respects in compliance with law, are valid.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/6-3-8

    (65 ILCS 5/6-3-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-3-8)
    Sec. 6-3-8. Resignation; vacancy. An alderperson may resign from his or her office. A vacancy occurs in the office of alderperson by reason of resignation, failure to elect or qualify, death, permanent physical or mental disability, conviction of a disqualifying crime, abandonment of office, or removal from office. If a vacancy occurs in the office of alderperson in one of these ways or otherwise, the vacancy shall be filled as provided in Sections 3.1-10-50 and 3.1-10-55. An appointment to fill a vacancy shall be made within 60 days after the vacancy occurs. The requirement that an appointment be made within 60 days is an exclusive power and function of the State and is a denial and limitation under Article VII, Section 6, subsection (h) of the Illinois Constitution of the power of a home rule municipality to require that an appointment be made within a different period after the vacancy occurs.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/6-3-9

    (65 ILCS 5/6-3-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-3-9)
    Sec. 6-3-9. Qualifications of mayor, city clerk, city treasurer and alderpersons - eligibility for other office. No person shall be eligible to the office of mayor, city clerk, city treasurer or alderperson:
        (1) Unless he is a qualified elector of the
    
municipality and has resided therein at least one year next preceding his election or appointment; or
        (2) Unless, in the case of alderpersons, he resides
    
within the ward for which he is elected; or
        (3) If he is in arrears in the payment of any tax or
    
other indebtedness due to the city; or
        (4) If he has been convicted in Illinois state courts
    
or in courts of the United States of malfeasance in office, bribery, or other infamous crime.
    No alderperson shall be eligible to any office, except that of acting mayor or mayor pro tem, the salary of which is payable out of the city treasury, if at the time of his appointment he is a member of the city council.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/6-3-10

    (65 ILCS 5/6-3-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-3-10)
    Sec. 6-3-10. General elections - time for. The first general election pursuant to this Division 3 of Article 6 shall be held at the time the next general municipal election would have been held had the municipality not adopted this Article 6. At the first general election so held, one mayor, one municipal clerk, one municipal treasurer shall be elected at large and two alderpersons shall be elected from each ward.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/6-3-11

    (65 ILCS 5/6-3-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-3-11)
    Sec. 6-3-11. Primary elections. A primary election shall be held to nominate 2 candidates for each office. Primary and general elections shall otherwise be conducted at such times and in such manner as is provided in the general election law.
(Source: P.A. 81-1490.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 6 Div. 4

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 6 Div. 4 heading)
DIVISION 4. FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF MAYOR,
COUNCIL AND OFFICERS

65 ILCS 5/6-4-1

    (65 ILCS 5/6-4-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-4-1)
    Sec. 6-4-1. Mayor.
    The mayor shall be recognized as the official head of the city or village by the courts for the purpose of serving civil process and by the governor for all legal purposes.
    The mayor of any city or village which adopts this Article 6 shall have veto power as provided in Sections 6-4-2 through 6-4-4 and ordinances or measures may be passed over his veto as therein provided. Such mayor shall have the power to vote as provided in Section 6-4-5.
    If any other act or any article of this Code other than Article 3 or Article 4 provides for the appointment of a board, commission or other agency by the mayor and the corporate authorities establish such board, commission or agency, such appointments shall be made in manner so provided.
(Source: P.A. 76-746.)

65 ILCS 5/6-4-2

    (65 ILCS 5/6-4-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-4-2)
    Sec. 6-4-2. Ordinances - Approval - Veto.
    All ordinances passed by the council shall be deposited with the city or village clerk. If the mayor approves of them, he shall sign them. Those of which he disapproves he shall return to the council, with his written objections, at the next regular meeting of the council occurring not less than 5 days after their passage. The mayor may disapprove of any one or more sums appropriated in any ordinance, resolution, or motion making an appropriation, and, if so, the remainder shall be effective. However, the mayor may disapprove entirely of an ordinance, resolution, or motion making an appropriation. If the mayor fails to return any ordinance or any specified resolution or motion with his written objections, within the designated time, it shall become effective despite the absence of his signature. The vote on every ordinance shall be by yeas and nays, and shall be recorded in the journal.
(Source: P.A. 76-746.)

65 ILCS 5/6-4-3

    (65 ILCS 5/6-4-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-4-3)
    Sec. 6-4-3. Reconsideration - passage over veto. Every ordinance, which is returned to the council by the mayor shall be reconsidered by the council. If, after such reconsideration, three-fifths of all the alderpersons then holding office on the city council agree to pass an ordinance, resolution, or motion, notwithstanding the mayor's refusal to approve it, then it shall be effective.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/6-4-4

    (65 ILCS 5/6-4-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-4-4)
    Sec. 6-4-4. Vote of city council - reconsideration. No vote of the city council shall be reconsidered or rescinded at a special meeting, unless there are present at the special meeting as many alderpersons as were present when the vote was taken.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/6-4-5

    (65 ILCS 5/6-4-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-4-5)
    Sec. 6-4-5. (Repealed).
(Source: Repealed by P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/6-4-6

    (65 ILCS 5/6-4-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-4-6)
    Sec. 6-4-6. Powers of council.
    The powers of the council shall be purely legislative, except as may be otherwise specifically provided by any other act or by any article of this Code. The council shall approve for payment of all expenses and liabilities of the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 76-746.)

65 ILCS 5/6-4-7

    (65 ILCS 5/6-4-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-4-7)
    Sec. 6-4-7. Mayor - Powers and duties.
    The powers and duties of the mayor shall be:
    (1) To enforce the laws and ordinances within the municipality;
    (2) To appoint and remove his administrative assistants, budget and finance director, heads of all departments, and to appoint and remove all other officers of the municipality, commissions, boards and agencies, except those covered by the civil service act in municipalities which have adopted said act and except as provided in Section 6-4-14. No appointment shall be made upon any basis other than that of merit and fitness and in compliance with provisions of this act and with qualifications established by the city council.
    (3) To exercise control of all departments and divisions thereof created in this Article 6, or that may be created by the council;
    (4) To attend all meetings of the council with the right to take part in the discussions, but with no right to vote, except as authorized in Section 6-4-5;
    (5) To recommend to the council for adoption such measures as he may deem necessary or expedient;
    (6) To perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Article 6 or may be required of him by ordinance.
(Source: P.A. 76-746.)

65 ILCS 5/6-4-8

    (65 ILCS 5/6-4-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-4-8)
    Sec. 6-4-8. Departments and officers.
    Under the general supervision and administrative control of the mayor, there shall be such departments as the council may prescribe by ordinance.
    All officers of any city or village shall take and subscribe the oath required by Section 6-4-9.
(Source: P.A. 76-746.)

65 ILCS 5/6-4-9

    (65 ILCS 5/6-4-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-4-9)
    Sec. 6-4-9. Oaths.
    Before entering upon the duties of their respective offices all officers, whether elected or appointed, shall take and subscribe the following oath:
    I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of .... according to the best of my ability.
    This oath, so subscribed, shall be filed in the office of the city or village clerk.
(Source: P.A. 76-746.)

65 ILCS 5/6-4-10

    (65 ILCS 5/6-4-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-4-10)
    Sec. 6-4-10. First council-General ordinance.
    At the first meeting of the council after this Article 6 becomes effective in any city or village, it shall pass a general ordinance (1) amplifying the powers and duties of the mayor in conformity with this Article 6, (2) defining the scope of each department and of each division thereunder, (3) defining and prescribing the qualifications, powers and duties of appointive officers and employees, (4) fixing the salaries of all appointive officers and employees, (5) providing for independent audits of all accounts of the city or village, which audits shall be conducted independently of the mayor by some person selected by the council, (6) repealing all city ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this statute. Full reports of such audits shall be filed in the public records of the city or village. The power with respect to such audits shall not be construed to limit the responsibility of the mayor for the proper expenditure of city or village funds.
(Source: P.A. 76-746.)

65 ILCS 5/6-4-11

    (65 ILCS 5/6-4-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-4-11)
    Sec. 6-4-11. Board of local improvements.
    In any city or village adopting the strong mayor form of municipal government, if such city or village has heretofore adopted or hereafter adopts Division 2 of Article 9, the council shall by ordinance provide that the board of local improvements be composed of the mayor and not less than 2 nor more than 4 members appointed by the mayor, which board shall have all powers conferred and all duties imposed by Division 2 of Article 9. Such members may be appointed from persons holding other offices or positions in the government of the city or village.
(Source: P.A. 76-746.)

65 ILCS 5/6-4-12

    (65 ILCS 5/6-4-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-4-12)
    Sec. 6-4-12. Administrative assistant to mayor.
    The mayor shall appoint one or more administrative assistants to assist him in the direction of the operations of the various city departments and agencies in cities of 50,000 or more population. Said administrative assistant shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor, and shall have qualifications equivalent to those of a city manager, which qualifications shall be specified by ordinance by the city council and shall include professional training and/or experience in the management and direction of a wide range of administrative affairs of municipal government. The administrative assistant to the mayor shall be solely answerable to the mayor.
(Source: P.A. 76-746.)

65 ILCS 5/6-4-13

    (65 ILCS 5/6-4-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-4-13)
    Sec. 6-4-13. Budget and finance director. The mayor in cities of 50,000 or more population shall appoint a budget and finance director whose functions shall include the preparation, under the direction of the mayor, of the annual municipal budget, the general duties of budget director as provided by ordinance, and any other financial duties allocated to the budget and finance director by order of the mayor or by city council ordinance. The budget and finance director shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor. The qualifications of a budget and finance director shall be outlined in an ordinance by the city council and must include a broad background in accounting (preferably municipal accounting), the ability to evaluate and establish systems and procedures, and administrative ability.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/6-4-14

    (65 ILCS 5/6-4-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-4-14)
    Sec. 6-4-14. Board of fire and police commissioners.
    The mayor shall appoint a board of fire and police commissioners who shall have all the powers and duties enumerated in Sections 10-2.1-1 through 10-2.1-28 of this Code, as heretofore and hereafter amended.
(Source: P.A. 76-746.)

65 ILCS 5/6-4-15

    (65 ILCS 5/6-4-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-4-15)
    Sec. 6-4-15. (Repealed).
(Source: Repealed by P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/6-4-16

    (65 ILCS 5/6-4-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-4-16)
    Sec. 6-4-16. (Repealed).
(Source: Repealed by P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 6 Div. 5

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 6 Div. 5 heading)
DIVISION 5. COMPENSATION

65 ILCS 5/6-5-1

    (65 ILCS 5/6-5-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-5-1)
    Sec. 6-5-1. Mayor, clerk, treasurer and alderpersons. The mayor, clerk, treasurer and alderpersons elected under the provisions of this Article 6 shall each receive for the performance of their respective duties annual salaries fixed by the city council. Such salaries shall not be increased or decreased during any term of office. They must be established six months prior to general municipal elections at which such officials are to be voted on.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 7

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 7 heading)
ARTICLE 7
TERRITORY

65 ILCS 5/Art. 7 Div. 1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 7 Div. 1 heading)
DIVISION 1. ANNEXATION

65 ILCS 5/7-1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-1)
    Sec. 7-1-1. Annexation of contiguous territory. Any territory that is not within the corporate limits of any municipality but is contiguous to a municipality may be annexed to the municipality as provided in this Article. For the purposes of this Article any territory to be annexed to a municipality shall be considered to be contiguous to the municipality notwithstanding that the territory is separated from the municipality by a lake, river, or other waterway or the territory is separated from the municipality by a strip parcel, railroad or public utility right-of-way, or former railroad right-of-way that has been converted to a recreational trail, but upon annexation the area included within that strip parcel, right-of-way, or former right-of-way shall not be considered to be annexed to the municipality. For purposes of this Section, "strip parcel" means a separation no wider than 30 feet between the territory to be annexed and the municipal boundary.
    Except in counties with a population of more than 600,000 but less than 3,000,000, territory which is not contiguous to a municipality but is separated therefrom only by a forest preserve district, federal wildlife refuge, open land or open space that is part of an open space program, as defined in Section 115-5 of the Township Code, or conservation area, may be annexed to the municipality pursuant to Section 7-1-7 or 7-1-8, but only if the annexing municipality can show that the forest preserve district, federal wildlife refuge, open land, open space, or conservation area creates an artificial barrier preventing the annexation and that the location of the forest preserve district, federal wildlife refuge, open land, open space, or conservation area property prevents the orderly natural growth of the annexing municipality. Except for parcels of land less than one acre in size, it shall be conclusively presumed that the forest preserve district, federal wildlife refuge, open land, open space, or conservation area does not create an artificial barrier if the property sought to be annexed is bounded on at least 3 sides by (i) one or more other municipalities (other than the municipality seeking annexation through the existing forest preserve district, federal wildlife refuge, open land, open space, or conservation area), (ii) forest preserve district property, federal wildlife refuge, open land, open space, or conservation area, or (iii) a combination of other municipalities and forest preserve district property, federal wildlife refuge property, open land, open space, or conservation area. Except of parcels of land less than one acre in size, it shall also be conclusively presumed that the forest preserve district, federal wildlife refuge, open land, open space, or conservation area does not create an artificial barrier if the municipality seeking annexation is not the closest municipality within the county to the property to be annexed. The territory included within such forest preserve district, federal wildlife refuge, open land, open space, or conservation area shall not be annexed to the municipality nor shall the territory of the forest preserve district, federal wildlife refuge, open land, open space, or conservation area be subject to rights-of-way for access or services between the parts of the municipality separated by the forest preserve district, federal wildlife refuge, open land, open space, or conservation area without the consent of the governing body of the forest preserve district or federal wildlife refuge. Parcels of land less than one acre in size may be annexed to the municipality pursuant to Section 7-1-7 or 7-1-8 if it would be contiguous to the municipality but for the separation therefrom by a forest preserve district, federal wildlife refuge, open land or open space that is part of an open space program, as defined in Section 115-5 of the Township Code, or conservation area. The changes made to this Section by Public Act 91-824 are declaratory of existing law and shall not be construed as a new enactment.
    For the purpose of this Section, "conservation area" means an area dedicated to conservation and owned by a not-for-profit organized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or any area owned by a conservation district.
    In counties that are contiguous to the Mississippi River with populations of more than 200,000 but less than 255,000, a municipality that is partially located in territory that is wholly surrounded by the Mississippi River and a canal, connected at both ends to the Mississippi River and located on property owned by the United States of America, may annex noncontiguous territory in the surrounded territory under Sections 7-1-7, 7-1-8, or 7-1-9 if that territory is separated from the municipality by property owned by the United States of America, but that federal property shall not be annexed without the consent of the federal government.
    For the purposes of this Article, any territory to be annexed to a municipality that is located in a county with more than 500,000 inhabitants shall be considered to be contiguous to the municipality if only a river and a national heritage corridor separate the territory from the municipality. Upon annexation, no river or national heritage corridor shall be considered annexed to the municipality.
    When any land proposed to be annexed is part of any Fire Protection District or of any Public Library District and the annexing municipality provides fire protection or a public library, as the case may be, the Trustees of each District shall be notified in writing by certified or registered mail before any court hearing or other action is taken for annexation. The notice shall be served 10 days in advance. An affidavit that service of notice has been had as provided by this Section must be filed with the clerk of the court in which the annexation proceedings are pending or will be instituted or, when no court proceedings are involved, with the recorder for the county where the land is situated. No annexation of that land is effective unless service is had and the affidavit filed as provided in this Section.
    The new boundary shall extend to the far side of any adjacent highway and shall include all of every highway within the area annexed. These highways shall be considered to be annexed even though not included in the legal description set forth in the petition for annexation. When any land proposed to be annexed includes any highway under the jurisdiction of any township, the Township Commissioner of Highways, the Board of Town Trustees, the Township Supervisor, and the Township Clerk shall be notified in writing by certified or registered mail before any court hearing or other action is taken for annexation. In the event that a municipality fails to notify the Township Commissioner of Highways, the Board of Town Trustees, the Township Supervisor, and the Township Clerk of the annexation of an area within the township, the municipality shall reimburse that township for any loss or liability caused by the failure to give notice. If any municipality has annexed any area before October 1, 1975, and the legal description in the petition for annexation did not include the entire adjacent highway, any such annexation shall be valid and any highway adjacent to the area annexed shall be considered to be annexed notwithstanding the failure of the petition to annex to include the description of the entire adjacent highway.
    When annexing territory separated from the municipality by a lake, river, or other waterway, the municipality also annexes the portion of the lake, river, or other waterway that would make the municipality and territory contiguous if the lake, river, or other waterway is under the jurisdiction and control of another unit of local government or the State, or the federal government if allowed under federal law, except for any territory within the corporate limits of another municipality.
    Any annexation, disconnection and annexation, or disconnection under this Article of any territory must be reported by certified or registered mail by the corporate authority initiating the action to the election authorities having jurisdiction in the territory, the Department of Transportation, and the post office branches serving the territory within 30 days of the annexation, disconnection and annexation, or disconnection.
    Failure to give notice to the required election authorities or post office branches will not invalidate the annexation or disconnection. For purposes of this Section "election authorities" means the county clerk where the clerk acts as the clerk of elections or the clerk of the election commission having jurisdiction.
    No annexation, disconnection and annexation, or disconnection under this Article of territory having electors residing therein made (1) before any primary election to be held within the municipality affected thereby and after the time for filing petitions as a candidate for nomination to any office to be chosen at the primary election or (2) within 60 days before any general election to be held within the municipality shall be effective until the day after the date of the primary or general election, as the case may be.
    For the purpose of this Section, a toll highway or connection between parcels via an overpass bridge over a toll highway shall not be considered a deterrent to the definition of contiguous territory.
    When territory is proposed to be annexed by court order under this Article, the corporate authorities or petitioners initiating the action shall notify each person who pays real estate taxes on property within that territory unless the person is a petitioner. The notice shall be served by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, at least 20 days before a court hearing or other court action. If the person who pays real estate taxes on the property is not the owner of record, then the payor shall notify the owner of record of the proposed annexation.
(Source: P.A. 102-969, eff. 1-1-23.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-1.1

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-1.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-1.1)
    Sec. 7-1-1.1. Elector. For the purposes of this Division 1, "elector" means anyone registered to vote.
(Source: P.A. 90-14, eff. 7-1-97.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-2)
    Sec. 7-1-2. (a) A written petition signed by a majority of the owners of record of land in the territory and also by a majority of the electors, if any, residing in the territory shall be filed with the circuit court clerk of the county in which the territory is located, or the corporate authorities of a municipality may initiate the proceedings by enacting an ordinance expressing their desire to annex the described territory. A person owning land underlying a highway shall not be considered an owner of record for purposes of this petition unless that person owns some land not underlying a highway proposed to be annexed in the petition for annexation. No tract of land in excess of 10 acres in area may be included in the ordinances of a municipality initiating the proceedings, however, without the express consent of the owner of the tract unless the tract (i) is subdivided into lots or blocks or (ii) is bounded on at least 3 sides by lands subdivided into lots or blocks. A tract of land shall be deemed so bounded if it is actually separated from the subdivision only by the right-of-way of a railroad or other public utility or at a public highway. The petition or ordinance, as the case may be, shall request the annexation of the territory to a specified municipality and also shall request that the circuit court of the specified county submit the question of the annexation to the corporate authorities of the annexing municipality or to the electors of the unincorporated territory, as the case may be. The circuit court shall enter an order fixing the time for the hearing upon the petition, and the day for the hearing shall be not less than 20 nor more than 30 days after the filing of the petition or ordinance, as the case may be.
    (b) The petitioners or corporate authorities, as the case may be, shall give notice of the annexation petition or ordinance, as the case may be, not more than 30 nor less than 15 days before the date fixed for the hearing. This notice shall state that a petition for annexation or ordinance, as the case may be, has been filed and shall give the substance of the petition, including a description of the territory to be annexed, the name of the annexing municipality, and the date fixed for the hearing. This notice shall be given by publishing a notice at least once in one or more newspapers published in the annexing municipality or, if no newspaper is published in the annexing municipality, in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the annexing municipality and territory. A copy of this notice shall be filed with the clerk of the annexing municipality and the municipal clerk shall send, by registered mail, an additional copy to the highway commissioner of each road district within which the territory proposed to be annexed is situated. If a municipal clerk fails to send the notice to a highway commissioner as required by this subsection, the municipality shall reimburse the road district served by that highway commissioner for any loss or liability caused by that failure. Any notice required by this Section need not include a metes and bounds legal description of the territory to be annexed, provided that the notice includes: (i) the common street address or addresses and (ii) the property index number ("PIN") or numbers of all the parcels of real property contained in the territory to be annexed.
    (c) The petitioners or corporate authorities, as the case may be, shall pay to the clerk of the circuit court $10 as a filing and service fee, and no petition or ordinance, as the case may be, shall be filed until this fee is paid.
    (d) No petitioner may withdraw from this petition except by consent of the majority of the other petitioners, or where it is shown to the satisfaction of the court that the signature of the petitioner was obtained by fraud or misrepresentation.
    (e) If a State charitable institution is situated upon a tract or tracts of land that lie partly within and partly without the corporate limits of any municipality, the corporate authorities of the municipality may by resolution without any petition or proceedings required by this Article but with the written consent of the Director of the State Department having jurisdiction of the institution, annex any part or all of the tracts lying without the corporate limits.
    (f) If real estate owned by the State of Illinois or any board, agency, or commission of the State is situated in unincorporated territory adjacent to a municipality, the corporate authorities of the municipality may annex any part or all of the real estate only with the written consent of the Governor or the governing authority of the board, agency, or commission, without any petition or proceedings required by this Article by resolution of the corporate authorities. This requirement does not apply, however, to State highways located within territory to be annexed under this Article.
(Source: P.A. 97-336, eff. 8-12-11.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-3

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-3)
    Sec. 7-1-3. After the filing of the petition but not less than 5 days prior to the date fixed for the hearing, any interested person may file with the circuit clerk his objections (1) that the territory described in the petition or ordinance, as the case may be, is not contiguous to the annexing municipality, (2) that the petition is not signed by the requisite number of electors or property owners of record, (3) that the description of the territory contained in the petition or ordinance, as the case may be, is inadequate, or (4) that the objector's land is located on the perimeter of such territory, that he does not desire annexation, and that exclusion of his land will not destroy the contiguity of such described property with the annexing municipality.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3740.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-4

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-4)
    Sec. 7-1-4. The cause shall be heard without further pleadings. At the hearing the objector may be heard in person or by counsel.
    Prior to hearing evidence on the validity of the annexation petition or ordinance, the court shall hear and determine any objection under sub-paragraph (4) of Section 7-1-3. If the court is satisfied that such objection is valid, it shall order the petition or ordinance to be amended to eliminate such objector's land from the territory sought to be annexed. Thereafter upon this hearing the only matter for determination shall be the validity of the annexation petition or ordinance, as the case may be, and the decision of the court shall be final. All petitions shall be supported by an affidavit of one or more of the petitioners, or some one on their behalf, that the signatures on the petition represent a majority of the property owners of record of land in the territory described and a majority of the electors of the territory therein described. Petitions so verified shall be accepted as prima facie evidence of such facts. If the court finds that (1) the annexation petition is not signed by the requisite number of electors or property owners of record; or (2) that the described property is not contiguous to the annexing municipality; or (3) that the description is materially defective; or (4) that the petition or ordinance, as the case may be, is otherwise invalid, the court shall dismiss the petition or ordinance, as the case may be.
    But if the court finds that the petition or ordinance, as the case may be, is valid, the court shall (1) enter an order describing the territory to be annexed, (2) find that the petition or ordinance, as the case may be, conforms to this Article, and (3) direct that the question of annexation be submitted to the corporate authorities of the annexing municipality or to the electors of the unincorporated territory, as the case may be, for final action. A certified copy of the order of the court directing that the question of annexation be submitted to the corporate authorities shall be sent to the clerk of the annexing municipality.
    Appeals shall lie from any final order of the court as in other civil actions.
(Source: P.A. 81-448.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-5

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-5)
    Sec. 7-1-5. After the clerk receives the certified copy of the order of the court, the corporate authorities of the annexing municipality shall proceed to consider the question of the annexation of the described territory. A majority vote of the corporate authorities then holding office is required to annex. The vote shall be by "ayes" and "noes" entered on the legislative records. Except as is otherwise provided in Section 7-1-1, this decision shall be effective after the expiration of 30 days unless a referendum on the question is ordered by the corporate authorities or unless a petition for a referendum is filed. If no referendum is ordered by the corporate authorities and no petition for a referendum is filed, the municipal clerk shall, promptly after the expiration of the 30 days, send written notice of the annexation by registered mail to the highway commissioner of each road district within which the annexed territory is described. If a municipal clerk fails to send any notice to a highway commissioner as required by this Section, the municipality shall reimburse the road district served by that highway commissioner for any loss or liability caused by that failure.
(Source: P.A. 87-533.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-5.1

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-5.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-5.1)
    Sec. 7-1-5.1. (a) This Section shall apply when the following conditions are met with respect to any tract within the territory sought to be annexed:
    (1) the tract is commercial or industrial property;
    (2) the tract is owned by a single owner;
    (3) the tract is all or part of a parcel that lies on both sides of the Illinois and Michigan Canal;
    (4) the tract is all or part of a parcel containing more than 800 acres; and
    (5) the tract is located entirely within a county having a population of at least 300,000 but not more than 400,000.
    (b) If the conditions of subsection (a) are met, then the following shall apply:
    (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7-1-2, the notice of the annexation petition or ordinance, as the case may be, shall be given by the petitioner or corporate authorities, as the case may be, by publishing such notice in one newspaper of general circulation for 3 consecutive days, the third day of publication being not less than 30 and not more than 45 days prior to the date fixed for the hearing.
    (2) Every owner of record of commercial or industrial property of 50 acres or more which lies within the territory to be annexed shall be notified by the petitioner or corporate authorities, as the case may be, by certified mail, of the public hearing, any meeting of the corporate authorities where a vote is to be taken in regard to the proposed annexation, and any impending referendum to annex, at least 30 days prior to any such public hearing, meeting, or referendum.
    (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7-1-5, the ordinance shall be enacted not less than 30 and not more than 45 days after the public hearing.
    (4) No territory shall be annexed by any proceeding which does not require the consent of the owner of record unless at least one-third of such territory is used and occupied for residential purposes at the time of annexation.
(Source: P.A. 85-1421.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-5.2

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-5.2) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-5.2)
    Sec. 7-1-5.2. Annexation of contiguous territory contributing to groundwater contamination.
    (a) The corporate authorities of a municipality adjoining unincorporated territory in which the majority of residential, business, commercial, and industrial structures and improvements are contaminating the groundwater of the State through the direct discharge of sanitary sewerage into underground mines and Class 5 injection wells, as defined by the Illinois Groundwater Pollution Control Code, may annex that territory, in whole or in part, after adopting an ordinance to that effect and filing it with the clerk of the circuit court of the county in which the territory is located. The ordinance shall certify the following:
        (1) That the territory sought to be annexed is
    
contiguous to the municipality seeking annexation and not within the corporate boundaries of any other municipality.
        (2) That a survey of all residential, business,
    
commercial, and industrial structures and improvements in the territory sought to be annexed has shown that a majority of those structures and improvements are discharging untreated sanitary sewerage directly into underground mines or Class 5 injection wells as defined by the Illinois Groundwater Pollution Control Code.
        (3) That the corporate authorities of the
    
municipality seeking annexation have approved a plan for eliminating groundwater contamination by providing sanitary sewerage collection and treatment facilities to serve the territory sought to be annexed within 5 years from the date of annexation to the municipality.
        (4) That no tract of land in excess of 10 acres has
    
been included in the ordinance without the express consent of the owner or owners of the tract.
    The circuit court shall enter an order fixing the date and time for a hearing on the proposed annexation. The date for the hearing shall be not less than 20 nor more than 30 days after the filing of the ordinance. The corporate authorities shall give notice of the proposed annexation not more than 30 nor less than 15 days before the date fixed for the hearing. This notice shall state that an ordinance has been filed and shall give the substance of the ordinance, including a description of the territory to be annexed, the name of the annexing municipality, and the date fixed for the hearing. This notice shall be given by publishing it at least once in one or more newspapers published in the annexing municipality. A copy of this notice shall be filed with the clerk of the annexing municipality.
    The corporate authorities shall pay to the clerk of the circuit court $10 as a filing and service fee, and no ordinance shall be filed until this fee is paid.
    (b) After the filing of the ordinance, but not less than 5 days before the date fixed for the hearing, any interested person may file with the clerk of the circuit court objections (i) that the territory described in the ordinance is not contiguous to the annexing municipality, (ii) that all or a portion of the territory described in the ordinance is included within the boundaries of another municipality, (iii) that a majority of all residential, business, commercial, and industrial structures and improvements in the territory sought to be annexed are not discharging untreated sanitary sewerage directly into underground mines or Class 5 injection wells as defined by the Illinois Groundwater Pollution Control Code, (iv) that the corporate authorities of the municipality seeking annexation do not have a plan for eliminating groundwater contamination by providing sanitary sewerage collection and treatment facilities to serve the territory sought to be annexed within 5 years from the date of annexation to the municipality, (v) that the description of the territory contained in the ordinance is inadequate, or (vi) that a tract of land in excess of 10 acres has been included in the ordinance without the express consent of the owner or owners of the tract.
    (c) The cause shall be heard without further pleadings. At the hearing the objectors may be heard in person or by counsel. The court shall hear and determine only objections set forth in subsection (b). The only matters for determination at the hearing shall be the validity of the annexation ordinance, and the decision of the court shall be final. If the court finds (i) that the territory described in the ordinance is not contiguous to the annexing municipality, (ii) that all or a portion of the territory described in the ordinance is included within the boundaries of another municipality, (iii) that a majority of all residential, business, commercial, and industrial structures and improvements in the territory sought to be annexed are not discharging untreated sanitary sewerage directly into underground mines or Class 5 injection wells as defined by the Illinois Groundwater Pollution Control Code, (iv) that the corporate authorities of the municipality seeking annexation do not have a plan for eliminating groundwater contamination by providing sanitary sewerage collection and treatment facilities to serve the territory sought to be annexed within 5 years from the date of annexation to the municipality, (v) that the description of the territory contained in the ordinance is inadequate, or (vi) that a tract of land in excess of 10 acres has been included in the ordinance without the express consent of the owner or owners of the tract, then the court shall find the ordinance invalid and dismiss the petition.
    If the court finds that the ordinance is valid, the court shall (i) enter an order describing the territory to be annexed, (ii) find that the ordinance complies with this Section, and (iii) direct that the question of annexation be submitted to the corporate authorities of the annexing municipality for final action. A certified copy of the order of the court directing that the question of annexation be submitted to the corporate authorities shall be sent to the clerk of the annexing municipality. A final order of the court may be appealed as in other civil actions.
    (d) After the municipal clerk receives the certified copy of the court order, the corporate authorities of the annexing municipality shall proceed to consider the question of the annexation of the described territory. A majority vote of the corporate authorities then holding office is required to annex the territory. The vote shall be by "ayes" and "nays" entered on the legislative records of the municipality. Except as otherwise provided in Section 7-1-1, this decision of the corporate authorities shall be effective after the expiration of 30 days.
(Source: P.A. 87-1196.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-5.3

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-5.3)
    Sec. 7-1-5.3. Planned unit development; rail-trail. When a developer petitions a municipality to annex property for a planned unit development of residential, commercial, or industrial sub-divisions that is located adjacent to a former railroad right-of-way that has been converted to a recreational trail ("rail-trail") that is owned by the State, a unit of local government, or a non-profit organization, the municipality shall notify the State, unit of local government, or non-profit organization and furnish the proposed development plans to the State, unit of local government, or non-profit organization for review. The municipality shall require the developer petitioning for annexation to reasonably accommodate the rail-trail and modify its proposed development plans to ensure against adverse impacts to the users of the rail-trail or the natural and built resources within the right-of-way. If the municipality does not require the developer to make a modification prior to annexation, the municipality shall provide a written explanation to the State, unit of local government, or non-profit organization owning the rail-trail. The intent of this review and planning process is to ensure that no development along a rail-trail negatively affects the safety of users or the natural and built resources within the right-of-way.
(Source: P.A. 94-361, eff. 1-1-06.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-6

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-6)
    Sec. 7-1-6. (a) If the vote is in favor of annexing the described territory, the corporate authorities on their own motion may order a referendum on the question. If the corporate authorities reject annexation, or do not order a referendum, then within the 30 day period a petition may be filed with the municipal clerk requesting that the question of the annexation of the described territory be submitted to the electors of the annexing municipality. The petition shall be signed by electors of the annexing municipality equal in number to 10% of the entire vote cast for all candidates for mayor or president of the annexing municipality at the last preceding general municipal election. The municipal clerk shall certify the proposition to the proper election authority for submission to the electors at an election in accordance with the general election law and shall send, by registered mail, a notice of the date of the prospective referendum to the highway commissioner of each road district within which the described territory is situated.
    (b) If a majority of the electors voting on this question favor annexation, the decision of the corporate authorities, if in favor of annexation, shall be final. If a majority of the electors voting on this question favor annexation, after the corporate authorities have rejected annexation, the decision of the electors shall be final. In either case, the described territory shall thereupon be a part of the annexing municipality.
    (c) If the vote is against annexation, no further proceedings shall be had on that petition for annexation, and no action in favor of the annexation shall have any effect. After the referendum, the municipal clerk shall promptly send written notice of the results of the referendum by registered mail to the highway commissioner of each road district within which the described territory is situated. This, however, shall not prevent the subsequent annexation of the described territory upon another petition.
    (d) If a municipal clerk fails to send any notice to a highway commissioner as required by this Section, the municipality shall reimburse the road district served by that highway commissioner for any loss or liability caused by that failure.
(Source: P.A. 87-533.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-7

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-7)
    Sec. 7-1-7. (a) If the court finds that an annexation ordinance is valid, the court shall enter an order directing the submission of the question of annexation of the unincorporated territory to the electors of that territory at an election in accordance with the general election law and directing the clerk of the annexing municipality to send, by registered mail, a notice of the date of the prospective referendum to the highway commissioner of each road district within which the territory proposed to be annexed is situated. The clerk of the circuit court shall certify the question for submission.
    (b) If a majority of those casting ballots favor annexation, the described territory shall, except as otherwise provided in Section 7-1-1, thereupon be a part of the annexing municipality. Within 15 days after the referendum, the clerk of the annexing municipality shall promptly send written notice of the results of the referendum by registered mail to the highway commissioner of each road district within which the territory is situated.
    (c) If a municipal clerk fails to send any notice to a highway commissioner as required by this Section, the municipality shall reimburse the road district served by that highway commissioner for any loss or liability caused by that failure.
(Source: P.A. 87-533; 88-355.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-8

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-8)
    Sec. 7-1-8. Any territory which is not within the corporate limits of any municipality but which is contiguous to a municipality at the time of annexation and which territory has no electors residing therein, or any such territory with electors residing therein, may be annexed to the municipality in the following manner: a written petition signed by the owners of record of all land within such territory and by at least 51% of the electors residing therein shall be filed with the municipal clerk. The petition shall request annexation and shall state that no electors reside therein or that at least 51% of such electors residing therein join in the petition, whichever shall be the case, and shall be under oath. The corporate authorities of the municipality to which annexation is sought shall then consider the question of the annexation of the described territory. A majority vote of the corporate authorities then holding office is required to annex. The vote shall be by "yeas" and "nays" entered on the legislative records. A copy of the ordinance annexing the territory together with an accurate map of the annexed territory shall be recorded with the recorder and filed with the County Clerk within the county wherever the annexed territory is located.
(Source: P.A. 83-358.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-9

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-9)
    Sec. 7-1-9. Whenever any contiguous, uninhabited, unincorporated territory is owned by any municipality, that territory may be annexed by that municipality by the passage of an ordinance to that effect, describing the territory to be annexed. A copy of the ordinance, with an accurate map of the annexed territory shall be recorded with the recorder of the county wherein the annexed territory is located and a document of annexation shall be filed with the county clerk and County Election Authority.
(Source: P.A. 83-358.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-10

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-10)
    Sec. 7-1-10. Any municipality by ordinance may annex any territory contiguous to it even though the annexed territory is dedicated or used for street or highway purposes under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation of the State of Illinois, or a county or township highway department if no part of the annexed territory is within any other municipality. After the passage of the ordinance of annexation a copy of the ordinance, with an accurate map of the territory annexed, certified as correct by the clerk of the municipality, shall be filed with the recorder of the county in which the annexed territory is situated and a document of annexation shall be filed with the county clerk and County Election Authority.
(Source: P.A. 83-358.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-10.5

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-10.5)
    Sec. 7-1-10.5. Disconnection or de-annexation of annexed highways. Notwithstanding any other law or regulation, if any highway that was, prior to annexation, a township highway is disconnected or de-annexed within one year after the original annexation, the jurisdiction of the highway shall revert back to the township that had jurisdiction immediately before the annexation.
(Source: P.A. 100-350, eff. 8-25-17.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-11

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-11)
    Sec. 7-1-11. The following is an optional method of annexing any territory which, (1) is not less than one square mile in area; (2) contains at least 500 inhabitants; (3) is not included within any municipality; and (4) is contiguous to a municipality having not more than 100,000 inhabitants. Such territory may be annexed to a municipality of the specified sort as follows:
    A petition, signed by not less than 100 of the electors of the territory sought to be annexed and by the owners of record of more than 50% of such territory, shall be filed with the circuit court for the county in which the territory is situated. The petition shall request that the question of annexation of the territory described therein be submitted to the electors of the territory.
    No tract of land in excess of 10 acres in area shall be included in the annexation petition without the express consent of the owner thereof unless the tract is
    (1) subdivided into lots or blocks; or
    (2) bounded on at least 3 sides by lands subdivided into lots or blocks.
    The owner of record of land comprising any part of the perimeter of the territory sought to be annexed may apply to the court for the exclusion of his land from the territory described in such petition. The court shall grant such application if the exclusion of such land will not destroy the contiguity of the land sought to be annexed with the annexing municipality.
    After considering any such application, the court shall order the question submitted within the territory at an election in accordance with the general election law. The clerk of the circuit court shall certify the question to the proper election authority for submission. The result of the election shall be entered of record in the court. If a majority of the votes cast on the question favor annexation, the court shall then give notice thereof to the corporate authorities of the proposed annexing municipality. The corporate authorities shall then vote on the question of such annexation and if a majority of their membership, by a vote recorded in the minutes, vote in favor of the annexation, an ordinance shall be passed annexing the territory. The clerk of the annexing municipality shall certify and file a copy of the annexation ordinance with a map showing the boundary lines of the territory annexed, with the recorder of the county in which the municipality is located and a document of annexation shall be filed with the county clerk and County Election Authority.
    If the question of such annexation does not receive the requisite majority vote of the corporate authorities, the municipal clerk shall certify the question at an election in accordance with the general election law.
    If a majority of persons voting upon the question vote for annexation, the described territory is annexed to the annexing municipality. The clerk of the annexing municipality shall certify and file a statement of the annexation proceeding with a map showing the boundary lines of the territory annexed, as provided in this section.
    If a majority of persons voting on the question vote against annexation, no further proceedings shall be had on the question for at least 22 months from the date of such election.
(Source: P.A. 83-1362.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-12

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-12)
    Sec. 7-1-12. Upon a written petition which is signed by a majority of the owners of record of land in any contiguous unincorporated territory wholly bounded by 2 or more municipalities and after the notice required by this Section has been given, the specified territory may be annexed by any one of the specified municipalities by the passage of an ordinance providing therefor. The corporate authorities of the annexing municipality shall cause notice of the filing of such petition to be published once, in a newspaper of general circulation within the territory to be annexed, not less than 10 days before the passage of the annexation ordinance. When the territory to be annexed lies wholly or partially within a township other than that township where the municipality is situated, the annexing municipality shall give at least 10 days prior written notice of the time and place of the passage of the annexation ordinance to the township supervisor of the township where the territory to be annexed lies. The ordinance shall describe the territory annexed, which may not exceed 1/3 the area of the annexing municipality before the annexation. A copy of the annexing ordinance and an accurate map of the annexed territory shall be recorded by the recorder of the county wherein the annexed territory is situated and a document of annexation shall be filed with the county clerk and County Election Authority.
(Source: P.A. 86-769.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-13

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-13)
    Sec. 7-1-13. Annexation.
    (a) Whenever any unincorporated territory containing 60 acres or less, is wholly bounded by (a) one or more municipalities, (b) one or more municipalities and a creek in a county with a population of 400,000 or more, or one or more municipalities and a river or lake in any county, (c) one or more municipalities and the Illinois State boundary, (d) except as provided in item (h) of this subsection (a), one or more municipalities and property owned by the State of Illinois, except highway right-of-way owned in fee by the State, (e) one or more municipalities and a forest preserve district or park district, (f) if the territory is a triangular parcel of less than 10 acres, one or more municipalities and an interstate highway owned in fee by the State and bounded by a frontage road, (g) one or more municipalities in a county with a population of more than 800,000 inhabitants and less than 2,000,000 inhabitants and either a railroad or operating property, as defined in the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/11-70), being immediately adjacent to, but exclusive of that railroad property, (h) one or more municipalities located within a county with a population of more than 800,000 inhabitants and less than 2,000,000 inhabitants and property owned by the State, including without limitation a highway right-of-way owned in fee by the State, or (i) one or more municipalities and property on which a federally funded research facility in excess of 2,000 acres is located, that territory may be annexed by any municipality by which it is bounded in whole or in part, by the passage of an ordinance to that effect after notice is given as provided in subsection (b) of this Section. Land or property that is used for agricultural purposes or to produce agricultural goods shall not be annexed pursuant to item (g). Nothing in this Section shall subject any railroad property to the zoning or jurisdiction of any municipality annexing the property under this Section. The ordinance shall describe the territory annexed and a copy thereof together with an accurate map of the annexed territory shall be recorded in the office of the recorder of the county wherein the annexed territory is situated and a document of annexation shall be filed with the county clerk and County Election Authority. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as permitting a municipality to annex territory of a forest preserve district in a county with a population of 3,000,000 or more without obtaining the consent of the district pursuant to Section 8.3 of the Cook County Forest Preserve District Act nor shall anything in this Section be construed as permitting a municipality to annex territory owned by a park district without obtaining the consent of the district pursuant to Section 8-1.1 of the Park District Code.
    (b) The corporate authorities shall cause notice, stating that annexation of the territory described in the notice is contemplated under this Section, to be published once, in a newspaper of general circulation within the territory to be annexed, not less than 10 days before the passage of the annexation ordinance, and for land annexed pursuant to item (g) of subsection (a) of this Section, notice shall be given to the impacted land owners. The corporate authorities shall also, not less than 15 days before the passage of the annexation ordinance, serve written notice, either in person or, at a minimum, by certified mail, on the taxpayer of record of the proposed annexed territory as appears from the authentic tax records of the county. When the territory to be annexed lies wholly or partially within a township other than the township where the municipality is situated, the annexing municipality shall give at least 10 days prior written notice of the time and place of the passage of the annexation ordinance to the township supervisor of the township where the territory to be annexed lies. If the territory to be annexed lies within the unincorporated area of a county, then the annexing municipality shall give at least 10 days' prior written notice of the time and place of the passage of the annexation ordinance to the corporate authorities of the county where the territory to be annexed lies.
    (c) When notice is given as described in subsection (b) of this Section, no other municipality may annex the proposed territory for a period of 60 days from the date the notice is mailed or delivered to the taxpayer of record unless that other municipality has initiated annexation proceedings or a valid petition as described in Section 7-1-2, 7-1-8, 7-1-11 or 7-1-12 of this Code has been received by the municipality prior to the publication and mailing of the notices required in subsection (b).
(Source: P.A. 96-1000, eff. 7-2-10; 96-1048, eff. 7-14-10; 96-1049, eff. 7-14-10; 97-333, eff. 8-12-11; 97-446, eff. 8-19-11.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-14

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-14)
    Sec. 7-1-14. Whenever real estate owned by any school district is situated in unincorporated territory adjacent to any municipality it may be annexed thereto as follows:
    The board of directors or board of education of the school district shall adopt a resolution recommending the annexation of such real estate by the municipality. The resolution shall contain a complete description of such real estate. The resolution shall direct the clerk or secretary of the school board to transmit a copy thereof to the corporate authorities of the municipality. If such corporate authorities, by a majority vote of the members then holding office, enact an ordinance providing for annexation of such real estate, it shall be considered as annexed. The ordinance shall describe the territory annexed, and a copy thereof and an accurate map of such territory shall be recorded in the office of the recorder of the county or counties wherein the annexed territory is situated.
(Source: P.A. 83-358.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-15

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-15)
    Sec. 7-1-15. Any municipality may be annexed to another municipality to which it adjoins, by ordinances passed by a majority vote of all the alderpersons, trustees, or commissioners then holding office in each municipality desiring annexation. These ordinances shall specify the terms of the annexation, and they shall be a binding contract if, but only if:
    (1) the annexation provided in these ordinances is certified by the clerk to the proper election authority who shall submit the question to a vote of the electors of both municipalities at an election in accordance with the general election law; and if
    (2) the annexation is approved in each municipality by a majority of all the voters voting on that question in each municipality. If the ordinances fail to specify the terms of annexation or specify only partially the terms of annexation, the provisions of this Article relating to the annexation of one municipality to another shall apply but not as to any terms agreed to in the ordinances of annexation.
    The proposition shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall the municipality of              YES
.... be annexed to the municipality  -------------------------
of....?                                    NO
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    Annexation shall neither affect nor impair any rights or liabilities either in favor of or against either municipality. Actions founded upon any right or liability may be commenced despite the annexation and, together with pending actions, may be prosecuted to final judgment and the enforcement thereof as if annexation had not taken place.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-16

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-16)
    Sec. 7-1-16. Where a municipality adjoins another municipality in one or more portions of its boundaries, it may be annexed thereto as follows, notwithstanding that territory not a part of either of the municipalities may lie between or be surrounded by the municipalities:
    A petition shall be presented to the circuit court for the county, wherein the annexing municipality is situated, asking that the question of annexation be submitted to the electors of both municipalities. The petition shall be signed by not less than 10% of the total number of electors of the municipality sought to be annexed who voted at the last preceding general municipal election or 250 such electors, whichever figure is the smaller. Furthermore, if a majority of those voting, in a municipality sought to be annexed, upon the question of annexation vote against the annexation of that municipality when the question is first submitted, any petition thereafter presented to the court for the annexation of the same municipality shall be signed by not less than 1/8 of the electors of that municipality who voted at the last preceding general municipal election.
    The court thereupon shall order the question of annexation submitted to the electors of both municipalities at an election to be held in each municipality. The clerk of the circuit court shall certify the question to the proper election authorities at an election in accordance with the general election law for submission. No election on the question of annexation shall be held within 22 months after the same question has been voted upon.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-17

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-17) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-17)
    Sec. 7-1-17. The question cast at this election shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall the municipality of         YES
.... be annexed to the         -------------------------------
municipality of....?                  NO
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    If, in each municipality, a majority of the electors voting upon the question of annexation vote for annexation, the annexation shall, except as is otherwise provided in Section 7-1-1, be effective and the jurisdiction of the annexing municipality shall extend over the territory of the annexed municipality.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-18

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-18) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-18)
    Sec. 7-1-18. The municipality to which the whole of another municipality is annexed under Section 7-1-16 and 7-1-17 shall assume and pay all debts and liabilities, and shall perform all contracts of the annexed municipality. Upon annexation, the title to all property which belonged to the annexed municipality vests in the annexing municipality, to be held, however, for the same purposes and uses, and subject to the same conditions as before annexation.
    The annexing municipality shall assume and pay all debts and liabilities and shall perform all contracts of all school districts and townships wholly within the annexing municipality as it has been enlarged. The annexing municipality is vested with the title to all property belonging to all school districts and townships wholly within the enlarged annexing municipality, to be held, however, for the same purposes and uses and subject to the same conditions as before annexation.
    If the bonds of the annexed municipality, or of any school district or township now wholly within the enlarged annexing municipality, have been registered with the State Auditor of Public Accounts, the county clerk of the county wherein the annexing municipality is situated shall certify forthwith the fact of the annexation to the State Auditor. The State Auditor thereafter shall not certify any tax rate to the county clerk, nor shall the county clerk thereafter extend any tax rate, for the payment of the bonds, or interest thereon, merely upon the taxable property in the municipality that has been annexed, or in the school district or township that is wholly within the enlarged annexing municipality. All property in the enlarged annexing municipality, without discrimination between the territory in the annexed and the annexing municipalities, shall be subject to taxation to pay the debts, bonds, and obligations of the municipality. If a portion of a school district or township is within and a portion is without the annexed municipality, the debts and liabilities of that school district or township shall be paid and the property divided in the same manner as is provided in Sections 7-1-31 and 7-1-32.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-18.5

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-18.5)
    Sec. 7-1-18.5. Maintenance of sanitary sewers. A municipality located in a county with a population of 3,000,000 or more to which territory is annexed after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 92nd General Assembly is responsible for the operation and maintenance of any existing sanitary sewerage system serving the annexed territory, unless the sanitary sewerage system is under the jurisdiction of another unit of local government other than the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.
(Source: P.A. 92-255, eff. 8-3-01.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-19

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-19) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-19)
    Sec. 7-1-19. When the whole of a municipality is annexed to another municipality, and the annexed municipality has passed the annual appropriation ordinance, but not an ordinance levying a tax for the purpose of collecting a sufficient sum of money to defray the total amount of appropriations for all corporate purposes for that fiscal year, the annexing municipality may include the amount of the appropriations of the annexed municipality in the annual tax levy of the annexing municipality, the same as though the appropriations had been made by the annexing municipality. The fund derived from this part of the tax levy shall be used by the annexing municipality for the purpose for which the appropriations were made by the annexed municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-20

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-20) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-20)
    Sec. 7-1-20. The annexation of the whole of a municipality to another municipality, shall not adversely affect proceedings for the collection or enforcement of any tax or special assessment, but they shall proceed to a finality as though no annexation had taken place. The proceeds thereof shall be paid over to the treasurer of the annexing municipality, to be used, however, for the purpose for which the tax was levied or assessed.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-21

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-21) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-21)
    Sec. 7-1-21. All suits pending in any court on behalf of or against any municipality, when the whole municipality is annexed to another municipality, may be prosecuted or defended in the name of the annexed municipality. All judgments obtained for any annexed municipality shall be collected and enforced by the annexing municipality for its benefit.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-22

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-22) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-22)
    Sec. 7-1-22. Upon the annexation of the whole of a municipality to another municipality, all public books, papers, and documents filed in any office or with any officer of the annexed municipality, shall be transferred to and filed in the appropriate office or with the appropriate officer of the annexing municipality, as the corporate authorities of the annexing municipality shall direct. All persons having possession of these books, papers, and documents shall deliver them to and file them in or with the appropriate office or officer.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-23

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-23) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-23)
    Sec. 7-1-23. Upon the annexation of the whole of a municipality to another municipality, all policemen and firemen lawfully in the employ of the annexed municipality shall be transferred to and become a part of the police department and fire department, respectively, of the annexing municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-24

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-24) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-24)
    Sec. 7-1-24. On petition in writing, signed by one-half of the electors and one-half of the owners of record of land in any territory, not exceeding in area 160 acres, situated within any municipality, which territory is contiguous to another municipality, the corporate authorities of the municipality within which the territory is situated, may consent, by ordinance, that this territory be disconnected from such municipality and annexed to the other municipality to which the territory is contiguous. The ordinance must be passed by a majority vote of the corporate authorities of the disconnecting municipality. Thereupon the corporate authorities of the annexing municipality, by ordinance passed by a majority vote, may annex the territory. The territory, however, shall not be disconnected from the municipality of which it is a part until it is annexed to the municipality to which it is contiguous.
    The clerk of the annexing municipality, within 90 days after the passage of the annexing ordinance, shall file for recordation a certified copy of the ordinance, with an accurate map of the territory annexed, with the recorder of the county in which the annexed territory is situated.
(Source: P.A. 83-358.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-25

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-25) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-25)
    Sec. 7-1-25. Any unoccupied territory, lying along the boundary line between 2 adjoining municipalities, may be excluded from one of the adjoining municipalities and annexed to the other adjoining municipality, as follows:
    The corporate authorities of the excluding municipality shall adopt an ordinance providing for such exclusion, and the corporate authorities of the annexing municipality shall adopt an ordinance providing for the annexation of this territory. Upon the adoption of these ordinances, the territory is thereby excluded from the one municipality and annexed to the other. The chief executive officer of each municipality thereupon shall file for recordation an accurate map of the excluded or added territory, as the case may be, together with a certified copy of the ordinance for exclusion or annexation with the recorder of the county in which the excluded or added territory, as the case may be, is situated.
(Source: P.A. 83-358.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-26

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-26) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-26)
    Sec. 7-1-26. Any territory containing 60 acres or less lying along one or both sides of the boundary line between 2 adjoining municipalities, and contiguous to a third municipality may be excluded from one or both of the adjoining municipalities and annexed to the third contiguous municipality, as follows:
    The corporate authorities of the excluding municipalities or municipality shall, by majority vote of the corporate authorities then holding office, adopt an ordinance providing for such exclusion, and the corporate authorities of the annexing municipality shall adopt an ordinance providing for the annexation of this territory. Upon the adoption of these ordinances, the territory is thereby excluded from the excluding municipalities and added to the annexing municipality. The chief executive officer of each municipality thereupon shall file for recordation an accurate map of the excluded or added territory, as the case may be, together with a certified copy of the ordinance for exclusion or annexation with the recorder of the county in which the excluded or added territory, as the case may be, is situated. The ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the excluding and annexing municipalities and shall contain a notice of (1) the specific number of voters required to sign a petition requesting the question of disconnection and annexation to be submitted to the electors; (2) the time in which such petition must be filed; and (3) the date of the prospective referendum. The clerks of the municipalities in which the territory is sought to be disconnected or annexed shall provide a petition form to any individual requesting one.
    Whenever any disconnection and annexation shall be effected as provided in this Section any taxpayer in such area disconnected and annexed may, within 10 days after adoption of the annexing ordinance, file with the clerk of the circuit court in the county wherein the disconnected and annexed area is located a petition signed by not less than 10% or 100, whichever is lesser, of the electors of the area disconnected and annexed, requesting the submission to a referendum of the following proposition: "Shall the territory (here describe it) be disconnected from the municipality of .... and annexed to the municipality of ....?"
    The circuit court, if it finds the petition to be in conformity with law, shall order that the proposition be submitted at an election to be conducted in accordance with the general election law. The clerk of the circuit court shall certify the proposition to the proper election authority for submission. If a majority of the voters voting on the proposition vote in favor thereof, such disconnection and annexation shall be valid and binding. If a majority of the vote is against such proposition the disconnection ordinance adopted by the disconnecting municipality and the annexation ordinance adopted by the annexing municipality shall be void.
(Source: P.A. 91-357, eff. 7-29-99.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-27

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-27) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-27)
    Sec. 7-1-27. Territory, within a municipality, which (1) is not less than one-half square mile in area, but less than the whole of the municipality, and which (2) is contiguous to another municipality, may be annexed to the latter municipality as follows:
    A petition, signed by not less than 100 of the electors of the territory, shall be presented to the circuit court for the county wherein the annexing municipality is situated. The petition shall describe the territory and request that the question of the annexation of the territory be submitted to the electors of the territory and also to the electors of the disconnecting and annexing municipalities. If the petition is in conformity with the law, the court shall order the question of annexation of the territory submitted to the specified electors at a general municipal election to be held in each of the municipalities affected. The clerk of the circuit court shall certify the question for submission. No election for the annexation of any part of a municipality to another municipality shall be held within 22 months after a proposition to annex the whole or any part of a municipality to another municipality has been voted upon at any election.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-28

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-28) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-28)
    Sec. 7-1-28. The question shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall the territory (here
describe it) be disconnected              YES
from the municipality of....        --------------------------
and annexed to the municipality           NO
of....?
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    The certificate shall include in the results statements of the total vote cast at the election and the vote for and against the proposition in each municipality and in the territory sought to be annexed alone.
    If a majority of the voters in the territory sought to be annexed, voting upon the proposition at any election, vote against disconnection and annexation, any petition thereafter presented to the court for disconnection and annexation of the same territory shall be signed by not less than 1/8 of the electors of the territory sought to be annexed.
    If a majority of the voters of each municipality, as well as a majority of the voters within the limits of the territory sought to be annexed, voting upon the question of disconnection and annexation, vote "Yes", the jurisdiction of the annexing municipality is extended over the territory sought to be annexed, and the disconnecting municipality loses jurisdiction over the territory.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-29

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-29) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-29)
    Sec. 7-1-29. If, as provided in Sections 7-1-16, 7-1-17, 7-1-27 and 7-1-28, petitions are presented to the court for the annexation of the whole and also for the annexation of a part or parts of a municipality to another municipality, the court shall order submitted to the electors the question specified in each petition. If the result of the voting at the election is against annexation of the whole, but favors annexation of a part, which is contiguous to the annexing municipality, this part is annexed to the annexing municipality, despite the unfavorable vote as to the annexation of the whole municipality. The same shall be true if the vote favors annexation of 2 or more parts, if the parts form a contiguous territory which is also contiguous to the annexing municipality.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-30

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-30) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-30)
    Sec. 7-1-30. Whenever a part of a municipality has been annexed to an adjoining township, which is wholly within the limits of another municipality, under the Township Code, the annexed territory may be annexed to the municipality within which the township lies as follows: A petition may be presented to the county board of the county within which is situated the annexing municipality. It shall be signed by a majority of the electors of the territory annexed to the township. If the county board finds that the petition is signed by a majority of the electors of the territory, it shall annex the territory to the designated municipality by resolution. Thereupon, except as is otherwise provided in Section 7-1-1, the limits and the authority of the annexing municipality shall be extended to include the territory previously annexed to the township.
(Source: P.A. 88-670, eff. 12-2-94.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-31

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-31) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-31)
    Sec. 7-1-31. After a part of a municipality is disconnected and annexed to another municipality, the indebtedness and liabilities of the municipality from which the part is disconnected shall be assumed and paid by the enlarged annexing municipality, in the same proportion as the taxable property in the disconnected part bears to the taxable property in the municipality from which the part was disconnected as it existed immediately before the disconnection, according to the last assessment for taxation. This duty to assume and pay a proportionate share of indebtedness and liabilities shall also apply to the indebtedness and liabilities of the school district or township in which the disconnected part was situated.
    The amount of the indebtedness and liabilities to be assumed and paid by the enlarged annexing municipality shall be determined by the corporate authorities of the annexing municipality and of the municipality from which a part was disconnected, or, as the case may be, by the school authorities of the school district or township in which the disconnected part was situated.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-32

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-32) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-32)
    Sec. 7-1-32. If the specified authorities agree as to the amount to be paid by the enlarged annexing municipality, each of the authorities concerned shall pass an ordinance or a resolution reciting the amount to be paid. A certified copy of the ordinance or resolution shall be filed by the clerk of the annexing municipality with the county clerk of the county in which the annexing municipality is situated. The county clerk shall send a certified copy to the State Auditor of Public Accounts. This ordinance or resolution shall be conclusive as to the amount of indebtedness and liabilities to be assumed and paid by the enlarged annexing municipality.
    If the authorities cannot agree, the matter shall be determined by the circuit court of the county in which the annexing municipality is situated, upon a petition of either municipality or of any taxpayer of either municipality. The court shall hear the controversy without further pleadings, and without a jury, and then shall pronounce a judgment in accordance with the rule of apportionment stated in Section 7-1-31.
    A certified copy of the judgment shall be filed with the clerk of each municipality and with the county clerk of the county in which the annexing municipality is situated. The county clerk shall send a certified copy of the judgment to the State Auditor of Public Accounts. The judgment shall be final and conclusive as to the indebtedness and liabilities to be assumed and paid by the enlarged annexing municipality.
    The State Auditor shall not thereafter certify any tax rate to the county clerk, nor shall the county clerk extend any tax rate upon the taxable property of the annexed part for the payment of any of the bonds, or interest thereon, issued by the municipality from which the part was disconnected.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3740.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-33

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-33) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-33)
    Sec. 7-1-33. Upon annexation, the title and possession of all municipal and school property located in the annexed part vests in the annexing municipality. There shall be an adjustment of the municipal and school properties owned by the municipality, school district, or township from which a part is disconnected in order that all of this property may be divided between that municipality, school district, or township and the enlarged annexing municipality, on the same basis and by the same authorities or court as is provided in Sections 7-1-31 and 7-1-32 for a division of indebtedness and liabilities. If the public property that becomes vested in the enlarged annexing municipality because of its location in the part that was disconnected and annexed exceeds in value the proportionate part to which the annexing municipality is thus entitled, then the enlarged annexing municipality shall pay to the municipality, school district, or township, as the case may be, a sum equal to the difference between what it received and what it should have received on the basis specified in Sections 7-1-31 and 7-1-32 for the division of indebtedness and liabilities. Likewise, if the public property located in that part of the municipality, school district, or township, that remains after the disconnection occurs, exceeds in value the proportionate part to which the municipality, school district, or township is entitled, then the municipality, school district, or township, as the case may be, shall pay to the enlarged annexing municipality a sum equal to the difference between what it received and what it should have received on the basis specified in Sections 7-1-31 and 7-1-32 for the division of indebtedness and liabilities.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-34

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-34) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-34)
    Sec. 7-1-34. If a part of a municipality is annexed to another municipality, and if before the annexation the corporate authorities of the divided municipality have made the annual tax levy for the fiscal year in which the annexation occurs, all taxes payable under this levy shall be paid to the treasurer of the divided municipality. But this treasurer shall pay to the treasurer of the annexing municipality that part of all taxes collected on account of the property located in the annexed territory, under the specified levy, as the unexpired part of the fiscal year for the divided municipality bears to its total fiscal year.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-35

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-35) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-35)
    Sec. 7-1-35. If a part of a municipality is annexed to another municipality, and if proceedings were instituted before annexation to make improvements in or on streets within the annexed territory by special assessment or special taxation, the proceedings may be carried to a finality, whether the whole improvement is within the annexed territory or not. If the whole improvement is made within the annexed territory, the amount collected by the proceedings shall be paid over to the annexing municipality, to be used by that municipality for the purpose for which the proceedings were instituted. If only a part of the improvement is made within the annexed territory, the municipality from which the territory is disconnected may proceed with the improvement as though no annexation had taken place.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-36

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-36) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-36)
    Sec. 7-1-36. After a part of a municipality is annexed to another municipality, proceedings theretofore instituted to take land for the purpose of opening any street, alley, or other public way, within the annexed territory may proceed to a finality, if the annexing municipality so elects. If the annexing municipality elects to proceed, the proceedings shall be continued in the name of the municipality from which the territory has been disconnected as though the annexed territory had not been disconnected. All funds received from any special assessment or special tax levied or assessed for the special purpose shall be paid to the annexing municipality, to be used by that municipality for the purpose for which the funds were collected.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-37

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-37) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-37)
    Sec. 7-1-37. After a part of a municipality is annexed to another municipality, both the annexed territory and the divided municipality shall have a right to service from any waterworks, gas, or electric light system, owned, prior to annexation, by the municipality that has been divided, on the same terms, that existed before annexation.
    The annexed territory or the divided municipality may have its right terminated by the joint action of the corporate authorities of the annexing municipality and of the divided municipality. If they cannot agree, the question of termination shall be determined by the circuit court of the county within which the annexing municipality is situated, on the petition of any interested person. The court shall determine the question without a jury, and shall enter judgment as right and justice require. This judgment shall be appealable as in other civil cases.
(Source: P.A. 83-345.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-38

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-38) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-38)
    Sec. 7-1-38. If a part of a municipality is annexed to another municipality, and if the corporate authorities of the divided municipality and of the annexing municipality cannot agree by ordinance as to their respective rights and duties arising out of the disconnection and annexation, the circuit court of the county within which either municipality is situated, upon petition of either municipality, shall hear and determine the questions in dispute. The court shall enter judgment as the right of the matter may demand and this judgment shall be appealable as in other civil cases. No petition under this section may be filed within 60 days after the annexation, or request the determination of questions arising under Sections 7-1-31 through 7-1-33 and Section 7-1-37.
(Source: P.A. 84-547.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-39

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-39) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-39)
    Sec. 7-1-39. After a part of a municipality is annexed to another municipality, any mayor, president, alderperson, trustee, clerk, treasurer, or attorney for the disconnecting municipality, who resides in the detached territory, shall continue in office as an officer of the disconnecting municipality until his successor has been elected at the next regular municipal election in this municipality and has qualified for office, or has been appointed and has qualified following this election.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-40

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-40) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-40)
    Sec. 7-1-40. After any territory is annexed to or disconnected from any municipality, the chief executive officer of the municipality or of the county board, as the case may be, whenever not otherwise provided in this Code, shall within 90 days file for recordation, in the recorder's office of the county where the territory is situated and also in the county where the annexing and divided municipalities are situated, a certified copy of the ordinance, court order or resolution of annexation or disconnection, together with an accurate map of the territory annexed or disconnected.
(Source: P.A. 79-1361.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-41

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-41) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-41)
    Sec. 7-1-41. After either the whole or a part of a municipality is annexed to another municipality, and, despite the construction of sewers in the annexed territory by special assessment, before annexation, the annexing municipality may construct additional sewers or a drainage system by the creation of drainage districts within the annexed territory by special assessment or special taxation.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-42

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-42) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-42)
    Sec. 7-1-42. Redistricting after annexation.
    (a) If the increase in population resulting from the annexation of any territory to a city under the alderperson form of government is sufficient to entitle that city to an increase in the number of alderpersons as provided in Section 3.1-20-10, the corporate authorities shall redistrict the city in accordance with Sections 3.1-20-15 and 3.1-20-25. Section 3.1-20-10 shall govern as to the hold-over alderpersons.
    (b) If the increase in population is not sufficient to entitle the city to an increase in the number of alderpersons, the corporate authorities shall make the annexed territory a part of the ward or wards that it adjoins.
    (c) If a village of over 25,000 population is divided into 6 districts as provided in Section 3.1-25-75, the corporate authorities shall make any territory annexed to the village a part of the districts that the territory adjoins.
    (d) Nothing contained in this Section 7-1-42 shall prevent the corporate authorities of any municipality from redistricting the municipality according to law. Whenever the enlarged annexing municipality is redistricted, the corporate authorities are under no duty to treat the annexed territory as a unit and they may divide it as if it had always been a part of the municipality.
    (e) The number of inhabitants determined by the last national, state, or school census in the annexed territory and in the annexing municipality controls in the application of this Section.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-44

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-44) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-44)
    Sec. 7-1-44. All valid ordinances or resolutions of, and all valid decisions determined through a referendum of the voters in, the whole or a part of any municipality which is annexed in whole or part to another municipality, regulating or prohibiting the sale of alcoholic liquor shall remain valid, notwithstanding the annexation, until validly changed by a compliance with "An Act relating to alcoholic liquors," approved January 31, 1934, as heretofore and hereafter amended. However, the local liquor control commission and commissioner of the annexing municipality shall have jurisdiction over the annexed territory.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-45

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-45) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-45)
    Sec. 7-1-45. If the whole or a part of a municipality is annexed to another municipality, all municipal officers, exercising power or authority over the annexed territory before annexation, whether or not the terms for which they have been elected have expired, shall cease to exercise power or authority over the annexed territory. The power and authority of all officers of the annexing municipality shall extend over the territory annexed, immediately upon annexation.
(Source: P.A. 77-1295.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-46

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-46) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-46)
    Sec. 7-1-46. Neither the People of the State of Illinois nor any person, firm or corporation, public or private, nor any association of persons shall commence an action contesting either directly or indirectly the annexation of any territory to a municipality unless initiated within one year after the date such annexation becomes final or within one year of the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1965 whichever date occurs latest. This amendatory Act of 1965 shall apply to annexations made prior to the effective date of the Act as well as those made on or after the effective date. Where a limitation of a shorter period is prescribed by statute such shorter limitation applies. The limitation set forth in this section shall apply to any annexation, even where the judge, body or officer annexing the territory did not at the time of such annexation have jurisdiction of the subject matter, and irrespective of whether such annexation may otherwise be defective or void, except that the limitation of this Section shall not apply to annexations of territory which was not contiguous at the time of annexation and is not contiguous at the time an action is brought to contest such annexation.
(Source: P.A. 82-211.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-47

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-47) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-47)
    Sec. 7-1-47. Automatic zoning classification. The corporate authorities of any municipality may provide by ordinance that when territory is annexed to such municipality, the territory automatically is classified to the highest restrictive zoning classification providing principally for residential use under the annexing municipality's zoning ordinance.
(Source: P.A. 90-481, eff. 8-17-97.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-48

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-48) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-1-48)
    Sec. 7-1-48. For all annexations under this Article 7: (a) Except as may be otherwise expressly restricted, territory comprising more than one parcel of record, or more than one unsubdivided parcel, or more than one portion of a parcel, or owned by more than one owner of record, or any combination of the foregoing, may be annexed in a single annexation proceeding;
    (b) If any annexation shall not be in compliance with applicable requirements of this Article 7, and if such non-compliance relates only to one or more parcels or portions of the territory annexed or to be annexed, but does not relate to the entire annexation proceeding or to a substantial portion of the total area annexed, such annexation shall nonetheless be valid as to the remainder of the annexed territory, unless the exclusion or disconnection of the non-complying area would destroy the contiguity of any of the remaining territory;
    (c) In any proper proceeding, upon a judicial determination of partial invalidity of an annexation which has otherwise been completed, the court may, as equity may require, order the disconnection of the invalidly annexed parcels or portions, in which event the municipality shall promptly prepare and record a plat of disconnection of such area with the recorder of the county in which the land is situated, and shall immediately notify the county clerk of such disconnection.
(Source: P.A. 83-358.)

65 ILCS 5/7-1-49

    (65 ILCS 5/7-1-49)
    Sec. 7-1-49. Automatic annexation. As provided in Section 8 of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act, 60 days before the sale of any surplus real estate that is located in unincorporated territory and that is contiguous to only one municipality, the sanitary district shall notify in writing the contiguous municipality of the proposed sale. Before the sale of the real estate, the municipality shall notify in writing the sanitary district that the municipality will or will not annex the surplus real estate. If the contiguous municipality will annex such surplus real estate, then it shall be automatically annexed to the contiguous municipality coincident with the completion of the sale of that real estate by the sanitary district.
(Source: P.A. 89-502, eff. 6-28-96.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 7 Div. 2

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 7 Div. 2 heading)
DIVISION 2. UNION OF CONTIGUOUS
MUNICIPALITIES

65 ILCS 5/7-2-1

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-1)
    Sec. 7-2-1. Any 2 or more incorporated contiguous municipalities wholly or substantially situated in a single county may be united into one incorporated city by a compliance with Sections 7-1-16 and 7-1-17, with the following exceptions:
    (1) The petition (a) shall be signed by electors of each of the municipalities seeking a union, (b) shall state the name by which the united municipality is to be known, and (c) shall state the form of municipal government under which the united municipality is to be governed.
    (2) The question shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall the city, village, or
incorporated  town  (as  the
case may be) of............
and the city, village, or
incorporated town (as the case        YES
may be) of..........., (and
in  this  manner  as  far as
necessary, filling blanks with
the names of the municipalities
to be united), be united           ---------------------------
into a  single  municipality
under the name of..........
with the........... form of
municipal government (filling
the  blank  with  the  word           NO
"Alderperson" or "Commission"
or the words "Managerial With
Alderpersons Chosen From Wards Or
Districts" as the case may be)?
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    No other proposition shall appear thereon.
    If the majority of the votes cast in each municipality specified in the petition is in favor of the proposition, the municipalities are united.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-2

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-2)
    Sec. 7-2-2. A certified copy of the canvass of the votes of the election on the proposition stated in Section 7-2-1, made by the proper officers, shall be transmitted to the clerk of each municipality involved in the election, and to the county clerk of the county in which the election was held. Each clerk shall transcribe the certified copy upon his official records. The mayor or the president of the board of trustees of each municipality, if the vote is in favor of the union, shall immediately issue a proclamation declaring the existence of the union. The united municipalities shall be governed by Sections 7-2-3 through 7-2-27.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-3

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-3)
    Sec. 7-2-3. If municipalities are united by compliance with Section 7-2-1, the union shall not be affected by a failure of officers to perform the duties set forth in Section 7-2-2.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-4

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-4)
    Sec. 7-2-4. All courts shall take judicial notice of a union of municipalities effected by a compliance with Section 7-2-1.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-5

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-5)
    Sec. 7-2-5. Each municipality that becomes a part of a united city upon compliance with Section 7-2-1 shall thereafter be known as the Borough of .... (original name of municipality). A change of name of any borough may be effected, however, by a compliance with Sections 2-4-1 through 2-4-8.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-6

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-6)
    Sec. 7-2-6. Municipalities which have united under Section 7-2-1 shall be deemed to have adopted the City Election Law, as heretofore and hereafter amended.
    Within 10 days after compliance with Section 7-2-1, the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court or any Judge of that Circuit designated by the Chief Judge within which the boroughs are situated shall create a board of election commissioners as provided in the City Election Law. This board shall perform all duties necessary for holding the first and subsequent elections in the boroughs and in the united city.
(Source: P.A. 80-571.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-7

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-7)
    Sec. 7-2-7. The day of the first election of officers of the united city shall be the next regular election date at which municipal officers are scheduled to be elected as provided in the general election law, occurring not less than 90 days after the proclamation of the union or, if a municipal primary is required, not less than 150 days thereafter. The regular general municipal election shall occur thereafter at the time provided in the general election law.
(Source: P.A. 81-1490.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-8

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-8)
    Sec. 7-2-8. The terms of all popularly elected officers in the boroughs shall expire 30 days after the first election of officers as provided in Sections 7-2-6 and 7-2-7. Until the expiration of their terms of office as provided herein, all elected officers in the boroughs shall continue to exercise all duties imposed by law, and shall take whatever steps are necessary and consistent with the provisions of this Division to effectuate the union of the municipalities. The terms of all popularly elected officers of the united city at the first election shall begin at the end of 30 days after the first election. The terms of the popularly elected officers of the united city shall end 30 days after the regular election at which their successors are chosen but if the successor to any such officer fails to qualify prior to the expiration of the 30-day period, the officer whose term thus expires shall continue to hold office and perform the duties of his office until such time as a successor qualifies for office. All appointed officers of each borough shall retain their offices and perform their duties in the borough for which they were appointed, until superseded by successors appointed for the united city. However, these appointed officers who are not superseded shall obey the orders of the officers of the united city.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 1267.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-9

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-9)
    Sec. 7-2-9. Each borough shall retain and pay any debt or liability which exists immediately prior to the formation of the united city. The title to and revenue from all property of each borough is transferred to the united city, except so much thereof as may be necessary to pay any debt or liability which existed immediately prior to the formation of the united city. With respect to the property transferred, the united city may consolidate, interconnect and manage any municipally owned facility, utility, water, sewerage or sewerage disposal system, provided that such consolidation, interconnection or management does not adversely affect the rights of any existing bond holders. If the bonds of any municipality, before it becomes a borough, have been registered with the State Auditor of Public Accounts, as required by law, the county clerk of the county in which the borough is located shall certify forthwith the fact of the formation of the union to the Auditor. The Auditor shall continue to certify any existing tax rate, and the county clerk shall continue to extend such existing tax rate upon the taxable property of the particular borough alone until the payment of the principal or interest of the bonds of the borough is complete. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the united city from incurring indebtedness for the city as a whole after its formation.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 1267.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-10

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-10)
    Sec. 7-2-10. If any municipality, before it becomes a borough, has enacted its annual appropriation ordinance, but has not enacted an ordinance levying a tax that is sufficient to produce revenue equal to its appropriations for the current fiscal year, then the corporate authorities of the united city may include the estimated deficit in the amount for which the annual tax levy of the united city will make provision.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-11

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-11)
    Sec. 7-2-11. The formation of a union as provided in Section 7-2-1 shall not adversely affect the collection of any revenue or the enforcement of any tax or special assessment, levied or assessed in any municipality that has become a borough of a united city. Proceedings to collect revenues and enforce such taxes or special assessments may be instituted and carried on in the name of the municipality. All such revenues, taxes and special assessments that are collected, shall be paid over to the treasurer of the united city, but they shall be used for the purpose for which they were levied or assessed.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 1267.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-11.1

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-11.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-11.1)
    Sec. 7-2-11.1. Where a tax rate or rates have been authorized by referendum in any municipality that has become a borough of a united city as provided in Section 7-2-1, proceedings to levy, collect and enforce such taxes in all boroughs of the united city may be instituted and carried on in the name of the united city. All such taxes that are collected shall be paid over to the treasurer of the united city, but they shall be used for the purpose for which they were levied in all of the boroughs of the united city.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 2684.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-12

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-12)
    Sec. 7-2-12. All suits pending in any court on behalf of or against any municipality, when it becomes a borough of a united city, may be prosecuted or defended in the name of the municipality. Judgments in favor of the municipality may be collected or enforced in the name of the municipality but the proceeds shall be paid over to the treasurer of the united city.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-13

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-13)
    Sec. 7-2-13. If any municipality, before it becomes the borough of a united city, has instituted proceedings to improve any street or alley or to construct any authorized public works by special assessment or special taxation, the proceedings may be carried to finality in the name of the municipality. Likewise, any proceeding by such a municipality to take land in order to open a street or alley or to construct authorized public works may be carried to finality in the name of the municipality. Proceedings to collect and enforce any resulting special assessments or taxes and the disposition of the proceeds thereof shall be governed by Section 7-2-11.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-15

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-15)
    Sec. 7-2-15. All policemen and firemen lawfully in the employment of any municipality that becomes a borough of a united city shall become members of the police or fire department, respectively, of the united city.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-16

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-16)
    Sec. 7-2-16. All valid ordinances or resolutions of and all valid decisions determined through a referendum of the voters in any municipality which becomes a borough of a united city, regulating or prohibiting the sale of alcoholic liquor shall remain valid, notwithstanding the formation of the union, until validly changed by a compliance with "An Act relating to alcoholic liquors," approved January 31, 1934, as heretofore and hereafter amended. The local liquor control commissioner of any municipality, which becomes a borough of a united city, shall continue as such until superseded by the mayor of the united city.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-17

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-17) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-17)
    Sec. 7-2-17. If annexation of any territory is made to a united city, it shall become a part of the borough to which it is contiguous. If it is contiguous to 2 or more boroughs, it shall be apportioned between them by ordinance of the united city.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-18

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-18) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-18)
    Sec. 7-2-18. A municipality contiguous to a united city may be annexed to the united city as a borough thereof, by a compliance with Sections 7-1-1 through 7-1-45.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-19

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-19) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-19)
    Sec. 7-2-19. Whenever a united city is formed by a compliance with Section 7-2-1 and the decision is in favor of an alderperson form of municipal government, the united city shall be governed, after the first election held in compliance with Section 7-2-7, by a council composed of a mayor and a board of alderpersons selected by the electors of the united city as provided by the provisions of this Code relating to the election of city officers, except that all elections in a united city are controlled by the City Election Law as provided in Section 7-2-6.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-20

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-20) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-20)
    Sec. 7-2-20. If the decision at the election under Section 7-2-1 is in favor of the commission form of municipal government, the united city shall be governed, after the first election held in compliance with Section 7-2-7, by a council, consisting of a mayor and a board of 4 commissioners. One commissioner shall be elected by the electors in each borough. If there are less than 4 boroughs, the remainder of the commissioners shall be elected by the electors of the united city. The nomination petitions of the candidates for the commissioners who are to be elected by the electors in a particular borough shall be signed only by electors of that particular borough. In other respects the nomination and election of officers shall be conducted in compliance with Sections 4-3-1 through 4-3-18. Likewise the tenure of office shall be the same as that provided in Section 4-3-4.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-21

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-21) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-21)
    Sec. 7-2-21. In addition to the requirements of the general election law, a distinct ballot shall be printed for each borough for the primary election. At the top of the ballot shall be the following: CANDIDATES FOR NOMINATION FOR MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS AT LARGE OF THE UNITED CITY OF..... Under the sub-title of FOR MAYOR shall be placed the following: (VOTE FOR ONE). If any commissioner at large is to be nominated there shall be placed below the names of the candidates for mayor another sub-title in the singular or plural form, depending on the facts, the following: FOR COMMISSIONER AT LARGE. Following this sub-title there shall be an instruction in this form, to be altered, however, to conform to the facts. (VOTE FOR ONE). Following the names of the candidates for commissioner at large, if any, there shall be another sub-title in the following form: FOR COMMISSIONER FROM THE BOROUGH OF..... Following this sub-title there shall be the following direction: (VOTE FOR ONE). In other respects the form of the ballot shall be controlled by Section 4-3-10.
(Source: P.A. 81-1490.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-22

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-22) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-22)
    Sec. 7-2-22. To determine the number of nominees who shall be placed on the ballot under each sub-title at the general city election, the number of officers who will be chosen under each sub-title shall be multiplied by 2. Only those candidates at the primary election shall be nominees under each sub-title at the general city election who have received the 2 highest number of votes, where but one officer is to be elected, the 4 highest where but 2 officers are to be elected, and in this manner as far as necessary.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-23

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-23) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-23)
    Sec. 7-2-23. If a candidate nominated at a primary election for a particular office dies or withdraws before the general city election, the vacancy on the ballot shall be filled with the name of the candidate for the same office who ranked next highest in the number of votes received at the primary to those who were determined to be the nominees for the office sought by the dead or withdrawing candidate.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-24

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-24) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-24)
    Sec. 7-2-24. The ballots for the election of officers at the general city election in a united city shall be prepared in accordance with the general election law, and in accordance with Section 4-3-16, with the following changes: (1) Following the names of the candidates for mayor there shall be printed a sub-title: FOR COMMISSIONER (or COMMISSIONERS) AT LARGE. Following this sub-title shall be an instruction in this form: (Vote for one) or (Vote for not more than 2), as the case may be. The names of the candidates for commissioner at large shall follow this instruction. (2) Following the names of the candidates at large shall be printed another sub-title: FOR COMMISSIONER FROM THE BOROUGH OF..... Following this sub-title shall be an instruction in this form: (Vote for one) and following this instruction shall be printed the names of the 2 nominees. Sections 7-2-20 through 7-2-24 are applicable only to united cities under a commission form of government.
(Source: P.A. 95-862, eff. 8-19-08.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-25

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-25) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-25)
    Sec. 7-2-25. Every valid ordinance of a municipality that becomes a borough of a united city shall remain valid within that borough until repealed by an ordinance of the united city either expressly or impliedly by legislation on the same subject.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-26

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-26) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-26)
    Sec. 7-2-26. The formation of a united city under Section 7-2-1 shall not effect a union of the schools in the boroughs of the united city. The united city before the schools themselves are united shall not be responsible for any school debt or any school obligation in a municipality that becomes a borough or in a borough after the formation of the united city. Each school in a borough, until the schools themselves are united, shall be governed, as far as possible, as if the united city had not been formed. Statutes providing that school officials may act only with the concurrence of the city council shall not apply to schools in a united city until the schools are united in compliance with statutes governing schools. However, after the formation of a united city, and before the school themselves are united, the name of each school district therein shall be amended by substituting the word "Borough" in place of the word "City," "Village," or "Town".
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-27

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-27) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-27)
    Sec. 7-2-27. At any general municipal election, the question of the dissolution of the united city may be submitted to the electors by a compliance, as near as may be, with Sections 7-6-1 through 7-6-6. However, the petition in such cases shall request that the dissolution of the united city be submitted to the electors of the united city and the question shall be in the following form:
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    SHALL THE UNITED          YES
 CITY OF.......       ----------------------------------------
 BE DISSOLVED?                NO
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(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/7-2-28

    (65 ILCS 5/7-2-28) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-2-28)
    Sec. 7-2-28. Whenever a united city is formed by a compliance with Section 7-2-1 of municipal government with alderpersons chosen from wards or districts, the united city shall be and the decision is in favor of a managerial form governed, after the first election held in compliance with Section 7-2-7, by a council composed of a mayor and a board of alderpersons selected by the electors of the united city as provided by the provisions of this Code relating to the election of city officers, except all elections in a united city are controlled by the City Election Law as provided in Section 7-2-6, and by a municipal manager appointed by the council as provided in Article 5.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 7 Div. 3

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 7 Div. 3 heading)
DIVISION 3. DISCONNECTION

65 ILCS 5/7-3-1

    (65 ILCS 5/7-3-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-3-1)
    Sec. 7-3-1. Within one year of the organization of any municipality under the provisions of Divisions 2 and 3 of Article 2 of this Code, any territory which has been included therein may be disconnected from such municipality if the territory sought to be disconnected is (1) upon the border, but within the boundary of the municipality, (2) contains 20 or more acres, (3) if disconnected will not result in the isolation of any part of the municipality from the remainder of the municipality, and (4) if disconnected will not be a territory wholly bounded by one or more municipalities or wholly bounded by one or more municipalities and a river or lake, (5) if disconnected, the growth prospects and plan and zoning ordinances, if any, of such municipality will not be unreasonably disrupted, (6) if disconnected, no substantial disruption will result to existing municipal service facilities such as, but not limited to, sewer systems, street lighting, water mains, garbage collection and fire protection, (7) if disconnected the municipality will not be unduly harmed through loss of tax revenue in the future. The procedure for disconnection shall be as follows:
    A written petition directed to the circuit court of the county in which the territory proposed to be disconnected is located and if such territory is located in more than one county then to the circuit court of the county in which the greater part of such territory may be located, which petition shall be signed by a majority of the electors, if any, residing within the territory and also signed by a majority of the owners of record of land in such territory, and also representing a majority of the area of land in such territory, shall be filed with the clerk of the court within one year of the organization of any municipality under the provisions of Divisions 2 and 3 of Article 2 of this Code. The petition shall set forth the description of the territory to be detached from such municipality, shall allege the pertinent facts in support of the disconnection of such territory and shall pray the court to detach the territory from the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 96-1000, eff. 7-2-10.)

65 ILCS 5/7-3-2

    (65 ILCS 5/7-3-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-3-2)
    Sec. 7-3-2. Upon the filing of the petition as provided in Section 7-3-1, the court shall set the same for public hearing which date of public hearing shall be within 30 days of the date of the filing of the petition. The court shall give at least 10 days notice of such hearing by publishing notice thereof once in a newspaper published in the municipality from which the territory is sought to be detached, or if there is no such newspaper published in such municipality, then such notice shall be published once in a newspaper having a general circulation within such municipality, the date of such publication to be not less than 10 days prior to the date set for the public hearing. The notice (1) shall refer to the petition filed with the court, (2) shall describe the territory proposed to be disconnected, (3) shall indicate the prayer of the petition and the date, time and place at which the public hearing will be held and (4) shall further indicate that the municipality and any persons residing in or owning property in the territory involved or in the municipality from which such territory is sought to be disconnected shall have an opportunity to be heard on the prayer of the petition. Notice of the filing of the petition, the substance of which shall be as hereinabove prescribed for the published notice shall also be mailed to the presiding officer of the municipality from which the territory is sought to be disconnected.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3740.)

65 ILCS 5/7-3-3

    (65 ILCS 5/7-3-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-3-3)
    Sec. 7-3-3. The public hearing may be continued from time to time by the court. After such public hearing and having heard any and all persons desiring to be heard, including the municipality and any and all persons residing in or owning property in the territory involved or in the municipality from which such territory is sought to be disconnected, if the court shall find that all the allegations of the petition are true, the court shall grant the prayer of the petition and shall enter an order disconnecting the territory from the municipality, which order shall be entered of record in the court and the clerk of the court shall file a certified copy of such order with the clerk of the municipality from which such territory has been detached. If the court shall find that the allegations contained in the petition are not true then the court shall enter an order dismissing the same. However, the disconnection of any territory from the municipality shall not exempt such territory from taxation for the purpose of paying any indebtedness incurred by the corporate authorities of the municipality prior to the filing of the petition for disconnection and such territory shall be assessed and taxed to pay such indebtedness until such indebtedness is completely paid, the same as though the territory had not been disconnected.
(Source: P.A. 83-343.)

65 ILCS 5/7-3-4

    (65 ILCS 5/7-3-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-3-4)
    Sec. 7-3-4. Any territory, within any municipality, which is upon the border but within the boundary of the municipality may be disconnected from the municipality, in the discretion of its corporate authorities as follows:
    A written petition, signed by owners of record representing a majority of the area of land in such territory, shall be filed with the clerk of the municipality, requesting that the specified territory be disconnected from the municipality. The petition shall be filed at least 30 days before it is considered by the corporate authorities. The petition shall be accompanied with the certificate of the proper county clerk, showing that all city taxes or assessments due up to the time of presenting the petition are fully paid. The corporate authorities, in their discretion, may disconnect the territory from the municipality, by an ordinance passed by a majority of the members elected to the city council, or board of trustees, as the case may be.
(Source: P.A. 83-656.)

65 ILCS 5/7-3-5

    (65 ILCS 5/7-3-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-3-5)
    Sec. 7-3-5. A copy of the ordinance disconnecting territory from any municipality, certified by the clerk of that municipality, shall within 90 days be filed for recordation in the Recorder's office and with the County Clerk of the county in which the disconnected territory is situated.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 3135.)

65 ILCS 5/7-3-6

    (65 ILCS 5/7-3-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-3-6)
    Sec. 7-3-6. The owner or owners of record of any area of land consisting of one or more tracts, lying within the corporate limits of any municipality may have such territory disconnected which (1) contains 20 or more acres; (2) is located on the border of the municipality; (3) if disconnected, will not result in the isolation of any part of the municipality from the remainder of the municipality; (4) if disconnected, the growth prospects and plan and zoning ordinances, if any, of such municipality will not be unreasonably disrupted; (5) if disconnected, no substantial disruption will result to existing municipal service facilities, such as, but not limited to, sewer systems, street lighting, water mains, garbage collection, and fire protection; (6) if disconnected, the municipality will not be unduly harmed through loss of tax revenue in the future; and (7) does not contain any territory designated as part of a redevelopment project area as that term is defined in subsection (p) of Section 11-74.4-3 of this Code or any territory otherwise subject to tax increment financing by the municipality. Item (7) applies to petitions and actions pending on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 100th General Assembly as well as petitions and actions commenced on or after that date. The procedure for disconnection shall be as follows: The owner or owners of record of any such area of land shall file a petition in the circuit court of the county where the land is situated, alleging facts in support of the disconnection. The municipality from which disconnection is sought shall be made a defendant, and it, or any taxpayer residing in that municipality, may appear and defend against the petition. If the court finds that the allegations of the petition are true and that the area of land is entitled to disconnection it shall order the specified land disconnected from the designated municipality. If the circuit court finds that the allegations contained in the petition are not true, the court shall enter an order dismissing the petition.
    An area of land, or any part thereof, disconnected under the provisions of this Section from a municipality which was incorporated at least 2 years prior to the date of the filing of such petition for disconnection shall not be subdivided into lots and blocks within one year from the date of such disconnecting. A plat of any such proposed subdivision shall not be accepted for recording or registration within such one year period, unless the land comprising such proposed subdivision shall have been thereafter incorporated into a municipality.
(Source: P.A. 100-1134, eff. 11-28-18.)

65 ILCS 5/7-3-6.1

    (65 ILCS 5/7-3-6.1)
    Sec. 7-3-6.1. Notice to the payor of real estate taxes. When territory is proposed to be disconnected by court order under this Article, the corporate authorities or petitioners initiating the action shall notify each person who pays real estate taxes on property within that territory unless the person is a petitioner. The notice shall be served by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, at least 20 days before a court hearing or other court action. If the person who pays real estate taxes on the property is not the owner of record, then the payor shall notify the owner of record of the proposed disconnection.
(Source: P.A. 89-666, eff. 8-14-96.)

65 ILCS 5/7-3-6.2

    (65 ILCS 5/7-3-6.2)
    Sec. 7-3-6.2. Split lots. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, the owner or owners of record of a split residential lot may disconnect a portion of the lot which (i) is a residentially zoned and platted lot currently lying partially within the corporate limits of and governed by 2 or more municipalities or lying within the unincorporated area of a county and also within the corporate limits of one or more municipalities, and contains less than 20 acres; (ii) is located on the border of the municipality; and (iii) if disconnected, will not result in the isolation of any part of the municipality from the remainder of the municipality. The owner or owners seeking to disconnect a portion of a split lot from a municipality must petition the court in the manner provided in Section 7-3-6 of this Code. In determining whether a lot shall be disconnected under this Section, the court may consider the following: (i) if disconnected, the growth prospects and planning and zoning ordinances, if any, of the municipality will not be unreasonably disrupted; (ii) if disconnected, no substantial disruption will result to existing municipal service facilities, such as, but not limited to, sewer systems, street lighting, water mains, garbage collection, and fire protection; and (iii) if disconnected, the municipality will not be unduly harmed through loss of tax revenue in the future.
    An area of land, or any part thereof, disconnected under the provisions of this Section from a municipality which was incorporated at least 2 years prior to the date of the filing of the petition for disconnection shall not be subdivided into lots or blocks within one year from the date of disconnection. A plat of any such proposed subdivision shall not be accepted for recording within such one-year period, unless the land comprising such proposed subdivision shall have been thereafter annexed into a municipality.
(Source: P.A. 93-1007, eff. 1-1-05.)

65 ILCS 5/7-3-7

    (65 ILCS 5/7-3-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-3-7)
    Sec. 7-3-7. The disconnection of any such area of land shall not exempt it from taxation for the purpose of paying any indebtedness contracted by the corporate authorities of the municipality, prior to the filing of the petition for disconnection. On the contrary, the territory shall be assessed and taxed to pay such indebtedness until this indebtedness is completely paid, the same as though the territory had not been disconnected. Except for this purpose, no county clerk shall include disconnected territory within the limits of the municipality from which the territory has been disconnected.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-3-8

    (65 ILCS 5/7-3-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-3-8)
    Sec. 7-3-8. Whenever the boundaries of any municipality, containing part or all of any special charter school district, are changed, the clerk of such municipality shall, within 5 days after such boundary change becomes final, notify the school board of any school district which may be affected thereby and the county superintendent of schools specifying the details of such boundary change, including its effective date. Such notices shall be sent by certified mail.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 7 Div. 4

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 7 Div. 4 heading)
DIVISION 4. TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION

65 ILCS 5/7-4-1

    (65 ILCS 5/7-4-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-4-1)
    Sec. 7-4-1. The corporate authorities in all municipalities have jurisdiction in and over all places within one-half mile of the corporate limits for the purpose of enforcing health and quarantine ordinances and regulations.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-4-2

    (65 ILCS 5/7-4-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-4-2)
    Sec. 7-4-2. All property which (1) is owned by a municipality, and (2) lies outside the corporate limits of the municipality, and (3) does not lie within the corporate limits of any municipality, shall be subject to the ordinances, control, and jurisdiction of the municipality in all respects the same as the property owned by the municipality which lies within the corporate limits thereof.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-4-3

    (65 ILCS 5/7-4-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-4-3)
    Sec. 7-4-3. Whenever, as a result of the annexation of the whole of a municipality to another municipality with a population of more than 200,000, unincorporated territory, not a part of either of these municipalities, has been wholly surrounded by the enlarged municipality, the jurisdiction of the enlarged municipality shall extend over the unincorporated territory so surrounded to the same extent as if that territory had been annexed at the same time as the municipality whose annexation caused the territory to be so surrounded.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-4-4

    (65 ILCS 5/7-4-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-4-4)
    Sec. 7-4-4. The corporate authorities in all municipalities have jurisdiction over all waters within or bordering upon the municipality, to the extent of 3 miles beyond the corporate limits, but not beyond the limits of the State. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to authorize a municipality to exercise zoning power or otherwise restrict the use of private property outside of the corporate limits of the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 95-852, eff. 8-18-08.)

65 ILCS 5/7-4-5

    (65 ILCS 5/7-4-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-4-5)
    Sec. 7-4-5. Each municipality which is situated in 2 or more counties, has jurisdiction over the entire territory embraced within its corporate limits for all municipal purposes.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-4-6

    (65 ILCS 5/7-4-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-4-6)
    Sec. 7-4-6. Whenever this Code or any other Act of this State provides that a suit or proceeding affecting the title or possession of land or the assessment or collection of taxes, shall be commenced by a municipality in any court of the county in which the municipality is situated, the reference is to the county in which the land affected or upon which the taxes are assessed or to be assessed and collected is situated.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-4-7

    (65 ILCS 5/7-4-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-4-7)
    Sec. 7-4-7. The territory which is embraced within the corporate limits of adjoining municipalities within any county in this State shall be a police district.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-4-8

    (65 ILCS 5/7-4-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-4-8)
    Sec. 7-4-8. The police of any municipality in such a police district have full authority and power as peace officers and may go into any part of the district to exercise that authority and power. For these purposes the mayor of any municipality in the district, and the chiefs of police therein, shall use the police forces under their control anywhere in the district.
(Source: P.A. 90-593, eff. 6-19-98; 91-319, eff. 7-29-99.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 7 Div. 5

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 7 Div. 5 heading)
DIVISION 5. CHANGE OF SITE

65 ILCS 5/7-5-1

    (65 ILCS 5/7-5-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-5-1)
    Sec. 7-5-1. Whenever a municipality incorporated under any general or special law is in danger of losing all or the greater portion of the land within its corporate limits by reason of the washing away of the bank of any river, or whenever the inhabitants of any limited territory who, as inhabitants of that territory, have land within this State held as a common by virtue of a grant by any person or government having power to make that grant, are in danger of losing all or the greater portion of the territory by reason of the washing away of the bank of any river, that municipality or those inhabitants may acquire by gift or purchase suitable real estate to which the site of that municipality, or of the residence of those inhabitants may be removed. However, this real estate shall be within 3 miles of the former nearest limit of that municipality or territory and shall not be more than is reasonably necessary for the purposes of a new site.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-5-2

    (65 ILCS 5/7-5-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-5-2)
    Sec. 7-5-2. Whenever a municipality or territory is endangered as specified in Section 7-5-1, upon written petition, describing the property sought to be acquired, and signed by not less than three-fourths of the electors of that municipality or territory, and by the owners in fee simple of not less than one-half in value of the remaining territory within the limits of that municipality or territory, the corporate authorities of that municipality, or the trustees of the lands held as a common, by ordinance, may authorize acquisition of the title to the real estate described in the petition.
    Upon the passage of the ordinance, that municipality or the inhabitants of that territory may acquire the title to the real estate described in the petition and ordinance, either by gift or by purchase. A deed of conveyance to the municipality by its corporate name, or to the trustees of the land held as a common, shall vest the title to this real estate for the purposes of this article.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-5-3

    (65 ILCS 5/7-5-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-5-3)
    Sec. 7-5-3. A copy of the ordinance specified in Section 7-5-2 and an accurate map of the property shall be certified by the mayor or president of the municipality, as the case may be, or by the trustees of the land held as a common, and shall be filed with the recorder in the county where the acquired real estate is situated. When this ordinance and map are so certified and filed, the acquired real estate, whether actually adjoining the former site or territory or not, shall be a part of that municipality or territory, and the inhabitants of the acquired real estate shall be entitled to all the corporate rights, powers, annuities, commons, benefits, and franchises, which the inhabitants of that municipality or territory originally possessed, or to which they were entitled.
(Source: P.A. 83-358.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 7 Div. 6

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 7 Div. 6 heading)
DIVISION 6. DISSOLUTION

65 ILCS 5/7-6-1

    (65 ILCS 5/7-6-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-6-1)
    Sec. 7-6-1. Any municipality, incorporated under any general or special law, may be dissolved as follows: Whenever electors in the municipality, equal to a majority of the total vote at the last preceding general municipal election, file a petition with the clerk of the municipality requesting the submission of the question whether the municipality will dissolve its incorporation, that question shall be certified by the clerk to the proper election authorities who shall submit the proposition to the electors of the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/7-6-2

    (65 ILCS 5/7-6-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-6-2)
    Sec. 7-6-2. The question shall read substantially as follows:
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    "Shall the municipal              YES
 corporation of...........     -------------------------------
 be dissolved?"                       NO
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The result shall be entered upon the municipal records.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/7-6-3

    (65 ILCS 5/7-6-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-6-3)
    Sec. 7-6-3. If a majority of the votes cast on the question are "yes," the municipality is dissolved. But if a majority of the votes cast on the question are "no," the corporate authorities shall proceed with the affairs of the municipality as though the referendum had never been held. After a defeat, however, the proposition shall not be submitted to a vote in the same municipality for a period of 22 months.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/7-6-4

    (65 ILCS 5/7-6-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-6-4)
    Sec. 7-6-4. If the vote is in favor of a voluntary dissolution of the municipality there shall be no further elections for municipal officers. The officers acting at the time of this vote shall close up the business affairs of the municipality, and make the necessary conveyances of the title to the municipal property. They may levy and collect taxes for the purpose of paying the debts and obligations of the municipality, but they shall not create any new obligation against the municipality.
    All money remaining after the business affairs of the municipality have been closed up and all the debts and obligations of the municipality have been paid, shall be paid to the school treasurer for the township or school unit, as the case may be, in which the municipality, or a greater part thereof, was situated. This money shall become a part of the school fund of the school district in which the municipality was situated. If the municipality was situated in more than one school district, the trustees of the schools for the specified township or unit shall direct the treasurer for that township or unit to distribute and credit the fund to the specified districts, in the same proportion as the amounts of the assessed valuation of property in these districts, according to the last assessment in these districts, bear to each other.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 854.)

65 ILCS 5/7-6-5

    (65 ILCS 5/7-6-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-6-5)
    Sec. 7-6-5. If the vote is in favor of dissolution, the acting corporate authorities of the dissolved municipality shall give notice of the result of the election to the secretary of state within 10 days after the election. They shall also file within the same time a copy of this notice with the county clerk of the county in which the dissolved municipality was situated.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-6-6

    (65 ILCS 5/7-6-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-6-6)
    Sec. 7-6-6. After the acting corporate authorities of the dissolved municipality (1) have paid all of the debts and obligations of the municipality, (2) have closed up all of the municipal business, and (3) the surplus money, if any, has been paid to the school treasurer for the proper township or school unit, then the acting corporate authorities shall file with the county clerk of the county in which the dissolved municipality was situated, a statement under oath, showing all of the closing up transactions. When this statement is filed, the duty to close up the municipal business is terminated, and all officers of the municipality, whether the terms for which they were elected have expired or not, shall thereupon cease to have any power or authority.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 854.)

65 ILCS 5/7-6-7

    (65 ILCS 5/7-6-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-6-7)
    Sec. 7-6-7. Upon application by the county board of any county to the circuit court, and after a hearing upon such notice as may be directed by such court, any municipality which has less than 50 inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal census may be ordered by the court to dissolve. After service of such order upon the corporate authorities of the municipality acting at that time they shall proceed to close up the business affairs of the municipality as expeditiously as possible and in the same manner as is provided by Sections 7-6-4, 7-6-5 and 7-6-6 in the case of voluntary dissolution. The court may enforce compliance with its order by proceedings for contempt. If ever there is in existence any municipality in which the Bureau of the Census did not determine the population when the last preceding decennial census was taken, the county board of the county in which such municipality is located may, at county expense, arrange with the Bureau of the Census to take a special census of such municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/7-6-8

    (65 ILCS 5/7-6-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-6-8)
    Sec. 7-6-8. All courts shall take judicial notice of (1) the existence of Illinois municipalities, (2) of the counties in which they are situated, (3) of the changes made in the municipal territory, and (4) of the dissolution of municipalities.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 7 Div. 7

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 7 Div. 7 heading)
DIVISION 7. CONSOLIDATIONS

65 ILCS 5/7-7-1

    (65 ILCS 5/7-7-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-7-1)
    Sec. 7-7-1. Application of Division. This Division shall apply to consolidations of municipalities in this State in counties with less than 200,000 inhabitants, is alternative to any other method of unification allowed by law, and implements the provisions of Article VII, Section 12 of the Illinois Constitution.
(Source: P.A. 85-1159.)

65 ILCS 5/7-7-2

    (65 ILCS 5/7-7-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-7-2)
    Sec. 7-7-2. Definitions. In this Division:
    (a) "Consolidation" means the process by which 2 or more municipalities are simultaneously dissolved and a new municipality is incorporated.
    (b) "Consolidating municipality" means a municipality or municipalities which undergo consolidation, thereby being dissolved.
    (c) "Consolidated municipality" means the municipality which is created by consolidation.
    (d) "Consolidation ordinance" means an ordinance to be approved by referendum as provided in this Division which shall define the form of government of the consolidated municipality and provide for the orderly succession of powers, functions, assets, liabilities and personnel of the consolidating municipalities to the consolidated municipality.
    (e) "Transition committee" means a committee composed of the Mayor or Village President or designee thereof of each consolidating municipality.
(Source: P.A. 85-1159.)

65 ILCS 5/7-7-3

    (65 ILCS 5/7-7-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-7-3)
    Sec. 7-7-3. Power to Consolidate. Any 2 or more municipalities, located in one or more counties each with less than 200,000 inhabitants according to the most recent federal census, which are contiguous or which upon consolidation shall be contiguous, may consolidate by compliance with this Division. Any 2 or more municipalities shall be deemed contiguous for purposes of this Division notwithstanding that they are separated by a park district or a forest preserve district, or by a railroad or public utility right-of-way or a highway or a toll highway under the jurisdiction of any township or any department or division of the State of Illinois, but upon consolidation, such park district, forest preserve district, right-of-way, highway or toll highway shall not be considered to be part of the consolidated municipality.
(Source: P.A. 85-1159.)

65 ILCS 5/7-7-4

    (65 ILCS 5/7-7-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-7-4)
    Sec. 7-7-4. Public Question; Consolidation Ordinance. A public question for consolidation shall be initiated in accordance with Section 28-7 of The Election Code, as now or hereafter amended. Each petition or resolution shall be accompanied by and shall incorporate by reference a proposed consolidation ordinance, which shall be identical, except as to matters of form, for each consolidating municipality. The consolidation ordinance shall be entitled "Ordinance Providing for the Consolidation of the Cities, Villages or Incorporated Towns of (here insert the names of the consolidating municipalities) Into a Single Municipality with the Interim Name of (insert proposed interim name of consolidated municipality)". The ordinance in its proposed form shall be placed on file with the clerk of each of the consolidating municipalities. The clerk of each consolidating municipality shall place such ordinance on file and make it available for public inspection.
    The consolidation ordinance shall provide, at a minimum, for the following: (1) the minimum number of municipalities or the specific municipalities in which the approval of the voters shall be necessary to effect the consolidation; (2) procedures for the selection of the permanent name of the consolidated municipality; (3) the compensation of the corporate authorities of the consolidated municipality; (4) the date the consolidation shall be effective; (5) procedures for the orderly succession of powers, functions, assets, liabilities and personnel and the merger of the administrative offices of the consolidating municipalities; (6) the dates for election of the initial corporate authorities and other elected officers of the consolidated municipality; (7) the identity of the members of the transition committee; and (8) a form of government for the consolidated municipality, including: (i) the powers and functions of the various officers; (ii) their terms of office, whether those terms shall be staggered and if so, the procedure for staggering the terms of the initial officers; (iii) the manner of selection of the officers; and (iv) if the form of government is other than a form established by this Code, whether the positions of treasurer and clerk are elective or appointive. The consolidation ordinance may contain such other matters as are necessary or appropriate for the purposes of implementing the consolidation.
(Source: P.A. 85-1159.)

65 ILCS 5/7-7-5

    (65 ILCS 5/7-7-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-7-5)
    Sec. 7-7-5. Form of government. The consolidation ordinance may specify any form of government established by this Code or may define any other form of government not prohibited by law. It is the intention of this Section to permit the adoption of an existing form of government or the creation of a new form of government pursuant to Article VII of the Illinois Constitution.
(Source: P.A. 85-1159.)

65 ILCS 5/7-7-6

    (65 ILCS 5/7-7-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-7-6)
    Sec. 7-7-6. Publication of consolidation ordinance. At any time not less than 30 nor more than 60 days prior to the referendum thereon, the consolidation ordinance shall be published by the clerk in a newspaper of general circulation in each of the consolidating municipalities.
(Source: P.A. 85-1159.)

65 ILCS 5/7-7-7

    (65 ILCS 5/7-7-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-7-7)
    Sec. 7-7-7. Referendum. A consolidation ordinance shall be effective only upon its approval by a referendum conducted pursuant to Section 28-7 of The Election Code, as now or hereafter amended.
(Source: P.A. 85-1159.)

65 ILCS 5/7-7-8

    (65 ILCS 5/7-7-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-7-8)
    Sec. 7-7-8. Approval of Referendum by Voters in Less Than All of the Consolidating Municipalities. Unless otherwise provided in the consolidation ordinance, if the consolidation referendum is approved by the voters in less than all of the consolidating municipalities, the consolidation shall only be effective as to those municipalities in which the referendum is approved and which are contiguous as of the date of the consolidation.
(Source: P.A. 85-1159.)

65 ILCS 5/7-7-9

    (65 ILCS 5/7-7-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-7-9)
    Sec. 7-7-9. Form of Question. The question to be submitted to the voters of each consolidating municipality for approval shall be in substantially the following form:
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Shall the city, village or incorporated
town (as the case may be) of.............
be consolidated with the cities, villages
or incorporated towns of ................
(and in this manner as far as necessary          YES
filling the blanks with the names of
municipalities to be consolidated) to form
a single municipality with the form of
government and according to the terms of
that certain "Ordinance Providing For the
Consolidation of the Cities, Villages or      ----------------
Incorporated Towns of ..... into
a Single Municipality with the Interim
Name of ..... "(filling the blanks
with appropriate words from the title of
the consolidation ordinance) filed with
the city, village or incorporated town           NO
of ..... on .....? (here filling
in the blanks with the name of the
municipality which has filed the
consolidation ordinance and the date
of filing)
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    No other proposition shall appear thereon. The reference in the proposition to the consolidation ordinance shall be deemed proper notice to the electors of what is contemplated by the proposition.
(Source: P.A. 85-1159.)

65 ILCS 5/7-7-10

    (65 ILCS 5/7-7-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-7-10)
    Sec. 7-7-10. Transition Matters. (a) The corporate authorities of each municipality in which the consolidation ordinance has been approved by the voters shall adopt the consolidation ordinance at their first regular meeting following the election and declaration of the results thereof. Thereafter, the consolidation ordinance shall take effect as an intergovernmental agreement of the municipalities in which it is effective.
    (b) The transition committee shall hold its initial meeting within 5 days after approval of the consolidation ordinance by the voters and its adoption by each of the consolidating municipalities. The transition committee shall exercise those powers and perform those functions set forth in the consolidation ordinance to effect the orderly succession of powers, functions, assets, liabilities and personnel, to effect the merger of the administrative offices of the consolidating municipalities, and to propose a permanent name for the consolidated municipality.
    (c) The transition committee shall prepare a code of ordinances for the consolidated municipality which shall set forth the powers and duties of the corporate authorities thereof. The code of ordinances and a permanent name for the consolidated municipality shall be submitted for approval by the corporate authorities of the consolidated municipality at their initial organizational meeting.
    (d) Unless otherwise provided expressly or impliedly in the consolidation ordinance, every valid ordinance of a consolidating municipality shall upon consolidation remain valid within the territory of that consolidating municipality until repealed expressly or impliedly by legislation of the consolidated municipality on the same subject.
    (e) Proposed Permanent Name. In determining the permanent name of the new municipality the transition committee and the Secretary of State shall follow insofar as applicable the provisions of Section 2-1-7 of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 85-1159.)

65 ILCS 5/7-7-11

    (65 ILCS 5/7-7-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-7-11)
    Sec. 7-7-11. Elections of Initial Officers of Consolidated Municipalities. (a) The day of the first election of officers of the consolidated municipality shall be the next consolidated election established pursuant to Section 2A-1.1 of The Election Code, as now or hereafter amended, following the consolidation referendum. The day of the first primary election of officers of the consolidated municipality shall be the next consolidated primary election pursuant to Section 2A-1.1 of The Election Code, as now or hereafter amended, following the consolidation referendum.
    (b) The first election of officers of the consolidated municipality shall be conducted in accordance with The Election Code, as now or hereafter amended, except that the duties of the local election official and boards set forth in The Election Code shall be performed by the officers designated in subsection (c) of this Section and the nominating petitions shall meet the requirements of subsection (d) of this Section. All elections after such first election of officers shall be conducted in accordance with The Election Code, as now or hereafter amended.
    (c) For the first election of officers of the consolidated municipality, the municipal clerk of one of the consolidating municipalities in which the consolidation ordinance was approved by referendum, who shall be designated by the consolidation ordinance, shall perform the duties required of the local election official by The Election Code. For such first election of officers, the municipal clerks of all of the municipalities in which the consolidation ordinance was approved by referendum shall constitute an electoral board to perform the duties required of the municipal officers electoral board by The Election Code and shall also constitute a canvassing board to perform the duties required of officers charged by The Election Code with the duties of canvassing returns.
    (d) For the first election of officers of the consolidated municipality, with respect to the number of signatures required by The Election Code for nominating petitions for partisan candidates, the number of qualified primary electors in each consolidating municipality in which the consolidation ordinance was approved by referendum shall be added together to derive a sum which shall be deemed the number of qualified primary electors of the consolidated municipality. For such first election of officers, with respect to the number of signatures required by The Election Code for nominating petitions for independent candidates and candidates of newly formed political parties, the number of voters in each consolidating municipality in which the consolidation ordinance was approved by referendum who voted at the next preceding regular election in each consolidating municipality shall be added together to derive a sum which shall be deemed the number of persons voting in the next preceding election in which the consolidated municipality voted as a unit.
    (e) The earliest date for circulation of nominating petitions for the first election of officers of the consolidated municipality and the filing date for such petitions shall be as established by The Election Code, as now or hereafter amended; provided, however, that nothing in The Election Code or in this Code shall be construed as preventing the circulation of nominating petitions for such first election prior to the date of the consolidation referendum, so long as the requirements of The Election Code, as now or hereafter amended, relating to the earliest date for such circulation are otherwise met.
(Source: P.A. 85-1159.)

65 ILCS 5/7-7-12

    (65 ILCS 5/7-7-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 7-7-12)
    Sec. 7-7-12. Time and Effect of Consolidation. (a) Consolidation shall occur immediately upon the taking of office of the corporate authorities of the consolidated municipality. The consolidated municipality shall immediately be incorporated and shall thenceforth be deemed a municipality incorporated pursuant to this Code. Upon incorporation, the chief executive officer of the consolidated municipality shall comply with Section 2-1-5 of this Code relating to records of incorporation.
    (b) Simultaneously with the incorporation of the consolidated municipality, the consolidating municipalities are dissolved. Except for the notice procedures contained in Section 7-6-5 of this Code, dissolution procedures in this Code shall not apply.
    (c) The terms of offices of the elected officials of the consolidating municipalities, if they otherwise would have expired, shall be extended until the elected officials of the consolidated municipality take office. Provided, however, that no consolidation ordinance shall provide for or result in such an extension of office to a date more than one year following the date of the referendum.
    (d) The consolidated municipality shall have the territory and inhabitants, and shall succeed to all rights and property of every kind and description, as well as all obligations and liabilities of every kind and description, of the consolidating municipalities. No consolidation shall adversely affect any vested right held by any person in respect of any consolidating municipality. No suit or prosecution of any kind involving a consolidating municipality shall be affected by any consolidation except insofar as it is necessary to substitute parties. However, when a change in the form of government makes applicable a provision in this Code that gives a different remedy in such suit or prosecution, the remedy shall be cumulative to the remedies before provided.
    (e) Except as hereinafter provided, the consolidated municipality shall assume and pay all debts and liabilities, and shall perform all contracts of the consolidating municipalities. Upon consolidation, the title to all property which belonged to the consolidating municipalities vests in the consolidated municipality, to be held, however, for the same purposes and uses, and subject to the same conditions as before consolidation.
    (f) With respect to the property of the consolidating municipalities, the consolidated municipality may merge, interconnect and manage any municipally owned facility, utility, water, sewerage or sewerage disposal system, provided that such merger, interconnection or management does not adversely affect the rights of any existing bond holders. The county clerk shall continue to extend tax rates existing as of the date of consolidation upon the taxable property of the consolidating municipality alone until the payment of the principal or interest of the bonds of the consolidating municipality is complete. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to prevent the consolidated municipality from incurring indebtedness for the consolidated municipality as a whole after its consolidation.
(Source: P.A. 85-1159.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 8

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 heading)
ARTICLE 8
FINANCE

65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 1 heading)
DIVISION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

65 ILCS 5/8-1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/8-1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-1-1)
    Sec. 8-1-1. The corporate authorities may control the finances of the corporation.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-1-1.5

    (65 ILCS 5/8-1-1.5)
    Sec. 8-1-1.5. Internal auditor. The city council or board of trustees, as appropriate, may create the office of internal auditor. The duties of the internal auditor shall be to report directly to the council or board regarding the state of the finances of the municipality. The internal auditor may be appointed as provided by ordinance.
(Source: P.A. 93-483, eff. 1-1-04.)

65 ILCS 5/8-1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/8-1-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-1-2)
    Sec. 8-1-2. The corporate authorities may appropriate money for corporate purposes only and provide for payment of debts and expenses of the corporation.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-1-2.5

    (65 ILCS 5/8-1-2.5)
    Sec. 8-1-2.5. Expenses for economic development. The corporate authorities may appropriate and expend funds for economic development purposes, including, without limitation, the making of grants to any other governmental entity or commercial enterprise that are deemed necessary or desirable for the promotion of economic development within the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 97-94, eff. 7-11-11.)

65 ILCS 5/8-1-3

    (65 ILCS 5/8-1-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-1-3)
    Sec. 8-1-3. The corporate authorities may borrow money on the credit of the corporation for corporate purposes, and issue bonds therefor, in such amounts and form, and on such conditions unless otherwise provided in this Code as the corporate authorities prescribe. Before, or at the time of incurring any indebtedness, the corporate authorities shall provide for the collection of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the interest on the debt as it falls due, and also to pay and discharge the principal thereof within 20 years after contracting the debt.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-1-3.1

    (65 ILCS 5/8-1-3.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-1-3.1)
    Sec. 8-1-3.1. Borrowing from financial institutions. The corporate authorities may borrow money for corporate purposes from one fund for the use of another fund providing such borrowing shall be repaid within the current fiscal year.
    The corporate authorities may also borrow money from any bank or other financial institution provided such money shall be repaid within 10 years from the time the money is borrowed. The mayor or president of the municipality, as the case may be, shall execute a promissory note or similar debt instrument, but not a bond, to evidence the indebtedness incurred by the borrowing. The obligation to make the payments due under the promissory note or other debt instrument shall be a lawful direct general obligation of the municipality payable from the general funds of the municipality and such other sources of payment as are otherwise lawfully available. The promissory note or other debt instrument shall be authorized by an ordinance passed by the corporate authorities and shall be valid whether or not an appropriation with respect to that ordinance is included in any annual or supplemental appropriation adopted by the corporate authorities. The indebtedness incurred under this Section, when aggregated with the existing indebtedness of the municipality, may not exceed the debt limitation provided in Section 8-5-1 of this Code. "Financial institution" means any bank, savings bank, savings and loan association, or credit union established under the laws of the United States, this State, or any other state; any regional planning commission or joint regional planning commission established in accordance with Section 5-14001 or Section 5-14003 of the Counties Code; or the Illinois Finance Authority.
(Source: P.A. 103-187, eff. 1-1-24.)

65 ILCS 5/8-1-4

    (65 ILCS 5/8-1-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-1-4)
    Sec. 8-1-4. The corporate authorities may provide for the consolidation or refunding of maturing bonds and the funding of judgment debts, and to issue bonds in place of maturing bonds or judgment debts.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-1-5

    (65 ILCS 5/8-1-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-1-5)
    Sec. 8-1-5. Whenever in any fiscal year an ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds is approved by the electors in any municipality with a population of 500,000 or more, subsequent to the passage of the annual appropriation ordinance, the corporate authorities have the power, anything in this Code to the contrary notwithstanding, to make a supplemental appropriation of so much of the proceeds of the bonds, so authorized, as is required for expenditure during the remainder of the current fiscal year for the purpose set forth in the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-1-6

    (65 ILCS 5/8-1-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-1-6)
    Sec. 8-1-6. Neither the corporate authorities nor any department or officer of any municipality shall add to the municipal expenditures in any fiscal year anything over and above the amount provided for in the annual appropriation ordinance of that year. No expenditure for an improvement to be paid for out of the general fund of the municipality shall exceed in any fiscal year the amount provided for that improvement in the annual appropriation ordinance.
    However, nothing herein contained shall prevent the corporate authorities, by a two-thirds vote, from making additional appropriations for the purpose of making improvements or restorations, the necessity for which is caused by any casualty or accident happening after the annual appropriation ordinance is passed, nor from making additional appropriations necessary to meet any emergency, happening after and unforeseen at the time of passing the annual appropriation ordinance. Emergency, as used in this section, means a condition requiring immediate action to suppress or prevent the spread of disease, or to prevent or remove imminent danger to persons or property. For the purpose of providing for these additional appropriations, the corporate authorities, by a two-thirds vote, may authorize the mayor, or village president, and the finance committee, or in municipalities under the commission form of municipal government the mayor and commissioner of accounts and finances, to borrow the amount of money necessary therefor for a space of time not extending beyond the close of the next fiscal year. The sum borrowed and the interest thereon, shall be added to the amount authorized to be raised in the next general tax levy and embraced therein.
    Should a judgment be obtained against a municipality, the mayor, or village president, and the finance committee, or the mayor and commissioner of accounts and finances, in commission form municipalities, under the sanction of the corporate authorities, may borrow a sufficient amount to pay the judgment for a space of time not extending beyond the close of the next fiscal year. This sum and the interest thereon shall in like manner be added to the amount authorized to be raised in the general tax levy of the next year and embraced therein.
    This section shall not apply to municipalities operating under special charters.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-1-7

    (65 ILCS 5/8-1-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-1-7)
    Sec. 8-1-7. (a) Except as provided otherwise in this Section, no contract shall be made by the corporate authorities, or by any committee or member thereof, and no expense shall be incurred by any of the officers or departments of any municipality, whether the object of the expenditure has been ordered by the corporate authorities or not, unless an appropriation has been previously made concerning that contract or expense. Any contract made, or any expense otherwise incurred, in violation of the provisions of this section shall be null and void as to the municipality, and no money belonging thereto shall be paid on account thereof. However, pending the passage of the annual appropriation ordinance for any fiscal year, the corporate authorities may authorize heads of departments or other separate agencies of the municipality to make necessary expenditures for the support thereof upon the basis of the appropriations of the preceding fiscal year. However, if it is determined by two-thirds vote of the corporate authorities then holding office at a regularly scheduled meeting of the corporate authorities that it is expedient and in the best public interest to begin proceedings for the construction of a needed public work, then the provisions of this section shall not apply to the extent that the corporate authorities may employ or contract for professional services necessary for the planning and financing of such public work.
    (b) Notwithstanding any provision of this Code to the contrary, the corporate authorities of any municipality may make contracts for a term exceeding one year and not exceeding the term of the mayor or president holding office at the time the contract is executed, relating to: (1) the employment of a municipal manager, administrator, engineer, health officer, land planner, finance director, attorney, police chief or other officer who requires technical training or knowledge; (2) the employment of outside professional consultants such as engineers, doctors, land planners, auditors, attorneys or other professional consultants who require technical training or knowledge; (3) the provision of data processing equipment and services; or (4) the provision of services which directly relate to the prevention, identification or eradication of disease. In such case the corporate authorities shall include in the annual appropriation ordinance for each fiscal year, an appropriation of a sum of money sufficient to pay the amount which, by the terms of the contract, is to become due and payable during the current fiscal year.
    (c) This section shall not apply to municipalities operating under special charters.
    (d) In order to promote orderly collective bargaining relationships, to prevent labor strife and to protect the interests of the public and the health and safety of the citizens of Illinois, this Section shall not apply to multi-year collective bargaining agreements between public employers and exclusive representatives governed by the provisions of the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act.
     Notwithstanding any provision of this Code to the contrary, the corporate authorities of any municipality may enter into multi-year collective bargaining agreements with exclusive representatives under the provisions of the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act.
    (e) Notwithstanding any provision of this Code to the contrary, the corporate authorities of any municipality may enter into any multi-year contract or otherwise associate for any term under the provisions of Section 10 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution or the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act.
(Source: P.A. 90-517, eff. 8-22-97.)

65 ILCS 5/8-1-8

    (65 ILCS 5/8-1-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-1-8)
    Sec. 8-1-8. All warrants drawn upon the municipal treasurer must be signed by the mayor or president and countersigned by the municipal clerk, or the city comptroller if there is one, stating the particular fund and the appropriation to which the warrant is chargeable, and the person to whom payable. No money shall be paid otherwise than upon such warrants so drawn, except as otherwise provided.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-1-9

    (65 ILCS 5/8-1-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-1-9)
    Sec. 8-1-9. No warrant payable on demand shall be drawn upon the municipal treasurer or against any fund in his possession unless at the time of the drawing there is sufficient money in the appropriate fund in the municipal treasury to pay the warrant.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-1-10

    (65 ILCS 5/8-1-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-1-10)
    Sec. 8-1-10. Interest received by a municipality upon deposits of money derived from special assessments or special taxes and that part of the interest, penalties, and costs received on account of any delinquent special assessment or special tax, which is in excess of 6% annually on the amount of that delinquent special assessment or special tax from the date of the first voucher issued on account of work done to the date of the receipt of the interest, penalties, and costs by the municipality, shall be used first for paying any expense of the municipality in connection with the collection or withdrawal from collection of any delinquent special assessment or special tax or the preservation of the lien thereof, or in connection with the sale or forfeiture of any real estate for delinquent special assessments or special taxes, or in the preservation of the lien of any certificate of sale or tax deed, and secondly shall be used to pay any warrant, for which there are not sufficient funds, for the payment of past due principal or interest on vouchers and bonds issued in anticipation of the collection of the special assessments or special taxes identified by such warrant.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-1-11

    (65 ILCS 5/8-1-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-1-11)
    Sec. 8-1-11. Whenever a municipality does not have sufficient money in its treasury to meet all necessary expenses and liabilities of the municipality, including all expenses for building purposes, the corporate authorities may issue and sell warrants drawn against and in anticipation of taxes already levied for the particular funds from which these expenses and liabilities may be paid, to the extent of 85% of the total amount of those taxes. However, in municipalities in which there has been created a working cash fund pursuant to the provisions of Division 6 of this Article 8, no tax anticipation warrants shall be drawn against taxes levied for general corporate purposes for such an amount that the aggregate of (1) the amount of those warrants, and the interest to accrue thereon, and (2) the aggregate amount of those warrants theretofore drawn against those taxes and the interest accrued and to accrue thereon, and (3) the aggregate amount of money theretofore transferred from the working cash fund to the general fund of that municipality, exceeds 90% of the actual or estimated amount of those taxes extended or to be extended by the county clerk upon the books of the collector or collectors of state and county taxes within that municipality. Tax anticipation warrants drawn and issued under this section shall show upon their face that they are payable in the numerical order of their issuance solely from the anticipated taxes when these anticipated taxes are collected and not otherwise. These warrants shall be received by any collector of taxes in payment of the taxes against which they are issued, and the taxes against which these warrants are drawn shall be set apart and held for their payment.
(Source: P.A. 81-165.)

65 ILCS 5/8-1-12

    (65 ILCS 5/8-1-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-1-12)
    Sec. 8-1-12. Each warrant issued under Section 8-1-11 may be made payable at the time fixed in the warrant and shall bear interest, payable only out of the taxes against which it is drawn, at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, from the date of its issuance until paid, or until notice that the money for its payment is available, and that it will be paid on presentation, is given by publication in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality. However, a lower rate of interest may be specified in the warrant, in which case the interest shall be computed and paid at that lower rate. The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/8-1-13

    (65 ILCS 5/8-1-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-1-13)
    Sec. 8-1-13. Every municipality holding in its treasury funds which are set aside for use for particular purposes, but which are not immediately necessary for those purposes, by ordinance, may use those funds, or any of them, in the purchase of tax anticipation warrants issued by the municipality possessing the funds against taxes levied by that municipality. These warrants shall bear interest not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract. All interest upon these warrants, and all money paid in redemption of these warrants or received from the resale thereof, shall at once be credited to and placed in the particular fund used to purchase the specified warrants.
    However, a municipality so using any of its funds for the purchase of such tax anticipation warrants shall not apply to the payment thereof while so held by it any taxes against and in anticipation of which the warrants were issued, unless and until all warrants and the interest thereon, issued by that municipality against and in anticipation of the same taxes and sold to other purchasers have been first paid or money sufficient for the payment thereof has been deposited in the municipal treasury as a special fund to be used solely for the purpose of paying to the other purchasers the warrants and the interest thereon when presented. Nothing contained in this section shall prevent the resale or reissue of any warrants as provided in Section 8-1-14.
    Likewise, every municipality by ordinance may use the money in those funds in the purchase of bonds issued by the municipality, possessing the funds and representing the obligation and pledging the credit of that municipality, or bonds and other interest bearing obligations of the United States or of the State of Illinois. All interest upon these bonds or obligations and all money paid in redemption of these bonds or obligations or realized from the sale thereof, if afterwards sold, shall at once be credited to and placed in the particular fund used to purchase specified bonds or obligations.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/8-1-14

    (65 ILCS 5/8-1-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-1-14)
    Sec. 8-1-14. If at any time it is deemed expedient to convert into money any tax anticipation warrants theretofore issued and purchased with public funds pursuant to the provisions of Section 8-1-13, before receipt of the taxes in anticipation of which the warrants were issued, the corporate authorities of the municipality, by ordinance or resolution, may authorize a resale of such warrants and adjust the interest rate thereon, or may authorize the issuance and sale of a like principal amount of new warrants for the same purpose and in anticipation of the same taxes as the original warrants were issued. These new warrants may have any date subsequent to the date of the original tax anticipation warrants. The new tax anticipation warrants shall be of the denomination and shall bear interest at the rate, not to exceed the statutory rate, that is authorized by the ordinance or resolution specified in this section. In a municipality which constitutes a school district, and in which the corporate authorities are required annually to levy all school taxes, the issuance of such new warrants in anticipation of school taxes, or the resale of such original warrants with adjusted interest rate, shall be approved by the board of education of that school district.
    Simultaneously with the delivery of these new tax anticipation warrants, a like principal amount of the original warrants that were issued against the same tax that is anticipated by the new warrants shall be paid and cancelled. The proceeds of the sale of these new tax anticipation warrants shall be used first to restore to the fund or funds so invested in the original tax anticipation warrants, money equivalent to the par value and accrued interest of the original tax anticipation warrants and the balance, if any, shall revert to the fund for the creation of which the tax so anticipated was levied. Warrants resold or reissued pursuant to the provisions of this section shall have the same incidents of priority with respect to payment and shall be paid in all respects in the same manner as other warrants issued in anticipation of the same tax and sold in the first instance to any purchaser other than the issuing municipality.
    When tax anticipation warrants are reissued they shall bear the index numerical designation of the original warrants and shall be subnumbered consecutively in the order of reissuance, and shall be paid in the direct order of reissuance, beginning with the earliest subnumber.
    In determining the priority of payment of more than one series of tax anticipation warrants against the collection of the same tax, the various series shall be treated as having been issued on the date of the original issue of each series of warrants. The series prior in point of time as thus determined shall be paid first.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-1-15

    (65 ILCS 5/8-1-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-1-15)
    Sec. 8-1-15. Any municipality having a population of 500,000 or more, holding in its treasury any fund set aside for use for a particular purpose that is not immediately necessary for that purpose, at any time by ordinance may advance the money in that fund, or such part thereof as may be required, to the board of local improvements of that municipality. The board shall apply this money toward the payment of any final judgment of condemnation rendered in any proceeding involving the taking or damaging of private property for a local improvement of that municipality, the cost of which is to be defrayed wholly or partly by special assessment or special taxation.
    Before any money is actually so advanced, the corporate authorities, by the same ordinance, shall require the board of local improvements to execute and deposit with the comptroller of the municipality a written pledge or security to the entire extent of the special assessment or special tax, for the repayment of the advance out of the proceeds of the special assessment or special tax. The comptroller shall give a written receipt for this pledge or security. After such a pledge or security is so executed and deposited, all money paid on account of the principal and interest of the special assessment or special tax shall be at once credited to and placed in the fund from which the advance was made until the fund is reimbursed for the advance made therefrom. Thereupon, the corporate authorities by ordinance may cancel and release the pledge or security. The entire amount of the advance shall be repaid to the specified fund within 5 years from the date of the passage of the ordinance providing for the advance.
    An advance shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract. The corporate authorities shall make provision for the payment, out of any corporate funds legally available therefor, of any part of this interest which is in excess of the interest paid on account of the special assessment or special tax and placed in the specified fund.
    If there is no comptroller in the municipality, the municipal clerk shall perform the duties of the comptroller specified in this section.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/8-1-16

    (65 ILCS 5/8-1-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-1-16)
    Sec. 8-1-16. In any municipality with a population of 500,000 or more the corporate authorities may levy a tax annually upon all the taxable property in the municipality at a rate that will produce not to exceed $4,500,000 upon the valuation to be ascertained by the assessment of such property for purposes of taxation for the year in which each such levy is made. This tax, if levied, shall be for the purpose of paying judgments entered against the municipality prior to January 1, 1941, and tort judgments and judgments for damage to or for the taking of private property for public use entered after January 1, 1941. This tax shall be levied and collected in the same manner as the general taxes of the municipality. It shall be known as the judgment tax and shall be in addition to the maximum of all other taxes which the municipality is now, or may be hereafter, authorized by law to levy upon the aggregate valuation of all taxable property within the municipality.
    All money received from this tax shall be set apart in a separate fund and shall be used solely for the purpose of paying judgments as provided for in this section. Judgments against the municipality shall be paid out of this fund in the order in which the judgments were obtained. This order of payment shall not apply to judgments of $1000 or less, which judgments may be paid out of said order and in the order in which these judgments of $1000 or less were obtained.
    Interest accrued on these judgments shall be paid with the principal thereof. However, the interest accrued to any particular date on all judgments payable out of this fund may be paid ratably at any time without payment of the principal thereof. Warrants issued in anticipation of the judgment tax under the provisions of Sections 8-1-11 and 8-1-12 shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/8-1-17

    (65 ILCS 5/8-1-17) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-1-17)
    Sec. 8-1-17. The corporate authorities of any municipality may receive funds from the United States pursuant to the "Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973", Public Law 93-203, and may disburse such funds together with any other municipal funds for the purposes specified in that public law.
    The provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the powers of a home rule municipality.
(Source: P.A. 79-389.)

65 ILCS 5/8-1-18

    (65 ILCS 5/8-1-18) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-1-18)
    Sec. 8-1-18. Purchases made pursuant to this Act shall be made in compliance with the "Local Government Prompt Payment Act", approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly.
(Source: P.A. 84-731.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 2

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 2 heading)
DIVISION 2. ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCES

65 ILCS 5/8-2-1

    (65 ILCS 5/8-2-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-2-1)
    Sec. 8-2-1. Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 8-2-1 through 8-2-8, the corporate authorities in municipalities with a population of 500,000 or more, shall pass an ordinance within the last 60 days of each fiscal year, to be termed the annual appropriation ordinance. In this ordinance the corporate authorities, subject to the limitations contained in Sections 8-2-1 through 8-2-8, may appropriate such sums of money as are deemed necessary to defray all necessary expenses and liabilities of the municipality to be paid or incurred during the next fiscal year.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-2-2

    (65 ILCS 5/8-2-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-2-2)
    Sec. 8-2-2. Prior to November 15 of each year, the mayor in municipalities specified in Section 8-2-1 shall submit to the corporate authorities the executive budget for the ensuing fiscal year as prepared by the budget director of the municipality and approved by the mayor. The executive budget, as the same may be revised or altered by the corporate authorities, shall provide the basis upon which the annual appropriation ordinance is prepared and enacted.
    The budget document shall set forth estimates, by classes, of all current assets and liabilities of each fund of the municipality, as of the beginning of the fiscal year, for which appropriations are to be made, and the amount of those assets which will be available for appropriation in that year, either for expenditures or charges to be made or incurred during that year or for liabilities unpaid at the beginning thereof. Estimates of taxes to be received from the levies of prior years shall be net, after deducting the amounts estimated to be sufficient to cover the loss and cost of collecting these taxes. These amounts shall include (1) uncollectible taxes, (2) the cost of collecting taxes, (3) the amount of these taxes for the nonpayment of which real estate has been or will be forfeited to the State, and (4) the abatement in the amount of these taxes extended or to be extended upon the collector's books. In order to secure net estimates there also shall be deducted the principal of all unpaid tax anticipation warrants and all interest accrued thereon and an amount estimated to be sufficient to cover all interest to accrue thereon until redemption of these tax anticipation warrants. Estimates of the liabilities of the respective funds shall include (1) all final judgments, including accrued interest thereon, entered against the municipality and unpaid at the beginning of the fiscal year for which the appropriations are made, (2) any amount for which the corporate authorities of the municipality are required to reimburse the working cash fund from the general corporate fund pursuant to the provisions of Division 6 of this Article 8, (3) the taxes levied for the purposes of the reserves provided for in the Illinois Pension Code, as now or hereafter amended and (4) all other liabilities. However, for the purpose of these estimates, judgments, for the payment of which a special tax has been authorized by law, shall not be deemed liabilities of the general corporate fund of the municipality. Also, estimates of taxes to be received from the levies of the years prior to 1945 for general corporate purposes and estimates of the liabilities of the general corporate fund incurred prior to January 1, 1945, shall not be included in the budget document. The budget document shall also set forth detailed estimates of all taxes to be levied for the fiscal year for which the appropriations are to be made, and detailed estimates of all other current revenue to be derived from sources other than such taxes, which will be applicable to expenditures or charges to be made or incurred during that year. All of these estimates shall be so segregated and classified as to funds and in such other manner as to give effect to the requirements of law relating to the respective purposes to which these assets, taxes, and other current revenue are applicable to the end that no expenditure shall be authorized or made for any purpose in excess of funds lawfully available therefor.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 2505.)

65 ILCS 5/8-2-3

    (65 ILCS 5/8-2-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-2-3)
    Sec. 8-2-3. Proposed appropriations in municipalities specified in Section 8-2-1 shall be arranged according to funds and also according to departments and other separate agencies of the municipal government. The budget document shall specify the objects and purposes for which appropriations are to be made and the amount proposed to be appropriated for each object or purpose. It shall include proposed appropriations for (1) all current expenditures or charges to be made or incurred during the fiscal year for which appropriations are made; (2) all final judgments, including accrued interest thereon, entered against the municipality and unpaid at the beginning of that fiscal year, (3) any amount for which the corporate authorities of the municipality are required to reimburse the working cash fund from the general corporate fund pursuant to the provisions of Division 6 of this Article 8, (4) the taxes levied for the purposes of the reserves provided for in the Illinois Pension Code, as now or hereafter amended, (5) all other liabilities, and (6) an amount estimated to be sufficient to cover the loss and cost of collecting taxes to be levied for that fiscal year. This last designated amount shall include (1) uncollectible taxes, (2) the cost of collecting taxes (3) the amount of taxes levied for the nonpayment of which real estate will be forfeited to the state, and (4) the amount of taxes extended upon the collector's books which will be abated. However, the corporate authorities of the municipality shall not be required to appropriate any amount from the general corporate fund of the municipality for the payment of any judgment, for which a special tax has been authorized by law, or for the payment of any other liability of the general corporate fund incurred prior to January 1, 1945.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 2505.)

65 ILCS 5/8-2-4

    (65 ILCS 5/8-2-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-2-4)
    Sec. 8-2-4. The objects and purposes for which appropriations shall be made in municipalities specified in Section 8-2-1 are classified and standardized by the following items, and by such items shall be designated in the budget document, and the annual appropriation ordinance:
    (1) Personal services
    (2) Contractual services
    (3) Travel
    (4) Commodities
    (5) Equipment
    (6) Permanent improvements
    (7) Land
    (8) Contingencies
    An appropriation in one or more of the items above specified shall be construed in accordance with the definitions and limitations specified in Sections 8-2-1 through 8-2-8, unless the appropriation ordinance otherwise provides. An appropriation for a purpose other than one specified and defined in this section and in Section 8-2-5 may be made only as an additional, separate and distinct item, specifically stating the object and purpose thereof.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-2-5

    (65 ILCS 5/8-2-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-2-5)
    Sec. 8-2-5. The items specified in Section 8-2-4 when used in the budget document and appropriation ordinance of municipalities specified in Section 8-2-1 are defined as follows:
    (1) "Personal services": the reward or recompense made for personal services rendered for the municipality by an individual as an officer or employee of a municipality or an instrumentality thereof, or as an independent contractor, including any amount required to be deducted from the reward or recompense of any such person under the provisions of any retirement or tax law, or both.
    (2) "Contractual service": the expenditures incident to the completion of a project or the current conduct and operation of an office, department, board, commission or agency, including, but not limited to, postage and postal charges, surety bond premiums, title insurance, publications, office conveniences and services, exclusive of "commodities" as herein defined, and including also expenditures for rental of property or equipment, repair or maintenance of property or equipment, utility services, professional or technical services, and transportation charges exclusive of "travel" as herein defined.
    (3) "Travel": any expenditure directly incident to official travel by municipal officers and employees or by wards or charges of the municipality involving reimbursement to travelers or direct payment to private agencies providing transportation or related services.
    (4) "Commodities": expenditures in connection with current operation and maintenance for the purchase of articles of a consumable nature which show a material change or appreciable depreciation with first usage, repair parts, and small tools having a unit value not in any instance exceeding $10.
    (5) "Equipment": expenditures for the acquisition, replacement or increase of visible tangible personal property of a non-consumable nature, including livestock.
    (6) "Permanent improvements": expenditures for the acquisition, enlargement or improvement of existing buildings and structures (other than repair), the erection or construction of any structure or work which constitutes a substantial addition to real estate, including the total cost thereof in labor, material and supplies and any other costs and charges necessary or incident to the completion of the building or structure but not including "equipment" as herein defined.
    (7) "Land": expenditures for the acquisition of real estate (or rights therein other than leasehold interests obtained through rental), and consequential damage to real estate occasioned by public improvements, whether obtained by purchase or by condemnation under the eminent domain laws of the state, and for expenses necessarily incidental to such purchase or condemnation.
    (8) "Contingencies": expenditures for purposes not covered in any other item, which purposes could not reasonably have been foreseen and provided for at the time of the enactment of the appropriation ordinance. The amount of any such contingency item for any office, department, board, commission or agency shall in no case exceed $100,000.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-2-6

    (65 ILCS 5/8-2-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-2-6)
    Sec. 8-2-6. Budget document; availability; hearing; limitations on appropriations.
    (a) The corporate authorities in municipalities specified in Section 8-2-1 shall make the budget document as submitted by the mayor conveniently available to public inspection for at least 10 days before the passage of the annual appropriation ordinance, by publication in the journal of the proceedings of the corporate authorities or in another form prescribed by the corporate authorities.
    (b) Not less than one week after the publication of the budget document, and before final action on the appropriation ordinance, the corporate authorities shall hold at least one public hearing on the budget document. Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication in a newspaper having a general circulation in the municipality at least one week before the time of the hearing. After the public hearing and before final action is taken on the appropriation ordinance, the corporate authorities may revise, alter, increase, or decrease the items contained in the budget document. Upon completion of its action on the budget document, the corporate authorities shall enact the budget document as so revised as the annual appropriation ordinance.
    (c) All of the requirements pertaining to the form and substance of the budget document, including limitations, as prescribed in Sections 8-2-1 through 8-2-8, shall be applicable to the appropriation ordinance. Detailed schedules supporting the appropriation ordinance shall be attached to the ordinance and shall be published in the official record of the municipalities simultaneously with the appropriation ordinance, but shall not be considered as an official part of the ordinance.
    (d) The aggregate amount finally appropriated by the appropriation ordinance, including any subsequent amendment of the ordinance, from any fund or for any purpose (including amounts appropriated for judgments and all other unpaid liabilities and all other purposes for which the corporate authorities are by this Section or otherwise by law required to appropriate) shall not exceed the aggregate amount available in that fund or for that purpose as shown by the estimates of the available assets thereof at the beginning of the fiscal year for which appropriations are made and of taxes and other current revenue set forth in the budget document as submitted to the corporate authorities or as revised by the budget director. If the appropriations from any fund as set forth in the appropriation ordinance as finally adopted exceed in the aggregate the maximum amount that the corporate authorities are authorized by this Section to appropriate from the fund, all appropriations made from that fund by the appropriation ordinance are void. In this latter event, the several amounts appropriated for current operation and maintenance expense in the appropriation ordinance of the last preceding fiscal year shall be deemed to be appropriated for the fiscal year for which the void appropriations were made for the objects and purposes, respectively, as specified in the last preceding appropriation ordinance. The several amounts so deemed to be appropriated shall constitute lawful appropriations upon which taxes for the fiscal year for which the void appropriations were made may be levied under Section 8-3-1.
    (e) The corporate authorities may amend the annual appropriation ordinance at their next regular meeting occurring not less than 5 days after the passage of the ordinance, in the same manner as other ordinances. If any item of appropriation contained in the appropriation ordinance is vetoed by the mayor, with a recommendation for a change in that item, the adoption of the recommendation by a yea and nay vote shall be regarded as the equivalent of an amendment of the annual appropriation ordinance with the same effect as if an amendatory ordinance were duly passed. The appropriation ordinance, as originally passed or as subsequently amended, also may be amended at any regular or special meeting of the corporate authorities held not more than 15 days after the first regular meeting of the corporate authorities occurring not less than 5 days after the passage of the ordinance, by repealing or reducing the amount of any item of appropriation contained in the ordinance.
(Source: P.A. 87-1119.)

65 ILCS 5/8-2-7

    (65 ILCS 5/8-2-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-2-7)
    Sec. 8-2-7. Except as otherwise specially provided by law, no further appropriations in municipalities specified in Section 8-2-1 shall be made prior to the passage of the next succeeding annual appropriation ordinance. However, during any fiscal year the corporate authorities in such municipalities may adopt a supplemental appropriation ordinance in an amount not in excess of the aggregate of any additional revenue available to the municipality, or estimated to be received by the municipality subsequent to the adoption of the annual appropriation ordinance for that fiscal year. Such supplemental appropriation ordinance shall only affect revenue that was not available for appropriation when that annual appropriation ordinance was adopted, and the provisions of Section 8-2-6 relating to publication, notice and public hearing shall not be applicable to such supplemental appropriation ordinance or to the budget document forming the basis of such ordinance. At any time during the fiscal year, the corporate authorities by a majority vote of all their members and upon request of the mayor, may make transfers within any department or other separate agency of the municipal government, of sums of money appropriated for one corporate object or purpose to another corporate object or purpose, but the aggregate of transfers from any appropriation shall not exceed 5% of the appropriation. At any time after the first half of each fiscal year, the corporate authorities may, by a two-thirds vote of all of their members, make transfers within any department or other separate agency of the municipal government, of sums of money appropriated for one corporate object or purpose to another corporate object or purpose in excess of the 5% limitation, but no appropriation for any object or purpose shall by virtue of any transfer herein authorized be reduced below an amount sufficient to cover all obligations incurred or to be incurred against that appropriation.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 2672.)

65 ILCS 5/8-2-8

    (65 ILCS 5/8-2-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-2-8)
    Sec. 8-2-8. Nothing contained in Sections 8-2-1 through 8-2-7 shall deprive the corporate authorities of power to provide for the payment from the funds of the municipality of any charge imposed by law without the action of any corporate authority thereof, whenever the payment of the charge has been ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-2-9

    (65 ILCS 5/8-2-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-2-9)
    Sec. 8-2-9. In municipalities with less than 500,000 inhabitants, except as otherwise provided in this Section, the corporate authorities shall pass an ordinance within the first quarter of each fiscal year, to be termed the annual appropriation ordinance. On and after January 1, 2020, if a disaster, state of emergency, or national emergency is declared within the 60 days preceding the end of the first quarter of a municipality's fiscal year and the disaster, emergency, or declaration impacts the municipality, the time limit to pass the annual appropriation ordinance shall be extended for the duration of the disaster or emergency and for 60 days thereafter. During the extended period, the municipality may expend sums of money up to amounts budgeted or appropriated for those objects and purposes in the previous fiscal year to defray all necessary expenses and liabilities of the municipality. In this ordinance, the corporate authorities (i) may appropriate sums of money deemed necessary to defray all necessary expenses and liabilities of the municipalities, including the amounts to be deposited in the reserves provided for in the Illinois Pension Code and (ii) shall specify the objects and purposes for which these appropriations are made and the amount appropriated for each object or purpose. Among the objects and purposes specified shall be the reserves provided for in the Illinois Pension Code. Except as otherwise provided, no further appropriations shall be made at any other time within the same fiscal year, unless a proposition to make each additional appropriation has been first sanctioned by a petition signed by electors of the municipality numbering more than 50% of the number of votes cast for the candidates for mayor or president at the last preceding general municipal election at which a mayor or president was elected, by a petition signed by them, or by a majority of those voting on the question at a regular election or at an emergency referendum authorized in accordance with the general election law. The corporate authorities may by ordinance initiate the submission of the proposition. During any fiscal year, the corporate authorities in municipalities subject to this Section may adopt a supplemental appropriation ordinance in an amount not in excess of the aggregate of any additional revenue available to the municipality, or estimated to be received by the municipality after the adoption of the annual appropriation ordinance for that fiscal year, or from fund balances available when the annual appropriation ordinance was adopted but that were not appropriated at that time. The provisions of this Section prohibiting further appropriations without sanction by petition or election shall not be applicable to the supplemental appropriation for that fiscal year. The corporate authorities at any time, however, by a two-thirds vote of all the members of the body, may make transfers within any department or other separate agency of the municipal government of sums of money appropriated for one corporate object or purpose to another corporate object or purpose, but no appropriation for any object or purpose shall thereby be reduced below an amount sufficient to cover all obligations incurred or to be incurred against the appropriation. Nothing in this Section shall deprive the corporate authorities of the power to provide for and cause to be paid from the funds of the municipality any charge imposed by law without the action of the corporate authorities, the payment of which is ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.
    At least 10 days before the adoption of the annual appropriation ordinance, the corporate authorities of municipalities over 2,000 in population shall make the proposed appropriation ordinance or a formally prepared appropriation or budget document upon which the annual appropriation ordinance will be based conveniently available to public inspection. In addition, the corporate authorities shall hold at least one public hearing on that proposed appropriation ordinance. Notice of this hearing shall be given publication in one or more newspapers published in the municipality or, if there is none published in the municipality, in a newspaper published in the county and having general circulation in the municipality at least 10 days before the time of the public hearing. The notice shall state the time and place of the hearing and the place where copies of the proposed appropriation ordinance or formally prepared appropriation or budget document will be accessible for examination. The annual appropriation ordinance may be adopted at the same meeting at which the public hearing is held or at any time after that public hearing.
    After the public hearing and before final action is taken on the appropriation ordinance, the corporate authorities may revise, alter, increase, or decrease the items contained in the ordinance.
    Notwithstanding any above provision of this Section, any municipality in which Article 5 becomes effective after the annual appropriation ordinance has been passed for the current fiscal year may amend the appropriation ordinance in any manner necessary to make Article 5 fully operative in that municipality for that fiscal year. No amendment shall be construed, however, to affect any tax levy made on the basis of the original appropriation ordinance.
    This Section does not apply to municipalities operating under special charters.
(Source: P.A. 101-640, eff. 6-12-20.)

65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.1

    (65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-2-9.1)
    Sec. 8-2-9.1. Budget officer. Every municipality with a population of less than 500,000 (except special charter municipalities having a population in excess of 50,000) that has adopted this Section 8-2-9.1 and Sections 8-2-9.2 through 8-2-9.10 by a two-thirds majority vote of those members of the corporate authorities then holding office shall have a budget officer who shall be designated by the mayor or president, with the approval of the corporate authorities. In municipalities operating under the commission form of government, the commissioner of accounts and finances shall designate the budget officer, with the approval of the council or board of trustees, as the case may be. In municipalities with a managerial form of government, the municipal manager shall designate the budget officer. The budget officer shall take an oath and post a bond as provided in Section 3.1-10-25. The budget officer may hold another municipal office, either elected or appointed (including, but not limited to, the office of mayor or president in municipalities with a population under 10,000), and may receive compensation for both offices except when a mayor or president in a municipality with a population under 10,000 is also the budget officer. Article 10 of this Code shall not apply to an individual serving as the budget officer. The budget officer shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor or municipal manager, as the case may be.
(Source: P.A. 99-386, eff. 8-17-15.)

65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.2

    (65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.2) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-2-9.2)
    Sec. 8-2-9.2. The municipal budget officer appointed in any municipality pursuant to Section 8-2-9.1 shall have the following powers and duties:
    (a) Permit and encourage and establish the use of efficient planning, budgeting, auditing, reporting, accounting, and other fiscal management procedures in all municipal departments, commissions, and boards.
    (b) Compile an annual budget in accordance with Section 8-2-9.3.
    (c) Examine all books and records of all municipal departments, commissions, and boards which relate to monies received by the municipality, municipal departments, commissions, and boards, and paid out by the municipality, municipal departments, commissions, and boards, debts and accounts receivable, amounts owed by or to the municipality, municipal departments, commissions, and boards.
    (d) Obtain such additional information from the municipality, municipal departments, commissions, and boards as may be useful to the budget officer for purposes of compiling a municipal budget, such information to be furnished by the municipality, municipal departments, commissions, and boards in the form required by the budget officer. Any department, commission or board which refuses to make such information as is requested of it available to the budget officer shall not be permitted to make expenditures under any subsequent budget for the municipality until such municipal department, commission, or board shall comply in full with the request of the budget officer.
    (e) Establish and maintain such procedures as shall insure that no expenditures are made by the municipality, municipal departments, commissions, or board except as authorized by the budget.
(Source: P.A. 76-1117.)

65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.3

    (65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.3) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-2-9.3)
    Sec. 8-2-9.3. The municipal budget officer shall compile a budget, such budget to contain estimates of revenues available to the municipality for the fiscal year for which the budget is drafted, together with recommended expenditures for the municipality and all of the municipality's departments, commissions, and boards. Revenue estimates and expenditure recommendations shall be presented in a manner which is in conformity with good fiscal management practices. Substantial conformity to a chart of accounts, now or in the future, recommended by the National Committee on Governmental Accounting, or the Auditor of Public Accounts of the State of Illinois, or the Division of Local Governmental Affairs and Property Taxes of the Department of Revenue of the State of Illinois or successor agencies shall be deemed proof of such conformity. The budget shall contain actual or estimated revenues and expenditures for the two years immediately preceding the fiscal year for which the budget is prepared. So far as is possible, the fiscal data for such two preceding fiscal years shall be itemized in a manner which is in conformity with the chart of accounts approved above. Each budget shall show the specific fund from which each anticipated expenditure shall be made.
(Source: P.A. 91-357, eff. 7-29-99.)

65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.4

    (65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.4) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-2-9.4)
    Sec. 8-2-9.4. Passage of the annual budget by the corporate authorities shall be in lieu of passage of the appropriation ordinance as required by Section 8-2-9 of this Act. The annual budget need not be published except in a manner provided for in Section 8-2-9.9. Except as otherwise provided in this Section, the annual budget shall be adopted by the corporate authorities before the beginning of the fiscal year to which it applies. On and after January 1, 2020, if a disaster, state of emergency, or national emergency is declared within 60 days of the end of a municipality's fiscal year and the disaster, emergency, or declaration impacts the municipality, the time limit to pass the annual budget shall be extended for the duration of the disaster or emergency and for 60 days thereafter. During the extended period, the municipality may expend sums of money up to amounts budgeted or appropriated for those objects and purposes in the previous fiscal year to defray all necessary expenses and liabilities of the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 101-640, eff. 6-12-20.)

65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.5

    (65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.5) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-2-9.5)
    Sec. 8-2-9.5. In the preparation by the municipal budget officer of the annual budget, an amount not to exceed 3% of the equalized assessed value of property subject to taxation by the municipality may be accumulated in a separate fund for the purpose or purposes of specific capital improvements, repairs, and/or replacements of specific types of municipal equipment or other tangible property, both real and personal, to be designated as the "Capital Improvement, Repair or Replacement Fund". Expenditures from the Capital Improvement, Repair or Replacement Fund shall be budgeted in the fiscal year in which the capital improvement, repair or replacement will occur. Upon the completion or abandonment of any object for which the Capital Improvement, Repair or Replacement Fund, or should any surplus monies remain after the completion or abandonment of any object for which the Capital Improvement, Repair or Replacement Fund was inaugurated, then such funds no longer necessary for capital improvement, repair or replacement shall be transferred into the general corporate fund of the municipality on the first day of the fiscal year following such abandonment, completion, or discovery of surplus funds.
(Source: P.A. 84-147.)

65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.6

    (65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.6) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-2-9.6)
    Sec. 8-2-9.6. The corporate authorities may delegate authority to heads of municipal departments, boards, or commissions to delete, add to, change or create sub-classes within object classes budgeted previously to the department, board, or commission, subject to such limitation or requirement for prior approval by the budget officer or executive officer of the municipality as the council, upon a two-thirds vote of the corporate authorities then holding office, may establish. By a vote of two-thirds of the members of the corporate authorities then holding office, the annual budget for the municipality may be revised by deleting, adding to, changing or creating sub-classes within object classes and object classes themselves. No revision of the budget shall be made increasing the budget in the event funds are not available to effectuate the purpose of the revision.
(Source: P.A. 76-1117.)

65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.7

    (65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.7) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-2-9.7)
    Sec. 8-2-9.7. Funds for contingency purposes. The annual budget may contain money set aside for contingency purposes not to exceed ten percent of the total budget, less the amount set aside for contingency purposes, which monies may be expended for contingencies upon a majority vote of the corporate authorities then holding office.
(Source: P.A. 76-1117.)

65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.9

    (65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.9) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-2-9.9)
    Sec. 8-2-9.9. The corporate authorities shall make the tentative annual budget conveniently available to public inspection for at least ten days prior to the passage of the annual budget, by publication in the journal of the proceedings of the corporate authorities or in such other form as the corporate authorities may prescribe. Not less than one week after the publication of the tentative annual budget, and prior to final action on the budget, the corporate authorities shall hold at least one public hearing on the tentative annual budget, after which hearing or hearings the tentative budget may be further revised and passed without any further inspection, notice or hearing. Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication in a newspaper having a general circulation in the municipality at least one week prior to the time of the hearing.
(Source: P.A. 76-1117.)

65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.10

    (65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.10) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-2-9.10)
    Sec. 8-2-9.10. Any municipality that has previously adopted the provisions of these Sections 8-2-9.1 through 8-2-9.9 may abandon the provisions hereof by a 2/3 majority vote of the corporate authorities then holding office.
(Source: P.A. 76-1117.)

65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.11

    (65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.11) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-2-9.11)
    Sec. 8-2-9.11. Whenever any municipality has entered into a contract for the repair, remodeling, renovation or construction of a building or structure or the construction or maintenance of a road or highway, which provides for retention of a percentage of the contract price until final completion and acceptance of the work, upon the request of the contractor and with the approval of the municipality, the amount so retained may be deposited under a trust agreement with an Illinois bank of the contractor's choice and subject to the approval of the municipality. The contractor shall receive any interest thereon.
    Upon application by the contractor, the trust agreement must contain, as a minimum, the following provisions:
    a. The amount to be deposited subject to the trust;
    b. The terms and conditions of payment in case of default of the contractor;
    c. The termination of the trust agreement upon completion of the contract; and
    d. The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining the written consent of the bank trustee, and any costs or service fees shall be borne by the contractor.
    The trust agreement may, at the discretion of the municipality and upon request of the contractor, become operative at the time of the first partial payment in accordance with existing statutes, ordinances and municipality procedures.
(Source: P.A. 82-503.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 3

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 3 heading)
DIVISION 3. LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES

65 ILCS 5/8-3-1

    (65 ILCS 5/8-3-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-3-1)
    Sec. 8-3-1. The corporate authorities may levy and collect taxes for corporate purposes. They shall do this in the following manner:
    On or before the last Tuesday in December in each year, the corporate authorities shall ascertain the total amount of appropriations legally made or budgeted for and any amount deemed necessary to defray additional expenses and liabilities for all corporate purposes to be provided for by the tax levy of that year. Then, by an ordinance specifying in detail in the manner authorized for the annual appropriation ordinance or budget of the municipality, the purposes for which the appropriations, budgeting or such additional amounts deemed necessary have been made and the amount assignable for each purpose respectively, the corporate authorities shall levy upon all property subject to taxation within the municipality as that property is assessed and equalized for state and county purposes for the current year.
    A certified copy of this ordinance shall be filed with the county clerk of the proper county. He shall ascertain the rate per cent which, upon the value of all property subject to taxation within the municipality, as that property is assessed or equalized by the Department of Revenue, will produce a net amount of not less than the total amount so directed to be levied. The county clerk shall extend this tax in a separate column upon the books of the collector of state and county taxes within the municipality.
    However, in ascertaining the rate per cent in municipalities having a population of 500,000 or more, the county clerk shall not add to the amount of the tax so levied for any purpose any amount to cover the loss and cost of collecting the tax, except in the case of amounts levied for the payment of bonded indebtedness, or interest thereon, and in the case of amounts levied for the purposes of pension funds.
    Where the corporate limits of a municipality lie partly in 2 or more counties, the corporate authorities shall ascertain the total amount of all taxable property lying within the corporate limits of that municipality in each county, as the property is assessed or equalized by the Department of Revenue for the current year, and shall certify the amount of taxable property in each county within that municipality under the seal of the municipality, to the county clerk of the county where the seat of government of the municipality is situated. That county clerk shall ascertain the rate per cent which, upon the total valuation of all property subject to taxation within that municipality, ascertained as provided in this Section, will produce a net amount not less than the total amount directed to be levied. As soon as that rate per cent is ascertained, that clerk shall certify the rate per cent under his signature and seal of office to the county clerk of each other county wherein a portion of that municipality is situated. A county clerk to whom a rate per cent is certified shall extend the tax in a separate column upon the books of the collector of state and county taxes for his county against all property in his county within the limits of that municipality.
    But in municipalities with 500,000 or more inhabitants, the aggregate amount of taxes so levied exclusive of the amount levied for the payment of bonded indebtedness, or interest thereon, and exclusive of taxes levied for the payment of judgments, for which a special tax is authorized by law, and exclusive of the amounts levied for the purposes of pension funds, working cash fund, public library, the propagation and preservation of community trees, and exclusive of taxes levied pursuant to Section 19 of the Illinois Emergency Services and Disaster Agency Act of 1975 and for the general assistance for needy persons lawfully resident therein, shall not exceed the estimated amount of taxes to be levied for each year for the purposes specified in Sections 8-2-2 through 8-2-5 and set forth in its annual appropriation ordinance and in any supplemental appropriation ordinance authorized by law for that year.
    In municipalities with less than 500,000 inhabitants, the aggregate amount of taxes so levied for any one year, exclusive of the amount levied for the payment of bonded indebtedness, or interest thereon, and exclusive of taxes levied pursuant to Section 13 of the Illinois Civil Defense Act of 1951 and exclusive of taxes authorized by this Code or other Acts which by their terms provide that those taxes shall be in addition to taxes for general purposes authorized under this Section, shall not exceed the rate of .25%, or the rate limit in effect on July 1, 1967, whichever is greater, and on a permanent basis, upon the aggregate valuation of all property within the municipality subject to taxation therein, as the property is equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue for the current year. However, if the maximum rate of such municipality for general corporate purposes is less than .20% on July 1, 1967, the corporate authorities may, without referendum, increase such maximum rate not to exceed .25%; but such maximum rate shall not be raised by more than 1/2 of such increase in any one year.
    However, if the corporate authorities of a municipality with less than 500,000 inhabitants desire to levy in any one year more than .25%, or the rate limit in effect on July 1, 1967, whichever is greater, and on a permanent basis, but not more than .4375% for general corporate purposes, exclusive of the amount levied for the payment of bonded indebtedness, or interest thereon, and exclusive of taxes authorized by this Code or other Acts which by their terms provide that those taxes shall be in addition to taxes for general purposes authorized under this Section the corporate authorities, by ordinance, stating the per cent so desired, may order a proposition for the additional amount to be submitted to the electors of that municipality at any election. The clerk shall certify the proposition to the proper election authority who shall submit the question to the electors at such election. If a majority of the votes cast on the proposition are in favor of the proposition, the corporate authorities of that municipality may levy annually for general corporate purposes, exclusive of the amount levied for the payment of bonded indebtedness, or interest thereon, and exclusive of taxes authorized by this Code or other Acts which by their terms provide that those taxes are in addition to taxes for general purposes authorized under this Section a tax in excess of .25%, or the rate in effect on July 1, 1967, whichever is greater, and on a permanent basis, but not exceeding the per cent mentioned in the proposition.
    Any municipality voting after August 1, 1969, to increase its rate limitation for general corporate purposes under this Section shall establish such increased rate limitation on an ongoing basis unless otherwise changed by referendum.
    In municipalities that are not home rule units, any funds on hand at the end of the fiscal year, which funds are not pledged for or allocated to a particular purpose, may by action of the corporate authorities be transferred to the capital improvement fund and accumulated therein, but the total amount accumulated in such fund may not exceed 3% of the aggregate assessed valuation of all taxable property in the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 102-587, eff. 1-1-22.)

65 ILCS 5/8-3-1.1

    (65 ILCS 5/8-3-1.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-3-1.1)
    Sec. 8-3-1.1. The corporate authorities of any municipality of less than 500,000 inhabitants, by ordinance, may order the submission to the electors of a proposition to accumulate a surplus from the tax levy for general corporate purposes for a specified building project to be undertaken by the municipality when such accumulation becomes sufficient therefor. Such proposition shall be certified by the clerk to the proper election authority who shall submit the question at an election in accordance with the general election law. The proposition shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall the municipality of
....... accumulate general           YES
corporate funds for the          -----------------------------
purpose of building..........
(here state building purpose)?       NO
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    If a majority of the electors voting on the proposition vote in favor thereof, the municipality may use a portion of the funds levied for general corporate purposes, within the tax rate and to the extent allowed by Section 8-3-1, for the purpose of accumulating funds for such building project.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/8-3-2

    (65 ILCS 5/8-3-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-3-2)
    Sec. 8-3-2. The taxes levied under Section 8-3-1 shall be collected and enforced in the same manner and by the same officers as state and county taxes, and shall be paid over by the officers collecting the tax to the municipal treasurer, or, in the case of a tax levied for library purposes in municipalities having not to exceed 50,000 inhabitants, to the board of directors of the library.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 2674.)

65 ILCS 5/8-3-3

    (65 ILCS 5/8-3-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-3-3)
    Sec. 8-3-3. The officer collecting the taxes levied under Section 8-3-1 shall settle with and pay over to the municipal treasurer, or, in the case of a tax levied for library purposes in municipalities having not to exceed 50,000 inhabitants, to the board of trustees of the library, as often as once in 2 weeks from the time he commences the collection thereof, all taxes he has then collected, till the whole tax collected is paid over. The expenditures of taxes levied for library purposes, whether expended by the municipal treasurer or by the board of library trustees shall be made pursuant to the direction of the board of library trustees.
(Source: P.A. 84-770.)

65 ILCS 5/8-3-4

    (65 ILCS 5/8-3-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-3-4)
    Sec. 8-3-4. Whenever a municipality is required to levy a tax for the payment of a particular debt, appropriation, or liability of the municipality, the tax for that purpose shall be included in the total amount levied by the corporate authorities, and certified to the county clerk as provided in Section 8-3-1. However, if a municipality has funds arising from any source whatsoever, including allocations received or to be received under the Motor Fuel Tax Law, as heretofore and hereafter amended which may lawfully be used for the retirement of a particular debt, appropriation or liability of the municipality, or the payment of the next maturing installment thereof, then if the municipality by resolution directs the application of such funds to the payment of the particular debt, appropriation or liability or next maturing installment thereof, it shall certify such resolution to the county clerk as provided in Section 8-3-1. The county clerk shall abate the levy for the payment of the particular debt, appropriation or liability or the next maturing installment thereof to the extent of the funds so certified as available for such payment. The corporate authorities shall determine, in the ordinance making that levy, what proportion of that total amount shall be applied to the payment of the particular debt, appropriation or liability. The municipal treasurer shall set apart that proportion of the tax, collected and paid to him, for the payment of the particular debt, appropriation or liability, and shall not disburse that proportion of the tax for any other purpose until the debt, appropriation or liability has been discharged.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-3-5

    (65 ILCS 5/8-3-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-3-5)
    Sec. 8-3-5. All taxes levied by a municipality, except special assessments for local improvements, shall be uniform upon all taxable property and persons within the limits of the municipality, and no property shall be exempt therefrom other than such property as may be exempt from taxation under the constitution and general laws of the State.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-3-6

    (65 ILCS 5/8-3-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-3-6)
    Sec. 8-3-6. Every municipality incorporated under a special act shall levy and collect its taxes in the manner provided for in this Division 3 and in the manner provided for in the General Revenue Law of this state, even though its special act contains inconsistent provisions.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-3-7

    (65 ILCS 5/8-3-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-3-7)
    Sec. 8-3-7. Every municipality incorporated under a special act has the power to levy and collect annually its taxes for general purposes, exclusive of the amounts levied (1) for the payment of bonded indebtedness, or interest thereon, (2) for school purposes, (3) under acts which provide that all taxes levied thereunder shall be in addition to taxes authorized to be levied for general purposes, and (4) for the purpose of providing general assistance for persons in need thereof as provided in "The Illinois Public Aid Code", approved April 11, 1967, as now or hereafter amended, at whichever of the following rates is higher: (1) the rate specified in or allowed under its special act, or (2) a rate which will not exceed 1% of the aggregate valuation of all property within the municipality, subject to taxation therein, as the property was equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue for the current year.
    The foregoing limitations upon tax rates may be increased or decreased according to the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/8-3-7a

    (65 ILCS 5/8-3-7a) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-3-7a)
    Sec. 8-3-7a. (a) Whenever a petition containing the signatures of at least 1,000 or 10% of the registered voters, whichever is less, residing in a municipality of 500,000 or fewer inhabitants is presented to the corporate authorities of the municipality requesting the submission of a proposition to levy a tax at a rate not exceeding .075% upon the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all property within the municipality subject to taxation, for the purpose of financing a public transportation system for elderly persons and persons with disabilities, the corporate authorities of such municipality shall adopt an ordinance or resolution directing the proper election officials to place the proposition on the ballot at the next election at which such proposition may be voted upon. The petition shall be filed with the corporate authorities at least 90 days prior to the next election at which such proposition may be voted upon. The petition may specify whether the transportation system financed by a tax levy under this Section is to serve only the municipality levying such tax or specified regions outside the corporate boundaries of such municipality in addition thereto. The petition shall be in substantially the following form:
    We, the undersigned registered voters residing in ..... (specify the municipality), in the County of ..... and State of Illinois, do hereby petition that the corporate authorities of ....... (specify the municipality) be required to place on the ballot the proposition requiring the municipality to levy an annual tax at the rate of ...... (specify a rate not exceeding .075%) on all taxable property in ....... (specify the municipality) for the purpose of financing a public transportation system for elderly persons and persons with disabilities within ...... (specify the municipality and any regions outside the corporate boundaries to be served by the transportation system).
Name.........        Address...........
State of Illinois)
                 )ss
County of...  )
    I ........, do hereby certify that I am a registered voter, that I reside at No....... street, in the ...... of ......... County of ......... and State of Illinois, and that signatures in this sheet were signed in my presence, and are genuine, and that to the best of my knowledge and belief the persons so signing were at the time of signing the petitions registered voters, and that their respective residences are correctly stated, as above set forth.
...................
    Subscribed and sworn to me this ........... day of .......... A.D....
    The proposition shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall a tax of ...... % (specify
a rate not exceeding .075%) be levied
annually on all taxable property in
......(specify the municipality) to pay     YES
the cost of operating and maintaining
a public transportation system for      -------------------
elderly persons and persons with disabilities 
within........(specify the municipality      NO
and any regions outside the corporate
boundaries to be served by the
transportation system)?
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    If the majority of the voters of the municipality voting therein vote in favor of the proposition, the corporate authorities of the municipality shall levy such annual tax at the rate specified in the proposition. If the majority of the vote is against such proposition, such tax may not be levied.
    (b) Municipalities under this Section may contract with any not-for-profit corporation, subject to the General Not for Profit Corporation Act and incorporated primarily for the purpose of providing transportation to elderly persons and persons with disabilities, for such corporation to provide transportation-related services for the purposes of this Section. Municipalities should utilize where possible existing facilities and systems already operating for the purposes outlined in this Section.
    (c) Taxes authorized under this Section may be used only for the purpose of financing a transportation system for elderly persons and persons with disabilities as authorized in this Section.
    (d) For purposes of this Section, "persons with disabilities" means any individuals who, by reason of illness, injury, age, congenital malfunction, or other permanent or temporary disability, are unable without special public transportation facilities or special planning or design to utilize ordinary public transportation facilities and services as effectively as persons who are not so affected.
"Public transportation for elderly persons and persons with disabilities" means a transportation system for persons who have mental or physical difficulty in accessing or using the conventional public mass transportation system, or for any other reason.
(Source: P.A. 99-143, eff. 7-27-15.)

65 ILCS 5/8-3-8

    (65 ILCS 5/8-3-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-3-8)
    Sec. 8-3-8. Whenever any property listed or assessed for municipal taxation is destroyed by fire, in whole or in part, before the levy thereon of municipal taxes, or before the municipal taxes levied thereon have been collected, the mayor or president may rebate or remit as much of the municipal taxes levied upon that property, as in his opinion should be rebated or remitted because the property has been, in whole or in part, destroyed by fire.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-3-9

    (65 ILCS 5/8-3-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-3-9)
    Sec. 8-3-9. Whenever (1) a large portion of the taxable property of a municipality is destroyed by fire so as to seriously impair or affect the ability of the owners thereof to pay taxes or special assessments thereon, and (2) an appropriation ordinance has been passed, or special improvements ordered, before the fire, and (3) the taxes or special assessments have not been levied or collected, the corporate authorities of that municipality may (1) alter or repeal that appropriation ordinance, or any part thereof, (2) order the discontinuance of the special improvements, or any of them, (3) reduce the amount of taxes or special assessments ordered to be levied or collected for any general or special purpose, or (4) pass a new appropriation ordinance. This new appropriation ordinance shall have the same force and effect as if it had been passed within the time elsewhere prescribed by law.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-3-10

    (65 ILCS 5/8-3-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-3-10)
    Sec. 8-3-10. No municipality shall receive from the county treasury of any county in which the municipality is situated in whole or in part, any greater proportion of the surplus of all taxes which may be collected for county purposes, than any other municipality within the county.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-3-11

    (65 ILCS 5/8-3-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-3-11)
    Sec. 8-3-11. No municipality shall receive from the county treasury any greater drawback of its proportion of the taxes paid into the county treasury of the county, in which it is situated in whole or in part, by reason of any appropriation by the county board, for the purpose of making and repairing roads and highways, or building and repairing bridges, situated in the county but outside the corporate limits of the municipality than is allowed by law to all other municipalities situated in whole or in part in that county.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-3-12

    (65 ILCS 5/8-3-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-3-12)
    Sec. 8-3-12. In any city having a population of less than 20,000 which is operating under a special act and whose public schools within its corporate limits are governed by virtue of this special act, upon a petition signed by a majority of the electors in any territory which has been heretofore or may be hereafter annexed to the city for general corporate purposes, the annexed territory shall be included in and subject to the control and government of the city for school purposes as fully as if the annexed territory had been originally within the corporate limits of the city. The territory, when so annexed, shall be thereby disconnected from any school district of which it was a part prior to the annexation.
    The city may levy and collect taxes for school purposes in the annexed territory in the same manner and to the same extent as in the territory comprised within the original corporate limits of the city.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-3-13

    (65 ILCS 5/8-3-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-3-13)
    Sec. 8-3-13. The corporate authorities of any municipality containing 500,000 or more inhabitants may impose a tax prior to July 1, 1969, upon all persons engaged in the municipality in the business of renting, leasing or letting rooms in a hotel, as defined in the Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax Act, at a rate not to exceed 1% of the gross rental receipts from the renting, leasing or letting, excluding, however, from gross rental receipts, the proceeds of the renting, leasing or letting to permanent residents of that hotel and proceeds from the tax imposed under subsection (c) of Section 13 of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Act.
    The tax imposed by a municipality under this Section and all civil penalties that may be assessed as an incident thereof shall be collected and enforced by the State Department of Revenue. The certificate of registration that is issued by the Department to a lessor under the Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax Act shall permit the registrant to engage in a business that is taxable under any ordinance or resolution enacted under this Section without registering separately with the Department under the ordinance or resolution or under this Section. The Department shall have full power to administer and enforce this Section; to collect all taxes and penalties due hereunder; to dispose of taxes and penalties so collected in the manner provided in this Section; and to determine all rights to credit memoranda arising on account of the erroneous payment of tax or penalty hereunder. In the administration of and compliance with this Section, the Department and persons who are subject to this Section shall have the same rights, remedies, privileges, immunities, powers and duties, and be subject to the same conditions, restrictions, limitations, penalties and definitions of terms, and employ the same modes of procedure, as are prescribed in the Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax Act and the Uniform Penalty and Interest Act, as fully as if the provisions contained in those Acts were set forth herein.
    Whenever the Department determines that a refund should be made under this Section to a claimant instead of issuing a credit memorandum, the Department shall notify the State Comptroller, who shall cause the warrant to be drawn for the amount specified, and to the person named, in the notification from the Department. The refund shall be paid by the State Treasurer out of the Illinois tourism tax fund.
    Persons subject to any tax imposed under authority granted by this Section may reimburse themselves for their tax liability for that tax by separately stating the tax as an additional charge, which charge may be stated in combination, in a single amount, with State tax imposed under the Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax Act.
    The Department shall forthwith pay over to the State Treasurer, ex-officio, as trustee, all taxes and penalties collected hereunder. On or before the 25th day of each calendar month, the Department shall prepare and certify to the Comptroller the disbursement of stated sums of money to named municipalities from which lessors have paid taxes or penalties hereunder to the Department during the second preceding calendar month. The amount to be paid to each municipality shall be the amount (not including credit memoranda) collected hereunder during the second preceding calendar month by the Department, and not including an amount equal to the amount of refunds made during the second preceding calendar month by the Department on behalf of the municipality, less 4% of the balance, which sum shall be retained by the State Treasurer to cover the costs incurred by the Department in administering and enforcing the provisions of this Section, as provided herein. The Department, at the time of each monthly disbursement to the municipalities, shall prepare and certify to the Comptroller the amount so retained by the State Treasurer, which shall be paid into the General Revenue Fund of the State Treasury.
    Within 10 days after receipt by the Comptroller of the disbursement certification to the municipalities and the General Revenue Fund provided for in this Section to be given to the Comptroller by the Department, the Comptroller shall cause the warrants to be drawn for the respective amounts in accordance with the directions contained in the certification.
    Nothing in this Section shall be construed to authorize a municipality to impose a tax upon the privilege of engaging in any business that, under the Constitution of the United States, may not be made the subject of taxation by this State.
    An ordinance or resolution imposing a tax hereunder or effecting a change in the rate thereof shall be effective on the first day of the calendar month next following the expiration of the publication period provided in Section 1-2-4 in respect to municipalities governed by that Section.
    The corporate authorities of any municipality that levies a tax authorized by this Section shall transmit to the Department of Revenue on or not later than 5 days after the effective date of the ordinance or resolution a certified copy of the ordinance or resolution imposing the tax; whereupon, the Department of Revenue shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section on behalf of the municipality as of the effective date of the ordinance or resolution. Upon a change in rate of a tax levied hereunder, or upon the discontinuance of the tax, the corporate authorities of the municipality shall, on or not later than 5 days after the effective date of the ordinance or resolution discontinuing the tax or effecting a change in rate, transmit to the Department of Revenue a certified copy of the ordinance or resolution effecting the change or discontinuance. The amounts disbursed to any municipality under this Section shall be expended by the municipality solely to promote tourism, conventions and other special events within that municipality or otherwise to attract nonresidents to visit the municipality.
    Any municipality receiving and disbursing money under this Section shall report on or before the first Monday in January of each year to the Advisory Committee of the Illinois Tourism Promotion Fund, created by Section 12 of the Illinois Promotion Act. The reports shall specify the purposes for which the disbursements were made and shall contain detailed amounts of all receipts and disbursements under this Section.
    This Section may be cited as the Tourism, Conventions and Other Special Events Promotion Act of 1967.
(Source: P.A. 87-205; 87-733; 87-895.)

65 ILCS 5/8-3-14

    (65 ILCS 5/8-3-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-3-14)
    Sec. 8-3-14. Municipal hotel operators' occupation tax. The corporate authorities of any municipality may impose a tax upon all persons engaged in such municipality in the business of renting, leasing or letting rooms in a hotel, as defined in "The Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax Act," at a rate not to exceed 6% in the City of East Peoria and in the Village of Morton and 5% in all other municipalities of the gross rental receipts from such renting, leasing or letting, excluding, however, from gross rental receipts, the proceeds of such renting, leasing or letting to permanent residents of that hotel and proceeds from the tax imposed under subsection (c) of Section 13 of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Act, and may provide for the administration and enforcement of the tax, and for the collection thereof from the persons subject to the tax, as the corporate authorities determine to be necessary or practicable for the effective administration of the tax. The municipality may not impose a tax under this Section if it imposes a tax under Section 8-3-14a.
    Persons subject to any tax imposed pursuant to authority granted by this Section may reimburse themselves for their tax liability for such tax by separately stating such tax as an additional charge, which charge may be stated in combination, in a single amount, with State tax imposed under "The Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax Act".
    Nothing in this Section shall be construed to authorize a municipality to impose a tax upon the privilege of engaging in any business which under the constitution of the United States may not be made the subject of taxation by this State.
    Except as otherwise provided in this Division, the amounts collected by any municipality pursuant to this Section shall be expended by the municipality solely to promote tourism and conventions within that municipality or otherwise to attract nonresident overnight visitors to the municipality.
    No funds received pursuant to this Section shall be used to advertise for or otherwise promote new competition in the hotel business.
(Source: P.A. 101-204, eff. 8-2-19.)

65 ILCS 5/8-3-14a

    (65 ILCS 5/8-3-14a)
    Sec. 8-3-14a. Municipal hotel use tax.
    (a) The corporate authorities of any municipality may impose a tax upon the privilege of renting or leasing rooms in a hotel within the municipality at a rate not to exceed 5% of the rental or lease payment. The corporate authorities may provide for the administration and enforcement of the tax and for the collection thereof from the persons subject to the tax, as the corporate authorities determine to be necessary or practical for the effective administration of the tax.
    (b) Each hotel in the municipality shall collect the tax from the person making the rental or lease payment at the time that the payment is tendered to the hotel. The hotel shall, as trustee, remit the tax to the municipality.
    (c) The tax authorized under this Section does not apply to any rental or lease payment by a permanent resident of that hotel or to any payment made to any hotel that is subject to the tax imposed under subsection (c) of Section 13 of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Act. A municipality may not impose a tax under this Section if it imposes a tax under Section 8-3-14. Nothing in this Section may be construed to authorize a municipality to impose a tax upon the privilege of engaging in any business that under the Constitution of the United States may not be made the subject of taxation by this State.
    (d) Except as otherwise provided in this Division, the moneys collected by a municipality under this Section may be expended solely to promote tourism and conventions within that municipality or otherwise to attract nonresident overnight visitors to the municipality. No moneys received under this Section may be used to advertise for or otherwise promote new competition in the hotel business.
    (e) As used in this Section, "hotel" has the meaning set forth in Section 2 of the Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax Act.
(Source: P.A. 101-204, eff. 8-2-19.)

65 ILCS 5/8-3-14b

    (65 ILCS 5/8-3-14b)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2025)
    Sec. 8-3-14b. Municipal hotel operators' tax in DuPage County. For any municipality located within DuPage County that belongs to a not-for-profit organization headquartered in DuPage County that is recognized by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity as a certified local tourism and convention bureau entitled to receive State tourism grant funds, not less than 75% of the amounts collected pursuant to Section 8-3-14 shall be expended by the municipality to promote tourism and conventions within that municipality or otherwise to attract nonresident overnight visitors to the municipality, and the remainder of the amounts collected by a municipality within DuPage County pursuant to Section 8-3-14 may be expended by the municipality for economic development or capital infrastructure.
    This Section is repealed on January 1, 2025.
(Source: P.A. 101-204, eff. 8-2-19; 102-699, eff. 4-19-22.)

65 ILCS 5/8-3-14c

    (65 ILCS 5/8-3-14c)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2025)
    Sec. 8-3-14c. Municipal hotel use tax in DuPage County. For any municipality located within DuPage County that belongs to a not-for-profit organization headquartered in DuPage County that is recognized by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity as a certified local tourism and convention bureau entitled to receive State tourism grant funds, not less than 75% of the amounts collected pursuant to Section 8-3-14a shall be expended by the municipality to promote tourism and conventions within that municipality or otherwise to attract nonresident overnight visitors to the municipality, and the remainder of the amounts collected by a municipality within DuPage County pursuant to Section 8-3-14a may be expended by the municipality for economic development or capital infrastructure.
    This Section is repealed on January 1, 2025.
(Source: P.A. 101-204, eff. 8-2-19; 102-699, eff. 4-19-22.)

65 ILCS 5/8-3-15

    (65 ILCS 5/8-3-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-3-15)
    Sec. 8-3-15. The corporate authorities of each municipality shall have all powers necessary to enforce the collection of any tax imposed and collected by such municipality, whether such tax was imposed pursuant to its home rule powers or statutory authorization, including but not limited to subpoena power and the power to create and enforce liens. No such lien shall affect the rights of bona fide purchasers, mortgagees, judgment creditors or other lienholders who acquire their interests in such property prior to the time a notice of such lien is placed on record in the office of the recorder or the registrar of titles of the county in which the property is located. However, nothing in this Section shall permit a municipality to place a lien upon property not located or found within its corporate boundaries. A municipality creating a lien may provide that the procedures for its notice and enforcement shall be the same as that provided in the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, as that Act existed prior to the adoption of the State Tax Lien Registration Act, for State tax liens, and any recorder or registrar of titles with whom a notice of such lien is filed shall treat such lien as a State tax lien for recording purposes.
(Source: P.A. 100-22, eff. 1-1-18.)

65 ILCS 5/8-3-16

    (65 ILCS 5/8-3-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-3-16)
    Sec. 8-3-16. The corporate authorities of any municipality may annually levy, for emergency services and disaster operations as defined in the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act, a tax not to exceed 0.05% of the full fair cash value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all of the taxable property in the municipality for the current year. However, the amount collectible under a levy shall in no event exceed 25¢ per capita. The annual tax shall be in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general corporate purposes.
(Source: P.A. 87-168.)

65 ILCS 5/8-3-17

    (65 ILCS 5/8-3-17) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-3-17)
    Sec. 8-3-17. The corporate authorities of a municipality may not impose a tax on any tuition or fees received by a public or private post-secondary educational institution or on any student with respect to his or her being enrolled in such an institution. This Section is a denial and limitation under subsection (g) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of the power of a home rule municipality to impose a tax in violation of this Section.
(Source: P.A. 86-1476.)

65 ILCS 5/8-3-18

    (65 ILCS 5/8-3-18)
    Sec. 8-3-18. A municipality, upon a majority vote of its governing authority, may abate taxes levied for corporate purposes under Section 8-3-1 in an amount not to exceed 50% of the donation by a taxpayer who donates not less than $10,000 to a qualified program. The abatement shall not exceed the tax extension on the taxpayer's real property for the levy year in which the donation is made.
    For purposes of this Section, "qualified program" means a facility or a program in an area designated as a target area by the governing authority of the municipality for the creation or expansion of job training and counseling programs, youth day care centers, congregate housing programs for senior adults, youth recreation programs, alcohol and drug abuse prevention, mental health counseling programs, domestic violence shelters, and other programs, facilities or services approved by the governing authority as qualified programs in a target area.
(Source: P.A. 88-389.)

65 ILCS 5/8-3-19

    (65 ILCS 5/8-3-19)
    Sec. 8-3-19. Home rule real estate transfer taxes.
    (a) After the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 93rd General Assembly and subject to this Section, a home rule municipality may impose or increase a tax or other fee on the privilege of transferring title to real estate, on the privilege of transferring a beneficial interest in real property, and on the privilege of transferring a controlling interest in a real estate entity, as the terms "beneficial interest", "controlling interest", and "real estate entity" are defined in Article 31 of the Property Tax Code. Such a tax or other fee shall hereafter be referred to as a real estate transfer tax.
    (b) Before adopting a resolution to submit the question of imposing or increasing a real estate transfer tax to referendum, the corporate authorities shall give public notice of and hold a public hearing on the intent to submit the question to referendum. This hearing may be part of a regularly scheduled meeting of the corporate authorities. The notice shall be published not more than 30 nor less than 10 days prior to the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality. The notice shall be published in the following form:
        Notice of Proposed (Increased) Real Estate Transfer
    
Tax for (commonly known name of municipality).
        A public hearing on a resolution to submit to
    
referendum the question of a proposed (increased) real estate transfer tax for (legal name of the municipality) in an amount of (rate) to be paid by the buyer (seller) of the real estate transferred will be held on (date) at (time) at (location). The current rate of real estate transfer tax imposed by (name of municipality) is (rate).
        Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing
    
and present testimony to the taxing district may do so.
    (c) A notice that includes any information not specified and required by this Section is an invalid notice. All hearings shall be open to the public. At the public hearing, the corporate authorities of the municipality shall explain the reasons for the proposed or increased real estate transfer tax and shall permit persons desiring to be heard an opportunity to present testimony within reasonable time limits determined by the corporate authorities. A copy of the proposed ordinance shall be made available to the general public for inspection before the public hearing.
    (d) Except as provided in subsection (i), no home rule municipality shall impose a new real estate transfer tax after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1996 without prior approval by referendum. Except as provided in subsection (i), no home rule municipality shall impose an increase of the rate of a current real estate transfer tax without prior approval by referendum. A home rule municipality may impose a new real estate transfer tax or may increase an existing real estate transfer tax with prior referendum approval. The referendum shall be conducted as provided in subsection (e). An existing ordinance or resolution imposing a real estate transfer tax may be amended without approval by referendum if the amendment does not increase the rate of the tax or add transactions on which the tax is imposed.
    (e) The home rule municipality shall, by resolution, provide for submission of the proposition to the voters. The home rule municipality shall certify the resolution and the proposition to the proper election officials in accordance with the general election law. If the proposition is to impose a new real estate transfer tax, it shall be in substantially the following form: "Shall (name of municipality) impose a real estate transfer tax at a rate of (rate) to be paid by the buyer (seller) of the real estate transferred, with the revenue of the proposed transfer tax to be used for (purpose)?". If the proposition is to increase an existing real estate transfer tax, it shall be in the following form: "Shall (name of municipality) impose a real estate transfer tax increase of (percent increase) to establish a new transfer tax rate of (rate) to be paid by the buyer (seller) of the real estate transferred? The current rate of the real estate transfer tax is (rate), and the revenue is used for (purpose). The revenue from the increase is to be used for (purpose).".
    If a majority of the electors voting on the proposition vote in favor of it, the municipality may impose or increase the municipal real estate transfer tax or fee.
    (f) Nothing in this amendatory Act of 1996 shall limit the purposes for which real estate transfer tax revenues may be collected or expended.
    (g) A home rule municipality may not impose real estate transfer taxes other than as authorized by this Section. This Section is a denial and limitation of home rule powers and functions under subsection (g) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution.
    (h) Notwithstanding subsection (g) of this Section, any real estate transfer taxes adopted by a municipality at any time prior to January 17, 1997 (the effective date of Public Act 89-701) and any amendments to any existing real estate transfer tax ordinance adopted after that date, in accordance with the law in effect at the time of the adoption of the amendments, are not preempted by this amendatory Act of the 93rd General Assembly.
    (i) Within 6 months after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly, by ordinance adopted without a referendum, a home rule municipality with a population in excess of 1,000,000 may increase the rate of an existing real estate transfer tax by a rate of up to $1.50 for each $500 of value or fraction thereof, or in the alternative may impose a real estate transfer tax at a rate of up to $1.50 for each $500 of value or fraction thereof, which may be on the buyer or seller of real estate, or jointly and severally on both, for the sole purpose of providing financial assistance to the Chicago Transit Authority. All amounts collected under such supplemental tax, after fees for costs of collection, shall be provided to the Chicago Transit Authority pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement as promptly as practicable upon their receipt. Such municipality shall file a copy of any ordinance imposing or increasing such tax with the Illinois Department of Revenue and shall file a report with the Department each month certifying the amount paid to the Chicago Transit Authority in the previous month from the proceeds of such tax.
(Source: P.A. 95-708, eff. 1-18-08.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 4

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 4 heading)
DIVISION 4. ISSUANCE OF BONDS

65 ILCS 5/8-4-1

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4-1)
    Sec. 8-4-1. No bonds shall be issued by the corporate authorities of any municipality until the question of authorizing such bonds has been submitted to the electors of that municipality provided that notice of the bond referendum, if held before July 1, 1999, has been given in accordance with the provisions of Section 12-5 of the Election Code in effect at the time of the bond referendum, at least 10 and not more than 45 days before the date of the election, notwithstanding the time for publication otherwise imposed by Section 12-5, and approved by a majority of the electors voting upon that question. Notices required in connection with the submission of public questions on or after July 1, 1999 shall be as set forth in Section 12-5 of the Election Code. The clerk shall certify the proposition of the corporate authorities to the proper election authority who shall submit the question at an election in accordance with the general election law, subject to the notice provisions set forth in this Section.
    Notice of any such election shall contain the amount of the bond issue, purpose for which issued, and maximum rate of interest.
    In addition to all other authority to issue bonds, the Village of Indian Head Park is authorized to issue bonds for the purpose of paying the costs of making roadway improvements in an amount not to exceed the aggregate principal amount of $2,500,000, provided that 60% of the votes cast at the general primary election held on March 18, 2014 are cast in favor of the issuance of the bonds, and the bonds are issued by December 31, 2014.
    However, without the submission of the question of issuing bonds to the electors, the corporate authorities of any municipality may authorize the issuance of any of the following bonds:
        (1) Bonds to refund any existing bonded indebtedness;
        (2) Bonds to fund or refund any existing judgment
    
indebtedness;
        (3) In any municipality of less than 500,000
    
population, bonds to anticipate the collection of installments of special assessments and special taxes against property owned by the municipality and to anticipate the collection of the amount apportioned to the municipality as public benefits under Article 9;
        (4) Bonds issued by any municipality under Sections
    
8-4-15 through 8-4-23, 11-23-1 through 11-23-12, 11-26-1 through 11-26-6, 11-71-1 through 11-71-10, 11-74.3-1 through 11-74.3-7, 11-74.4-1 through 11-74.4-11, 11-74.5-1 through 11-74.5-15, 11-94-1 through 11-94-7, 11-102-1 through 11-102-10, 11-103-11 through 11-103-15, 11-118-1 through 11-118-6, 11-119-1 through 11-119-5, 11-129-1 through 11-129-7, 11-133-1 through 11-133-4, 11-139-1 through 11-139-12, 11-141-1 through 11-141-18 of this Code or 10-801 through 10-808 of the Illinois Highway Code, as amended;
        (5) Bonds issued by the board of education of any
    
school district under the provisions of Sections 34-30 through 34-36 of The School Code, as amended;
        (6) Bonds issued by any municipality under the
    
provisions of Division 6 of this Article 8; and by any municipality under the provisions of Division 7 of this Article 8; or under the provisions of Sections 11-121-4 and 11-121-5;
        (7) Bonds to pay for the purchase of voting machines
    
by any municipality that has adopted Article 24 of The Election Code, approved May 11, 1943, as amended;
        (8) Bonds issued by any municipality under Sections
    
15 and 46 of the "Environmental Protection Act", approved June 29, 1970;
        (9) Bonds issued by the corporate authorities of any
    
municipality under the provisions of Section 8-4-25 of this Article 8;
        (10) Bonds issued under Section 8-4-26 of this
    
Article 8 by any municipality having a board of election commissioners;
        (11) Bonds issued under the provisions of "An Act to
    
provide the manner of levying or imposing taxes for the provision of special services to areas within the boundaries of home rule units and nonhome rule municipalities and counties", approved September 21, 1973;
        (12) Bonds issued under Section 8-5-16 of this Code;
        (13) Bonds to finance the cost of the acquisition,
    
construction or improvement of water or wastewater treatment facilities mandated by an enforceable compliance schedule developed in connection with the federal Clean Water Act or a compliance order issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency or the Illinois Pollution Control Board; provided that such bonds are authorized by an ordinance adopted by a three-fifths majority of the corporate authorities of the municipality issuing the bonds which ordinance shall specify that the construction or improvement of such facilities is necessary to alleviate an emergency condition in such municipality;
        (14) Bonds issued by any municipality pursuant to
    
Section 11-113.1-1;
        (15) Bonds issued under Sections 11-74.6-1 through
    
11-74.6-45, the Industrial Jobs Recovery Law of this Code;
        (16) Bonds issued under the Innovation Development
    
and Economy Act, except as may be required by Section 35 of that Act.
(Source: P.A. 102-587, eff. 1-1-22.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4-2

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4-2)
    Sec. 8-4-2. Such question shall be in substantially the following form:
--------------------------------------------------------------
    Shall  bonds  in  the  amount  of
 $....... be issued by the city (or        YES
 village  or  incorporated  town as
 the  case  may be) of .... for the    -----------------------
 purpose of ............ (state
 purpose), bearing interest at the         NO
 rate of not to exceed ....%?
--------------------------------------------------------------
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4-3

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4-3)
    Sec. 8-4-3. The corporate authorities of any municipality, without submitting the question to the electors thereof for approval, may authorize by ordinance the issuance of refunding bonds (1) to refund its bonds prior to their maturity; (2) to refund its unpaid matured bonds; (3) to refund matured coupons evidencing interest upon its unpaid bonds; (4) to refund interest at the coupon rate upon its unpaid matured bonds that has accrued since the maturity of these bonds; and (5) to refund its bonds which by their terms are subject to redemption before maturity.
    The refunding bonds may be made registerable as to principal and may bear interest at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, payable at such time and place as may be provided in the bond ordinance.
    The refunding bonds shall remain valid even though one or more of the officers executing the bonds cease to hold his or their offices before the bonds are delivered.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4-4

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4-4)
    Sec. 8-4-4. The ordinance authorizing the refunding bonds shall prescribe all details thereof and shall provide for the levy and collection of a direct annual tax upon all the taxable property within the municipality sufficient to pay the principal thereof and interest thereon as it matures. This tax shall be in addition to and exclusive of the maximum of all other taxes authorized to be levied by the municipality. Tax limitations applicable to the municipality provided by this Code or by other Illinois statutes shall not apply to taxes levied for payment of these refunding bonds.
    A certified copy of the bond ordinance shall be filed with the county clerk of the county in which the municipality or any portion thereof is situated, and shall constitute the authority for the extension and collection of refunding bond and interest taxes as required by the constitution.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4-5

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4-5)
    Sec. 8-4-5. The refunding bonds may be exchanged for the bonds to be refunded on the basis of dollar for dollar for the par value of the bonds, interest coupons, and interest not represented by coupons, if any. Instead of this exchange, the refunding bonds may be sold at not less than their par value and accrued interest. The proceeds received from their sale shall be used to pay the bonds, interest coupons, and interest not represented by coupons, if any. This payment may be made without any prior appropriation therefor under Section 8-2-1 or 8-2-9.
    Bonds and interest coupons which have been received in exchange or paid shall be cancelled and the obligation for interest, not represented by coupons, which has been discharged, shall be evidenced by a written acknowledgment of the exchange or payment thereof.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4-6

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4-6)
    Sec. 8-4-6. The refunding bonds shall be of such form and denomination, payable at such place, bear such date, and be executed by such officials as may be provided by the corporate authorities of the municipality in the bond ordinance. They shall mature within not to exceed 20 years from their date, and may be made callable on any interest payment date at par and accrued interest after notice has been given at the time and in the manner provided in the bond ordinance.
    If there is no default in payment of the principal of or interest upon the refunding bonds, and if after setting aside a sum of money equal to the amount of interest that will accrue on the refunding bonds, and a sum of money equal to the amount of principal that will become due thereon, within the next 6 months period, the treasurer and comptroller, if there is a comptroller, of the municipality shall use the money available from the proceeds of taxes levied for the payment of the refunding bonds in calling them for payment, if, by their terms, they are subject to redemption. However, a municipality may provide in the bond ordinance that, whenever the municipality is not in default in payment of the principal of or interest upon the refunding bonds and has set aside the sums of money provided in this paragraph for interest accruing and principal maturing within the next 6 months period, the money available from the proceeds of taxes levied for the payment of refunding bonds shall be used, first, in the purchase of the refunding bonds at the lowest price obtainable, but not to exceed their par value and accrued interest, after sealed tenders for their purchase have been advertised for as may be directed by the corporate authorities thereof.
    Refunding bonds called for payment and paid or purchased under this section shall be marked paid and cancelled.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4-7

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4-7)
    Sec. 8-4-7. Whenever any refunding bonds are purchased or redeemed and cancelled, as provided in Section 8-4-6, the taxes thereafter to be extended for payment of the principal of and the interest on the remainder of the issue shall be reduced in an amount equal to the principal of and the interest that would have thereafter accrued upon the refunding bonds so cancelled. A resolution shall be adopted by the corporate authorities of the municipality finding these facts. A certified copy of this resolution shall be filed with the county clerk specified in Section 8-4-4. Whereupon the county clerk shall reduce and extend such tax levies in accordance therewith.
    Whenever refunding bonds are issued, proper reduction of taxes, theretofore levied for the payment of the bonds refunded and next to be extended for collection, shall be made by the county clerk upon receipt of a certificate signed by the treasurer and the comptroller, if there is a comptroller, of the municipality, showing the bonds refunded and the tax to be abated.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4-8

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4-8)
    Sec. 8-4-8. Money which becomes available from taxes that were levied for prior years for payment of bonds or interest coupons that were paid or refunded before these taxes were collected, after payment of all warrants that may have been issued in anticipation of these taxes, shall be placed in the sinking fund account provided in this section. It shall be used to purchase, call for payment, or to pay at maturity refunding bonds and interest thereon as provided in Sections 8-4-3 through 8-4-9.
    Money received from the proceeds of taxes levied for the payment of the principal of and interest upon refunding bonds shall be deposited in a special fund of the municipality. It shall be designated as the "Refunding Bond and Interest Sinking Fund Account of ....." This fund shall be faithfully applied to the purchase or payment of refunding bonds and the interest thereon as provided in Sections 8-4-3 through 8-4-9.
    If the money in this fund is not immediately necessary for the payment or redemption of refunding bonds or if refunding bonds can not be purchased before maturity, then, under the direction of the corporate authorities of the municipality, the money may be invested by the treasurer and the comptroller, if there is a comptroller, of the municipality, in bonds or other interest bearing obligations of the United States or in bonds of the State of Illinois or in general obligation bonds of the issuing municipality.
    The maturity date of the securities in which this money is invested shall be prior to the due date of any issue of refunding bonds of the investing municipality. The corporate authorities may sell these securities whenever necessary to obtain cash to meet bond and interest payments.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4-9

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4-9)
    Sec. 8-4-9. The corporate authorities of a municipality may take any action that may be necessary to inform the owners of unpaid bonds regarding the financial condition of the municipality, the necessity of refunding its unpaid bonds and readjusting the maturities thereof in order that sufficient taxes may be collected to take care of these bonds, and thus re-establish the credit of the municipality. The corporate authorities may enter into any agreement required to prepare and carry out any refunding plan and, without any previous appropriation therefor under Section 8-2-1 or 8-2-9, may incur and pay expenditures that may be necessary in order to accomplish the refunding of the bonds of the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4-10

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4-10)
    Sec. 8-4-10. Sections 8-4-3 through 8-4-10 apply to all municipalities, whether incorporated under a general or a special act, and shall constitute complete authority for issuing refunding bonds without reference to other laws, and shall be construed as conferring powers in addition to, but not as limiting powers granted under other laws or under any other provisions of this Code.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4-11

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4-11)
    Sec. 8-4-11. In every municipality there shall be a sinking fund commission, composed of the mayor or president, as the case may be, the chairman of the finance committee, and the comptroller, or if there is no comptroller, the municipal clerk.
    Sections 8-4-11 and 8-4-12 shall not be applicable to the refunding bond and interest sinking fund account provided for in Section 8-4-8.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4-12

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4-12)
    Sec. 8-4-12. Whenever there is a sum in the municipality's sinking fund in excess of the amount required for the payment of the municipality's bonded indebtedness maturing in that, or the succeeding, fiscal year, and the interest due in that period, the sinking fund commission may use this excess in the purchase of unpaid bonds for the payment of which, at maturity, the sinking fund was or shall be created, paying therefor no more than the market price. When such bonds are so purchased, they shall be cancelled, and thereafter no taxes for the payment of those bonds or the interest thereon shall be levied. The money in a municipality's sinking fund may be applied to the payment of such bonds without any further appropriation by the municipality than is made under this section.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4-13

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4-13)
    Sec. 8-4-13. Every municipality incorporated by and operating under a special charter may borrow money upon the credit of the municipality for lawful corporate purposes, including the funding and refunding of any judgment indebtedness heretofore or hereafter incurred, and may issue its negotiable coupon bonds therefor in such form, of such denomination, payable at such place and at such time or times, not exceeding 20 years from their date, as the corporate authorities of the municipality may prescribe by ordinance.
    Every such municipality, prior to or at the time of issuing its bonds under this section, shall provide for the collection of a direct annual tax upon all of the taxable property of the municipality, which, in addition to all other taxes, shall be sufficient to pay the interest on the bonds as it falls due and also to pay the principal of the bonds within 20 years from their date.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4-14

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4-14)
    Sec. 8-4-14. Without submitting the question to the legal voters thereof for approval the corporate authorities of any municipality having a population of less than 500,000 may by ordinance authorize the issue of refunding revenue bonds, payable solely from the revenues of a municipally-owned water utility, combined water and sewer utility, sewer utility, gas utility, swimming pool or airport, to refund the principal or accrued interest, or both, of its outstanding revenue bonds, revenue certificates of indebtedness or revenue notes, prior to their maturity, and the principal and accrued interest of its matured outstanding revenue bonds, revenue certificates of indebtedness or revenue notes issued under the provisions of any law of this State, and which by their terms are payable solely from the revenues of a municipally-owned water utility, combined water and sewer utility, sewer utility, gas utility, swimming pool or airport. The refunding revenue bonds may be made registerable as to principal and bear interest at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, payable at such time or at such place as may be provided for in the ordinance authorizing the issue thereof.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4-15

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4-15)
    Sec. 8-4-15. The ordinance authorizing such refunding revenue bonds shall prescribe all the details thereof and the bonds shall be in such form and denomination, payable at such places, bear such date and be executed by such officials as may be provided in the bond ordinance. The ordinance also shall determine the period of usefulness of the utility. The refunding revenue bonds shall mature within the determined period of usefulness of the utility and shall mature, in any event, within not to exceed 40 years from their date, and may be made callable on any interest payment date at a price of par and accrued interest, after notice shall be given by publication or otherwise at any time or times and in the manner as may be provided for in the bond ordinance.
    The ordinance may contain such covenants and restrictions upon the issuance of additional refunding revenue bonds, or revenue bonds for the improvement and extension of such utility or facility as may be deemed necessary or advisable for the assurance of the payment of the refunding revenue bonds thereby authorized. Such bonds shall be payable solely from the revenues derived from such municipally-owned utility or facility and such bonds shall not, in any event, constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that it does not constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory provision or limitation.
    The validity of any refunding revenue bonds shall remain unimpaired, although one or more of the officials executing the same shall cease to be such officer or officers before delivery thereof, and such bonds shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the Law Merchant and Article 3 of the Uniform Commercial Code.
(Source: P.A. 90-655, eff. 7-30-98.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4-16

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4-16)
    Sec. 8-4-16. If any revenue securities which are refunded are secured by an indenture of mortgage or deed of trust, such indenture of mortgage or deed of trust shall be properly released of record.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4-17

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-17) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4-17)
    Sec. 8-4-17. Whenever refunding revenue bonds are issued under this Division 4, sufficient revenues received from the operation of the municipally-owned utility or facility shall be set aside as collected and be deposited in a separate fund, which shall be used only in paying the cost of operation and maintenance of the utility or facility, providing an adequate depreciation fund, and paying the principal of and interest upon the revenue bonds issued that are payable by their terms only from such revenues.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4-18

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-18) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4-18)
    Sec. 8-4-18. Rates charged for service and the use of the utility or facility shall be sufficient at all times to pay the cost of operation and maintenance, provide an adequate depreciation fund and pay the principal of and interest upon all revenue bonds which by their terms are payable solely from the revenues derived from the operation of the utility or facility.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4-19

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-19) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4-19)
    Sec. 8-4-19. Any holder of a bond or bonds, or of any of the coupons of any bond or bonds of a municipality issued under Sections 8-4-14 through 8-4-23, may in any civil action, mandamus, injunction or other proceeding, enforce and compel performance of all duties required by this Division 4, including the maintaining and collecting of sufficient rates for that purpose and the application of income and revenue thereof.
(Source: P.A. 83-345.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4-20

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-20) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4-20)
    Sec. 8-4-20. After the ordinance providing for the issuance of the refunding revenue bonds has been passed, it shall be published at least once within 10 days after its passage in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality. The ordinance shall not become effective until 10 days after its publication.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4-21

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-21) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4-21)
    Sec. 8-4-21. Such refunding revenue bonds may be exchanged on a basis of par for the securities to be refunded, or such bonds may be sold at not less than their par value and accrued interest and the proceeds received shall be used to pay the securities which are to be refunded thereby.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4-22

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-22) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4-22)
    Sec. 8-4-22. The corporate authorities of any such municipality are authorized to take any action that may be necessary to inform owners of outstanding securities regarding the financial condition of the fund out of which the securities are payable and the necessity of refunding the same and readjusting the maturities thereof and the corporate authorities may enter into any agreements required to prepare and carry out any refunding plan, and without previous appropriation therefor under any law may incur and pay expenditures that may be necessary in order to accomplish the refunding of such securities.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4-23

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-23) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4-23)
    Sec. 8-4-23. Sections 8-4-14 through 8-4-23 constitute complete authority for the issue of refunding revenue bonds as herein provided without reference to any other laws or provisions of this Code and shall be construed as conferring power in addition to but not in limitation of the powers granted under any other existing laws or provisions of this Code.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4-24

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-24) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4-24)
    Sec. 8-4-24. Whenever bonds have been issued by any municipality for the purpose of constructing an incinerator, and the corporate authorities decide that such project is not feasible and substitute a different method of refuse disposal, they may adopt an ordinance ordering the submission to the electors of a proposition to use the proceeds of such bond issue, or any balance thereof, for some other specified municipal purpose. The clerk shall certify such question to the proper election authority who shall submit the proposition at an election in accordance with the general election law.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4-25

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-25) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4-25)
    Sec. 8-4-25. Subject to the requirements of the Bond Issue Notification Act, any municipality is authorized to issue from time to time full faith and credit general obligation notes in an amount not to exceed 85% of the specific taxes levied for the year during which and for which such notes are issued, provided no notes shall be issued in lieu of tax warrants for any tax at any time there are outstanding tax anticipation warrants against the specific taxes levied for the year. Such notes shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, if issued before January 1, 1972 and not more than the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, if issued after January 1, 1972 and shall mature within two years from date. The first interest payment date on any such notes shall not be earlier than the delinquency date of the first installment of taxes levied to pay interest and principal of such notes. Notes may be issued for taxes levied for the following purposes:
    (a) Corporate.
    (b) For the payment of judgments.
    (c) Public Library for Maintenance and Operation.
    (d) Public Library for Buildings and Sites.
    (e) (Blank).
    (f) Relief (General Assistance).
    In order to authorize and issue such notes, the corporate authorities shall adopt an ordinance fixing the amount of the notes, the date thereof, the maturity, rate of interest, place of payment and denomination, which shall be in equal multiples of $1,000, and provide for the levy and collection of a direct annual tax upon all the taxable property in the municipality sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such notes as the same becomes due.
    A certified copy of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the notes shall be filed in the office of the County Clerk of the county in which the municipality is located, or if the municipality lies partly within two or more counties, a certified copy of the ordinance authorizing such notes shall be filed with the County Clerk of each of the respective counties, and it shall be the duty of the County Clerk, or County Clerks, whichever the case may be, to extend the tax therefor in addition to and in excess of all other taxes heretofore or hereafter authorized to be levied by such municipality.
    From and after any such notes have been issued and while such notes are outstanding, it shall be the duty of the County Clerk or County Clerks, whichever the case may be, in computing the tax rate for the purpose for which the notes have been issued to reduce the tax rate levied for such purpose by the amount levied to pay the principal of and interest on the notes to maturity, provided the tax rate shall not be reduced beyond the amount necessary to reimburse any money borrowed from the working cash fund, and it shall be the duty of the Clerk of the municipality annually, not less than thirty (30) days prior to the tax extension date, to certify to the County Clerk, or County Clerks, whichever the case may be, the amount of money borrowed from the working cash fund to be reimbursed from the specific tax levy.
    No reimbursement shall be made to the working cash fund until there has been accumulated from the tax levy provided for the notes an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such notes as the same become due.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after June 6, 1989 (the effective date of Public Act 86-4), it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
(Source: P.A. 102-587, eff. 1-1-22; 102-813, eff. 5-13-22.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4-26

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-26) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4-26)
    Sec. 8-4-26. Subject to the requirements of the Bond Issue Notification Act, the corporate authorities of any municipality having a board of election commissioners may issue bonds, in such amounts as may be required for the purpose of acquiring voting machines or electronic voting systems as required by Sections 24-1.1 and 24A-3 of The Election Code and may levy a direct annual tax upon all taxable property in the municipality for the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on such bonds. The ordinance authorizing the issuance of such bonds shall specify the total amount of bonds to be issued, the form and denomination of the bonds, the date they are to bear, the place where they are payable, the date or dates of maturity, which shall not be more than 10 years from the date of issuance, the rate of interest, and the dates on which interest is payable. Such ordinance shall prescribe all the details of the bonds and shall provide for the levy and collection of a direct annual tax upon all taxable property in the municipality sufficient to pay the principal of the bonds at maturity and the interest thereon as it falls due. Such tax is in addition to taxes for general corporate purposes and is not included in any statutory tax rate limitation.
(Source: P.A. 89-655, eff. 1-1-97.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4-27

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4-27)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2025)
    Sec. 8-4-27. Municipal Water and Wastewater Funding Study Committee.
    (a) The Municipal Water and Wastewater Funding Study Committee is established.
    (b) The Committee shall be comprised of the following members, and the appointed members of the Committee shall be appointed to the Committee no later than 30 days after May 13, 2022 (the effective date of Public Act 102-865):
        (1) The Governor, or his or her designee, who shall
    
serve as chairperson.
        (2) The Director of the Illinois Environmental
    
Protection Agency, or his or her designee.
        (3) The Executive Director of the Illinois Finance
    
Authority, or his or her designee.
        (4) One member appointed by the President of the
    
Senate.
        (5) One member appointed by the Minority Leader of
    
the Senate.
        (6) One member appointed by the Speaker of the House
    
of Representatives.
        (7) One member appointed by the Minority Leader of
    
the House of Representatives.
        (8) Members appointed by the Director of the Illinois
    
Environmental Protection Agency as follows:
            (A) one member who is a representative of a
        
publicly owned drinking water or wastewater utility with a service population of 25,000 or less;
            (B) one member who is a representative of a
        
publicly owned drinking water or wastewater utility with a service population over 25,000 people to 125,000 people;
            (C) one member who is a representative of a
        
publicly owned drinking water or wastewater utility with a service population over 125,000 people;
            (D) one member who is a representative of a
        
statewide organization representing wastewater agencies; and
            (E) one member who is a representative of a
        
statewide organization representing drinking water agencies.
The Committee shall meet at the call of the chair. Committee members shall serve without compensation. If a vacancy occurs in the Committee membership, the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the remainder of the Committee.
    (c) The Committee shall study and make recommendations concerning any needed modifications to Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Illinois Pollution Control Board regulations and policies as they relate to municipal water and wastewater funding to ensure that the State's revolving loan fund programs account for and prioritize the following principles, to the fullest extent allowed by federal law:
        (1) A community shall not be deemed ineligible for
    
disadvantaged community status based on size or service area of any size, with regard to special rates, loan terms, and eligibility for loan or grant funds.
        (2) In determining whether a community is
    
disadvantaged, consideration should be given to impacts of funding on water and wastewater expenses for low-income populations.
        (3) In determining whether a community is eligible
    
for funds and special rates or loan terms, environmental justice concepts should be considered.
        (4) In determining how funding is allocated, a
    
community facing water supply shortages should be considered a high priority based on urgency of need.
        (5) The funding programs should promote formation and
    
implementation of regional water partnerships.
        (6) Targeted funding should be provided for
    
addressing emerging contaminants, including PFAS.
        (7) In determining eligibility for assistance, the
    
role that the State revolving fund programs play for small communities should be understood and fully considered.
        (8) Any recommendations for changes to the programs
    
must be fully consistent with federal law and must not adversely affect any community's eligibility for loans under federal law.
    (d) The Committee shall prepare a report that summarizes its work and makes recommendations resulting from its study. The Committee shall submit the report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly no later than March 1, 2024. Once the Committee has submitted the report to the General Assembly and Governor, the Committee is dissolved.
    (e) This Section is repealed on January 1, 2025.
(Source: P.A. 102-865, eff. 5-13-22; 103-154, eff. 6-30-23; 103-316, eff. 7-28-23.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 4.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 4.1 heading)
DIVISION 4.1. MUNICIPAL BOND REFORM ACT

65 ILCS 5/8-4.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4.1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4.1-1)
    Sec. 8-4.1-1. This Division shall be known and may be cited as the "Municipal Bond Reform Act."
(Source: P.A. 85-158.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4.1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4.1-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4.1-2)
    Sec. 8-4.1-2. In addition to other words and terms as defined in this Code, the following words or terms shall as used in this Division have the meanings set forth opposite each unless the context or usage clearly indicates that another meaning is intended.
    "Applicable Law" means any provision of this Code or any other provision of law authorizing municipalities to issue Bonds.
    "Backdoor Referendum" means the submission of a public question to the voters of a municipality, initiated by a petition of voters or residents or property owners of such municipality, to determine whether an action by the corporate authorities of such municipality shall be effective, adopted or rejected.
    "Bonds" means any instrument evidencing the obligation to pay money authorized or issued by or on behalf of a municipality under Applicable Law including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, bonds, notes, installment or financing contracts, leases, certificates, tax anticipation warrants or notes, vouchers, or any evidence of indebtedness.
    "General Obligation Bonds" means Bonds of a municipality for the payment of which the municipality is empowered to levy ad valorem property taxes upon all taxable property in the municipality without limitation as to rate or amount.
    "Municipality" for the purpose of this Division also includes water commissions under Division 135 of Article 11 of this Code or any other entity created by intergovernmental agreement and comprised solely of cities, villages, or incorporated towns.
    "Revenue Bonds" means any Bonds of a municipality other than General Obligation Bonds.
(Source: P.A. 85-158.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4.1-3

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4.1-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4.1-3)
    Sec. 8-4.1-3. The provisions of this Act are intended to be supplemental and in addition to all other power or authority granted to municipalities, shall be construed liberally and shall not be construed as a limitation of any power or authority otherwise granted.
(Source: P.A. 85-158.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4.1-4

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4.1-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4.1-4)
    Sec. 8-4.1-4. Whenever Applicable Law provides that the authorization or the issuance of Bonds, or the becoming effective of an ordinance or resolution providing for the authorization or issuance of Bonds, may be subject to a backdoor referendum, the provisions of this Section may be used as an alternative to the specific procedures as otherwise set forth by Applicable Law.
    A. The corporate authorities may adopt an authorizing ordinance describing briefly the authority under which Bonds are proposed to be issued, the nature of the project or purpose to be financed, the estimated total costs of the project or purpose, including in such costs all items related to financing the project or purpose, and the maximum amount of Bonds authorized to be issued to pay such costs. No further details or specifications are required in such authorizing ordinance. Such authorizing ordinance, along with any other notice as required by Applicable Law, including any notice as to the right of electors to file a petition and the number of voters required to sign any such petition, shall be published or posted as required by Applicable Law. A petition may be filed after such publication or posting during the period as provided by Applicable Law; but upon the expiration of any such period, the corporate authorities shall be authorized to issue such Bonds as if they had followed all necessary procedures set forth in such Applicable Law.
    B. If no petition meeting the requirements of the Applicable Law is filed during the petition period hereinabove referred to, then the corporate authorities may adopt additional ordinances or proceedings supplementing or amending the authorizing ordinance so long as the maximum amount of Bonds as set forth in the authorizing ordinance hereinabove provided for is not exceeded, and there is no material change in the project or purpose described in the authorizing ordinance. Such additional ordinances or proceedings shall in all instances become effective immediately without publication or posting or any further act or requirement. The authorizing ordinance, together with such additional ordinances or proceedings, shall constitute complete authority for the issuance of such Bonds under the Applicable Law.
(Source: P.A. 85-158.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4.1-5

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4.1-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4.1-5)
    Sec. 8-4.1-5. The corporate authorities may provide for a reserve fund solely for the payment of the principal of and interest on Bonds. Bond proceeds may be used to provide such reserve fund.
(Source: P.A. 85-158.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4.1-6

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4.1-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4.1-6)
    Sec. 8-4.1-6. The corporate authorities are authorized and may covenant and contract with the holders of Revenue Bonds to levy, charge and collect moneys pledged as security for the payment of Revenue Bonds in amounts sufficient to provide for the prompt payment of the principal of and interest on such Bonds, and to provide an additional amount of money, as debt service coverage, computed as a percentage of the amount of principal and interest scheduled to be payable in any given year.
(Source: P.A. 85-158.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4.1-7

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4.1-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4.1-7)
    Sec. 8-4.1-7. The proceeds of Bonds may be used to provide for the payment of interest upon such Bonds for a period not to exceed the greater of 2 years or a period ending 6 months after the estimated date of completion of the acquisition and construction of the project or accomplishment of the purpose for which such Bonds are issued.
    In addition it shall be lawful for the corporate authorities of any municipality issuing Bonds to appropriate money for the purpose of paying interest on such Bonds during the period described above. Such appropriation may be made in the ordinance authorizing such Bonds and shall be fully effective upon the effective date of such ordinance without any further notice, publication or approval whatsoever.
(Source: P.A. 85-158.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4.1-8

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4.1-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4.1-8)
    Sec. 8-4.1-8. Bonds authorized by Applicable Law may be issued in one or more series, bear such date or dates, become due at such time or times within the period of years provided by Applicable Law, bear interest payable at such intervals and at such rate or rates as authorized under Section 2 of "An Act to authorize public corporations to issue bonds, other evidences of indebtedness and tax anticipation warrants subject to interest rate limitations set forth therein," approved May 26, 1970, as now or hereafter amended, which rates may be fixed or variable, be in such denominations, be in such form, either coupon or registered or book-entry, carry such conversion, registration, and exchange privileges, be subject to defeasance upon such terms, have such rank or priority, be executed in such manner, be payable in such medium of payment at such place or places within or without the State of Illinois, be subject to such terms of redemption with or without premium, and be sold in such manner at private or public sale and at such price as the corporate authorities shall determine. Whenever such bonds are sold at a price less than par, they shall be sold at such price and bear interest at such rate or rates such that the net interest rate received upon the sale of such Bonds does not exceed the maximum rate determined under Section 2 of "An Act to authorize public corporations to issue bonds, other evidences of indebtedness and tax anticipation warrants subject to interest rate limitations set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as now or hereafter amended.
(Source: P.A. 85-158.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4.1-9

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4.1-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4.1-9)
    Sec. 8-4.1-9. Any redemption premium payable upon the redemption of Bonds may be payable from the proceeds of refunding Bonds which may be issued under Applicable Law for the purpose of refunding such Bonds, from any other lawfully available source or from both proceeds and such other sources.
(Source: P.A. 85-158.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4.1-10

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4.1-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4.1-10)
    Sec. 8-4.1-10. In addition to the authority otherwise available to invest funds, corporate authorities may authorize and upon such authorization the Treasurer of any municipality may invest proceeds of Bonds or money on deposit in any debt service or reserve fund or account relating to Bonds in obligations the interest upon which is tax exempt under the provisions of Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or successor code or provision, subject to such tax-exempt obligations being rated at the time of purchase within the 4 highest general classifications established by a rating service of nationally recognized expertise in rating bonds of states and the political subdivisions thereof.
(Source: P.A. 85-158.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4.1-11

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4.1-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4.1-11)
    Sec. 8-4.1-11. A municipality may pledge, as security for the payment of its Bonds, (a) revenues derived from the operation of any utility system or revenue producing enterprise; (b) moneys deposited or to be deposited in any special fund of the municipality; (c) grants or other revenues expected to be received by the municipality from the state or federal government; (d) special assessments to be collected with respect to a local improvement financed with the proceeds of Bonds; or (e) payments to be made by another unit of local government pursuant to a service agreement with the municipality.
    Any such pledge made by a municipality shall be valid and binding from the time such pledge is made. The revenues, moneys and other funds so pledged and thereafter received by the municipality shall immediately be subject to the lien of such pledge without any physical delivery thereof or further act; and, subject only to the provisions of prior agreements, the lien of such pledge shall be valid and binding as against all parties having claims of any kind in trust, contract or otherwise against the municipality irrespective of whether such parties have notice thereof. No ordinance, resolution, trust agreement or other instrument by which such pledge is created need be filed or recorded; except in the records of the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 85-158.)

65 ILCS 5/8-4.1-12

    (65 ILCS 5/8-4.1-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-4.1-12)
    Sec. 8-4.1-12. Bonds which are issued in part pursuant to this Act may contain a recital to that effect and any such recital shall be conclusive as against the municipality and the corporate authorities thereof and any other person as to the validity of the Bonds and as to their compliance with the provisions of this Act.
(Source: P.A. 85-158.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 5

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 5 heading)
DIVISION 5. DEBT LIMITS IN MUNICIPALITIES OF LESS THAN 500,000

65 ILCS 5/8-5-1

    (65 ILCS 5/8-5-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-5-1)
    Sec. 8-5-1. Except as hereinafter provided in this Division 5, no municipality having a population of less than 500,000 shall become indebted in any manner or for any purpose, to an amount, including existing indebtedness in the aggregate exceeding 8.625% on the value of the taxable property therein, to be ascertained by the last assessment for state and county purposes, previous to the incurring of the indebtedness or, until January 1, 1983, if greater, the sum that is produced by multiplying the municipality's 1978 equalized assessed valuation by the debt limitation percentage in effect on January 1, 1979.
    The indebtedness limitation set forth in this Section may be inapplicable to indebtedness incurred for the purpose of pumping water from Lake Michigan to one or more municipalities having a population of less than 500,000, whether before or after such indebtedness is incurred, if the majority of voters in such municipality approve such inapplicability at an election on the issue held in accordance with the general election law. The governing authority of any such municipality may, by proper ordinance or resolution, cause the proposition of the inapplicability of the limitation of indebtedness set forth in this Section to the indebtedness incurred for such purpose to be certified to the proper election authorities and submitted to the voters of the municipality at a regularly scheduled election in accordance with the general election law. If a majority of the votes cast on the proposition are in favor thereof, indebtedness incurred for the purpose of pumping water from Lake Michigan to one or more municipalities shall not be subject to the limitation set forth in this Section.
    The indebtedness limitation set forth in this Section shall not apply to any indebtedness of any municipality incurred to finance the cost of the acquisition, construction or improvement of water or wastewater treatment facilities mandated by an enforceable compliance schedule developed in connection with the federal Clean Water Act or a compliance order issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency or the Illinois Pollution Control Board.
    Any village or incorporated town may provide by resolution, and any city may provide by ordinance, for the taking of a census of the population thereof in order to determine the number of that population for any purpose of this Division 5. The courts in this state shall take judicial notice of the population of any municipality as it appears from the latest municipal census so taken. However, no municipal census shall be taken by the authority of this section, oftener than once in 3 years.
    The amendatory Act of 1973 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 85-925.)

65 ILCS 5/8-5-2

    (65 ILCS 5/8-5-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-5-2)
    Sec. 8-5-2. The limitation prescribed in Section 8-5-1 shall not apply to any indebtedness of any municipality incurred in connection with the issuance of funding bonds.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-5-15

    (65 ILCS 5/8-5-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-5-15)
    Sec. 8-5-15. In a city or village having a population of less than 500,000, a petition, signed by electors of the city or village equal in number to not less than 10% of the number of votes cast for the candidates for mayor or president at the last preceding general municipal election at which a mayor or president was elected, may be presented to the corporate authorities of such a city or village asking that the question, whether that city or village shall incur additional indebtedness for the construction of impounding dams and artificial lakes for water supply purposes, together with the land and equipment necessary and incidental thereto, be submitted to the electors of that city or village. Thereupon, this question shall be certified by the clerk to the proper election authority and submitted at an election in accordance with the general election law.
    This question shall be in substantially the following form:
--------------------------------------------------------------
    Shall the city (or village) of.... incur
additional indebtedness for the construction        YES
of impounding dams and artificial lakes for     --------------
water supply purposes, together with the land       NO
and equipment necessary and incidental thereto?
--------------------------------------------------------------
    If a majority of the votes cast on this question are in the affirmative, the additional indebtedness for water supply purposes is approved.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/8-5-16

    (65 ILCS 5/8-5-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-5-16)
    Sec. 8-5-16. The corporate authorities of any municipality which is not a home rule unit under the Constitution of 1970 are authorized to issue the bonds of such municipality without referendum subject to the limitation contained herein and the requirements of the Bond Issue Notification Act. Such bonds shall be payable from ad valorem tax receipts. The amount of such bonds, together with other bonds issued pursuant to this Section and outstanding, shall not exceed at the time of issue one-half of 1% of the assessed value of all of the taxable property located within the municipality.
    Such bonds shall be authorized by a bond ordinance adopted by the corporate authorities of the municipality. The bond ordinance shall make provision for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds by the levy of a direct annual irrepealable tax upon all of the taxable property within the municipality. A properly certified copy of the bond ordinance shall be filed in the office of the county clerk of each county in which any portion of the municipality is situated. Such county clerk or clerks shall extend the taxes levied in the bond ordinance for collection against all of the taxable property situated within the municipality. The taxes levied in the bond ordinance shall be extended annually by the county clerk or clerks without limitation as to rate or amount and such taxes shall be in addition to and in excess of all other taxes levied or authorized to be levied by the municipality.
    Bonds heretofore or hereafter issued and outstanding which are approved by referendum, bonds issued under this Section which have been paid in full or for which provision for payment has been made by an irrevocable deposit of funds in an amount sufficient to pay the principal and interest on any such bonds to their respective maturity date, non-referendum bonds issued pursuant to other provisions of this Code, and bonded indebtedness assumed from another municipality, shall not operate to limit in any way the right of the municipality to issue its non-referendum bonds in accord with this Section.
(Source: P.A. 89-655, eff. 1-1-97.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 6

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 6 heading)
DIVISION 6. WORKING CASH FUND IN
MUNICIPALITIES OF 500,000 OF MORE

65 ILCS 5/8-6-1

    (65 ILCS 5/8-6-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-6-1)
    Sec. 8-6-1. In each municipality with a population of more than 500,000, a fund to be known as a working cash fund may be created, set apart, maintained, and administered in the manner prescribed in this Division 6, for the purpose of enabling the municipality to have in its treasury at all times sufficient money to meet demands thereon for ordinary and necessary expenditures for corporate purposes and payment of corporate liabilities.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-6-2

    (65 ILCS 5/8-6-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-6-2)
    Sec. 8-6-2. For the purpose of creating a working cash fund, the corporate authorities may incur an indebtedness and issue bonds therefor in an amount not exceeding in the aggregate $20,000,000 in addition to all bonded indebtedness authorized for that purpose prior to July 1, 1949.
    These bonds shall bear interest at a rate of not more than the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, and shall mature within 20 years from the date thereof. The corporate authorities may provide that the ordinance authorizing the issuance of these bonds shall be operative and valid without the submission thereof to the electors of the municipality for approval in accordance with the requirements of Sections 8-4-1 and 8-4-2. The corporate authorities before or at the time of issuing these bonds, shall provide for the collection of a direct annual tax upon all the taxable property in the issuing municipality, sufficient to pay and discharge the principal thereof at maturity and to pay the interest thereon as it falls due. The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/8-6-3

    (65 ILCS 5/8-6-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-6-3)
    Sec. 8-6-3. For the purpose of providing money for such a working cash fund, the corporate authorities also have the power to levy annually, upon all the taxable property in the municipality, a tax of not to exceed .05% upon the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of that property for purposes of taxation for the year in which each such levy is made.
    The collection of this tax shall not be anticipated by the issuance of any warrants drawn against the tax. This tax shall be levied and collected, except as otherwise provided in this Section, in like manner as are the general taxes of the collecting municipality. It shall be known as the working cash fund tax and shall be in addition to the maximum of all other taxes which that municipality is now, or may be hereafter, authorized by law to levy upon the taxable property within the municipality.
    This tax may be levied by a separate ordinance prior to March 28 in each year. This tax may be levied for the purpose specified in this Section without any appropriation thereof being made in the annual or supplemental appropriation ordinance.
    No tax shall be levied under this Section if the municipality has previously issued the maximum amount of bonds permitted under Section 8-6-2.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/8-6-4

    (65 ILCS 5/8-6-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-6-4)
    Sec. 8-6-4. All money received from the issuance of bonds as authorized in Section 8-6-2, or from any tax levied pursuant to the authority granted by Section 8-6-3, shall be set apart in the specified working cash fund by the municipal treasurer and shall be used only for the purposes and in the manner provided in this section. The fund and the money therein shall not be regarded as current assets available for appropriation and shall not be appropriated by the corporate authorities in the annual appropriation ordinance.
    The corporate authorities may appropriate moneys to the working cash fund up to the maximum amount allowable in the fund, and the working cash fund may receive such appropriations and any other contributions.
    In order to provide money with which to meet ordinary and necessary disbursements for salaries and other corporate purposes, the fund may be transferred in whole or in part to the general corporate fund of the municipality and so disbursed therefrom in anticipation of the collection of any taxes lawfully levied for general corporate purposes, or in the anticipation of such taxes, as by law now or hereafter enacted or amended, imposed by the General Assembly of the State of Illinois to replace revenue lost by units of local government and school districts as a result of the abolition of ad valorem personal property taxes, pursuant to Article IX, Section 5(c) of the Constitution of the State of Illinois. Money so transferred to the general corporate fund shall be deemed to have been transferred in anticipation of the collection of that part of the taxes so levied or to be received which is in excess of the amount required to pay any tax anticipation warrants, and the interest thereon.
    Taxes levied for general corporate purposes, when collected, shall be applied first to the payment of tax anticipation warrants or notes and the interest thereon, and then to the reimbursement of the working cash fund.
    Upon the receipt by the municipal treasurer of any taxes, in anticipation of the collection of which, money in the working cash fund has been so transferred for disbursement, the fund shall be immediately reimbursed therefrom until the full amount so transferred has been retransferred to the fund.
(Source: P.A. 85-459.)

65 ILCS 5/8-6-5

    (65 ILCS 5/8-6-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-6-5)
    Sec. 8-6-5. Money shall be transferred from the working cash fund to the general corporate fund only upon the authority of the corporate authorities who, from time to time by a separate ordinance, shall direct the municipal treasurer to make a transfer of such sums as may be required for the purposes authorized in this Division 6. That ordinance shall set forth (1) the taxes in anticipation of the collection of which the transfer is to be made and from which the working cash fund is to be reimbursed, (2) the entire amount of taxes extended, or which the corporate authorities estimate will be extended, or received, for any particular year in anticipation of the collection of all or part of which the transfer is to be made, (3) the aggregate amount of warrants or notes theretofore issued in anticipation of the collection of these taxes together with the amount of the interest which has accrued and which, the corporate authorities estimate, will accrue thereon, (4) the aggregate amount of receipts from taxes imposed to replace revenue lost by units of local government and school districts as a result of the abolition of ad valorem personal property taxes, pursuant to Article IX, Section 5(c) of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, which the corporate authorities estimate will be set aside for the payment of the proportionate amount of debt service and pension or retirement obligations, as required by Section 12 of "An Act in relation to State Revenue Sharing with local government entities", approved July 31, 1969, as amended, and (5) the aggregate amount of money theretofore transferred from the working cash fund to the general corporate fund in anticipation of the collection of such taxes. The amount which that ordinance shall direct the treasurer so to transfer in anticipation of the collection of taxes levied or to be received for any particular year, together with the aggregate amount of such tax anticipation warrants or notes theretofore drawn against such taxes and the amount of the interest accrued and estimated to accrue thereon, the amount estimated to be required to satisfy debt service and pension or retirement obligations, as set forth in Section 12 of "An Act in relation to State revenue sharing with local government entities", approved July 31, 1969, as amended, and the aggregate amount of such transfers theretofore made in anticipation of the collection of these taxes, shall not exceed 90% of the actual or estimated amount of such taxes extended or to be extended or to be received as set forth in that ordinance.
    If money is available in the working cash fund, it shall be transferred to the general corporate fund and disbursed for the payment of salaries and other corporate expenses so as to avoid, whenever possible, the issuance of tax anticipation warrants or notes.
(Source: P.A. 81-1506.)

65 ILCS 5/8-6-6

    (65 ILCS 5/8-6-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-6-6)
    Sec. 8-6-6. Any person holding an office, trust, or employment under a municipality with a population of more than 500,000, who is guilty of the wilful violation of any of the provisions of this Division 6 shall be guilty of a business offense and shall be fined not exceeding $10,000, and shall forfeit his right to his office, trust, or employment and shall be removed therefrom. Any such person shall be liable for any sum that he unlawfully diverted from the specified working cash fund, or otherwise used, and that sum may be recovered by the municipality, or by any taxpayer in the name and for the benefit of the municipality, in a civil action. Such a taxpayer, however, shall file a bond for all costs and shall be liable for all costs taxed against the municipality in such a suit, and judgment shall be rendered accordingly. But nothing in this Section shall bar other remedies.
(Source: P.A. 79-1361.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 7

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 7 heading)
DIVISION 7. WORKING CASH FUND IN MUNICIPALITIES OF LESS THAN 500,000

65 ILCS 5/8-7-1

    (65 ILCS 5/8-7-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-7-1)
    Sec. 8-7-1. In each municipality with less than 500,000 inhabitants, a fund to be known as a working cash fund may be created, set apart, maintained, and administered in the manner prescribed in this Division 7 for the purpose of enabling the municipality to have in its treasury at all times sufficient money to meet demands thereon for ordinary and necessary expenditures for all general and special corporate purposes.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-7-2

    (65 ILCS 5/8-7-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-7-2)
    Sec. 8-7-2. For the purpose of creating such a working cash fund, the corporate authorities may incur an indebtedness and issue bonds therefor in an amount or amounts not exceeding in the aggregate $700,000.
    These bonds shall bear interest at a rate of not more than the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, and shall mature within 20 years from the date thereof. The corporate authorities may provide that the ordinance authorizing the issue of these bonds shall be operative and valid without the submission thereof to the electors of the municipality for approval in accordance with the requirements of Sections 8-4-1 and 8-4-2 and the requirements of the Bond Issue Notification Act. The corporate authorities, before or at the time of issuing these bonds, shall provide for the collection of a direct annual tax upon all the taxable property in the issuing municipality, sufficient to pay and discharge the principal thereof at maturity and to pay the interest thereon as it falls due. The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
(Source: P.A. 89-655, eff. 1-1-97.)

65 ILCS 5/8-7-3

    (65 ILCS 5/8-7-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-7-3)
    Sec. 8-7-3. For the purpose of providing money for such a working cash fund, the corporate authorities shall also have power to levy, annually, upon all the taxable property in the municipality, a tax of not to exceed .05% upon the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue for the year in which each such levy is made.
    The collection of this tax shall not be anticipated by the issuance of any warrants drawn against the tax. This tax shall be levied and collected, except as otherwise provided in this Section, in like manner as are the general taxes of the collecting municipality. It shall be known as the working cash fund tax and shall be in addition to the maximum of all other taxes which that municipality is now, or may be hereafter, authorized by law to levy upon the taxable property within the municipality.
    This tax may be levied by a separate ordinance on or before the second Tuesday in September in each year, for the purpose specified in this Section, without any appropriation thereof being made in the annual or supplemental appropriation ordinance.
    No tax shall be levied under this Section if the municipality has previously issued the maximum amount of bonds permitted under Section 8-7-2.
    The foregoing limitation upon tax rate may be increased or decreased according to the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/8-7-4

    (65 ILCS 5/8-7-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-7-4)
    Sec. 8-7-4. All money received from the issuance of bonds as authorized in Section 8-7-2, or from any tax levied pursuant to the authority granted by Section 8-7-3, shall be set apart in the working cash fund by the municipal treasurer and shall be used only for the purposes and in the manner provided in this section. The fund and the money therein shall not be regarded as current assets available for appropriation and shall not be appropriated by the corporate authorities in the annual appropriation ordinance.
    The corporate authorities may appropriate moneys to the working cash fund up to the maximum amount allowable in the fund, and the working cash fund may receive such appropriations and any other contributions.
    In order to provide money with which to meet ordinary and necessary disbursements for salaries and other general and special corporate purposes, the fund may be transferred in whole or in part to the general or special corporate funds of the municipality, and so disbursed therefrom in anticipation of the collection of any taxes lawfully levied for general or special corporate purposes or, in anticipation of such taxes, as by law now or hereafter enacted or amended, imposed by the General Assembly of the State of Illinois to replace revenue lost by units of local government and school districts as a result of the abolition of ad valorem personal property taxes, pursuant to Article IX, Section 5(c) of the Constitution of the State of Illinois. Money so transferred to the general or special corporate funds shall be deemed to have been transferred in anticipation of the collection of that part of the taxes so levied or to be received which is in excess of the amount required to pay any tax anticipation warrants, and the interest thereon.
    Taxes levied for general or special corporate purposes, when collected shall be applied first to the payment of tax anticipation warrants or notes and the interest thereon, and then to the reimbursement of the working cash fund.
    Upon the receipt by the municipal treasurer of any taxes, in anticipation of the collection of which money in the working cash fund has been so transferred for disbursement, the fund shall be immediately reimbursed therefrom until the full amount so transferred has been retransferred to the fund. Unless the taxes so received and applied to the reimbursement of the working cash fund, prior to the first day of the eighth month following the month in which due and unpaid real property taxes by law begin to bear interest, are sufficient to effect a complete reimbursement of the fund for any money transferred therefrom in anticipation of the collection of taxes, the working cash fund shall be reimbursed for the amount of the deficiency therein from any other revenues accruing to the general corporate fund, and the corporate authorities shall provide for the immediate reimbursement of the amount of such a deficiency in its next annual appropriation ordinance.
    Any municipality holding in its working cash fund money not immediately necessary for the purposes set forth in this Section may, by ordinance, use such money to invest in its own bonds issued by the municipality which represent the obligation of such municipality, or, may use such money to invest in bonds and other interest bearing obligations of the State of Illinois, or securities authorized for investment in "An Act relating to certain investments of public funds by public agencies," approved July 23, 1943, as heretofore or hereafter amended; provided, however, that no investment authorized by this Section 8-7-4 shall be made in bonds or interest bearing obligations which are in default or in bonds or interest bearing obligations for which accrued interest is due. All money realized by the municipality from the sale or redemption of the securities authorized for investment under this Section shall be placed in the working cash fund. Interest on the investments may also be placed in such fund, or, if so provided in the ordinance authorizing such investments, may be transferred in whole or in part to the general or special corporate funds of the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 85-459.)

65 ILCS 5/8-7-5

    (65 ILCS 5/8-7-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-7-5)
    Sec. 8-7-5. Money shall be transferred from the working cash fund to the general corporate or special funds only upon the authority of the corporate authorities, who from time to time by a separate ordinance shall direct the municipal treasurer to make a transfer of such sums as may be required for the purposes authorized in this Division 7. That ordinance shall set forth (1) the taxes in anticipation of the collection of which the transfer is to be made and from which the working cash fund is to be reimbursed, (2) the entire amount of taxes extended, or which the corporate authorities estimate will be extended or received for any particular year in anticipation of the collection of all or part of which the transfer is to be made, (3) the aggregate amount of warrants or notes theretofore issued in anticipation of the collection of these taxes together with the amount of interest which has accrued, and which, the corporate authorities estimate, will accrue thereon, (4) the aggregate amount of receipts from taxes imposed to replace revenue lost by units of local government and school districts as a result of the abolition of ad valorem personal property taxes, pursuant to Article IX, Section 5(c) of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, which the corporate authorities estimate will be set aside for the payment of the proportionate amount of debt service and pension or retirement obligations, as required by Section 12 of "An Act in relation to State Revenue Sharing with local government entities", approved July 31, 1969, as amended, and (5) the aggregate amount of money theretofore transferred from the working cash fund to such general or special corporate fund in anticipation of the collection of such taxes. The amount which that ordinance shall direct the treasurer so to transfer in anticipation of the collection of taxes levied or to be received for any particular year, together with the aggregate amount of such tax anticipation warrants or notes theretofore drawn against such taxes and the amount of the interest, accrued and estimated to accrue thereon, the amount estimated to be required to satisfy debt service and pension or retirement obligations, as set forth in Section 12 of "An Act in relation to State revenue sharing with local government entities", approved July 31, 1969, as amended, and the aggregate amount of such transfers theretofore made in anticipation of the collection of these taxes, shall not exceed 90% of the actual or estimated amount of such taxes extended or to be extended or to be received as set forth in that ordinance.
    If money is available in the working cash fund, it shall be transferred to such general or special corporate fund and disbursed for the payment of salaries and other corporate expenses so as to avoid, whenever possible, the issuance of tax anticipation warrants or notes.
(Source: P.A. 81-1506.)

65 ILCS 5/8-7-6

    (65 ILCS 5/8-7-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-7-6)
    Sec. 8-7-6. Any person holding an office, trust, or employment under a municipality with less than 500,000 inhabitants, who is guilty of the wilful violation of any of the provisions of this Division 7 shall be guilty of a business offense and shall be fined not exceeding $10,000, and shall forfeit his right to his office, trust, or employment, and shall be removed therefrom. Any such person shall be liable for any sum that he unlawfully diverted from the specified working cash fund, or otherwise used, and that sum may be recovered by the municipality, or by any taxpayer in the name and for the benefit of the municipality in a civil action. Such a taxpayer, however, shall file a bond for all costs and shall be liable for all costs taxed against the municipality in such a suit, and judgment shall be rendered accordingly. But nothing in this section shall bar other remedies.
(Source: P.A. 79-1361.)

65 ILCS 5/8-7-7

    (65 ILCS 5/8-7-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-7-7)
    Sec. 8-7-7. Abolishment of working cash fund.
    (a) The corporate authority of any municipality may abolish its working cash fund by resolution and may transfer any balance remaining in the fund, including any interest that may have accrued, to the general corporate fund at the end of the fiscal year.
    (b) A municipality that has abolished its working cash fund may not establish another working cash fund under this Division 7 for 4 years after the date the fund was abolished. Any general obligation bonds that were previously issued for working cash purposes must be retired before a municipality may establish another working cash fund.
(Source: P.A. 87-982.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 8

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 8 heading)
DIVISION 8. AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS

65 ILCS 5/8-8-1

    (65 ILCS 5/8-8-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-8-1)
    Sec. 8-8-1. This Division 8 may be cited as The Illinois Municipal Auditing Law.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-8-2

    (65 ILCS 5/8-8-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-8-2)
    Sec. 8-8-2. The following terms shall, unless the context otherwise indicates, have the following meanings:
    (1) "Municipality" or "municipalities" means all cities, villages and incorporated towns having a population of less than 500,000 as determined by the last preceding Federal census.
    (2) "Corporate authorities" means a city council, village board of trustees, library board, police and firemen's pension board, or any other body or officers having authority to levy taxes, make appropriations, or approve claims for any municipality.
    (3) "Comptroller" means the Comptroller of the State of Illinois.
    (4) (Blank).
    (5) "Audit report" means the written report of the auditor or auditors and all appended statements and schedules relating thereto, presenting or recording the findings of an examination or audit of the financial transactions, affairs, or condition of a municipality.
    (6) "Annual report" means the statement filed, in lieu of an audit report, by the municipalities of less than 800 population, which do not own or operate public utilities and do not have bonded debt.
    (7) "Supplemental report" means the annual statement filed, in addition to any audit report provided for herein, by all municipalities, except municipalities of less than 800 population which do not own or operate public utilities and do not have bonded debt.
    (8) "Auditor" means a licensed certified public accountant, as that term is defined in Section 0.03 of the Illinois Public Accounting Act, or the substantial equivalent of a licensed CPA, as provided under Section 5.2 of the Illinois Public Accounting Act, who performs an audit of municipal financial statements and records and expresses an assurance or disclaims an opinion on the audited financial statements.
    (9) "Generally accepted accounting principles" means accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
    (10) "Generally accepted auditing standards" means auditing standards generally accepted in the United States.
(Source: P.A. 100-837, eff. 8-13-18; 101-419, eff. 1-1-20.)

65 ILCS 5/8-8-3

    (65 ILCS 5/8-8-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-8-3)
    Sec. 8-8-3. Audit requirements.
    (a) The corporate authorities of each municipality coming under the provisions of this Division 8 shall cause an audit of the funds and accounts of the municipality to be made by an auditor or auditors employed by such municipality or by an auditor or auditors retained by the Comptroller, as hereinafter provided.
    (b) The accounts and funds of each municipality having a population of 800 or more or having a bonded debt or owning or operating any type of public utility shall be audited annually. The audit herein required shall include all of the accounts and funds of the municipality. Such audit shall be begun as soon as possible after the close of the fiscal year, and shall be completed and the report submitted within 180 days after the close of such fiscal year, unless an extension of time shall be granted by the Comptroller in writing. The auditor or auditors perform the audit shall submit not less than 2 copies of the audit report to the corporate authorities of the municipality being audited. Municipalities not operating utilities may cause audits of the accounts of municipalities to be made more often than herein provided, by an auditor or auditors. The audit report of such audit when filed with the Comptroller together with an audit report covering the remainder of the period for which an audit is required to be filed hereunder shall satisfy the requirements of this section.
    (c) Municipalities of less than 800 population which do not own or operate public utilities and do not have bonded debt, shall file annually with the Comptroller a financial report containing information required by the Comptroller. Such annual financial report shall be on forms devised by the Comptroller in such manner as to not require professional accounting services for its preparation.
    (d) In addition to any audit report required, all municipalities, except municipalities of less than 800 population which do not own or operate public utilities and do not have bonded debt, shall file annually with the Comptroller a supplemental report on forms devised and approved by the Comptroller.
    (e) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, if a municipality (i) has a population of less than 200, (ii) has bonded debt in the amount of $50,000 or less, and (iii) owns or operates a public utility, then the municipality shall cause an audit of the funds and accounts of the municipality to be performed by an auditor employed by the municipality or retained by the Comptroller for fiscal year 2011 and every fourth fiscal year thereafter or until the municipality has a population of 200 or more, has bonded debt in excess of $50,000, or no longer owns or operates a public utility. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as limiting the municipality's duty to file an annual financial report with the Comptroller or to comply with the filing requirements concerning the county clerk.
    (f) All audits and reports to be filed with the Comptroller under this Section must be submitted electronically and the Comptroller must post the audits and reports on the Internet no later than 45 days after they are received. If the municipality provides the Comptroller's Office with sufficient evidence that the audit or report cannot be filed electronically, the Comptroller may waive this requirement. The Comptroller must also post a list of municipalities that are not in compliance with the reporting requirements set forth in this Section.
    (g) Subsection (f) of this Section is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule municipalities of powers and functions exercised by the State.
    (h) Any financial report under this Section shall include the name of the purchasing agent who oversees all competitively bid contracts. If there is no purchasing agent, the name of the person responsible for oversight of all competitively bid contracts shall be listed.
(Source: P.A. 101-419, eff. 1-1-20.)

65 ILCS 5/8-8-3.5

    (65 ILCS 5/8-8-3.5)
    Sec. 8-8-3.5. Tax Increment Financing Report. The reports filed under subsection (d) of Section 11-74.4-5 of the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act and the reports filed under subsection (d) of Section 11-74.6-22 of the Industrial Jobs Recovery Law in the Illinois Municipal Code must be separate from any other annual report filed with the Comptroller. The Comptroller must, in cooperation with reporting municipalities, create a format for the reporting of information described in paragraphs (1.5), (5), and (8) and in subparagraph (G) of paragraph (7) of subsection (d) of Section 11-74.4-5 of the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act and the information described in paragraphs (1.5), (5), and (8) and in subparagraph (G) of paragraph (7) of subsection (d) of Section 11-74.6-22 of the Industrial Jobs Recovery Law that facilitates consistent reporting among the reporting municipalities. The Comptroller may allow these reports to be filed electronically and may display the report, or portions of the report, electronically via the Internet. All reports filed under this Section must be made available for examination and copying by the public at all reasonable times. A Tax Increment Financing Report must be filed electronically with the Comptroller within 180 days after the close of the municipal fiscal year or as soon thereafter as the audit for the redevelopment project area for that fiscal year becomes available. If the Tax Increment Finance administrator provides the Comptroller's office with sufficient evidence that the report is in the process of being completed by an auditor, the Comptroller may grant an extension. If the required report is not filed within the time extended by the Comptroller, the Comptroller shall notify the corporate authorities of that municipality that the audit report is past due. The Comptroller may charge a municipality a fee of $5 per day for the first 15 days past due, $10 per day for 16 through 30 days past due, $15 per day for 31 through 45 days past due, and $20 per day for the 46th day and every day thereafter. These amounts may be reduced at the Comptroller's discretion. In the event the required audit report is not filed within 60 days of such notice, the Comptroller shall cause such audit to be made by an auditor or auditors. The Comptroller may decline to order an audit and the preparation of an audit report if an initial examination of the books and records of the municipality indicates that books and records of the municipality are inadequate or unavailable to support the preparation of the audit report or the supplemental report due to the passage of time or the occurrence of a natural disaster. All fees collected pursuant to this Section shall be deposited into the Comptroller's Administrative Fund. In the event the Comptroller causes an audit to be made in accordance with the requirements of this Section, the municipality shall pay to the Comptroller reasonable compensation and expenses to reimburse her for the cost of preparing or completing such report. Moneys paid to the Comptroller pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be deposited into the Comptroller's Audit Expense Revolving Fund.
(Source: P.A. 101-419, eff. 1-1-20; 102-127, eff. 7-23-21.)

65 ILCS 5/8-8-4

    (65 ILCS 5/8-8-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-8-4)
    Sec. 8-8-4. Overdue reports.
    (a) In the event the required audit report for a municipality is not filed with the Comptroller in accordance with Section 8-8-7 within 180 days after the close of the fiscal year of the municipality, the Comptroller shall notify the corporate authorities of that municipality in writing that the audit report is due, and may also grant an extension of time of 60 days, for the filing of the audit report. In the event the required audit report is not filed within the time specified in such written notice, the Comptroller shall cause such audit to be made by an auditor or auditors. In the event the required annual or supplemental report for a municipality is not filed within 6 months after the close of the fiscal year of the municipality, the Comptroller shall notify the corporate authorities of that municipality in writing that the annual or supplemental report is due and may grant an extension in time of 60 days for the filing of such annual or supplemental report.
    (b) In the event the annual or supplemental report is not filed within the time extended by the Comptroller, the Comptroller shall cause such annual or supplemental report to be prepared or completed and the municipality shall pay to the Comptroller reasonable compensation and expenses to reimburse him for the cost of preparing or completing such annual or supplemental report. Moneys paid to the Comptroller pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be deposited into the Comptroller's Audit Expense Revolving Fund.
    (c) The Comptroller may decline to order an audit or the completion of the supplemental report if an initial examination of the books and records of the municipality indicates that books and records of the municipality are inadequate or unavailable to support the preparation of the audit report or the supplemental report due to the passage of time or the occurrence of a natural disaster.
    (d) The State Comptroller may grant extensions for delinquent audits or reports. The Comptroller may charge a municipality a fee for a delinquent audit or report of $5 per day for the first 15 days past due, $10 per day for 16 through 30 days past due, $15 per day for 31 through 45 days past due, and $20 per day for the 46th day and every day thereafter. These amounts may be reduced at the Comptroller's discretion. All fees collected under this subsection (d) shall be deposited into the Comptroller's Administrative Fund.
(Source: P.A. 101-419, eff. 1-1-20.)

65 ILCS 5/8-8-5

    (65 ILCS 5/8-8-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-8-5)
    Sec. 8-8-5. (a) Prior to fiscal year 2019, the audit shall be made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Reporting on the financial position and results of financial operations for each fund of the municipality shall be in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or other comprehensive basis of accounting. Each audit report shall include only financial information, findings, and conclusions that are adequately supported by evidence in the auditor's working papers to demonstrate or prove, when called upon, the basis for the matters reported and their correctness and reasonableness. In connection with this, each municipality shall retain the right of inspection of the auditor's working papers and shall make them available to the Comptroller, or his or her designee, upon request. The audit report shall consist of the professional opinion of the auditor or auditors with respect to the financial statements or, if an opinion cannot be expressed, a declaration that the auditor is unable to express such opinion and an explanation of the reasons he or she cannot do so. Municipal authorities shall not impose limitations on the scope of the audit to the extent that the effect of such limitations will result in the qualification of the opinion of the auditor or auditors. Each audit report filed with the Comptroller shall be accompanied by a copy of each official statement or other offering of materials prepared in connection with the issuance of indebtedness of the municipality since the filing of the last audit report.
    (b) For fiscal year 2019 and each fiscal year thereafter, the audit report shall include the financial statements for governmental activities, business-type activities, discretely presented component units, and each major fund and aggregated nonmajor fund. The audit report shall also include the professional opinion or opinions of the auditor or auditors with respect to the financial statements or, if an opinion cannot be expressed, a declaration that the auditor is unable to express an opinion and an explanation of the reasons he or she cannot do so. Each auditor's report shall include a representation by the auditor or auditors conducting the audit has been performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Municipal authorities shall not impose limitations on the scope of the audit to the extent that the effect of the limitations will result in the modification of the opinion or opinions of the auditor or auditors. Each audit report filed with the Comptroller shall be accompanied by a copy of each official statement or other offering of materials prepared in connection with the issuance of indebtedness of the municipality since the filing of the last audit report.
    (c) For fiscal year 2019 and each fiscal year thereafter, audit reports shall contain financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards if the last audit report filed preceding fiscal year 2019 expressed an unmodified or modified opinion by the auditor that the financial statements were prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
    (d) For fiscal year 2019 and each fiscal year thereafter, audit reports containing financial statements prepared in accordance with an other comprehensive basis of accounting may follow the best practices and guidelines outlined by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and shall be audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. If the corporate authority of a municipality submits an audit report containing financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, thereafter all future audit reports shall also contain financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
    (e) Audits may be made on financial statements prepared using either an accrual or cash basis of accounting, depending upon the system followed by the municipality, and audit reports shall comply with this Section.
(Source: P.A. 100-837, eff. 8-13-18; 101-419, eff. 1-1-20.)

65 ILCS 5/8-8-7

    (65 ILCS 5/8-8-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-8-7)
    Sec. 8-8-7. When the auditor or auditors have completed the audit, not less than 2 copies of a report of the audit shall be made and signed by the making such audit, and shall immediately be filed with the municipality audited. Each audit report shall include the certification of the auditor or auditors making the audit that the audit has been performed in compliance with generally accepted auditing standards. The municipality shall immediately make one copy of the report, or one copy of the report authorized by this Division 8 in lieu of an audit report, a part of its public records and at all times thereafter this copy shall be open to public inspection. In addition, the municipality shall file one copy of the report with the Comptroller. An audit report which fails to meet the requirements of this Act shall be rejected by the Comptroller and returned to the municipal authorities for corrective action. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as preventing a municipality, in filing its audit report with the Comptroller, from transmitting with such report any comment or explanation that it may desire to make concerning that report. The audit report filed with the Comptroller, together with any accompanying comment or explanation, shall immediately become a part of his public records and shall at all times thereafter be open to public inspection. It shall be unlawful for the auditor to make any disclosure of the result of any examination of any public account excepting as he does so directly to the corporate authorities of the municipality audited.
(Source: P.A. 101-419, eff. 1-1-20.)

65 ILCS 5/8-8-8

    (65 ILCS 5/8-8-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-8-8)
    Sec. 8-8-8. The expenses of the audit and investigation of public accounts provided for in Division 8, whether ordered by the corporate authorities or the Comptroller, shall be paid by the municipality for which the audit is made. Payment shall be ordered by the corporate authorities out of the funds of the municipality and it shall be the duty of such authorities to make provisions for payment. Contracts for the performance of audits required by this Division 8 may be entered into without competitive bidding. If the audit is made by an auditor or auditors retained by the Comptroller, the municipality shall pay to the Comptroller reasonable compensation and expenses to reimburse him for the cost of making such audit.
    The corporate authorities of all municipalities coming under the provisions of this Division 8 shall have the power to annually levy a "Municipal Auditing Tax" upon all of the taxable property of the municipalities at the rate on the dollar which will produce an amount which will equal a sum sufficient to meet the cost of all auditing and reports thereunder. Such municipal auditing tax shall be held in a special fund and used for no other purpose than the payment of expenses occasioned by this Division 8.
    The tax authorized by this Section shall be in addition to taxes for general corporate purposes authorized under Section 8-3-1 of this Act.
(Source: P.A. 101-419, eff. 1-1-20.)

65 ILCS 5/8-8-9

    (65 ILCS 5/8-8-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-8-9)
    Sec. 8-8-9. The provisions of the Division 8 shall not be construed to relieve any officer of any duties now required by law of him with relation to the auditing of public accounts or the disbursement of public funds. Failure of the corporate authorities of any municipality to comply with any of the provisions of this Division 8 shall not affect the legality of taxes levied for any of the funds of such municipality.
    Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, any municipality which files audits or audit reports with the Comptroller in compliance with this Act shall not be required to file any additional audits or audit reports with any state governmental agency providing motor fuel tax funds to such municipality. Any such state governmental agency may obtain copies of all audits and audit reports from the Comptroller.
(Source: P.A. 80-423.)

65 ILCS 5/8-8-10

    (65 ILCS 5/8-8-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-8-10)
    Sec. 8-8-10. The corporate authorities of a municipality may establish an audit committee, and may appoint members of the corporate authority or other appropriate officers to the committee, to review audit reports prepared under this Act and any other financial reports and documents, including management letters prepared by or on behalf of the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 82-644.)

65 ILCS 5/8-8-10.5

    (65 ILCS 5/8-8-10.5)
    Sec. 8-8-10.5. Audit report disclosure. Each fiscal year, within 60 days of the close of an audit under this Act, the auditor conducting the audit of all of the funds and accounts of a municipality shall do each of the following:
        (1) Provide a copy of any management letter and a
    
copy of any audited financial statements to each member of the municipality's corporate authorities. If the municipality maintains an Internet website, the corporate authorities shall post this information to its website.
        (2) Present the information from the audit to the
    
municipality's corporate authorities either in person or by a live phone or web connection during a public meeting.
(Source: P.A. 98-738, eff. 1-1-15.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 9

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 9 heading)
DIVISION 9. PURCHASING AND PUBLIC
WORKS CONTRACTS IN MUNICIPALITIES
OF LESS THAN 500,000

65 ILCS 5/8-9-1

    (65 ILCS 5/8-9-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-9-1)
    Sec. 8-9-1. In municipalities of less than 500,000 except as otherwise provided in Articles 4 and 5 any work or other public improvement which is not to be paid for in whole or in part by special assessment or special taxation, when the expense thereof will exceed $25,000, shall be constructed either (1) by a contract let to the lowest responsible bidder after advertising for bids, in the manner prescribed by ordinance, except that any such contract may be entered into by the proper officers without advertising for bids, if authorized by a vote of two-thirds of all the alderpersons or trustees then holding office; or (2) in the following manner, if authorized by a vote of two-thirds of all the alderpersons or trustees then holding office, to-wit: the commissioner of public works or other proper officers to be designated by ordinance, shall superintend and cause to be carried out the construction of the work or other public improvement and shall employ exclusively for the performance of all manual labor thereon, laborers and artisans whom the municipality shall pay by the day or hour; and all material of the value of $25,000 and upward used in the construction of the work or other public improvement, shall be purchased by contract let to the lowest responsible bidder in the manner to be prescribed by ordinance. However, nothing contained in this Section shall apply to any contract by a city, village or incorporated town with the federal government or any agency thereof.
    In every city which has adopted Division 1 of Article 10, every such laborer or artisan shall be certified by the civil service commission to the commissioner of public works or other proper officers, in accordance with the requirement of that division.
    In municipalities of 500,000 or more population the letting of contracts for work or other public improvements of the character described in this Section shall be governed by the provisions of Division 10 of this Article 8.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/8-9-2

    (65 ILCS 5/8-9-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-9-2)
    Sec. 8-9-2. (a) In municipalities of less than 500,000 population, the corporate authorities may provide by ordinance that all supplies needed for use of the municipality shall be furnished by contract, let to the lowest bidder.
    In municipalities of more than 500,000 population the provisions of Division 10 of this Article 8 shall apply to and govern the purchase of supplies.
    The provisions of this Section are subject to any contrary provisions contained in "An Act concerning the use of Illinois mined coal in certain plants and institutions", filed July 13, 1937, as heretofore and hereafter amended.
    (b) The corporate authorities of a municipality may by ordinance provide that contracts to provide goods and services to the municipality contain a provision requiring the contractor and its affiliates to collect and remit Illinois Use Tax on all sales of tangible personal property into the State of Illinois in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Use Tax Act, and municipal use tax on all sales of tangible personal property into the municipality in accordance with a municipal ordinance authorized by Section 8-11-6 or 8-11-1.5, during the term of the contract or for some other specified period, regardless of whether the contractor or affiliate is a "retailer maintaining a place of business within this State" as defined in Section 2 of the Use Tax Act. The provision may state that if the requirement is not met, the contract may be terminated by the municipality, and the contractor may be subject to such other penalties or the exercise of such remedies as may be stated in the contract or the ordinance adopted under this Section. An ordinance adopted under this Section may contain exceptions for emergencies or other circumstances when the exception is in the best interest of the public. For purposes of this Section, the term "affiliate" means any entity that (1) directly, indirectly, or constructively controls another entity, (2) is directly, indirectly, or constructively controlled by another entity, or (3) is subject to the control of a common entity. For purposes of this subsection (b), an entity controls another entity if it owns, directly or individually, more than 10% of the voting securities of that entity. As used in this subsection (b), the term "voting security" means a security that (1) confers upon the holder the right to vote for the election of members of the board of directors or similar governing body of the business or (2) is convertible into, or entitles the holder to receive upon its exercise, a security that confers such a right to vote. A general partnership interest is a voting security.
(Source: P.A. 93-25, eff. 6-20-03.)

65 ILCS 5/8-9-3

    (65 ILCS 5/8-9-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-9-3)
    Sec. 8-9-3. In the event of a conflict between the application of this Division 9 of Article 8 and the application of "An Act concerning municipalities, counties and other political subdivisions", enacted by the 85th General Assembly, the provisions of "An Act concerning municipalities, counties and other political subdivisions" shall prevail.
(Source: P.A. 85-854.)

65 ILCS 5/8-9-4

    (65 ILCS 5/8-9-4)
    Sec. 8-9-4. Long-term contracts. Any municipality may enter into a long-term energy contract, even if the length of the contract would exceed the term of office of the corporate authorities that approved the contract.
(Source: P.A. 93-58, eff. 1-1-04.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 10

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 10 heading)
DIVISION 10. PURCHASING AND PUBLIC
WORKS CONTRACTS IN CITIES OF
MORE THAN 500,000

65 ILCS 5/8-10-1

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-10-1)
    Sec. 8-10-1. This division shall be known and is hereafter designated as "Municipal purchasing act for cities of 500,000 or more population."
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-2

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-10-2)
    Sec. 8-10-2. In addition to all the rights, powers, privileges, duties, and obligations conferred thereon elsewhere in this division or any other Acts, all cities of 500,000 or more population shall have the rights, powers and privileges and shall be subject to the duties and obligations conferred thereon by this Division 10.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-2.5

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-2.5)
    Sec. 8-10-2.5. Airports. This Division 10 applies to purchase orders and contracts relating to airports owned or operated by a municipality of more than 500,000 population.
(Source: P.A. 89-405, eff. 11-8-95.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-3

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-10-3)
    Sec. 8-10-3. (a) Except as otherwise herein provided, all purchase orders or contracts of whatever nature, for labor, services or work, the purchase, lease, or sale of personal property, materials, equipment or supplies, involving amounts in excess of $10,000, made by or on behalf of any such municipality, shall be let by free and open competitive bidding after advertisement, to the lowest responsible bidder, or in the appropriate instance, to the highest responsible bidder, depending upon whether such municipality is to expend or to receive money. All such purchase orders or contracts, as defined above, which shall involve amounts of $10,000, or less, shall be let in the manner described above whenever practicable, except that such purchase orders or contracts may be let in the open market in a manner calculated to insure the best interests of the public, after solicitation of bids by mail, telephone, or otherwise. The provisions of this Section are subject to any contrary provision contained in "An Act concerning the use of Illinois mined coal in certain plants and institutions", filed July 13, 1937, as heretofore and hereafter amended.
    (b) The corporate authorities of a municipality may by ordinance provide that contracts to provide goods and services to the municipality contain a provision requiring the contractor and its affiliates to collect and remit Illinois Use Tax on all sales of tangible personal property into the State of Illinois in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Use Tax Act, and municipal use tax on all sales of tangible personal property into the municipality in accordance with a municipal ordinance authorized by Section 8-11-6 or 8-11-1.5, during the term of the contract or for some other specified period, regardless of whether the contractor or affiliate is a "retailer maintaining a place of business within this State" as defined in Section 2 of the Use Tax Act. The provision may state that if the requirement is not met, the contract may be terminated by the municipality, and the contractor may be subject to such other penalties or the exercise of such remedies as may be stated in the contract or the ordinance adopted under this Section. An ordinance adopted under this Section may contain exceptions for emergencies or other circumstances when the exception is in the best interest of the public. For purposes of this Section, the term "affiliate" means any entity that (1) directly, indirectly, or constructively controls another entity, (2) is directly, indirectly, or constructively controlled by another entity, or (3) is subject to the control of a common entity. For purposes of this subsection (b), an entity controls another entity if it owns, directly or individually, more than 10% of the voting securities of that entity. As used in this subsection (b), the term "voting security" means a security that (1) confers upon the holder the right to vote for the election of members of the board of directors or similar governing body of the business or (2) is convertible into, or entitles the holder to receive upon its exercise, a security that confers such a right to vote. A general partnership interest is a voting security.
(Source: P.A. 93-25, eff. 6-20-03.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-4

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-10-4)
    Sec. 8-10-4. Contracts which by their nature are not adapted to award by competitive bidding, such as but not limited to contracts for the services of individuals possessing a high degree of professional skill where the ability or fitness of the individual plays an important part, contracts for supplies, materials, parts or equipment which are available only from a single source, contracts for printing of finance committee pamphlets, comptroller's estimates, and departmental reports, contracts for the printing or engraving of bonds, water certificates, tax warrants and other evidences of indebtedness, contracts for utility services such as water, light, heat, telephone or telegraph, and contracts for the purchase of magazines, books, periodicals and similar articles of an educational or instructional nature, and the binding of such magazine, books, periodicals, pamphlets, reports and similar articles shall not be subject to the competitive bidding requirements of this Article. The purchasing agent hereinafter provided for is hereby expressly authorized to procure from any federal, state or local governmental unit or agency thereof such materials, supplies, commodities or equipment as may be made available through the operation of any legislation heretofore or hereafter enacted without conforming to the competitive bidding requirements of this Division 10. Regular employment contracts in the municipal service, whether with respect to the classified service or otherwise, shall not be subject to the provisions of this Division 10, nor shall this Division 10 be applicable to the granting or issuance pursuant to powers conferred by laws, ordinances or resolutions, of franchises, licenses, permits or other authorizations by the corporate authorities of the municipality, or by departments, offices, institutions, boards, commissions, agencies or other instrumentalities thereof, nor to contracts or transactions, other than the sale or lease of personal property, pursuant to which the municipality is the recipient of money. The purchasing agent may sell or cause to be loaned with proper surety, materials common only to the municipal water distribution system, to such corporations and individuals, upon a proper showing that they are unable to obtain such materials for the purpose of obtaining water from the water system, or while awaiting shipment from manufacturers or vendors of such material, provided, that proper charges for the sale of such material shall be made to such extent as to save the municipality from monetary losses in such transactions.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3599.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-5

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-10-5)
    Sec. 8-10-5. In the case of an emergency affecting the public health or safety, so declared by the corporate authorities of the municipality at a meeting thereof duly convened, which declaration shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of all the members thereof and shall set forth the nature of the danger to the public health or safety, contracts may be let to the extent necessary to resolve such emergency without public advertisement. The resolution or ordinance in which such declaration is embodied shall fix the date upon which such emergency shall terminate, which date may be extended or abridged by the corporate authorities as in their judgment the circumstances require.
    The purchasing agent hereinafter provided for, may purchase or may authorize in writing any agency of such municipal government or of the institutions, boards or commissions thereof, if any, to purchase in the open market without filing requisition or estimate therefor, and without advertisement, any supplies, materials or equipment, for immediate delivery to meet bona fide operating emergencies where the amount thereof is not in excess of $40,000. A full written account of any such emergency together with a requisition for the materials, supplies or equipment required therefor shall be submitted immediately to the purchasing agent and shall be open to public inspection for a period of at least one year subsequent to the date of such emergency purchase. The exercise of the authority herein vested in the purchasing agent in respect to purchases for such bona fide operating emergencies shall not be dependent upon a declaration of emergency by the corporate authorities under the first paragraph of this section.
(Source: P.A. 81-1376.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-6

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-10-6)
    Sec. 8-10-6. The responsible head of each major department, office, institution, board, commission, agency or instrumentality of such municipal government shall certify in writing to the purchasing agent the names of such officers or employees who shall be exclusively authorized to sign requests for purchase for such respective department, office, institution, board, commission, agency or instrumentality, and all requests for purchase shall be void unless executed by such certified officers or employees and approved by the purchasing agent.
    Except as to emergency contracts authorized by Section 8-10-5, no undertaking involving amounts in excess of $10,000 shall be split into parts, by the requisitioning agent or otherwise, so as to produce amounts of $10,000 or less, for the purpose of avoiding the provisions of this Division 10.
    The term "responsible head" as used herein shall, in the case of the corporate authorities of the municipality, be such member, members, or committee thereof as shall be designated by appropriate resolution or order adopted by such corporate authorities.
(Source: P.A. 81-1376.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-7

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-10-7)
    Sec. 8-10-7. All proposals to award purchase orders or contracts involving amounts in excess of $10,000 shall be published at least 10 days, excluding Sundays and legal holidays, in advance of the date announced for the receiving of bids, in a secular English language daily newspaper of general circulation throughout such municipality and shall simultaneously be posted on readily accessible bulletin boards in the office of the purchasing agent. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit the purchasing agent from placing additional announcements in recognized trade journals. Advertisements for bids shall describe the character of the proposed contract or agreement in sufficient detail to enable the bidders thereon to know what their obligations will be, either in the advertisement itself, or by reference to detailed plans and specifications on file at the time of the publication of the first announcement. Such advertisement shall also state the date, time and place assigned for the opening of bids, and no bids shall be received at any time subsequent to the time indicated in the announcement. However, an extension of time may be granted for the opening of such bids upon publication in a secular English newspaper of general circulation throughout such municipality of the date to which the bid opening has been extended. The time of the bid extension opening shall not be less than 5 days after the publication thereof, Sundays and legal holidays excluded.
    Cash, cashier's check, a certified check, a comptroller's certificate of moneys owed the particular vendor, or a bid bond with adequate surety approved by the purchasing agent as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable amount, but not in excess of 10% of the contract amount may be required of each bidder by the purchasing agent on all bids involving amounts in excess of $10,000 and, if so required, the advertisement for bids shall so specify.
(Source: P.A. 84-1269.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-8

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-10-8)
    Sec. 8-10-8. Any agreement or collusion among bidders or prospective bidders in restraint of freedom of competition by agreement to bid a fixed price, or otherwise, shall render the bids of such bidders void. Each bidder shall accompany his bid with a sworn statement, or otherwise swear or affirm, that he has not been a party to any such agreement. Any disclosure in advance of the opening of bids, of the terms of the bids submitted in response to an advertisement, made or permitted by the purchasing agent shall render the proceedings void and shall require re-advertisement and re-award.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-8.5

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-8.5)
    Sec. 8-10-8.5. Disclosure. Each person submitting a bid or proposal in relation to any contract in excess of $10,000 under this Division 10, including contracts exempt from competitive bidding under Section 8-10-4 or 8-10-5, must disclose in his or her application the name of each individual having a beneficial interest of more than 7 1/2% in the enterprise and, if the person wishing to submit a bid or proposal is a corporation, the names of all its officers and directors. The person shall notify the municipality of any changes in its ownership or officers at the time such changes occur. In the case of emergency contracts under Section 8-10-5, disclosure under this Section shall be made within 14 days after the contract.
(Source: P.A. 89-405, eff. 11-8-95.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-9

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-10-9)
    Sec. 8-10-9. All sealed bids shall be publicly opened by the purchasing agent of such municipality, or by an officer or employee in the office of the purchasing agent duly authorized in writing by the purchasing agent to open such bids, and all such bids shall be open to public inspection in the office of the purchasing agent for a period of at least 48 hours before award is made.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-10

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-10-10)
    Sec. 8-10-10. The award of any contract involving amounts in excess of $10,000 shall be made by the purchasing agent to the lowest or highest responsible bidder as provided in Section 8-10-3. Every contract involving amounts in excess of $10,000 shall be signed by the mayor or his duly designated agent, by the comptroller and by the purchasing agent, respectively, of such municipality. Each bid, with the name of the bidder, shall be entered on a record which record with the name of the successful bidder indicated thereon, shall, after award of contract, be open to public inspection in the office of the purchasing agent of such municipality.
    All purchase orders or contracts involving amounts of $10,000 or less shall be awarded by the purchasing agent to the lowest or highest responsible bidder as provided in Section 8-10-3 and shall be signed by the purchasing agent and by the comptroller.
    An official copy of each awarded purchase order or contract together with all necessary attachments thereto, including assignments and written consents thereto of the purchasing agent as authorized by Section 8-10-14, shall be retained by the purchasing agent in an appropriate file open to the public for such period of time after termination of contract during which action against the municipality might ensue under applicable laws of limitation. After such period such purchase orders, contracts and attachments may be destroyed by direction of the purchasing agent.
(Source: P.A. 81-1376.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-11

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-10-11)
    Sec. 8-10-11. In determining the responsibility of any bidder the purchasing agent may take into account other factors in addition to financial responsibility, such as past records of transactions with the bidder, experience, adequacy of equipment, ability to complete performance within a specified time limit and other pertinent considerations.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-12

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-10-12)
    Sec. 8-10-12. Any and all bids received in response to an advertisement may be rejected by the purchasing agent if the bidder is not deemed responsible, or the character or quality of the services, supplies, materials, equipment or labor does not conform to requirements or if the public interest may otherwise be served thereby.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-13

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-10-13)
    Sec. 8-10-13. Bond, with sufficient sureties, in such amount as shall be deemed adequate, not only to insure performance of contract in the time and manner prescribed in the contract, but also to save, indemnify, and keep harmless the municipality against all loss, damages, claims, liabilities, judgments, costs, and expenses which may in anywise accrue against the municipality in consequence of the granting of the contract, or which may in anywise result therefrom, may be required of each bidder upon contracts involving amounts in excess of $10,000 when, in the opinion of the purchasing agent, the public interests will be served thereby.
(Source: P.A. 81-1376.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-14

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-10-14)
    Sec. 8-10-14. No contract awarded to the lowest responsible bidder or to the highest responsible bidder, as the case may be, shall be assignable or sublet by the successful bidder without the written consent of the purchasing agent. In no event shall a contract or any part thereof be assigned or sublet to a bidder who had been declared not to be a responsible bidder in the consideration of bids submitted in response to advertisement for the particular contract.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3599.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-15

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-10-15)
    Sec. 8-10-15. In all municipalities within the purview of this Division 10, there shall be a purchasing agent who shall be appointed by the mayor by and with the consent of the corporate authorities of the municipality. The purchasing agent shall hold office for a term of 4 years and until his successor is appointed and qualified. Such purchasing agent may be removed from office for cause after public hearing before the corporate authorities at which hearing the purchasing agent with counsel shall be entitled to be heard. His salary shall be fixed by the corporate authorities and he shall be required to give bond, with adequate surety, for the faithful performance of his duties in an amount to be determined by the corporate authorities. He shall be exempt from the provisions of Division 1 of Article 10, relating to civil service, in any municipality which has or may hereafter adopt that Division 1. In making the appointment of the purchasing agent, the mayor and corporate authorities shall give due consideration to the executive experience and ability required for the proper and effective discharge of the duties of the office, and no person shall be appointed purchasing agent unless he has served for at least 3 years in a responsible executive capacity requiring knowledge of and experience in large scale purchasing activities.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-16

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-10-16)
    Sec. 8-10-16. The purchasing agent may appoint the necessary employees of his office in accordance with law. The number and salaries of such employees shall be fixed by the corporate authorities. The purchasing agent shall: (a) adopt, promulgate and from time to time revise rules and regulations for the proper conduct of his office; (b) constitute the sole agent of the municipality in contracting for labor, materials, services, or work, the purchase, lease, or sale of personal property, materials, equipment or supplies, in conformity with the provisions of this Division 10; (c) open all sealed bids; (d) determine the lowest or highest responsible bidder, as the case may be, as required by this Division 10, and purchase orders in conformity with this Division 10; (e) enforce written specifications describing standards established in conformity with this Division 10; (f) operate or require such physical, chemical or other tests as may be necessary to insure conformity to such specifications with respect to quality of materials; (g) exercise, or require, at central storerooms or otherwise, such control as may be necessary to insure conformity to contract provisions with respect to quantity; (h) distribute or cause to be distributed, to the various requisitioning agencies of such municipality, such supplies, materials or equipment, as may be purchased by him; (i) transfer materials, supplies and equipment to or between the various requisitioning agencies and to trade in, sell or dispose of such materials, supplies or equipment as may become surplus, obsolete or unusable; (j) control inventories and inventory records of all stocks of materials, supplies and equipment of common usage contained in any central or principal storeroom, stockyard or warehouse of such municipality; (k) assume such related activities as may be assigned to him from time to time by the mayor or the corporate authorities of such municipality, and (l) submit to the mayor of such municipality an annual report faithfully describing the activities of his office, which report shall be spread upon the official public records of the corporate authorities of such municipality or given comparable public distribution.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3599.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-17

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-17) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-10-17)
    Sec. 8-10-17. The corporate authorities of any such municipality may establish a revolving fund in such amount as may be necessary to enable the purchasing agent to purchase items of common usage in advance of immediate need, the revolving fund to be reimbursed from the annual appropriation of the requisitioning agencies. Neither the purchasing agent, nor any officer or employee of his office, nor any member of the board of standardization hereinafter provided for, shall be financially interested, directly or indirectly, in any purchase order or contract coming under the purview of his official duties. The above named officials and employees are expressly prohibited from accepting, directly or indirectly, from any person, company, firm, or corporation to which any purchase order or contract may be awarded, any rebate, gift, money, or anything of value whatsoever. Any officer or employee, as above defined, convicted of violating this Section shall be guilty of a business offense and shall be fined not to exceed $10,000 and shall forfeit the right to his public office, trust, or employment and shall be removed therefrom.
(Source: P.A. 103-154, eff. 6-30-23.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-18

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-18) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-10-18)
    Sec. 8-10-18. No department, office, institution, commission, board, agency, or instrumentality of any such municipality, or any officer or employee thereof, shall be empowered to execute any purchase order or contract as defined in Section 8-10-3 except as herein specifically authorized, but all such purchase orders or contracts shall be executed by the purchasing agent in conformity with the provisions of this Division 10.
(Source: P.A. 103-154, eff. 6-30-23.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-19

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-19) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-10-19)
    Sec. 8-10-19. In all municipalities to which the provisions of this Division 10 shall apply, there shall be a board of standardization, which board shall be composed of the purchasing agent for such municipality, who shall be chairman, and 6 other members who shall be appointed by the mayor of such municipality. Three of the members shall be responsible heads of a major office, department, institution, commission or board of such municipality and shall receive no compensation for their services on the board of standardization. The other 3 members may be officers or employees of the municipality but only those such members who are not officers or employees shall be entitled to receive such compensation as the corporate authorities may provide. Any member, excepting the purchasing agent, may deputize a proxy to act in his stead. The board of standardization shall meet at least once each 2 calendar months upon notification by the chairman at least 5 days in advance of the date announced for such meeting. Official action of the board shall require the vote of a majority of all members of the board. The chairman shall cause to be prepared a report faithfully describing the proceedings of each meeting, which report shall be transmitted to each member and shall be made available to the mayor and to the corporate authorities, respectively, of such municipality within 5 days, excluding Sundays and legal holidays, subsequent to the date of the meeting.
    The board of standardization shall: (a) classify the requirements of such municipality, including the departments, offices, institutions, commissions and boards thereof, with respect to supplies, materials, and equipment, of common usage, (b) adopt as standards, the smallest numbers of the various qualities, sizes and varieties of such supplies, materials and equipment as may be consistent with the efficient operation of such municipal government, and (c) prepare, adopt, promulgate, and from time to time revise, written specifications describing such standards.
    Specifications describing in detail the physical, chemical and other characteristics of supplies, material or equipment to be acquired by purchase order or contract shall be prepared by the board of standardization.
    In the preparation or revision of standard specifications the board of standardization shall solicit the advice, assistance and cooperation of the several requisitioning agencies and shall be empowered to consult such public or non-public laboratory or technical services as may be deemed expedient. After adoption, each standard specification shall, until rescinded, apply alike in terms and effect to every purchase or contract for the purchase of any commodity, material, supply or equipment and shall be made available to the public upon request.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3599.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-20

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-20) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-10-20)
    Sec. 8-10-20. Official ordinances in conformity with the provisions of this Division 10 shall be adopted by formal action of the corporate authorities of such municipality and shall be published for the information of the public.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-21

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-21) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-10-21)
    Sec. 8-10-21. Any purchase order or contract executed in violation of this Division 10 shall be null and void as to the municipality and if public funds shall have been expended thereupon the amount thereof may be recovered in the name of the municipality in an appropriate action instituted therefor.
    An official who knowingly and intentionally lets a contract in violation of the competitive bid requirements of this Division 10 forfeits his or her office.
(Source: P.A. 89-405, eff. 11-8-95.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-22

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-22) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-10-22)
    Sec. 8-10-22. Nothing contained in this Division 10 shall be deemed to apply to the letting of contracts and accepting of bids for the construction of local improvements pursuant to Division 2 of Article 9.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-23

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-23) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-10-23)
    Sec. 8-10-23. The comptroller of each municipality to which this Division 10 applies shall conduct audits of all expenditures incident to all purchase orders and contracts awarded hereunder by the purchasing agent. The comptroller shall make reports on such audits to the mayor and corporate authorities.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-24

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-24) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-10-24)
    Sec. 8-10-24. All specifications pertaining to the construction, alteration, rehabilitation or repair of any real property of such municipality shall be prepared by the engineering agency engaged in the design of such construction, alteration, rehabilitation or repair, prior to approval by the purchasing agent, and any such specification shall form a part of any such purchase order or contract, and the performance, inspection and testing of all such contracts shall be supervised by the engineering agency designated in such contracts.
    If after award of such contracts changes or modifications are necessitated therein, such changes or modifications may be accomplished or ordered in writing by the engineering agency, but if the costs thereof are estimated to exceed $5,000 written approval of the purchasing agent must be first obtained. A modification agreement therefor shall thereafter be executed by the contractor, the mayor or his duly designated agent, by the comptroller and by the purchasing agent.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3599.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-25

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-25) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-10-25)
    Sec. 8-10-25. In the event of a conflict between the application of this Division 10 of Article 8 and the application of "An Act concerning municipalities, counties and other political subdivisions", enacted by the 85th General Assembly, the provisions of "An Act concerning municipalities, counties and other political subdivisions" shall prevail.
(Source: P.A. 85-854.)

65 ILCS 5/8-10-26

    (65 ILCS 5/8-10-26)
    Sec. 8-10-26. Long-term contracts. Any municipality may enter into a long-term energy contract, even if the length of the contract would exceed the term of office of the corporate authorities that approved the contract.
(Source: P.A. 93-58, eff. 1-1-04.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 11

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 11 heading)
DIVISION 11. CERTAIN REVENUE TAXES

65 ILCS 5/8-11-1

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-1)
    Sec. 8-11-1. Home Rule Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. The corporate authorities of a home rule municipality may impose a tax upon all persons engaged in the business of selling tangible personal property, other than an item of tangible personal property titled or registered with an agency of this State's government, at retail in the municipality on the gross receipts from these sales made in the course of such business. If imposed, the tax shall only be imposed in 1/4% increments. On and after September 1, 1991, this additional tax may not be imposed on tangible personal property taxed at the 1% rate under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act (or at the 0% rate imposed under this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly). Beginning December 1, 2019, this tax is not imposed on sales of aviation fuel unless the tax revenue is expended for airport-related purposes. If a municipality does not have an airport-related purpose to which it dedicates aviation fuel tax revenue, then aviation fuel is excluded from the tax. Each municipality must comply with the certification requirements for airport-related purposes under Section 2-22 of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. For purposes of this Section, "airport-related purposes" has the meaning ascribed in Section 6z-20.2 of the State Finance Act. This exclusion for aviation fuel only applies for so long as the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and 49 U.S.C. 47133 are binding on the municipality. The changes made to this Section by this amendatory Act of the 101st General Assembly are a denial and limitation of home rule powers and functions under subsection (g) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution. The tax imposed by a home rule municipality under this Section and all civil penalties that may be assessed as an incident of the tax shall be collected and enforced by the State Department of Revenue. The certificate of registration that is issued by the Department to a retailer under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act shall permit the retailer to engage in a business that is taxable under any ordinance or resolution enacted pursuant to this Section without registering separately with the Department under such ordinance or resolution or under this Section. The Department shall have full power to administer and enforce this Section; to collect all taxes and penalties due hereunder; to dispose of taxes and penalties so collected in the manner hereinafter provided; and to determine all rights to credit memoranda arising on account of the erroneous payment of tax or penalty hereunder. In the administration of, and compliance with, this Section the Department and persons who are subject to this Section shall have the same rights, remedies, privileges, immunities, powers and duties, and be subject to the same conditions, restrictions, limitations, penalties and definitions of terms, and employ the same modes of procedure, as are prescribed in Sections 1, 1a, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1i, 1j, 1k, 1m, 1n, 2 through 2-65 (in respect to all provisions therein other than the State rate of tax), 2c, 3 (except as to the disposition of taxes and penalties collected, and except that the retailer's discount is not allowed for taxes paid on aviation fuel that are subject to the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and 49 U.S.C. 47133), 4, 5, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f, 5g, 5h, 5i, 5j, 5k, 5l, 6, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act and Section 3-7 of the Uniform Penalty and Interest Act, as fully as if those provisions were set forth herein.
    No tax may be imposed by a home rule municipality under this Section unless the municipality also imposes a tax at the same rate under Section 8-11-5 of this Act.
    Persons subject to any tax imposed under the authority granted in this Section may reimburse themselves for their seller's tax liability hereunder by separately stating that tax as an additional charge, which charge may be stated in combination, in a single amount, with State tax which sellers are required to collect under the Use Tax Act, pursuant to such bracket schedules as the Department may prescribe.
    Whenever the Department determines that a refund should be made under this Section to a claimant instead of issuing a credit memorandum, the Department shall notify the State Comptroller, who shall cause the order to be drawn for the amount specified and to the person named in the notification from the Department. The refund shall be paid by the State Treasurer out of the home rule municipal retailers' occupation tax fund or the Local Government Aviation Trust Fund, as appropriate.
    Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the Department shall immediately pay over to the State Treasurer, ex officio, as trustee, all taxes and penalties collected hereunder for deposit into the Home Rule Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax Fund. Taxes and penalties collected on aviation fuel sold on or after December 1, 2019, shall be immediately paid over by the Department to the State Treasurer, ex officio, as trustee, for deposit into the Local Government Aviation Trust Fund. The Department shall only pay moneys into the Local Government Aviation Trust Fund under this Section for so long as the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and 49 U.S.C. 47133 are binding on the State.
    As soon as possible after the first day of each month, beginning January 1, 2011, upon certification of the Department of Revenue, the Comptroller shall order transferred, and the Treasurer shall transfer, to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund the local sales tax increment, as defined in the Innovation Development and Economy Act, collected under this Section during the second preceding calendar month for sales within a STAR bond district.
    After the monthly transfer to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund, on or before the 25th day of each calendar month, the Department shall prepare and certify to the Comptroller the disbursement of stated sums of money to named municipalities, the municipalities to be those from which retailers have paid taxes or penalties hereunder to the Department during the second preceding calendar month. The amount to be paid to each municipality shall be the amount (not including credit memoranda and not including taxes and penalties collected on aviation fuel sold on or after December 1, 2019) collected hereunder during the second preceding calendar month by the Department plus an amount the Department determines is necessary to offset any amounts that were erroneously paid to a different taxing body, and not including an amount equal to the amount of refunds made during the second preceding calendar month by the Department on behalf of such municipality, and not including any amount that the Department determines is necessary to offset any amounts that were payable to a different taxing body but were erroneously paid to the municipality, and not including any amounts that are transferred to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund, less 1.5% of the remainder, which the Department shall transfer into the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund. The Department, at the time of each monthly disbursement to the municipalities, shall prepare and certify to the State Comptroller the amount to be transferred into the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund under this Section. Within 10 days after receipt by the Comptroller of the disbursement certification to the municipalities and the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund provided for in this Section to be given to the Comptroller by the Department, the Comptroller shall cause the orders to be drawn for the respective amounts in accordance with the directions contained in the certification.
    In addition to the disbursement required by the preceding paragraph and in order to mitigate delays caused by distribution procedures, an allocation shall, if requested, be made within 10 days after January 14, 1991, and in November of 1991 and each year thereafter, to each municipality that received more than $500,000 during the preceding fiscal year, (July 1 through June 30) whether collected by the municipality or disbursed by the Department as required by this Section. Within 10 days after January 14, 1991, participating municipalities shall notify the Department in writing of their intent to participate. In addition, for the initial distribution, participating municipalities shall certify to the Department the amounts collected by the municipality for each month under its home rule occupation and service occupation tax during the period July 1, 1989 through June 30, 1990. The allocation within 10 days after January 14, 1991, shall be in an amount equal to the monthly average of these amounts, excluding the 2 months of highest receipts. The monthly average for the period of July 1, 1990 through June 30, 1991 will be determined as follows: the amounts collected by the municipality under its home rule occupation and service occupation tax during the period of July 1, 1990 through September 30, 1990, plus amounts collected by the Department and paid to such municipality through June 30, 1991, excluding the 2 months of highest receipts. The monthly average for each subsequent period of July 1 through June 30 shall be an amount equal to the monthly distribution made to each such municipality under the preceding paragraph during this period, excluding the 2 months of highest receipts. The distribution made in November 1991 and each year thereafter under this paragraph and the preceding paragraph shall be reduced by the amount allocated and disbursed under this paragraph in the preceding period of July 1 through June 30. The Department shall prepare and certify to the Comptroller for disbursement the allocations made in accordance with this paragraph.
    For the purpose of determining the local governmental unit whose tax is applicable, a retail sale by a producer of coal or other mineral mined in Illinois is a sale at retail at the place where the coal or other mineral mined in Illinois is extracted from the earth. This paragraph does not apply to coal or other mineral when it is delivered or shipped by the seller to the purchaser at a point outside Illinois so that the sale is exempt under the United States Constitution as a sale in interstate or foreign commerce.
    Nothing in this Section shall be construed to authorize a municipality to impose a tax upon the privilege of engaging in any business which under the Constitution of the United States may not be made the subject of taxation by this State.
    An ordinance or resolution imposing or discontinuing a tax hereunder or effecting a change in the rate thereof shall be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department on or before the first day of June, whereupon the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of the first day of September next following the adoption and filing. Beginning January 1, 1992, an ordinance or resolution imposing or discontinuing the tax hereunder or effecting a change in the rate thereof shall be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department on or before the first day of July, whereupon the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of the first day of October next following such adoption and filing. Beginning January 1, 1993, an ordinance or resolution imposing or discontinuing the tax hereunder or effecting a change in the rate thereof shall be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department on or before the first day of October, whereupon the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of the first day of January next following the adoption and filing. However, a municipality located in a county with a population in excess of 3,000,000 that elected to become a home rule unit at the general primary election in 1994 may adopt an ordinance or resolution imposing the tax under this Section and file a certified copy of the ordinance or resolution with the Department on or before July 1, 1994. The Department shall then proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of October 1, 1994. Beginning April 1, 1998, an ordinance or resolution imposing or discontinuing the tax hereunder or effecting a change in the rate thereof shall either (i) be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department on or before the first day of April, whereupon the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of the first day of July next following the adoption and filing; or (ii) be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department on or before the first day of October, whereupon the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of the first day of January next following the adoption and filing.
    When certifying the amount of a monthly disbursement to a municipality under this Section, the Department shall increase or decrease the amount by an amount necessary to offset any misallocation of previous disbursements. The offset amount shall be the amount erroneously disbursed within the previous 6 months from the time a misallocation is discovered.
    Any unobligated balance remaining in the Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax Fund on December 31, 1989, which fund was abolished by Public Act 85-1135, and all receipts of municipal tax as a result of audits of liability periods prior to January 1, 1990, shall be paid into the Local Government Tax Fund for distribution as provided by this Section prior to the enactment of Public Act 85-1135. All receipts of municipal tax as a result of an assessment not arising from an audit, for liability periods prior to January 1, 1990, shall be paid into the Local Government Tax Fund for distribution before July 1, 1990, as provided by this Section prior to the enactment of Public Act 85-1135; and on and after July 1, 1990, all such receipts shall be distributed as provided in Section 6z-18 of the State Finance Act.
    As used in this Section, "municipal" and "municipality" means a city, village or incorporated town, including an incorporated town that has superseded a civil township.
    This Section shall be known and may be cited as the Home Rule Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax Act.
(Source: P.A. 101-10, eff. 6-5-19; 101-81, eff. 7-12-19; 101-604, eff. 12-13-19; 102-700, eff. 4-19-22.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.1

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-1.1)
    Sec. 8-11-1.1. Non-home rule municipalities; imposition of taxes.
    (a) The corporate authorities of a non-home rule municipality may, upon approval of the electors of the municipality pursuant to subsection (b) of this Section, impose by ordinance or resolution the tax authorized in Sections 8-11-1.3, 8-11-1.4 and 8-11-1.5 of this Act.
    (b) The corporate authorities of the municipality may by ordinance or resolution call for the submission to the electors of the municipality the question of whether the municipality shall impose such tax. Such question shall be certified by the municipal clerk to the election authority in accordance with Section 28-5 of the Election Code and shall be in a form in accordance with Section 16-7 of the Election Code.
    Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, if the proceeds of the tax may be used for municipal operations pursuant to Section 8-11-1.3, 8-11-1.4, or 8-11-1.5, then the election authority must submit the question in substantially the following form:
        Shall the corporate authorities of the municipality
    
be authorized to levy a tax at a rate of (rate)% for expenditures on municipal operations, expenditures on public infrastructure, or property tax relief?
    If a majority of the electors in the municipality voting upon the question vote in the affirmative, such tax shall be imposed.
    Until January 1, 1992, an ordinance or resolution imposing the tax of not more than 1% hereunder or discontinuing the same shall be adopted and a certified copy thereof, together with a certification that the ordinance or resolution received referendum approval in the case of the imposition of such tax, filed with the Department of Revenue, on or before the first day of June, whereupon the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce the additional tax or to discontinue the tax, as the case may be, as of the first day of September next following such adoption and filing.
    Beginning January 1, 1992 and through December 31, 1992, an ordinance or resolution imposing or discontinuing the tax hereunder shall be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department on or before the first day of July, whereupon the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of the first day of October next following such adoption and filing.
    Beginning January 1, 1993, and through September 30, 2002, an ordinance or resolution imposing or discontinuing the tax hereunder shall be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department on or before the first day of October, whereupon the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of the first day of January next following such adoption and filing.
    Beginning October 1, 2002, and through December 31, 2013, an ordinance or resolution imposing or discontinuing the tax under this Section or effecting a change in the rate of tax must either (i) be adopted and a certified copy of the ordinance or resolution filed with the Department on or before the first day of April, whereupon the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of the first day of July next following the adoption and filing; or (ii) be adopted and a certified copy of the ordinance or resolution filed with the Department on or before the first day of October, whereupon the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of the first day of January next following the adoption and filing.
    Beginning January 1, 2014, if an ordinance or resolution imposing the tax under this Section, discontinuing the tax under this Section, or effecting a change in the rate of tax under this Section is adopted, a certified copy thereof, together with a certification that the ordinance or resolution received referendum approval in the case of the imposition of or increase in the rate of such tax, shall be filed with the Department of Revenue, either (i) on or before the first day of May, whereupon the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of the first day of July next following the adoption and filing; or (ii) on or before the first day of October, whereupon the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of the first day of January next following the adoption and filing.
    Notwithstanding any provision in this Section to the contrary, if, in a non-home rule municipality with more than 150,000 but fewer than 200,000 inhabitants, as determined by the last preceding federal decennial census, an ordinance or resolution under this Section imposes or discontinues a tax or changes the tax rate as of July 1, 2007, then that ordinance or resolution, together with a certification that the ordinance or resolution received referendum approval in the case of the imposition of the tax, must be adopted and a certified copy of that ordinance or resolution must be filed with the Department on or before May 15, 2007, whereupon the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of July 1, 2007.
    Notwithstanding any provision in this Section to the contrary, if, in a non-home rule municipality with more than 6,500 but fewer than 7,000 inhabitants, as determined by the last preceding federal decennial census, an ordinance or resolution under this Section imposes or discontinues a tax or changes the tax rate on or before May 20, 2009, then that ordinance or resolution, together with a certification that the ordinance or resolution received referendum approval in the case of the imposition of the tax, must be adopted and a certified copy of that ordinance or resolution must be filed with the Department on or before May 20, 2009, whereupon the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of July 1, 2009.
    A non-home rule municipality may file a certified copy of an ordinance or resolution, with a certification that the ordinance or resolution received referendum approval in the case of the imposition of the tax, with the Department of Revenue, as required under this Section, only after October 2, 2000.
    The tax authorized by this Section may not be more than 1% and may be imposed only in 1/4% increments.
(Source: P.A. 98-584, eff. 8-27-13.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.2

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.2) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-1.2)
    Sec. 8-11-1.2. Definition. As used in Sections 8-11-1.3, 8-11-1.4 and 8-11-1.5 of this Act:
    (a) "Public infrastructure" means municipal roads and streets, access roads, bridges, and sidewalks; waste disposal systems; and water and sewer line extensions, water distribution and purification facilities, storm water drainage and retention facilities, and sewage treatment facilities. For purposes of referenda authorizing the imposition of taxes by the City of DuQuoin under Sections 8-11-1.3, 8-11-1.4, and 8-11-1.5 of this Act that are approved in November, 2002, or for purposes of referenda authorizing the imposition of taxes by the Village of Forsyth under Sections 8-11-1.3, 8-11-1.4, and 8-11-1.5 of this Act that are approved after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 94th General Assembly, "public infrastructure" shall also include public schools.
    (b) "Property tax relief" means the action of a municipality to reduce the levy for real estate taxes or avoid an increase in the levy for real estate taxes that would otherwise have been required. Property tax relief or the avoidance of property tax must uniformly apply to all classes of property.
(Source: P.A. 94-1078, eff. 1-9-07; 95-331, eff. 8-21-07.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.3

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.3) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-1.3)
    Sec. 8-11-1.3. Non-Home Rule Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. The corporate authorities of a non-home rule municipality may impose a tax upon all persons engaged in the business of selling tangible personal property, other than on an item of tangible personal property which is titled and registered by an agency of this State's Government, at retail in the municipality for expenditure on public infrastructure or for property tax relief or both as defined in Section 8-11-1.2 if approved by referendum as provided in Section 8-11-1.1, of the gross receipts from such sales made in the course of such business. If the tax is approved by referendum on or after July 14, 2010 (the effective date of Public Act 96-1057), the corporate authorities of a non-home rule municipality may, until July 1, 2030, use the proceeds of the tax for expenditure on municipal operations, in addition to or in lieu of any expenditure on public infrastructure or for property tax relief. The tax imposed may not be more than 1% and may be imposed only in 1/4% increments. The tax may not be imposed on tangible personal property taxed at the 1% rate under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act (or at the 0% rate imposed under this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly). Beginning December 1, 2019, this tax is not imposed on sales of aviation fuel unless the tax revenue is expended for airport-related purposes. If a municipality does not have an airport-related purpose to which it dedicates aviation fuel tax revenue, then aviation fuel is excluded from the tax. Each municipality must comply with the certification requirements for airport-related purposes under Section 2-22 of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. For purposes of this Section, "airport-related purposes" has the meaning ascribed in Section 6z-20.2 of the State Finance Act. This exclusion for aviation fuel only applies for so long as the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and 49 U.S.C. 47133 are binding on the municipality. The tax imposed by a municipality pursuant to this Section and all civil penalties that may be assessed as an incident thereof shall be collected and enforced by the State Department of Revenue. The certificate of registration which is issued by the Department to a retailer under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act shall permit such retailer to engage in a business which is taxable under any ordinance or resolution enacted pursuant to this Section without registering separately with the Department under such ordinance or resolution or under this Section. The Department shall have full power to administer and enforce this Section; to collect all taxes and penalties due hereunder; to dispose of taxes and penalties so collected in the manner hereinafter provided, and to determine all rights to credit memoranda, arising on account of the erroneous payment of tax or penalty hereunder. In the administration of, and compliance with, this Section, the Department and persons who are subject to this Section shall have the same rights, remedies, privileges, immunities, powers and duties, and be subject to the same conditions, restrictions, limitations, penalties and definitions of terms, and employ the same modes of procedure, as are prescribed in Sections 1, 1a, 1a-1, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1i, 1j, 2 through 2-65 (in respect to all provisions therein other than the State rate of tax), 2c, 3 (except as to the disposition of taxes and penalties collected, and except that the retailer's discount is not allowed for taxes paid on aviation fuel that are subject to the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and 49 U.S.C. 47133), 4, 5, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f, 5g, 5h, 5i, 5j, 5k, 5l, 6, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act and Section 3-7 of the Uniform Penalty and Interest Act as fully as if those provisions were set forth herein.
    No municipality may impose a tax under this Section unless the municipality also imposes a tax at the same rate under Section 8-11-1.4 of this Code.
    Persons subject to any tax imposed pursuant to the authority granted in this Section may reimburse themselves for their seller's tax liability hereunder by separately stating such tax as an additional charge, which charge may be stated in combination, in a single amount, with State tax which sellers are required to collect under the Use Tax Act, pursuant to such bracket schedules as the Department may prescribe.
    Whenever the Department determines that a refund should be made under this Section to a claimant instead of issuing a credit memorandum, the Department shall notify the State Comptroller, who shall cause the order to be drawn for the amount specified, and to the person named, in such notification from the Department. Such refund shall be paid by the State Treasurer out of the non-home rule municipal retailers' occupation tax fund or the Local Government Aviation Trust Fund, as appropriate.
    Except as otherwise provided, the Department shall forthwith pay over to the State Treasurer, ex officio, as trustee, all taxes and penalties collected hereunder for deposit into the Non-Home Rule Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax Fund. Taxes and penalties collected on aviation fuel sold on or after December 1, 2019, shall be immediately paid over by the Department to the State Treasurer, ex officio, as trustee, for deposit into the Local Government Aviation Trust Fund. The Department shall only pay moneys into the Local Government Aviation Trust Fund under this Section for so long as the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and 49 U.S.C. 47133 are binding on the municipality.
    As soon as possible after the first day of each month, beginning January 1, 2011, upon certification of the Department of Revenue, the Comptroller shall order transferred, and the Treasurer shall transfer, to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund the local sales tax increment, as defined in the Innovation Development and Economy Act, collected under this Section during the second preceding calendar month for sales within a STAR bond district.
    After the monthly transfer to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund, on or before the 25th day of each calendar month, the Department shall prepare and certify to the Comptroller the disbursement of stated sums of money to named municipalities, the municipalities to be those from which retailers have paid taxes or penalties hereunder to the Department during the second preceding calendar month. The amount to be paid to each municipality shall be the amount (not including credit memoranda and not including taxes and penalties collected on aviation fuel sold on or after December 1, 2019) collected hereunder during the second preceding calendar month by the Department plus an amount the Department determines is necessary to offset any amounts which were erroneously paid to a different taxing body, and not including an amount equal to the amount of refunds made during the second preceding calendar month by the Department on behalf of such municipality, and not including any amount which the Department determines is necessary to offset any amounts which were payable to a different taxing body but were erroneously paid to the municipality, and not including any amounts that are transferred to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund, less 1.5% of the remainder, which the Department shall transfer into the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund. The Department, at the time of each monthly disbursement to the municipalities, shall prepare and certify to the State Comptroller the amount to be transferred into the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund under this Section. Within 10 days after receipt, by the Comptroller, of the disbursement certification to the municipalities and the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund provided for in this Section to be given to the Comptroller by the Department, the Comptroller shall cause the orders to be drawn for the respective amounts in accordance with the directions contained in such certification.
    For the purpose of determining the local governmental unit whose tax is applicable, a retail sale, by a producer of coal or other mineral mined in Illinois, is a sale at retail at the place where the coal or other mineral mined in Illinois is extracted from the earth. This paragraph does not apply to coal or other mineral when it is delivered or shipped by the seller to the purchaser at a point outside Illinois so that the sale is exempt under the Federal Constitution as a sale in interstate or foreign commerce.
    Nothing in this Section shall be construed to authorize a municipality to impose a tax upon the privilege of engaging in any business which under the constitution of the United States may not be made the subject of taxation by this State.
    When certifying the amount of a monthly disbursement to a municipality under this Section, the Department shall increase or decrease such amount by an amount necessary to offset any misallocation of previous disbursements. The offset amount shall be the amount erroneously disbursed within the previous 6 months from the time a misallocation is discovered.
    The Department of Revenue shall implement Public Act 91-649 so as to collect the tax on and after January 1, 2002.
    As used in this Section, "municipal" and "municipality" mean a city, village, or incorporated town, including an incorporated town which has superseded a civil township.
    This Section shall be known and may be cited as the Non-Home Rule Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax Act.
(Source: P.A. 101-10, eff. 6-5-19; 101-47, eff. 1-1-20; 101-81, eff. 7-12-19; 101-604, eff. 12-13-19; 102-700, eff. 4-19-22.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.4

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.4) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-1.4)
    Sec. 8-11-1.4. Non-Home Rule Municipal Service Occupation Tax Act. The corporate authorities of a non-home rule municipality may impose a tax upon all persons engaged, in such municipality, in the business of making sales of service for expenditure on public infrastructure or for property tax relief or both as defined in Section 8-11-1.2 if approved by referendum as provided in Section 8-11-1.1, of the selling price of all tangible personal property transferred by such servicemen either in the form of tangible personal property or in the form of real estate as an incident to a sale of service. If the tax is approved by referendum on or after July 14, 2010 (the effective date of Public Act 96-1057), the corporate authorities of a non-home rule municipality may, until December 31, 2030, use the proceeds of the tax for expenditure on municipal operations, in addition to or in lieu of any expenditure on public infrastructure or for property tax relief. The tax imposed may not be more than 1% and may be imposed only in 1/4% increments. The tax may not be imposed on tangible personal property taxed at the 1% rate under the Service Occupation Tax Act (or at the 0% rate imposed under this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly). Beginning December 1, 2019, this tax is not imposed on sales of aviation fuel unless the tax revenue is expended for airport-related purposes. If a municipality does not have an airport-related purpose to which it dedicates aviation fuel tax revenue, then aviation fuel is excluded from the tax. Each municipality must comply with the certification requirements for airport-related purposes under Section 2-22 of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. For purposes of this Section, "airport-related purposes" has the meaning ascribed in Section 6z-20.2 of the State Finance Act. This exclusion for aviation fuel only applies for so long as the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and 49 U.S.C. 47133 are binding on the municipality. The tax imposed by a municipality pursuant to this Section and all civil penalties that may be assessed as an incident thereof shall be collected and enforced by the State Department of Revenue. The certificate of registration which is issued by the Department to a retailer under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act or under the Service Occupation Tax Act shall permit such registrant to engage in a business which is taxable under any ordinance or resolution enacted pursuant to this Section without registering separately with the Department under such ordinance or resolution or under this Section. The Department shall have full power to administer and enforce this Section; to collect all taxes and penalties due hereunder; to dispose of taxes and penalties so collected in the manner hereinafter provided, and to determine all rights to credit memoranda arising on account of the erroneous payment of tax or penalty hereunder. In the administration of, and compliance with, this Section the Department and persons who are subject to this Section shall have the same rights, remedies, privileges, immunities, powers and duties, and be subject to the same conditions, restrictions, limitations, penalties and definitions of terms, and employ the same modes of procedure, as are prescribed in Sections 1a-1, 2, 2a, 3 through 3-50 (in respect to all provisions therein other than the State rate of tax), 4 (except that the reference to the State shall be to the taxing municipality), 5, 7, 8 (except that the jurisdiction to which the tax shall be a debt to the extent indicated in that Section 8 shall be the taxing municipality), 9 (except as to the disposition of taxes and penalties collected, and except that the returned merchandise credit for this municipal tax may not be taken against any State tax, and except that the retailer's discount is not allowed for taxes paid on aviation fuel that are subject to the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and 49 U.S.C. 47133), 10, 11, 12 (except the reference therein to Section 2b of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act), 13 (except that any reference to the State shall mean the taxing municipality), the first paragraph of Section 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 of the Service Occupation Tax Act and Section 3-7 of the Uniform Penalty and Interest Act, as fully as if those provisions were set forth herein.
    No municipality may impose a tax under this Section unless the municipality also imposes a tax at the same rate under Section 8-11-1.3 of this Code.
    Persons subject to any tax imposed pursuant to the authority granted in this Section may reimburse themselves for their serviceman's tax liability hereunder by separately stating such tax as an additional charge, which charge may be stated in combination, in a single amount, with State tax which servicemen are authorized to collect under the Service Use Tax Act, pursuant to such bracket schedules as the Department may prescribe.
    Whenever the Department determines that a refund should be made under this Section to a claimant instead of issuing credit memorandum, the Department shall notify the State Comptroller, who shall cause the order to be drawn for the amount specified, and to the person named, in such notification from the Department. Such refund shall be paid by the State Treasurer out of the municipal retailers' occupation tax fund or the Local Government Aviation Trust Fund, as appropriate.
    Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the Department shall forthwith pay over to the State Treasurer, ex officio, as trustee, all taxes and penalties collected hereunder for deposit into the municipal retailers' occupation tax fund. Taxes and penalties collected on aviation fuel sold on or after December 1, 2019, shall be immediately paid over by the Department to the State Treasurer, ex officio, as trustee, for deposit into the Local Government Aviation Trust Fund. The Department shall only pay moneys into the Local Government Aviation Trust Fund under this Section for so long as the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and 49 U.S.C. 47133 are binding on the municipality.
    As soon as possible after the first day of each month, beginning January 1, 2011, upon certification of the Department of Revenue, the Comptroller shall order transferred, and the Treasurer shall transfer, to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund the local sales tax increment, as defined in the Innovation Development and Economy Act, collected under this Section during the second preceding calendar month for sales within a STAR bond district.
    After the monthly transfer to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund, on or before the 25th day of each calendar month, the Department shall prepare and certify to the Comptroller the disbursement of stated sums of money to named municipalities, the municipalities to be those from which suppliers and servicemen have paid taxes or penalties hereunder to the Department during the second preceding calendar month. The amount to be paid to each municipality shall be the amount (not including credit memoranda and not including taxes and penalties collected on aviation fuel sold on or after December 1, 2019) collected hereunder during the second preceding calendar month by the Department, and not including an amount equal to the amount of refunds made during the second preceding calendar month by the Department on behalf of such municipality, and not including any amounts that are transferred to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund, less 1.5% of the remainder, which the Department shall transfer into the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund. The Department, at the time of each monthly disbursement to the municipalities, shall prepare and certify to the State Comptroller the amount to be transferred into the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund under this Section. Within 10 days after receipt, by the Comptroller, of the disbursement certification to the municipalities, the General Revenue Fund, and the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund provided for in this Section to be given to the Comptroller by the Department, the Comptroller shall cause the orders to be drawn for the respective amounts in accordance with the directions contained in such certification.
    The Department of Revenue shall implement Public Act 91-649 so as to collect the tax on and after January 1, 2002.
    Nothing in this Section shall be construed to authorize a municipality to impose a tax upon the privilege of engaging in any business which under the constitution of the United States may not be made the subject of taxation by this State.
    As used in this Section, "municipal" or "municipality" means or refers to a city, village or incorporated town, including an incorporated town which has superseded a civil township.
    This Section shall be known and may be cited as the "Non-Home Rule Municipal Service Occupation Tax Act".
(Source: P.A. 102-700, eff. 4-19-22; 103-9, eff. 6-7-23.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.5

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.5) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-1.5)
    Sec. 8-11-1.5. Non-Home Rule Municipal Use Tax Act. The corporate authorities of a non-home rule municipality may impose a tax upon the privilege of using, in such municipality, any item of tangible personal property which is purchased at retail from a retailer, and which is titled or registered with an agency of this State's government, based on the selling price of such tangible personal property, as "selling price" is defined in the Use Tax Act, for expenditure on public infrastructure or for property tax relief or both as defined in Section 8-11-1.2, if approved by referendum as provided in Section 8-11-1.1. If the tax is approved by referendum on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly, the corporate authorities of a non-home rule municipality may, until December 31, 2030, use the proceeds of the tax for expenditure on municipal operations, in addition to or in lieu of any expenditure on public infrastructure or for property tax relief. The tax imposed may not be more than 1% and may be imposed only in 1/4% increments. Such tax shall be collected from persons whose Illinois address for title or registration purposes is given as being in such municipality. Such tax shall be collected by the municipality imposing such tax. A non-home rule municipality may not impose and collect the tax prior to January 1, 2002.
    This Section shall be known and may be cited as the "Non-Home Rule Municipal Use Tax Act".
(Source: P.A. 103-9, eff. 6-7-23.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.6

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.6)
    Sec. 8-11-1.6. Non-home rule municipal retailers' occupation tax; municipalities between 20,000 and 25,000. The corporate authorities of a non-home rule municipality with a population of more than 20,000 but less than 25,000 that has, prior to January 1, 1987, established a Redevelopment Project Area that has been certified as a State Sales Tax Boundary and has issued bonds or otherwise incurred indebtedness to pay for costs in excess of $5,000,000, which is secured in part by a tax increment allocation fund, in accordance with the provisions of Division 11-74.4 of this Code may, by passage of an ordinance, impose a tax upon all persons engaged in the business of selling tangible personal property, other than on an item of tangible personal property that is titled and registered by an agency of this State's Government, at retail in the municipality. This tax may not be imposed on tangible personal property taxed at the 1% rate under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act (or at the 0% rate imposed under this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly). Beginning December 1, 2019, this tax is not imposed on sales of aviation fuel unless the tax revenue is expended for airport-related purposes. If a municipality does not have an airport-related purpose to which it dedicates aviation fuel tax revenue, then aviation fuel is excluded from the tax. Each municipality must comply with the certification requirements for airport-related purposes under Section 2-22 of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. For purposes of this Section, "airport-related purposes" has the meaning ascribed in Section 6z-20.2 of the State Finance Act. This exclusion for aviation fuel only applies for so long as the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and 49 U.S.C. 47133 are binding on the municipality. If imposed, the tax shall only be imposed in .25% increments of the gross receipts from such sales made in the course of business. Any tax imposed by a municipality under this Section and all civil penalties that may be assessed as an incident thereof shall be collected and enforced by the State Department of Revenue. An ordinance imposing a tax hereunder or effecting a change in the rate thereof shall be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department on or before the first day of October, whereupon the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of the first day of January next following such adoption and filing. The certificate of registration that is issued by the Department to a retailer under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act shall permit the retailer to engage in a business that is taxable under any ordinance or resolution enacted under this Section without registering separately with the Department under the ordinance or resolution or under this Section. The Department shall have full power to administer and enforce this Section, to collect all taxes and penalties due hereunder, to dispose of taxes and penalties so collected in the manner hereinafter provided, and to determine all rights to credit memoranda, arising on account of the erroneous payment of tax or penalty hereunder. In the administration of, and compliance with this Section, the Department and persons who are subject to this Section shall have the same rights, remedies, privileges, immunities, powers, and duties, and be subject to the same conditions, restrictions, limitations, penalties, and definitions of terms, and employ the same modes of procedure, as are prescribed in Sections 1, 1a, 1a-1, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1i, 1j, 2 through 2-65 (in respect to all provisions therein other than the State rate of tax), 2c, 3 (except as to the disposition of taxes and penalties collected, and except that the retailer's discount is not allowed for taxes paid on aviation fuel that are subject to the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and 49 U.S.C. 47133), 4, 5, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f, 5g, 5h, 5i, 5j, 5k, 5l, 6, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act and Section 3-7 of the Uniform Penalty and Interest Act as fully as if those provisions were set forth herein.
    A tax may not be imposed by a municipality under this Section unless the municipality also imposes a tax at the same rate under Section 8-11-1.7 of this Act.
    Persons subject to any tax imposed under the authority granted in this Section may reimburse themselves for their seller's tax liability hereunder by separately stating the tax as an additional charge, which charge may be stated in combination, in a single amount, with State tax which sellers are required to collect under the Use Tax Act, pursuant to such bracket schedules as the Department may prescribe.
    Whenever the Department determines that a refund should be made under this Section to a claimant, instead of issuing a credit memorandum, the Department shall notify the State Comptroller, who shall cause the order to be drawn for the amount specified, and to the person named in the notification from the Department. The refund shall be paid by the State Treasurer out of the Non-Home Rule Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax Fund, which is hereby created or the Local Government Aviation Trust Fund, as appropriate.
    Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the Department shall forthwith pay over to the State Treasurer, ex officio, as trustee, all taxes and penalties collected hereunder for deposit into the Non-Home Rule Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax Fund. Taxes and penalties collected on aviation fuel sold on or after December 1, 2019, shall be immediately paid over by the Department to the State Treasurer, ex officio, as trustee, for deposit into the Local Government Aviation Trust Fund. The Department shall only pay moneys into the Local Government Aviation Trust Fund under this Section for so long as the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and 49 U.S.C. 47133 are binding on the municipality.
    As soon as possible after the first day of each month, beginning January 1, 2011, upon certification of the Department of Revenue, the Comptroller shall order transferred, and the Treasurer shall transfer, to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund the local sales tax increment, as defined in the Innovation Development and Economy Act, collected under this Section during the second preceding calendar month for sales within a STAR bond district.
    After the monthly transfer to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund, on or before the 25th day of each calendar month, the Department shall prepare and certify to the Comptroller the disbursement of stated sums of money to named municipalities, the municipalities to be those from which retailers have paid taxes or penalties hereunder to the Department during the second preceding calendar month. The amount to be paid to each municipality shall be the amount (not including credit memoranda and not including taxes and penalties collected on aviation fuel sold on or after December 1, 2019) collected hereunder during the second preceding calendar month by the Department plus an amount the Department determines is necessary to offset any amounts that were erroneously paid to a different taxing body, and not including an amount equal to the amount of refunds made during the second preceding calendar month by the Department on behalf of the municipality, and not including any amount that the Department determines is necessary to offset any amounts that were payable to a different taxing body but were erroneously paid to the municipality, and not including any amounts that are transferred to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund, less 1.5% of the remainder, which the Department shall transfer into the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund. The Department, at the time of each monthly disbursement to the municipalities, shall prepare and certify to the State Comptroller the amount to be transferred into the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund under this Section. Within 10 days after receipt by the Comptroller of the disbursement certification to the municipalities and the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund provided for in this Section to be given to the Comptroller by the Department, the Comptroller shall cause the orders to be drawn for the respective amounts in accordance with the directions contained in the certification.
    For the purpose of determining the local governmental unit whose tax is applicable, a retail sale by a producer of coal or other mineral mined in Illinois is a sale at retail at the place where the coal or other mineral mined in Illinois is extracted from the earth. This paragraph does not apply to coal or other mineral when it is delivered or shipped by the seller to the purchaser at a point outside Illinois so that the sale is exempt under the federal Constitution as a sale in interstate or foreign commerce.
    Nothing in this Section shall be construed to authorize a municipality to impose a tax upon the privilege of engaging in any business which under the constitution of the United States may not be made the subject of taxation by this State.
    When certifying the amount of a monthly disbursement to a municipality under this Section, the Department shall increase or decrease the amount by an amount necessary to offset any misallocation of previous disbursements. The offset amount shall be the amount erroneously disbursed within the previous 6 months from the time a misallocation is discovered.
    As used in this Section, "municipal" and "municipality" means a city, village, or incorporated town, including an incorporated town that has superseded a civil township.
(Source: P.A. 101-10, eff. 6-5-19; 101-81, eff. 7-12-19; 101-604, eff. 12-13-19; 102-700, eff. 4-19-22.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.7

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.7)
    Sec. 8-11-1.7. Non-home rule municipal service occupation tax; municipalities between 20,000 and 25,000. The corporate authorities of a non-home rule municipality with a population of more than 20,000 but less than 25,000 as determined by the last preceding decennial census that has, prior to January 1, 1987, established a Redevelopment Project Area that has been certified as a State Sales Tax Boundary and has issued bonds or otherwise incurred indebtedness to pay for costs in excess of $5,000,000, which is secured in part by a tax increment allocation fund, in accordance with the provisions of Division 11-74.4 of this Code may, by passage of an ordinance, impose a tax upon all persons engaged in the municipality in the business of making sales of service. If imposed, the tax shall only be imposed in .25% increments of the selling price of all tangible personal property transferred by such servicemen either in the form of tangible personal property or in the form of real estate as an incident to a sale of service. This tax may not be imposed on tangible personal property taxed at the 1% rate under the Service Occupation Tax Act (or at the 0% rate imposed under this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly). Beginning December 1, 2019, this tax is not imposed on sales of aviation fuel unless the tax revenue is expended for airport-related purposes. If a municipality does not have an airport-related purpose to which it dedicates aviation fuel tax revenue, then aviation fuel is excluded from the tax. Each municipality must comply with the certification requirements for airport-related purposes under Section 2-22 of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. For purposes of this Section, "airport-related purposes" has the meaning ascribed in Section 6z-20.2 of the State Finance Act. This exclusion for aviation fuel only applies for so long as the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and 49 U.S.C. 47133 are binding on the municipality. The tax imposed by a municipality under this Section and all civil penalties that may be assessed as an incident thereof shall be collected and enforced by the State Department of Revenue. An ordinance imposing a tax hereunder or effecting a change in the rate thereof shall be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department on or before the first day of October, whereupon the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of the first day of January next following such adoption and filing. The certificate of registration that is issued by the Department to a retailer under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act or under the Service Occupation Tax Act shall permit the registrant to engage in a business that is taxable under any ordinance or resolution enacted under this Section without registering separately with the Department under the ordinance or resolution or under this Section. The Department shall have full power to administer and enforce this Section, to collect all taxes and penalties due hereunder, to dispose of taxes and penalties so collected in a manner hereinafter provided, and to determine all rights to credit memoranda arising on account of the erroneous payment of tax or penalty hereunder. In the administration of and compliance with this Section, the Department and persons who are subject to this Section shall have the same rights, remedies, privileges, immunities, powers, and duties, and be subject to the same conditions, restrictions, limitations, penalties and definitions of terms, and employ the same modes of procedure, as are prescribed in Sections 1a-1, 2, 2a, 3 through 3-50 (in respect to all provisions therein other than the State rate of tax), 4 (except that the reference to the State shall be to the taxing municipality), 5, 7, 8 (except that the jurisdiction to which the tax shall be a debt to the extent indicated in that Section 8 shall be the taxing municipality), 9 (except as to the disposition of taxes and penalties collected, and except that the returned merchandise credit for this municipal tax may not be taken against any State tax, and except that the retailer's discount is not allowed for taxes paid on aviation fuel that are subject to the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and 49 U.S.C. 47133), 10, 11, 12, (except the reference therein to Section 2b of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act), 13 (except that any reference to the State shall mean the taxing municipality), the first paragraph of Sections 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 of the Service Occupation Tax Act and Section 3-7 of the Uniform Penalty and Interest Act, as fully as if those provisions were set forth herein.
    A tax may not be imposed by a municipality under this Section unless the municipality also imposes a tax at the same rate under Section 8-11-1.6 of this Act.
    Person subject to any tax imposed under the authority granted in this Section may reimburse themselves for their servicemen's tax liability hereunder by separately stating the tax as an additional charge, which charge may be stated in combination, in a single amount, with State tax that servicemen are authorized to collect under the Service Use Tax Act, under such bracket schedules as the Department may prescribe.
    Whenever the Department determines that a refund should be made under this Section to a claimant instead of issuing credit memorandum, the Department shall notify the State Comptroller, who shall cause the order to be drawn for the amount specified, and to the person named, in such notification from the Department. The refund shall be paid by the State Treasurer out of the Non-Home Rule Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax Fund or the Local Government Aviation Trust Fund, as appropriate.
    Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the Department shall forthwith pay over to the State Treasurer, ex officio, as trustee, all taxes and penalties collected hereunder for deposit into the Non-Home Rule Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax Fund. Taxes and penalties collected on aviation fuel sold on or after December 1, 2019, shall be immediately paid over by the Department to the State Treasurer, ex officio, as trustee, for deposit into the Local Government Aviation Trust Fund. The Department shall only pay moneys into the Local Government Aviation Trust Fund under this Section for so long as the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and 49 U.S.C. 47133 are binding on the Municipality.
    As soon as possible after the first day of each month, beginning January 1, 2011, upon certification of the Department of Revenue, the Comptroller shall order transferred, and the Treasurer shall transfer, to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund the local sales tax increment, as defined in the Innovation Development and Economy Act, collected under this Section during the second preceding calendar month for sales within a STAR bond district.
    After the monthly transfer to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund, on or before the 25th day of each calendar month, the Department shall prepare and certify to the Comptroller the disbursement of stated sums of money to named municipalities, the municipalities to be those from which suppliers and servicemen have paid taxes or penalties hereunder to the Department during the second preceding calendar month. The amount to be paid to each municipality shall be the amount (not including credit memoranda and not including taxes and penalties collected on aviation fuel sold on or after December 1, 2019) collected hereunder during the second preceding calendar month by the Department, and not including an amount equal to the amount of refunds made during the second preceding calendar month by the Department on behalf of such municipality, and not including any amounts that are transferred to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund, less 1.5% of the remainder, which the Department shall transfer into the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund. The Department, at the time of each monthly disbursement to the municipalities, shall prepare and certify to the State Comptroller the amount to be transferred into the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund under this Section. Within 10 days after receipt by the Comptroller of the disbursement certification to the municipalities, the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund, and the General Revenue Fund, provided for in this Section to be given to the Comptroller by the Department, the Comptroller shall cause the orders to be drawn for the respective amounts in accordance with the directions contained in the certification.
    When certifying the amount of a monthly disbursement to a municipality under this Section, the Department shall increase or decrease the amount by an amount necessary to offset any misallocation of previous disbursements. The offset amount shall be the amount erroneously disbursed within the previous 6 months from the time a misallocation is discovered.
    Nothing in this Section shall be construed to authorize a municipality to impose a tax upon the privilege of engaging in any business which under the constitution of the United States may not be made the subject of taxation by this State.
(Source: P.A. 101-10, eff. 6-5-19; 101-81, eff. 7-12-19; 101-604, eff. 12-13-19; 102-700, eff. 4-19-22.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.8

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-1.8)
    Sec. 8-11-1.8. Non-home rule municipal tax rescission. Whenever the corporate authorities of a non-home rule municipality with a population of more than 20,000 but less than 25,000 have imposed a municipal retailers occupation tax under Sec. 8-11-1.6 and a municipal service occupation tax under Section 8-11-1.7, the question of discontinuing the tax imposed under those Sections shall be submitted to the voters of the municipality at the next regularly scheduled election in accordance with the general election law upon a petition signed by not fewer than 10% of the registered voters in the municipality. The petition shall be filed with the clerk, of the municipality within one year of the passage of the ordinance imposing the tax; provided, the petition shall be filed not less than 60 days prior to the election at which the question is to be submitted to the voters of the municipality, and its validity shall be determined as provided by the general election law. The municipal clerk shall certify the question to the proper election officials, who shall submit the question to the voters.
    Notice shall be given in the manner provided for in the general election law.
    Referenda initiated under this Section shall be subject to the provisions and limitations of the general election law.
    The proposition shall be in substantially the following form:
        Shall the additional Municipal Service Occupation Tax
    
and Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax imposed within the municipal limits of (name of municipality) by Ordinance No. (state number) adopted on (date of adoption) be discontinued?
    The votes shall be recorded as "Yes" or "No".
    If a majority of all ballots cast on the proposition shall be in favor of discontinuing the tax, within one month after approval of the referendum discontinuing the tax the corporate authorities shall certify the results of the referenda to the Department of Revenue and shall also file with the Department a certified copy of an ordinance discontinuing the tax. Thereupon, the Department shall discontinue collection of tax as of the first day of January next following the referendum.
    Except as herein otherwise provided, the referenda authorized by the terms of this Section shall be conducted in all respects in the manner provided by the general election law.
    This Section shall apply only to taxes that have been previously imposed under the provisions of Sections 8-11-1.6 and 8-11-1.7.
(Source: P.A. 100-201, eff. 8-18-17.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-2

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-2)
    Sec. 8-11-2. The corporate authorities of any municipality may tax any or all of the following occupations or privileges:
        1. (Blank).
        2. Persons engaged in the business of distributing,
    
supplying, furnishing, or selling gas for use or consumption within the corporate limits of a municipality of 500,000 or fewer population, and not for resale, at a rate not to exceed 5% of the gross receipts therefrom.
        2a. Persons engaged in the business of distributing,
    
supplying, furnishing, or selling gas for use or consumption within the corporate limits of a municipality of over 500,000 population, and not for resale, at a rate not to exceed 8% of the gross receipts therefrom. If imposed, this tax shall be paid in monthly payments.
        3. The privilege of using or consuming electricity
    
acquired in a purchase at retail and used or consumed within the corporate limits of the municipality at rates not to exceed the following maximum rates, calculated on a monthly basis for each purchaser:
            (i) For the first 2,000 kilowatt-hours used or
        
consumed in a month; 0.61 cents per kilowatt-hour;
            (ii) For the next 48,000 kilowatt-hours used or
        
consumed in a month; 0.40 cents per kilowatt-hour;
            (iii) For the next 50,000 kilowatt-hours used or
        
consumed in a month; 0.36 cents per kilowatt-hour;
            (iv) For the next 400,000 kilowatt-hours used or
        
consumed in a month; 0.35 cents per kilowatt-hour;
            (v) For the next 500,000 kilowatt-hours used or
        
consumed in a month; 0.34 cents per kilowatt-hour;
            (vi) For the next 2,000,000 kilowatt-hours used
        
or consumed in a month; 0.32 cents per kilowatt-hour;
            (vii) For the next 2,000,000 kilowatt-hours used
        
or consumed in a month; 0.315 cents per kilowatt-hour;
            (viii) For the next 5,000,000 kilowatt-hours used
        
or consumed in a month; 0.31 cents per kilowatt-hour;
            (ix) For the next 10,000,000 kilowatt-hours used
        
or consumed in a month; 0.305 cents per kilowatt-hour; and
            (x) For all electricity used or consumed in
        
excess of 20,000,000 kilowatt-hours in a month, 0.30 cents per kilowatt-hour.
        If a municipality imposes a tax at rates lower than
    
either the maximum rates specified in this Section or the alternative maximum rates promulgated by the Illinois Commerce Commission, as provided below, the tax rates shall be imposed upon the kilowatt hour categories set forth above with the same proportional relationship as that which exists among such maximum rates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, until December 31, 2008, no municipality shall establish rates that are in excess of rates reasonably calculated to produce revenues that equal the maximum total revenues such municipality could have received under the tax authorized by this subparagraph in the last full calendar year prior to August 1, 1998 (the effective date of Section 65 of Public Act 90-561); provided that this shall not be a limitation on the amount of tax revenues actually collected by such municipality.
        Upon the request of the corporate authorities of a
    
municipality, the Illinois Commerce Commission shall, within 90 days after receipt of such request, promulgate alternative rates for each of these kilowatt-hour categories that will reflect, as closely as reasonably practical for that municipality, the distribution of the tax among classes of purchasers as if the tax were based on a uniform percentage of the purchase price of electricity. A municipality that has adopted an ordinance imposing a tax pursuant to subparagraph 3 as it existed prior to August 1, 1998 (the effective date of Section 65 of Public Act 90-561) may, rather than imposing the tax permitted by Public Act 90-561, continue to impose the tax pursuant to that ordinance with respect to gross receipts received from residential customers through July 31, 1999, and with respect to gross receipts from any non-residential customer until the first bill issued to such customer for delivery services in accordance with Section 16-104 of the Public Utilities Act but in no case later than the last bill issued to such customer before December 31, 2000. No ordinance imposing the tax permitted by Public Act 90-561 shall be applicable to any non-residential customer until the first bill issued to such customer for delivery services in accordance with Section 16-104 of the Public Utilities Act but in no case later than the last bill issued to such non-residential customer before December 31, 2000.
        4. Persons engaged in the business of distributing,
    
supplying, furnishing, or selling water for use or consumption within the corporate limits of the municipality, and not for resale, at a rate not to exceed 5% of the gross receipts therefrom.
    None of the taxes authorized by this Section may be imposed with respect to any transaction in interstate commerce or otherwise to the extent to which the business or privilege may not, under the constitution and statutes of the United States, be made the subject of taxation by this State or any political sub-division thereof; nor shall any persons engaged in the business of distributing, supplying, furnishing, selling or transmitting gas, water, or electricity, or using or consuming electricity acquired in a purchase at retail, be subject to taxation under the provisions of this Section for those transactions that are or may become subject to taxation under the provisions of the Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax Act authorized by Section 8-11-1; nor shall any tax authorized by this Section be imposed upon any person engaged in a business or on any privilege unless the tax is imposed in like manner and at the same rate upon all persons engaged in businesses of the same class in the municipality, whether privately or municipally owned or operated, or exercising the same privilege within the municipality.
    Any of the taxes enumerated in this Section may be in addition to the payment of money, or value of products or services furnished to the municipality by the taxpayer as compensation for the use of its streets, alleys, or other public places, or installation and maintenance therein, thereon or thereunder of poles, wires, pipes, or other equipment used in the operation of the taxpayer's business.
    (a) If the corporate authorities of any home rule municipality have adopted an ordinance that imposed a tax on public utility customers, between July 1, 1971, and October 1, 1981, on the good faith belief that they were exercising authority pursuant to Section 6 of Article VII of the 1970 Illinois Constitution, that action of the corporate authorities shall be declared legal and valid, notwithstanding a later decision of a judicial tribunal declaring the ordinance invalid. No municipality shall be required to rebate, refund, or issue credits for any taxes described in this paragraph, and those taxes shall be deemed to have been levied and collected in accordance with the Constitution and laws of this State.
    (b) In any case in which (i) prior to October 19, 1979, the corporate authorities of any municipality have adopted an ordinance imposing a tax authorized by this Section (or by the predecessor provision of the Revised Cities and Villages Act) and have explicitly or in practice interpreted gross receipts to include either charges added to customers' bills pursuant to the provision of paragraph (a) of Section 36 of the Public Utilities Act or charges added to customers' bills by taxpayers who are not subject to rate regulation by the Illinois Commerce Commission for the purpose of recovering any of the tax liabilities or other amounts specified in such paragraph (a) of Section 36 of that Act, and (ii) on or after October 19, 1979, a judicial tribunal has construed gross receipts to exclude all or part of those charges, then neither that municipality nor any taxpayer who paid the tax shall be required to rebate, refund, or issue credits for any tax imposed or charge collected from customers pursuant to the municipality's interpretation prior to October 19, 1979. This paragraph reflects a legislative finding that it would be contrary to the public interest to require a municipality or its taxpayers to refund taxes or charges attributable to the municipality's more inclusive interpretation of gross receipts prior to October 19, 1979, and is not intended to prescribe or limit judicial construction of this Section. The legislative finding set forth in this subsection does not apply to taxes imposed after January 1, 1996 (the effective date of Public Act 89-325).
    (c) The tax authorized by subparagraph 3 shall be collected from the purchaser by the person maintaining a place of business in this State who delivers the electricity to the purchaser. This tax shall constitute a debt of the purchaser to the person who delivers the electricity to the purchaser and if unpaid, is recoverable in the same manner as the original charge for delivering the electricity. Any tax required to be collected pursuant to an ordinance authorized by subparagraph 3 and any such tax collected by a person delivering electricity shall constitute a debt owed to the municipality by such person delivering the electricity, provided, that the person delivering electricity shall be allowed credit for such tax related to deliveries of electricity the charges for which are written off as uncollectible, and provided further, that if such charges are thereafter collected, the delivering supplier shall be obligated to remit such tax. For purposes of this subsection (c), any partial payment not specifically identified by the purchaser shall be deemed to be for the delivery of electricity. Persons delivering electricity shall collect the tax from the purchaser by adding such tax to the gross charge for delivering the electricity, in the manner prescribed by the municipality. Persons delivering electricity shall also be authorized to add to such gross charge an amount equal to 3% of the tax to reimburse the person delivering electricity for the expenses incurred in keeping records, billing customers, preparing and filing returns, remitting the tax and supplying data to the municipality upon request. If the person delivering electricity fails to collect the tax from the purchaser, then the purchaser shall be required to pay the tax directly to the municipality in the manner prescribed by the municipality. Persons delivering electricity who file returns pursuant to this paragraph (c) shall, at the time of filing such return, pay the municipality the amount of the tax collected pursuant to subparagraph 3.
    (d) For the purpose of the taxes enumerated in this Section:
    "Gross receipts" means the consideration received for distributing, supplying, furnishing or selling gas for use or consumption and not for resale, and the consideration received for distributing, supplying, furnishing or selling water for use or consumption and not for resale, and for all services rendered in connection therewith valued in money, whether received in money or otherwise, including cash, credit, services and property of every kind and material and for all services rendered therewith, and shall be determined without any deduction on account of the cost of the service, product or commodity supplied, the cost of materials used, labor or service cost, or any other expenses whatsoever. "Gross receipts" shall not include that portion of the consideration received for distributing, supplying, furnishing, or selling gas or water to business enterprises described in paragraph (e) of this Section to the extent and during the period in which the exemption authorized by paragraph (e) is in effect or for school districts or units of local government described in paragraph (f) during the period in which the exemption authorized in paragraph (f) is in effect.
    For utility bills issued on or after May 1, 1996, but before May 1, 1997, and for receipts from those utility bills, "gross receipts" does not include one-third of (i) amounts added to customers' bills under Section 9-222 of the Public Utilities Act, or (ii) amounts added to customers' bills by taxpayers who are not subject to rate regulation by the Illinois Commerce Commission for the purpose of recovering any of the tax liabilities described in Section 9-222 of the Public Utilities Act. For utility bills issued on or after May 1, 1997, but before May 1, 1998, and for receipts from those utility bills, "gross receipts" does not include two-thirds of (i) amounts added to customers' bills under Section 9-222 of the Public Utilities Act, or (ii) amount added to customers' bills by taxpayers who are not subject to rate regulation by the Illinois Commerce Commission for the purpose of recovering any of the tax liabilities described in Section 9-222 of the Public Utilities Act. For utility bills issued on or after May 1, 1998, and for receipts from those utility bills, "gross receipts" does not include (i) amounts added to customers' bills under Section 9-222 of the Public Utilities Act, or (ii) amounts added to customers' bills by taxpayers who are not subject to rate regulation by the Illinois Commerce Commission for the purpose of recovering any of the tax liabilities described in Section 9-222 of the Public Utilities Act.
    For purposes of this Section "gross receipts" shall not include amounts added to customers' bills under Section 9-221 of the Public Utilities Act. This paragraph is not intended to nor does it make any change in the meaning of "gross receipts" for the purposes of this Section, but is intended to remove possible ambiguities, thereby confirming the existing meaning of "gross receipts" prior to January 1, 1996 (the effective date of Public Act 89-325).
    "Person" as used in this Section means any natural individual, firm, trust, estate, partnership, association, joint stock company, joint adventure, corporation, limited liability company, municipal corporation, the State or any of its political subdivisions, any State university created by statute, or a receiver, trustee, guardian or other representative appointed by order of any court.
    "Person maintaining a place of business in this State" shall mean any person having or maintaining within this State, directly or by a subsidiary or other affiliate, an office, generation facility, distribution facility, transmission facility, sales office or other place of business, or any employee, agent, or other representative operating within this State under the authority of the person or its subsidiary or other affiliate, irrespective of whether such place of business or agent or other representative is located in this State permanently or temporarily, or whether such person, subsidiary or other affiliate is licensed or qualified to do business in this State.
    "Public utility" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 3-105 of the Public Utilities Act and shall include alternative retail electric suppliers as defined in Section 16-102 of that Act.
    "Purchase at retail" shall mean any acquisition of electricity by a purchaser for purposes of use or consumption, and not for resale, but shall not include the use of electricity by a public utility directly in the generation, production, transmission, delivery or sale of electricity.
    "Purchaser" shall mean any person who uses or consumes, within the corporate limits of the municipality, electricity acquired in a purchase at retail.
    (e) Any municipality that imposes taxes upon public utilities or upon the privilege of using or consuming electricity pursuant to this Section whose territory includes any part of an enterprise zone or federally designated Foreign Trade Zone or Sub-Zone may, by a majority vote of its corporate authorities, exempt from those taxes for a period not exceeding 20 years any specified percentage of gross receipts of public utilities received from, or electricity used or consumed by, business enterprises that:
        (1) either (i) make investments that cause the
    
creation of a minimum of 200 full-time equivalent jobs in Illinois, (ii) make investments of at least $175,000,000 that cause the creation of a minimum of 150 full-time equivalent jobs in Illinois, or (iii) make investments that cause the retention of a minimum of 1,000 full-time jobs in Illinois; and
        (2) are either (i) located in an Enterprise Zone
    
established pursuant to the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act or (ii) Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity designated High Impact Businesses located in a federally designated Foreign Trade Zone or Sub-Zone; and
        (3) are certified by the Department of Commerce and
    
Economic Opportunity as complying with the requirements specified in clauses (1) and (2) of this paragraph (e).
    Upon adoption of the ordinance authorizing the exemption, the municipal clerk shall transmit a copy of that ordinance to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall determine whether the business enterprises located in the municipality meet the criteria prescribed in this paragraph. If the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity determines that the business enterprises meet the criteria, it shall grant certification. The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall act upon certification requests within 30 days after receipt of the ordinance.
    Upon certification of the business enterprise by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall notify the Department of Revenue of the certification. The Department of Revenue shall notify the public utilities of the exemption status of the gross receipts received from, and the electricity used or consumed by, the certified business enterprises. Such exemption status shall be effective within 3 months after certification.
    (f) A municipality that imposes taxes upon public utilities or upon the privilege of using or consuming electricity under this Section and whose territory includes part of another unit of local government or a school district may by ordinance exempt the other unit of local government or school district from those taxes.
    (g) The amendment of this Section by Public Act 84-127 shall take precedence over any other amendment of this Section by any other amendatory Act passed by the 84th General Assembly before August 1, 1985 (the effective date of Public Act 84-127).
    (h) In any case in which, before July 1, 1992, a person engaged in the business of transmitting messages through the use of mobile equipment, such as cellular phones and paging systems, has determined the municipality within which the gross receipts from the business originated by reference to the location of its transmitting or switching equipment, then (i) neither the municipality to which tax was paid on that basis nor the taxpayer that paid tax on that basis shall be required to rebate, refund, or issue credits for any such tax or charge collected from customers to reimburse the taxpayer for the tax and (ii) no municipality to which tax would have been paid with respect to those gross receipts if the provisions of Public Act 87-773 had been in effect before July 1, 1992, shall have any claim against the taxpayer for any amount of the tax.
(Source: P.A. 100-201, eff. 8-18-17.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-2.3

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-2.3)
    Sec. 8-11-2.3. Municipal Motor Fuel Tax Law. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in addition to any other tax that may be imposed, a municipality in a county with a population of over 3,000,000 inhabitants may also impose, by ordinance, a tax upon all persons engaged in the municipality in the business of selling motor fuel, as defined in the Motor Fuel Tax Law, at retail for the operation of motor vehicles upon public highways or for the operation of recreational watercraft upon waterways. The tax may be imposed, in one cent increments, at a rate not to exceed $0.03 per gallon of motor fuel sold at retail within the municipality for the purpose of use or consumption and not for the purpose of resale. The tax may not be imposed under this Section on aviation fuel, as defined in Section 3 of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act.
    Persons subject to any tax imposed under the authority granted in this Section may reimburse themselves for their seller's tax liability hereunder by separately stating that tax as an additional charge, which charge may be stated in combination, in a single amount, with State tax which sellers are required to collect under the Use Tax Act, pursuant to such bracket schedules as the Department may prescribe.
    A tax imposed pursuant to this Section, and all civil penalties that may be assessed as an incident thereof, shall be administered, collected, and enforced by the Department of Revenue in the same manner as the tax imposed under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, as now or hereafter amended, insofar as may be practicable; except that in the event of a conflict with the provisions of this Section, this Section shall control. The Department of Revenue shall have full power to: administer and enforce this Section; collect all taxes and penalties due hereunder; dispose of taxes and penalties so collected in the manner hereinafter provided; and determine all rights to credit memoranda arising on account of the erroneous payment of tax or penalty hereunder.
    Whenever the Department determines that a refund shall be made under this Section to a claimant instead of issuing a credit memorandum, the Department shall notify the State Comptroller, who shall cause the order to be drawn for the amount specified, and to the person named, in the notification from the Department. The refund shall be paid by the State Treasurer out of the Municipal Motor Fuel Tax Fund.
    The Department shall immediately pay over to the State Treasurer, ex officio, as trustee, all taxes and penalties collected under this Section. Those taxes and penalties shall be deposited into the Municipal Motor Fuel Tax Fund, a trust fund created in the State treasury. Moneys in the Municipal Motor Fuel Tax Fund shall be used to make payments to municipalities and for the payment of refunds under this Section.
    On or before the 25th day of each calendar month, the Department shall prepare and certify to the State Comptroller the disbursement of stated sums of money to named municipalities for which taxpayers have paid taxes or penalties hereunder to the Department during the second preceding calendar month. The amount to be paid to each municipality shall be the amount (not including credit memoranda) collected under this Section from retailers within the municipality during the second preceding calendar month by the Department, plus an amount the Department determines is necessary to offset amounts that were erroneously paid to a different municipality, and not including an amount equal to the amount of refunds made during the second preceding calendar month by the Department on behalf of the municipality, and not including any amount that the Department determines is necessary to offset any amounts that were payable to a different municipality but were erroneously paid to the municipality, less 1.5% of the remainder, which the Department shall transfer into the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund. The Department, at the time of each monthly disbursement, shall prepare and certify to the State Comptroller the amount to be transferred into the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund under this Section. Within 10 days after receipt by the Comptroller of the disbursement certification to the municipalities and the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund provided for in this Section to be given to the Comptroller by the Department, the Comptroller shall cause the orders to be drawn for the respective amounts in accordance with the directions contained in the certification.
    Nothing in this Section shall be construed to authorize a municipality to impose a tax upon the privilege of engaging in any business which under the Constitution of the United States may not be made the subject of taxation by this State.
    An ordinance or resolution imposing or discontinuing the tax under this Section or effecting a change in the rate thereof shall either: (i) be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department on or before the first day of April, whereupon the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of the first day of July next following the adoption and filing; or (ii) be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department on or before the first day of October, whereupon the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of the first day of January next following the adoption and filing.
    An ordinance adopted in accordance with the provisions of this Section in effect before the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 101st General Assembly shall be deemed to impose the tax in accordance with the provisions of this Section as amended by this amendatory Act of the 101st General Assembly and shall be administered by the Department of Revenue in accordance with the provisions of this Section as amended by this amendatory Act of the 101st General Assembly; provided that, on or before October 1, 2020, the municipality adopts and files a certified copy of a superseding ordinance that imposes the tax in accordance with the provisions of this Section as amended by this amendatory Act of the 101st General Assembly. If a superseding ordinance is not so adopted and filed, then the tax imposed in accordance with the provisions of this Section in effect before the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 101st General Assembly shall be discontinued on January 1, 2021.
    This Section shall be known and may be cited as the Municipal Motor Fuel Tax Law.
(Source: P.A. 101-32, eff. 6-28-19; 101-604, eff. 12-13-19.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-2.5

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-2.5)
    Sec. 8-11-2.5. Municipal tax review; requests for information.
    (a) If a municipality has imposed a tax under Section 8-11-2, then the municipality, which may act through its designated auditor or agent, may conduct an audit of tax receipts collected from the public utility that is subject to the tax or that collects the tax from purchasers on behalf of the municipality to determine whether the amount of tax that was paid by the public utility was accurate.
    (b) Not more than once every 2 years, a municipality that has imposed a tax under Section 8-11-2 of this Code may, subject to the limitations and protections stated in the Local Government Taxpayers' Bill of Rights Act, make a written request via e-mail to an e-mail address provided by the utility for any information from a utility in the format maintained by the public utility in the ordinary course of its business that the municipality reasonably requires in order to perform an audit under subsection (a). The information that may be requested by the municipality includes, without limitation:
        (1) in an electronic format used by the public
    
utility in the ordinary course of its business, the premises-specific and other information used by the public utility to determine the amount of tax due to the municipality, for a time period that includes the year in which the request is made and not more than 6 years immediately preceding that year, as appropriate for the period being audited, and which shall include for each customer premises in the municipality: (i) the premises address and zip code; (ii) the classification of the premises as designated by the public utility, such as residential, commercial, or industrial; (iii) monthly usage information sufficient to calculate taxes due, in therms, kilowatts, minutes, or other such other unit of measurement used to calculate the taxes; (iv) the taxes actually assessed, collected, and remitted to the municipality; (v) the first date of service for the premises, if that date occurred within the period being audited; and (vi) any tax exemption claimed for the premises and any additional information that supports a specific tax exemption, if the municipality requests that information, including the customer name and other relevant data; however, a public utility that is an electric utility may not provide other customer-specific information to the municipality; and
        (2) the premises address for customer accounts that
    
the public utility's records indicate are: (i) in a bordering municipality, township, or unincorporated area (other than the City of Chicago), provided that the municipality provides the public utility a list of such bordering jurisdictions; or (ii) in any zip code with boundaries that include or are adjacent to the requesting municipality provided that the municipality provides the public utility a list of those zip codes; this item (ii) applies to requests made on or after September 1, 2022. If any such customer is determined by the municipality and the utility to be located within the requesting municipality, then the public utility shall provide the additional information provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection (b).
    Following the municipality's receipt of the information provided by the public utility pursuant to paragraphs (1) or (2) of this subsection (b), if a question or issue arises that can only be addressed by accessing customer-specific or additional information not described in this Section, then the utility shall attempt to resolve the question or issue without disclosing any customer-specific information.
    (c) Each public utility must provide the information requested under subsection (b) within 45 days after the date of the request.
    The time in which a public utility must provide the information requested under subsection (b) may be extended by an agreement between the municipality and the public utility.
    (d) If an audit by the municipality or its agents finds an error by the public utility in the amount of taxes paid by the public utility, then the municipality must notify the public utility of the error. Any such notice must be issued pursuant to Section 30 of the Local Government Taxpayers' Bill of Rights Act or a lesser period of time from the date the tax was due that may be specified in the municipal ordinance imposing the tax. Upon such a notice, any audit shall be conducted pursuant to Section 35 of the Local Government Taxpayers' Bill of Rights Act subject to the timelines set forth in this subsection (d). The public utility must submit a written response within 60 days after the date the notice was postmarked stating that it has corrected the error or stating the reason that the error is inapplicable or inaccurate. The municipality then has 60 days after the receipt of the public utility's response to review and contest the conclusion of the public utility. If the parties are unable to agree on the disposition of the audit findings within 120 days after the notification of the error to the public utility, then either party may submit the matter for appeal as outlined in Section 40 of the Local Government Taxpayers' Bill of Rights Act. If the appeals process does not produce a satisfactory result, then either party may pursue the alleged error in a court of competent jurisdiction.
    (e) The public utility shall be liable to the municipality for unpaid taxes, including taxes that the public utility failed to properly bill to the customer subject to paragraph (2) of subsection (e-10) of this Section. This subsection (e) does not limit a utility's right to an offsetting credit it would otherwise be entitled to, including that authorized by subsection (c) of Section 8-11-2 of this Code. To the extent that a public utility's errors in past tax collections and payments relate to premises located in an area of the municipality that was annexed on or after March 17, 2023 (the effective date of Public Act 102-1144), however, the public utility shall only be liable for such errors beginning 60 days after the date that the municipality provided the public utility notice of the annexation, provided that the public utility provides municipalities with an email address to send annexation notices. A copy of the annexation ordinance and the map filed with the County Clerk sent to the email address provided by the public utility shall be deemed sufficient notice, but other forms of notice may also be sufficient.
    (e-5) Upon mutual agreement, a utility and municipality may use a web portal in lieu of email to receive notice of annexations and boundary changes. After December 31, 2025 for a gas public utility that serves more than 2,000,000 customers in Illinois and after December 31, 2022 for all other public utilities that serve more than 1,000,000 retail customers in Illinois, the public utilities shall provide a secure web portal for municipalities to use, and, thereafter, the web portals shall be used by all municipalities to notify the public utilities of annexations. The web portal must provide the municipality with an electronic record of all communications and attached documents that the municipality has submitted through the portal.
    (e-10) (1) No later than August 1, 2023, the Department of Revenue shall develop and publish a written process to be used by each public utility and each municipality that imposes a tax under Section 8-11-2 of this Code, which may act through its designated auditor or agent, under which:
        (A) by December 31, 2024, and on a regular schedule
    
thereafter to occur approximately every 5 years, each public utility shall work collaboratively with each municipality to develop and file with the Department of Revenue, a master list of all premises addresses in the municipality (including premises addresses with inactive accounts) that are subject to such tax and all accounts in the municipality that are exempt from such tax, provided that the final date for the first master list shall be extended, at the utility's request, to no later than December 31, 2026;
        (B) information is provided to the municipality to
    
facilitate development of the master list including information described in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Section regarding all accounts (including premises addresses with inactive accounts) that the public utility's records show are in the municipality and the premises addresses in (i) any bordering municipality, (ii) any bordering township, or (iii) any zip code that is in any part in the municipality or that borders the municipality;
        (C) any dispute between the public utility and the
    
municipality related to the master list will be resolved;
        (D) on a semi-annual basis following the
    
development of the master list, each public utility shall provide to each municipality certain information that the municipality can use to nominate changes to the master list, including, but not limited to: (i) a list of any tax-related changes, such as the addition or removal of an exemption, or to the taxing jurisdiction, to any account on the master list; and (ii) new premises addresses within the municipality, any bordering municipality, in any bordering township, or in any zip code that is in any part in the municipality or that borders the municipality;
        (E) accounts nominated by the municipality to be
    
added or deleted from the master list may be submitted to the public utility and related disputes will be resolved;
        (F) changes may be made to the master list; and
        (G) the utility may file a master list based solely
    
on its records if the municipality fails to participate and such a municipality may request to restart the process prior to the end of the 5-year cycle.
    (2) No public utility is liable for any error in tax collections or payments due more than 60 days after the date that the first master list for the relevant municipality is filed with the Department of Revenue unless such error in tax collection or payment:
        (A) was related to a premises address on the master
    
list at the time of the error;
        (B) was related to an area of the municipality
    
annexed on or after March 17, 2023 (the effective date of Public Act 102-1144), notice of which was properly provided to the public utility pursuant to the procedures set forth in subsection (e); or
        (C) resulted from the public utility's failure to
    
comply with the process established in this subsection (e-10).
    (3) If the public utility uses a portal as set forth in subsection (e-5), all lists, changes affecting tax collection and remission, proposed corrections, and reports shall be provided through such portal.
    (e-15) If a customer paid a tax to a municipality that the customer did not owe or was in excess of the tax the customer owed, then the customer may, to the extent allowed by Section 9-252 of the Public Utilities Act, recover the tax or over payment from the public utility, and any amount so paid by the public utility may be deducted by that public utility from any taxes then or thereafter owed by the public utility to that municipality.
    (e-20) (1) Any court of competent jurisdiction shall have the authority to resolve a claim by a municipality that a public utility materially failed to comply with the requirements of subsections (b) or (c) of this Section If a court finds, after notice and hearing, that a public utility (i) caused a material delay in providing information properly requested under such subsections or (ii) omitted a material portion of information properly requested, then, if the claim relates to subsections (b) or (c), the court shall assess a penalty on the utility of up to $50,000 per audit, or up to $10,000 per audit for a utility that served less than 100,000 retail customers on the date of the audit notice, or, if the claim relates to subsection (e-10), up to $50,000 per 5-year master list cycle or up to $10,000 per cycle for a utility that served less than 100,000 retail customers on the date such master list was filed with the Department, which penalty shall be paid by the public utility to the municipality. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, a penalty assessed pursuant to this subsection shall be the exclusive remedy for the conduct that is the subject of the claim. A penalty assessed under this subsection shall bar and prohibit pursuit of any other penalty, fine, or recovery related to the conduct for which the penalty was assessed.
    (2) No penalty shall be assessed by the Department pursuant to this subsection if the Department finds that a delay or omission was immaterial or de minimis.
    (3) Any penalties or fines paid by a public utility pursuant to this subsection shall not be recoverable through the utility's rates.
    (4) (Blank).
    (f) All account-specific and premises-specific information provided by a public utility under this Section may be used only for the purpose of an audit of taxes conducted under this Section and the enforcement of any related tax claim. All such information must be held in strict confidence by the municipality and its agents and may not be disclosed to the public under the Freedom of Information Act or under any other similar statutes allowing for or requiring public disclosure.
    (g) The provisions of this Section shall not be construed as diminishing or replacing any civil remedy available to a municipality, taxpayer, or tax collector.
    (h) This Section does not apply to any municipality having a population greater than 1,000,000.
    (i) The changes to subsection (e) and paragraph (2) of subsection (e-10) of this Section made by Public Act 102-1144 apply to taxes due on or after August 1, 2022. The remaining changes to this Section made by Public Act 102-1144 apply on or after March 17, 2023 (the effective date of Public Act 102-1144).
    (j) As used in this Section:
    "Customer-specific information" means the name, phone number, email address, and banking information of a customer. "Customer-specific information" includes the load-shape data associated with a customer account. "Customer-specific information" does not include the tax-exempt status of the premises and the name of tax-exempt customers.
    "Premises-specific information" means any information, including billing and usage data, associated with a premises address that is not customer-specific information.
    "Premises address" includes the jurisdiction to which the address is currently coded by the public utility for municipal tax purposes.
(Source: P.A. 102-1144, eff. 3-17-23; 103-9, eff. 6-7-23.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-3

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-3)
    Sec. 8-11-3. The corporate authorities of any municipality may tax persons engaged in the business of selling cigarettes at retail, at a rate of not exceeding one cent per package of 20 cigarettes and may provide for the administration and enforcement of such tax, and for the collection thereof from the persons subject to the tax, or their suppliers, or from taxpayers and suppliers, as the corporate authorities determine to be necessary or practicable for the effective administration of the tax.
    The tax herein authorized may not be levied during any period in which there is in force a municipal retailers' occupation tax levied under authority of Section 8-11-1. The adoption of a municipal retailers' occupation tax shall not, however, affect liabilities, obligations and penalties incurred by any persons pursuant to an ordinance or resolution imposing a cigarette tax under this Section 8-11-3 and providing for its administration and enforcement, in respect to any period during which the cigarette tax has been in effect. Nor shall any suit, action or remedy instituted or authorized under the cigarette tax ordinance or resolution be abated or otherwise affected by the adoption of a municipal retailers' occupation tax ordinance or resolution.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-4

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-4)
    Sec. 8-11-4. Each owner of a motor vehicle or motor bicycle may be required by any such city, village, or town within which he resides to pay a regular tax or license fee for the use of such motor vehicle or motor bicycle.
    In place of the regular license fee, any city, village or incorporated town may provide for a motor vehicle tax or license fee at a reduced rate for residents age 65 or over.
    Any city, village or incorporated town of 40,000 or more inhabitants may appropriate monies annually from such funds, for the construction, maintenance and operation of testing stations for the inspection of equipment of motor vehicles as authorized by Section 11-40-2. The balance of such funds in cities, villages and incorporated towns of 40,000 or more inhabitants, and the total of such funds in other cities, incorporated towns and villages shall be used for the purpose of improving, paving, repairing or maintaining the streets and other public roadways within such city, incorporated town or village, provided, that the actual cost of the collection of such fees and the disbursement thereof may be deducted from the total amount collected and in cities and villages of more than 3,000 inhabitants, not to exceed 35% of such fees may be used also for payment of salaries and wages of policemen engaged in the duty of regulating traffic.
    This amendatory Act of 1973 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 83-65.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-5

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-5)
    Sec. 8-11-5. Home Rule Municipal Service Occupation Tax Act. The corporate authorities of a home rule municipality may impose a tax upon all persons engaged, in such municipality, in the business of making sales of service at the same rate of tax imposed pursuant to Section 8-11-1, of the selling price of all tangible personal property transferred by such servicemen either in the form of tangible personal property or in the form of real estate as an incident to a sale of service. If imposed, such tax shall only be imposed in 1/4% increments. On and after September 1, 1991, this additional tax may not be imposed on tangible personal property taxed at the 1% rate under the Service Occupation Tax Act (or at the 0% rate imposed under this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly). Beginning December 1, 2019, this tax may not be imposed on sales of aviation fuel unless the tax revenue is expended for airport-related purposes. If a municipality does not have an airport-related purpose to which it dedicates aviation fuel tax revenue, then aviation fuel shall be excluded from tax. Each municipality must comply with the certification requirements for airport-related purposes under Section 2-22 of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. For purposes of this Section, "airport-related purposes" has the meaning ascribed in Section 6z-20.2 of the State Finance Act. This exception for aviation fuel only applies for so long as the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and 49 U.S.C. 47133 are binding on the State. The changes made to this Section by this amendatory Act of the 101st General Assembly are a denial and limitation of home rule powers and functions under subsection (g) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution. The tax imposed by a home rule municipality pursuant to this Section and all civil penalties that may be assessed as an incident thereof shall be collected and enforced by the State Department of Revenue. The certificate of registration which is issued by the Department to a retailer under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act or under the Service Occupation Tax Act shall permit such registrant to engage in a business which is taxable under any ordinance or resolution enacted pursuant to this Section without registering separately with the Department under such ordinance or resolution or under this Section. The Department shall have full power to administer and enforce this Section; to collect all taxes and penalties due hereunder; to dispose of taxes and penalties so collected in the manner hereinafter provided, and to determine all rights to credit memoranda arising on account of the erroneous payment of tax or penalty hereunder. In the administration of, and compliance with, this Section the Department and persons who are subject to this Section shall have the same rights, remedies, privileges, immunities, powers and duties, and be subject to the same conditions, restrictions, limitations, penalties and definitions of terms, and employ the same modes of procedure, as are prescribed in Sections 1a-1, 2, 2a, 3 through 3-50 (in respect to all provisions therein other than the State rate of tax), 4 (except that the reference to the State shall be to the taxing municipality), 5, 7, 8 (except that the jurisdiction to which the tax shall be a debt to the extent indicated in that Section 8 shall be the taxing municipality), 9 (except as to the disposition of taxes and penalties collected, and except that the returned merchandise credit for this municipal tax may not be taken against any State tax, and except that the retailer's discount is not allowed for taxes paid on aviation fuel that are subject to the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and 49 U.S.C. 47133), 10, 11, 12 (except the reference therein to Section 2b of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act), 13 (except that any reference to the State shall mean the taxing municipality), the first paragraph of Section 15, 16, 17 (except that credit memoranda issued hereunder may not be used to discharge any State tax liability), 18, 19 and 20 of the Service Occupation Tax Act and Section 3-7 of the Uniform Penalty and Interest Act, as fully as if those provisions were set forth herein.
    No tax may be imposed by a home rule municipality pursuant to this Section unless such municipality also imposes a tax at the same rate pursuant to Section 8-11-1 of this Act.
    Persons subject to any tax imposed pursuant to the authority granted in this Section may reimburse themselves for their serviceman's tax liability hereunder by separately stating such tax as an additional charge, which charge may be stated in combination, in a single amount, with State tax which servicemen are authorized to collect under the Service Use Tax Act, pursuant to such bracket schedules as the Department may prescribe.
    Whenever the Department determines that a refund should be made under this Section to a claimant instead of issuing credit memorandum, the Department shall notify the State Comptroller, who shall cause the order to be drawn for the amount specified, and to the person named, in such notification from the Department. Such refund shall be paid by the State Treasurer out of the home rule municipal retailers' occupation tax fund or the Local Government Aviation Trust Fund, as appropriate.
    Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the Department shall forthwith pay over to the State Treasurer, ex officio, as trustee, all taxes and penalties collected hereunder for deposit into the Home Rule Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax Fund. Taxes and penalties collected on aviation fuel sold on or after December 1, 2019, shall be immediately paid over by the Department to the State Treasurer, ex officio, as trustee, for deposit into the Local Government Aviation Trust Fund. The Department shall only pay moneys into the Local Government Aviation Trust Fund under this Section for so long as the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and 49 U.S.C. 47133 are binding on the municipality.
    As soon as possible after the first day of each month, beginning January 1, 2011, upon certification of the Department of Revenue, the Comptroller shall order transferred, and the Treasurer shall transfer, to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund the local sales tax increment, as defined in the Innovation Development and Economy Act, collected under this Section during the second preceding calendar month for sales within a STAR bond district.
    After the monthly transfer to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund, on or before the 25th day of each calendar month, the Department shall prepare and certify to the Comptroller the disbursement of stated sums of money to named municipalities, the municipalities to be those from which suppliers and servicemen have paid taxes or penalties hereunder to the Department during the second preceding calendar month. The amount to be paid to each municipality shall be the amount (not including credit memoranda and not including taxes and penalties collected on aviation fuel sold on or after December 1, 2019) collected hereunder during the second preceding calendar month by the Department, and not including an amount equal to the amount of refunds made during the second preceding calendar month by the Department on behalf of such municipality, and not including any amounts that are transferred to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund, less 1.5% of the remainder, which the Department shall transfer into the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund. The Department, at the time of each monthly disbursement to the municipalities, shall prepare and certify to the State Comptroller the amount to be transferred into the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund under this Section. Within 10 days after receipt, by the Comptroller, of the disbursement certification to the municipalities and the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund provided for in this Section to be given to the Comptroller by the Department, the Comptroller shall cause the orders to be drawn for the respective amounts in accordance with the directions contained in such certification.
    In addition to the disbursement required by the preceding paragraph and in order to mitigate delays caused by distribution procedures, an allocation shall, if requested, be made within 10 days after January 14, 1991, and in November of 1991 and each year thereafter, to each municipality that received more than $500,000 during the preceding fiscal year, (July 1 through June 30) whether collected by the municipality or disbursed by the Department as required by this Section. Within 10 days after January 14, 1991, participating municipalities shall notify the Department in writing of their intent to participate. In addition, for the initial distribution, participating municipalities shall certify to the Department the amounts collected by the municipality for each month under its home rule occupation and service occupation tax during the period July 1, 1989 through June 30, 1990. The allocation within 10 days after January 14, 1991, shall be in an amount equal to the monthly average of these amounts, excluding the 2 months of highest receipts. Monthly average for the period of July 1, 1990 through June 30, 1991 will be determined as follows: the amounts collected by the municipality under its home rule occupation and service occupation tax during the period of July 1, 1990 through September 30, 1990, plus amounts collected by the Department and paid to such municipality through June 30, 1991, excluding the 2 months of highest receipts. The monthly average for each subsequent period of July 1 through June 30 shall be an amount equal to the monthly distribution made to each such municipality under the preceding paragraph during this period, excluding the 2 months of highest receipts. The distribution made in November 1991 and each year thereafter under this paragraph and the preceding paragraph shall be reduced by the amount allocated and disbursed under this paragraph in the preceding period of July 1 through June 30. The Department shall prepare and certify to the Comptroller for disbursement the allocations made in accordance with this paragraph.
    Nothing in this Section shall be construed to authorize a municipality to impose a tax upon the privilege of engaging in any business which under the constitution of the United States may not be made the subject of taxation by this State.
    An ordinance or resolution imposing or discontinuing a tax hereunder or effecting a change in the rate thereof shall be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department on or before the first day of June, whereupon the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of the first day of September next following such adoption and filing. Beginning January 1, 1992, an ordinance or resolution imposing or discontinuing the tax hereunder or effecting a change in the rate thereof shall be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department on or before the first day of July, whereupon the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of the first day of October next following such adoption and filing. Beginning January 1, 1993, an ordinance or resolution imposing or discontinuing the tax hereunder or effecting a change in the rate thereof shall be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department on or before the first day of October, whereupon the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of the first day of January next following such adoption and filing. However, a municipality located in a county with a population in excess of 3,000,000 that elected to become a home rule unit at the general primary election in 1994 may adopt an ordinance or resolution imposing the tax under this Section and file a certified copy of the ordinance or resolution with the Department on or before July 1, 1994. The Department shall then proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of October 1, 1994. Beginning April 1, 1998, an ordinance or resolution imposing or discontinuing the tax hereunder or effecting a change in the rate thereof shall either (i) be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department on or before the first day of April, whereupon the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of the first day of July next following the adoption and filing; or (ii) be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department on or before the first day of October, whereupon the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of the first day of January next following the adoption and filing.
    Any unobligated balance remaining in the Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax Fund on December 31, 1989, which fund was abolished by Public Act 85-1135, and all receipts of municipal tax as a result of audits of liability periods prior to January 1, 1990, shall be paid into the Local Government Tax Fund, for distribution as provided by this Section prior to the enactment of Public Act 85-1135. All receipts of municipal tax as a result of an assessment not arising from an audit, for liability periods prior to January 1, 1990, shall be paid into the Local Government Tax Fund for distribution before July 1, 1990, as provided by this Section prior to the enactment of Public Act 85-1135, and on and after July 1, 1990, all such receipts shall be distributed as provided in Section 6z-18 of the State Finance Act.
    As used in this Section, "municipal" and "municipality" means a city, village or incorporated town, including an incorporated town which has superseded a civil township.
    This Section shall be known and may be cited as the Home Rule Municipal Service Occupation Tax Act.
(Source: P.A. 101-10, eff. 6-5-19; 101-81, eff. 7-12-19; 101-604, eff. 12-13-19; 102-700, eff. 4-19-22.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-6

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-6)
    Sec. 8-11-6. Home Rule Municipal Use Tax Act.
    (a) The corporate authorities of a home rule municipality may impose a tax upon the privilege of using, in such municipality, any item of tangible personal property which is purchased at retail from a retailer, and which is titled or registered at a location within the corporate limits of such home rule municipality with an agency of this State's government, at a rate which is an increment of 1/4% and based on the selling price of such tangible personal property, as "selling price" is defined in the Use Tax Act. In home rule municipalities with less than 2,000,000 inhabitants, the tax shall be collected by the municipality imposing the tax from persons whose Illinois address for titling or registration purposes is given as being in such municipality.
    (b) In home rule municipalities with 2,000,000 or more inhabitants, the corporate authorities of the municipality may additionally impose a tax beginning July 1, 1991 upon the privilege of using in the municipality, any item of tangible personal property, other than tangible personal property titled or registered with an agency of the State's government, that is purchased at retail from a retailer located outside the corporate limits of the municipality, at a rate that is an increment of 1/4% not to exceed 1% and based on the selling price of the tangible personal property, as "selling price" is defined in the Use Tax Act. Such tax shall be collected from the purchaser either by the municipality imposing such tax or by the Department of Revenue pursuant to an agreement between the Department and the municipality.
    To prevent multiple home rule taxation, the use in a home rule municipality of tangible personal property that is acquired outside the municipality and caused to be brought into the municipality by a person who has already paid a home rule municipal tax in another municipality in respect to the sale, purchase, or use of that property, shall be exempt to the extent of the amount of the tax properly due and paid in the other home rule municipality.
    (c) If a municipality having 2,000,000 or more inhabitants imposes the tax authorized by subsection (a), then the tax shall be collected by the Illinois Department of Revenue when the property is purchased at retail from a retailer in the county in which the home rule municipality imposing the tax is located, and in all contiguous counties. The tax shall be remitted to the State, or an exemption determination must be obtained from the Department before the title or certificate of registration for the property may be issued. The tax or proof of exemption may be transmitted to the Department by way of the State agency with which, or State officer with whom, the tangible personal property must be titled or registered if the Department and that agency or State officer determine that this procedure will expedite the processing of applications for title or registration.
    The Department shall have full power to administer and enforce this Section to collect all taxes, penalties and interest due hereunder, to dispose of taxes, penalties and interest so collected in the manner hereinafter provided, and determine all rights to credit memoranda or refunds arising on account of the erroneous payment of tax, penalty or interest hereunder. In the administration of and compliance with this Section the Department and persons who are subject to this Section shall have the same rights, remedies, privileges, immunities, powers and duties, and be subject to the same conditions, restrictions, limitations, penalties and definitions of terms, and employ the same modes of procedure as are prescribed in Sections 2 (except the definition of "retailer maintaining a place of business in this State"), 3 (except provisions pertaining to the State rate of tax, and except provisions concerning collection or refunding of the tax by retailers), 4, 11, 12, 12a, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21 and 22 of the Use Tax Act, which are not inconsistent with this Section, as fully as if provisions contained in those Sections of the Use Tax Act were set forth herein.
    Whenever the Department determines that a refund shall be made under this Section to a claimant instead of issuing a credit memorandum, the Department shall notify the State Comptroller, who shall cause the order to be drawn for the amount specified, and to the person named, in such notification from the Department. Such refund shall be paid by the State Treasurer out of the home rule municipal retailers' occupation tax fund.
    The Department shall forthwith pay over to the State Treasurer, ex officio, as trustee, all taxes, penalties and interest collected hereunder. On or before the 25th day of each calendar month, the Department shall prepare and certify to the State Comptroller the disbursement of stated sums of money to named municipalities, the municipality in each instance to be that municipality from which the Department during the second preceding calendar month, collected municipal use tax from any person whose Illinois address for titling or registration purposes is given as being in such municipality. The amount to be paid to each municipality shall be the amount (not including credit memoranda) collected hereunder during the second preceding calendar month by the Department, and not including an amount equal to the amount of refunds made during the second preceding calendar month by the Department on behalf of such municipality, less 2% of the balance, which sum shall be retained by the State Treasurer to cover the costs incurred by the Department in administering and enforcing the provisions of this Section. The Department, at the time of each monthly disbursement to the municipalities, shall prepare and certify to the Comptroller the amount so retained by the State Treasurer, which shall be transferred into the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund. Within 10 days after receipt by the State Comptroller of the disbursement certification to the municipalities provided for in this Section to be given to the State Comptroller by the Department, the State Comptroller shall cause the orders to be drawn for the respective amounts in accordance with the directions contained in that certification.
    Any ordinance imposing or discontinuing any tax to be collected and enforced by the Department under this Section shall be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department on or before October 1, whereupon the Department of Revenue shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section on behalf of the municipalities as of January 1 next following such adoption and filing. Beginning April 1, 1998, any ordinance imposing or discontinuing any tax to be collected and enforced by the Department under this Section shall either (i) be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department on or before April 1, whereupon the Department of Revenue shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section on behalf of the municipalities as of July 1 next following the adoption and filing; or (ii) be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department on or before October 1, whereupon the Department of Revenue shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section on behalf of the municipalities as of January 1 next following the adoption and filing.
    Nothing in this subsection (c) shall prevent a home rule municipality from collecting the tax pursuant to subsection (a) in any situation where such tax is not collected by the Department of Revenue under this subsection (c).
    (d) Any unobligated balance remaining in the Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax Fund on December 31, 1989, which fund was abolished by Public Act 85-1135, and all receipts of municipal tax as a result of audits of liability periods prior to January 1, 1990, shall be paid into the Local Government Tax Fund, for distribution as provided by this Section prior to the enactment of Public Act 85-1135. All receipts of municipal tax as a result of an assessment not arising from an audit, for liability periods prior to January 1, 1990, shall be paid into the Local Government Tax Fund for distribution before July 1, 1990, as provided by this Section prior to the enactment of Public Act 85-1135, and on and after July 1, 1990, all such receipts shall be distributed as provided in Section 6z-18 of the State Finance Act.
    (e) As used in this Section, "Municipal" and "Municipality" means a city, village or incorporated town, including an incorporated town which has superseded a civil township.
    (f) This Section shall be known and may be cited as the Home Rule Municipal Use Tax Act.
(Source: P.A. 98-1049, eff. 8-25-14.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-6a

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-6a) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-6a)
    Sec. 8-11-6a. Home rule municipalities; preemption of certain taxes. Except as provided in Sections 8-11-1, 8-11-5, 8-11-6, 8-11-6b, 8-11-6c, 8-11-23, and 11-74.3-6 on and after September 1, 1990, no home rule municipality has the authority to impose, pursuant to its home rule authority, a retailer's occupation tax, service occupation tax, use tax, sales tax or other tax on the use, sale or purchase of tangible personal property based on the gross receipts from such sales or the selling or purchase price of said tangible personal property. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Section does not preempt any home rule imposed tax such as the following: (1) a tax on alcoholic beverages, whether based on gross receipts, volume sold or any other measurement; (2) a tax based on the number of units of cigarettes or tobacco products (provided, however, that a home rule municipality that has not imposed a tax based on the number of units of cigarettes or tobacco products before July 1, 1993, shall not impose such a tax after that date); (3) a tax, however measured, based on the use of a hotel or motel room or similar facility; (4) a tax, however measured, on the sale or transfer of real property; (5) a tax, however measured, on lease receipts; (6) a tax on food prepared for immediate consumption and on alcoholic beverages sold by a business which provides for on premise consumption of said food or alcoholic beverages; or (7) other taxes not based on the selling or purchase price or gross receipts from the use, sale or purchase of tangible personal property. This Section does not preempt a home rule municipality with a population of more than 2,000,000 from imposing a tax, however measured, on the use, for consideration, of a parking lot, garage, or other parking facility. This Section is not intended to affect any existing tax on food and beverages prepared for immediate consumption on the premises where the sale occurs, or any existing tax on alcoholic beverages, or any existing tax imposed on the charge for renting a hotel or motel room, which was in effect January 15, 1988, or any extension of the effective date of such an existing tax by ordinance of the municipality imposing the tax, which extension is hereby authorized, in any non-home rule municipality in which the imposition of such a tax has been upheld by judicial determination, nor is this Section intended to preempt the authority granted by Public Act 85-1006. On and after December 1, 2019, no home rule municipality has the authority to impose, pursuant to its home rule authority, a tax, however measured, on sales of aviation fuel, as defined in Section 3 of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, unless the tax is not subject to the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and 49 U.S.C. 47133, or unless the tax revenue is expended for airport-related purposes. For purposes of this Section, "airport-related purposes" has the meaning ascribed in Section 6z-20.2 of the State Finance Act. Aviation fuel shall be excluded from tax only if, and for so long as, the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and 49 U.S.C. 47133 are binding on the municipality. This Section is a limitation, pursuant to subsection (g) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution, on the power of home rule units to tax. The changes made to this Section by Public Act 101-10 are a denial and limitation of home rule powers and functions under subsection (g) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution.
(Source: P.A. 101-10, eff. 6-5-19; 101-27, eff. 6-25-19; 101-593, eff. 12-4-19.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-6b

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-6b)
    Sec. 8-11-6b. Home rule soft drink taxes.
    (a) Except as provided in Sections 8-11-1, 8-11-5 and 8-11-6, or as provided in this Section, no home rule municipality has the authority to impose, pursuant to its home rule authority, a tax on the sale, purchase, or use of soft drinks regardless of whether the measure of the tax is selling price, purchase price, gross receipts, unit of volumetric measure, or any other measure. For purposes of this subsection, the term "soft drink" has the meaning set forth in Section 2-10 of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, as may be amended from time to time, except that the term shall not be limited to drinks contained in a closed or sealed bottle, can, carton, or container. This Section is a denial and limitation, under subsection (g) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution, on the power of home rule units to tax.
    (b) The corporate authorities of a home rule municipality with a population in excess of 1,000,000 may impose a tax, which shall not take effect prior to April 1, 1994, upon all persons engaged in the business of selling soft drinks (other than fountain soft drinks) at retail in the municipality based on the gross receipts from those sales made in the course of such business. If imposed, the tax shall only be in 1/4% increments and shall not exceed 3%. For purposes of this subsection, the term "soft drink" has the meaning set forth in Section 2-10 of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, as may be amended from time to time, except that the term shall not be limited to drinks contained in a closed or sealed bottle, can, carton or container; the term "fountain soft drinks" means soft drinks which are prepared by the retail seller of the soft drinks by mixing syrup or concentrate with water, by hand or through a soft drink dispensing machine, at or near the point and time of sale to the retail purchaser; and the term "soft drink dispensing machine" means a device which mixes soft drink syrup or concentrate with water and dispenses the mixture into an open container as a ready to drink soft drink.
    The tax imposed under this subsection and all civil penalties that may be assessed as an incident to that tax shall be collected and enforced by the Illinois Department of Revenue. The Department shall have full power to administer and enforce this subsection, to collect all taxes and penalties so collected in the manner provided in this subsection, and to determine all rights to credit memoranda arising on account of the erroneous payment of tax or penalty under this subsection. In the administration of and compliance with this subsection, the Department and persons who are subject to this subsection shall have the same rights, remedies, privileges, immunities, powers and duties, shall be subject to the same conditions, restrictions, limitations, penalties, exclusions, exemptions, and definitions of terms, and shall employ the same modes of procedure applicable to the Retailers' Occupation Tax as are prescribed in Sections 1, 2 through 2-65 (in respect to all provisions of those Sections other than the State rate of taxes), 2c, 2h, 2i, 3 (except as to the disposition of taxes and penalties collected), 4, 5, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f, 5g, 5i, 5j, 6, 6a, 6b, 6c, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and, until January 1, 1994, 13.5 of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, and on and after January 1, 1994, all applicable provisions of the Uniform Penalty and Interest Act that are not inconsistent with this subsection, as fully as if provisions contained in those Sections of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act were set forth in this subsection.
    Persons subject to any tax imposed under the authority granted by this subsection may reimburse themselves for their seller's tax liability under this subsection by separately stating that tax as an additional charge, which charge may be stated in combination, in a single amount, with State taxes that sellers are required to collect under the Use Tax Act pursuant to bracket schedules as the Department may prescribe. The retailer filing the return shall, at the time of filing the return, pay to the Department the amount of tax imposed under this subsection, less the discount of 1.75%, which is allowed to reimburse the retailer for the expenses incurred in keeping records, preparing the filing returns, remitting the tax, and supplying data to the Department on request.
    Whenever the Department determines that a refund should be made under this subsection to a claimant instead of issuing a credit memoranda, the Department shall notify the State Comptroller, who shall cause a warrant to be drawn for the amount specified and to the person named in the notification from the Department. The refund shall be paid by the State Treasurer out of the Home Rule Municipal Soft Drink Retailers' Occupation Tax Fund.
    The Department shall forthwith pay over to the State Treasurer, ex officio, as trustee, all taxes and penalties collected hereunder. On or before the 25th day of each calendar month, the Department shall prepare and certify to the Comptroller the amount to be paid to named municipalities, the municipalities to be those from which retailers have paid taxes or penalties hereunder to the Department during the second preceding calendar month. The amount to be paid to each municipality shall be the amount collected hereunder during the second preceding calendar month by the Department, less any amounts determined by the Department to be necessary for the payment of refunds, and less 4% for the first year the tax is in effect and 2% thereafter of such balance, which sum shall be deposited by the State Treasurer into the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund in the State treasury from which it shall be appropriated to the Department to cover the costs of the Department in administering and enforcing the provisions of this subsection. Within 10 days after receipt by the Comptroller of the certification, the Comptroller shall cause the orders to be drawn for the respective amount in accordance with the directions contained in such certification.
    Nothing in this Section shall be construed to authorize a municipality to impose a tax upon the privilege of engaging in any business which under the Constitution of the United States may not be made the subject of taxation by the State.
    A certificate of registration issued by the Illinois Department of Revenue to a retailer under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act shall permit the registrant to engage in a business that is taxed under the tax imposed under this subsection and no additional registration shall be required under the ordinance imposing a tax or under this subsection.
    A certified copy of any ordinance imposing or discontinuing any tax under this subsection or effecting a change in the rate of that tax shall be filed with the Department, whereupon the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this subsection on behalf of such municipality as of the first day of February following the date of filing. This tax shall be known and cited as the Home Rule Municipal Soft Drink Retailers' Occupation Tax.
    (c) The corporate authorities of a home rule municipality with a population in excess of 1,000,000 may impose a tax, which shall not take effect prior to April 1, 1994, on persons engaged in the business of selling fountain soft drinks at retail at a rate not to exceed 9% of the cost price of the fountain soft drinks at retail in such municipality. For purposes of this subsection, the term "soft drink" has the meaning set forth in Section 2-10 of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, as may be amended from time to time, except that the term shall not be limited to drinks contained in a closed or sealed bottle, can, carton, or container; the term "fountain soft drinks" means soft drinks which are prepared by the retail seller of the soft drinks by mixing soft drink syrup or concentrate with water, by hand or through a soft drink dispensing machine at or near the point and time of sale to the retail purchaser; the term "soft drink dispensing machine" means a device which mixes soft drink syrup or concentrate with water and dispenses such mixture into an open container as a ready to drink soft drink; the term "sold at retail" shall mean any transfer of the ownership or title to tangible personal property to a purchaser, for the purpose of use or consumption, and not for the purpose of resale, for valuable consideration; the term "cost price of the fountain soft drinks" means the consideration paid by the retail seller of the fountain soft drink, valued in money, whether paid in money or otherwise, including cash, credits and services, and shall be determined without any deduction on account of the supplier's cost of the property sold or on account or any other expenses incurred by the supplier, for the purchase of soft drink syrup or concentrate which is designed to be further mixed with water before it is consumed as a soft drink; and the term "supplier" means any person who makes sales of soft drink syrup or concentrate to a retail seller of fountain soft drinks for purposes of resale as fountain soft drinks. The tax authorized by this subsection shall be collected, enforced, and administered by the municipality imposing the tax. Persons subject to the tax may reimburse themselves for their tax liability hereunder by separately stating an amount equal to the tax as an additional charge to their retail purchasers or may include such amount as part of the selling price of the soft drink. The municipality imposing the tax shall provide for its collection from the person subject to the tax by requiring that the supplier to the person subject to the tax collect and remit the tax to the municipality. If the supplier fails to collect the tax or if the person subject to the tax fails to pay the tax to its supplier, the person subject to the tax shall make the tax payment directly to the municipality. Payment of the tax by the retailer to the supplier shall relieve the retailer of any further liability for the tax.
    (d) If either tax imposed or authorized by this Section 8-11-6b is repealed by the General Assembly or has its maximum rate reduced by the General Assembly, or is declared unlawful or unconstitutional on its face by any court of competent jurisdiction after all appeals have been exhausted or the time to appeal has expired, then this Section 8-11-6b is automatically repealed and no longer effective without further action by the General Assembly.
    (e) Notwithstanding the preemption of taxes on the sale, purchase or use of soft drinks, taxes on the sale, purchase, or use of soft drinks which had been imposed by a municipality prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1993 are specifically authorized under this Section for sales made on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1993 through March 31, 1994.
(Source: P.A. 88-507.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-6c

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-6c)
    Sec. 8-11-6c. Home Rule food and beverage tax to support parking facilities.
    (a) In addition to any other tax that it is authorized to impose, a home rule municipality that has not imposed a tax under Section 8-11-1 or 8-11-5 may impose a tax, as limited by this Section, on the gross receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and food that has been prepared for immediate consumption.
    (b) If imposed, the tax may be imposed only for a defined and limited period of time and must be limited to a defined geographic area within the municipality. The defined geographic area must be a contiguous area of no more than one square mile. The tax may be imposed only in 0.25% increments, and the rate of tax may not exceed 2%. At the time that the ordinance imposing the tax is adopted, the municipality must have obtained the certified written consent of at least three-fourths of the operators of the businesses upon which the tax will be imposed. This tax may not be imposed for longer than 25 years after the municipality first levies the tax.
    (c) The municipality must maintain the proceeds of the tax in a separate account and may use those moneys only for the costs associated with land acquisition, design, construction, and maintenance of parking facilities within the defined geographic area.
    (d) The tax shall be administered by the municipality imposing it.
(Source: P.A. 95-544, eff. 8-28-07.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-7

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-7)
    Sec. 8-11-7. The corporate authorities of a municipality may impose a tax upon all persons engaged in the business of renting automobiles in the municipality at the rate of not to exceed 1% of the gross receipts from such business. The tax imposed by a municipality pursuant to this Section and all civil penalties that may be assessed as an incident thereof shall be collected and enforced by the State Department of Revenue. The certificate of registration which is issued by the Department to a retailer under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act or under the Automobile Renting Occupation and Use Tax Act shall permit such person to engage in a business which is taxable under any ordinance or resolution enacted pursuant to this Section without registering separately with the Department under such ordinance or resolution or under this Section. The Department shall have full power to administer and enforce this Section; to collect all taxes and penalties due hereunder; to dispose of taxes and penalties so collected in the manner hereinafter provided; and to determine all rights to credit memoranda, arising on account of the erroneous payment of tax or penalty hereunder. In the administration of, and compliance with, this Section, the Department and persons who are subject to this Section shall have the same rights, remedies, privileges, immunities, powers and duties, and be subject to the same conditions, restrictions, limitations, penalties and definitions of terms, and employ the same modes of procedure, as are prescribed in Sections 2 and 3 (in respect to all provisions therein other than the State rate of tax; and with relation to the provisions of the "Retailers' Occupation Tax" referred to therein, except as to the disposition of taxes and penalties collected, and except for the provision allowing retailers a deduction from the tax to cover certain costs, and except that credit memoranda issued hereunder may not be used to discharge any State tax liability) of the Automobile Renting Occupation and Use Tax Act, as fully as if those provisions were set forth herein.
    Persons subject to any tax imposed pursuant to the authority granted in this Section may reimburse themselves for their tax liability hereunder by separately stating such tax as an additional charge, which charge may be stated in combination, in a single amount, with State tax which sellers are required to collect under the Automobile Renting Occupation and Use Tax Act pursuant to such bracket schedules as the Department may prescribe.
    Whenever the Department determines that a refund should be made under this Section to a claimant instead of issuing a credit memorandum, the Department shall notify the State Comptroller, who shall cause the order to be drawn for the amount specified, and to the person named, in such notification from the Department. Such refund shall be paid by the State Treasurer out of the municipal automobile renting tax fund.
    The Department shall forthwith pay over to the State Treasurer, ex-officio, as trustee, all taxes and penalties collected hereunder. On or before the 25th day of each calendar month, the Department shall prepare and certify to the Comptroller the disbursement of stated sums of money to named municipalities, the municipalities to be those from which rentors have paid taxes or penalties hereunder to the Department during the second preceding calendar month. The amount to be paid to each municipality shall be the amount (not including credit memoranda) collected hereunder during the second preceding calendar month by the Department, and not including an amount equal to the amount of refunds made during the second preceding calendar month by the Department on behalf of such municipality, less 1.6% of such balance, which sum shall be retained by the State Treasurer to cover the costs incurred by the Department in administering and enforcing this Section as provided herein. The Department at the time of each monthly disbursement to the municipalities shall prepare and certify to the Comptroller the amount, so retained by the State Treasurer, to be paid into the General Revenue Fund of the State Treasury. Within 10 days after receipt, by the Comptroller, of the disbursement certification to the municipalities and the General Revenue Fund, provided for in this Section to be given to the Comptroller by the Department, the Comptroller shall cause the orders to be drawn for the respective amounts in accordance with the directions contained in such certification.
    Nothing in this Section shall be construed to authorize a municipality to impose a tax upon the privilege of engaging in any business which under the Constitution of the United States may not be made the subject of taxation by this State.
    An ordinance or resolution imposing a tax hereunder or effecting a change in the rate thereof shall be effective on the first day of the calendar month next following publication as provided in Section 1-2-4. The corporate authorities of any municipality which levies a tax authorized by this Section shall transmit to the Department of Revenue on or not later than 5 days after publication a certified copy of the ordinance or resolution imposing such tax whereupon the Department of Revenue shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section on behalf of such municipality as of the effective date of the ordinance or resolution. Upon a change in rate of a tax levied hereunder, or upon the discontinuance of the tax, the corporate authorities of the municipality shall on or not later than 5 days after publication of the ordinance or resolution discontinuing the tax or effecting a change in rate transmit to the Department of Revenue a certified copy of the ordinance or resolution effecting such change or discontinuance.
    The Department of Revenue must upon the request of the municipal clerk, city council or village board of trustees submit to a city, village or incorporated town a list of those persons who are registered with the Department to pay automobile renting occupation tax within that governmental unit. This list shall contain only the names of persons who have paid the tax and not the amount of tax paid by such person.
    As used in this Section, "municipal" and "municipality" means a city, village or incorporated town, including an incorporated town which has superseded a civil township.
    This Section shall be known and may be cited as the "Municipal Automobile Renting Occupation Tax Act".
(Source: P.A. 86-1475.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-8

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-8)
    Sec. 8-11-8. The corporate authorities of a municipality may impose a tax upon the privilege of using, in such municipality, an automobile which is rented from a rentor outside Illinois, and which is titled or registered with an agency of this State's government, at a rate not to exceed 1% of the rental price of such automobile. Such tax shall be collected from persons whose Illinois address for titling or registration purposes is given as being in such municipality. Such tax shall be collected by the Department of Revenue for any municipality imposing such tax. Such tax must be paid to the State, or an exemption determination must be obtained from the Department of Revenue, before the title or certificate of registration for the property may be issued. The tax or proof of exemption may be transmitted to the Department by way of the State agency with which, or State officer with whom, the tangible personal property must be titled or registered if the Department and such agency or State officer determine that this procedure will expedite the processing of applications for title or registration.
    The Department shall have full power to administer and enforce this Section; to collect all taxes, penalties and interest due hereunder; to dispose of taxes, penalties and interest so collected in the manner hereinafter provided, and to determine all rights to credit memoranda or refunds arising on account of the erroneous payment of tax, penalty or interest hereunder. In the administration of, and compliance with, this Section, the Department and persons who are subject to this Section shall have the same rights, remedies, privileges, immunities, powers and duties, and be subject to the same conditions, restrictions, limitations, penalties and definitions of terms, and employ the same modes of procedure as are prescribed in Sections 2 and 4 (except provisions pertaining to the State rate of tax; and with relation to the provisions of the "Use Tax Act" referred to therein, except provisions concerning collection or refunding of the tax by retailers, and except the provisions of Section 19 pertaining to claims by retailers and except the last paragraph concerning refunds, and except that credit memoranda issued hereunder may not be used to discharge any State tax liability) of the "Automobile Renting Occupation and Use Tax Act", enacted by the Eighty-second General Assembly, as the same are now or may hereafter be amended, which are not inconsistent with this Section, as fully as if provisions contained in those Sections of said Act were set forth herein.
    Whenever the Department determines that a refund should be made under this Section to a claimant instead of issuing a credit memorandum, the Department shall notify the State Comptroller, who shall cause the order to be drawn for the amount specified, and to the person named, in such notification from the Department. Such refund shall be paid by the State Treasurer out of the municipal automobile renting tax fund.
    The Department shall forthwith pay over to the State Treasurer, ex-officio, as trustee, all taxes, penalties and interest collected hereunder. On or before the 25th day of each calendar month, the Department shall prepare and certify to the State Comptroller the disbursement of stated sums of money to named municipalities, the municipality in each instance to be that municipality from which the Department, during the second preceding calendar month, collected taxes hereunder from persons whose Illinois address for titling or registration purposes is given as being in such municipality. The amount to be paid to each municipality shall be the amount (not including credit memoranda) collected hereunder during the second preceding calendar month by the Department, and not including an amount equal to the amount of refunds made during the second preceding calendar month by the Department on behalf of such municipality, less 1.6% of such balance, which sum shall be retained by the State Treasurer to cover the costs incurred by the Department in administering and enforcing this Section as provided herein. The Department at the time of each monthly disbursement to the municipalities shall prepare and certify to the State Comptroller the amount, so retained by the State Treasurer, to be paid into the General Revenue Fund of the State Treasury. Within 10 days after receipt, by the State Comptroller, of the disbursement certification to the municipalities and the General Revenue Fund, provided or in this Section to be given to the State Comptroller by the Department, the State Comptroller shall cause the orders to be drawn for the respective amounts in accordance with the directions contained in such certification.
    An ordinance or resolution imposing a tax hereunder or effecting a change in the rate thereof shall be effective on the first day of the second calendar month next following publication as provided in Section 1-2-4. The corporate authorities of any municipality which levies a tax authorized by this Section shall transmit to the Department of Revenue not later than 5 days after publication a certified copy of the ordinance or resolution imposing such tax whereupon the Department of Revenue shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section on behalf of such municipality as of the effective date of the ordinance or resolution. Upon a change in rate of a tax levied hereunder, or upon the discontinuance of the tax, the corporate authorities of the municipality shall, on or not later than 5 days after publication of the ordinance or resolution discontinuing the tax or effecting a change in rate, transmit to the Department of Revenue a certified copy of the ordinance or resolution effecting such change or discontinuance.
    As used in this Section, "Municipal" and "Municipality" means a city, village or incorporated town, including an incorporated town which has superseded a civil township.
    This Section shall be known and may be cited as the "Municipal Automobile Renting Use Tax Act".
(Source: P.A. 84-149.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-9

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-9)
    Sec. 8-11-9. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 84-149. Repealed by P.A. 98-584, eff. 8-27-13.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-9.1

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-9.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-9.1)
    Sec. 8-11-9.1. Except as hereinafter provided, the Department of Revenue shall publish and make available to each municipality a quarterly report in which the Department of Revenue shall list any municipal retailers' occupation taxes collected pursuant to Section 8-11-1 of this Code, service occupation taxes collected pursuant to Section 8-11-5 of this Code and use taxes collected pursuant to Section 8-11-6 of this Code, during the previous quarter and such list shall be itemized according to the following merchandise subject areas:
    1. general merchandise;
    2. food;
    3. drinking and eating places;
    4. apparel;
    5. furniture and home furnishings and all other household appliances including but not limited to desks, china, glassware, drapery, upholstery, radios, televisions and any repair for any such items;
    6. lumber, hardware, building and highway construction and all other kinds of construction including but not limited to roofing, masonry, wrecking, demolition, excavating, plumbing and water well drilling;
    7. automobiles, both new and used, and automobile accessories, parking lots, repairs, gasoline and service stations;
    8. drugs, chemicals, paper, jewelry, alcoholic beverages, antiques, sporting goods, books and stationery;
    9. all manufacturers; and
    10. farm crops and livestock, timber, printing, crude petroleum, oil, natural gas, gas liquids and any and all items that are not listed in paragraphs 1 through 9 of this Section that are necessary in order to give municipalities a complete picture of the taxes to be expected. Such report shall be distributed to all municipal governments no later than 90 days after the last due date for tax returns for the final month of the quarter for which the report was prepared. The Department of Revenue may combine the reports for all of the municipalities into a single report.
    This Section shall not be so construed as to require such listing to disclose the information in any individual return in violation of Section 11 of the "Retailers' Occupation Tax Act".
(Source: P.A. 85-293.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-11

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-11)
    Sec. 8-11-11. In addition to any other taxes authorized by law, the corporate authorities of a municipality may impose a tax upon the privilege of leasing motor vehicles within the municipality to a lessee on a daily or weekly basis in an amount not to exceed $2.75 per vehicle per rental period specified in the lease agreement. The tax may be stated separately in such lease agreement, invoice or bill.
    The ordinance or resolution imposing any such tax shall provide for the means of its administration, collection and enforcement by the municipality.
    As used in this Section, "municipality" means a city, village or incorporated town, including an incorporated town which has superseded a civil township, and "motor vehicle" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 1-146 of The Illinois Vehicle Code.
(Source: P.A. 84-1479.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-15

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-15)
    Sec. 8-11-15. (a) The corporate authorities of a municipality of over 100,000 inhabitants may, upon approval of the electors of the municipality pursuant to subsection (b), impose a tax of one cent per gallon on motor fuel sold at retail within such municipality. A tax imposed pursuant to this Section shall be paid in addition to any other taxes on such motor fuel.
    (b) The corporate authorities of the municipality may by resolution call for the submission to the electors of the municipality of the question of whether the municipality shall impose such tax. Such question shall be certified by the municipal clerk to the election authority in accordance with Section 28-5 of The Election Code. The question shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall the city (village or
 incorporated town) of .......     YES
 impose a tax of one cent per   ------------------------------
 gallon on motor fuel sold at       NO
 retail within its boundaries?
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    If a majority of the electors in the municipality voting upon the question vote in the affirmative, such tax shall be imposed.
    (c) The purchaser of the motor fuel shall be liable for payment of a tax imposed pursuant to this Section. This Section shall not be construed to impose a tax on the occupation of persons engaged in the sale of motor fuel.
    If a municipality imposes a tax on motor fuel pursuant to this Section, it shall be the duty of any person engaged in the retail sale of motor fuel within such municipality to collect such tax from the purchaser at the same time he collects the purchase price of the motor fuel and to pay over such tax to the municipality as prescribed by the ordinance of the municipality imposing such tax.
    (d) For purposes of this Section, "motor fuel" shall have the same meaning as provided in the "Motor Fuel Tax Law".
(Source: P.A. 84-1099.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-16

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-16)
    Sec. 8-11-16. The Department of Revenue shall submit to each municipality each year a list of those persons within that municipality who are registered with the Department under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act.
    The list shall indicate the street address of each retail outlet operated in the municipality by the persons so registered and the name under which the retailer conducts business, if different from the corporate name. The municipal clerk shall forward any changes or corrections to the list to the Department within 6 months. The Department shall update and correct its records to reflect such changes, or notify the municipality in writing that the suggested changes are erroneous, within 90 days. The Department shall also provide monthly updates to each municipality showing additions or deletions to the list of retail outlets within the municipality. The Department shall provide a copy of the annual listing herein provided for contiguous jurisdictions when a municipality so requests. The list required by this Section shall contain only the names and street addresses of persons who are registered with the Department and shall not include the amount of tax paid by such persons. The list required by this Section shall be provided to each municipality no later than September 1 annually.
    When certifying the amount of a monthly disbursement to a municipality under Section 8-11-1, 8-11-5, 8-11-6 of this Act or Section 6z-18 of "An Act in relation to State finance", the Department shall increase or decrease such amount by an amount necessary to offset any misallocation of previous disbursements. The offset amount shall be the amount erroneously disbursed within the previous 6 months from the time a misallocation is discovered.
    The Department of Revenue must upon the request of any municipality received pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph furnish to such municipality data setting forth the aggregate amount of retailers' occupation tax collected on behalf of such municipality from any shopping center identified in such request and located within such municipality for each month beginning with the first month following the month within which such a request is received by the Department, provided that such data may be provided only with respect to shopping centers (1) which consist of 50 or more persons registered with the Department to pay Retailers' Occupation Tax, and (2) where the developers or owners thereof or their predecessors in interest have entered into written agreements with the municipality to transfer property to or perform services for or on behalf of such municipality in exchange for payments based solely or in part on the amount of retailers' occupation tax collected on behalf of the municipality from persons within such shopping centers. Data given pursuant to this paragraph shall not identify by amounts the individual sources of such taxes. A request for data pursuant to this paragraph shall first be submitted to the Department of Revenue by the Municipal Clerk, City Council or Village Board of Trustees. The Department of Revenue shall review each such request to determine whether the requirements of item (2) of the first sentence of this paragraph have been met and, within 30 days following its receipt of such a request, shall either certify that the request meets such requirements, or notify the person submitting the request that the request does not meet such requirements.
    As used in this Section, "Municipal" or "Municipality" means or refers to a city, village or incorporated town, including an incorporated town which has superseded a civil township, and "shopping center" means a group of retail stores and other business and service establishments in an integrated building arrangement operated under common ownership or diverse ownership under unified control involving common parking areas and mutual easements.
(Source: P.A. 91-51, eff. 6-30-99.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-17

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-17) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-17)
    Sec. 8-11-17. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 92-526, eff. 7-1-02. Repealed internally, eff. 1-1-03.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-18

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-18) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-11-18)
    Sec. 8-11-18. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 88-597, eff. 8-28-94. Repealed internally, eff. 9-6-97.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-20

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-20)
    Sec. 8-11-20. Economic incentive agreements. The corporate authorities of a municipality may enter into an economic incentive agreement relating to the development or redevelopment of land within the corporate limits of the municipality. Under this agreement, the municipality may agree to share or rebate a portion of any retailers' occupation taxes received by the municipality that were generated by the development or redevelopment over a finite period of time. Before entering into the agreement authorized by this Section, the corporate authorities shall make the following findings:
    (1) If the property subject to the agreement is vacant:
        (A) that the property has remained vacant for at
    
least one year, or
        (B) that any building located on the property was
    
demolished within the last year and that the building would have qualified under finding (2) of this Section;
    (2) If the property subject to the agreement is currently developed:
        (A) that the buildings on the property no longer
    
comply with current building codes, or
        (B) that the buildings on the property have remained
    
less than significantly unoccupied or underutilized for a period of at least one year;
    (3) That the project is expected to create or retain job opportunities within the municipality;
    (4) That the project will serve to further the development of adjacent areas;
    (5) That without the agreement, the project would not be possible;
    (6) That the developer meets high standards of creditworthiness and financial strength as demonstrated by one or more of the following:
        (A) corporate debenture ratings of BBB or higher by
    
Standard & Poor's Corporation or Baa or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc.;
        (B) a letter from a financial institution with assets
    
of $10,000,000 or more attesting to the financial strength of the developer; or
        (C) specific evidence of equity financing for not
    
less than 10% of the total project costs;
    (7) That the project will strengthen the commercial sector of the municipality;
    (8) That the project will enhance the tax base of the municipality; and
    (9) That the agreement is made in the best interest of the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 92-263, eff. 8-7-01.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-21

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-21)
    Sec. 8-11-21. Agreements to share or rebate occupation taxes.
    (a) On and after June 1, 2004, the corporate authorities of a municipality shall not enter into any agreement to share or rebate any portion of retailers' occupation taxes generated by retail sales of tangible personal property if: (1) the tax on those retail sales, absent the agreement, would have been paid to another unit of local government; and (2) the retailer maintains, within that other unit of local government, a retail location from which the tangible personal property is delivered to purchasers, or a warehouse from which the tangible personal property is delivered to purchasers. Any unit of local government denied retailers' occupation tax revenue because of an agreement that violates this Section may file an action in circuit court against only the municipality. Any agreement entered into prior to June 1, 2004 is not affected by this amendatory Act of the 93rd General Assembly. Any unit of local government that prevails in the circuit court action is entitled to damages in the amount of the tax revenue it was denied as a result of the agreement, statutory interest, costs, reasonable attorney's fees, and an amount equal to 50% of the tax.
    (b) On and after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 93rd General Assembly, a home rule unit shall not enter into any agreement prohibited by this Section. This Section is a denial and limitation of home rule powers and functions under subsection (g) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution.
    (c) Any municipality that enters into an agreement to share or rebate any portion of retailers' occupation taxes generated by retail sales of tangible personal property must complete and submit a report by electronic filing to the Department of Revenue within 30 days after the execution of the agreement. Any municipality that has entered into such an agreement before the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly that has not been terminated or expired as of the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly shall submit a report with respect to the agreements within 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly.
    Any agreement entered into on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 98th General Assembly is not valid until the municipality entering into the agreement complies with the requirements set forth in this subsection. Any municipality that fails to comply with the requirements set forth in this subsection within the 30 days after the execution of the agreement shall be responsible for paying to the Department of Revenue a delinquency penalty of $20 per day for each day the municipality fails to submit a report by electronic filing to the Department of Revenue. A municipality that has previously failed to report an agreement in effect on the effective date of this subsection will begin to accrue a delinquency penalty for each day the agreement remains unreported beginning on the effective date of this subsection. The Department of Revenue may adopt rules to implement and administer these penalties.
    (d) The report described in this Section shall be made on a form to be supplied by the Department of Revenue and shall contain the following:
        (1) the names of the municipality and the business
    
entering into the agreement;
        (2) the location or locations of the business within
    
the municipality;
        (3) a statement, to be answered in the affirmative or
    
negative, as to whether or not the company maintains additional places of business in the State other than those described pursuant to paragraph (2);
        (4) the terms of the agreement, including (i) the
    
manner in which the amount of any retailers' occupation tax to be shared, rebated, or refunded is to be determined each year for the duration of the agreement, (ii) the duration of the agreement, and (iii) the name of any business who is not a party to the agreement but who directly or indirectly receives a share, refund, or rebate of the retailers' occupation tax; and
        (5) a copy of the agreement to share or rebate any
    
portion of retailers' occupation taxes generated by retail sales of tangible personal property.
    An updated report must be filed by the municipality within 30 days after the execution of any amendment made to an agreement.
    Reports filed with the Department pursuant to this Section shall not constitute tax returns.
    (e) The Department and the municipality shall redact the sales figures, the amount of sales tax collected, and the amount of sales tax rebated prior to disclosure of information contained in a report required by this Section or the Freedom of Information Act. The information redacted shall be exempt from the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act.
    (f) All reports, except the copy of the agreement, required to be filed with the Department of Revenue pursuant to this Section shall be posted on the Department's website within 6 months after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly. The website shall be updated on a monthly basis to include newly received reports.
(Source: P.A. 97-976, eff. 1-1-13; 98-463, eff. 8-16-13; 98-1098, eff. 8-26-14.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-22

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-22)
    Sec. 8-11-22. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 101-10, eff. 6-5-19. Repealed by P.A. 101-604, eff. 12-13-19.)

65 ILCS 5/8-11-23

    (65 ILCS 5/8-11-23)
    Sec. 8-11-23. Municipal Cannabis Retailers' Occupation Tax Law.
    (a) This Section may be referred to as the Municipal Cannabis Retailers' Occupation Tax Law. The corporate authorities of any municipality may, by ordinance, impose a tax upon all persons engaged in the business of selling cannabis, other than cannabis purchased under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act, at retail in the municipality on the gross receipts from these sales made in the course of that business. If imposed, the tax may not exceed 3% of the gross receipts from these sales and shall only be imposed in 1/4% increments. The tax imposed under this Section and all civil penalties that may be assessed as an incident of the tax shall be collected and enforced by the Department of Revenue. The Department of Revenue shall have full power to administer and enforce this Section; to collect all taxes and penalties due hereunder; to dispose of taxes and penalties so collected in the manner hereinafter provided; and to determine all rights to credit memoranda arising on account of the erroneous payment of tax or penalty under this Section. In the administration of and compliance with this Section, the Department and persons who are subject to this Section shall have the same rights, remedies, privileges, immunities, powers and duties, and be subject to the same conditions, restrictions, limitations, penalties and definitions of terms, and employ the same modes of procedure, as are prescribed in Sections 1, 1a, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1i, 1j, 1k, 1m, 1n, 2 through 2-65 (in respect to all provisions therein other than the State rate of tax), 2a, 2b, 2c, 2i, 3 (except as to the disposition of taxes and penalties collected), 4, 5, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f, 5g, 5h, 5i, 5j, 5k, 5l, 6, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11a, 12, and 13 of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act and Section 3-7 of the Uniform Penalty and Interest Act, as fully as if those provisions were set forth herein.
    (b) Persons subject to any tax imposed under the authority granted in this Section may reimburse themselves for their seller's tax liability hereunder by separately stating that tax as an additional charge, which charge may be stated in combination, in a single amount, with any State tax that sellers are required to collect.
    (c) Whenever the Department of Revenue determines that a refund should be made under this Section to a claimant instead of issuing a credit memorandum, the Department of Revenue shall notify the State Comptroller, who shall cause the order to be drawn for the amount specified and to the person named in the notification from the Department of Revenue.
    (d) The Department of Revenue shall immediately pay over to the State Treasurer, ex officio, as trustee, all taxes and penalties collected hereunder for deposit into the Local Cannabis Retailers' Occupation Tax Trust Fund.
    (e) On or before the 25th day of each calendar month, the Department of Revenue shall prepare and certify to the Comptroller the amount of money to be disbursed from the Local Cannabis Retailers' Occupation Tax Trust Fund to municipalities from which retailers have paid taxes or penalties under this Section during the second preceding calendar month. The amount to be paid to each municipality shall be the amount (not including credit memoranda) collected under this Section from sales made in the municipality during the second preceding calendar month, plus an amount the Department of Revenue determines is necessary to offset any amounts that were erroneously paid to a different taxing body, and not including an amount equal to the amount of refunds made during the second preceding calendar month by the Department on behalf of such municipality, and not including any amount that the Department determines is necessary to offset any amounts that were payable to a different taxing body but were erroneously paid to the municipality, less 1.5% of the remainder, which the Department shall transfer into the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund. The Department, at the time of each monthly disbursement to the municipalities, shall prepare and certify to the State Comptroller the amount to be transferred into the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund under this Section. Within 10 days after receipt by the Comptroller of the disbursement certification to the municipalities and the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund provided for in this Section to be given to the Comptroller by the Department, the Comptroller shall cause the orders to be drawn for the respective amounts in accordance with the directions contained in the certification.
    (f) An ordinance or resolution imposing or discontinuing a tax under this Section or effecting a change in the rate thereof that is adopted on or after June 25, 2019 (the effective date of Public Act 101-27) and for which a certified copy is filed with the Department on or before April 1, 2020 shall be administered and enforced by the Department beginning on July 1, 2020. For ordinances filed with the Department after April 1, 2020, an ordinance or resolution imposing or discontinuing a tax under this Section or effecting a change in the rate thereof shall either (i) be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department on or before the first day of April, whereupon the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of the first day of July next following the adoption and filing; or (ii) be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department on or before the first day of October, whereupon the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of the first day of January next following the adoption and filing.
(Source: P.A. 101-27, eff. 6-25-19; 101-593, eff. 12-4-19.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 12

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 12 heading)
DIVISION 12. FINANCIALLY DISTRESSED CITY LAW

65 ILCS 5/8-12-1

    (65 ILCS 5/8-12-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-12-1)
    Sec. 8-12-1. This Division 12 may be cited as the Financially Distressed City Law.
(Source: P.A. 86-1211.)

65 ILCS 5/8-12-2

    (65 ILCS 5/8-12-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-12-2)
    Sec. 8-12-2. (a) Pursuant to the authority of the General Assembly to provide for the public health, safety and welfare, the General Assembly hereby finds and declares that it is the public policy and a public purpose of the State to offer assistance to a financially distressed city so that it may provide for the health, safety and welfare of its citizens, pay when due principal and interest on its debt obligations, meet financial obligations to its employees, vendors and suppliers, and provide for proper financial accounting procedures, budgeting and taxing practices, as well as strengthen the human and economic development of the city.
    (b) It is the purpose of this Division to provide a secure financial basis for the continued operation of a financially distressed city. The intention of the General Assembly, in enacting this legislation is to establish sound, efficient and generally accepted accounting, budgeting and taxing procedures and practices within a financially distressed city, to provide powers to a financial advisory authority established for a financially distressed city, and to impose restrictions upon a financially distressed city in order to assist that city in assuring its financial integrity while leaving municipal services policies to the city, consistent with the requirements for satisfying the public policy and purposes herein set forth.
    (c) It also is the purpose of this Division to authorize a city which has been certified and designated as a financially distressed city under the procedure set forth in Section 8-12-4, and which has by ordinance requested that a financial advisory authority be appointed for the city and that the city receive assistance as provided in this Division, and which has filed certified copies of that ordinance in the manner provided by Section 8-12-4, to enter into such agreements as are necessary to receive assistance as provided in this Division and in applicable provisions of the Illinois Finance Authority Act.
(Source: P.A. 93-205, eff. 1-1-04.)

65 ILCS 5/8-12-3

    (65 ILCS 5/8-12-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-12-3)
    Sec. 8-12-3. As used in this Division:
    (1) "Authority" means the "(Name of Financially Distressed City) Financial Advisory Authority".
    (2) "Financially distressed city" means any municipality which is a home rule unit and which (i) is certified by the Department of Revenue as being in the highest 5% of all home rule municipalities in terms of the aggregate of the rate per cent of all taxes levied pursuant to statute or ordinance upon all taxable property of the municipality and as being in the lowest 5% of all home rule municipalities in terms of per capita tax yield, and (ii) is designated by joint resolution of the General Assembly as a financially distressed city.
    (3) "Home rule municipality" means a municipality which is a home rule unit as provided in Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution.
    (4) "Budget" means an annual appropriation ordinance or annual budget as described in Division 2 of Article 8, as from time to time in effect in the financially distressed city.
    (5) "Chairperson" means the chairperson of the Authority appointed pursuant to Section 8-12-7.
    (6) "Financial Plan" means the financially distressed city's financial plan as developed pursuant to Section 8-12-15, as from time to time in effect.
    (7) "Fiscal year" means the fiscal year of the financially distressed city.
    (8) "Obligations" means bonds, notes or other evidence of indebtedness issued by the Illinois Finance Authority in connection with the provision of financial aid to a financially distressed city pursuant to this Division and applicable provisions of the Illinois Finance Authority Act.
(Source: P.A. 93-205, eff. 1-1-04.)

65 ILCS 5/8-12-4

    (65 ILCS 5/8-12-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-12-4)
    Sec. 8-12-4. In order to receive assistance as provided in this Division, a home rule municipality shall first, by ordinance passed by its corporate authorities, request (i) that the Department of Revenue certify that it is in the highest 5% of all home rule municipalities in terms of the aggregate of the rate per cent of all taxes levied pursuant to statute or ordinance upon all taxable property of the municipality and in the lowest 5% of all home rule municipalities in terms of per capita tax yield, and (ii) that the General Assembly by joint resolution designate it as a financially distressed city. A home rule municipality which is so certified and designated as a financially distressed city and which desires to receive assistance as provided in this Division shall, by ordinance passed by its corporate authorities, request that a financial advisory authority be appointed for the city and that the city receive assistance as provided in this Division, and shall file a certified copy of that ordinance with the Governor, with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and with the Secretary of the Senate. Upon the filing of the certified copies of that ordinance as required by this Section this Division and all of its provisions shall then and thereafter be applicable to the financially distressed city, shall govern and control its financial accounting, budgeting and taxing procedures and practices, and, subject to the limitations of subsection (a) of Section 8-12-22, shall remain in full force and effect with respect thereto until such time as the financial advisory authority established under Section 8-12-5 is abolished as provided in subsection (c) of Section 8-12-22.
(Source: P.A. 86-1211.)

65 ILCS 5/8-12-5

    (65 ILCS 5/8-12-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-12-5)
    Sec. 8-12-5. For each financially distressed city to which this Division is applicable as provided in Section 8-12-4, there is established a body both corporate and politic to be known as the "(Name of Financially Distressed City) Financial Advisory Authority" which, in such name, shall exercise all authority vested in such Authority by this Division. The Authority shall constitute an agency of State government, and as such may receive and expend amounts appropriated by the General Assembly to the Authority to enable it to exercise and perform its powers and responsibilities under this Division. The financially distressed city shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by the Authority in the conduct of its powers and responsibilities under this Division.
(Source: P.A. 86-1211.)

65 ILCS 5/8-12-6

    (65 ILCS 5/8-12-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-12-6)
    Sec. 8-12-6. Purposes and powers.
    (a) The purposes of the Authority shall be to provide a secure financial basis for and to furnish assistance to a financially distressed city to which this Division is applicable as provided in Section 8-12-4, and to request the Illinois Finance Authority to issue its Obligations on behalf of and thereby provide financial aid to the city in accordance with applicable provisions of the Illinois Finance Authority Act, so that the city can provide basic municipal services within its jurisdictional limits, while permitting the distressed city to meet its obligations to its creditors and the holders of its notes and bonds.
    (b) Except as expressly limited by this Division, the Authority shall have all powers necessary to meet its responsibilities and to carry out its purposes and the purposes of this Division, including, but not limited to, the following powers:
        (1) To provide for its organization and internal
    
management, and to make rules and regulations governing the use of its property and facilities.
        (2) To make and execute contracts, leases, subleases
    
and all other instruments or agreements necessary or convenient for the exercise of the powers and functions granted by this Division.
        (3) To approve all loans, grants, or other financial
    
aid from any State agency.
        (4) To appoint officers, agents, and employees of the
    
Authority, define their duties and qualifications and fix their compensation and employee benefits.
        (5) To engage the services of consultants for
    
rendering professional and technical assistance and advice on matters within the Authority's power.
        (6) To pay the expenses of its operations.
        (7) To determine, in its discretion but consistent
    
with the requirements of this Division, the terms and conditions of any loans it may make to the financially distressed city.
    (c) Any loan repayments received by the Authority from the distressed city may be deposited by the Authority into a revolving fund under the control of the Authority. Money in the revolving fund may be used by the Authority to support activities leading to a restructuring of the distressed city's debt and may be pledged by the Authority as security for any new debt incurred by the distressed city with the approval of the Authority.
    (d) From any funds appropriated to the Authority for the purpose of making a loan to a distressed city, the Authority may expend not more than $250,000 for the expenses of its operations in the fiscal year in which the appropriation is made.
(Source: P.A. 93-205, eff. 1-1-04.)

65 ILCS 5/8-12-7

    (65 ILCS 5/8-12-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-12-7)
    Sec. 8-12-7. The governing body of the Authority shall be a board consisting of 5 Directors. Directors shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. At least 2 Directors must be residents of the financially distressed city. The Governor shall select one of the Directors to serve as Chairperson during the term of his or her appointment.
(Source: P.A. 86-1211.)

65 ILCS 5/8-12-8

    (65 ILCS 5/8-12-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-12-8)
    Sec. 8-12-8. The initial Directors shall be appointed, as provided in Section 8-12-7, within 30 days after this Division first becomes applicable to the financially distressed city as provided in Section 8-12-4. Of the initial Directors so appointed, 3 shall be appointed to serve for terms expiring 3 years from the date of their appointment, and 2 shall be appointed to serve for terms expiring 2 years from the date of their appointment. Thereafter each Director shall be appointed to hold office for a term of 3 years and until his or her successor has been appointed as provided in Section 8-12-7. Directors shall be eligible for reappointment. Any vacancy which shall arise shall be filled by appointment by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, for the unexpired term and until his or her successor has been appointed as provided in Section 8-12-7. A vacancy shall occur upon resignation, death, conviction of a felony or removal from office of a Director. A Director may be removed for incompetency, malfeasance or neglect of duty at the instance of the Governor. If the Senate is not in session or is in recess when appointments subject to its confirmation are made, the Governor shall make temporary appointments which shall be subject to subsequent Senate approval.
(Source: P.A. 86-1211.)

65 ILCS 5/8-12-9

    (65 ILCS 5/8-12-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-12-9)
    Sec. 8-12-9. The Chairperson shall preside at meetings of the Directors. The Directors may establish such offices and appoint such officers for the Authority as they may deem appropriate.
(Source: P.A. 86-1211.)

65 ILCS 5/8-12-10

    (65 ILCS 5/8-12-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-12-10)
    Sec. 8-12-10. Any State agency or unit of local government, within its respective function, may render such services to the Authority as the Authority may request. Upon the Authority's request any such agency or unit of local government may transfer to the Authority such officers and employees as the Authority and any such agency or unit of local government deem necessary to carry out the Authority's functions and duties. Officers and employees so transferred shall not lose or forfeit their employment status or rights.
(Source: P.A. 86-1211.)

65 ILCS 5/8-12-11

    (65 ILCS 5/8-12-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-12-11)
    Sec. 8-12-11. The Directors shall serve without compensation, but each Director shall be entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties as a Director.
(Source: P.A. 86-1211.)

65 ILCS 5/8-12-12

    (65 ILCS 5/8-12-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-12-12)
    Sec. 8-12-12. (a) The Governor shall call the first meeting of the Authority. Thereafter, the Directors shall prescribe the times and places for their meetings and the manner in which regular and special meetings may be called. The Directors shall comply in all respects with the Open Meetings Act. The Authority shall be a public body to which The Freedom of Information Act applies.
    (b) A majority of the Directors holding office shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of business. The affirmative votes of at least 3 Directors shall be necessary for adopting any rule or regulation, and for any other action required by this Division to be taken by resolution, directive or ordinance.
(Source: P.A. 86-1211.)

65 ILCS 5/8-12-13

    (65 ILCS 5/8-12-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-12-13)
    Sec. 8-12-13. In carrying out the purposes of this Division, and pursuant to Sections 8-12-14 through 8-12-24, as hereinafter provided, the Authority shall have the power to approve or to reject the Financial Plans, Budgets and contracts which are inconsistent with the Financial Plan and Budget of the financially distressed city; provided, however, that the Authority shall have no authority to impair any existing contract or obligation of the city; and provided further, that with respect to any multi-year employment contract or collective bargaining agreement authorized or entered into by the city in accordance with applicable statutes and ordinances, the Authority's power to approve or reject the same shall be limited to the first year of such contract or agreement as provided in Section 8-12-17.
(Source: P.A. 86-1211.)

65 ILCS 5/8-12-14

    (65 ILCS 5/8-12-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-12-14)
    Sec. 8-12-14. The Budget of the financially distressed city for its first fiscal year commencing after this Division first becomes applicable to the financially distressed city as provided in Section 8-12-4, and for each subsequent fiscal year shall be balanced in accordance with such accounting system and procedures as may be prescribed by the Authority and the requirements of State law, with substantial progress toward balancing the Budget to be achieved during the remaining portion of what is the financially distressed city's current fiscal year at the time this Division first becomes applicable to the city as provided in Section 8-12-4.
(Source: P.A. 86-1211.)

65 ILCS 5/8-12-15

    (65 ILCS 5/8-12-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-12-15)
    Sec. 8-12-15. The financially distressed city shall develop, adopt and submit to the Authority, within 45 days after this Division first becomes applicable to the city as provided in Section 8-12-4, for approval by the Authority, an initial Financial Plan with respect to the remaining portion of what is the city's current fiscal year at the time this Division first becomes applicable to the city as provided in Section 8-12-4 and for the 2 succeeding fiscal years. The city shall develop and adopt subsequent Financial Plans annually and during interim periods as directed by the Authority. Interim updates shall be directed only when the Authority in its discretion determines that a change in circumstances warrants such an update. The Authority shall require that each Financial Plan cover a period of at least 3 fiscal years. After adoption by the city, the city shall submit each plan to the Authority for its approval not later than 60 days prior to the commencement of the first fiscal year to which the Financial Plan relates. The Authority shall approve or reject the Financial Plan not later than 30 days prior to the commencement of the fiscal year. No Financial Plan shall have force or effect without approval of the Authority. Each Financial Plan shall be developed, submitted, approved and monitored in accordance with the following procedures:
    (1) The financially distressed city shall determine and submit to the Authority, at a time and in a manner prescribed by the Authority, estimates of revenues available to the city during the period for which the Financial Plan is to be in effect. The Authority shall approve, reject or amend the revenue estimates. In the event the city fails, for any reason, to submit to the Authority estimates of revenue as required by this paragraph, the Authority may prepare such estimates. The Financial Plan submitted by the city shall be based upon revenue estimates approved or prepared by the Authority. As soon as practicable following the establishment of the Authority, the corporate authorities of the city shall, at the request of the Chairperson of the Authority, make available to such Chairperson copies of the audited financial statements and of the books and records of account of the city for the preceding 3 fiscal years of the city.
    (2) Each Financial Plan for each fiscal year or part thereof to which it relates, shall contain: (i) a description of revenues and expenditures, provision for debt service, cash resources and uses, and capital improvements, each in such manner and detail as the Authority shall prescribe; (ii) a description of the means by which the Budget will be brought into balance in accordance with Section 8-12-14; and (iii) such other financial matters that the Authority, in its discretion, requires. The Authority may prescribe any reasonable time, standards, procedures or forms for preparation and submission of the Financial Plan.
    (3) The Authority shall approve the initial and each subsequent Financial Plan if, in its judgement, the plan is complete, is reasonably capable of being achieved, and meets the requirement set forth in Section 8-12-14. Otherwise, the Authority shall reject the Financial Plan. The Authority's review of the Financial Plan shall be in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. No Financial Plan submitted by the financially distressed city shall be arbitrarily or capriciously rejected by the Authority. Any rejection by the Authority of any Financial Plan submitted by the city shall be in writing and shall state the reasons for the rejection. In the event of rejection, the Authority may prescribe a procedure and standards for revision of the Financial Plan by the financially distressed city.
    (4) The financially distressed city shall report to the Authority, at such times and in such manner as the Authority may direct, concerning the city's compliance with each Financial Plan. The Authority may review the city's operation, obtain budgetary data and financial statements, require the city to produce reports, and have access to any other information in the possession of the city that it deems relevant to the Financial Plan and the city's compliance with that Plan. The Authority may issue recommendations or directives within its powers to the city to assure compliance with the Financial Plan. The city shall produce such budgetary data, financial statements, reports and other information and comply with such directives.
    (5) After approval of each Financial Plan, the financially distressed city shall regularly reexamine the revenue and expenditure estimates on which it was based and revise them as necessary. The city shall promptly notify the Authority of any material change in the revenue or expenditure estimates in the Financial Plan. The city may submit to the Authority, or the Authority may require the city to submit, modified Financial Plans based upon revised revenue or expenditure estimates or for any other good reason. The Authority shall approve or reject each modified Financial Plan pursuant to paragraph (3) of this Section.
(Source: P.A. 86-1211.)

65 ILCS 5/8-12-16

    (65 ILCS 5/8-12-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-12-16)
    Sec. 8-12-16. The financially distressed city shall develop, adopt and submit to the Authority, within 30 days after this Division first becomes applicable to the city as provided in Section 8-12-4, a revised Budget for the remaining portion of what is the city's current fiscal year at the time this Division first becomes applicable to the city as provided in Section 8-12-4 and, thereafter, an annual Budget for each subsequent fiscal year. After adoption by the city, the city shall submit each Budget to the Authority for its approval not later than 60 days prior to the commencement of the fiscal year to which the Budget relates. The Authority shall approve or reject the Budget not later than 30 days prior to the commencement of the fiscal year. No Budget shall have force or effect without approval of the Authority. Each Budget shall be developed, submitted, approved and monitored in accordance with the following procedures:
    (1) Each Budget submitted by the financially distressed city shall be based upon revenue estimates approved or prepared by the Authority, as provided in paragraph (1) of Section 8-12-15.
    (2) Each Budget shall contain such information and detail as may be prescribed by the Authority. Any deficit for a fiscal year or any portion of a fiscal year to which any Budget relates shall be included as a current expense item for the succeeding fiscal year.
    (3) The Authority shall approve each Budget if, in its judgment, the Budget is complete with respect to providing a detailed accounting of revenues and expenditures, is reasonably capable of being achieved, will meet the requirement set forth in Section 8-12-14, and will be consistent with the Financial Plan in effect. Otherwise, the Authority shall reject the Budget. The Authority's review of the Budget shall be in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. No Budget submitted by the financially distressed city shall be arbitrarily or capriciously rejected by the Authority. Any rejection by the Authority of any Budget submitted by the city shall be in writing and shall state the reasons for the rejection. In the event of rejection, the Authority may prescribe a procedure and standards for revision of the Budget by the city.
    (4) The financially distressed city shall report to the Authority at such times and such manner as the Authority may direct, concerning the city's compliance with each Budget. The Authority may review the city's operations, obtain budgetary data and financial statements, require the city to produce reports, and have access to any other information in the possession of the city that the Authority deems relevant. The Authority may issue recommendations or directives within its powers to the city to assure compliance with the Budget. The city shall produce such budgetary data, financial statements, reports and other information and comply with such directives.
    (5) After approval of each Budget, the financially distressed city shall promptly notify the Authority of any material change in the revenue or expenditure estimates in the Budget. The city may submit to the Authority, or the Authority may require the city to submit, a supplemental Budget based upon revised revenue or expenditure estimates or for any other good reason. The Authority shall approve or reject each supplemental Budget pursuant to paragraph (3) of this Section.
(Source: P.A. 86-1211.)

65 ILCS 5/8-12-17

    (65 ILCS 5/8-12-17) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-12-17)
    Sec. 8-12-17. (a) No contract or other obligation shall be entered into by the financially distressed city unless it is consistent with the Financial Plan and Budget in effect. No multi-year employment contract or collective bargaining agreement authorized or entered into by the city in accordance with applicable statutes and ordinances shall, with respect to any terms and provisions thereof which are operative after expiration of the first year of any such contract or agreement, be deemed inconsistent with a Financial Plan and Budget at any time in effect; provided, however, that any terms and provisions of a contract or agreement which would increase expenditures for salaries, benefits or other forms of compensation after the expiration of the first year of such contract or agreement shall be contingent upon the attainment of sufficient available revenues, considering all necessary expenditures, to support such increases.
    (b) The Authority may adopt, and from time to time amend, regulations identifying categories and types of contracts and other obligations that shall be subject to approval by the Authority and the procedure for submitting contracts for approval. Each contract or other obligation that is entered into by the financially distressed city and that requires approval by the Authority shall contain a provision stating (i) that it shall not become legally binding on the city unless and until it has received the approval of the Authority, and (ii) that the Authority shall approve the contract if, in the Authority's judgment, the information required to be submitted is complete with respect to the contract or other obligation being an authorized expenditure within the Financial Plan and Budget and the contract or other obligation is consistent with the Financial Plan and Budget in effect. No contract or other obligation that requires the approval of the Authority shall be legally binding on the city unless and until it has received the approval of the Authority. Subject to the foregoing, the prior approval of the Authority is not required in order for the city to enter into a contract.
    (c) The Authority shall approve the contract or obligation if, in its judgement, the information required to be submitted is complete and the contract or other obligation is consistent with the Budget and Financial Plan in effect. Otherwise, the Authority shall reject the contract or other obligation; provided, however, that any multi-year employment contract or collective bargaining agreement authorized or entered into by the city in accordance with applicable statutes and ordinances shall be approved by the Authority if, in its judgement, the terms and provisions operative during the first year of such contract or agreement are consistent with the Budget and Financial Plan in effect for that period, subject to the limitation that any terms and provisions of any such contract or agreement which would increase expenditures for salaries, benefits or other forms of compensation after the expiration of the first year of the contract or agreement shall be contingent upon the attainment of sufficient available revenues, considering all necessary expenditures, to support such increases.
(Source: P.A. 86-1211.)

65 ILCS 5/8-12-18

    (65 ILCS 5/8-12-18) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-12-18)
    Sec. 8-12-18. The financially distressed city shall meet its debt service obligations as they become due. No other expenditure shall be made by the city unless it is consistent with the Financial Plan and Budget in effect.
(Source: P.A. 86-1211.)

65 ILCS 5/8-12-19

    (65 ILCS 5/8-12-19) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-12-19)
    Sec. 8-12-19. The Authority shall appoint and shall have the authority to remove a financial management officer. The financial management officer shall have the responsibility for advising on the preparation of the Budget and Financial Plan of the financially distressed city and for monitoring expenditures of the city. The financial management officer shall be the authorized signatory for all expenditures made from the proceeds of any State loans provided for the benefit of the city pursuant to this Division or any other law of this State, and for all expenditures made from financial aid provided for the benefit of the city from Obligations issued by the Illinois Finance Authority for such purposes in accordance with applicable provisions of the Illinois Finance Authority Act. The financial management officer shall be an employee of and shall report to the Authority, may be granted authority by the Authority to hire a specific number of employees to assist in meeting responsibilities, and shall have access to all financial data and records of the city which he or she deems necessary for the proper and efficient exercise of such responsibilities. Neither the Authority or the financial management officer shall have any authority to hire, fire or appoint city employees or to manage the day-to-day operations of the city.
(Source: P.A. 93-205, eff. 1-1-04.)

65 ILCS 5/8-12-20

    (65 ILCS 5/8-12-20) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-12-20)
    Sec. 8-12-20. Upon direction of the Authority, the financially distressed city shall reorganize its financial accounts and its management and budgetary systems in whatever manner the Authority deems appropriate to achieve greater financial responsibility and control. The Authority shall not have the power to affect the taxing authority or to consolidate or reduce the restricted debt service funds of the city.
(Source: P.A. 86-1211.)

65 ILCS 5/8-12-21

    (65 ILCS 5/8-12-21) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-12-21)
    Sec. 8-12-21. The Authority in its sole discretion may intercept any payments that the city from time to time is entitled to receive from any funds then or thereafter held by the State Treasurer to the credit of the city or otherwise in the custody of the State Treasurer to the credit of the city, whether in or outside of the State Treasury, upon the occurrence of any of the following:
        (1) The financially distressed city's initial
    
Financial Plan and revised Budget required to be submitted to the Authority with respect to the remaining portion of what is the city's current fiscal year at the time this Division first becomes applicable to the city as provided in Section 8-12-4 are not approved by the Authority within 60 days of their submission, and the Authority has theretofore given written warning notice to the corporate authorities of the city, on the 45th day after such initial Financial Plan and revised Budget were submitted, that the same have not yet been approved by the Authority; or
        (2) Any Financial Plan or Budget for any subsequent
    
fiscal year is not approved by the Authority by the commencement of the fiscal year to which such Financial Plan or Budget relates, and the Authority has theretofore given written warning notice to the corporate authorities of the city, on the 15th day prior to the commencement of that fiscal year, that the Financial Plan or Budget for such fiscal year has not yet been approved by the Authority; or
        (3) The financially distressed city materially
    
violates the provisions of this Division, and the Authority -- at least 15 days prior to initiating any action to intercept any payments pursuant to this Section -- has given the corporate authorities of the city written notice of the material violation and of the Authority's intention to intercept payments pursuant to this Section upon the expiration of that 15 day notice period unless the city satisfies the Authority within that 15 day period that the material violation cited by the Authority has been corrected; provided that the Authority shall not be required to give any notice to the city or its corporate authorities prior to initiating action to intercept payments pursuant to this Section if such payments are to be intercepted because of the city's failure to pay when due all amounts then due and owing and required to be paid by the city on Obligations issued by the Illinois Finance Authority in connection with the provision of financial aid to the city pursuant to this Division and applicable provisions of the Illinois Finance Authority Act.
    The intercept shall be made pursuant to written notice given by the Authority to the State Comptroller and State Treasurer, setting forth the amount of the intercept, which may be an aggregate amount not exceeding the sum of the full amount of any outstanding State loans provided for the benefit of the city pursuant to this Division or any other law of this State, plus the full amount of all outstanding Obligations issued by the Illinois Finance Authority on the financially distressed city's behalf in accordance with applicable provisions of the Illinois Finance Authority Act. The State Comptroller and State Treasurer shall pay to the Authority, from such funds as from time to time are legally available therefor, the aggregate amount of the intercept, unless the Authority sooner notifies the State Comptroller and State Treasurer in writing that no further payments that the city is entitled to receive shall be intercepted under the provisions of this Section.
(Source: P.A. 93-205, eff. 1-1-04.)

65 ILCS 5/8-12-22

    (65 ILCS 5/8-12-22) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-12-22)
    Sec. 8-12-22. (a) After the Authority has certified to the Governor that the financially distressed city has completed 10 successive years of balanced budgets:
        (1) The powers and responsibilities granted or
    
imposed upon the Authority and the financially distressed city under Section 8-12-13 and Sections 8-12-15 through 8-12-21 shall not be exercised, except as otherwise provided under subsection (b) of this Section.
        (2) The provisions of Section 8-12-14 shall continue
    
in full force and effect. The financially distressed city shall file with the Authority and with the Illinois Finance Authority, not later than 15 days prior to the commencement of the first fiscal year with respect to which the powers and responsibilities granted or imposed under Section 8-12-13 and Sections 8-12-15 through 8-12-21 are not to be exercised, and not later than 15 days prior to the commencement of each fiscal year thereafter, a balanced Budget as adopted by the financially distressed city for such fiscal year. In addition, for each fiscal year with respect to which the powers and responsibilities granted or imposed under Section 8-12-13 and Sections 8-12-15 through 8-12-21 are not to be exercised, the financially distressed city shall file with the Authority and with the Illinois Finance Authority a certified copy of the same audit report and supplemental report which are required to be made and filed for such fiscal year by the city under the Illinois Municipal Auditing Law, the filing with the Authority and the Illinois Finance Authority to be made within the time provided for the filing of such audit report and supplemental report with the State Comptroller under Section 8-8-4.
    (b) The Authority and the Illinois Finance Authority shall review each Budget, audit report and supplemental report filed with them as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (a). In the event the financially distressed city fails to file any Budget or certified copy of an audit report or supplemental report as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (a), or in the event the Illinois Finance Authority, after consultation with the Authority, determines that the Budget adopted by the financially distressed city and filed as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) is not balanced as required under Section 8-12-14, the Illinois Finance Authority shall certify such failure to file, or failure to adopt a Budget which is balanced as required, to the Governor; and concurrent with that certification, the Authority established under Section 8-12-5 and the financially distressed city shall resume the exercise and performance of their respective powers and responsibilities pursuant to each Section of this Division.
    (c) When the Illinois Finance Authority determines that all of its Obligations have been fully paid and discharged or otherwise provided for, it shall certify that fact to the Governor; and the Authority established under Section 8-12-5 shall be abolished 30 days after the date of that certification. Upon abolition of the Authority as provided in this subsection, this Division shall have no further force or effect upon the financially distressed city.
(Source: P.A. 93-205, eff. 1-1-04.)

65 ILCS 5/8-12-23

    (65 ILCS 5/8-12-23) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-12-23)
    Sec. 8-12-23. A financially distressed city to which this Division applies shall remain subject to all other applicable provisions of this Act, except as limited by this Division; provided, however, that in case of a conflict between the provisions of this Division and any other provision of this Act, the provisions of this Division shall control.
(Source: P.A. 86-1211.)

65 ILCS 5/8-12-24

    (65 ILCS 5/8-12-24) (from Ch. 24, par. 8-12-24)
    Sec. 8-12-24. A home rule unit which is a financially distressed city to which this Division is applicable as provided in Section 8-12-4 may not employ financial or fiscal accounting or budgetary procedures or systems, nor place into effect any Financial Plan or Budget, nor enter into any contract or make any expenditure, nor otherwise conduct its financial and fiscal affairs or take other action in a manner inconsistent with the provisions of this Division, until such time as the powers and responsibilities of the Authority are terminated as provided in Section 8-12-22. This Section is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units which are financially distressed cities to which this Division is applicable as provided in Section 8-12-4 of powers and functions exercised by the State.
(Source: P.A. 86-1211.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 13

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 8 Div. 13 heading)
DIVISION 13. ASSIGNMENT OF RECEIPTS
(Source: P.A. 100-23, eff. 7-6-17.)

65 ILCS 5/8-13-5

    (65 ILCS 5/8-13-5)
    Sec. 8-13-5. Definitions. As used in this Article:
    "Assignment agreement" means an agreement between a transferring unit and an issuing entity for the conveyance of all or part of any revenues or taxes received by the transferring unit from a State entity.
    "Conveyance" means an assignment, sale, transfer, or other conveyance.
    "Deposit account" means a designated escrow account established by an issuing entity at a trust company or bank having trust powers for the deposit of transferred receipts under an assignment agreement.
    "Issuing entity" means (i) a corporation, trust or other entity that has been established for the limited purpose of issuing obligations for the benefit of a transferring unit, or (ii) a bank or trust company in its capacity as trustee for obligations issued by such bank or trust company for the benefit of a transferring unit.
    "State entity" means the State Comptroller, the State Treasurer, or the Illinois Department of Revenue.
    "Transferred receipts" means all or part of any revenues or taxes received from a State entity that have been conveyed by a transferring unit under an assignment agreement.
    "Transferring unit" means a home rule municipality located in the State.
(Source: P.A. 100-23, eff. 7-6-17.)

65 ILCS 5/8-13-10

    (65 ILCS 5/8-13-10)
    Sec. 8-13-10. Assignment of receipts.
    (a) Any transferring unit which receives revenues or taxes from a State entity may (to the extent not prohibited by any applicable statute, regulation, rule, or agreement governing the use of such revenues or taxes) authorize, by ordinance, the conveyance of all or any portion of such revenues or taxes to an issuing entity. Any conveyance of transferred receipts shall: (i) be made pursuant to an assignment agreement in exchange for the net proceeds of obligations issued by the issuing entity for the benefit of the transferring unit and shall, for all purposes, constitute an absolute conveyance of all right, title, and interest therein; (ii) not be deemed a pledge or other security interest for any borrowing by the transferring unit; (iii) be valid, binding, and enforceable in accordance with the terms thereof and of any related instrument, agreement, or other arrangement, including any pledge, grant of security interest, or other encumbrance made by the issuing entity to secure any obligations issued by the issuing entity for the benefit of the transferring unit; and (iv) not be subject to disavowal, disaffirmance, cancellation, or avoidance by reason of insolvency of any party, lack of consideration, or any other fact, occurrence, or State law or rule. On and after the effective date of the conveyance of the transferred receipts, the transferring unit shall have no right, title or interest in or to the transferred receipts conveyed and the transferred receipts so conveyed shall be the property of the issuing entity to the extent necessary to pay the obligations issued by the issuing entity for the benefit of the transferring unit, and shall be received, held, and disbursed by the issuing entity in a trust fund outside the treasury of the transferring unit. An assignment agreement may provide for the periodic reconveyance to the transferring unit of amounts of transferred receipts remaining after the payment of the obligations issued by the issuing entity for the benefit of the transferring unit.
    (b) In connection with any conveyance of transferred receipts, the transferring unit is authorized to direct the applicable State entity to deposit or cause to be deposited any amount of such transferred receipts into a deposit account in order to secure the obligations issued by the issuing entity for the benefit of the transferring unit. Where the transferring unit states that such direction is irrevocable, the direction shall be treated by the applicable State entity as irrevocable with respect to the transferred receipts described in such direction. Each State entity shall comply with the terms of any such direction received from a transferring unit and shall execute and deliver such acknowledgments and agreements, including escrow and similar agreements, as the transferring unit may require to effectuate the deposit of transferred receipts in accordance with the direction of the transferring unit.
    (c) Not later than the date of issuance by an issuing entity of any obligations secured by collections of transferred receipts, a certified copy of the ordinance authorizing the conveyance of the right to receive the transferred receipts, together with executed copies of the applicable assignment agreement and the agreement providing for the establishment of the deposit account, shall be filed with the State entity having custody of the transferred receipts.
(Source: P.A. 100-23, eff. 7-6-17.)

65 ILCS 5/8-13-11

    (65 ILCS 5/8-13-11)
    Sec. 8-13-11. Liens for obligations.
    (a) As used in this Section, "statutory lien" has the meaning given to that term under 11 U.S.C. 101(53) of the federal Bankruptcy Code.
    (b) Obligations issued by an issuing entity shall be secured by a statutory lien on the transferred receipts received, or entitled to be received, by the issuing entity that are designated as pledged for such obligations. The statutory lien shall automatically attach from the time the obligations are issued without further action or authorization by the issuing entity or any other entity, person, governmental authority, or officer. The statutory lien shall be valid and binding from the time the obligations are executed and delivered without any physical delivery thereof or further act required, and shall be a first priority lien unless the obligations, or documents authorizing the obligations or providing a source of payment or security for those obligations, shall otherwise provide.
    The transferred receipts received or entitled to be received shall be immediately subject to the statutory lien from the time the obligations are issued, and the statutory lien shall automatically attach to the transferred receipts (whether received or entitled to be received by the issuing entity) and be effective, binding, and enforceable against the issuing entity, the transferring unit, the State entity, the State of Illinois, and their agents, successors, and transferees, and creditors, and all others asserting rights therein or having claims of any kind in tort, contract, or otherwise, irrespective of whether those parties have notice of the lien and without the need for any physical delivery, recordation, filing, or further act.
    The statutory lien imposed by this Section is automatically released and discharged with respect to amounts of transferred receipts reconveyed to the transferring unit pursuant to Section 8-13-10 of this Code, effective upon such reconveyance.
    (c) The statutory lien provided in this Section is separate from and shall not affect any special revenues lien or other protection afforded to special revenue obligations under the federal Bankruptcy Code.
(Source: P.A. 100-23, eff. 7-6-17.)

65 ILCS 5/8-13-15

    (65 ILCS 5/8-13-15)
    Sec. 8-13-15. Pledges and agreements of the State. The State of Illinois pledges to and agrees with each transferring unit and issuing entity that the State will not limit or alter the rights and powers vested in the State entities by this Article with respect to the disposition of transferred receipts so as to impair the terms of any contract, including any assignment agreement, made by the transferring unit with the issuing entity or any contract executed by the issuing entity in connection with the issuance of obligations by the issuing entity for the benefit of the transferring unit until all requirements with respect to the deposit by such State entity of transferred receipts for the benefit of such issuing entity have been fully met and discharged. In addition, the State pledges to and agrees with each transferring unit and each issuing entity that the State will not limit or alter the basis on which the transferring unit's share or percentage of transferred receipts is derived, or the use of such funds, so as to impair the terms of any such contract. Each transferring unit and issuing entity is authorized to include these pledges and agreements of the State in any contract executed and delivered as described in this Article. In no way shall the pledge and agreements of the State be interpreted to construe the State as a guarantor of any debt or obligation subject to an assignment agreement under this Division.
(Source: P.A. 100-23, eff. 7-6-17.)

65 ILCS 5/8-13-20

    (65 ILCS 5/8-13-20)
    Sec. 8-13-20. Home rule. A home rule unit may not enter into assignment agreements in a manner inconsistent with the provisions of this Article. This Section is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of powers and functions exercised by the State.
(Source: P.A. 100-23, eff. 7-6-17.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 9

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 9 heading)
ARTICLE 9
LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS

65 ILCS 5/Art. 9 Div. 1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 9 Div. 1 heading)
DIVISION 1. PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE

65 ILCS 5/9-1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/9-1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-1-1)
    Sec. 9-1-1. The provisions of Sections 9-1-2 through 9-1-10 apply in all municipalities unless otherwise provided in any of such sections.
    The provisions of Sections 9-1-11 through 9-1-14 are alternative to and not in exclusion of other methods of disposition of undistributed or unclaimed money received from the making of any local improvement paid for wholly or in part by special assessment or special taxation.
    Any municipality in making local improvements may use either the procedure set out in Division 2 of this Article or the procedure set out in Division 3 of this Article subject to any restrictions appearing in such divisions. Once a local improvement is begun under one of the procedures it must be completed pursuant to the same procedure.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/9-1-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-1-2)
    Sec. 9-1-2. When the ordinance under which a local improvement is ordered to be made provides that the improvement shall be made by general taxation, the cost of the improvement shall be added to the annual appropriation ordinance of the municipality ordering the improvement and shall be levied and collected with and as a part of the general taxes of that municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-1-3

    (65 ILCS 5/9-1-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-1-3)
    Sec. 9-1-3. No ordinance ordering a local improvement shall be repealed except on a written recommendation of the board of local improvements, or committee on local improvements, as the case may be, stating the reasons therefor. This section shall not apply to municipalities having a population of less than 100,000.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-1-4

    (65 ILCS 5/9-1-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-1-4)
    Sec. 9-1-4. The board of local improvements or committee on local improvements, as the case may be, shall submit to the corporate authorities, during the months of May and October of each year, for 3 years following the completion of any public work, a written report of its condition based upon a careful examination of the public work by the board of local improvements, or by the committee on local improvements, as the case may be, or by its representative, who shall be an experienced and capable person of good character. This section shall not apply to municipalities having a population of less than 100,000.
(Source: P.A. 80-324.)

65 ILCS 5/9-1-5

    (65 ILCS 5/9-1-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-1-5)
    Sec. 9-1-5. Any municipality having any undistributed or unclaimed money received from the making of any local improvement paid for wholly or in part by special assessment or special taxation, and which money has remained in the possession of the municipality for a period of 4 years or more from the due date of the last installment undistributed or unclaimed as a rebate or refund, after complying with all provisions for the distribution of such rebates or refunds set out in Divisions 2 and 3 of this Article, may set aside and transfer the money, so undistributed or unclaimed, into a special fund to be known as the unclaimed rebate fund. This fund may be used as provided in Sections 9-1-6 through 9-1-10.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 2431.)

65 ILCS 5/9-1-6

    (65 ILCS 5/9-1-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-1-6)
    Sec. 9-1-6. Before the money so remaining undistributed or unclaimed and in the possession of a municipality is set aside and transferred into the unclaimed rebate fund, the board of local improvements, or the committee on local improvements, as the case may be, of the municipality shall have a notice published at least once a week for 8 successive weeks in a newspaper published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in a newspaper with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality.
    The notice shall describe in a general manner the improvement in which there is an undistributed or unclaimed rebate or refund, giving the location of the improvement and the warrant number, and shall give notice that the municipality, by ordinance after the expiration of 60 days from the date of the first publication of this notice, will set aside and transfer all money which has remained for a period of 4 years, or more, undistributed or unclaimed as a rebate or refund, into the unclaimed rebate fund, and shall state that unless the money is claimed by the person entitled thereto within the 60 day period, and the passage of an ordinance by the municipality, all interest therein and all right and title thereto shall be forfeited and barred.
    A certificate of the publication of this notice, with a copy thereof, accompanied by the affidavit of the publisher that the publication has been made and setting forth the date of the first and last publication thereof shall be filed in the office of the board of local improvements, or the committee on local improvements, as the case may be. The board or committee thereupon shall certify the fact of the publication to the corporate authorities of the municipality and shall therewith recommend the passage of an ordinance making transfer of the specified money into the unclaimed rebate fund.
(Source: P.A. 80-179.)

65 ILCS 5/9-1-7

    (65 ILCS 5/9-1-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-1-7)
    Sec. 9-1-7. The corporate authorities, by ordinance, may create an unclaimed rebate fund and may provide for its regulation and control, and from time to time upon the recommendation specified in Section 9-1-6, may direct that the undistributed and unclaimed money described in Section 9-1-5, be set aside and transferred to the unclaimed rebate fund.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-1-8

    (65 ILCS 5/9-1-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-1-8)
    Sec. 9-1-8. Unless a claim is made by the person entitled thereto before the passage of an ordinance by a municipality, as specified in Section 9-1-6, all interest therein and all right and title thereto of all claimants shall be forfeited and barred. No action shall be begun or claim made for any money undistributed or unclaimed as a rebate or refund, received from the making of any local improvement, paid for wholly or in part by special assessment or special taxation, after the money has remained in the possession of a municipality undistributed or unclaimed as a rebate or refund, for a period of 4 years or more from the due date of the last installment, and where the money has been set aside and transferred into the unclaimed rebate fund in the manner provided in Sections 9-1-5 through 9-1-7.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 2431.)

65 ILCS 5/9-1-9

    (65 ILCS 5/9-1-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-1-9)
    Sec. 9-1-9. Any municipality having an unclaimed rebate fund as provided in Sections 9-1-5 through 9-1-7, by ordinance may at its option direct the use of the money in that fund for any public purpose for which the municipality is authorized by law to expend funds.
(Source: P.A. 84-581.)

65 ILCS 5/9-1-10

    (65 ILCS 5/9-1-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-1-10)
    Sec. 9-1-10. Whenever any municipality creates an unclaimed rebate fund and by ordinance directs the use of the money in that fund for the purpose of paying rebates or refunds due on any warrant for any special assessment or special tax, the equivalent of any such money so used shall be returned to the unclaimed rebate fund as soon as the warrants, which were deficient, have been collected. Whenever any municipality directs the use of the money in that fund for the purpose of paying unpaid special assessment vouchers or special assessment bonds or special tax vouchers or interest or deficiency in interest or public benefits in any warrant in which there is a deficiency, the equivalent of any such money so used or any part thereof shall be returned to the unclaimed rebate fund in the event there is collected in the warrant any surplus in excess of the amount required to pay the bonds and vouchers issued to anticipate such warrant. Whenever any municipality directs the use of the money in the fund for the purpose of purchasing any lot, block or tract or parcel of land, or any real estate at any sale had to enforce the collection of special assessments or special taxes, the proceeds of any redemption from such sale or from any sale of the certificate or title acquired by such sale, to an amount equivalent to any such money so used or any part thereof, shall be returned to the unclaimed rebate fund.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-1-11

    (65 ILCS 5/9-1-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-1-11)
    Sec. 9-1-11. Whenever the treasurer of any municipality has petitioned a court of record for directions as to the distribution of undistributed or unclaimed money received from the making of any local improvement paid for wholly or in part by special assessment or special taxation, and, under order of the court, public notice has been given of the amounts of rebates payable and of the names of the persons entitled to them by publication one time in a secular newspaper of general circulation in the county where the municipality is located, and more than one year has elapsed since the publication of the notice, the judge of the court of record may order the money remaining unclaimed to be paid to the treasurer of the municipality in trust. However, in all cases where all special assessment bonds in a special assessment warrant have been paid and retired and where reimbursements have been made, all moneys remaining in such warrants shall be paid over and transferred to the general corporate fund of the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-1-12

    (65 ILCS 5/9-1-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-1-12)
    Sec. 9-1-12. If the corporate authorities have created an unclaimed rebate fund, the treasurer shall transfer to the unclaimed rebate fund, in trust any funds which the court of record may have ordered paid to such treasurer. Subject to the provisions of Section 9-1-14, the funds may be used as provided in Sections 9-1-9 and 9-1-10.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-1-13

    (65 ILCS 5/9-1-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-1-13)
    Sec. 9-1-13. If the corporate authorities have not created an unclaimed rebate fund, the treasurer shall transfer to the general fund of the municipality, in trust, any funds which the court of record may order paid to such treasurer. Subject to the provisions of Section 9-1-14, the funds may be used as provided in Sections 9-1-9 and 9-1-10.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-1-14

    (65 ILCS 5/9-1-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-1-14)
    Sec. 9-1-14. Any person entitled to any unclaimed sum of money paid into the general fund of a municipality, in trust, under the provisions of Sections 9-1-12 or 9-1-13 must apply or make claim, or commence action for the repayment thereof in the manner and within the time set forth in Sections 9-1-5 through 9-1-10.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 9 Div. 2

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 9 Div. 2 heading)
DIVISION 2. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT
PROCEDURES RESTRICTED TO
CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES

65 ILCS 5/9-2-1

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-1)
    Sec. 9-2-1. This Division 2 applies to all cities and villages incorporated under this Code and to any city, village or incorporated town organized under a special charter if such city, village or incorporated town has, prior to, on or after the effective date of this Code, adopted the provisions of this Division 2 as provided herein.
    The corporate authorities of the specified municipalities have the power to make such local improvements as are authorized by law, by special assessment or special taxation of contiguous property, or by general taxation, or otherwise, as such corporate authorities prescribe by ordinance.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-2

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-2)
    Sec. 9-2-2. In this Division 2, the following terms have the meaning ascribed to them unless the context indicates otherwise:
    "Municipality" means any city, village or incorporated town which comes within the scope of this Division 2 as determined by the provisions of Section 9-2-1.
    "Work" means labor performed or material used, or both, as the corporate authorities may determine.
    "Subways" means all tunnels, entrances, exits, passageways, connections, approaches, inclines, elevators, stations and other structures, equipment, appliances or appurtenant property appropriate to a system of subways.
    "Pedestrian Mall" means one or more streets, or portions thereof, on which vehicular traffic is or is to be restricted in whole or in part and which is or is to be used exclusively or primarily for pedestrian travel.
    "Prime Commercial Rate" means such prime rate as from time to time is publicly announced by the largest commercial banking institution located in this State, measured in terms of total assets.
(Source: P.A. 82-642.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-3

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-3)
    Sec. 9-2-3. Any municipality which after July 6, 1937, enters into an agreement with the Federal Government or any agency thereof or other governmental agency for the construction, extension, improvement or repair of any local improvements with the aid of a Federal grant of money, or any other governmental grant of money, services, or materials may, for the purpose of raising its portion of the funds necessary for such construction, extension, improvement, or repair, provide a special tax or special assessment of the property benefited, to pay for the share of that improvement to be met by the municipality. This special tax or special assessment shall be levied and collected, and the proceedings incident thereto shall be carried on, in conformance with the provisions of this Division 2, in so far as those provisions are applicable.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-4

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-4)
    Sec. 9-2-4. Any municipality in or adjacent to which any Federal defense project is in progress or is about to be in progress, may, if the Defense Department of the United States, or any officer thereof designated by the Secretary of Defense for such purpose, certifies that the water supply, sewage system or highway system of such municipality is inadequate to provide sufficient facilities due to the increase or anticipated increase in the population of such municipality on account of such project, provide a special tax or special assessment of the property benefited, (or in case the Federal Government or any agency thereof grants moneys, services or materials, for raising its portion of the funds necessary), for such construction, extension, improvement or repair. Such special tax or special assessment shall be levied and collected and the proceedings incident thereto shall be carried on, in conformance with the provisions of this Division 2, in so far as such provisions are applicable, with the following exceptions: (1) no public hearing, as provided in Section 9-2-10, shall be necessary; (2) if the improvement is accomplished through Federal aid which takes the form of the supplying of labor and materials rather than funds, no public letting of contract shall be required; (3) to meet such emergency, the municipality may secure temporary financing therefor and levy such special tax or assessment during construction of the improvement or at any time within one year thereafter and utilize the proceeds of such levy or assessment (or bonds issued in anticipation thereof) to retire such temporary financing when and if such tax or assessment shall be confirmed by the Circuit Court wherein such municipality shall be situated.
(Source: P.A. 80-1495.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-4.5

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-4.5)
    Sec. 9-2-4.5. Special assessment for payment of costs associated with certain ordinance violations.
    (a) For purposes of this Section, "Code" means any municipal ordinance that requires, after notice, the cutting of grass and weeds, the removal of garbage and debris, the removal of inoperable motor vehicles, and rodent and vermin abatement.
    (b) In addition to any other method authorized by law, if (i) a property owner is cited with a Code violation, (ii) non-compliance is found upon reinspection of the property after the due date for compliance with an order to correct the Code violation or with an order for abatement, (iii) costs for services rendered by the municipality to correct the Code violation remain unpaid at the point in time that they would become a debt due and owing the municipality, as provided in Division 31.1 of Article 11 of the Illinois Municipal Code, and (iv) a lien has been filed of record by the municipality in the office of the recorder in the county in which the property is located, then those costs may be collected as a special assessment on the property under this Division. Upon payment of the costs by the owner of record or persons interested in the property, the lien shall be released by the municipality and the release shall be filed of record in the same manner as the filing of notice of the lien.
(Source: P.A. 93-993, eff. 1-1-05.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-5

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-5)
    Sec. 9-2-5. When any municipality provides by ordinance for the making of any local improvement, it shall prescribe by the same ordinance whether the improvement shall be made by special assessment or special taxation of contiguous property, or by general taxation, or by special assessment of contiguous property and by general taxation, or by special taxation of contiguous property and by general taxation.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-6

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-6)
    Sec. 9-2-6. No ordinance for any local improvement, to be paid wholly or in part by special assessment or special taxation, shall be considered or passed by the corporate authorities of any such municipality unless the ordinance is first recommended by the board of local improvements; provided, however, that after the ordinance for any local improvement has been adopted by the corporate authorities and before the same is confirmed in court, the corporate authorities, upon recommendation of the board of local improvements, may by ordinance abandon any portion of the proposed improvement without further action by or hearing before the board.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 2424.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-7

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-7)
    Sec. 9-2-7. In cities having a population of 500,000 or more, there is created a board of local improvements consisting of the superintendent of special assessments and 5 other members. These 5 other members shall be nominated by the mayor and shall be confirmed by the city council. None of the members of the board, except the superintendent of special assessments, shall hold any other office or position in any government department of the city. The Board shall elect from its members a president, a vice president, and an assistant secretary. The superintendent of special assessments shall be ex-officio secretary of the board. In the absence or the inability of the president or secretary to act, the vice president for the president and the assistant secretary for the secretary have full power to sign and execute contracts, vouchers, bonds, payrolls, and all other papers, documents, and instruments necessary. The board shall hold regular and special sessions, as it may determine, for the transaction of all business in rooms accessible to the public, to be provided by the city council. The city council of the city shall provide for salaries for the board of local improvements.
    In cities having a population of 50,000 or more and less than 500,000, there is created a board of local improvements consisting of 6 members, of which board the commissioner of public works shall be the president. The other members of this board shall be the superintendent of streets, the superintendent of sewers, the superintendent of special assessments, the city engineer and the city clerk, or if there is no office of City Clerk, the City Comptroller.
    In cities having a population of less than 50,000, and in villages and incorporated towns, the board of local improvements shall consist of the mayor of the city, or the president of the village or incorporated town, and the public engineer and the superintendent of streets of the municipality, where such officers are provided for by ordinance. But if at any time such officers are not so provided for, the corporate authorities, by ordinance, shall designate 2 or more members of their body who, with the mayor or president of the village or incorporated town shall constitute the members of the board, until otherwise provided by ordinance. The mayor or president, as the case may be, shall be president of the board.
    The corporate authorities of any municipality having a population of more than 18,000 and less than 100,000, may provide by ordinance for the payment of salaries to the members of the board of local improvements, but if any member of such a board holds any other office in the government of that municipality, his salary as member of the board shall not exceed the sum of $100 per month.
    However, in cities, having a population of less than 100,000, and in villages, where such cities and villages prior to or after the effective date of this Code adopt the commission form of municipal government, corporate authorities of such cities and villages may provide by ordinance that the board of local improvements shall consist of the mayor and any 2 or more of the commissioners, regardless of whether or not the offices of public engineer and superintendent of streets are provided for by ordinance.
(Source: P.A. 82-432.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-8

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-8)
    Sec. 9-2-8. In cities having a population of 500,000 or more, and having a chief clerk of special assessments, that chief clerk of special assessments, in the event of the absence or inability to act of the superintendent of special assessments, may, with full effect, perform all acts and duties provided for in this Division 2 to be performed by the superintendent of special assessments.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-9

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-9)
    Sec. 9-2-9. Preliminary procedure for local improvements by special assessment. All ordinances for local improvements to be paid for wholly or in part by special assessment or special taxation shall originate with the board of local improvements. Petitions for any local improvement shall be addressed to that board. The board may originate a scheme for any local improvement to be paid for by special assessment or special tax, either with or without a petition, and in either case shall adopt a resolution describing the proposed improvement. This resolution may provide that specifications for the proposed improvement be made part of the resolution by reference to specifications previously adopted by resolution by the municipality, or to specifications adopted or published by the State of Illinois or a political subdivision thereof, provided that a copy of the specifications so adopted by reference is on file in the office of the clerk of the municipality. This resolution shall be at once transcribed into the records of the board.
    The proposed local improvement may consist of the acquisition of the necessary interests in real property and the construction of any public improvement or any combination of public improvements, including, but not limited to, streets, storm drain sewers, water mains, sanitary sewer improvements, sidewalks, walkways, bicycle paths, landscaping, lighting improvements, signage improvements, vehicular parking improvements, any additional improvements necessary to provide access to the public improvements, and all necessary appurtenances in a local contiguous area pursuant to a single special assessment project, provided that in assessing each lot, block, tract, and parcel of property, the commissioner so assessing shall take into consideration whether each lot, block, tract, or parcel is benefited by all or only some of the improvements combined into the single special assessment project. For purposes hereof, a local contiguous area shall be defined as an area in which all of the lots, blocks, tracts, or parcels located within the boundaries thereof will be benefited by one or more of the proposed improvements. The fact that more than one improvement is being constructed as part of a single special assessment project shall not be grounds for an objection by an assessee to the special assessment proceeding in court.
    Whenever the proposed improvement requires that private or public property be taken or damaged, the resolution shall describe the property proposed to be taken or damaged for that purpose. The board, by the same resolution, shall fix a day and hour for a public hearing thereon. The hearing shall not be less than 10 days after the adoption of the resolution. The board shall also have an estimate of the cost of the improvement (omitting land to be acquired) made in writing by the engineer of the board, (if there is an engineer, if not, then by the president) over his signature. This estimate shall be itemized to the satisfaction of the board and shall be made a part of the record of the resolution. However, such an estimate is not required in municipalities having a population of 100,000 or more when the proposed improvement consists only of taking or damaging private or public property. And in cities and villages which have adopted prior to the effective date of this Code or which after the effective date of this Code adopt the commission form of municipal government, the estimate of the cost of the improvement, (omitting land to be acquired), shall be made in writing by the public engineer if there is one, of the city or village, if not, then by the mayor or president of the city or village.
    Notice of the time and place of the public hearing shall be sent by mail directed to the person who paid the general taxes for the last preceding year on each lot, block, tract, or parcel of land fronting on the proposed improvement not less than 5 days prior to the time set for the public hearing. These notices shall contain (1) the substance of the resolution adopted by the board, (2) when an estimate is required by this Division 2 the estimate of the cost of the proposed improvement, and (3) a notification that the extent, nature, kind, character, and (when an estimate is required by this article) the estimated cost of the proposed improvement may be changed by the board at the public hearing thereon. If upon the hearing the board deems the proposed improvement desirable, it shall adopt a resolution and prepare and submit an ordinance therefor. But in proceedings only for the laying, building, constructing, or renewing of any sidewalk, water service pipe, or house drain, no resolution, public hearing, or preliminary proceedings leading up to the same are necessary. In such proceedings the board may submit to the corporate authorities an ordinance, together with its recommendation and (when an estimate is required) the estimated cost of the improvement, as made by the engineer. Such proceedings shall have the same effect as though a public hearing had been held thereon.
    In the event that a local improvement is to be constructed with the assistance of any agency of the Federal government, or other governmental agency, the resolution of the board of local improvements shall set forth that fact and the estimate of cost shall set forth and indicate, in dollars and cents, the estimated amount of assistance to be so provided.
(Source: P.A. 93-196, eff. 1-1-04.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-10

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-10)
    Sec. 9-2-10. At the time and place fixed in the specified notice for the public hearing, the board of local improvements shall meet and hear the representations of any person desiring to be heard on the subject of the necessity for the proposed improvement, the nature thereof, or the cost as estimated. In case any person appears to object to the proposed improvement or any of the elements thereof, the board shall adopt a new resolution abandoning the proposed scheme or adhering thereto, or changing, altering, or modifying the extent, nature, kind, character, and estimated cost, provided the change does not increase the estimated cost of the improvement to exceed 20% of the same, without a further public hearing thereon, as it considers most desirable. Thereupon, if the proposed improvement is not abandoned, the board shall have an ordinance prepared therefor, to be submitted to the corporate authorities. This ordinance shall prescribe the nature, character, locality, and description of the improvement and shall provide whether the improvement shall be made wholly or in part by special assessment or special taxation of contiguous property. This ordinance may provide that specifications for the proposed improvement be made part of the ordinance by reference to specifications previously adopted by ordinance by the municipality, or to specifications adopted or published by the State of Illinois or a political subdivision thereof, provided that a copy of the specifications so adopted by reference is on file in the office of the clerk of the municipality. If the improvement is to be paid in part only by special assessment or special taxation, the ordinance shall so state.
    If property is to be taken or damaged for the improvement, the ordinance shall describe the property with reasonable certainty.
    In cities having a population of 500,000 or over when a remonstrance petition is filed by the owners of a majority of the frontage on the line of the proposed improvement with the board of local improvements within 30 days after the public hearing thereon, the board shall thereupon stay all proceedings therein for one year from that date. This remonstrance petition shall contain the signatures of the owners or legal representatives, the description of the property owned or represented, and the number of feet so owned or represented and shall be verified by affidavit of one or more property owners fronting on the line of the proposed improvement, setting forth that the party making the affidavit is a property owner, fronting on the proposed improvement and that the parties who signed the petition are the owners or legal representatives of the property described therein.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 2425.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-11

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-11)
    Sec. 9-2-11. Accompanying any ordinance for a local improvement presented by the board of local improvements to the corporate authorities shall be a recommendation of such improvement by the board, signed by at least a majority of the members thereof. The recommendation by the board shall be prima facie evidence that all the preliminary requirements of the law have been complied with. If a variance is shown on the proceedings in the court, it shall not affect the validity of the proceeding, unless the court deems the variance willful or substantial.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-12

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-12)
    Sec. 9-2-12. An estimate of the cost of the improvement, including the cost of engineering services, as originally contemplated, or as changed, altered, or modified at the public hearing, itemized so far as the board of local improvements thinks necessary, shall be presented to the corporate authorities, except when rendered unnecessary by Section 9-2-9, together with the specified ordinance and recommendation. This estimate of cost shall be presented over the signature of the engineer of the board, if there is one, if not, then of the signature of the president of the board, who shall certify that in his opinion the estimate does not exceed the probable cost of the improvement proposed and the lawful expenses attending the improvement.
    However, in a city or village which has adopted or which hereafter adopts the commission form of municipal government, this estimate of cost shall be over the signature of the public engineer, if there is one, and if there is no such public engineer, then over the signature of the mayor or president of that city or village, who shall certify that in his opinion the estimate does not exceed the probable cost of the improvement proposed and the lawful expenses attending the improvement.
    The recommendation by the board shall be prima facie evidence that it is based upon a full compliance with the requirements of this Division 2.
    In the event the improvement is to be constructed with assistance from any agency of the Federal Government, or other governmental agency, the estimate of cost shall state this fact and shall set forth the estimated amount in dollars and cents that is to be provided by the agency of the Federal Government or other governmental agency.
    The commissioners, superintendent of special assessments, or other person appointed to make the assessments as provided hereinafter, shall make a true and impartial assessment upon the petitioning municipality and the property benefited by such improvement, of that portion of the estimated cost that is within the benefits exclusive of the amount to be provided by the agency of the Federal Government or other governmental agency.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-13

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-13)
    Sec. 9-2-13. Publication and posting of ordinances. Upon the presentation to the corporate authorities of the proposed ordinance, together with the required recommendation and estimate, if the estimate of cost exceeds the sum of $1,000,000, exclusive of the amount to be paid for land to be taken or damaged, the ordinance shall be referred to the proper committee and published in the usual way or posted on the municipality's Internet website, in full, with the recommendation and estimate, at least 10 days before any action is taken thereon by the corporate authorities. Whenever any plat, plan, profile, or drawing is a part of the ordinance, or is attached thereto as a part thereof, or is referred to by the ordinance, it is not necessary to publish or post that plat, plan, profile, or drawing in connection with the publication or posting of the ordinance.
(Source: P.A. 96-1075, eff. 7-16-10.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-14

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-14)
    Sec. 9-2-14. If the ordinance provides for improvements which require the taking or damaging of property, the proceeding for making just compensation therefor shall be as described in Sections 9-2-15 through 9-2-37. Such a proceeding also shall be governed by the remaining sections of this Division 2, so far as not in conflict with Sections 9-2-15 through 9-2-37.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-15

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-15)
    Sec. 9-2-15. Whenever any local improvement ordinance is passed by the corporate authorities of any municipality, to be paid for wholly or in part by special assessment, or by special taxation, the making of which will require that private or public property be taken or damaged for public use, the municipality, either in that ordinance or by subsequent order, shall designate some officer to file a petition in the circuit court of the county in which the municipality is situated, or if the municipality is situated in more than one county and the proposed improvement or the property to be taken or damaged, or both, lies in more than one county, then in the circuit court in the county in which the major part of the territory to be affected thereby is situated. Such petition shall be filed in the name of the municipality, praying that steps may be taken to ascertain the just compensation to be made for private or public property to be taken or damaged for the improvement or purpose specified in the ordinance, and to ascertain what property will be benefited by the improvement, and the amount of those benefits.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3762.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-16

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-16)
    Sec. 9-2-16. The petition required in Section 9-2-15 shall contain a reasonably accurate description of lots, blocks, tracts, and parcels of land which are to be taken or damaged; provided that in counties in which a property index number system has been established in accordance with Section 9-45 of the Property Tax Code, the index number shall be given in addition to the legal description. There shall be filed with or attached to the petition a copy of the specified condemnation ordinance, certified by the clerk, under the corporate seal. Failure to file such a copy shall not affect the jurisdiction of the court to proceed in that cause and to act upon the petition, but if it appears in the cause that a copy of the ordinance has not been attached to or filed with the petition before the report of the commissioners is filed, as provided in Section 9-2-18, then, upon motion of any person whose real estate is to be taken, or to be assessed, the entire petition and proceedings shall be dismissed.
    Upon the filing of the petition, the court shall enter an order designating 2 competent persons as commissioners, to act with the superintendent of special assessments where that officer is provided for by this Code, and in other cases to act with the president of the board of local improvements. These 3 commissioners shall investigate and report to the court the just compensation to be made to the respective owners of private or public property which is to be taken or damaged for the specified improvement, and also what real estate will be benefited by that improvement, and the amount of those benefits to each parcel. Neither of the persons designated by the court shall be an employee of the petitioning municipality and both shall be disinterested persons. They shall be allowed a fee for their services which shall be fixed by the court in advance. The amounts so allowed may be reviewed by the court upon motion, and may be taxed as costs and included in the amount to be assessed, except that in cities having a population of 500,000 or more, the commissioners' fees shall be either paid by the city out of its general fund or included among the expenses to be defrayed out of the sum not to exceed 5% of the amount of the assessment, for which provision is made in Section 9-2-139. These 3 commissioners shall be duly sworn to make a true and just assessment of the cost of the improvement according to law. The concurrence of any 2 in a report shall be sufficient.
(Source: P.A. 88-670, eff. 12-2-94.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-17

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-17) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-17)
    Sec. 9-2-17. When a petition is filed, a certified copy of the petition and the assessment roll of the municipality, hereinafter required in Section 9-2-18, shall be immediately delivered by the clerk of the court to the petitioner, who shall record the certified copy with the recorder of deeds of that county, to be kept as part of the permanent records of the office of the recorder.
    A certified copy of any order or judgment to divide, modify, alter, change, reduce, increase, annul, confirm, or deny anything contained within the assessment roll shall be immediately delivered by the clerk of the court to the petitioner, who shall record the certified copy with the recorder of that county, to be kept as part of the permanent records of the office of the recorder.
(Source: P.A. 85-1252.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-18

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-18) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-18)
    Sec. 9-2-18. The commissioners shall make an investigation as required and prepare and file in court their report accordingly. In this report the commissioners shall in one column describe the respective parcels of property to be taken or damaged for the specified improvement and, in counties in which a property index number system has been established in accordance with Section 9-45 of the Property Tax Code, shall give the index number in addition to the legal description; in another column the respective owners of record of those parcels of land, the name and residence of each such owner being set opposite his own property; in another column the name and residence of the occupant, where the property is occupied, so far as known to the commissioners or can be found upon diligent inquiry; in another column the amount of the value of each parcel to be taken for the improvement, setting the amount opposite the property to which it relates; and in another column the amount of damages, if any, which in the opinion of the commissioners, will result to any parcel of land not taken, by reason of the improvement, describing each parcel so damaged by a reasonably accurate description.
    The commissioners shall further estimate and report what proportion of the total cost of the improvement (including therein their estimate of value and damages, and, when an estimate is required by this Article, the estimate of the cost of such proceeding) will be of benefit to the public, and what proportion thereof will be of benefit to the property. The commissioners shall apportion the total cost of the improvement between the municipality and the property so that each will bear its relative equitable proportion. Having found these amounts, the commissioners shall further report what lots, blocks, tracts, and parcels of land will be specially benefited by the improvement, shall describe them by a reasonably accurate description, and shall apportion and assess the amount so found to be of benefit to the property upon the several lots, blocks, tracts, and parcels of land in the proportion in which they will be severally benefited by the improvement. But no lot, block, tract, or parcel of land shall be assessed a greater amount than it will be actually benefited, except that the apportionment and assessment shall include the anticipated fees for the recording of documents as provided in this Article.
(Source: P.A. 88-670, eff. 12-2-94.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-19

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-19) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-19)
    Sec. 9-2-19. Whenever any local improvement provided in any ordinance passed by virtue of this Division 2 consists of a system of waterworks or a bridge or viaduct, or extension of water mains which are a part of any municipal waterworks system, any portion of the cost of which is to be defrayed by special assessment, it may be provided by the ordinance for the improvement or by ordinance passed at any time before the confirmation of the assessment roll, that the aggregate amount assessed and each individual assessment, and also the assessment against the municipality for public benefits and on account of property owned by it, may be divided into not exceeding 30 installments in the manner provided in Section 9-2-48. The provisions of this Section 9-2-19 shall not apply to any city having a population of 500,000 or more.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-20

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-20) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-20)
    Sec. 9-2-20. If the amount awarded to any person for property taken or damaged for an improvement under this Division 2 is greater than the amount assessed against the property for that improvement, or if the benefit is greater than the damage, in either case the difference only shall be collectible of the owner or be paid to him.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-21

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-21) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-21)
    Sec. 9-2-21. In the assessment of damages and benefits for the opening of any street or alley, the commissioners, where part of the land to be laid out into that street or alley has been theretofore donated by any person for that street or alley, may appraise the value of the land so donated. Or in cases where such a donation is made after the filing of any petition in the circuit court praying that steps be taken to levy a special assessment for the opening of any street or alley, and after the making of the assessment roll as provided in this Division 2, the court may appraise, or may have a jury appraise, the value of the land so donated. The commissioners or the court, as the case may be, shall apply the value thereof, so far as the amount so appraised shall go, as an offset to the benefits assessed against the person making such a donation, or parties claiming under such person. Nothing contained in this section authorizes any person by whom such a donation is made to claim from the municipality the amount of that appraisement, except as an offset, as provided in this section. Where the assessment is only for the widening of any street which may have been theretofore donated either in whole or in part, to the public by the proprietors of the adjoining land, the commissioners, in their discretion, may make such allowance therefor in their assessment of benefits as seems to them equitable and just. But in either such case the commissioners shall state in their report the amount of that allowance, and the allowance shall be subject to review, as the court shall direct.
(Source: P.A. 79-1361.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-22

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-22) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-22)
    Sec. 9-2-22. The commissioners shall return their report to the court in which the specified petition was filed, and file the report with the clerk thereof, with their certificate, duly verified, stating in substance that they have carefully examined the questions referred to in their report, and that in their opinion the amounts awarded for damages and value therein, and the respective amounts assessed against the property specially benefited, and also the apportionment of the cost of the improvement between the public and the property assessed, and the allowance for property theretofore dedicated, if any, are correct, equitable, and just. The return and filing of this report shall be deemed an application by the petitioner for judgment of condemnation of the property so to be taken or damaged, and for a confirmation of the assessment of benefit.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-23

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-23) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-23)
    Sec. 9-2-23. The superintendent of special assessments, or president of the board of local improvements, as the case may be, shall file with the commissioners' report an affidavit made by himself or by some employee of his office, that (1) the affiant has carefully examined the records in the recorder's office of the specified county or counties for the names of the owners of record of the several lots, blocks, tracts, and parcels of land to be taken or damaged for the improvement, (2) that the affiant made a careful examination of the collector's books showing the payments of general taxes during the last preceding year in which taxes were paid on the respective lots, blocks, tracts, and parcels of land against which benefits are assessed in the commissioners' report, to ascertain the person or persons who last paid the taxes on those respective lots, blocks, tracts, and parcels of land, (3) that the names of those owners of record and persons who paid those taxes are correctly shown in the columns or schedules of ownership and of persons who paid those taxes in the commissioners' report, (4) that he has diligently inquired as to the residence of the respective owners of property to be taken or damaged for the improvement and of the persons who paid the general taxes during the last preceding calendar year in which general taxes were paid on all the respective lots, blocks, tracts, and parcels of land against which benefits have been assessed in the commissioners' report (specifying the nature of the inquiry and examination he has made for that purpose), (5) that the residences of the owners and parties paying those general taxes are correctly stated, according to the result of his examination, in the column or schedule of residences in the commissioners' report, and (6) that in all cases where he has been unable to find the residence of the owner of the record title, he has examined the return of the collector's warrant for taxes on real estate for the last preceding year, in which the taxes were paid, and has set opposite each such parcel whose owner has not been found, the name of the person who last paid the tax on that parcel, together with his place of residence, wherever, on diligent inquiry, he was able to find the same. This affidavit, or an affidavit filed therewith, shall further state that the affiant has visited each of the parcels of land to be taken or damaged for the improvement described in the commissioners' report, for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not the parcel was occupied, and the name and residence of the occupant, if any, and that in every case where those parcels of land were found to be occupied, upon such investigation, the name of the occupant is stated in the commissioners' report opposite that parcel, together with his residence, when ascertained. Such an affidavit and report shall be prima facie evidence that the requirements of this Division 2 have been complied with.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-24

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-24) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-24)
    Sec. 9-2-24. Every person who is named in the commissioners' report as an owner of property to be taken or damaged for the improvement, and every person who is therein named as an occupant of any parcel thereof, shall be made a party defendant in the proceeding. All other persons having or claiming interest in any of the premises shall be described and designated as "all whom it may concern," and by that description shall be made defendants. Upon the filing of the commissioners' report, a summons shall be issued and served upon the persons made party defendants, as in other civil actions, except that the summons shall require a defendant to appear within 15 days after service, exclusive of the day of service. As to such of the defendants as are shown by the affidavits to be non-residents of the State of Illinois, or whose residences are shown thereby to be unknown, and the defendants designated as "all whom it may concern," the clerk of the court shall publish in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality, a notice of the pendency of the proceeding, the parties thereto, the title of the court, the time and place of the return of the summons in the case, the description of the property to be taken or damaged, the total cost of the improvement as shown by the estimate and report, and the nature of the proceeding. This notice shall further state that a special assessment has been made to raise the cost of the improvement, and the time and place of filing the report thereof. This notice shall be published at least once in each week for 3 weeks, the first notice to be published at least 30 days before the return day of the summons.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-25

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-25) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-25)
    Sec. 9-2-25. Where the residence of any defendant named in the commissioners' report is shown thereby to be outside of the State of Illinois, and the residence is stated therein, a copy of the specified notice shall be sent by mail to that party, at the address so given, at least 15 days prior to the return day of the summons. If the residence of any defendant is found to be unknown, as shown by the report and affidavit, a similar notice shall be sent to the person last paying taxes upon the premises, if his residence is stated in the report. Such service, publication, and notices shall be sufficient to give the court jurisdiction of all the parties whose land is to be taken or damaged, so as to determine all questions relating to the proceeding, and affecting the land described in the report.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-26

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-26) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-26)
    Sec. 9-2-26. There shall be sent by mail, post paid, to each of the persons paying the taxes during the last preceding year in which taxes were paid on the property which has been assessed for the benefits in the proceeding, directed to the address as shown in the commissioners' report, or where not so shown, then generally to the municipality in which the improvement is to be made, at least 15 days before the specified return day, a notice stating the nature of the improvement, the description of that taxpayer's property assessed therefor, the amount of the assessment, and the date when the summons in the cause will be returnable, and when objections thereto may be filed. An affidavit of one of the commissioners, or some other person showing such service, mailing, posting, and publication, shall be prima facie evidence of a compliance with all the requirements thereof, but the publication may be proved in any other manner provided by law.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-27

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-27) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-27)
    Sec. 9-2-27. Upon the return of the summons, or as soon thereafter as the business of the court will permit, the court shall proceed to a hearing of the cause, and shall impanel a jury to ascertain the just compensation to be paid to all owners of property to be taken or damaged. If objections are filed to the confirmation of the assessment of benefits, those objections shall be submitted to the same jury at the same time. Thereupon the jury shall ascertain the just compensation to be paid to the owner of each lot, block, tract, or parcel of land to be taken or damaged in the proceeding, and shall also determine whether or not any lot, piece, or parcel of land assessed in the proceeding, for which objections have been filed, has been assessed more than it will be benefited by the improvement. On this hearing the commissioners' report so returned and filed, shall be prima facie evidence, both of the amount of the compensation to be awarded, and of the benefits to be assessed, but either party may introduce such other evidence as may bear upon that issue or issues.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-28

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-28) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-28)
    Sec. 9-2-28. If any defendant or party interested demands, and if the court deems it proper, separate juries may be impaneled, either as to the benefits assessed, or as to the compensation or damages to be paid to any one or more of the defendants or parties in interest.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-29

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-29) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-29)
    Sec. 9-2-29. The court upon the motion of the petitioner, or of any person claiming any such compensation, may direct that the jury, under the charge of an officer, shall view the premises which it is claimed by any party to the proceeding will be taken or damaged by the improvement. In any case where there is no satisfactory evidence given to the jury as to the ownership of, or as to the extent of the interest of any defendant in, the property to be taken or damaged, the jury may return their verdict as to the compensation or damage to be paid for the property or part of property to be taken or damaged, and for the entire interests therein.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-30

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-30) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-30)
    Sec. 9-2-30. Upon the return of the jury's verdict, the court shall order the verdict to be recorded and shall enter such judgment thereon as the nature of the case may require. The court shall continue or adjourn the cause from time to time as to all occupants and owners named in the petition who have not been served with process, or brought in by notice or by publication, and shall order a new summons to issue and publication to be made. When those occupants or owners are brought into court, the court shall impanel a jury to ascertain the compensation to be paid to those defendants for property taken or damaged, and the amount of benefits to be assessed against them, if any. Like proceedings shall be had for that purpose as hereinbefore provided in the case of other owners. But no final judgment shall be entered as to any of the property embraced in the assessment roll until all the issues in the case have been disposed of, including revised rolls, if any.
(Source: P.A. 84-452; 84-545)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-31

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-31) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-31)
    Sec. 9-2-31. Upon proof that any owner named in such petition, who has not been served with process, has ceased to own the described property since the filing of the petition, the court has the power, at any time, to impanel a jury and ascertain the just compensation to be made for that property, or the damage thereto, and the benefits thereto. Upon any finding or findings of the jury, or at any time during the course of the proceedings, the court may enter such order, rule, or judgment as the nature of the case may require.
(Source: P.A. 79-1361.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-32

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-32) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-32)
    Sec. 9-2-32. No delay in making an assessment of compensation shall be occasioned by any doubt or contest which may arise as to the ownership of the property or any part thereof, or as to the interests of the respective owners or claimants. In case of such a doubt or contest the court may require the jury to ascertain the entire compensation or damage that should be paid for the property, or part of the property, and the entire interests of all parties therein, and may require adverse claimants to interplead, so as to fully determine their rights and interests in the compensation so ascertained. And the court may make such order as may be necessary in regard to the deposit or payment of that compensation.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-33

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-33) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-33)
    Sec. 9-2-33. When it appears from the petition, or otherwise at any time during the proceedings upon the petition, that any minor or person under legal disability is interested in any property that is to be taken or damaged, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for that person, to defend his or her interest in that property, or the compensation which is awarded therefor.
(Source: P.A. 83-706.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-34

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-34) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-34)
    Sec. 9-2-34. Any final judgment rendered by a court upon any finding of any jury or of any judge where trial by jury is waived by the parties concerned, shall be a lawful and sufficient condemnation of the land or property to be taken, upon the payment of the net amount of the finding, as hereinafter provided. It shall be final and conclusive as to the damages and benefits caused by the improvement, unless the judgment is appealed from. But no appeal shall delay proceedings under the ordinance, if the petitioner files in the case its written election to proceed with the improvement notwithstanding that appeal and deposits, as directed by the court, the amount of judgment and costs, after deducting the benefits assessed and adjudged against that property, if any. If the petitioner so elects to make such a deposit prior to the final determination of any appeal, it shall thereby become liable to pay to the owners of and parties interested in the property in question, the difference, if any, between the amount so deposited and the amount ultimately adjudged to be the just compensation to be paid on account of the property, and interest on any such difference at the rate of 5% annually from the date of the making of the deposit, and costs.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-35

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-35) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-35)
    Sec. 9-2-35. The court, upon proof that the amount of the just compensation as found by the jury or by the court in case a trial by jury is waived by the parties concerned, in excess of the benefits so assessed and adjudged against the same property, has been paid to the person entitled thereto, or has been deposited as directed by the court, shall enter an order that the petitioner has the right, at any time thereafter, to take possession of or damage the property, in respect to which compensation has been so paid or deposited.
(Source: P.A. 79-1361.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-36

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-36) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-36)
    Sec. 9-2-36. Upon the return of a verdict in a proceeding to acquire property for a public improvement, if no motion for a new trial is made, or if made, is overruled, the petitioner, within 90 days after final judgment as to all defendants, both as to the amount of damages and compensation to be awarded and benefits to be assessed shall elect whether it will dismiss the proceeding or enter judgment on the verdict. If it elects to enter judgment on the verdict, it shall become bound thereby and liable to pay the amount thereof, whether the assessment is collected or not, and the judgment of condemnation shall not be conditional. But the judgment shall not draw interest until the petitioner takes possession of or damages the property, in respect to which the judgment is entered. After entry of judgment the petitioner shall not be permitted to withdraw from or to dismiss the proceeding, without the consent of all parties whose land is thereby condemned, except as hereinafter provided. In case an appeal is taken by either party from the judgment of condemnation or confirmation, then unless the petitioner files in the cause its written election to proceed with the improvement notwithstanding the appeal, no steps shall be taken to collect the assessment nor to compel payment of the compensation awarded until the appeal is disposed of and final judgment entered in the cause, or, in case of reversal, until there is a new trial and judgment. However, in case of a final reversal the petitioner may still elect, within a period of 60 days, to abandon the proceeding.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-37

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-37) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-37)
    Sec. 9-2-37. If, in any case, upon the filing of the assessment roll by the commissioners, it appears that the amount assessed as benefits is not sufficient to pay the awards, with the costs, or if, upon the disposition of the whole case, any such deficiency appears, the court, on the application of the petitioner, may refer the roll again to the same or other commissioners, to be recast. In such cases the commissioners shall consider and report whether or not other premises will be benefited by the improvement, or whether or not the premises already assessed will be benefited thereby in any greater amount, and in what amount, if any, and shall make and return a revised assessment roll. This may be done from time to time, as often as any deficiency appears. But no lot, block, tract, or parcel of land shall be assessed more than it will be benefited by the improvement, nor more than its proportionate share of the costs of the improvement. If any premises not already described in the roll are assessed by the commissioners, the owners thereof shall be shown and notice given as for an original assessment. If the assessment on any premises previously assessed is increased thereby, or if any property is newly assessed, the owner thereof, if not already represented in court, shall be notified in like manner, and a hearing shall be had as above provided.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-38

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-38) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-38)
    Sec. 9-2-38. Any municipality which (1) has a population exceeding 15,000 but less than 500,000, (2) is not located within any sanitary district, (3) discharges its sewage into Lake Michigan without having provided any adequate provisions for otherwise disposing of its sewage, and (4) owns and operates a waterworks and sewerage system, the cost of the construction of which waterworks and sewerage system has been provided for by special assessment, and a large portion of which cost has been assessed against the municipality for public benefits, has the power to provide by ordinance for the levy, in addition to the taxes now authorized by law, and in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general purposes as provided by Section 8-3-1, of a direct annual tax for not exceeding 20 successive years and not exceeding .1666% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue of all taxable property, in the municipality. This tax shall be levied and collected with and in like manner as the general tax in the municipality and shall be known as the public benefit tax. The fund arising therefrom shall be known as the public benefit fund, which fund shall be used solely for the purpose of paying that portion of the several amounts heretofore assessed against the municipality for such public benefits, as well as for paying any such amounts as may be hereafter so assessed for such public benefits under and in pursuance of any ordinance that may be hereafter passed. However, no such tax shall be levied in excess of .1% of the taxable property for any year until after the corporate authorities of the municipality have passed an ordinance providing for the levying of that excess. This ordinance shall not become effective until it has been submitted to the electors of the municipality in accordance with the provisions of Sections 8-4-1 and 8-4-2 and has been approved by a majority of the electors voting upon the question.
    Where any such tax has been levied, warrants may be drawn against the tax in the manner and with like effect as is provided by Sections 8-1-9, 8-1-11 and 8-1-12.
    This section is subject to the provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-39

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-39) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-39)
    Sec. 9-2-39. Any municipality having a population of less than 500,000 may provide by ordinance for the levy, in addition to the taxes now authorized by law, and in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general purposes as provided by Section 8-3-1, of a direct annual tax not exceeding .05%, or the rate limit in effect on July 1, 1967, whichever is greater, of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all taxable property in the municipality. This tax shall be known as the public benefit tax. The fund arising therefrom shall be known as a public benefit fund, which fund shall be used solely for the purpose of paying that portion of the several amounts heretofore assessed against the municipality for public benefit as well as paying any such amounts as may be hereafter assessed for public benefit under and in pursuance of any ordinance that may be hereafter passed. However, where and whenever any road or street is constructed or reconstructed by the State or any county or both jointly with any municipality, the municipality may consider, accept, and use, the amount estimated by the State of Illinois or the county, or both, to be its or their portion of the cost of construction, as a part or all of the municipal public benefit.
    Where any such tax has been so levied, warrants may be drawn against the tax, as and in the manner and with like effect as is provided by Sections 8-1-9, 8-1-11 and 8-1-12. The foregoing limitations upon tax rates may be increased or decreased under the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-40

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-40) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-40)
    Sec. 9-2-40. Whenever the owners of one-half of the property abutting on any street, alley, park, or public place, or portion thereof, petition for any local improvement thereon, the board of local improvements in any municipality shall take steps hereinbefore required for hearing thereon, but at that hearing shall consider only the nature of the proposed improvement and the cost thereof. The board shall determine, in the manner above provided, the nature of the improvement which it will recommend, and thereupon shall prepare and transmit to the corporate authorities a draft of an ordinance thereof, together with an estimate of the cost, as above described, and shall recommend the passage thereof. Such a recommendation shall be prima facie evidence that all the preliminary steps required by law have been taken. Thereupon it is the duty of the corporate authorities to pass an ordinance for that improvement and to take the necessary steps to have the ordinance carried into effect.
    Whenever an ordinance provides only for the building or renewing of any sidewalk, and the owner of any lot or piece of land fronting on that sidewalk builds or renews that sidewalk opposite to his land to conform in all respects to the requirements of that ordinance within 40 days after the ordinance takes effect, an allowance shall be made in the spreading of the assessment against that lot or piece of land of an amount equal to the estimated cost of that sidewalk, based on the cost per unit of the sidewalk as shown in the engineer's estimate.
    Notice of the passage of such a sidewalk ordinance shall be sent by mail within 10 days after the ordinance takes effect to the person who paid the taxes on the premises for the last preceding year, in which taxes were paid, if he can be found in that county. A like notice addressed to the occupant of the property, if the property is actually occupied at that time, and an affidavit of such service shall be filed with the official report of the assessment. Such an affidavit shall be prima facie evidence of a compliance with these requirements.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-41

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-41) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-41)
    Sec. 9-2-41. When the ordinance under which a local improvement is ordered provides that the improvement shall be made wholly or in part by special taxation of contiguous property, that special tax shall be levied, assessed, and collected, as nearly as may be, in the manner provided in the section of this Division 2 providing for the mode of making, assessing, and collecting special assessments. No special tax shall be levied or assessed upon any property to pay for any local improvement in an amount in excess of the special benefit which the property will receive from the improvement. The ordinance shall not be deemed conclusive of the benefit, but the question of the benefit and of the amount of the special tax shall be subject to the review and determination of the court, and shall be tried in the same manner as in proceedings by special assessment.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-42

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-42) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-42)
    Sec. 9-2-42. When the ordinance under which a local improvement is ordered to be made contains no provisions for the condemnation of private property therefor, and provides that the improvement shall be wholly or in part paid for by special assessment, the proceedings for the making of that assessment shall be as follows.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-43

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-43) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-43)
    Sec. 9-2-43. Upon the passage of any ordinance for a local improvement pursuant thereto, the officer specified therein shall file a petition in the circuit court in the county where the affected territory lies, or if the municipality is situated in more than one county and the proposed improvement lies in more than one county, then in the circuit court in the county in which the major part of the territory to be affected thereby is situated, in the name of the municipality, praying that steps be taken to levy a special assessment for the improvement in accordance with the provision of that ordinance. There shall be attached to or filed with this petition a copy of the ordinance, certified by the clerk under the corporate seal, and also a copy of the recommendation of the board of local improvements and of the estimate of cost as approved by the corporate authorities. The failure to file any or either of these copies shall not affect the jurisdiction of the court to proceed in the cause and to act upon the petition, but if it appears in any such cause that the copies have not been attached to or filed with the petition before the filing of the assessment roll therein, then, upon motion of any objector for that purpose on or before appearance day in the cause the entire petition and proceedings shall be dismissed.
    The several circuit courts of this State have jurisdiction of any proceeding under this Division 2.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3762.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-44

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-44) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-44)
    Sec. 9-2-44. Upon the filing of such a petition, either the superintendent of special assessments, in municipalities where that officer is provided for by law or some competent person appointed by the president of the board of local improvements in municipalities where the office of such superintendent does not exist, shall make a true and impartial assessment of the cost of the specified improvement upon the petitioning municipality and the property benefited by the improvement.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-45

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-45) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-45)
    Sec. 9-2-45. The officer specified in Section 9-2-44 shall estimate what proportion of the total cost of such improvement will be of benefit to the public, and what proportion thereof will be of benefit to the property to be benefited, and to apportion the total cost between the municipality and that property, so that each will bear its relative equitable proportion. Having found these amounts, such officer shall apportion and assess the amount so found to be of benefit to the property, upon the several lots, blocks, tracts, and parcels of land, in the proportion in which they will be severally benefited by the improvement. No lot, block, tract, or parcel of land shall be assessed a greater amount than it will be actually benefited, except that the apportionment and assessment shall include the anticipated fees for the recording of documents as provided in this Article. When the proposed improvement is for the construction of a sewer, it is the duty of such officer to investigate and report the district which will be benefited by the proposed sewer, describing the district by boundaries.
    Where the improvement is to be constructed with aid from any agency of the Federal Government, or other governmental agency, the proportion of the total cost of the improvement to be raised by the municipality in addition to such aid shall be the amount allocated between public benefits and benefits of the property affected as above provided.
(Source: P.A. 85-1252.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-46

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-46) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-46)
    Sec. 9-2-46. In levying any special assessment or special tax, each lot, block, tract, or parcel of land shall be assessed separately, in the same manner as upon assessment for general taxation. However, this requirement shall not apply to the property of railroad companies, or the right of way and franchise of street railway companies. Such property and right of way and franchise may be described in any manner sufficient to reasonably identify the property intended to be assessed.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-47

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-47) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-47)
    Sec. 9-2-47. The assessment roll shall contain (1) a list of all the lots, blocks, tracts, and parcels of land assessed for the proposed improvement and, in counties in which a property index number system has been established in accordance with Section 9-45 of the Property Tax Code, the index number in addition to the legal description, (2) the amount assessed against each, (3) the name of the person who paid the taxes on each such parcel during the last preceding calendar year in which taxes were paid, as ascertained upon investigation by the officer making the return, or under his direction, and (4) the residence of the person so paying the taxes on each such parcel if the residence on diligent inquiry can be found. In case of an assessment in installments, the amount of each installment shall also be stated. The officer making the roll shall certify under oath that he believes that the amounts assessed against the public and each parcel of property are just and equitable, and do not exceed the benefit which in each case will be derived from the improvements, and that no lot, block, tract, or parcel of land has been assessed more than its proportionate share of the cost of the improvement.
    Several lots, or parts of land, owned and improved as one parcel may be assessed as one parcel.
    Notice shall be given of the nature of the improvement, of the pendency of the proceeding, of the time and place of filing the petition therefor, of the time and place of filing the assessment roll therein, and of the time and place at which application will be made for confirmation of the assessment, the same to be not less than 15 days after the mailing of such notices. The notices shall be sent by mail postpaid to each of the specified persons paying the taxes on the respective parcels during the last preceding year in which taxes were paid, at his residence as shown in the assessment roll, or, if not shown, then to such person so paying the taxes, directed generally to the municipality in which the improvement is proposed to be made.
    The notice shall state the amount assessed to the person to whom it is directed for the improvement proposed, the total amount of the cost of the improvement, and the total amount assessed as benefits upon the public.
    Where the improvement is to be constructed with aid furnished by any agency of the Federal Government, or other governmental agency, the notice shall set forth, in dollars and cents, the estimated amount of aid to be so furnished.
    An affidavit shall be filed before the final hearing showing a compliance with the requirements of this section, and also showing that the affiant, either the officer making the specified return, or some one acting under his direction, made a careful examination of the collector's books showing the payments of general taxes during the last preceding year in which the taxes were paid thereon, to ascertain the person who last paid the taxes on the respective parcels, and a diligent search for his residence, and that the report correctly states the persons and residences as ascertained by the affiant. This report and affidavit shall be conclusive evidence, for the purpose of this proceeding, of the correctness of the assessment roll in these particulars. In case the affidavit is found in any respect wilfully false, the person making it is guilty of perjury, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished according to the laws of this State.
(Source: P.A. 88-670, eff. 12-2-94.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-48

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-48) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-48)
    Sec. 9-2-48. The corporate authorities may provide in the ordinance for any local improvement, any portion of the cost of which is to be defrayed by special assessment or special taxation, or by ordinance passed at any time before the confirmation of the assessment roll, that the aggregate amount assessed, and each individual assessment, and also the assessment against the municipality on account of property owned by the municipality and for public benefits be divided into installments not more than 10 in number. However, any such special assessment or special tax levy for building sewers or viaducts or for the acquisition, construction, and operation or maintenance of a pedestrian mall and parking facilities for a commercial or shopping center, notwithstanding the provisions of Division 71 of Article 11 of the "Illinois Municipal Code", approved May 29, 1961, as amended, provided that the owners of a majority of the property abutting on any street, alley, park or public place or portion thereof within such commercial or shopping center area shall consent to such assessment and further provided that no such assessment as above authorized shall be made against a property used wholly for residential purposes, in like manner may be divided into not exceeding 20 installments, and any such special assessment or special tax levy for building subways may in like manner be divided into not exceeding 40 installments. In all cases such a division shall be made so that all installments shall be equal in amount, except that all fractional amounts shall be added to the first installment, so as to leave the remaining installments of the aggregate equal in amount and each a multiple of $100. The first installment shall be due and payable on January 2 next after the date of the first voucher issued on account of work done, and the second installment one year thereafter, and so on annually until all installments are paid. The board of local improvements shall file in the office of the clerk of the court in which such an assessment was confirmed, a certificate signed by its secretary, of the date of the first voucher and of the amount thereof, within 30 days after the issuance thereof.
    All installments shall bear interest as hereinafter provided until paid, at the rate set forth in the ordinance referred to in Section 9-2-10 of the Illinois Municipal Code and not to exceed the greater of (i) 9% annually or 70% of the Prime Commercial Rate in effect at the time of the passage of such ordinance or (ii) the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract. Interest on assessments shall begin to run from 60 days after the date of the first voucher issued on account of work done, except as otherwise provided in Section 9-2-113. The interest on each installment shall be payable as follows: on January 2 next succeeding the date of the first voucher as certified, the interest accrued up to that time on all unpaid installments shall be due and payable and be collected with the installment, and thereafter the interest on all unpaid installments then payable, shall be payable annually and be due and payable at the same time as the installments maturing in that year and be collected therewith. In all cases the municipal collector, whenever payment is made of any installment, shall collect interest thereon up to the date of such payment whether the payment be made at or after maturity. Any person may at any time pay the whole assessment against any lot, piece, or parcel of land, or any installment thereof with interest as provided in this Division 2 up to the date of payment. Whenever any municipality heretofore has levied for any public improvement a special tax or a special assessment payable in not to exceed 10 installments of which all except the first draw interest at any rate specified in the ordinance under the authority of which the improvement is made, and judgment has been duly entered in the proceeding confirming the tax or the assessment so payable, the judgment in that proceeding shall not be invalid because the assessment is so divided or because the rate of interest therein is fixed at an interest rate of less than that set forth in said ordinance, but all such judgments, unless void for other reasons, shall be valid and enforceable. And when improvement bonds have been issued for the purpose of anticipating the collection of the deferred installments of any such special tax or assessment, the bonds, if otherwise valid, shall not be void either because of the number of series into which they are divided or the rate of interest they bear. If the bonds are in other respects in compliance with the statutes of the State of Illinois in such cases, they shall be valid and enforceable to the extent that the tax or assessment against which they are levied is enforceable or any re-levy thereof.
    The cost of operating and maintaining any pedestrian mall and parking facilities for a commercial or shopping center as provided for herein may be assessed not more than once in each calendar year against all property in a benefited area.
    Any municipality which has provided or does provide for the creation of a plan commission under Division 12 of Article 11 shall submit to and receive the approval of the plan commission before establishing, maintaining or operating any such pedestrian mall and parking facilities for a commercial or shopping center.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    This amendatory Act of 1971 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
    This amendatory Act of 1972 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-48(1)

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-48(1)) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-48(1))
    Sec. 9-2-48(1). In addition to any other powers or procedures for the making of a local improvement by special tax or assessment, when a pedestrian mall and parking facilities improvement is proposed or made under Section 9-2-48, the corporate authorities may provide in the original ordinance for the improvement, or in a separate ordinance, that the costs and expenses of maintenance and operation thereof as provided in this Section shall be paid for by an annual assessment, upon the commercial or business property within the district of the improvement, which improvement district is primarily benefited by the provision for such costs and expenses which are necessary, convenient and desirable for the protection and preservation of the capital improvement so made and the operation, upkeep, repairs, replacement and/or maintenance of the said improvement and its component parts, fixtures, equipment or facilities. When an ordinance is so enacted, the annual assessment so provided for by such ordinance may be made under and in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
    (a) The annual assessment hereunder shall be made each year for a period of consecutive years not exceeding the number of years over which the cost for the making of the improvement has been spread, provided, however, that by consent of the owners of 66 2/3% of the frontage of private property within the district, the annual assessment can be continued for additional periods of years.
    The annual assessments hereunder shall be due and payable on January 2nd next after the date of confirmation of each annual assessment.
    (b) Upon the completion of the pedestrian mall or parking facility, the court in which the special assessment or tax for the making of the improvement was confirmed shall upon the application of the municipality or any assessee within the district, appoint a board of commissioners consisting of 5 members, at least 3 of whom shall be owners or lessees (or their duly authorized representatives) of property within the district. The board of commissioners shall determine and estimate the amount of the costs and expenses of the improvement for the year as provided in this Section, and shall file a report of said expenses and an assessment roll signed and certified to by the chairman of the board, spreading the total annual cost over the property of the district proportionate to the assessed valuation of said property for general real estate tax purposes. Notice of the filing of said report and assessment shall be given to the assessee of taxes for said property and a date for filing and hearing objections, if any, thereto shall be set. The court shall hear and determine objections and shall have full and complete power to revise, confirm, modify, amend or recast the said roll to comply with the provisions of this Section, including the power to revise individual assessments wherein the assessment as levied in accordance with this Section exceeds the benefit to the property or constitutes more than a proportionate share of the total annual assessment. Upon confirmation of the roll and the annual assessment, a warrant to collect the assessment shall issue by the County Clerk. The assessment hereunder shall have the same force and effect as other assessments under Article 9 Division 2 and shall be otherwise governed thereby except as provided otherwise herein. The annual assessments collected hereunder shall be paid over to the board of commissioners who shall apply same in discharge of the actual cost and expenses provided for herein as incurred during the course of said year. Any surplus in the estimated amount collected over the actual costs or expense of the year shall be credited on the next year's estimate and any deficiency shall be included as a permitted item of cost or expense to be defrayed by the assessment for the following year. In the event there is any surplus of assessments collected in the last year of collections, the same shall be rebated in proportion to the assessments for that year, and in the event there is any deficiency in collections of the last year, a final winding-up assessment to satisfy said deficit shall be made for the year following the said last year of assessment hereunder.
    (c) The items of cost and expense which may be included in the estimate and for which an annual assessment may be levied hereunder are as follows:
    1. The cost of repairs, upkeep and maintenance of any or all fixtures, equipment or facilities which comprised the improvement as originally made or any replacements thereof.
    2. The costs of repairs, upkeep and maintenance of any common areas within the improvement as originally made.
    3. The costs of any additions to or modifications of the improvement as originally made, any new or additional fixtures, equipment, facilities or service which is or are determined to be essential to public health, safety or welfare and to the protection and preservation of the improvement and the operation thereof.
    4. A reserve for contingencies in the item of costs and expense estimated, not to exceed 10% of the total of such costs for the year in question.
    5. A reserve to defray interest on funds borrowed or vouchers issued in anticipation of collection of annual installments.
    6. Any deficiencies in collection over the actual costs and expense of the preceding year.
    7. The costs and expenses of management employees and facilities, of making and levying the assessments and letting and executing contracts, of necessary estimates, examinations, advertisements and the like, including any court costs and fees, and for reimbursement of the expenses incurred by the commissioners in performing their duties hereunder.
    (d) The commissioners to be appointed hereunder shall receive no compensation for services and shall serve for a term of 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 year from the date of appointment and the term shall be selected by lot at the first meeting of the board after appointment by the court. The court shall thereafter appoint commissioners for 5 year terms upon termination of each term and shall appoint successors in the event of vacancy. Any commissioner shall be eligible to succeed himself.
    (e) The board of commissioners shall have authority:
    (1) To issue vouchers in anticipation of the collections of the annual assessments, in payment for the costs and expenses of maintenance and operation provided for hereunder and such vouchers shall be payable from the annual assessments when collected and shall bear interest at a rate set by the board, not to exceed the greater of 9% or 70% of the Prime Commercial Rate in effect at the time of the passage of the ordinance referred to in Section 9-2-10 of the Illinois Municipal Code.
    (2) To borrow funds for working capital in anticipation of collection of annual assessments at a rate of interest not to exceed the greater of (i) 9% annually or 70% of the Prime Commercial Rate in effect at the time of the passage of the ordinance referred to in Section 9-2-10 of the Illinois Municipal Code or (ii) the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract.
    (3) To enter into agreements with the municipality relative to the payment of that portion of the costs of maintenance and operation provided for herein, which reflects the general public benefit derived from the protection and preservation of the pedestrian mall or parking facility improvement. In such agreements, the board shall have authority to accept the fair and reasonable value of service provided by the municipality in full or partial satisfaction of the public benefit portion of said costs.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-49

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-49) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-49)
    Sec. 9-2-49. Whenever an ordinance provides for the making of a local improvement which comprises either the construction of an improvement or the taking or damaging of property therefor, or both such construction and taking or damaging, and proceedings are instituted prior to, on or after January 1, 1942, for the confirmation of a special assessment or a special tax to defray the whole or any portion of the cost of any such improvement, including the cost of the construction thereof and the compensation for the taking or damaging of property therefor, or including only the cost of taking or damaging of property therefor, and including in each such proceeding the cost of making and collecting the special assessment or special tax (in the case of such municipalities as may lawfully include that cost in special assessment or special tax proceedings), the corporate authorities may provide by the ordinance for any such local improvement, or if proceedings authorized by any such ordinance have been filed in court, then by an ordinance passed at any time before the confirmation of the assessment roll filed in any such proceeding, that the aggregate amount assessed to defray the cost of the improvement, including the cost of the construction thereof and the compensation for the taking or damaging of property therefor or including only the cost of taking or damaging property therefor, and each individual assessment and also the assessment against the municipality on account of property owned by the municipality and for public benefits, be divided into not more than 20 installments. Such installments shall be equal in amount and each a multiple of $100, except that any fractional amounts of the aggregate assessment, after division as aforesaid, shall be apportioned to the first installment. However, if it is so provided by ordinance passed at any time before the confirmation of the assessment roll, so much of the aggregate amount assessed as represents the cost of the construction of the improvement shall be divided into as many parts as there are installments, which parts shall be equal in amount and each a multiple of $100, except that any fractional amounts of the cost of construction after division as aforesaid shall be apportioned to the first installment, and so much of the aggregate amount assessed as represents the compensation for property to be taken or damaged, together with the cost of making and collecting the special assessment or special tax (in the case of such municipalities as may lawfully include that cost in special assessment or special tax proceedings) shall be apportioned to the first installment of the special assessment or special tax.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-50

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-50) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-50)
    Sec. 9-2-50. Within 30 days after the entry of confirmation of the assessment roll in such a proceeding described in Section 9-2-49, the clerk of the court in which the judgment is rendered shall certify the assessment roll and judgment to the officer of the municipality authorized to collect the special assessment or tax. If, however, there has been an appeal taken on any part of the judgment, then the designated clerk shall certify such part of the judgment as is not included in that appeal and this certification shall be filed by the officer receiving it, in his office. With the assessment roll and judgment, the clerk of the specified court shall also issue and deliver a warrant for the collection of the assessment or tax. Upon the delivery of this warrant to the designated collecting officer, the first installment of such assessment or tax shall be immediately due and payable. The second installment of the assessment or tax shall be due and payable on the second day of January next after the date of the first voucher issued on account of work done, if the uncollected portion of the first installment has been returned delinquent to the authorized county officer as provided in this article, but if the same has not been so returned delinquent, then the second installment shall be due and payable one year after that second day of January. The third and subsequent installments shall be due and payable respectively at successive annual periods after the second installment becomes due and payable. The amount awarded to any person for property taken or damaged may be applied, at the option of the owner of that property, as an offset to the amount of benefits assessed in the first and succeeding installments against any property owned by that person and assessed in that proceeding.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-51

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-51) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-51)
    Sec. 9-2-51. All installments established pursuant to Section 9-2-50 shall bear in Section 9-2-10 of the Illinois Municipal Code and not more than the greater of (i) 9% annually or 70% of the Prime Commercial Rate in effect at the time of the passage of such ordinance, or (ii) the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, payable annually, and such interest shall begin to run from 60 days after the date when the first installment becomes due and payable. Interest on the first installment, if any, shall be due and payable and shall be collected at the same time as the first installment. Interest on the second and subsequent installments, if any, shall be due and payable and shall be collected with the installments respectively, as provided in this Division 2. Bonds to anticipate the collection of the installments of the assessment provided for in this Section may be issued after the entry of confirmation in any such proceeding, and such bonds shall draw interest from the date of issuing the same at the rate specified in said ordinance referred to in Section 9-2-10 and of not more than the rate the installments of the assessment against which the bonds are being issued bear, payable annually, and shall otherwise conform to the provisions of Section 9-2-119 or Sections 9-2-127 through 9-2-129.
    The special assessment or special tax described in Section 9-2-49 shall be collected in the manner prescribed in this Division 2 for other special assessments and special taxes, except that the collection of the first installment of such special assessment or special tax, or any part thereof, may be enforced if necessary by the sale of the property against which the same is levied, notwithstanding that the improvement for which the same is levied may not have been completed.
    The proceedings provided for in this Section also shall be governed by the other Sections of this Division 2 so far as they are applicable thereto, and not inconsistent with the provisions of this Section.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    This amendatory Act of 1971 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
    This amendatory Act of 1972 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-52

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-52) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-52)
    Sec. 9-2-52. Whenever sufficient funds are on hand, the corporate authorities of the municipality issuing improvement bonds shall direct the treasurer, or such other officer as may be designated by ordinance for that purpose, to select by lot, bonds of series to be paid, or the corporate authorities shall direct the treasurer or the other officer so designated to make a pro rata payment on all unpaid bonds in the series. The treasurer or other officer so designated shall send notice by registered mail to the address of the known owner of each of the designated bonds as set out in the treasurer's records, specifying a day not less than 30 days after the date of the notice, upon which the designated bonds will be paid either in full or in part, as the case may be, at his office. He shall also supplement this notice by publishing a notice of the number of bonds to be so paid, not less than 15 days prior to the day set for payment, in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality, the series thereof, the assessment to which they relate and the particular bonds so selected to be paid if payment is to be made in full or in case a pro rata payment is to be made, naming the particular series upon which the partial payment is to be made, and that the same will be paid at a place to be specified.
    Thereupon from the specified date of payment these bonds shall be payable on demand either in full or in part, as the case may be, at the place so appointed. No further interest shall accrue on the bonds selected to be paid in full or on that portion of the principal on bonds to be paid in part. However, in municipalities, having a population of 100,000 or more, the selection by lot and the mailing and publishing of notice may be omitted if bonds or vouchers in any series having sufficient funds on hand are presented for payment. In this latter case the bonds so presented may be paid in full, both as to principal and interest, in their order of presentation, within the limits of the funds available.
    The provisions of this section shall apply to all proceedings now pending, proceedings in which judgment has been entered, and all future proceedings, except that the provisions of this section shall not apply to bonds issued under Section 9-2-127.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-53

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-53) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-53)
    Sec. 9-2-53. Petitioner, in addition to other notices hereinbefore provided for, shall publish a notice at least twice, not more than 30 nor less than 15 days in advance of the time at which confirmation of the specified assessment is to be sought, in one or more newspapers published in the municipality or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality. The notice shall be over the name of the officer levying the assessment, and shall be substantially as follows:
"SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE"
    "Notice is hereby given to all persons interested that the city council (or board of trustees, or other corporate authority, as the case may be) of .... having ordered that (here insert a brief description of the nature of the improvement), the ordinance for the improvement being on file in the office of the .... clerk, having applied to the .... court of .... county for an assessment of the costs of the improvement, according to benefits, and an assessment therefor having been made and returned to that court, the final hearing thereon will be had on (insert date), or as soon thereafter as the business of the court will permit. All persons desiring may file objections in that court before that day and may appear on the hearing and make their defense."
    (Here give date.)
    .....
 
    Where the assessment is payable in installments, the number of installments and the rate of interest also shall be stated.
(Source: P.A. 91-357, eff. 7-29-99.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-54

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-54) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-54)
    Sec. 9-2-54. If 15 days have not elapsed between the first publication or the putting up of such notice, and the day fixed in the notice for filing objections, the cause shall be continued for 15 days, and the time for filing objections shall be correspondingly extended.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-55

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-55) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-55)
    Sec. 9-2-55. Any person interested in any real estate to be affected by an assessment, may appear and file objections to the report, by the time mentioned in the specified notice, or in case of incomplete notice then as specified in the last preceding section, or within such further time as the court may allow.
    As to all lots, blocks, tracts, and parcels of land, to the assessment of which objections are not filed within the specified time, or such other time as may be ordered by the court, default may be entered, and the assessment may be confirmed by the court, notwithstanding the fact that objections may be pending and undisposed of as to other property.
(Source: P.A. 79-1361.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-56

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-56) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-56)
    Sec. 9-2-56. Upon objections or motion for that purpose, the court in which the specified proceeding is pending may inquire in a summary way whether the officer making the report has omitted any property benefited and whether or not the assessment, as made and returned, is an equitable and just distribution of the cost of the improvement, first, between the public and the property, and second, among the parcels of property assessed. The court has the power, on such application being made, to revise and correct the assessments levied, to change or modify the distribution of the total cost between the public and property benefited, to change the manner of distribution among the parcels of private property, and to strike out of the roll of awards by the commissioners filed in the case the amount or amounts shown as compensation for property which property has been theretofore donated by any person or persons for the making of the proposed improvement, so as to produce a just and equitable assessment, considering the nature of the property assessed, and its capacity for immediate use of the improvement when completed.
    The court may either make such corrections or changes, or determine in general the manner in which the corrections or changes shall be made, and refer the assessment roll to any competent person for revision, correction or alteration in such manner as the court may determine. The determination of the court as to the correctness of the distribution of the cost of the improvement between the public and the property to be assessed, is appealable as in other civil cases.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3762.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-57

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-57) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-57)
    Sec. 9-2-57. On the application of the petitioner, at any time after the return day, the court may set down all objections, except the objection that the property of the objector will not be benefited to the amount assessed against it, and that it is assessed more than its proportionate share of the cost of the improvement, for a hearing at a time to be fixed by the court. Upon this hearing the court shall determine all questions relating to the sufficiency of the proceedings, the distribution of the cost of the improvement between the public and the property, and of the benefits between the different parcels of property assessed, together with all other questions arising in that proceeding, with the exception specified, and shall thereupon enter an order in accordance with the conclusions it reaches. But this order shall not be a final disposition of any of those questions for the purpose of appeal, unless the objectors waive further controversy as to the remaining question upon the record.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-58

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-58) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-58)
    Sec. 9-2-58. If it is objected on the part of any property assessed for such an improvement, that it will not be benefited thereby to the amount assessed thereon, and that it is assessed more than its proportionate share of the cost of the improvement, and a jury is not waived by agreement of parties, the court shall impanel a jury to try that issue. In that case, unless otherwise ordered by the court, all such objections shall be tried and disposed of before a single jury. The assessment roll, as returned by the officer who made it, or as revised and corrected by the court on the hearing of the legal objections, shall be prima facie evidence of the correctness of the amount assessed against each objecting owner but shall not be counted as the testimony of any witness or witnesses in the cause. That assessment roll may be submitted to the jury and may be taken into the jury room by the jury when it retires to deliberate on its verdict. Either party may introduce such other evidence as may bear upon that issue or issues. The hearing shall be conducted as in other civil cases. If it appears that the property of any objector is assessed more than it will be benefited by the specified improvement, or more than its proportionate share of the cost of the improvement, the jury shall so find, and it shall also find the amount for which that property ought to be assessed, and judgment shall be rendered accordingly.
(Source: P.A. 79-1361.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-59

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-59) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-59)
    Sec. 9-2-59. Wherever, on a hearing by the court, or before a jury, the amount of any assessment is reduced or cancelled, so that there is a deficiency in the total amount remaining assessed in the proceeding, the court may, in the same proceeding, distribute this deficiency upon the other property in the district assessed, in such manner as the court finds just and equitable, not exceeding, however, the amount such property will be benefited by the specified improvement.
    In case any portion of this deficiency is charged against such property not represented in court, a new notice, of the same nature as the original notice, shall be given in like manner as the original notice, to show the cause why the assessment, as thus increased, should not be confirmed. The owners of or parties interested in such property have the right to object in the same form and with the same effect as in case of the original assessment, and the court has the same power to dispose thereof.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-60

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-60) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-60)
    Sec. 9-2-60. The hearing in all the cases arising under this Division 2 shall have precedence over all other cases in any court, where they are brought, except criminal cases, or other cases in which the public is a moving party.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3740.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-61

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-61) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-61)
    Sec. 9-2-61. The court before which any such proceedings may be pending may modify, alter, change, annul, or confirm any assessment returned as specified, in addition to the authority already conferred upon it, and may take all such proceedings, and make all such orders, as may be necessary to the improvement, according to the principles of this article, and may from time to time, as may be necessary, continue the application for that purpose, as to the whole or any part of the premises.
    After an ordinance for any local improvement has been filed in court, and after the report and assessment roll relating thereto has been filed, but before the court has entered its final judgment thereupon, the corporate authorities may petition the court for the abandonment of any portion of the proposed improvement. Such petition shall be supported by a recommendation of the board of local improvements and an ordinance adopted by the corporate authorities pursuant to Section 9-2-6 hereof, as amended by this amendatory act of 1963. Upon the filing of such petition, the court may order the adjustment of the assessment roll according to the changes requested in the petition.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 2424.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-62

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-62) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-62)
    Sec. 9-2-62. No special assessment or special tax shall be levied for any local improvement until the land necessary therefor has been acquired and is in possession of the municipality, except in cases where proceedings to acquire such land have begun and have proceeded to judgment.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-63

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-63) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-63)
    Sec. 9-2-63. It is no objection to the legality of any local improvement that a similar improvement has been previously made in the same locality, if the ordinance therefor is recommended by the board of local improvements, as above provided. But nothing contained in this Division 2 shall interfere with any defense in this proceeding relating to the benefits received therefrom.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-64

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-64) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-64)
    Sec. 9-2-64. In case of a special assessment or a special tax levied to be paid by installments, under the provisions of this Division 2, the order of confirmation that is entered upon the return of the assessment roll shall apply to all of the installments thereof, and may be entered in one order.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-65

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-65) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-65)
    Sec. 9-2-65. Judgment for special tax or assessment. The judgments of the court shall be final as to all the issues involved, and the proceedings in the specified cause shall be subject to review by appeal as hereinafter provided, and not otherwise. By mutual consent, however, a judgment may be vacated or modified notwithstanding the expiration of 30 days from the rendition of the judgment, except as hereinafter provided.
    The judgment shall have the effect of several judgments as to each tract or parcel of land assessed, and no appeal from any judgment shall invalidate or delay the judgments, except as to the property concerning which the appeal is taken.
    The judgment shall be a lien on behalf of the municipality making an improvement, for the payment of which the special tax or special assessment is levied, on the property assessed from the date upon which a certified copy of the judgment and assessment roll is recorded in the office of the recorder of each county in which any part of the property is located, to the same extent and of equal force and validity as a lien for the general taxes until the judgment is paid or the property against which the judgment is entered is sold to pay the judgment, if the judgment is recorded within 60 days from the date the assessment roll is confirmed. A judgment recorded beyond the 60 days is not a valid lien against the property. This 60 day recording requirement does not apply to judgments entered before September 23, 1991.
    When the judgment against any property has been fully paid, the corporate authorities of the municipality shall execute and record, in the recorder's office of the county in which the land is located, a release of the lien of the judgment so paid, and shall deliver a copy of the release to the owner of the property.
    Nothing in this Section shall interfere with the right of the petitioner to dismiss its proceedings, and for that purpose to vacate a judgment at its election at any time before commencing the actual collection of the assessment. The court in which the judgment is rendered shall enter an order vacating or annulling the judgment of confirmation on motion of petitioner entered at any time after the expiration of 30 days from the rendition of that judgment or confirmation upon a showing by petitioner that no contract was let or entered into for the making of the specified improvement within the time fixed by law for the letting of the contract, that the making of the improvement under the original proceeding was never commenced, or that the making of the improvement under the prior proceedings was abandoned by petitioner. No judgment entered in a proceeding so dismissed and vacated shall be a bar to another like or different improvement. After the contract for the work has been entered into, or the improvement bonds have been issued, however, no judgment shall be vacated or modified or any petition dismissed after the expiration of 30 days from the rendition of the judgment, and the collection of the assessment shall not be in any way stayed or delayed by the corporate authorities, board of local improvements, or any officer of the municipality without the consent of the contractor and bondholder.
    Subject to Sections 9-2-66 through 9-2-71, the municipality or its assignee may file a complaint to foreclose the lien in the same manner that foreclosures are permitted by law in case of delinquent general taxes. No forfeiture of the property, however, shall be required as a prerequisite to foreclosure.
(Source: P.A. 87-728; 87-895.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-66

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-66) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-66)
    Sec. 9-2-66. A municipality may file a petition in the circuit court praying for the entry of an order authorizing the municipality to sell and assign special assessment liens. Any number of properties and special assessment liens may be included in a petition. Notice of the filing of the petition and notice of the time and place of hearing on the petition shall be given by the municipality to "Owners of the lots or tracts of land on which such special assessments are liens" and to "Owners and holders of special assessment bonds and vouchers" by publication in conformity with the provisions of "An Act to Revise the Law in Relation to Notices", approved February 13, 1874, as heretofore and hereafter amended. The municipality shall also, within 10 days of the first publication of the notice, send a copy thereof by mail addressed to each known owner and holder of special assessment bonds and vouchers whose addresses are shown on the books and records of the municipality. The municipality shall also, within 10 days of the first publication of the notice, send a copy thereof by mail addressed to each owner of lots or tracts of land on which the special assessment is a lien and to a representative number of owners of lots or tracts of land on which the special assessments have been paid, whose names and addresses appear in the owner's column on the county collector's warrant for general taxes for the year preceding the filing of the petition. A certificate of the collector of special assessments of the municipality that he has sent copies in pursuance of this section is evidence that he has done so. Except as otherwise provided in this section and Sections 9-2-67 through 9-2-71, the practice and procedure shall be the same as in other civil cases.
(Source: P.A. 79-1361.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-67

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-67) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-67)
    Sec. 9-2-67. The petition to sell and assign special assessment liens shall allege that the special assessments are past due and unpaid, the total amounts owing on each lot or tract of land, and that it is in the best interest of the municipality and the owners of the special assessment bonds and vouchers that the municipality be authorized to sell and assign the special assessment liens.
    The court shall hear the proceeding in a summary manner and there shall be no hearing on benefits or on any legal objections arising prior to the order or orders of confirmation of the special assessments. The Court on such petition may enter an order authorizing the sale and assignment of all or a part of the special assessment liens set forth in the petition. The court in such order shall determine and find the amount of the special assessment liens on each lot or tract of land on which it authorizes the liens to be sold.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-68

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-68) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-68)
    Sec. 9-2-68. Pursuant to authorization by order of court, the municipality may at public sale, after first giving notice by publication of the time and place of sale in conformity with the provisions of "An Act to Revise the Law in Relation to Notices", approved February 13, 1874, as heretofore and hereafter amended, sell the special assessment lien or liens.
    The special assessment liens shall be sold in the manner in which they are assessed. The municipality shall file a report of sale in the circuit court within 30 days of the date of sale of the lien on each tract or lot and pray for an order of court confirming the sale. Upon confirmation, the collector of special assessments of the municipality shall issue to the purchaser a certificate of sale and assignment by the municipality of the lien. Such certificate shall be countersigned by the county clerk. Each certificate of sale shall state the amount of the sale and the amount of the lien as determined by the court. Appropriate notations of the sale and assignment of special assessment liens shall be made on the public records of the municipality and the county by the official custodians thereof.
    The county clerk shall prepare and keep a record in his office which shall be known as the "special assessment sale, assignment and redemption record", in which shall be entered all sales and assignments of special assessment liens, the amount of the liens as determined by order of court, payments made by the owners of lots or tracts of land to the county clerk under the provisions of this Division 2 and redemptions. No sale and assignment or cancellation of the special assessment lien or redemption shall be valid unless and until the sale and assignment, cancellation or redemption is entered on the records of the county clerk. The county clerk shall be entitled to a fee of $1 for each lot or tract of land for entering a sale and assignment on his record, which fee shall be included as costs in case of redemption or foreclosure.
(Source: P.A. 79-1361.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-69

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-69) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-69)
    Sec. 9-2-69. Redemption of special assessment liens may be made prior to the entry of a foreclosure judgment by payment to the county clerk of the amount of the lien as determined by order of court, together with interest thereon at the rate of 12% for each 6 months or portion thereof intervening between the time of sale and the time of redemption. Redemptions made after foreclosure judgment and sale shall be the same as provided for in Section 21-75 of the Property Tax Code.
    The county clerk shall be entitled to the same fees for issuing estimates of the cost of redemption, issuing certificates of cancellation, certificates of redemption and cancelling sales of special assessment liens as he is presently entitled to by law in regard to tax sales.
(Source: P.A. 88-670, eff. 12-2-94.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-70

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-70) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-70)
    Sec. 9-2-70. The assignee of a special assessment lien may, not later than 5 years after the date of the sale and assignment of the special assessment lien by the municipality, file a complaint to foreclose the lien. The lien of a special assessment which has been assigned and any right of action to foreclose the same shall not expire during the pendency of a proceeding to foreclose the lien commenced within 5 years from the date of the sale and assignment of the lien by the municipality. If no action is commenced within 5 years from the date the lien is assigned by the municipality, the lien and all right of action to enforce the same shall expire and cease to exist.
    The assignee of a special assessment lien sold or assigned on or prior to December 31, 1957 may, not later than 5 years after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1975, file a complaint to foreclose the lien. The lien of a special assessment which has been assigned and any right of action to foreclose the same shall not expire during the pendency of a proceeding to foreclose the lien commenced within 5 years after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1975. If no action is commenced within 5 years, the lien and all right of action to enforce the same shall expire and cease to exist.
(Source: P.A. 79-198.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-71

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-71) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-71)
    Sec. 9-2-71. The cost and expense attending the sale and assignment of a special assessment lien by a municipality, not exceeding 10% of the amount of the lien, shall be assessed as costs and shall be paid by the assignee. However, no lien created after September 1, 1949 shall be sold or assigned by a municipality as long as any obligation of any kind secured by such lien remains outstanding and unpaid.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-72

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-72) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-72)
    Sec. 9-2-72. If any special assessment or special tax before January 1, 1942 has been, or on or after January 1, 1942, is annulled by the corporate authorities, or set aside by any court or declared invalid or void for any reason whatsoever, a new assessment or tax may be made and returned and like notice shall be given and proceedings had as required in this Division 2 in relation to the first. If any local improvement before January 1, 1942 has been, or on or after January 1, 1942, is constructed under the direction of the board of local improvements and has been or is accepted by that board, and the special assessment or special tax levied or attempted to be levied to pay for the cost of such an improvement has been or is so annulled, set aside, or declared invalid or void, then a new special assessment or special tax may be made and returned to pay for the cost of the improvement so constructed, or to pay for the cost of such part thereof as the corporate authorities might lawfully have authorized to be constructed and paid for by special assessment or special tax. All parties in interest shall have like rights, and the corporate authorities and the court shall perform like duties and have like power in relation to any subsequent assessment or tax as are provided in relation to the first.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-73

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-73) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-73)
    Sec. 9-2-73. No special assessment or special tax shall be held invalid because levied for work already done, if it appears that the work was done under a contract which has been duly let and entered into pursuant to an ordinance providing that such an improvement should be constructed and paid for by special assessment or special tax, and that the work was done under the direction of the board of local improvements and has been accepted by that board. It shall not be a valid objection to the confirmation of this new assessment that the original ordinance has been declared invalid or that the improvement as actually constructed does not conform to the description thereof as set forth in the original special assessment ordinance, if the improvement so constructed is accepted by the board of local improvements. The provisions of this section shall apply whenever the prior ordinance is held insufficient or otherwise defective, invalid, or void, so that the collection of the special assessment or special tax therein provided for becomes impossible. In every such case, when such an improvement has been so constructed and accepted, and the proceedings for the confirmation and collection of the special assessment or special tax are thus rendered unavailing, the corporate authorities shall pass a new ordinance for the making and collection of a new special assessment or special tax, and this new ordinance need not be presented by the board of local improvements.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-74

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-74) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-74)
    Sec. 9-2-74. At any time after the bids have been received pursuant to the provisions of this Division 2, if it appears to the satisfaction of the board of local improvements that the first assessment is insufficient to pay the contract price or the bonds or vouchers issued or to be issued in payment of the contract price, together with the amount required to pay the accruing interest thereon, the board shall make and file an estimate of the amount of the deficiency. Thereupon a second or supplemental assessment for the estimated deficiency of the cost of the work and interest may be made in the same manner as nearly as may be as in the first assessment, and so on until sufficient money has been realized to pay for the improvement and the interest. It shall be on objection to the supplemental assessment that the prior assessment has been levied, adjudicated, and collected unless it appears that in that prior cause upon proper issue made, it was specially found in terms, that the property objected for would be benefited by the improvement no more than the amount assessed against it in that prior proceedings.
    If too large a sum is raised at any time, the excess shall be refunded ratably to those against whom the assessment was made.
    But if the estimated deficiency exceeds 10% of the original estimate, no contract shall be awarded until a public hearing has been held on the supplemental proceeding in like manner as in the original proceedings. No more than one supplemental assessment shall be levied to meet any deficiency where the deficiency is caused by the original estimate made by the engineer being insufficient.
    Where the improvement is to be constructed with the aid and assistance of any federal agency or other governmental agency after judgment of confirmation if there appears a deficiency in assessments levied in excess of 10% of the original estimate the municipality shall not proceed with the construction of the work until a new hearing has been held upon the levy of a special assessment to make up that deficiency.
    However, the petitioner, in case it so elects, may dismiss the petition and vacate the judgment of confirmation at any time after the judgment of confirmation is rendered, and begin new proceedings for the same or a different improvement as provided in Section 9-2-65.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-75

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-75) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-75)
    Sec. 9-2-75. If from any cause any municipality fails to collect the whole or any portion of any special assessment or special tax which may be levied, which is not canceled or set aside by the order of any court, for any public improvement authorized to be made and paid for by a special assessment or a special tax, the corporate authorities, at any time within 5 years after the confirmation of the original assessment, may direct a new assessment to be made upon the delinquent property for the amount of the deficiency and interest thereon from the date of the original assessment, which assessment shall be made, as nearly as may be, in the same manner as is prescribed in this Division 2 for the first assessment. In all cases where partial payments have been made on such former assessments, they shall be credited or allowed on the new assessment to the property for which they were made, so that the assessment shall be equal and impartial in its results. If this new assessment proves insufficient, either in whole or in part, the corporate authorities, at any time within the specified period of 5 years, may order a third to be levied, and so on in the same manner and for the same purpose. It shall constitute no legal objection to any new assessment that the property may have changed hands, or been encumbered subsequent to the date of the original assessment.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-76

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-76) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-76)
    Sec. 9-2-76. Within 30 days after the filing of the report of the amount and date of the first voucher issued on account of work done, as provided in Section 9-2-48, the clerk of the court in which such judgment is rendered shall certify the assessment roll and judgment to the officer of the municipality authorized to collect the special assessment, or, if there has been an appeal taken on any part of the judgment, he shall certify such part of the judgment as is not included in that appeal. This certification shall be filed by the officer receiving it in his office. With the assessment roll and judgment the clerk of the designated court shall also issue a warrant for the collection of the assessment. The court has the power to recall such warrants as to all or any of the property affected at any time before payment or sale, in case the proceedings are abandoned by the petitioner or the judgment is vacated or modified in a material respect as hereinbefore provided, but not otherwise. In case the assessment roll has been abated and the judgment reduced in accordance with the provisions of Section 9-2-114, the clerk of the designated court, within 30 days thereafter, shall certify the order of reduction or the roll as so reduced or re-cast, under the directions of the court, to the officer so authorized to collect the special assessment, and shall issue a warrant for the collection of the assessment as so reduced or re-cast.
(Source: P.A. 76-1556.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-77

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-77) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-77)
    Sec. 9-2-77. Whenever any warrant is issued by the clerk of the court in which the judgment of confirmation is rendered, for the collection of any special assessment specified in Section 9-2-19, that warrant shall not authorize the collection of any assessment levied against the municipality for and on account of public benefits, but the clerk shall likewise certify the assessment roll and judgment to the clerk or comptroller, if any, of that municipality upon being requested so to do by that officer. The several and respective installments of the amounts that may be assessed against the municipality for and on account of public benefits and confirmed by the court, shall be paid out by the municipal treasurer out of any money arising from the collection of the direct annual tax provided for in Section 9-2-38 and out of any other money in his hands that may be used for that purpose whenever he is legally authorized so to do, by an ordinance of that municipality. Any such municipality may pay for any land to be taken or damaged in the making of any local improvement specified in Section 9-2-19, before any such assessment or any installment thereof becomes due, and when the same becomes due, the amount so paid shall be credited upon the assessment against the municipality so paying in advance. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any city having a population of 500,000 or more.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-78

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-78) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-78)
    Sec. 9-2-78. If an appeal is taken on any part of such judgment, and if the board elects to proceed with the improvement, notwithstanding such an appeal, as provided for in Section 9-2-102, the clerk shall certify the appealed portion, from time to time, in the manner above mentioned, as the judgment is rendered thereon, and the warrant accompanying this certificate in each case shall be authority for the collection of so much of the assessment as is included in the portion of the roll thereto attached.
    The warrant in all cases of assessment, under this Division 2, shall contain a copy of the certificate of the judgment describing lots, blocks, tracts, and parcels of land assessed so far as they are contained in the portion of the roll so certified, and shall state the respective amounts assessed on each lot, block, tract, or parcel of land, and shall be delivered to the officer authorized to collect the special assessment. The collector having a warrant for any assessment levied to be paid by installments may receive any or all of the installments of that assessment, but if he receives only a part of the installments, then he shall receive them in their numerical order.
(Source: P.A. 90-655, eff. 7-30-98.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-79

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-79) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-79)
    Sec. 9-2-79. The collector receiving such a warrant shall give notice thereof within 10 days by publishing a notice once each week for 2 successive weeks in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality. This notice may be substantially in the following form:
"SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE
Special Warrant, No. ....
Notice: Publication is hereby given that the (here insert title of court) has rendered judgment for a special assessment (or special tax) upon property benefited by the following improvement: (here describe the character and location of the improvement in general terms) as will more fully appear from the certified copy of the judgment on file in my office; that the warrant for the collection of this assessment (or special tax) is in my possession. All persons interested are hereby notified to call and pay the amount assessed at the collector's office (here insert location of office) within 30 days from the date hereof.
Dated (insert date).
.... (Collector)."

    When such an assessment or special tax is levied to be paid in installments, the notice shall contain also the amount of each installment, the rate of interest deferred installments bear, and the date when payable.
(Source: P.A. 91-357, eff. 7-29-99.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-80

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-80) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-80)
    Sec. 9-2-80. The collector, into whose possession the warrant comes, as far as practicable, shall call upon all persons, resident within the neighborhood, whose names appear upon the assessment roll, or the occupants of the property assessed, and personally, or by written or printed notices left at his or her usual place of abode or mailed to all persons whose names appear on the assessment roll, inform them of the special assessment, and request payment thereof. This notice shall be given by the collector within 10 days after his receipt of the warrant and shall indicate the date on or before which the assessment may be paid in whole or in part without interest. Under Section 9-2-48 interest on assessments shall begin to run from 60 days after the date of the first voucher issued on account of work done, except as otherwise provided in Section 9-2-113.
    Any collector omitting to do so is liable to a penalty of $10 for every such omission, but the validity of the special assessment, or the right to apply for and obtain judgment thereon, is not affected by such an omission. It is the duty of such collector to write the word "paid" opposite each tract or lot on which the assessment is paid, together with the name and post office address of the person making the payment, and the date of payment.
(Source: P.A. 87-532.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-81

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-81) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-81)
    Sec. 9-2-81. In cities of this state having a population of 1,000,000 or more, when any officer is authorized to collect special assessments or special taxes, that officer, on or before March 10 each year, or if the general tax books have not been turned over to the county collector at that time then within 15 days after the county collector has received the general tax books, shall mark on the general tax books of the county collector, opposite the description of all lots, blocks, tracts, or parcels of land to be assessed, the number of the special assessment or special tax warrant. The county collector shall stamp or write in large letters on the face of all tax bills or receipts issued by him the number of the special assessment or special tax warrant, and the words, "Special assessment due and payable."
(Source: P.A. 82-1013.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-82

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-82) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-82)
    Sec. 9-2-82. In counties having a population of 1,000,000 or more the collector shall, on or before the first day of August in each year, make a report in writing to the general officer of the county (in which the respective lots, tracts, and parcels of land are situated) authorized by the general revenue laws of this State to apply for judgment and sell land for taxes due the county and State, of all the land, town lots, and real property on which he has been unable to collect special assessments or special taxes, or installments thereof matured and payable, or interest thereon, or interest due to the preceding January 2 on installments not yet matured on all warrants in his possession, with the amount of those delinquent special assessments or special taxes or installments and interest together with his warrants; or, in case of an assessment levied to be paid by installments, with a brief description of the nature of the warrant or warrants received by him authorizing the collection thereof. This report shall be accompanied with the oath of the collector (1) that the list is a correct return and report of the land, town lots, and real property on which the special assessment or special tax (levied by the authority of the city or incorporated town or village of .... as the case may be), or installments thereof, or interest, remains due and unpaid, (2) that he is unable to collect the same, or any part thereof, and (3) that he has given the notice required by law that the specified warrants have been received by him for collection.
(Source: P.A. 82-1013.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-83

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-83) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-83)
    Sec. 9-2-83. In counties having a population of less than 1,000,000, the general officer of the county having authority to receive State and county taxes shall, not later than August 15 each year, designate a day in the month of October upon which application will be made for judgment and order of sale for unpaid special assessments or installments thereof, and interest thereon, on delinquent land, town lots, and real property and also a Monday succeeding the date of that application, on which the land and lots for the sale of which an order is made will be exposed to public sale, and shall forthwith notify the collectors of all municipalities situated in whole or in part within the county of the dates so designated.
(Source: P.A. 85-1137.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-84

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-84) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-84)
    Sec. 9-2-84. In counties having a population of less than 1,000,000, the collector of the municipality, at any time after August 15 in each year, shall publish an advertisement that a return will be made to the general officer of the county having authority to receive State and county taxes of all unpaid special assessments or installments thereof matured and payable, or interest thereon, or interest due to the preceding January 2 on installments not yet matured on all warrants in his hands. This advertisement (1) shall contain a list of the delinquent lands, town lots, and real property upon which the special assessment or installments thereof or interest thereon remain unpaid, the name of the person shown by the county collector's current warrant book to be the party in whose name the general real estate taxes were last assessed for each such property, the total amount due thereon, and the year for which the same are due; (2) shall give notice that the general officer of the county having authority to receive State and county taxes in the county in which those lands, town lots, or real property may be located, will make application on the day specified therein, for judgment against those lands, town lots, and real property for those special assessments, matured installments of special assessments, interest and costs due thereon, and for an order to sell those lands, town lots, and real property for the satisfaction thereof; and (3) shall give notice that on the Monday fixed by that general officer of the county for sale, all the lands, town lots, and real property, for the sale of which an order is made, will be exposed to public sale at the court house in that county for the amount of special assessments and matured installments of special assessments, interest and costs due thereon. The advertisement shall be sufficient notice of the intended application for judgment and of the sale of those lands, town lots, and real property under the order of the court.
    Publication of the advertisement shall be made at least once not more than 30 nor less than 15 days in advance of the date upon which the judgment is to be sought. Such publication shall be made in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or if no newspaper is published therein then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation in the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 inhabitants, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality.
    The municipal collector shall add to all special assessments and matured installments of special assessments and the interest thereon, when paid after August 15 in the year when they became due and payable, an amount equal to the actual costs, not to exceed 0.2% of the assessed value of each lot, tract, or parcel of land upon which payment is made, to cover the cost of the advertisement as required in this Division 2.
(Source: P.A. 91-864, eff. 6-22-00.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-85

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-85) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-85)
    Sec. 9-2-85. In counties having a population of less than 1,000,000, the collector of the municipality, not later than 5 days prior to the date fixed for application for judgment, shall make a return or report in duplicate upon forms to be provided by the county collector to the general officer of the county having authority to receive State and county taxes in the county in which the respective lots, tracts, and parcels of land are situated. Such report shall list all the land, town lots, and real property on which he has been unable to collect the special assessments or special taxes or installments, thereof, matured and payable or interest thereon, or interest due to the preceding January 2 on installments not yet matured on all warrants in his possession. Also contained in the report shall be a list of the amount of those delinquent special assessments or special taxes or installments and interest together with a brief description of the warrant or warrants received by him, authorizing the collection thereof. The original of this report shall be accompanied with the oath of the collector (1) that the list is a correct return and report of the land, town lots, and real property on which the special assessment or special tax (levied by the authority of the city or incorporated town or village of ...., as the case may be), or installments thereof, or interest, remains due and unpaid, (2) that he is unable to collect the same, or any part thereof, (3) that he has given the notice required by law that the specified warrants have been received by him for collection, and (4) that he has published an advertisement in the manner prescribed by law, giving notice that an application will be made on the date specified therefor for judgment against all of those delinquent lands, town lots, and real property.
(Source: P.A. 82-1013.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-86

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-86) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-86)
    Sec. 9-2-86. The report of the municipal collector, when so made, shall be prima facie evidence that all the forms and requirements of the law, in relation to the making of the return have been complied with, and that the special assessments, or special taxes, or the matured installments thereof, and the interest thereon, and the interest accrued on installments not yet matured, mentioned in the report, are due and unpaid.
    Upon the application for judgment of sale upon such an assessment or matured installments thereof, or the interest thereon, or the interest accrued on installments not yet matured, no defense or objection shall be made or heard which might have been interposed in the proceeding for the making of that assessment, or the application for the confirmation thereof. No errors in the proceeding to confirm not affecting the power of the court to entertain and consider the petition therefor, shall be deemed a defense to the application provided for in this Division 2.
    When such an application is made for judgment of sale on an installment only of an assessment payable by installments, all questions affecting the jurisdiction of the court to enter the judgment of confirmation and the validity of the proceedings shall be raised and determined on the first of such applications. On application for judgment of sale on any subsequent installment, no defense, except as to the legality of the pending proceeding, the amount to be paid, or actual payment, shall be made or heard. And it shall be no defense to the application for judgment on any assessment or any installment thereof that the work done under any ordinance for an improvement does not conform to the requirements of that ordinance, if it appears that the work has been accepted by or under the direction of the board of local improvements. And the voluntary payment by the owner or his agent, of any installment, or of any assessment, levied on any lot, block, tract, or parcel of land, shall be held in law to be an assent to the confirmation of the assessment roll, and shall be held to release and waive the right of the owner to enter objections to the application for judgment of sale and order for sale.
    The judgment of sale on any installment shall include all interest accrued on the installment up to the date of that judgment of sale, and also the annual interest due as returned delinquent by the municipal collector on any installment or installments not matured. All judgments of sale for a matured installment shall bear interest on the amount of the principal of that matured installment to the date of payment or sale.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-87

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-87) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-87)
    Sec. 9-2-87. When the specified general officer in each county receives the report provided for, he shall proceed to obtain judgment against the lots and parcels of land and property for the special assessments and the special taxes, or installments thereof, and interest remaining due and unpaid, in the same manner as is or may be by law provided for obtaining judgment against lands for taxes due and unpaid the county or State except that in counties having a population of less than 1,000,000, no other notice of the application for this judgment shall be required than that specified in this Division 2 to be given by the collector of the municipality. The general collecting officer of the county shall proceed in the same manner to sell the same for the specified special assessments, special taxes, or installments thereof, and interest remaining due and unpaid except that in counties having a population of less than 1,000,000, no other notice of sale shall be required than that specified in this Division 2 to be given by the collector of the municipality. In obtaining these judgments and making this sale, the general collecting officer of the county shall be governed by the general revenue law of the State except as otherwise provided in this Division 2.
    No application for judgment against land for unpaid special taxes or special assessments shall be made at a time different from the annual application for judgment against land upon which general taxes remain due and unpaid.
    The application for judgment upon delinquent special assessments or special taxes in each year shall include only such special assessments, special taxes, or installments thereof, and interest, as have been returned as delinquent to the county collector on or before the first day of August in the year in which the application is made, and marked on the general tax books of the county collector on or before March 10, as provided in Section 9-2-81. However, in counties having a population of less than 1,000,000, such application shall include only the special assessments, special taxes, or installments thereof, and interest as have been returned or reported as delinquent to the general collecting officer of the county not less than 5 days prior to the date designated for application for judgment, in the year in which the application is made. Such judgment of sale shall include interest on matured installments up to the date of the judgment, as provided in this Division 2.
    In the 5 years next following the completion of a general reassessment of real property in any county having a population of 1,000,000 or more, made pursuant to an order of the Department of Revenue of the State of Illinois, notwithstanding that those special assessments, special taxes, or installments thereof, and interest, have not been returned as delinquent to the county collector on or before the first day of August in the year in which the application is made, and notwithstanding that those special assessments, special taxes, or installments thereof, and interest, were not marked on the general tax books of the county collector on or before March 10 of the same year as provided in Section 9-2-81 or within 15 days after the county collector received the general tax books in that year, such an application shall be made on the first day of September for judgment and order of sale for special assessments, special taxes, or installments thereof, and interest, in each year on delinquent lands and lots. The county collector shall include in that application all special assessments, special taxes, and installments thereof, and interest, then remaining unpaid. Within 30 days after the county collector has received the general tax books the special assessments, special taxes, or installments thereof, and interest, then remaining unpaid, shall be marked therein, and if for any reason, that application cannot be made on the first day of September, it shall be made at any time not later than the first day of the next succeeding January.
    In counties having a population of less than 1,000,000, the application for judgment and order of sale, and the sale, shall be made on the respective days previously designated by the general collecting officer of the county.
(Source: P.A. 82-1013.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-88

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-88) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-88)
    Sec. 9-2-88. In counties having a population of less than 1,000,000 in all cases, except where land or lots have been withdrawn from collection for want of bidders or forfeited to the State for nonpayment of special assessments 2 or more years in succession next preceding the year in which the application for judgment and order of sale is made, the collector of the municipality shall send a notice of the application for judgment and sale of the land or lots upon which special assessments remain due and unpaid, the date of sale, a description of the land or lots, and the amount of the special assessments together with interest and costs due thereon. The notice shall be sent by mail, either by letter or post card, postage prepaid, at least 5 days before the date of sale. The notice shall be addressed to the person shown by the county collector's current warrant book to be the party in whose name the general real estate taxes on such property were last assessed, and such notices shall be mailed to each such party at the address shown for such party in the county collector's current warrant book. For each such notice the collector of the municipality shall charge an amount equal to the actual costs, not to exceed 0.02% of the assessed value of each parcel, to be taxed and collected as costs.
(Source: P.A. 91-864, eff. 6-22-00.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-89

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-89) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-89)
    Sec. 9-2-89. In counties having a population of less than 1,000,000, any person owning or claiming land or lots upon which judgment is prayed, as provided in this Division 2, may pay the special taxes, special assessments, interest, and costs due thereon to the collector of the municipality in which the land or lots are situated at any time before sale. On the day fixed for sale, the collector shall report, under oath, to the county clerk, all the land or lots upon which special assessments have been paid, if any, after the time of making the return mentioned in Section 9-2-85 and prior to that day. The clerk shall note this fact opposite each tract or lot upon which those payments have been made. This report shall include a statement by the collector, under oath, that notice of sale has been sent by mail, by letter or post card, as to all other land or lots included in the report as required by Section 9-2-88.
(Source: P.A. 82-1013.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-90

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-90) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-90)
    Sec. 9-2-90. After making the specified sale, the list of lots, parcels of land, and property sold thereat shall be returned to the office of the county clerk and redemption may be made as provided for by the general revenue laws of the State.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-91

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-91) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-91)
    Sec. 9-2-91. In counties having a population of less than 1,000,000, a list of all lots, parcels of land, and property withdrawn from collection at the sale by the corporate authorities levying the tax and a list of all lots, parcels of land, and property charged with delinquent special assessments which were forfeited to the State at that sale, shall be returned by the county clerk to the office of the municipal collector, where payment of any delinquent special assessment so withdrawn from collection or forfeited to the State may be made, as in the case of redemption from sale, at any time thereafter, unless and until again advertised and offered for sale and sold for the non-payment thereof.
(Source: P.A. 82-1013.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-92

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-92) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-92)
    Sec. 9-2-92. In counties having a population of 1,000,000 or more, a list of all lots, parcels of land, and property withdrawn from collection at that sale by the corporate authorities levying the tax and a list of all lots, parcels of land, and property charged with delinquent special assessments which were forfeited to the State at that sale, shall also be returned to the office of the county clerk where payment of any delinquent special assessment so withdrawn from collection or forfeited to the State may be made, as in the case of redemption from sale at any time while the same is withdrawn from the county collector, or forfeited, or thereafter, if again advertised and sold, until the period of redemption at such subsequent sale under the general revenue laws of the State has expired and a tax deed is issued thereon.
(Source: P.A. 82-1013.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-93

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-93) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-93)
    Sec. 9-2-93. In case of such a payment of a withdrawn or forfeited special assessment, the municipal collector or county clerk, as the case may be, shall collect a penalty of 12% on the amount of the forfeiture and on the amount of the withdrawn special assessment together with interest and costs to the date of withdrawal or forfeiture for the first year after the date of that withdrawal or forfeiture, and after that first year interest at the rate of 6% annually. The municipal collector or the county clerk, as the case may be, shall pay over to the officer of the municipality entitled to receive the same, within 30 days after the collection has been made, all special assessments, together with interest, penalties, and also statutory costs advanced by the municipality and collected by him. But if any lot or parcel of land should again be offered for sale, because of failure to pay that delinquent special assessment, and again withdrawn from sale, there shall be no second charge of 12% for the first year following the subsequent withdrawal. Instead, the interest rate shall continue at the rate of 6% annually. There may be second and subsequent charges of 12% for successive forfeitures.
    The municipal collector or county clerk shall be entitled to charge and collect from the person for whom the service is rendered, a fee of 40 cents for each estimate of the amount necessary to pay a withdrawn or forfeited special assessment, including costs, and a fee of $1 for each certificate of deposit for payment of such a withdrawn or forfeited special assessment.
(Source: P.A. 85-1137.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-94

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-94) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-94)
    Sec. 9-2-94. In counties having a population of 500,000 or more, the city comptroller or other officer designated and authorized by the corporate authorities of any municipality which levies any special assessment has the power to collect the amounts due on tracts or lots which have been forfeited or withdrawn from sale, and the interest and penalties due thereon, based upon an estimate of the cost of redemption computed by the county clerk and at a rate to be fixed by the corporate authorities as to the interest and penalties thereon, and he shall issue a receipt therefor. However, the corporate authorities may authorize the municipal officer to waive the penalties for the first year in excess of 7%. The person receiving this receipt shall file it with the county clerk.
    Upon the presentation of such a receipt, the county clerk shall issue to the person a certificate of cancellation setting forth a description of the property, the special assessment warrant, and installment, and the amount received by the municipal officer, and this certificate of cancellation shall be evidence of the redemption of the property therein described. The form of such a certificate of redemption for filing with the county clerk shall be substantially as follows: Receipt of Deposit for Redemption.
Volume .... Page ....
State of IllinoisOffice of (give title of
County of Cookmunicipal office)
    I, (here give name, title of municipal officer), of the (give name of city, village, or incorporated town), do hereby certify that on (insert date), .... deposited in this office .... Dollars for the redemption of .... (describe property) .... which .... withdrawn or forfeited by the collector of this county on (insert date) for the nonpayment of .... installment of special assessment warrant.
    You are hereby authorized and ordered to cancel from the records and files in your office that withdrawal or forfeiture, and issue your certificate of redemption and cancellation.
(insert date).
(insert name of city, village, or incorporated town).
By .... (proper officer).
(Source: P.A. 91-357, eff. 7-29-99.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-95

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-95) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-95)
    Sec. 9-2-95. If the collector receives any money for taxes or assessments, or installments thereof, and gives a receipt therefor, for any land or parcel of land, and afterwards makes a return that the tax assessment, or installment thereof was unpaid, to the State officers authorized to sell land for taxes, or receives the amount so payable after that return has been made, and that property is sold for any tax, assessment, or installment thereof which has been so paid and receipted for by himself or his clerks, the collector and his bondsmen shall be liable to the holder of the certificate given to the purchaser at that sale for double the amount of the face of the certificate. This sum may be demanded in 2 years from the date of the sale, and recovered in any court having jurisdiction of the amount. The municipality in no case shall be liable to the holder of such a certificate.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-96

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-96) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-96)
    Sec. 9-2-96. The collector and the general officer to whom the warrants are returned, shall pay over to the municipal treasury to which the money belongs, all money collected by them, respectively, by virtue of such warrants, or upon any sale for taxes, or otherwise, at such time or times and in such manner as shall be prescribed by ordinance. They shall be allowed such compensation for their services in the collection of these assessments as the ordinance of the municipality may provide, except when their compensation is fixed by a general law.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-97

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-97) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-97)
    Sec. 9-2-97. The general revenue laws of this State, with reference to proceedings to recover judgment for delinquent taxes, the sale of property thereon, the execution of certificates of sale and deeds thereon, the force and effect of such sales and deeds, and all other laws in relation to the enforcement and collection of taxes, and redemption from tax sales, except as otherwise provided in this Division 2, shall be applicable to proceedings to collect the special assessments and special taxes provided for in this Division 2.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-98

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-98) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-98)
    Sec. 9-2-98. Except as otherwise provided in Section 9-2-113, any municipality interested in the collection of any tax or special assessment, in default of other bidders, may become a purchaser at any sale of property to enforce the collection of that tax or special assessment, and by ordinance may authorize and make it the duty of one or more municipal officers to attend such sales and bid thereat in behalf of the municipality. Such a municipality, through its officer or officers, acting under like authority, in default of bidders, may withdraw from collection at such a sale any special assessment or installment thereof levied by it on any lot, parcel of land, or property subject to sale. But such a withdrawal from collection shall not operate to cancel the assessment or impair the lien of the municipality so withdrawing it, and the assessment shall remain delinquent and payable at the office of the municipal collector or county clerk, with all fees, costs, penalties, interest, and charges that have accrued thereon. Such a lot, parcel of land, or property, may be readvertised and resold at any subsequent tax sale for such delinquent special assessments or installments thereof.
    Where suit is instituted by a municipality to foreclose the lien of special assessments at the request of the owner of real property or his agent, the corporate authorities shall have the power to provide by ordinance for the payment by the owner of reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the municipality in connection with the suit. Any moneys collected for such purpose shall be expended by the municipality in the same manner and for the same purposes as provided for in Section 8-1-10.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-99

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-99) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-99)
    Sec. 9-2-99. Except as otherwise provided in Section 9-2-113, no person obtaining contracts from the municipality and agreeing to be paid out of special assessments or special taxes, has any claim or lien upon the municipality in any event, except from the collection of special assessments or special taxes made or to be made for the work contracted for. However, the municipality shall cause collections and payments to be made with all reasonable diligence. If it appears that such an assessment or tax cannot be levied or collected, the municipality, nevertheless, is not in any way liable to a contractor in case of failure to collect the assessment or tax, but, so far as it can legally do so, with all reasonable diligence, it shall cause a valid assessment or assessments, or special taxes, to be levied and collected to defray the cost of the work until all contractors are fully paid. Any contractor is entitled to the summary relief of mandamus or injunction to enforce the provisions of this section.
    The municipal treasurer shall keep a separate account of each special assessment warrant number, and of the money received thereunder.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-100

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-100) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-100)
    Sec. 9-2-100. Except as otherwise provided in Section 9-2-113, any work or other public improvement, to be paid for in whole or in part by special assessment or special taxation, when the expense thereof will exceed $10,000, shall be constructed by contract let to the lowest responsible bidder in the manner prescribed in this Division 2. Such contracts shall be approved by the president of the board of local improvements.
    In case of any work which it is estimated will not cost more than $10,000, if after receiving bids it appears to the board of local improvements that the work can be performed better and cheaper by the municipality, the corporate authorities of the municipality shall perform that work and employ the necessary help therefor. The cost of that work by the municipality in no case shall be more than the lowest bid received.
(Source: P.A. 96-138, eff. 8-7-09.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-101

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-101) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-101)
    Sec. 9-2-101. Except as otherwise provided in Section 9-2-113, if the ordinance provides for alternate specifications for the kind, nature, character, and description of a proposed improvement, or the materials to be used in its construction, and more than one estimate has been prepared, then the assessing officer or commissioners appointed to make the assessment shall make his or their report and assessment roll, based upon the highest estimate of the cost of the proposed improvement.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-102

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-102) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-102)
    Sec. 9-2-102. Except as otherwise provided in Section 9-2-113, within 90 days after judgment of confirmation of any special assessment or special tax, levied in pursuance of this Division 2, has been entered, if there is no appeal perfected, or other stay of proceedings by a court having jurisdiction, or in case the judgment for the condemnation of any property for any such improvement, or the judgment of confirmation as to any property is appealed from, then, if the petitioner files in the cause a written election to proceed with the work, notwithstanding the appeal, or other stay, steps shall be taken to let the contract for the work in the manner provided in this Division 2. If the judgment of condemnation or of confirmation of the special tax or special assessment levied for the work is appealed from, or stayed by order of a court having jurisdiction, and the petitioner files no such election, then the steps provided in this Division 2 for the letting of the contract for the work shall be taken within 15 days after the final determination of the appeal, or the determination of the stay, unless the proceeding is abandoned as provided in this Division 2.
(Source: P.A. 84-551.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-103

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-103) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-103)
    Sec. 9-2-103. Except as otherwise provided in Section 9-2-113, notice shall be given by the board of local improvements that bids will be received for the construction of such an improvement, either as a whole or in such sections as the board shall specify in its notice, in accordance with the ordinance therefor. This notice shall state the time of opening of the bids, and shall further state where the specifications for the improvement are to be found, and whether the contracts are to be paid in cash or in bonds, and if in bonds, then the rate of interest the vouchers or bonds shall draw. The notice shall be published at least twice, not more than 30 nor less than 15 days in advance of the opening of the bids, in one or more newspapers designated by the board of local improvements in an order entered in its records, published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality.
    Proposals or bids may be made either for the work as a whole or for specified sections thereof. All proposals or bids offered shall be accompanied by cash, or by a check payable to the order of the president of the board of local improvements in his official capacity, certified by a responsible bank, for an amount which shall not be less than 10% of the aggregate of the proposal, or by a bid bond, for an amount which shall be not less than 10% of the aggregate of the proposal. These proposals or bids shall be delivered to the board of local improvements. That board, in open session, at the time and place fixed in the specified notice, shall examine and publicly declare the proposals or bids. However, no proposals or bids shall be considered unless accompanied by such a check or cash.
(Source: P.A. 91-296, eff. 1-1-00.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-104

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-104) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-104)
    Sec. 9-2-104. Except as otherwise provided in Section 9-2-113, the successful bidder for the construction of such an improvement shall be required to enter into bond in a sum equal to one-third of the amount of his bid with sureties to be approved by the president of the board of local improvements. This bond shall be filed with the board of local improvements, or where there is no board of local improvements, with the municipal clerk. When entering into the contract for the construction of an improvement the bond shall provide that the contractor shall well and faithfully perform and execute the work in all respects according to the complete and detailed specifications, and full and complete drawings, profiles, and models therefor, and according to the time and terms and conditions of the contract, and also, that the bidder and contractor shall promptly pay all debts incurred by him in the prosecution of the work, including those for labor, and materials furnished.
    Suit may be brought on the bond in case of default, or failure to pay these debts promptly, by and in the name of the municipality for all damages sustained either by the municipality, or by any person interested or for the damages sustained by the municipality and all parties in interest, or by any beneficiary or party interested, in the name of the municipality for the use of the party interested as beneficial plaintiff, to recover for the labor and materials furnished. However, in no case shall costs be adjudged against the municipality in any suit brought by any party in interest wherein the municipality is the nominal, but not the beneficial, plaintiff.
    In advertising for bids or proposals for the construction of such an improvement, the board of local improvements shall give notice that such a bond will be required, and all bids or proposals shall contain an offer to furnish such a bond upon the acceptance of such a bid or proposal.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-105

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-105) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-105)
    Sec. 9-2-105. Except as otherwise provided in Section 9-2-113, the board of local improvements may reject any and all proposals or bids, should they deem it best for the public good. If the board is of the opinion that a combination exists between contractors, either to limit the number of bidders, or to increase the contract price, and that the lowest bid is made in pursuance thereof, the board shall reject all proposals or bids. The board may reject the bid of any party who has been delinquent or unfaithful in any former contract with the municipality. It shall reject all proposals or bids other than the lowest regular proposals or bids of any responsible bidder and may award the contract for the specified work or improvement to the lowest responsible bidder at the prices named in his bid. Such an award shall be recorded in the record of its proceedings. Such an award, if any, shall be made within 20 days after the time fixed for receiving bids.
    If no award is made within that time, another advertisement for proposals or bids for the performance of the work, as in the first instance, shall be made, and thereafter the board shall proceed in the manner above provided in this Division 2. Such a re-advertisement shall be deemed a rejection of all former bids, and thereupon the respective checks and bonds corresponding to the bids so rejected shall be returned to the proper parties. However, the check accompanying any accepted proposal or bid shall be retained in the possession of the president of the board until the contract for doing the work, as hereinafter provided, has been entered into either by the lowest responsible bidder or by the owners of a majority of the frontage, whereupon the certified check shall be returned to the bidder. But if that bidder fails, neglects, or refuses to enter into a contract to perform that work or improvement, as provided in this Division 2, the certified check accompanying his bid and the amount therein mentioned, shall be declared to be forfeited to the municipality, and shall be collected by it and paid into its fund for the repairing and maintenance of like improvements. Any bond forfeited may be prosecuted, and the amount due thereon collected and paid into the same fund.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-106

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-106) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-106)
    Sec. 9-2-106. Except as otherwise provided in Section 9-2-113, whenever any contract has been awarded to any bidder for the construction of any waterworks system, bridge, or viaduct referred to in Section 9-2-19, the bid of the party to whom the contract has been awarded and the award therefor shall be treated as provisional and shall not be binding upon the party to whom the contract is awarded, or upon the municipality, until the levying of the tax provided for in Section 9-2-38 has been authorized by the electors of that municipality voting at an election to be held as provided in Section 9-2-38. The provisions of this Section 9-2-106 shall not apply to any city having a population of 500,000 or more.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-107

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-107) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-107)
    Sec. 9-2-107. Except as otherwise provided in Section 9-2-113, any owner or person interested in any of the property assessed and any bidder shall be entitled to a hearing before the board on any question connected with any such award.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-108

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-108) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-108)
    Sec. 9-2-108. Except as otherwise provided in Section 9-2-113, a notice of such an award of contract shall be published in one or more newspapers, designated by the board of local improvements in an order entered in its records, published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-109

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-109) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-109)
    Sec. 9-2-109. Except as otherwise provided in Section 9-2-113, the owners of a majority of the frontage of the lots and land upon the street wherein the work is to be done, or their agents, who take oath that they are such owners or agents, shall not be required to present sealed proposals or bids, but, within 10 days after the first publication of the notice of such an award, may elect to take the work, and enter into a written contract to do the whole work at 10% less than the price at which the contract has been awarded.
    Should those owners fail to elect to take the work, and to enter into a written contract therefor within 10 days, or to commence the work within 30 days after the first publication of the award, and to prosecute the work with diligence, the board of local improvements shall enter into a contract with the original bidder, to whom the contract was awarded, at the prices specified in his bid.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-110

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-110) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-110)
    Sec. 9-2-110. Except as otherwise provided in Section 9-2-113, if such original bidder fails or refuses for 20 days after the first publication of the notice of award, or in case a contract is made with the owners, and default by them, then, within 10 days after notice that the owners are in default, to enter into a contract, which shall be simultaneously executed by the municipality and signed by the president of the board of local improvements and attested by the municipal clerk under the municipal seal, then the board of local improvements, without further proceedings, shall again advertise for proposals or bids, as in the first instance, and award the contract for the work to the then regular lowest bidder. The bids of all persons, and the election of all owners as specified in Section 9-2-109 who have failed to enter into the contract as provided in this Division 2, shall be rejected in any bidding or election subsequent to the first for the same work.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-111

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-111) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-111)
    Sec. 9-2-111. Except as otherwise provided in Section 9-2-113, if the owners or contractors, who may have taken any contract, do not complete the work within the time mentioned in the contract, or within such further time as the board of local improvements may give them, the board may relet the unfinished portions of that work, after pursuing the formalities prescribed hereinbefore for the letting of the whole in the first instance.
    All contractors, contracting owners included, at the time of executing any contract for such public work, shall execute a bond to the satisfaction and approval of the board of local improvements of the municipality, in such sum as the board deems adequate, conditioned for the faithful performance of the contract. The sureties shall justify, before some person competent to administer an oath, in double the amount mentioned in that bond, over and above all statutory exemptions.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-112

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-112) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-112)
    Sec. 9-2-112. Except as otherwise provided in Section 9-2-38, the board of local improvements in cities of 500,000 and over, may appoint an engineer for the board, and such assistant engineers, clerks, and inspectors as may be necessary to carry into effect the purposes of this Division 2.
    The board is hereby authorized to make or cause to be made, the written contracts, and receive all bonds authorized by this Division 2, and to do any other act, expressed or implied, that pertains to the execution of the work provided for by such an ordinance. The board shall fix the time for the commencement of the work under such an ordinance and for the completion of the work under all contracts entered into by it. This work shall be prosecuted with diligence thereafter to completion and the board may extend the time so fixed from time to time, as they may think best for the public good. The work to be done pursuant to such contracts in all cases must be done under the direction and, except where the assessment is divided into installments, to the satisfaction of the board of local improvements, and all contracts made therefor must contain a provision to that effect, and also express notice that in no case, except as otherwise provided in the ordinance, or the judgment of the court, will the board, or municipality, except as otherwise provided in this Division 2, or any officer thereof, be liable for any portion of the expenses, nor for any delinquency of persons or property assessed.
    The acceptance by the board of any improvement shall be conclusive in the proceeding to make the assessment, and in all proceedings to collect the assessment, or installments thereof, on all persons and property assessed therefor, that the work has been performed substantially according to the requirements of the ordinance therefor. But if any property owner is injured by any failure so to construct the improvement, or suffers any pecuniary loss thereby, he may recover the amount of the injury in a civil action against the municipality making the improvement, if the action is commenced within one year from the date of the acceptance of the work by the board of local improvements.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-113

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-113) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-113)
    Sec. 9-2-113. In any case where an improvement is to be constructed with the aid and assistance of any agency of the Federal Government, or any other governmental agency, the provisions of Sections 9-2-100 through 9-2-112 shall not apply where they conflict with this section. The board of local improvements in cities having a population of 500,000 or more and the corporate authorities in municipalities having a population of less than 500,000 may proceed at any time within 90 days after the judgment of confirmation has been entered in the construction of the work. Within 90 days after the judgment of confirmation the board of local improvements in cities having a population of 500,000 or more and the corporate authorities in municipalities having a population of less than 500,000, shall adopt a resolution determining to proceed with the construction of the work, publish the resolution within 10 days in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality.
    Ten days after the publishing of this resolution a copy thereof, properly certified, shall be filed in the court in which the judgment of confirmation was entered. This resolution shall be authority for the issuing of the warrant to the collector for the collection of the assessment. Each assessment shall draw interest from the date of passage of the resolution of intention to proceed with the work, as provided in Sections 9-2-48 through 9-2-51.
    After this resolution has been filed and a warrant issued to the collector for the collection of the assessment, the municipality may issue bonds or vouchers to anticipate the collection of the unpaid portions of all installments of the assessment, including the first installment if it has not been certified delinquent, for the purpose of applying the proceeds of the bonds toward paying the cost of the improvement, including all expenses of making, levying, collecting the assessment and engineering and attorneys' fees. These bonds if issued shall be sold for not less than par and accrued interest and the proceeds used for that purpose, or the bonds may be issued, for not less than par and accrued interest, in payment for materials, labor, or services.
    No person furnishing materials or supplying labor for the construction of any such local improvement shall have any claim or lien against the municipality except from the collection of the special assessments or special taxes made or to be made for that work, or from the proceeds of the sale of bonds to anticipate the collection of the same in case such bonds have been sold.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-114

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-114) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-114)
    Sec. 9-2-114. Except as otherwise provided in Section 9-2-117, within 30 days after the final completion and, where required, acceptance of the work, as provided in Section 9-2-112, the board of local improvements shall have the cost thereof, including the cost of engineering services, certified in writing to the court in which the assessment was confirmed, together with an amount estimated by the board to be required to pay the accruing interest on bonds or vouchers issued to anticipate collection. Thereupon, if the total amount assessed for the improvement upon the public and private property exceeds the cost of the improvement, all of that excess, except the amount required to pay such interest as is provided for in this Division 2, shall be abated and the judgment reduced proportionately to the public and private property owners and shall be credited pro rata upon the respective assessments for the improvement under the direction of the court.
    In case the assessment is collectible in installments, this reduction shall be made so that all installments shall be equal in amount, except that all fractional amounts shall be added to the first installment so as to leave the remaining installments in the aggregate equal in amount and each a multiple of $100. If prior to the entry of the order abating and reducing the assessment the assessment has been certified for collection pursuant to the provisions of Section 9-2-76, and any of the installments of the assessment so certified for collection have become due and payable, the reduction and abatement above referred to shall be made pro rata upon the other installments. The intent and meaning of this is that no property owner shall be required to pay to the collector a greater amount than his proportionate share of the cost of the work and of the interest that may accrue thereon.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-115

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-115) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-115)
    Sec. 9-2-115. In every assessment proceeding in which the assessment is divided into installments, the board of local improvements shall state in the certificate whether or not the improvement conforms substantially to the requirements of the original ordinance for the construction of the improvements, and shall make an application to the court to consider and determine whether or not the facts stated in the certificate are true. Thereupon the court, upon such an application, shall fix a time and place for a hearing upon the application, and shall record the application. The time of this hearing shall be not less than 15 days after the filing of the certificate and application. Public notice shall be given at least twice of the time and place fixed for that hearing by publishing in a newspaper, in the same manner and for the same period as provided in this Division 2 for publishing notice of application for the confirmation of the original assessment, the publication of this notice to be not more than 30 nor less than 15 days before the day fixed by the order for that hearing.
    At the time and place fixed by the notice or at any time thereafter, the court shall proceed to hear the application and any objection which may be filed thereto within the time fixed in the order. Upon that hearing the specified certificate of the board of local improvements shall be prima facie evidence that the matters and things stated are true, but if any part thereof is controverted by objections duly filed thereto, the court shall hear and determine the objections in a summary manner and shall enter an order according to the fact.
(Source: P.A. 79-1361.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-116

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-116) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-116)
    Sec. 9-2-116. If upon the hearing the court finds against the allegations of the certificate, it shall enter an order accordingly. The board of local improvements shall then procure the completion of the improvement in substantial accordance with the ordinance. The board, from time to time, may file additional or supplemental applications or petitions in respect thereto, until the court eventually is satisfied that the allegations of the certificate or applications are true, and that the improvement is constructed in substantial accordance with the ordinance.
    If before the entry of such an order upon such a certificate there has been issued to the contractor in the progress of any such work, bonds to apply upon the contract price thereof, that contractor or the then owner or holder of those bonds, shall be entitled to receive in lieu thereof new bonds of equivalent amount, dated and issued after the entry of that order. Nothing contained in Sections 9-2-114 through 9-2-116 shall apply to any proceedings under Sections 9-2-72 and 9-2-73, or either of them, for the confirmation of new assessments, levied to pay for the cost of work already done.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-117

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-117) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-117)
    Sec. 9-2-117. Where an improvement has been constructed with the aid of any agency of the Federal government, or other governmental agency, the provisions of Sections 9-2-114 through 9-2-116 shall not apply except as to the manner of the final hearing. In that case, upon completion of the project the board of local improvements shall adopt a resolution accepting the project as constructed in full conformance with the ordinance and specifications therefor and approving the cost of the work upon its completion as being in compliance with the ordinance and specifications. Whereupon a certified copy of this resolution shall be filed in the court in which the judgment of confirmation was entered and a hearing had upon the cost and completion in the same manner as is provided in Sections 9-2-114 through 9-2-116.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-118

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-118) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-118)
    Sec. 9-2-118. The board of local improvements shall designate someone to carefully inspect the entire work done pursuant to any such proceeding and contract, and the materials therefor, during the progress of the work, to the end that the contractor shall comply fully and adequately with all the provisions of the ordinance, and of the contract under which the work is to be done, and the specifications therefor. Upon the complaint of any property owner that the work or materials do not comply with those requirements, the president of the board of local improvements shall either examine the work and materials himself, or designate some member of the board to do so. The president of the board shall make a personal examination, and certify in writing as to the result thereof. This written certificate shall be filed with the papers pertaining to the board, and shall be open to public inspection at any time.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-119

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-119) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-119)
    Sec. 9-2-119. For the purpose of anticipating the collection of the second and succeeding installments, provided for in this Division 2, a municipality may issue bonds, payable out of these installments, bearing interest at a rate specified in the ordinance referred to in Section 9-2-10 of this Code and not more than the rate the installments of the assessment against which the bonds are issued bear, payable annually and signed by such officers as may be by ordinance prescribed. Bonds shall be issued in sums of $100, or some multiple thereof, and shall be dated and draw interest from the date of their issuance. Each bond shall state on its face out of which installment it is payable, and shall state, by number or other designation, the assessment to which that installment belongs. The principal of these bonds shall not exceed, in the aggregate, the amount of the deferred installments, and shall be divided into as many series as there are deferred installments.
    However, if there is a surplus to the credit of any such installment which is not required for the payment of any vouchers or bonds issued against that installment, that surplus shall be applied toward the payment of any outstanding vouchers or bonds already issued or to be issued, as the case may be, against any other installment or installments.
    Each series shall become due at some time in the year in which the corresponding installment will mature, the date to conform, as nearly as may be, to the time when that installment will be actually collected. This time shall be estimated and determined by the municipal officers issuing the bonds. But it is lawful to provide in the case of any one or more of the bonds in any series, that that bond or bonds shall not become due until some subsequent date, not later than December 31 next succeeding the January in which the installment against which that series is issued will mature.
The bonds may be in the following form:
State of Illinois)
                 ) ss
County of .......)
$............................
Series No. ...................


Bond No. .....................
.............................
of ...........................
Improvement Bond
    The .... of .... in .... County, Illinois, for value received, promises to pay to the bearer on (insert date) the sum of .... dollars, with interest thereon from date hereof, at the rate of ....%, payable annually on presentation of the coupons hereto annexed.
    Both principal and interest of this bond are payable at the office of the treasurer of said .... of .....
    This bond is issued to anticipate the collection of a part of the .... installment of special assessment No. .... levied for the purpose of .... which installment bears interest from (insert date), and this bond and the interest thereon are payable solely out of the installment when collected.
    Dated (insert date).
 
    The bond may have coupons attached to represent the interest to accrue thereon.
    In lieu of the bonds described in this Section, a municipality may issue bonds of the type described in Section 9-2-127, but all bonds issued under any one special assessment proceeding must be of the same type.
    Public Act 77-1185 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 103-154, eff. 6-30-23.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-120

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-120) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-120)
    Sec. 9-2-120. The court having jurisdiction of the original assessment proceeding is authorized at any time after the assessment has been confirmed to extend the time of payment of the assessment, or any installment thereof, whether due or not due, heretofore or hereafter levied, and in case securities have been issued, to refund the securities and past due interest thereon, heretofore or hereafter issued in anticipation of the collection of the assessment or any installment thereof levied under the provisions of this Division 2, or any part thereof, and past due interest thereon (unless such past due interest is waived). In cases where no securities have been issued, the provisions of this section as to refunding securities shall not apply but the court, on petition of the municipality, has jurisdiction to extend the time of payment of the assessment. Securities not due may be refunded only when the holders thereof surrender the securities in exchange for refunding securities issued in lieu thereof, or deposit the securities as hereinafter provided and agree to accept payment therefor in cash in an amount not exceeding the par value thereof, together with accrued interest. This payment is to be made out of the proceeds of the sale by the municipality of those refunding securities. All securities against any installment to be refunded shall be so surrendered or deposited.
    The specified court is hereby vested with authority to divide any assessment or any installment or installments thereof into a greater number of installments than was originally provided for in the order confirming the assessment and to fix the amount of each installment, if, in its judgment, such a re-division into a greater number of installments is for the best interest of all parties concerned.
    As used in this section and Sections 9-2-121 through 9-2-124, "securities" means bonds, coupons (except bonds or coupons issued under Sections 9-2-127 through 9-2-129) and vouchers, public benefit vouchers, and warrants and accrued interest.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-121

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-121) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-121)
    Sec. 9-2-121. Whenever it is desired to extend the time of payment of any assessment or any of the installments thereof and issue refunding securities, any municipality that has issued securities in anticipation of the collection of the special assessment levied under the provisions of this Division 2, upon a petition of 75% of the holders of any securities issued against any assessment or any installment or installments thereof addressed to the corporate authorities of the issuing municipality, shall adopt an ordinance directing and providing for the extension of the time of payment of the assessment or any of the installments thereof and the sale and exchange of refunding securities in anticipation of the collection of the special assessment or any of the installments thereof the time of payment of which is to be extended. The ordinance so adopted shall direct the filing of a petition in the court having jurisdiction of the original assessment. In the ordinance, the municipality shall establish a date of issue of those refunding securities and this date of issue shall be also the date from which interest on those refunding securities shall run and from which interest on the assessment so extended shall run. The ordinance for this refunding shall refer to the original assessment proceeding and no estimate or recommendation by the board of local improvements shall be required.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-122

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-122) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-122)
    Sec. 9-2-122. The court shall hear the proceeding in a summary manner without a jury and there shall be no hearing on benefits or on any legal objections not arising subsequent and incidental to the proceeding provided for in Sections 9-2-120 through 9-2-124. No judgment confirming any such proceeding shall be entered until all unpaid securities have been either deposited in the court or with some depository under an escrow agreement approved by the court. The petition shall set forth the amount of the assessment or installments to be extended, the date of confirmation of the original assessment, the rate of interest of the original assessment, the amount of cash on hand in the particular assessment or installments, the unpaid securities or other obligations to be refunded, the date of maturity of the unpaid securities, and the rate of interest the unpaid securities bear. This petition shall also state that the holders of the securities issued in anticipation of the collection of the assessment or installments, will surrender their securities in exchange for refunding securities to be issued under the provisions of Sections 9-2-120 through 9-2-124, or accept in payment thereof an amount not exceeding the par value thereof, with accrued interest thereon. This petition shall also state what assessment or installments thereof are desired to be refunded, the desired maturity and the rate of interest of the extended installments, and the maturity, amount, and rate of interest of the refunding securities sought to be issued.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-123

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-123) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-123)
    Sec. 9-2-123. Accompanying the petition there shall be filed an assessment roll setting forth a description of the lots, blocks, tracts, and parcels of land assessed in the original proceeding, the total amount of the unpaid installments, and the interest thereon proposed to be extended against each tract, the amount, number and due date of each installment of the proposed extended assessment.
    The assessment as extended shall be collected in the same manner as the original assessment.
    When this petition is filed it shall be presented to the court and if found to be in proper form the court shall set the petition for hearing at such date as will enable the clerk of the court to give at least 10 days' notice of the hearing thereon, and it is the duty of the clerk to publish a notice at least twice, not more than 30 nor less than 15 days before the date set for hearing, in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality. This notice shall set forth the filing of the petition, the docket and warrant number of the assessment and the installment or installments thereof proposed to be extended and the number of installments in which it is proposed to divide the extended assessment. The notice shall also state when and where the court will hear objections to the petition.
    At this hearing the court may extend the time of payment of one or more installments of the assessment, change the number of installments in which the assessment is divided, and subject to the provisions of Sections 9-2-120 through 9-2-124, provide for the details of the issuance of the refunding securities, in accordance with the prayer of the petition, and enter an order confirming the assessment as extended.
    Any property owner may pay the original assessment or any installment to be extended within 10 days after the entry of such an order. Upon the expiration of 10 days after the entry of such an order the corporate authorities shall issue the refunding securities authorized by the order of the court, but the delivery of the refunding securities shall be simultaneous with the surrender of the securities to be refunded or paid. The securities so surrendered shall be immediately cancelled. The collection and payment of the extended assessment and the securities issued under Sections 9-2-120 through 9-2-124 shall be in the manner as now provided by law.
(Source: P.A. 79-1361.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-124

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-124) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-124)
    Sec. 9-2-124. Any assessment and all installments, the time for collection of which has been extended, shall continue to be a lien on the land assessed the same as in the original assessment and the refunding securities issued under the provisions of Section 9-2-120 through 9-2-124 shall be payable therefrom.
    Whenever the refunding of securities and the extending of the time of the payment of assessments or installments thereof include assessments or installments past due and these assessments or installments or any part thereof have been returned delinquent, withdrawn, or forfeited as provided by law, the court, in the order extending the time of payment and authorizing the refunding of the securities, shall order the county collector to withdraw those assessments or installments from the delinquent list and order the proper officers to release all property forfeited or withdrawn on account of those assessments or installments, the time of payment of which is to be extended, by a proper entry upon the tax sale and judgment record of the county. The county clerk shall charge the security holders a fee of 35 cents for each such service rendered by him in connection therewith.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-125

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-125) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-125)
    Sec. 9-2-125. Whenever, in a proceeding under Sections 9-2-120 through 9-2-124, the refunding of securities and the extending of the time of payment of any assessment or installments thereof include an assessment or installments past due and the property against which the past due assessment or installments or any part thereof were levied has been sold at a sale of property to enforce the collection of the past due assessment to the municipality levying the assessment and the municipality has not paid the purchase price at that sale and a certificate of purchase has been issued and delivered to the municipality, this past due assessment or installments or any part thereof shall be extended, and the securities issued to anticipate their collection shall be refunded, as in the case of an assessment returned delinquent, withdrawn, or forfeited, and the lien of the original assessment and of the certificate of purchase shall be continued and preserved by the assessment as extended.
    In such a case the court in which the proceeding is pending, in the order extending the time of payment and authorizing the refunding of the securities, shall order the municipality levying the assessment to present its certificate of purchase to the county clerk. The county clerk shall cancel this certificate by endorsing thereon the words "cancelled by assessment as extended" and shall enter a note of such cancellation upon his tax, judgment, sale redemption, and forfeiture record. Where this certificate or evidence thereof has been recorded with the recorder of deeds or registered with the registrar of titles the court shall order the county clerk to issue a certificate to the municipality showing the legal description of all lots, blocks, tracts, and parcels of land against which a certificate or evidence thereof has been recorded or registered and reciting the cancellation of the certificate of purchase by virtue of the extension of the assessment and refunding of the securities. This certificate shall be filed by the municipality with the recorder or the registrar of titles, as the case may be. Thereupon the lien of that assessment as extended shall stand in lieu of the lien of the original assessment and of the certificate of purchase, and the assessment as extended shall be collected in the same manner as the original assessment.
    The county clerk shall receive for his services rendered as set forth in this section a fee of 35 cents for each certificate so cancelled. This fee, together with the fees of the recorder and of the registrar of titles shall be paid by the security holders.
(Source: P.A. 83-358.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-126

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-126) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-126)
    Sec. 9-2-126. Whenever any voucher, bond or interest coupon issued by a municipality in anticipation of the collection of special assessments under any of the provisions of this Division 2 has been lost, destroyed or stolen and proof is made to the official of the municipality charged with making payments on the voucher, bond or interest coupon that the loss, theft or destruction occurred while the voucher, bond or interest coupon was owned by and in possession of the claimant, such official shall issue or cause to be issued and delivered to the claimant a duplicate of such voucher, bond or interest coupon alleged to have been lost, destroyed or stolen after first indorsing on the duplicate all payment of principal and interest made on the original voucher, bond or interest coupon. However, the claimant shall prior to issuance of any such duplicate execute and deliver to the municipality a bond in a penalty at least double the amount of the principal of such voucher, bond or interest coupon alleged to have been lost, destroyed or stolen with sufficient security to be approved by the municipal official, conditioned to indemnify the municipality against all claims by any other person on account of such voucher, bond or interest coupon and against all costs and expenses by reason thereof.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-127

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-127) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-127)
    Sec. 9-2-127. In lieu of the bonds authorized in Section 9-2-119, the municipality upon the written request of the holders of all of the outstanding and unpaid vouchers issued in payment of the work, may issue and deliver to such voucher holders, in exchange for such vouchers, bonds provided for in this Section 9-2-127, provided that prior to the receipt of such request the municipality has not issued or has not made any commitment to issue any bonds the funds from which are to be used toward paying such outstanding and unpaid vouchers in full. The bonds shall be dated as of and shall draw interest from the date of their issuance, except when issued in exchange for vouchers theretofore issued in payment of the work. In such latter case the bonds shall be issued in the principal amount of the unpaid balance of the vouchers and shall bear the same date as the vouchers for which they are exchanged or the date to which interest was last paid on the vouchers, and the bonds shall draw interest from such date. The bonds shall be issued at not less than their par value. The bonds shall be executed by such officers as may be prescribed by ordinance of such municipality, with the corporate seal attached. The bonds shall bear interest at a rate specified in the ordinance referred to in Section 9-2-10 of this Code and of not more than the rate the installments of the assessment against which the bonds are issued bear. The bonds shall recite specifically that they are payable solely and only from the assessment levied for the payment of the cost of the improvement, designating the improvement for which the assessment has been levied, and shall mature on or before December 31 next succeeding the January 2 on which the last installment shall mature. Interest coupons attached to the bonds shall bear the official or facsimile signatures of the same officers who signed the bonds and shall be made payable at the office of the treasurer of the municipality. The bonds shall be numbered consecutively beginning with number one upwards and shall be payable in their numerical order and redeemable prior to maturity in numerical order as hereinafter provided. Each of the bonds issued pursuant to this Section 9-2-127 shall bear a legend on the face of the bond printed in bold face type and in a paragraph by itself to the effect that the bond is one of a series of bonds which are to be paid and redeemed in numerical order and not on a pro-rata basis.
    As used in this Section and in Sections 9-2-128 and 9-2-129, "treasurer" with respect to municipalities in which a comptroller is elected or appointed means treasurer or comptroller.
    Public Act 77-1185 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 103-154, eff. 6-30-23.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-128

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-128) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-128)
    Sec. 9-2-128. The bonds authorized in Section 9-2-127 may be in the following form:
United States of America
Number Dollars
.... ....
State of Illinois County of ....
.... of ....
IMPROVEMENT BOND
    KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That the .... of ...., in the County of ...., State of Illinois, hereby acknowledges itself to owe, and for value received promises to pay to the BEARER, the sum of .... Dollars ($....) on the .... day of ....,...., but subject to prepayment at the par value hereof at any time as hereinafter provided, together with interest thereon at the rate of .... per cent (....%) per annum, from date hereof until paid, payable on the .... day of ....,...., and annually thereafter on the .... day of .... in each year on presentation and surrender of the interest coupons hereto attached.
    Both principal and interest on this bond are payable at the office of the treasurer of said .... of ...., in lawful money of the United States of America.
    This bond is issued in exchange for part of the vouchers issued in payment of the work done under Special Assessment No. ...., levied for the purpose of ...., which assessment bears interest from the .... day of ....,...., and this bond and the interest thereon are payable solely out of the installments of the assessment when collected.
    THIS BOND IS ONE OF A SERIES OF BONDS WHICH ARE TO BE PAID AND REDEEMED IN NUMERICAL ORDER AND NOT ON A PRO-RATA BASIS.
    The bonds in the series, aggregating .... Dollars ($....), are numbered from .... to .... inclusive, bonds numbered .... to .... being of the denomination of $.... each, and bonds numbered .... to .... being of the denomination of $.... each.
    By the terms of the statute and ordinance authorizing these bonds, whenever there shall be sufficient funds in the hands of the treasurer of the .... of ...., after the payment of all interest due on the bonds, and after the establishment of such reserve, if any, as the treasurer in his discretion may deem advisable to pay interest to become due at the next interest coupon date, to prepay one or more of the bonds, then it is the duty of such treasurer to call and pay such bond or bonds. The treasurer shall cause notice of such call for prepayment to be published in some newspaper of general circulation in the .... of ...., Illinois, not less than 5 nor more than 30 days prior to the date fixed for prepayment. If no newspaper is published in the municipality, such notice shall be published in a newspaper with a general circulation in the municipality, and if there be no such newspaper, such notice shall be posted in at least 3 prominent places within the municipality. This bond will cease to bear interest on and after the date so fixed for prepayment. The presentation of the bond will waive the necessity of giving notice of its call for payment. Bonds shall be paid in numerical order beginning with the lowest numbered outstanding bond.
    IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the .... of .... has caused its corporate seal to be hereto affixed, and this bond to be signed by the officers prescribed by ordinance, and the coupons hereto attached to be signed by such officials by their original or facsimile signatures, which officials, if facsimile signatures are used, do adopt by the execution hereof as and for their proper signatures their respective facsimile signatures appearing on the coupons, all as of the .... day of ....,..... .... ....
SEAL
    Interest coupons which may be attached to bonds authorized in this section may be in the following form: Coupon No. .... $....
    On the .... day of ....,...., unless the bond to which this coupon is attached shall have theretofore been called for payment at an earlier date and payment made or provided for,
    The .... of .... in the County of ...., State of Illinois, will pay to BEARER .... Dollars ($....), out of funds realized from the collections of Special assessment No. .... of the municipality, at the office of the treasurer of the municipality, for interest due on that day on its improvement bond dated as of the .... day of ....,.... BOND NO. .....
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-129

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-129) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-129)
    Sec. 9-2-129. The municipality shall have the right to call and pay the bonds authorized in Section 9-2-127, or any number thereof, in the following manner:
    Whenever there are sufficient funds in the hands of the treasurer to redeem one or more of the bonds, after the payment of all interest due, and after the establishment of such reserve, if any, as the treasurer in his discretion may deem advisable to pay interest to become due at the next interest coupon date, the treasurer, by publication or posting of notice as provided in this section, shall call and pay such bond or bonds. The treasurer shall cause notice of such call for payment to be published in a newspaper published in the municipality, or if no newspaper is published therein, then in a newspaper with a general circulation within the municipality, and if there be no such newspaper, then by posting in at least 3 prominent places within the municipality. The notice shall specify the number or numbers of the bonds called, designating the assessment against which the bonds have been issued, and directing presentation of such bonds for payment and cancellation, and indicating that interest will cease on the bonds not less than 5 nor more than 30 days from the date of publication of such notice or posting, and thereafter the bonds shall cease to bear interest. The presentation of any bond to the treasurer for payment shall waive the necessity of giving notice of its call for payment.
    The treasurer upon accumulation of sufficient funds shall pay one or more bonds and shall call and pay such bonds. Any bondholder or holder of any interest coupon appertaining to any bond, after giving reasonable notice, shall be entitled to summary relief by mandamus or injunction to enforce these provisions.
    When bonds are issued under Section 9-2-127, all collections of the special assessment installments and all interest collected shall constitute a single fund which shall be applied first to the payment of interest due, and to the establishment of such reserve, if any, as the treasurer in his discretion may deem advisable to pay interest to become due at the next interest coupon date, and then to the redemption and payment of bonds as provided herein. However, in municipalities having a population of less than 500,000, where the ordinance for the improvement provides for the collection of costs, collections made on the first installment shall be used first to pay such costs, and any surplus shall be used to pay bonds and interest thereon as provided herein. Provision as to redemption and call of the bonds shall be inserted in each of the bonds issued in accordance with the provisions of this Section 9-2-129.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-130

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-130) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-130)
    Sec. 9-2-130. The bonds may be sold, or paid to the contractor having the contract for the improvement for which the assessment was levied, at not less than their par value and interest accrued to time of delivery, whether sold, or paid to the contractor.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-131

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-131) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-131)
    Sec. 9-2-131. Payment for any improvement done or performed under the provisions of this Division 2, to be paid for out of any special assessment or special tax levied in installments, as provided in this Division 2, may be made in the bonds provided for in this Division 2. In the event payment is made in the bonds authorized under Section 9-2-119, the first installment of such special assessment or special tax shall be paid to the person entitled thereto on the contract for that work. If this first installment is not collected when payments fall due, vouchers therefor may be issued, payable out of the first installment when collected. These vouchers shall bear interest at the rate specified in the ordinance referred to in Section 9-2-10 of the Illinois Municipal Code for bonds and not more than the rate the installments of the assessment against which the vouchers are issued bear, payable annually, and shall be signed by such officers as may be prescribed by ordinance.
    In the event payment is made in the bonds authorized under Section 9-2-127, the first installment of such special assessment or special tax and all other installments thereof shall be held and used to pay the bonds and interest thereon as provided in Section 9-2-127.
    However, in municipalities having a population of less than 500,000, where the ordinance for the improvement provides for the collection of costs, such costs shall be first paid out of this first installment and may be included in and evidenced by vouchers issued as provided in this Section 9-2-131.
    This amendatory Act of 1971 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
    This amendatory Act of 1972 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 82-642.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-132

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-132) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-132)
    Sec. 9-2-132. Any property owner may pay his assessment wholly or in part, either before or after it is due, and whether or not the assessment has been withdrawn from collection or the property assessed has been sold to any municipality or forfeited to the State for nonpayment of that assessment, with the bonds or vouchers heretofore or hereafter issued under this Division 2 on account of that assessment, applying, however, bonds issued under Section 9-2-119 and vouchers of each series only to the payment of the installments to which they relate. If bonds issued under Section 9-2-127 are used to make such payments, such bonds may be applied to the payment of any and all installments, but only such of those bonds may be used as are next in numerical order of redemption at the time of making such payments. In making such payments, the vouchers and bonds shall be taken at their par value and interest accrued to the date of making the payment. All vouchers and bonds received in payment of such an assessment shall be cancelled by the officer receiving the vouchers, or bonds, as of the date of their receipt, and then deposited with the treasurer or the comptroller, as the case may be, of the municipality issuing the vouchers or bonds.
    However, when the amount of the assessment is less than that of a bond or voucher, the officer receiving the same shall issue a receipt for the balance which shall entitle the owner to the same rights, except as to negotiability, as if the receipt were the original bond or voucher in the amount of the balance. Any such indorsement on any such bond or voucher shall be made by writing or stamping across the face thereof the words "payments upon this bond (or voucher) are listed upon the back."
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-133

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-133) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-133)
    Sec. 9-2-133. When any municipality provides by ordinance for the construction of a waterworks system, any portion of the cost of which is to be paid by special assessment and a direct annual tax is authorized by a vote as provided in Section 9-2-38, in order to secure the payment of the cost of that construction, the contractor and holders of the bonds that may be issued in payment of that cost, in the manner provided in this Division 2, shall have a lien upon the waterworks system, and upon the income to be derived from its operation, to secure the payment of the amounts due them respectively. This lien shall be to the fullest extent that the municipality may be authorized by law to create. Upon a request in writing of the contractor for the construction of such a waterworks system, or of the holders of a majority in amount of the specified bonds, the municipality shall convey by a deed of trust in the nature of a mortgage the waterworks system so to be constructed, and all the property, both real and personal, pertaining thereto. Such a deed of trust shall secure the payment of the assessment for public benefit or of the bonds as the contractor or holders of the bonds may elect. The trustees in such a deed of trust shall be selected by the contractor or the holders of a majority in amount of such bonds. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any city having a population of 500,000 or more.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-134

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-134) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-134)
    Sec. 9-2-134. The entire proceeds arising from the operation of such waterworks system shall be paid into the municipal treasury and shall be kept in a separate fund to be known as the "waterworks fund." After the payment therefrom of the necessary running and operating expenses of the waterworks system, the balance from time to time shall be credited by the municipal treasurer upon the assessment levied against the municipality for public benefits and the respective installments thereof, and shall be applied toward the payment of the cost of the waterworks system in the manner provided by this Division 2. Until the bonds so issued to pay the cost of the construction of the waterworks system and the interest thereon have been fully paid, the municipal treasurer shall not pay any warrant drawn on the "waterworks fund" for any other purpose except for the payment of the necessary operating expenses of the waterworks system.
    In case such a waterworks system is used and operated to supply water for any existing distributing system, the entire proceeds derived from the operation of the waterworks system and the distributing system so supplied with water shall be apportioned and divided in proportion to the original cost of the distributing system, and the cost of the waterworks system. These costs shall be determined by the municipal clerk. The portion of such income that is so determined to arise from the operation of the waterworks system shall be paid to the municipal treasurer and placed in the "waterworks fund" and used only in the manner specified in this section. The provision of this section shall not apply to any city having a population of 500,000 or more.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-135

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-135) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-135)
    Sec. 9-2-135. No person accepting the vouchers or bonds as provided in this Division 2 shall have any claim or lien upon the municipality in any event for the payment of his vouchers or bonds or the interest thereon, except from the collection of the assessment against which the vouchers or bonds are issued. The municipality, nevertheless, shall not be in any way liable to the holders of these vouchers or bonds in case of a failure to collect the assessment, but with all reasonable diligence, so far as it can legally do so, it shall cause a valid special assessment or a special tax, as the case may be, to be levied and collected, to pay these bonds and vouchers, until all bonds and vouchers are fully paid. Any holder of vouchers or bonds, or his assigns, shall be entitled to summary relief by way of mandamus or injunction to enforce the provisions of this section.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-136

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-136) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-136)
    Sec. 9-2-136. From time to time, as the work under any contract for such an improvement progresses, upon certificates by the board of local improvements, or by some officer designated by the board for that purpose, payments may be made either in money, vouchers, or bonds, as provided in this Division 2, to apply upon the contract price, reserving, however, a sufficient amount upon each of the payments to properly secure, in the judgment of the board, the faithful performance of the contract. This reserve shall be paid over at such time and on such conditions as the board shall fix, after the specified work has been completed or accepted.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-137

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-137) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-137)
    Sec. 9-2-137. The board of local improvements before the crediting of the excess as provided for in Section 9-2-114, shall estimate an amount deemed sufficient to make up any probable deficiency of interest, in the event that from any cause, collections of interest may prove insufficient to meet the interest to be paid on the bonds until they mature as hereinbefore provided. This estimated amount shall be deducted out of the installments as an item of expense before crediting rebates of excess as directed in this Division 2 and shall be used for no other purpose than to make up such a deficiency until the bonds are fully paid, both principal and interest. Any balance remaining of this estimated amount after the principal and interest of the bonds are fully paid may be used to reimburse the corporate fund for any advances made from this fund on account of costs of the special assessment or special tax or other expenses of the improvement for which the special assessment or special tax is levied.
    However, in municipalities having a population of 500,000 or more, no deduction of this estimated amount out of the installments shall be made where the ordinance providing for the assessment provided that a certain sum not to exceed 5% of the amount of that special assessment or special tax shall be applied as provided in Sections 9-2-138 and 9-2-139, or in case such a municipality, at any time before the crediting of such excess, shall annually appropriate or set aside a fund sufficient in amount to meet all estimated deficiencies in interest which may arise during the year for which the fund is provided.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-138

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-138) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-138)
    Sec. 9-2-138. If, after final settlement with the contractor for any improvement and after full payment of all vouchers or bonds except those bonds and interest coupons not presented for payment, although called and for which funds are available and reserved, within the period of time specified in Section 9-1-5, issued on account of that improvement, there is any surplus remaining in the special assessment or special tax above the specified payments and above the amount necessary for the payment of interest on those vouchers or bonds, such surplus shall be applied to reimbursing the public benefit fund for any amounts paid from such fund on account of the improvement. If, after the public benefit fund has been reimbursed, a surplus still remains, the proper authorities of the municipality shall declare at once a rebate upon each lot, block, tract, or parcel of land assessed, of its pro rata proportion of that surplus. Such rebate shall be paid to the owner of record of each such lot, block, tract, or parcel at the time of the declaration of the rebate. Should any additional funds be collected after the original rebate is declared, the municipality shall not be required to declare a supplemental rebate for 5 years from the date the original rebate is declared. The municipality may deduct for its cost and expenses for declaring and making any rebate not more than 5% of the amount declared to be rebated. The board of local improvements shall keep and exhibit publicly in its office, an index of all warrants upon which rebates are due and payable and upon proper proof, the warrants shall be repaid to the persons entitled thereto.
    However, whenever any municipality having a population of 500,000 or more has appropriated or set aside a fund sufficient in amount to meet all estimated deficiencies in interest, cost of making, levying, and collecting a special assessment or special tax, and of letting and executing contracts, advertising, clerical hire, engineering and inspection, court costs and fees of commissioners in condemnation proceedings incurred in such a proceeding and has provided, in the ordinance providing for the assessment, that a certain sum not to exceed 5% of the amount of the assessment or special tax shall be applied toward the payment of the specified and other costs of making and collecting the assessment, the money collected in the fund created by this 5% so added as hereinbefore authorized shall be used to pay all deficiency in interest in the warrant, and the balance shall be used to reimburse the corporate funds for advances made from the corporate funds on account of costs of the special assessment or special tax or other expenses of the improvement for which the special assessment or special tax was levied.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 2969.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-139

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-139) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-139)
    Sec. 9-2-139. The costs and expenses of maintaining the board of local improvements, for paying salaries of the members of the board, and the expense of making and levying special assessments or special taxes and of letting and executing contracts, and also the entire cost and expense attending the making and return of the assessment rolls and the necessary estimates, examinations, advertisements, and like matters, connected with the proceedings provided for in this Division 2, including the court costs and the fees to commissioners in condemnation proceedings, which are to be taxed as provided in this Division 2, shall be paid by the municipality out of its general corporate fund.
    However, in municipalities having a population of less than 500,000, the municipality, in the ordinance providing for the prescribed assessment, may provide that a certain sum, not to exceed 6% of the amount of this assessment, shall be applied toward the payment of the specified and other costs of making and collecting this assessment. In municipalities having a population of less than 500,000, the estimate of cost of the improvement may also provide an item setting forth a reserve for deficiency in interest not to exceed 6% of the amount of the assessment.
    The limitation in the preceding paragraph shall not apply to the costs of engineering and inspection connected with any local improvement, but these costs in municipalities having a population of less than 500,000 may be included in the cost of the improvement to be defrayed by special assessment or special tax.
    In municipalities having a population of 500,000 or more, the municipality, in the ordinance providing for the prescribed assessment, may provide that a certain sum not to exceed 5% of the amount of this assessment, as finally determined after the completion of the improvement in accordance with Sections 9-2-114 through 9-2-116, shall be applied (but only by way of reimbursement of the general corporate fund as hereinafter in this Section provided) toward the payment of the cost of making, levying, and collecting the special assessment or special tax, and of letting and executing contracts, advertising, clerical hire, engineering and inspection, court costs and fees of commissioners in condemnation proceedings incurred in the proceeding and deficiency in interest in the matter of the special assessment or special tax. If the part of the assessment levied on account of the expenses specified in this paragraph, exceeds 5% of the entire assessment as finally determined in accordance with Sections 9-2-114 through 9-2-116, but does not exceed 5% of the assessment as originally levied and filed in court, that excess shall not constitute any objection to a judgment of confirmation of the assessment. But no larger sum on account of the expenses specified in this paragraph than 5% of the assessment as finally determined in accordance with Sections 9-2-114 through 9-2-116, shall be treated as a part of the cost of the improvement to be certified by the board of local improvements in accordance with Sections 9-2-114 through 9-2-116, and if the part of the assessment originally levied on account of the expenses specified in this paragraph exceeds 5% of the entire assessment as finally determined in accordance with that Section, any such excess shall be treated as a part of the excess to be abated in accordance with the provisions of Sections 9-2-114 through 9-2-116.
    Such a deficiency in interest, if any, shall be first paid out of the fund so created by this 5% so added as in this Section authorized. The application of this fund toward the payment of the expenses specified in the preceding paragraph shall be only by paying over and transferring the balance of the fund after the payment of such a deficiency in interest, to the general corporate fund of the municipality for reimbursement for expenses of the improvement for which the assessment is levied, theretofore paid out of that general corporate fund.
(Source: P.A. 76-758.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-140

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-140) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-140)
    Sec. 9-2-140. Appeals from final judgments or orders of any court made in the proceedings provided for by this Division 2, may be taken in the manner provided in other civil cases, by the municipality or by any of the owners or parties interested in land taken, damaged, or assessed therein. However, no appeal may be taken after 30 days from the entry of the final judgement or order. Such an appeal may be prosecuted jointly, and upon a joint bond, or severally, and upon several bonds, as may be specified in the order fixing the amount and terms of such bonds.
(Source: P.A. 76-1407.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-141

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-141) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-141)
    Sec. 9-2-141. After the expiration of the 30 day period allowed for filing a notice of appeal under this Division 2, an appeal from any such judgment may be filed in the manner provided in other civil cases on petition or application of owners or parties interested in the property affected thereby, as shown by the record, at any time after the disposition of the last remaining objections to the confirmation, if any, prior to the first day of June following the entry of the judgment.
    However, if the warrant for collection as to any parcel is not certified for collection so that an application for judgment of sale may be made in the year following the entry of the judgment, leave to appeal as to that parcel, on application, may be granted by the reviewing court within the period of one year after the entry of the judgment.
    In every case there shall be filed with the clerk of the reviewing court, with the application for leave to appeal, an affidavit by the appellant or his agent setting forth the time when the warrant for collection, as to the property, was so certified, and further setting forth that the person to whom the notice of the filing of assessment roll as to the property, as shown by the record, did not receive the notice, or otherwise learn of the pendency of the proceedings for the confirmation of the assessment until less than 10 days before the entry of default against his property in the court below. In all such cases the notice of appeal shall contain a statement that it is filed pursuant to leave granted by the reviewing court under authority of this Division 2 and the notice of appeal shall be filed and served on or before the dates hereinabove fixed.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3762.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-142

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-142) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-142)
    Sec. 9-2-142. Any municipality, not already controlled by this Division 2, if it so determines by ordinance, may adopt the provisions of this Division 2, and where it has so adopted this Division 2, it has the right to take all the proceedings provided for and to have the benefit of all the provisions of this Division 2.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-143

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-143) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-143)
    Sec. 9-2-143. Whenever, immediately prior to January 1, 1942, authority of law existed in corporate authorities to levy special assessments or special taxes for local improvements, and for that purpose to use the proceedings provided by Article 9 of an act entitled "An Act to provide for the incorporation of cities and villages," approved April 10, 1872, as amended, or by "An Act concerning local improvements," approved June 14, 1897, as amended, such corporate authorities are authorized to make use of the provisions of this Division 2 for the purpose, with the same effect, and to the same extent as heretofore authorized to use the provisions of either mentioned act. Any such corporate authorities as may be on and after January 1, 1942, authorized by law to levy such special assessments or special taxes, whether otherwise expressly authorized thereto or not, may make use of the provisions of this Division 2 in like manner.
    If, in any such case, a board of local improvements, as required in this Division 2, does not exist, the corporate authorities shall take such steps for a public hearing, on the subject of the proposed improvement, to be paid for by special assessment or special taxation, as are required in this Division 2 of the board of local improvements, and they shall act as such a board in the manner provided in this Division 2, as nearly as may be, both in originating the improvement and in executing the work and making payment therefor.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-2-144

    (65 ILCS 5/9-2-144) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-2-144)
    Sec. 9-2-144. The laws subsisting immediately prior to January 1, 1942, the time of the taking effect of this Division 2, shall continue to apply to all proceedings for the condemnation of land, or the confirmation of special assessment or special taxes for local improvements, which were pending in any court in this state at the time of the taking effect of this Division 2, and to all proceedings for the collection of any deficiency under past levies already made under any law existing at the time of the taking effect of this Division 2, and also to all proceedings for new assessments made in lieu of others annulled before this Division 2 took effect, by order of some court.
    Whenever any installment of an assessment confirmed under prior acts matures, proceedings to return the installment delinquent, and to collect the installment shall conform to the provisions of this Division 2.
    Whenever any bond issued under "An Act concerning local improvements," approved June 14, 1897, as amended, matures, proceedings to refund or enforce its payment shall conform to the provisions of this Division 2, so far as they are applicable.
    Nothing in this Division 2 shall be construed to repeal any of the laws relating to civil service, and nothing in this Division 2 shall be construed to repeal or modify any of the rules of the civil service commission of the city of Chicago adopted pursuant to the civil service laws, and nothing in this Division 2 shall be construed to repeal Division 84 of Article 11.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 9 Div. 3

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 9 Div. 3 heading)
DIVISION 3. PROCEDURES FOR SPECIFIED
LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS

65 ILCS 5/9-3-1

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-1)
    Sec. 9-3-1. Any municipality may make a local improvement whenever the public necessity requires such improvement, subject only to the limitations prescribed in this Division 3. This Division 3 shall not be construed as repealing any other laws with respect to local improvements, but shall be considered as an additional grant of power for the purposes herein set out. Any number of streets, avenues, lanes or alleys, or any other public places, or parts thereof, to be improved may be included in one proceeding (even though they may be intersected by previously improved streets, avenues, roads or alleys which are not included in the proceeding) where they are contiguous or part of a connected system with reciprocal benefits.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-2

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-2)
    Sec. 9-3-2. In this Division 3, the following terms have the meaning ascribed to them unless the context indicates otherwise:
    "Municipality" means any city, village, or incorporated town.
    "Attorney" means the attorney employed by the municipality to furnish the necessary legal services in connection with any local improvement to be constructed under this Division 3.
    "Engineer" means the engineer employed by the municipality to prepare the necessary plans, estimates, and specifications, and supervise construction of any local improvement to be constructed under this Division 3.
    "Assessed valuation" means the value of the property as shown on the tax collectors' record for the last year in which taxes were levied.
    "Assessor" or "assessing officer" means the county or township official who performs the duties of assessor.
    "Committee on local improvements" means the committee created pursuant to Section 9-3-3 consisting of the presiding officer of the corporate authorities of the municipality and an attorney and an engineer.
    "Local improvements" means and includes the improving, widening or extending of any street, avenue, lane, alley or other public place by grading, paving, repaving, resurfacing, and constructing curbs, gutters, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water mains, walks, gas mains, street lights and all necessary appurtenances thereto and otherwise improving the same, or repairing of curbs, gutters, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water mains, walks, gas mains, street lights and all necessary appurtenances thereto and otherwise improving the same.
    "Prime Commercial Rate" means such prime rate as from time to time is publicly announced by the largest commercial banking institution located in this State, measured in terms of total assets.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-3

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-3)
    Sec. 9-3-3. Whenever the corporate authorities of any municipality deem it necessary to undertake any local improvement, within the corporate limits, a resolution shall be adopted describing the public property to be so improved. Such resolution shall also establish a committee on local improvements consisting of the presiding officer of the corporate authorities, an attorney and an engineer. Such resolution shall direct the committee on local improvements to proceed in the preparation of plans, specifications, estimate of cost, and an ordinance for the improvement. Proceedings to make a local improvement also may be instituted whenever the owners of more than one-half of the property abutting on any street, avenue, lane, alley or other public place, or portion thereof, petition the corporate authorities of any municipality to make any local improvement within the corporate limits. If such petition is presented the corporate authorities shall adopt a resolution describing the public property to be so improved and directing the committee on local improvements, consisting of the same membership as described above in this section, to proceed in the preparation of plans, specifications, estimate of cost and an ordinance for the improvement.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-4

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-4)
    Sec. 9-3-4. The corporate authorities of any municipality may contract for the services of an attorney and an engineer, who shall be members of the committee on local improvements, to prepare the necessary plans, plats, profiles, estimates, specifications, and all other details for any of such improvement. The engineer may be any person registered to practice engineering in the State of Illinois. Such municipality shall provide for the payment for services of the attorney and engineer either from the assessments to be levied against the property benefited to pay the cost of such improvement, or from its general funds, or from the motor fuel tax fund, or from State or Federal funds allocated to the municipality, or from any other available public or private fund, or from any combination of the foregoing sources of funds.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-5

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-5)
    Sec. 9-3-5. Upon the adoption of a resolution determining to make the improvement by the corporate authorities, the committee on local improvements shall proceed with the preparation of plans, specifications and estimate of cost of the improvement. Upon completion, the plans, specifications and estimate of cost, shall be filed in the office of the recording officer of such municipality. The plans and specifications shall be in sufficient detail to enable a competent engineer to direct construction thereof, and in sufficient detail to advise any person interested of the general nature, character and type of the improvement. The estimate of cost shall set forth in one item the estimated amount to be paid the contractor. A second item shall include the cost of making and collecting the assessment, engineering inspection, attorneys' fees and other costs, which second item shall in no event exceed 12% of the estimated contract price as set out in the first item above mentioned. The plans, specifications and estimate of cost shall be accompanied by:
    (1) A certificate executed by the members of the committee on local improvements setting forth the boundaries of the area probably benefited by such improvement. The establishment of the boundaries of the area probably benefited shall have no relation to the levy of an assessment against property benefited. Such boundaries are to be used merely for the determination of an area in which protests may be filed against the construction of the improvement. Assessments shall be levied against all property benefited regardless of whether or not such property is located within the boundaries of the area;
    (2) A certificate executed by the County Clerk setting forth the lots, tracts and parcels of real estate that have been forfeited for delinquent taxes either for general taxes or special taxes, or both, within the boundaries of the area as set forth in the certificate required by subdivision (1) of this section;
    (3) A certificate executed by the assessing officer of the county to show the assessed valuation of each lot, tract and parcel of real estate located within the boundaries of the area set forth in the certificate required under subdivision (1) of this section;
    (4) A certificate executed by any officer of the municipality setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning lots, tracts and parcels of real estate within the boundaries of the area probably benefited by such improvement as shown on the tax collector's records for the last year in which taxes were levied.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-6

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-6)
    Sec. 9-3-6. After the filing of the plans, specifications and estimate of cost, as provided in Section 9-3-5, the corporate authorities shall, by resolution, set a day and hour for a public hearing upon the proposed improvement which shall not be less than 10 days after the filing of the plans, specifications and estimate of cost. Notice of the time and place of the public hearing shall be sent by mail directed to the person who paid the general taxes for the last preceding year on each lot, tract and parcel of real estate within the boundaries of the area probably benefited, not less than 5 days prior to the date set for the public hearing. The notice in addition to the time, date and place of the public hearing shall contain a general description of the proposed improvement including the estimated cost and a statement that the plans and specifications are on file with the recording officer of the municipality for public inspection.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-7

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-7)
    Sec. 9-3-7. At the time and place fixed for the public hearing, the corporate authorities shall meet and hear anyone desiring to be heard upon the subject of the proposed improvement. In case any person objects to the proposed improvement or any of the elements thereof, the corporate authorities shall adopt a new resolution abandoning the proposed scheme or adhering thereto, or changing, altering, or modifying the extent, nature, kind or character, without a further public hearing thereon, as it considers most desirable. Thereupon, if the proposed improvement is not abandoned, the committee on local improvements shall change or amend the plans, specifications and estimate of cost if it deems it necessary and prepare an ordinance authorizing and directing the improvement to be made.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-8

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-8)
    Sec. 9-3-8. After the public hearing has been held as provided in Section 9-3-7, and after the plans, specifications and estimate of cost have been filed in the office of the recording officer of the municipality, the corporate authorities shall by resolution, set a date for consideration and passage of the ordinance, and direct that notice be given by posting or publication of the date set for consideration of said ordinance. Such notice, if posted, shall be posted in not less than 3 public places in such municipality not less than 10 days prior to the date set for such consideration. If published such notice shall be published at least once in a newspaper published and of general circulation in the municipality, if there be such a newspaper, not less than 10 days prior to the date set for the consideration of the ordinance. If no newspaper of general circulation is published within the municipality then no publication shall be necessary and notice given by posting will be sufficient. Such notice by posting or by publication shall describe generally the improvement proposed to be made, set the boundaries of the area probably benefited, and provide that the owners of record of real estate within the area may at any time, prior to the date set for consideration of the ordinance authorizing the improvement, protest in writing against the construction of such improvement. If the owners of record of 70% or more of the area of the real estate located within the area described as probably benefited, file a written protest in the office of the recording officer (to be designated in the posting or publication) prior to the date set for consideration of the ordinance authorizing the improvement, then the corporate authorities of such municipality shall not pass the ordinance, and the improvement shall not again be initiated for a period of 6 months.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-9

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-9)
    Sec. 9-3-9. On the date set for consideration and passage of the ordinance, the corporate authorities shall convene, consider the ordinance, examine the certificates submitted with the ordinance in relation to the area benefited and consider all protests that have been filed against the construction of the improvement. The corporate authorities before adoption of the ordinance shall consider the forfeitures and the valuations shown in the certificates of the respective lots, tracts and parcels of real estate within the boundaries of the area probably benefited. If lots, tracts and parcels of real estate representing 25% or more of such value as shown in the certificate in sub-section (3) of Section 9-3-5 of the lots, tracts and parcels of real estate within the boundaries of the area probably benefited have been forfeited to the State for the non-payment of taxes, either general taxes or special assessments, or both, then the corporate authorities shall not adopt the ordinance and shall proceed no further with the improvement and the same improvement shall not again be initiated for a period of one year. Further, if 50% or more in number of the lots, tracts and parcels of real estate within the above described boundaries represent vacant property and the owners of 50% or more in number of the lots, tracts and parcels, of real estate file written objections, the corporate authorities shall proceed no further with the improvement and the same improvement shall not again be initiated for a period of one year, or if the estimated cost of the improvement exceeds the assessed full, fair cash value of the real estate located within the boundaries of the district probably benefited, as shown by the county assessor's certificate, then the corporate authorities shall proceed no further with the improvement and the same improvement shall not be again initiated for a period of one year. If, however, there is less than 25% of the real estate within the area forfeited for non-payment of general taxes or special assessments, or both, and there are less than 50% in number of the lots, tracts and parcels of real estate within the area vacant, or if 50% or more in number of the lots, tracts and parcels of real estate within said area are vacant but the owners of less than 50% of the lots, tracts and parcels of real estate file objections, and the total estimated cost of the improvement does not exceed the assessed full, fair cash value of the real estate located within the area designated as probably benefited, then the corporate authorities shall be authorized to proceed with the improvement and adopt the ordinance authorizing and directing the construction thereof.
    The corporate authorities shall adjourn from time to time for consideration of the passage of the ordinance, but not for longer than a period of 90 days from the date set for hearing thereon. If within 90 days after the date set for the hearing and consideration of the ordinance such ordinance is not passed, then such ordinance shall not be passed unless the improvement is again initiated and a new date set for hearing and consideration of the ordinance and notice of the date published and posted as provided in this Division 3.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-10

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-10)
    Sec. 9-3-10. The ordinance authorizing and directing the construction of any local improvement shall describe generally the nature and character of the improvement and refer to plans, specifications and estimate of cost thereof on file in the office of the recording officer of the municipality. It shall not be necessary that the ordinance set forth in detail the proposed improvement to be made.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-11

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-11)
    Sec. 9-3-11. Any local improvement ordinance passed by the corporate authorities shall be published one time in a newspaper published and of general circulation in such municipality, if there be one, and if there be no such newspaper, then such ordinance shall be posted in not less than 3 public places in such municipality. Such ordinance shall not become effective until 10 days after publication or posting, as the case may be.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-12

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-12)
    Sec. 9-3-12. After such ordinance becomes effective the corporate authorities shall direct some office of such municipality to file a petition in the circuit court in the county in which such municipality is situated, or if such municipality is situated in more than one county, and the proposed improvement lies in more than one county, then in the circuit court in the county in which the major part of the territory to be affected thereby is situated. The petition shall be filed in the name of such municipality, praying that steps be taken to levy a special assessment for such improvement, in accordance with the provisions of this Division 3. The circuit court shall have jurisdiction of any proceedings under this Division 3. Accompanying the petition shall be the following:
    (1) A certified copy of the ordinance providing for the construction of the improvement;
    (2) A certificate executed by the assessor to show the assessed value of each lot, tract, or parcel of real estate listed in the assessment roll provided for in this Division 3;
    (3) An assessment roll prepared by an officer of the municipality designated by the corporate authorities of the municipality.
    Such officer shall prepare an assessment roll, and determine in the first instance what proportion of the estimated cost of such improvement will be of benefit to the public and what proportion thereof will be of benefit to the property, and to apportion the same between the municipality and property benefited, so that each shall bear its relative equitable proportion. After having determined such amounts, such officer shall apportion and assess the amount so found to be of benefit to the property upon the several lots, tracts and parcels of land in the proportion in which they will be severally benefited by such improvement. No lot, tract or parcel of land shall be assessed in a greater amount than it will actually be benefited. Each lot, tract or parcel of land shall be assessed separately, in the same manner, as an assessment for general taxation. However, this requirement shall not apply to property of railroad companies, or the right of way and franchise of street railway companies, but the same may be described in any manner sufficient to reasonably identify the property intended to be assessed. The assessment roll shall contain a list of all lots, tracts and parcels of land assessed for the proposed improvement, the amount assessed against each, the name of the person who paid the taxes on each such parcel during the last preceding calendar year during which taxes were paid, as ascertained upon investigation made under the direction of the official making the assessment roll, and the residence of the person so paying the taxes on each such parcel, if the same can, on diligent inquiry, be found.
    In case of an assessment divided into yearly installments, the amount of each installment shall also be stated, and the officer making such roll shall certify under oath that he believes that the amounts assessed against the public and each parcel of property are just and equitable, and do not exceed the benefit which will, in each case, be derived from such improvement, and that no lot, tract or parcel of land has been assessed more than its proportionate share of the cost of such improvement. Such assessment roll shall be prima facie evidence of the benefit to each such lot, tract or parcel of land and to the public as therein set out.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3762.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-13

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-13)
    Sec. 9-3-13. After filing of the petition as provided in Section 9-3-12, the court shall enter an order setting a date for hearing on the question of benefits, and direct that notice be given by the committee on local improvements of the pendency of the proceeding. The notice shall state generally the nature of the improvement, the pendency of the proceeding, the time and place of filing the petition therefor, that an assessment roll has been filed, and the time and place at which an application will be made for confirmation of the assessment, the same to be not less than 15 days after the mailing of such notice. Such notice shall be sent by mail, postpaid, to each person paying the taxes on the respective parcels during the last preceding year during which taxes were paid, at his residence as shown in the assessment roll, or if not shown, then to each person so paying the taxes directed generally to the municipality in which the improvement is proposed to be made. Such notice shall also state the amount assessed, the person to whom the same is directed for the improvement proposed, and the total cost of such improvement, and the total amount assessed as benefit upon the public, and if the assessment is to be payable in installments, the number of installments thereof and the rate of interest it shall bear. An affidavit shall be filed before the final hearing thereon by the committee on local improvements showing a compliance with the requirements of this section and also showing that the committee on local improvements caused to be made under its direction, or that it made a careful examination of the county collector's books showing the payments of general taxes during the last preceding year, in which the taxes were paid thereon, to ascertain the person who last paid the taxes on the respective parcels, and a diligent search for such person's residence, and that the assessment roll filed in court correctly states the same as ascertained by the committee on local improvements, or as ascertained under its direction. If the report and affidavit shall be found in any respect wilfully false, the persons making the same shall be guilty of perjury, and subject to the pains and penalties provided for such offense by the laws of this State.
    In addition to the mailing of the notice, notice shall also be given by the committee on local improvements at least 15 days prior to the date set for the hearing by posting notice in at least 4 public places in such municipality, all of which shall be in the neighborhood of such proposed improvement, and within the boundaries of the area described as probably benefited, and as in this Division 3 provided, and by publishing the same once each week for 2 successive weeks in a daily or weekly newspaper published in the municipality, the first publication thereof to be at least 15 days prior to the date set for the hearing on benefits, or if there be no newspaper published and of general circulation in such municipality, then by publication in a newspaper published in the county and of general circulation therein. Such notice shall state the pendency of the proceedings, set forth a brief general description of the nature of the improvement, refer to the fact that the ordinance for the same is on file in the office of the municipal clerk for public inspection, together with plans, specifications and an estimate of cost of the improvements, and that such municipality has applied to the court, designating the court, for the levying of a special assessment, that the assessment roll has been filed in court and stating the date when the hearing thereon will be had, and that all persons desiring may file objections to the assessment on any particular lot, parcel or tract before the date set for said hearing, and may appear at the hearing and make their defense as to the question of benefits. If the assessment is to be payable in installments, then such notice shall state the number of installments and the rate of interest the installment shall bear.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-14

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-14)
    Sec. 9-3-14. Any person interested in any real estate to be affected by such assessment may appear and file objections to the amount assessed against any such real estate. However, such objection must be filed in writing in the court in which the petition has been filed within the time named in the notice, or within such further time as the court may continue the case, or within such further time as the court may allow.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-15

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-15)
    Sec. 9-3-15. The assessment roll as returned by the officers making the same shall be prima facie evidence of the correctness of the amount assessed against each lot, tract or parcel of real estate, but shall not be counted as testimony of any witness or witnesses in the cause. If it is objected on the part of any property assessed for improvement that it will not be benefited thereby to the amount assessed thereon, and that it is assessed more than its proportionate share of the cost of such improvement, and a jury is not waived by agreement of parties, the court shall impanel a jury to try the issue, and in such case, except as otherwise ordered by the court, all such objections shall be tried and disposed of before a jury. Such assessment roll may be submitted to the jury and may be taken into a jury room by the jury when it retires to deliberate on its verdict. Either party may introduce such other evidence that may bear on the issues. The hearing shall be conducted as in other cases at law and if it shall appear that the premises of any objector are assessed more than such premises will be benefited by such improvement, or more than its proportionate share of the cost of such improvement, the jury shall so find, and shall also find the amount for which the premises ought to be assessed, and the judgment shall be rendered accordingly.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-16

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-16)
    Sec. 9-3-16. The hearing on benefits in all cases arising under this Division 3 may be had at such time as the court may designate. Such proceedings shall have precedence over all other cases in any court where the same shall be brought, except criminal cases or other cases in which the public is a moving party.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-17

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-17) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-17)
    Sec. 9-3-17. The court before which any such proceedings may be pending shall have authority to modify, alter, change, annul or confirm any assessment returned as aforesaid and make all such orders as may be necessary to such improvement according to the principles of this Division 3 and may from time to time, as may be necessary, continue the application for that purpose.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-18

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-18) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-18)
    Sec. 9-3-18. No special assessment shall be levied under the provisions of this Division 3 until the land necessary therefor or rights in land, are acquired and in possession of any such municipality, except in cases where proceedings to acquire such land have been begun and have proceeded to judgment.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-19

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-19) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-19)
    Sec. 9-3-19. In case any special assessment levied under this Division 3 is divided into installments under the provisions of this Division 3, the judgment of confirmation that shall be entered by the court, shall apply to all of the installments thereof and may be entered in one order.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-20

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-20) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-20)
    Sec. 9-3-20. The judgment of the court shall be final as to all issues involved and the proceedings in such case shall be subject to review by appeal, as hereinafter provided, and not otherwise. However, by mutual consent the judgment may be vacated or modified notwithstanding the expiration of 30 days of the rendition of such judgment, except as hereinafter provided.
    Such judgments shall have the effect of several judgments as to each tract or parcel of land assessed. No appeal from any such judgment shall invalidate or delay the judgments except as to the property concerning which the appeal is taken. Each installment of each judgment, shall have the effect of several judgments. Foreclosure or sale of the property, to enforce the collection of any one installment, shall not affect the lien for any subsequent installment.
    Such judgments shall be liens on behalf of the municipality making the improvements and for the payment of which the special assessment is levied on the property assessed from the date thereof until paid, to the same extent and of equal force and validity as a lien for general taxes, or until the property against which any such judgments or installment thereof has been entered is sold to pay the same, as provided in this Division 3.
    Nothing in this section shall interfere with the right of the petitioner to abandon the proceedings, and for that purpose to vacate such judgments at any time before commencing the actual collection of such assessment. The court in which the judgment is rendered may enter an order vacating or modifying such order of confirmation on motion of the petitioner entered at any time after the expiration of 30 days from the rendition of such judgment of confirmation upon a showing by the petitioner that no contract was let or entered into for the making of such improvement within the time fixed by law for the letting of the contract, or that the making of such improvement under the original proceeding was never commenced, or that the making of such improvement under the proceedings was abandoned. No judgment entered in such proceedings so dismissed and vacated, shall be a bar to another like or different improvement. However, after the contract for the work is entered into, or bonds herein provided for in this Division 3 are issued, no judgment shall be vacated or modified or any petition dismissed, nor the collection of the assessment, in any way stayed or delayed, without the consent of the contractor and bondholders.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-21

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-21) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-21)
    Sec. 9-3-21. For any special assessment levied under the provisions of this Division 3 that are annulled by the corporate authorities, or set aside by any court, or declared to be invalid or void for any reason whatever, a new assessment may be made and returned, and like notice shall be given and proceedings had, as herein required in relation to the first. If any improvement is constructed in accordance with the provisions of this Division 3, and is accepted by the corporate authorities, and the special assessment attempted to be levied to pay the cost of such improvement is annulled, set aside, or declared invalid or void, then a new special assessment may be made and returned to pay the cost of the improvement so constructed, or to pay the cost of such part thereof as the governing body might lawfully authorize to be constructed, and paid for by special assessment under the provisions of this Division 3. All parties in interest shall have like rights, and the corporate authorities and the court shall perform like duties, and have like power in relation to each such new special assessment, as hereby given in this Division 3 in relation to the first regular assessment.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-22

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-22) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-22)
    Sec. 9-3-22. The ordinance for any improvement to be constructed under this Division 3 may provide that the special assessment to be levied to defray the cost thereof be divided into installments, not more than 20 in number. The first installment of the assessment shall be due and payable on January 2 next after the awarding of the contract for the construction of such improvement. The second installment shall be due one year thereafter, and so on annually, until all installments are paid. It is hereby made the duty of the clerk of the corporate authorities, to file in the office of the clerk of the court in which the assessment was confirmed, a certificate setting forth the date of the awarding of the contract for the construction of the improvement. All installments shall bear interest until paid at a rate set forth in such ordinance and not to exceed the greater of 9% per annum or 70% of the Prime Commercial Rate in effect at the time of the passage of said ordinance. Interest on assessments shall begin to run from the date of filing of the certificate evidencing the award of the contract for the construction of the improvement, and the interest on each installment shall be payable as follows:
    On January 2 next succeeding the filing of the certificate evidencing award of the contract, the interest accrued to that time on all unpaid installments, shall be due and payable and shall be collected with the first installment. Thereafter interest on all unpaid installments, then payable, shall be payable annually, and be due and payable at the same time as the installment maturing in such year, and be collected therewith. In all cases, it shall be the duty of the municipal collector, whenever payment is made on any installment, to collect interest thereon up to the date of such payment, whether the payment be made at or after maturity. Any person may at any time pay the whole assessment against any lot, piece or parcel of land, or any installment thereof, without interest, as hereinafter provided within 20 days after awarding contract or thereafter, with interest to the next interest payment date.
(Source: P.A. 82-642.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-23

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-23) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-23)
    Sec. 9-3-23. All contracts awarded by any municipality for the construction of any improvement authorized and provided for under this Division 3 shall be payable solely and only out of the assessment levied to pay the cost of the construction thereof. No person taking any contracts for the construction of any improvement provided for under this Division 3 shall have any claim or lien upon such municipality in any event except from the collection of the special assessments levied for the payment of the cost of the work. If it appears that such assessment cannot be levied or collected, such municipality shall not be in any way liable to any such contractor in case of failure to collect the same, but shall so far as it can legally do so with all reasonable diligence cause a valid assessment to be made to defray the cost of the work until any such contractor has been fully paid. Any contractor shall be entitled to summary relief or mandamus or injunction to enforce the provisions hereof.
    The treasurer of any such municipality shall keep a separate account for each special assessment.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-24

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-24) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-24)
    Sec. 9-3-24. All contracts for the construction of any improvement to be paid by special assessment when the expense thereof exceeds $500 shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder after advertisement for bids, as hereinafter provided. However, if aid is received from an agency of the Federal Government, and the application for such aid is approved by an agency of the Federal Government, no such letting of bids is required. If such municipality determines to construct the improvement with the aid from an agency of the Federal Government, then the corporate authorities of any municipality shall make such determination by resolution and file a certified copy of the resolution setting out such determination in the court in which the judgment on confirmation on the assessment has been entered. Thereafter such municipality shall be authorized to proceed with the construction of the improvement without letting a contract therefor, in the manner hereinafter provided.
    Within 90 days after the judgment of confirmation of any special assessment has been entered and if there is no appeal perfected from the judgment of confirmation, or the judgment of confirmation as to any property is appealed from, then if the petitioner files in such cause a written election to proceed with the work, notwithstanding such appeal, steps shall be taken to let the contract for such work in the manner hereinafter provided. If the judgment of confirmation is stayed by order of a court, or if the petitioner filed no election to proceed as herein provided, then the steps herein provided for the letting of the contract for such work shall be taken within 15 days after final determination of any stay of the proceedings or of any such appeal, unless the proceedings be abandoned as in this Division 3.
(Source: P.A. 84-551.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-25

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-25) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-25)
    Sec. 9-3-25. Notice for bids for the construction of the improvement shall be published in at least one issue of a newspaper published and of general circulation in such municipality, if there is one, and if there is no such newspaper then by publishing such notice in some newspaper published in and of general circulation in the county in which such municipality is located. Such publication shall be made at least 10 days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids for such work, and an additional notice may be published in trade journals or other newspapers as the governing body may determine. The notice for bids shall state (1) the general nature and character of the work to be done; (2) the engineer's estimate of the amount to be paid the contractor, and that no contract will be awarded in excess thereof; (3) when and where bids will be opened; (4) that plans, profiles and specifications for such work and form of contract and bond for completion and maintenance of work are on file in the office of the clerk of such municipality for public inspection; and (5) that each bidder must file with his bid cash or a certified check satisfactory to the governing body in an amount equal to 10% of the estimated amount to be paid the contractor, such cash or certified check to be held by the municipality as damages for failure to execute the contract and bond for performance of such work. Right shall be reserved to reject any or all bids. Such notice shall also state the number of installments the assessment has been divided into and the rate of interest the bonds to be issued in anticipation of the assessment shall bear. Such notice shall be signed by the municipal clerk. If bonds are to be issued in anticipation of the collection of the assessments, the corporate authorities shall, prior to the date set for receiving the bids, fix the rate of interest the bonds are to bear. Such interest rate shall be one per cent less than the interest rate the installments of the assessments are to bear. It shall be stated in the notice whether payment will be made in bonds or cash.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-26

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-26) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-26)
    Sec. 9-3-26. The committee on local improvements shall meet at the time and place specified by the corporate authorities for receipt of bids and publicly open and declare all bids. Any or all bids may be rejected by such committee on local improvements. If all bids are rejected, new bids may be requested as in the first instance. Whenever a bid is rejected, the deposit required to be made shall be returned to the depositor. Contracts when awarded shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder subject to ratification and approval by the corporate authorities. Contracts may be awarded by the committee on local improvements at the meeting at which bids are received, or any adjournment thereof. The committee on local improvements shall report in writing to the corporate authorities at the next regular meeting the action that has been taken relative to bids received. The corporate authorities shall ratify and approve or reject the action taken and direct the committee on local improvements to execute the contract on behalf of the municipality, if an award is made, or in case the award is rejected, to again direct advertisement for bids. No contract shall be awarded for the construction of any improvement under this Division 3 after the expiration of one year from the date of confirmation of the assessment. The municipality shall dismiss and vacate the confirmation of any such assessment. No contract shall be awarded in excess of the estimated amount to be paid the contractor.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-27

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-27) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-27)
    Sec. 9-3-27. Within 20 days after the contract is awarded, the contractor shall enter into a contract with such municipality for the construction of the improvement and shall give bond in the full amount of the contract for the faithful performance of the contract. The contract and bond shall be submitted to and approved by the committee on local improvements and filed in the office of the clerk.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-28

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-28) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-28)
    Sec. 9-3-28. The contract shall be executed by the contractor and the presiding officer of the corporate authorities and attested by the clerk of such municipality under the official seal of the municipality. Such contractor shall supply a surety bond in the full amount of the contract for the faithful performance thereof. Failure of the contractor to enter into such contract and give such bond within the 20 days hereinabove provided for shall constitute a default and the certified check deposited with his bid shall be deemed forfeited, and the municipality shall again re-advertise for bids. Any contractor who enters into a contract for the construction of the improvement and who fails to complete the same within the time mentioned in the contract, or within such further time as the corporate authorities grant shall be in default and a contract may then be relet for the unfinished portions of such work, in the same manner as provided for advertising for bids in the first instance.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-29

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-29) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-29)
    Sec. 9-3-29. Immediately upon awarding the contract for the construction of the improvement, the clerk of any such municipality shall file a certificate in the court in which the judgment of confirmation was entered certifying to the fact that the contract has been awarded. The clerk of the court in which such judgment is rendered shall certify the assessment roll and judgment to the officers of such municipality authorized to collect such special assessment, or if there has been an appeal taken then such clerk of court shall certify such part of the judgments as is not included in such appeal. Such certificate shall be filed by the officer receiving the same in his office. With such assessment roll and judgment, the clerk of the court shall also issue a warrant for the collection of such assessment. The court may recall such warrants as to all or any part of the property affected at any time before payment of the assessment or sale of the property for payment thereof in case the proceedings be abandoned by the petitioner, or the judgment be vacated or modified, as herein provided, but not otherwise. Should an appeal be taken on any part of such judgments and the corporate authorities elect to proceed with the improvement notwithstanding such an appeal, as provided in this Division 3, the clerk shall certify such portions of such judgments appealed from time to time, in the manner above mentioned, as the final judgment is rendered thereon, and the warrant accompanying such certificate in each case shall be authority for the collection of so much of the assessment as shall be included in the portion of the roll thereto attached. The warrant in all cases of assessment under this Division 3 shall contain a copy of such certificate of the judgment describing the lots, tracts and parcels of real estate assessed so far as they shall be contained in the portion of the roll so certified and the respective amount assessed on each lot, tract or parcel of real estate, and delivered to the officer authorized to collect such special assessment.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-30

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-30) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-30)
    Sec. 9-3-30. Upon receipt of the warrant for the collection of the assessment it shall be the duty of the collector to immediately give notice thereof by publishing notice at least once in a daily or weekly newspaper published and of general circulation in such municipality, if there is one. If there is no such newspaper, then notice shall be given by posting the same in 4 places within the area being improved. The published or posted notice shall indicate that the judgment of confirmation has been entered by the court and shall describe the improvement for which the assessment has been levied, that the collector has received the warrant for the collection of the assessment, that any property owner whose property has been assessed may pay the assessment in full without interest if it is paid within 20 days from the date of the award. The notice shall also state the number of installments the assessment has been divided into and the rate of interest each installment bears, and also shall indicate where payment may be made.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-31

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-31) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-31)
    Sec. 9-3-31. The construction of such improvement in accordance with the provisions of the contract shall be under the supervision of the committee on local improvements, and from time to time, as the work under any contract for the improvement progresses, certificates may be issued by the committee on local improvements to the contractor for work completed and payments may be made to the contractor in amounts not to exceed 85% of the work constructed and completed by vouchers payable either in cash or bonds that may be issued, as in this Division 3 provided, upon completion of the work. All such vouchers shall be signed by the presiding officer of the municipality, attested by the clerk and registered, numbered and countersigned by the treasurer. The treasurer shall keep an accurate register of all such vouchers issued.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-32

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-32) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-32)
    Sec. 9-3-32. Within 30 days after the completion of the work, the committee on local improvements shall certify the fact that the work has been completed and accepted by the corporate authorities of such municipality, setting forth the total amount due the contractor for the construction of the work, the amount of the vouchers payable either in cash or bonds that have been delivered to the contractor from time to time as the work progressed, and the amount still due the contractor. The corporate authorities upon receipt of the certificate shall set a date for consideration and hearing upon the question of whether or not the work has been completed in substantial compliance with the plans, specifications and contract for the construction thereof, and shall direct the clerk to give notice of the date set for the hearing. Such notice shall be published at least once each week for 2 successive weeks in a daily or weekly newspaper published and of general circulation in such municipality, if there is such a newspaper. If there is no such newspaper, then notice shall be given by posting in not less than 4 public places in such municipality, and in at least 4 places within the boundaries of the area designated by the committee on local improvements as probably benefited by the improvement. The first publication or the first posting of such notice shall be at least 15 days prior to the date fixed for such hearing. Any person interested may, prior to the date fixed for such hearing, file written objections to the acceptance of such work, stating specifically the reasons therefor, and shall have the right to be heard at the time and place fixed by the governing body to hear and consider the same. At the time and place fixed, the corporate authorities shall hear any and all objections that have been filed in writing to the acceptance of the completed work and the corporate authorities shall have authority to continue the hearing from time to time, but for a period of not more than 30 days from the date set for such hearing, to consider written objections filed to the acceptance of the work and to give all persons an opportunity to be heard thereon. At such hearing the certificate of the committee on local improvements shall be prima facie evidence that the matter and things stated therein are true, but if any parts thereof are controverted by written objections duly filed, the corporate authorities shall hear and determine the same in a summary manner and shall enter an order according to the facts. Such order shall be conclusive upon all parties and no party shall be allowed to review or reverse the order of the corporate authorities. If upon such hearing the corporate authorities shall find the allegations of the certificate to be incorrect, it shall enter an order accordingly and it shall then be the duty of the committee on local improvements to procure the completion of such improvement in substantial compliance with the ordinance and the plans and specifications therefor. The committee on local improvements shall from time to time file additional or supplemental applications to the corporate authorities for final acceptance of the work until the corporate authorities shall eventually be satisfied that the allegations in such certificates are true and that the improvement has been constructed in substantial compliance with the plans, specification and ordinance.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-33

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-33) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-33)
    Sec. 9-3-33. If upon final settlement with the contractor for the construction of any improvement and after paying all costs of levying, collecting and making the assessment, which amount shall not under any circumstances exceed 12% of the estimated contract price, and all bonds and interest thereon issued, as in this Division 3 provided, except those bonds and interest coupons not presented for payment, although called and for which funds are available and reserved, within the period of time specified in Section 9-1-5, there shall be any surpluses remaining in the special assessment fund, the corporate authorities of such municipality shall at once cause a rebate to be declared upon each lot, tract or parcel of real estate assessed of its pro rata proportion of such surplus. Such rebate shall be paid to the owner of record of each such lot, block, tract or parcel at the time of the declaration of the rebate. Should any additional funds be collected after the original rebate is declared, the municipality shall not be required to declare a supplemental rebate for 5 years from the date the original rebate is declared. The municipality may deduct for its costs and expenses for declaring and making any rebate not more than 5% of the amount declared to be rebated. All surpluses shall remain in the special assessment fund until after full payment of all bonds and vouchers issued in anticipation of the collection of the assessment, and there shall be no rebate until all such bonds and vouchers have been paid in full, both as to principal and interest, except those bonds and interest coupons not presented for payment, although called and for which funds are available and reserved, within the period of time specified in Section 9-1-5. The corporate authorities shall cause to be kept and exhibited publicly in the office of the clerk of such municipality, an index of all special assessment accounts or warrants upon which a rebate is due and payable and upon proper proofs the same shall be repaid to the persons entitled thereto.
(Source: P.A. 91-357, eff. 7-29-99.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-34

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-34) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-34)
    Sec. 9-3-34. No litigation, suit or proceeding of any kind or character shall be instituted touching the sufficiency of the plans, specifications, estimate of the cost, or ordinance authorizing the improvement, unless such litigation, suit or proceeding is instituted within 15 days after the adoption of the ordinance by the corporate authorities of such municipality authorizing and directing the improvement to be made. No litigation, suit or proceeding of any kind or character shall be instituted to collaterally attack the final acceptance of the work by the corporate authorities unless such litigation, suit or proceeding is instituted within 15 days after the final acceptance of the work by the corporate authorities.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-35

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-35) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-35)
    Sec. 9-3-35. At any time after 15 days from date of acceptance of the work by the corporate authorities bonds may be issued to anticipate the collection of the unpaid portions of the assessment then remaining unpaid for the purpose of paying the cost of the improvement, including cost of making and collecting the assessment, engineering, inspection, attorney's fees and other costs. The bonds may be sold by the corporate authorities for not less than par and accrued interest to date of delivery, or such bonds may be issued and delivered to the contractor in payment of the work at not less than par. The bonds shall be authorized pursuant to a resolution adopted by the corporate authorities and shall bear a date not earlier than 20 days after the date of the awarding of the contract for the construction of the improvement and coupons shall be attached thereto representing interest due thereon as it matures, interest to be paid annually. The bonds shall be executed by the presiding officer of the municipality and attested by the clerk of such municipality, with the corporate seal attached thereto. The bonds shall recite specifically that they are payable solely and only from the assessment levied for the payment of the cost of the improvement, designating the improvement for which the assessment has been levied, and shall mature on or before the first day of December next succeeding the first day of January on which the last installment shall mature, and shall bear interest at a rate of one per cent less than the installments of the assessment against which they are issued bears. Interest coupons attached to the bond shall bear the official or facsimile signatures of the presiding officer and clerk. The bonds shall be made payable at such place or places either within or without the State of Illinois, as shall be declared by resolution of the corporate authorities. The bonds shall be numbered consecutively beginning with number one upwards and shall be payable in their numerical order, and redeemable prior to maturity in numerical order as hereinafter provided. Such bonds shall be registered by the treasurer of such municipality in a book provided for that purpose and each bond shall bear the certificate of such registration and upon the books of such treasurer shall be noted the name of the holder thereof and his address. Any subsequent holder may cause the same to be registered in the name of such subsequent holder upon submission of proper proof of ownership. Such municipality shall have the right to call and pay the bonds, or any number thereof, in the manner set out in Section 9-3-36.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-36

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-36) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-36)
    Sec. 9-3-36. Whenever there are sufficient funds in the hands of the treasurer after the payment of all interest due and to become due within 6 months, the treasurer shall on the first day of October of any year, or at any other time there are sufficient funds for that purpose on hand during the year, give notice by registered mail, addressed to the last registered holder of the bonds called at the address appearing upon his registry, that there are funds sufficient to pay the designated bonds and interest thereon to date 30 days hence from the date of such notice and directing presentation of such bonds for payment and cancellation, and the bonds shall cease to bear interest after the expiration of the 30 days and upon payment and cancellation of the bonds proper entry thereof shall be made upon the books of the treasurer. The treasurer, upon accumulation of sufficient funds, as herein provided, shall pay one or more bonds and shall call and pay such bonds, and any bondholder or holder of any interest coupon appertaining to any bond shall be entitled to summary relief by mandamus or injunction to enforce the provisions hereof. In addition to giving notice by registered mail to the last registered holder of such bonds, the treasurer shall cause to be published in a newspaper published and of general circulation in such municipality, if there is such a newspaper. If there is no such newspaper, the notice shall be given by posting in at least 3 places within the area designated as probably benefited by the improvement. Such notice shall be a notice of call and redemption addressed to all unknown bondholders specifying the number of the bonds called and designating the assessment against which the bonds have been issued, and indicating that interest will cease on the bonds 30 days from and after the date of publication of such notice, and thereafter the bonds shall cease to bear interest. Provisions as to redemption and call of the bonds shall be inserted in each of the bonds issued in accordance with the provisions of this Division 3.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-37

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-37) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-37)
    Sec. 9-3-37. Any deduction in assessments made pursuant to the order of the court may be added to and become part of the municipality's portion of the cost of the improvement. The corporate authorities by the adoption of the resolution may direct the attorney member of the committee on local improvements to file a motion to authorize the court to add the deduction to the municipality's portion of the assessment.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-38

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-38) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-38)
    Sec. 9-3-38. No collateral attack or litigation shall be instituted which in any way questions the enforceability of the validity of the bonds issued under the provisions of this Division 3 unless such litigation is instituted within 15 days after the issue and delivery of the bonds to the contractor on payment of work, or within 15 days after the issue and delivery thereof to a purchaser, as in this Division 3 provided.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-39

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-39) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-39)
    Sec. 9-3-39. The assessment authorized by this Division 3 shall constitute valid and binding liens upon the respective tracts of property against which they are assessed from the date of the confirmation of the assessment until paid, prior to all other claims and liens, and shall be coequal with the lien for general taxes, and shall not be questioned in any action or proceeding except on proof of failure to give notice of the hearing on the question of benefits, unless such suit shall be instituted within 10 days after the confirmation of the assessment roll by the court.
(Source: P.A. 83-345.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-40

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-40) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-40)
    Sec. 9-3-40. Liens shall be enforced and collected independently of any other provision of the statutes contrary thereto notwithstanding.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-41

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-41) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-41)
    Sec. 9-3-41. Whenever any assessment has been levied against any real estate, the assessment or installments thereof shall become delinquent the first day of July next after the due date thereof and bear interest after delinquency at the rate as in this Division 3 provided until paid, or until such real estate is sold for the payment thereof, as in this Division 3 provided. The assessment after delinquency shall continue to be collected by the authorized collector of any such municipality. Such municipality shall institute proceedings to foreclose and sell property for the payment of any assessment, or installment thereof, remaining delinquent 6 months after delinquency date. Any holder of any bond or of any interest coupon is entitled to summary relief by mandamus or injunction to enforce the provisions hereof.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-42

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-42) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-42)
    Sec. 9-3-42. The corporate authorities by resolution shall direct some officer of such municipality to file a petition in the name of such municipality in any court of competent jurisdiction to foreclose the lien as to the past due assessment, or installment thereof, and cause the real estate against which such assessment, or installment thereof, is levied to be sold to pay the same. As many lots, tracts and parcels of land as may be desired may be joined in one suit so long as the lots, tracts and parcels of land are delinquent for the same assessment or installment thereof constituting liens against the real estate created under this Division 3. Upon filing of the petition, notice shall be given by the clerk of the court addressed "To All Owners, Parties Concerned and Persons Interested" in the described tracts of real estate, setting forth a description of the several tracts of real estate sought to be sold, the pendency of the proceedings, the docket number of the cause, and stating the term of court at which the petition will be heard. The notice shall be published by the clerk of the court in a newspaper published and of general circulation in the municipality where such real estate is situated if there is such a newspaper. Otherwise, such notice shall be published in a newspaper published and of general circulation in the county. Such notice shall be published at least 30 days prior to the date set for the hearing in the cause. The petition and notice shall give the court full jurisdiction of all the parties interested as owner, occupant, lien claimant or otherwise, in the several tracts of real estate described in the petition and notice.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-43

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-43) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-43)
    Sec. 9-3-43. The cause shall be heard as suits to foreclose mortgages on real estate. The court shall ascertain and determine the amount of the liens created under this Division 3 due as of the date of the entry of its orders from each of the several tracts of real estate, specifying separately the amount due on account of each tract. Judgment shall be entered against the respective tracts for the amount of such assessment of installments thereof, including interest, penalties and cost of suit. The cost shall be apportioned to the respective tracts as the court determines proper. In such judgment the court shall also order the respective tracts of real estate sold by the general county officer having authority to receive state and county taxes, unless the amount of the judgment determined against the same shall be paid by a short date to be fixed by the court. Appeals may be prosecuted as in other civil cases.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-44

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-44) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-44)
    Sec. 9-3-44. Upon expiration of the time for payment as fixed by the order of the court, the general county officer having authority to receive state and county taxes shall advertise the sale of the several tracts of real estate on which the amount adjudged against the same by the order has not been paid. The advertisement shall be made in some newspaper published and of general circulation in the county at least 10 days prior to the date of sale. At such sale each lot, tract or parcel of land shall be sold separately, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, except for general taxes and unpaid special assessments not included in the judgment, the lien for which shall remain unimpaired, to the highest bidder for cash. The sale shall not be complete until the purchase price is paid. No tract shall be sold for less than the costs of sale, costs adjudged by the court, and amount of all past due installments of special assessments created by this Division 3 as determined by the court. The person so selling shall make, execute and deliver to the purchaser a certificate of sale which shall describe the real estate sold, recite the date of sale, the name and address of the purchaser, the amount bid and that the purchaser is entitled to a deed conveying fee simple title to the premises upon expiration of the period of redemption and upon compliance by the purchaser or his assignee with the provisions of this Division 3. The proceeds received from such sale shall be disbursed in the following order: first, all costs and expenses of sale and suit shall be fully paid; second, the amount necessary to satisfy the special assessments shall be transferred to the proper officer; third, the residue, if any, shall be delivered to the court to be turned over to the owner, mortgagee or such other person as shall establish right thereto. A report of sales shall be made promptly to the court together with a copy of each certificate of sale issued.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-45

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-45) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-45)
    Sec. 9-3-45. Any owner or person interested in any real estate sold under the provisions of this Division 3 has the right to redeem from such sale at any time within 2 years from date of sale upon payment of the amount bid and paid by the purchaser as set out in the certificate of sale, plus all taxes and assessments thereafter paid by the purchaser, together with interest on all such sums at the rate of the greater of 9% per annum or 70% of the prime commercial rate in effect on the date the special assessment ordinance is adopted. Interest shall run from date of sale (and from date of payment of taxes and assessments in case of such payments) to date of payment to the clerk of the court. An entry of all such redemptions shall be made on the court docket. The clerk shall immediately notify the purchasers of such redemption and that he may obtain his money upon surrender of certificate of purchase.
(Source: P.A. 82-686.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-46

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-46) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-46)
    Sec. 9-3-46. Subsequent to the issuance of the certificate of sale and 30 days prior to the expiration of the period of redemption the purchaser or his assignee shall cause written notice of the date of the expiration of the period of redemption to be served on the occupant of the premises described in the certificate, if the premises are occupied and proof of such notice shall be made to the court. The purchaser or his assignee shall also cause notice to be published in at least one issue of some newspaper published and of general circulation in the municipality where the real estate is situated, if there is such newspaper. Otherwise such publication shall be made in some newspaper published and of general circulation in the county, addressed to "All Owners, Parties Concerned and Persons Interested", setting forth a description of the real estate sold and not then redeemed, the date of sale, the date of the expiration of the period of redemption, when and where application will be made for deed to be issued pursuant to the provisions of this Division 3, and the docket number of the foreclosure proceedings. Such notice shall be published subsequent to the issuance of the certificate of sale and at least 30 days prior to the date of the expiration of the period of redemption.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-47

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-47) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-47)
    Sec. 9-3-47. The purchaser or his assignee shall pay all taxes and assessments on real estate sold under the provisions of this Division 3. Notation of such payments shall be made on the docket of the court, and the same shall be repaid if the real estate is redeemed, together with interest at the rate of the greater of 9% per annum or 70% of the prime commercial rate in effect on the date the special assessment ordinance is adopted.
(Source: P.A. 82-686.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-48

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-48) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-48)
    Sec. 9-3-48. A deed conveying the fee simple title to the premises, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, except unpaid general taxes and special assessments, or installments thereof, shall be issued to the purchaser at any time after the expiration of the period of redemption upon proof of payment of all taxes and assessments becoming due subsequent to date of sale, proof of notice to occupant of date of expiration of period of redemption, proof of publication of notice to all parties concerned of the date of expiration of the period of redemption and when and where application will be made for deed. If the court determines that the provisions of this Division 3 are complied with, the court shall direct the general county officer authorized to collect state and county taxes to execute and deliver to the applicant a deed conveying fee simple title to the several tracts of real estate, free and clear of all incumbrances, and liens, except the lien for unpaid general taxes and special assessments, or installments thereof, the lien as to which shall continue unimpaired. Such deed shall refer to the judgment of the court and this Division 3 as the authority by which it is issued. Such deeds shall be recorded as other deeds conveying real estate. After 30 days from the date of filing the deed issued under the provisions of this Division 3 in the recorder's office for recordation, no action shall be instituted to defeat or impair such conveyance.
(Source: P.A. 84-452; 84-545.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-49

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-49) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-49)
    Sec. 9-3-49. Any municipality levying assessments as provided in this Division 3 may provide by ordinance for the levy, in addition to the taxes now authorized by law, and in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general corporate purposes, a tax not exceeding .05% of all taxable property in such municipality to be known as a public benefit tax for the purpose of paying public benefits levied in accordance with the provisions of this Division 3. The fund arising therefrom shall be known as a public benefit fund, which fund shall be kept separate and apart from all other funds and shall be used solely for the purpose of paying that portion of the several amounts assessed against any such municipality for public benefit. However, such municipality shall not extend a tax for the payment of such public benefit in excess of the amount required annually to pay the principal and interest of the installments of such public benefit as it matures.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/9-3-50

    (65 ILCS 5/9-3-50) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-50)
    Sec. 9-3-50. The funds of each assessment created under this Division 3 shall be kept by the treasurer of such municipality in a separate bank account.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 9 Div. 4

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 9 Div. 4 heading)
DIVISION 4. IMPROVEMENTS AFFECTING
PROPERTY NOT WITHIN MUNICIPALITY

65 ILCS 5/9-4-1

    (65 ILCS 5/9-4-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-4-1)
    Sec. 9-4-1. Property not within the corporate limits but contiguous to any local improvement made by a municipality pursuant to the provisions of this Article may be charged by the corporate authorities of the municipality in an amount not greater than the benefit conferred by the local improvement on such property. This Division 4 shall apply only to municipalities of less than 500,000 inhabitants and shall not be exercised with respect to any contiguous property where such property is included within the corporate limits of another municipality.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 668.)

65 ILCS 5/9-4-2

    (65 ILCS 5/9-4-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-4-2)
    Sec. 9-4-2. The corporate authorities of a municipality who intend to charge benefits conferred by local improvements on property not within the corporate limits of such municipality against such property, as provided in this Division 4, shall commence a proceeding by filing a petition in the circuit court of the county in which the municipality making such local improvement is situated, or if such municipality is situated in more than one county and such proposed improvement lies in more than one county, then in the circuit court of the county in which the major part of the territory to be affected thereby is situated. Such petition shall contain (i) a statement that the board of local improvements or the committee on local improvements of such municipality is considering the making of a local improvement to be paid for by special assessment or by special tax and that the local improvement will benefit property not within the corporate limits of such municipality but contiguous to such local improvement; (ii) description of the extent, nature, kind, character and (when an estimate of the cost thereof is required under the provisions of Division 2 of this Article) the estimated cost of the proposed local improvement; (iii) a description of the lots, blocks, tracts, or parcels of property not within such municipality which the corporate authorities determine may be charged under this Division 4 with any part of the cost for making such local improvement, together with the name and address of the person or persons to whom the tax bill was sent for general taxes on each such lot, block, tract or parcel for the last preceding year; and (iv) a statement of the time and place of the public hearing, if any, to be held on such local improvement by the board of local improvements or the committee on local improvements. Upon the filing of such petition, the clerk of the circuit court shall issue a summons as in civil cases to the person or persons to whom such tax bills were sent as set forth in such petition. The board of local improvements or the committee on local improvements shall give to each person to whom such summons is issued notice of the time and place of the public hearing on such local improvement in the same manner as such notice is given to persons with respect to property within such municipality, all in accordance with the applicable provisions of Division 2 or Division 3 of this Article. Any person to whom such summons is issued shall have the right to appear and be heard at such public hearing in accordance with the provisions of Division 2 or Division 3 of this Article, and the circuit court shall upon application of such municipality, enter an order staying further proceedings on such petition filed pursuant to this Division 4 pending the filing of and hearing on the petition contemplated by Division 2 or Division 3 of this Article, and shall consolidate for hearing by the court such petition filed under Division 2 or Division 3 of this Article with such petition filed under Division 4 of this Article. The procedure and issues on the hearing on a petition filed under Division 4 of this Article shall be the same, as near as may be, as the procedure and issues set forth in Division 2 or Division 3 of this Article, and at such hearing, the circuit court shall hear and determine all objections as to the amount set as a benefit to such property.
(Source: P.A. 76-1549.)

65 ILCS 5/9-4-3

    (65 ILCS 5/9-4-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-4-3)
    Sec. 9-4-3. The amount set by order of the circuit court shall be a lien against such property enforceable in the same manner as a lien created under Division 2 or Division 3 of this Article.
(Source: P.A. 76-1549.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 9 Div. 5

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 9 Div. 5 heading)
DIVISION 5. FINANCING OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS

65 ILCS 5/9-5-1

    (65 ILCS 5/9-5-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-5-1)
    Sec. 9-5-1. Whenever a municipal ordinance or an annexation agreement authorized under Section 11-15.1-1 of this Code requires the installation of water mains, sanitary sewers, drains, or other facilities for sewers and drains, the construction of any roadways, or the installation of any traffic signals or other traffic related improvements as a condition of either the acceptance of a preliminary or final subdivision or plat described in Section 11-12-12 or a preliminary or final planned unit development plan or the issuance of a building permit and where, in the opinion of the corporate authorities, the facilities, roadways, or improvements may be used for the benefit of property not in the subdivision or planned unit development or outside the property for which a building permit has been issued, and the water mains, sanitary sewers, drains, or other facilities, roadways, or improvements are to be dedicated to the public, the corporate authorities may by contract with the subdivider or permittee agree to reimburse and may reimburse the subdivider or permittee for a portion of the cost of the facilities, roadways, and improvements from fees charged to owners of property not within the subdivision, planned unit development, or property for which a building permit has been issued when and as collected from the owners. The contract shall describe the property outside the subdivision, planned unit development, or property for which a building permit has been issued that may reasonably be expected to benefit from the facilities, roadways, or improvements that are required to be constructed under the contract and shall specify the amount or proportion of the cost of the facilities, roadways, or improvements that is to be incurred primarily for the benefit of that property. The contract shall provide that the municipality shall collect fees charged to owners of property not within the subdivision, planned unit development, or property for which a building permit has been issued at any time before the connection to and use of the facilities, roadways, or improvements by the respective properties of each owner. The contract may contain other and further provisions and agreements concerning the construction, installation, completion, and acceptance of the facilities, roadways, or improvements that the corporate authorities in their sole opinion deem proper and may also provide for the payment to the subdivider or permittee of a reasonable amount of interest on the amount expended by the subdivider or permittee in completing the facilities, roadways, and improvements, the interest to be calculated from and after the date of completion and acceptance of the facilities, roadways, and improvements.
(Source: P.A. 87-539.)

65 ILCS 5/9-5-2

    (65 ILCS 5/9-5-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-5-2)
    Sec. 9-5-2. Any contract entered into between the corporate authorities of a municipality and a subdivider pursuant to Section 9-5-1 shall be filed with the recorder of each county in which all or a part of the property affected thereby is located. The recording of the contract in this manner shall serve to notify persons interested in such property of the fact that there will be a charge in relation to such property for the connection to and use of the facilities constructed under the contract.
(Source: P.A. 83-358.)

65 ILCS 5/9-5-3

    (65 ILCS 5/9-5-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-5-3)
    Sec. 9-5-3. This Division 5 does not apply to any municipality which is a home rule unit. This Division 5 is not a prohibition upon the contractual and associational powers granted by Article VII, Section 10 of the Illinois Constitution.
(Source: P.A. 77-2463.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 10

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 10 heading)
ARTICLE 10
EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYMENT

65 ILCS 5/Art. 10 Div. 1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 10 Div. 1 heading)
DIVISION 1. CIVIL SERVICE IN CITIES

65 ILCS 5/10-1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-1)
    Sec. 10-1-1. The mayor of each municipality which adopts this Division 1 as hereinafter provided shall, not less than 40 nor more than 90 days after the taking effect of this Division 1 in such municipality, appoint 3 persons, who shall constitute and be known as the civil service commissioners of such municipality, one for 3 years, one for 2 years and one for one year from the time of appointment and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. In every year thereafter the mayor shall, in like manner, appoint one person as the successor of the commissioner whose term shall expire in that year to serve as such commissioner for 3 years and until his successor is appointed and qualified. Two commissioners shall constitute a quorum. All appointments to the commission, both original and to fill vacancies, shall be so made that not more than 2 members shall, at the time of appointment, be members of the same political party. The commissioners shall hold no other lucrative office or employment under the United States, the State of Illinois, or any municipal corporation or political division thereof. No person shall be appointed a commissioner who has been convicted of a felony under the laws of this State or comparable laws of any other state or the United States. Each commissioner, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take the oath prescribed by the constitution of this state.
    However, in any municipality having the commission form of municipal government, the appointment of civil service commissioners shall be made by the corporate authorities, and the corporate authorities may, by ordinance, provide that 5 commissioners shall be so appointed, one for one year, 2 for 2 years and 2 for 3 years. The corporate authorities shall appoint, in a like manner, the successors of the commissioners whose terms expire in that year to serve as commissioners for 3 years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Three members shall constitute a quorum, and no more than 3 of the commissioners shall be of the same political party. If such municipality has adopted this Division 1 prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1965, and subsequently provides, by ordinance, for 5 commissioners, 2 additional commissioners shall be so appointed, one for 2 years and one for 3 years, and successors shall be appointed in a like manner as commissions established after such effective date.
(Source: P.A. 87-423.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-2)
    Sec. 10-1-2. The mayor may, in his discretion, remove any commissioner for incompetence, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. The mayor shall within 10 days report in writing any such removal to the corporate authorities, with the reasons therefor. Any vacancy in the office of commissioner shall be filled by appointment by the mayor or, if the municipality is under the commission form of municipal government, then by the corporate authorities.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 3252.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-3

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-3)
    Sec. 10-1-3. The commissioners shall classify all the offices and places of employment in such municipality with reference to the examinations hereinafter provided for, except those offices and places excluded by Section 10-1-17. The offices and places so classified by the commission shall constitute the classified civil service of such municipality. No appointments to any of such offices or places shall be made except under and according to the rules hereinafter mentioned.
    The commissioners shall also classify all positions of employment in respect to employees whose employment is transferred to the municipality by virtue of "An Act in relation to the exchange of certain functions, property and personnel among cities, and park districts having coextensive geographic areas and populations in excess of 500,000," approved July 5, 1957, as heretofore and hereafter amended, and such positions of employment shall be included in the classified civil service of the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 3252.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-4

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-4)
    Sec. 10-1-4. Persons transferred from the employment of a park district by virtue of "An Act in relation to the exchange of certain functions, property and personnel among cities, and park districts having coextensive geographic areas and populations in excess of 500,000," approved July 5, 1957, as heretofore and hereafter amended, shall, without examination, be assigned to positions in the classified civil service of the municipality, so far as may be practicable, having duties and responsibilities equivalent to their park district employment. For the purpose of establishing the civil service status of park policemen transferred to the municipality, any rank above the rank of captain shall not be recognized.
    As provided in said Act of 1957, the eligible registers and reemployment registers of the park district civil service board as to positions and persons so transferred shall remain in force and effect as eligible and reemployment registers of the civil service commission, subject to the authority of the commission, in its discretion, to cancel such eligible registers, or portions thereof, as have been in force more than 2 years.
    Employees so transferred shall have the same standing, grade, class or rank which they held in the classified service of the park district from which they were transferred. For the purpose of determining seniority in class, grade or rank, each employee shall be credited with the time served by him in the employment held by him on the date of such transfer.
    If this Division 1 exempts from its provisions any position held by an employee transferred under said Act of 1957, to the municipality, the employee so transferred shall be given a position in the classified civil service as nearly comparable in responsibilities and duties to his former employment as it may be possible to approximate.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 3252.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-5

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-5)
    Sec. 10-1-5. The commission shall make rules to carry out the purposes of this Division 1, and for examinations, appointments and removals in accordance with its provisions, and the commission may, from time to time, make changes in the original rules.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-6

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-6)
    Sec. 10-1-6. All rules made as hereinabove provided and all changes therein shall forthwith be printed for distribution by the commission. The commission shall give notice of the places where the rules may be obtained by publication in one or more newspapers published in such municipality and if no newspaper is published in such municipality, then in a newspaper of general circulation in such municipality. In each such publication shall be specified the date, not less than 10 days subsequent to the date of such publication, when the rules shall go into operation.
(Source: P.A. 77-867.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-7

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-7)
    Sec. 10-1-7. Examination of applicants; disqualifications.
    (a) All applicants for offices or places in the classified service, except those mentioned in Section 10-1-17, are subject to examination. The examination shall be public, competitive, and open to all citizens of the United States, with specified limitations as to residence, age, health, habits, and moral character. An individual who is not a citizen but is legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law or is an individual against whom immigration action has been deferred by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services under the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) process is authorized to apply for the position of police officer, subject to (i) all requirements and limitations, other than citizenship, to which other applicants are subject and (ii) the individual being authorized under federal law to obtain, carry, or purchase or otherwise possess a firearm.
    (b) Residency requirements in effect at the time an individual enters the fire or police service of a municipality (other than a municipality that has more than 1,000,000 inhabitants) cannot be made more restrictive for that individual during his or her period of service for that municipality, or be made a condition of promotion, except for the rank or position of Fire or Police Chief.
    (c) No person with a record of misdemeanor convictions except those under Sections 11-1.50, 11-6, 11-7, 11-9, 11-14, 11-15, 11-17, 11-18, 11-19, 11-30, 11-35, 12-2, 12-6, 12-15, 14-4, 16-1, 21.1-3, 24-3.1, 24-5, 25-1, 28-3, 31-1, 31-4, 31-6, 31-7, 32-1, 32-2, 32-3, 32-4, and 32-8, subdivisions (a)(1) and (a)(2)(C) of Section 11-14.3, and paragraphs (1), (6), and (8) of subsection (a) of Section 24-1 of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012 or arrested for any cause but not convicted on that cause shall be disqualified from taking the examination on grounds of habits or moral character, unless the person is attempting to qualify for a position on the police department, in which case the conviction or arrest may be considered as a factor in determining the person's habits or moral character.
    (d) Persons entitled to military preference under Section 10-1-16 shall not be subject to limitations specifying age unless they are applicants for a position as a fireman or a policeman having no previous employment status as a fireman or policeman in the regularly constituted fire or police department of the municipality, in which case they must not have attained their 35th birthday, except any person who has served as an auxiliary police officer under Section 3.1-30-20 for at least 5 years and is under 40 years of age.
    (e) All employees of a municipality of less than 500,000 population (except those who would be excluded from the classified service as provided in this Division 1) who are holding that employment as of the date a municipality adopts this Division 1, or as of July 17, 1959, whichever date is the later, and who have held that employment for at least 2 years immediately before that later date, and all firemen and policemen regardless of length of service who were either appointed to their respective positions by the board of fire and police commissioners under the provisions of Division 2 of this Article or who are serving in a position (except as a temporary employee) in the fire or police department in the municipality on the date a municipality adopts this Division 1, or as of July 17, 1959, whichever date is the later, shall become members of the classified civil service of the municipality without examination.
    (f) The examinations shall be practical in their character, and shall relate to those matters that will fairly test the relative capacity of the persons examined to discharge the duties of the positions to which they seek to be appointed. The examinations shall include tests of physical qualifications, health, and (when appropriate) manual skill. If an applicant is unable to pass the physical examination solely as the result of an injury received by the applicant as the result of the performance of an act of duty while working as a temporary employee in the position for which he or she is being examined, however, the physical examination shall be waived and the applicant shall be considered to have passed the examination. No questions in any examination shall relate to political or religious opinions or affiliations. Results of examinations and the eligible registers prepared from the results shall be published by the commission within 60 days after any examinations are held.
    (g) The commission shall control all examinations, and may, whenever an examination is to take place, designate a suitable number of persons, either in or not in the official service of the municipality, to be examiners. The examiners shall conduct the examinations as directed by the commission and shall make a return or report of the examinations to the commission. If the appointed examiners are in the official service of the municipality, the examiners shall not receive extra compensation for conducting the examinations unless the examiners are subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the municipality. The commission may at any time substitute any other person, whether or not in the service of the municipality, in the place of any one selected as an examiner. The commission members may themselves at any time act as examiners without appointing examiners. The examiners at any examination shall not all be members of the same political party.
    (h) In municipalities of 500,000 or more population, no person who has attained his or her 35th birthday shall be eligible to take an examination for a position as a fireman or a policeman unless the person has had previous employment status as a policeman or fireman in the regularly constituted police or fire department of the municipality, except as provided in this Section.
    (i) In municipalities of more than 5,000 but not more than 200,000 inhabitants, no person who has attained his or her 35th birthday shall be eligible to take an examination for a position as a fireman or a policeman unless the person has had previous employment status as a policeman or fireman in the regularly constituted police or fire department of the municipality, except as provided in this Section.
    (j) In all municipalities, applicants who are 20 years of age and who have successfully completed 2 years of law enforcement studies at an accredited college or university may be considered for appointment to active duty with the police department. An applicant described in this subsection (j) who is appointed to active duty shall not have power of arrest, nor shall the applicant be permitted to carry firearms, until he or she reaches 21 years of age.
    (k) In municipalities of more than 500,000 population, applications for examination for and appointment to positions as firefighters or police shall be made available at various branches of the public library of the municipality.
    (l) No municipality having a population less than 1,000,000 shall require that any fireman appointed to the lowest rank serve a probationary employment period of longer than one year. The limitation on periods of probationary employment provided in Public Act 86-990 is an exclusive power and function of the State. Pursuant to subsection (h) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution, a home rule municipality having a population less than 1,000,000 must comply with this limitation on periods of probationary employment, which is a denial and limitation of home rule powers. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section, the probationary employment period limitation may be extended for a firefighter who is required, as a condition of employment, to be a licensed paramedic, during which time the sole reason that a firefighter may be discharged without a hearing is for failing to meet the requirements for paramedic licensure.
    (m) To the extent that this Section or any other Section in this Division conflicts with Section 10-1-7.1 or 10-1-7.2, then Section 10-1-7.1 or 10-1-7.2 shall control.
(Source: P.A. 102-813, eff. 5-13-22; 103-357, eff. 1-1-24.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-7.1

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-7.1)
    Sec. 10-1-7.1. Original appointments; full-time fire department.
    (a) Applicability. Unless a commission elects to follow the provisions of Section 10-1-7.2, this Section shall apply to all original appointments to an affected full-time fire department. Existing registers of eligibles shall continue to be valid until their expiration dates, or up to a maximum of 2 years after August 4, 2011 (the effective date of Public Act 97-251).
    Notwithstanding any statute, ordinance, rule, or other law to the contrary, all original appointments to an affected department to which this Section applies shall be administered in the manner provided for in this Section. Provisions of the Illinois Municipal Code, municipal ordinances, and rules adopted pursuant to such authority and other laws relating to initial hiring of firefighters in affected departments shall continue to apply to the extent they are compatible with this Section, but in the event of a conflict between this Section and any other law, this Section shall control.
    A home rule or non-home rule municipality may not administer its fire department process for original appointments in a manner that is less stringent than this Section. This Section is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of the powers and functions exercised by the State.
    A municipality that is operating under a court order or consent decree regarding original appointments to a full-time fire department before August 4, 2011 (the effective date of Public Act 97-251) is exempt from the requirements of this Section for the duration of the court order or consent decree.
    Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection (a), this Section does not apply to a municipality with more than 1,000,000 inhabitants.
    (b) Original appointments. All original appointments made to an affected fire department shall be made from a register of eligibles established in accordance with the processes established by this Section. Only persons who meet or exceed the performance standards required by this Section shall be placed on a register of eligibles for original appointment to an affected fire department.
    Whenever an appointing authority authorizes action to hire a person to perform the duties of a firefighter or to hire a firefighter-paramedic to fill a position that is a new position or vacancy due to resignation, discharge, promotion, death, the granting of a disability or retirement pension, or any other cause, the appointing authority shall appoint to that position the person with the highest ranking on the final eligibility list. If the appointing authority has reason to conclude that the highest ranked person fails to meet the minimum standards for the position or if the appointing authority believes an alternate candidate would better serve the needs of the department, then the appointing authority has the right to pass over the highest ranked person and appoint either: (i) any person who has a ranking in the top 5% of the register of eligibles or (ii) any person who is among the top 5 highest ranked persons on the list of eligibles if the number of people who have a ranking in the top 5% of the register of eligibles is less than 5 people.
    Any candidate may pass on an appointment once without losing his or her position on the register of eligibles. Any candidate who passes a second time may be removed from the list by the appointing authority provided that such action shall not prejudice a person's opportunities to participate in future examinations, including an examination held during the time a candidate is already on the municipality's register of eligibles.
    The sole authority to issue certificates of appointment shall be vested in the Civil Service Commission. All certificates of appointment issued to any officer or member of an affected department shall be signed by the chairperson and secretary, respectively, of the commission upon appointment of such officer or member to the affected department by the commission. After being selected from the register of eligibles to fill a vacancy in the affected department, each appointee shall be presented with his or her certificate of appointment on the day on which he or she is sworn in as a classified member of the affected department. Firefighters who were not issued a certificate of appointment when originally appointed shall be provided with a certificate within 10 days after making a written request to the chairperson of the Civil Service Commission. Each person who accepts a certificate of appointment and successfully completes his or her probationary period shall be enrolled as a firefighter and as a regular member of the fire department.
    For the purposes of this Section, "firefighter" means any person who has been prior to, on, or after August 4, 2011 (the effective date of Public Act 97-251) appointed to a fire department or fire protection district or employed by a State university and sworn or commissioned to perform firefighter duties or paramedic duties, or both, except that the following persons are not included: part-time firefighters; auxiliary, reserve, or voluntary firefighters, including paid-on-call firefighters; clerks and dispatchers or other civilian employees of a fire department or fire protection district who are not routinely expected to perform firefighter duties; and elected officials.
    (c) Qualification for placement on register of eligibles. The purpose of establishing a register of eligibles is to identify applicants who possess and demonstrate the mental aptitude and physical ability to perform the duties required of members of the fire department in order to provide the highest quality of service to the public. To this end, all applicants for original appointment to an affected fire department shall be subject to examination and testing which shall be public, competitive, and open to all applicants unless the municipality shall by ordinance limit applicants to residents of the municipality, county or counties in which the municipality is located, State, or nation. Any examination and testing procedure utilized under subsection (e) of this Section shall be supported by appropriate validation evidence and shall comply with all applicable State and federal laws. Municipalities may establish educational, emergency medical service licensure, and other prerequisites for participation in an examination or for hire as a firefighter. Any municipality may charge a fee to cover the costs of the application process.
    Residency requirements in effect at the time an individual enters the fire service of a municipality cannot be made more restrictive for that individual during his or her period of service for that municipality, or be made a condition of promotion, except for the rank or position of fire chief and for no more than 2 positions that rank immediately below that of the chief rank which are appointed positions pursuant to the Fire Department Promotion Act.
    No person who is 35 years of age or older shall be eligible to take an examination for a position as a firefighter unless the person has had previous employment status as a firefighter in the regularly constituted fire department of the municipality, except as provided in this Section. The age limitation does not apply to:
        (1) any person previously employed as a full-time
    
firefighter in a regularly constituted fire department of (i) any municipality or fire protection district located in Illinois, (ii) a fire protection district whose obligations were assumed by a municipality under Section 21 of the Fire Protection District Act, or (iii) a municipality whose obligations were taken over by a fire protection district,
        (2) any person who has served a municipality as a
    
regularly enrolled volunteer, paid-on-call, or part-time firefighter, or
        (3) any person who turned 35 while serving as a
    
member of the active or reserve components of any of the branches of the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard of any state, whose service was characterized as honorable or under honorable, if separated from the military, and is currently under the age of 40.
    No person who is under 21 years of age shall be eligible for employment as a firefighter.
    No applicant shall be examined concerning his or her political or religious opinions or affiliations. The examinations shall be conducted by the commissioners of the municipality or their designees and agents.
    No municipality shall require that any firefighter appointed to the lowest rank serve a probationary employment period of longer than one year of actual active employment, which may exclude periods of training, or injury or illness leaves, including duty related leave, in excess of 30 calendar days. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section, the probationary employment period limitation may be extended for a firefighter who is required, as a condition of employment, to be a licensed paramedic, during which time the sole reason that a firefighter may be discharged without a hearing is for failing to meet the requirements for paramedic licensure.
    In the event that any applicant who has been found eligible for appointment and whose name has been placed upon the final eligibility register provided for in this Division 1 has not been appointed to a firefighter position within one year after the date of his or her physical ability examination, the commission may cause a second examination to be made of that applicant's physical ability prior to his or her appointment. If, after the second examination, the physical ability of the applicant shall be found to be less than the minimum standard fixed by the rules of the commission, the applicant shall not be appointed. The applicant's name may be retained upon the register of candidates eligible for appointment and when next reached for certification and appointment that applicant may be again examined as provided in this Section, and if the physical ability of that applicant is found to be less than the minimum standard fixed by the rules of the commission, the applicant shall not be appointed, and the name of the applicant shall be removed from the register.
    (d) Notice, examination, and testing components. Notice of the time, place, general scope, merit criteria for any subjective component, and fee of every examination shall be given by the commission, by a publication at least 2 weeks preceding the examination: (i) in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality, or (ii) on the municipality's Internet website. Additional notice of the examination may be given as the commission shall prescribe.
    The examination and qualifying standards for employment of firefighters shall be based on: mental aptitude, physical ability, preferences, moral character, and health. The mental aptitude, physical ability, and preference components shall determine an applicant's qualification for and placement on the final register of eligibles. The examination may also include a subjective component based on merit criteria as determined by the commission. Scores from the examination must be made available to the public.
    (e) Mental aptitude. No person who does not possess at least a high school diploma or an equivalent high school education shall be placed on a register of eligibles. Examination of an applicant's mental aptitude shall be based upon a written examination. The examination shall be practical in character and relate to those matters that fairly test the capacity of the persons examined to discharge the duties performed by members of a fire department. Written examinations shall be administered in a manner that ensures the security and accuracy of the scores achieved.
    (f) Physical ability. All candidates shall be required to undergo an examination of their physical ability to perform the essential functions included in the duties they may be called upon to perform as a member of a fire department. For the purposes of this Section, essential functions of the job are functions associated with duties that a firefighter may be called upon to perform in response to emergency calls. The frequency of the occurrence of those duties as part of the fire department's regular routine shall not be a controlling factor in the design of examination criteria or evolutions selected for testing. These physical examinations shall be open, competitive, and based on industry standards designed to test each applicant's physical abilities in the following dimensions:
        (1) Muscular strength to perform tasks and evolutions
    
that may be required in the performance of duties including grip strength, leg strength, and arm strength. Tests shall be conducted under anaerobic as well as aerobic conditions to test both the candidate's speed and endurance in performing tasks and evolutions. Tasks tested may be based on standards developed, or approved, by the local appointing authority.
        (2) The ability to climb ladders, operate from
    
heights, walk or crawl in the dark along narrow and uneven surfaces, and operate in proximity to hazardous environments.
        (3) The ability to carry out critical,
    
time-sensitive, and complex problem solving during physical exertion in stressful and hazardous environments. The testing environment may be hot and dark with tightly enclosed spaces, flashing lights, sirens, and other distractions.
    The tests utilized to measure each applicant's capabilities in each of these dimensions may be tests based on industry standards currently in use or equivalent tests approved by the Joint Labor-Management Committee of the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
    Physical ability examinations administered under this Section shall be conducted with a reasonable number of proctors and monitors, open to the public, and subject to reasonable regulations of the commission.
    (g) Scoring of examination components. Appointing authorities may create a preliminary eligibility register. A person shall be placed on the list based upon his or her passage of the written examination or the passage of the written examination and the physical ability component. Passage of the written examination means attaining the minimum score set by the commission. Minimum scores should be set by the commission so as to demonstrate a candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. The minimum score set by the commission shall be supported by appropriate validation evidence and shall comply with all applicable State and federal laws. The appointing authority may conduct the physical ability component and any subjective components subsequent to the posting of the preliminary eligibility register.
    The examination components for an initial eligibility register shall be graded on a 100-point scale. A person's position on the list shall be determined by the following: (i) the person's score on the written examination, (ii) the person successfully passing the physical ability component, and (iii) the person's results on any subjective component as described in subsection (d).
    In order to qualify for placement on the final eligibility register, an applicant's score on the written examination, before any applicable preference points or subjective points are applied, shall be at or above the minimum score set by the commission. The local appointing authority may prescribe the score to qualify for placement on the final eligibility register, but the score shall not be less than the minimum score set by the commission.
    The commission shall prepare and keep a register of persons whose total score is not less than the minimum score for passage and who have passed the physical ability examination. These persons shall take rank upon the register as candidates in the order of their relative excellence based on the highest to the lowest total points scored on the mental aptitude, subjective component, and preference components of the test administered in accordance with this Section. No more than 60 days after each examination, an initial eligibility list shall be posted by the commission. The list shall include the final grades of the candidates without reference to priority of the time of examination and subject to claim for preference credit.
    Commissions may conduct additional examinations, including without limitation a polygraph test, after a final eligibility register is established and before it expires with the candidates ranked by total score without regard to date of examination. No more than 60 days after each examination, an initial eligibility list shall be posted by the commission showing the final grades of the candidates without reference to priority of time of examination and subject to claim for preference credit.
    (h) Preferences. The following are preferences:
        (1) Veteran preference. Persons who were engaged in
    
the military service of the United States for a period of at least one year of active duty and who were honorably discharged therefrom, or who are now or have been members on inactive or reserve duty in such military or naval service, shall be preferred for appointment to and employment with the fire department of an affected department.
        (2) Fire cadet preference. Persons who have
    
successfully completed 2 years of study in fire techniques or cadet training within a cadet program established under the rules of the Joint Labor and Management Committee (JLMC), as defined in Section 50 of the Fire Department Promotion Act, may be preferred for appointment to and employment with the fire department.
        (3) Educational preference. Persons who have
    
successfully obtained an associate's degree in the field of fire service or emergency medical services, or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may be preferred for appointment to and employment with the fire department.
        (4) Paramedic preference. Persons who have obtained
    
a license as a paramedic may be preferred for appointment to and employment with the fire department of an affected department providing emergency medical services.
        (5) Experience preference. All persons employed by a
    
municipality who have been paid-on-call or part-time certified Firefighter II, certified Firefighter III, State of Illinois or nationally licensed EMT, EMT-I, A-EMT, or paramedic, or any combination of those capacities may be awarded up to a maximum of 5 points. However, the applicant may not be awarded more than 0.5 points for each complete year of paid-on-call or part-time service. Applicants from outside the municipality who were employed as full-time firefighters or firefighter-paramedics by a fire protection district or another municipality may be awarded up to 5 experience preference points. However, the applicant may not be awarded more than one point for each complete year of full-time service.
        Upon request by the commission, the governing body of
    
the municipality or in the case of applicants from outside the municipality the governing body of any fire protection district or any other municipality shall certify to the commission, within 10 days after the request, the number of years of successful paid-on-call, part-time, or full-time service of any person. A candidate may not receive the full amount of preference points under this subsection if the amount of points awarded would place the candidate before a veteran on the eligibility list. If more than one candidate receiving experience preference points is prevented from receiving all of their points due to not being allowed to pass a veteran, the candidates shall be placed on the list below the veteran in rank order based on the totals received if all points under this subsection were to be awarded. Any remaining ties on the list shall be determined by lot.
        (6) Residency preference. Applicants whose principal
    
residence is located within the fire department's jurisdiction may be preferred for appointment to and employment with the fire department.
        (7) Additional preferences. Up to 5 additional
    
preference points may be awarded for unique categories based on an applicant's experience or background as identified by the commission.
        (7.5) Apprentice preferences. A person who has
    
performed fire suppression service for a department as a firefighter apprentice and otherwise meets the qualifications for original appointment as a firefighter specified in this Section may be awarded up to 20 preference points. To qualify for preference points, an applicant shall have completed a minimum of 600 hours of fire suppression work on a regular shift for the affected fire department over a 12-month period. The fire suppression work must be in accordance with Section 10-1-14 of this Division and the terms established by a Joint Apprenticeship Committee included in a collective bargaining agreement agreed between the employer and its certified bargaining agent. An eligible applicant must apply to the Joint Apprenticeship Committee for preference points under this item. The Joint Apprenticeship Committee shall evaluate the merit of the applicant's performance, determine the preference points to be awarded, and certify the amount of points awarded to the commissioners. The commissioners may add the certified preference points to the final grades achieved by the applicant on the other components of the examination.
        (8) Scoring of preferences. The commission shall give
    
preference for original appointment to persons designated in item (1) by adding to the final grade that they receive 5 points for the recognized preference achieved. The commission may give preference for original appointment to persons designated in item (7.5) by adding to the final grade the amount of points designated by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee as defined in item (7.5). The commission shall determine the number of preference points for each category, except items (1) and (7.5). The number of preference points for each category shall range from 0 to 5, except item (7.5). In determining the number of preference points, the commission shall prescribe that if a candidate earns the maximum number of preference points in all categories except item (7.5), that number may not be less than 10 nor more than 30. The commission shall give preference for original appointment to persons designated in items (2) through (7) by adding the requisite number of points to the final grade for each recognized preference achieved. The numerical result thus attained shall be applied by the commission in determining the final eligibility list and appointment from the eligibility list. The local appointing authority may prescribe the total number of preference points awarded under this Section, but the total number of preference points, except item (7.5), shall not be less than 10 points or more than 30 points. Apprentice preference points may be added in addition to other preference points awarded by the commission.
    No person entitled to any preference shall be required to claim the credit before any examination held under the provisions of this Section, but the preference shall be given after the posting or publication of the initial eligibility list or register at the request of a person entitled to a credit before any certification or appointments are made from the eligibility register, upon the furnishing of verifiable evidence and proof of qualifying preference credit. Candidates who are eligible for preference credit shall make a claim in writing within 10 days after the posting of the initial eligibility list, or the claim shall be deemed waived. Final eligibility registers shall be established after the awarding of verified preference points. However, apprentice preference credit earned subsequent to the establishment of the final eligibility register may be applied to the applicant's score upon certification by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee to the commission and the rank order of candidates on the final eligibility register shall be adjusted accordingly. All employment shall be subject to the commission's initial hire background review, including, but not limited to, criminal history, employment history, moral character, oral examination, and medical and psychological examinations, all on a pass-fail basis. The medical and psychological examinations must be conducted last, and may only be performed after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.
    Any person placed on an eligibility list who exceeds the age requirement before being appointed to a fire department shall remain eligible for appointment until the list is abolished, or his or her name has been on the list for a period of 2 years. No person who has attained the age of 35 years shall be inducted into a fire department, except as otherwise provided in this Section.
    The commission shall strike off the names of candidates for original appointment after the names have been on the list for more than 2 years.
    (i) Moral character. No person shall be appointed to a fire department unless he or she is a person of good character; not a habitual drunkard, a gambler, or a person who has been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude. However, no person shall be disqualified from appointment to the fire department because of the person's record of misdemeanor convictions except those under Sections 11-6, 11-7, 11-9, 11-14, 11-15, 11-17, 11-18, 11-19, 12-2, 12-6, 12-15, 14-4, 16-1, 21.1-3, 24-3.1, 24-5, 25-1, 28-3, 31-1, 31-4, 31-6, 31-7, 32-1, 32-2, 32-3, 32-4, 32-8, and paragraphs (1), (6), and (8) of subsection (a) of Section 24-1 of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012, or arrest for any cause without conviction thereon. Any such person who is in the department may be removed on charges brought for violating this subsection and after a trial as hereinafter provided.
    A classifiable set of the fingerprints of every person who is offered employment as a certificated member of an affected fire department whether with or without compensation, shall be furnished to the Illinois State Police and to the Federal Bureau of Investigation by the commission.
    Whenever a commission is authorized or required by law to consider some aspect of criminal history record information for the purpose of carrying out its statutory powers and responsibilities, then, upon request and payment of fees in conformance with the requirements of Section 2605-400 of the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Illinois State Police is authorized to furnish, pursuant to positive identification, the information contained in State files as is necessary to fulfill the request.
    (j) Temporary appointments. In order to prevent a stoppage of public business, to meet extraordinary exigencies, or to prevent material impairment of the fire department, the commission may make temporary appointments, to remain in force only until regular appointments are made under the provisions of this Division, but never to exceed 60 days. No temporary appointment of any one person shall be made more than twice in any calendar year.
    (k) A person who knowingly divulges or receives test questions or answers before a written examination, or otherwise knowingly violates or subverts any requirement of this Section, commits a violation of this Section and may be subject to charges for official misconduct.
    A person who is the knowing recipient of test information in advance of the examination shall be disqualified from the examination or discharged from the position to which he or she was appointed, as applicable, and otherwise subjected to disciplinary actions.
(Source: P.A. 101-489, eff. 8-23-19; 102-375, eff. 8-13-21; 102-538, eff. 8-20-21; 102-558, eff. 8-20-21; 102-813, eff. 5-13-22.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-7.2

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-7.2)
    Sec. 10-1-7.2. Alternative procedure; original appointment; full-time firefighter.
    (a) Authority. The Joint Labor and Management Committee (JLMC), as defined in Section 50 of the Fire Department Promotion Act, may establish a community outreach program to market the profession of firefighter and firefighter-paramedic so as to ensure the pool of applicants recruited is of broad diversity and the highest quality. Nothing in this Section requires that the Joint Labor and Management Committee establish or operate the community outreach program or master register of eligibles, or to contract with a testing agency to establish or operate such program or register, unless the Joint Labor and Management Committee chooses to do so.
    For the purposes of this Section, "firefighter" means any person who has been prior to, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly appointed to a fire department or fire protection district or employed by a State university and sworn or commissioned to perform firefighter duties or paramedic duties, or both, except that the following persons are not included: part-time firefighters; auxiliary, reserve, or voluntary firefighters, including paid-on-call firefighters; clerks and dispatchers or other civilian employees of a fire department or fire protection district who are not routinely expected to perform firefighter duties; and elected officials.
    (b) Eligibility. Persons eligible for placement on the master register of eligibles shall consist of the following:
        Persons who have participated in and received a
    
passing total score on the mental aptitude, physical ability, and preference components of a regionally administered test based on the standards described in this Section. The standards for administering these tests and the minimum passing score required for placement on this list shall be as is set forth in this Section.
        Qualified candidates shall be listed on the master
    
register of eligibles in highest to lowest rank order based upon their test scores without regard to their date of examination. Candidates listed on the master register of eligibles shall be eligible for appointment for 2 years after the date of the certification of their final score on the register without regard to the date of their examination. After 2 years, the candidate's name shall be struck from the list.
        Any person currently employed as a full-time member
    
of a fire department or any person who has experienced a non-voluntary (and non-disciplinary) separation from the active workforce due to a reduction in the number of departmental officers, who was appointed pursuant to this Division, Division 2.1 of Article 10 of the Illinois Municipal Code, or the Fire Protection District Act, and who during the previous 24 months participated in and received a passing score on the physical ability and mental aptitude components of the test may request that his or her name be added to the master register. Any eligible person may be offered employment by a local commission under the same procedures as provided by this Section except that the apprenticeship period may be waived and the applicant may be immediately issued a certificate of original appointment by the local commission.
    (c) Qualifications for placement on register of eligibles. The purpose for establishing a master register of eligibles shall be to identify applicants who possess and demonstrate the mental aptitude and physical ability to perform the duties required of members of the fire department in order to provide the highest quality of service to the public. To this end, all applicants for original appointment to an affected fire department through examination conducted by the Joint Labor and Management Committee (JLMC) shall be subject to examination and testing which shall be public, competitive, and open to all applicants. Any examination and testing procedure utilized under subsection (e) of this Section shall be supported by appropriate validation evidence and shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws. Any subjective component of the testing must be administered by certified assessors. All qualifying and disqualifying factors applicable to examination processes for local commissions in this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly shall be applicable to persons participating in Joint Labor and Management Committee examinations unless specifically provided otherwise in this Section.
    Notice of the time, place, general scope, and fee of every JLMC examination shall be given by the JLMC or designated testing agency, as applicable, by publication at least 30 days preceding the examination, in one or more newspapers published in the region, or if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the region. The JLMC may publish the notice on the JLMC's Internet website. Additional notice of the examination may be given as the JLMC shall prescribe.
    (d) Examination and testing components for placement on register of eligibles. The examination and qualifying standards for placement on the master register of eligibles and employment shall be based on the following components: mental aptitude, physical ability, preferences, moral character, and health. The mental aptitude, physical ability, and preference components shall determine an applicant's qualification for and placement on the master register of eligibles. The consideration of an applicant's general moral character and health shall be administered on a pass-fail basis after a conditional offer of employment is made by a local commission.
    (e) Mental aptitude. Examination of an applicant's mental aptitude shall be based upon written examination and an applicant's prior experience demonstrating an aptitude for and commitment to service as a member of a fire department. Written examinations shall be practical in character and relate to those matters that fairly test the capacity of the persons examined to discharge the duties performed by members of a fire department. Written examinations shall be administered in a manner that ensures the security and accuracy of the scores achieved. Any subjective component of the testing must be administered by certified assessors. No person who does not possess a high school diploma or an equivalent high school education shall be placed on a register of eligibles. Local commissions may establish educational, emergency medical service licensure, and other pre-requisites for hire within their jurisdiction.
    (f) Physical ability. All candidates shall be required to undergo an examination of their physical ability to perform the essential functions included in the duties they may be called upon to perform as a member of a fire department. For the purposes of this Section, essential functions of the job are functions associated with duties that a firefighter may be called upon to perform in response to emergency calls. The frequency of the occurrence of those duties as part of the fire department's regular routine shall not be a controlling factor in the design of examination criteria or evolutions selected for testing. These physical examinations shall be open, competitive, and based on industry standards designed to test each applicant's physical abilities in each of the following dimensions:
        (1) Muscular strength to perform tasks and evolutions
    
that may be required in the performance of duties including grip strength, leg strength, and arm strength. Tests shall be conducted under anaerobic as well as aerobic conditions to test both the candidate's speed and endurance in performing tasks and evolutions. Tasks tested are to be based on industry standards developed by the JLMC by rule.
        (2) The ability to climb ladders, operate from
    
heights, walk or crawl in the dark along narrow and uneven surfaces, and operate in proximity to hazardous environments.
        (3) The ability to carry out critical,
    
time-sensitive, and complex problem solving during physical exertion in stressful and hazardous environments. The testing environment may be hot and dark with tightly enclosed spaces, flashing lights, sirens, and other distractions.
    The tests utilized to measure each applicant's capabilities in each of these dimensions may be tests based on industry standards currently in use or equivalent tests approved by the Joint Labor-Management Committee of the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
    (g) Scoring of examination components. The examination components shall be graded on a 100-point scale. A person's position on the master register of eligibles shall be determined by the person's score on the written examination, the person successfully passing the physical ability component, and the addition of any applicable preference points.
    Applicants who have achieved at least the minimum score on the written examination, as set by the JLMC, and who successfully pass the physical ability examination shall be placed on the initial eligibility register. Minimum scores should be set by the JLMC so as to demonstrate a candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. The minimum score set by the JLMC shall be supported by appropriate validation evidence and shall comply with all applicable State and federal laws. Applicable preference points shall be added to the written examination scores for all applicants who qualify for the initial eligibility register. Applicants who score at or above the minimum passing score as set by the JLMC, including any applicable preference points, shall be placed on the master register of eligibles by the JLMC.
    These persons shall take rank upon the register as candidates in the order of their relative excellence based on the highest to the lowest total points scored on the mental aptitude and physical ability components, plus any applicable preference points requested and verified by the JLMC, or approved testing agency.
    No more than 60 days after each examination, a revised master register of eligibles shall be posted by the JLMC showing the final grades of the candidates without reference to priority of time of examination.
    (h) Preferences. The board shall give military, education, and experience preference points to those who qualify for placement on the master register of eligibles, on the same basis as provided for examinations administered by a local commission.
    No person entitled to preference or credit shall be required to claim the credit before any examination held under the provisions of this Section. The preference shall be given after the posting or publication of the applicant's initial score at the request of the person before finalizing the scores from all applicants taking part in a JLMC examination. Candidates who are eligible for preference credit shall make a claim in writing within 10 days after the posting of the initial scores from any JLMC test or the claim shall be deemed waived. Once preference points are awarded, the candidates shall be certified to the master register in accordance with their final score including preference points.
    (i) Firefighter apprentice and firefighter-paramedic apprentice. The employment of an applicant to an apprentice position (including a currently employed full-time member of a fire department whose apprenticeship may be reduced or waived) shall be subject to the applicant passing the moral character standards and health examinations of the local commission. In addition, a local commission may require as a condition of employment that the applicant demonstrate current physical ability by either passing the local commission's approved physical ability examination, or by presenting proof of participating in and receiving a passing score on the physical ability component of a JLMC test within a period of up to 12 months before the date of the conditional offer of employment. Applicants shall be subject to the local commission's initial hire background review including criminal history, employment history, moral character, oral examination, and medical examinations which may include polygraph, psychological, and drug screening components, all on a pass-fail basis. The medical examinations must be conducted last, and may only be performed after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.
    (j) Selection from list. Any municipality or fire protection district that is a party to an intergovernmental agreement under the terms of which persons have been tested for placement on the master register of eligibles shall be entitled to offer employment to any person on the list irrespective of their ranking on the list. The offer of employment shall be to the position of firefighter apprentice or firefighter-paramedic apprentice.
    Applicants passing these tests may be employed as a firefighter apprentice or a firefighter-paramedic apprentice who shall serve an apprenticeship period of 12 months or less according to the terms and conditions of employment as the employing municipality or district offers, or as provided for under the terms of any collective bargaining agreement then in effect. The apprenticeship period is separate from the probationary period.
    Service during the apprenticeship period shall be on a probationary basis. During the apprenticeship period, the apprentice's training and performance shall be monitored and evaluated by a Joint Apprenticeship Committee.
    The Joint Apprenticeship Committee shall consist of 4 members who shall be regular members of the fire department with at least 10 years of full-time work experience as a firefighter or firefighter-paramedic. The fire chief and the president of the exclusive bargaining representative recognized by the employer shall each appoint 2 members to the Joint Apprenticeship Committee. In the absence of an exclusive collective bargaining representative, the chief shall appoint the remaining 2 members who shall be from the ranks of company officer and firefighter with at least 10 years of work experience as a firefighter or firefighter-paramedic. In the absence of a sufficient number of qualified firefighters, the Joint Apprenticeship Committee members shall have the amount of experience and the type of qualifications as is reasonable given the circumstances of the fire department. In the absence of a full-time member in a rank between chief and the highest rank in a bargaining unit, the Joint Apprenticeship Committee shall be reduced to 2 members, one to be appointed by the chief and one by the union president, if any. If there is no exclusive bargaining representative, the chief shall appoint the second member of the Joint Apprenticeship Committee from among qualified members in the ranks of company officer and below. Before the conclusion of the apprenticeship period, the Joint Apprenticeship Committee shall meet to consider the apprentice's progress and performance and vote to retain the apprentice as a member of the fire department or to terminate the apprenticeship. If 3 of the 4 members of the Joint Apprenticeship Committee affirmatively vote to retain the apprentice (if a 2 member Joint Apprenticeship Committee exists, then both members must affirmatively vote to retain the apprentice), the local commission shall issue the apprentice a certificate of original appointment to the fire department.
    (k) A person who knowingly divulges or receives test questions or answers before a written examination, or otherwise knowingly violates or subverts any requirement of this Section, commits a violation of this Section and may be subject to charges for official misconduct.
    A person who is the knowing recipient of test information in advance of the examination shall be disqualified from the examination or discharged from the position to which he or she was appointed, as applicable, and otherwise subjected to disciplinary actions.
    (l) Applicability. This Section does not apply to a municipality with more than 1,000,000 inhabitants.
(Source: P.A. 102-188, eff. 1-1-22.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-7.3

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-7.3)
    Sec. 10-1-7.3. Appointment of fire chief. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Division, after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 100th General Assembly, a person shall not be appointed as the chief, the acting chief, the department head, or a position, by whatever title, that is responsible for day-to-day operations of a fire department for greater than 180 days unless he or she possesses the following qualifications and certifications:
        (1) Office of the State Fire Marshal Basic Operations
    
Firefighter Certification or Office of the State Fire Marshal Firefighter II Certification; Office of the State Fire Marshal Advanced Fire Officer Certification or Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Officer II Certification; and an associate degree in fire science or a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college;
        (2) a current certification from the International
    
Fire Service Accreditation Congress or Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System that meets the National Fire Protection Association standard NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Level I job performance requirements; a current certification from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress or Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System that meets the National Fire Protection Association standard NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Fire Officer II job performance requirements; and an associate degree in fire science or a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college;
        (3) qualifications that meet the National Fire
    
Protection Association standard NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Level I job performance requirements; qualifications that meet the National Fire Protection Association standard NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Fire Officer II job performance requirements; and an associate degree in fire science or a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college; or
        (4) a minimum of 10 years' experience as a
    
firefighter at the fire department in the jurisdiction making the appointment.
    This Section applies to fire departments that employ firefighters hired under the provisions of this Division. This Section does not apply to a municipality with more than 1,000,000 inhabitants.
    On and after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 100th General Assembly, a home rule municipality may not appoint a fire chief, an acting chief, a department head, or a position, by whatever title, that is responsible for day-to-day operations of a fire department for greater than 180 days in a manner inconsistent with this Section. This Section is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of powers and functions exercised by the State.
(Source: P.A. 100-425, eff. 8-25-17; 100-1126, eff. 1-1-19.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-8

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-8)
    Sec. 10-1-8. In the event that any applicant for an office or place in the civil service (who has been found eligible for appointment and whose name has been placed upon the register provided for in this Division 1) has not been appointed to such office or place within 60 days from the date of his examination as to physical qualifications and health, the commission shall cause a second examination to be made of such applicant prior to his appointment and within 60 days of such appointment, which second examination shall be practical in character and shall relate to the cardiac, pulmonary, arterial, renal and sane condition of the applicant. If, upon such second examination, the physical, or mental condition of the applicant shall be found to be less than the minimum standard fixed by the rules of such commission, the applicant shall not be appointed. The name of such applicant shall be retained upon the register of candidates eligible for appointment and when again reached for certification and appointment such applicant shall be again examined as herein provided, and if the physical or mental condition of such applicant shall again be found to be less than the minimum standard fixed by the rules of such commission, such applicant shall not be appointed and the name of such applicant shall be removed from the register.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-9

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-9)
    Sec. 10-1-9. Every applicant who desires to take any civil service examination provided by this Division 1 may be required, at the time of making application, to pay to the municipality a fee, as hereinafter provided, to defray the expenses of such examination. If fees are required by the municipality for the taking of such examinations they shall be deposited in the general fund of the municipality and shall not exceed the following:
    Minimum salary of less than
        $1,200 annually...............................50 cents
    Minimum salary of $1,200 or over and
        less than $2,000 annually...........................$1
    Minimum salary of $2,000 or over and
        less than $3,000 annually...........................$2
    Minimum salary of $3,000 or
        more annually.......................................$3
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 3252.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-10

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-10)
    Sec. 10-1-10. The provisions of Sections 10-1-7 through 10-1-9 relating to examinations and payment of examination fees shall be inapplicable to employees transferred to the employment of the municipality by virtue of "An Act in relation to an exchange of certain functions, property and personnel among cities, and park districts having coextensive geographic areas and populations in excess of 500,000", approved July 5, 1957, as heretofore and hereafter amended.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 3252.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-11

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-11)
    Sec. 10-1-11. Notice of the time and place and general scope and fee of every examination shall be given by the commission by publication for 2 weeks preceding such examination in a newspaper of general circulation published in such municipality, but if no newspaper is published in such municipality, then in a newspaper of general circulation in such municipality. Such notice shall also be posted by the commission in a conspicuous place in its office for 2 weeks before such examination. Such further notice of examination may be given as the commission shall prescribe.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 3252.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-12

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-12)
    Sec. 10-1-12. Register; eligibility list. From the returns or reports of the examiners, or from the examinations made by the commission, the commission shall prepare a register for each grade or class of positions in the classified service of such municipality of the persons whose general average standing upon examination for such grade or class is not less than the minimum fixed by the rules of such commission, and who are otherwise eligible. Such persons shall take rank upon the register as candidates in the order of their relative excellence as determined by examination, without reference to priority of time of examination.
    Within 60 days after each examination, an eligibility list shall be posted by the Commission, which shall show the final grades of the candidates without reference to priority of time of examination and subject to claim for military credit. Candidates who are eligible for military credit shall make a claim in writing within 10 days after posting of the eligibility list or such claim shall be deemed waived. Appointment shall be subject to a final physical examination.
    If a person is placed on an eligibility list and becomes overage before he or she is appointed to a police or fire department, the person remains eligible for appointment until the list is abolished pursuant to authorized procedures. Otherwise no person who has attained the age of 36 years shall be inducted as a member of a police department and no person who has attained the age of 35 years shall be inducted as a member of a fire department, except as otherwise provided in this division. With respect to a police department, a veteran shall be allowed to exceed the maximum age provision of this Section by the number of years served on active military duty, but by no more than 10 years of active military duty.
(Source: P.A. 96-472, eff. 8-14-09.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-13

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-13)
    Sec. 10-1-13. The commission shall, by its rules, provide for promotions in such classified service, on the basis of ascertained merit and seniority in service and examination and shall provide, in all cases where it is practicable, that vacancies shall be filled by promotion. All examinations for promotion shall be competitive among such members of the next lower rank as desire to submit themselves to such examination and the results thereof and the promotional eligible registers prepared therefrom shall be published by the commission within 60 days after any examinations are held. If two or more applicants achieve the identical final grade average, they shall be placed on the promotional eligible register in their order of seniority in the position from which they seek promotion. The commission shall submit to the appointing power the names of not more than 3 applicants for each promotion having the highest rating except that a commission in any municipality with more than 130,000 but less than 2,000,000 population may submit the names of not more than 5 applicants having the highest rating for each promotion, but in making his selection the appointing authority shall not pass over the person having the highest rating on the original register more than once and shall not pass over the person having the second highest rating in the original register more than twice. The commission shall strike off all names of applicants from a promotional eligible register after they have remained thereon no less than 2 years and no more than 3 years, provided that the commission shall notify the appointing power before the names are stricken and such appointing power shall fill any existing vacancies before all names are stricken from the promotional eligible register. The method of examination and the rules governing the same, and the method of certifying, shall be the same as provided for applicants for original appointment.
    This amendatory Act of 1971 does not apply to any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 85-462.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-14

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-14)
    Sec. 10-1-14. The head of the department or office in which a position classified under this Division 1 is to be filled shall notify the commission of that fact, and the commission shall certify to the appointing officer the name and address of the candidate standing highest upon the register for the class or grade to which the position belongs. However, in cases of laborers where a choice by competition is impracticable, the commission may provide by its rules that the selections shall be made by lot from among those candidates proved fit by examination, but laborers who have previously been in the service and were removed because their services were no longer required, shall be preferred, and be reinstated before other laborers are given positions, preference being given to those who have had the longest term of service, and laborers in the employ of the municipality on July 1, 1949, who, as of such date, have been employed under temporary authority for 3 years or more or during parts of 3 or more calendar years, shall be preferred also, and shall be placed upon the register for such positions without examination and shall be certified before other laborers are given positions, preference being given to those laborers under temporary authority who have had the longest term of service in such positions. In making such certification, sex shall be disregarded. The appointing officer shall notify the commission of each position to be filled, separately, and shall fill such place by the appointment of the person certified to him or her by the commission therefor. Original appointment shall be on probation for a period not to exceed 6 months to be fixed by the rules but all time spent in attending training schools and seminars, except on-the-job training conducted by local Fire Department personnel, shall be excluded in calculating the probation period; provided that in municipalities with a population of more than 500,000 inhabitants, original appointment to the police department shall be on probation for a period not to exceed 9 months to be fixed by the rules of the department. The commission may strike off names of candidates from the register after they have remained thereon more than 2 years. At or before the expiration of the period of probation, the head of the department or office in which a candidate is employed may, by and with the consent of the commission, discharge him or her upon assigning in writing his or her reason therefor to the commission. If he or she is not then discharged, his or her appointment shall be deemed complete. To prevent the stoppage of public business, or to meet extraordinary exigencies, the head of any department or office may, with the approval of the commission, make temporary appointment to remain in force not exceeding 120 days, and only until regular appointments under the provisions of this Division 1 can be made. In any municipal fire department that employs full-time firefighters and is subject to a collective bargaining agreement, a person who has not qualified for regular appointment under the provisions of this Division 1 shall not be used as a temporary or permanent substitute for classified members of a municipality's fire department or for regular appointment as a classified member of a municipality's fire department unless mutually agreed to by the employee's certified bargaining agent. Such agreement shall be considered a permissive subject of bargaining. Municipal fire departments covered by the changes made by this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly that are using non-certificated employees as substitutes immediately prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly may, by mutual agreement with the certified bargaining agent, continue the existing practice or a modified practice and that agreement shall be considered a permissive subject of bargaining. A home rule unit may not regulate the hiring of temporary or substitute members of the municipality's fire department in a manner that is inconsistent with this Section. This Section is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of powers and functions exercised by the State.
(Source: P.A. 95-490, eff. 6-1-08.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-15

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-15)
    Sec. 10-1-15. In any municipality subject to this Division 1 having a population of 500,000 or more, all sidewalk inspectors, chief street inspector, supervisors of payrolls and supervisors of pavement repairs who on July 26, 1951, have served in such capacity for 2 years or more shall have certified civil service status.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 3252.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-16

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-16)
    Sec. 10-1-16. Veteran's preference. Persons who were engaged in the active military or naval service of the United States for a period of at least one year and who were honorably discharged therefrom and all persons who were engaged in such military or naval service who are now or may hereafter be on inactive or reserve duty in such military or naval service, not including, however, persons who were convicted by court-martial of disobedience of orders, where such disobedience consisted in the refusal to perform military service on the ground of alleged religious or conscientious objections against war, shall be preferred for appointments to civil offices, positions, and places of employment in the classified service of any municipality coming under the provisions of this Division 1, provided they are found to possess the business capacity necessary for the proper discharge of the duties of such office, position, or place of employment as determined by examination. For purposes of this Section, if a person has been deployed, then "active duty military or naval service of the United States" includes training and service school attendance, as defined in 10 U.S.C. 101(d), which is ordered pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 12301(d).
    The civil service commission shall give preference points for original appointment to qualified veterans whose names appear on any register of eligibles resulting from an examination for original entrance in the classified service of any municipality coming under the provisions of this Division 1 by adding to the final grade average that they receive or will receive as the result of any examination held for original entrance, 5 points. The numerical result thus attained shall be applied by the civil service commission in determining the position of those persons on any eligibility list that has been created as the result of any examination for original entrance for purposes of preference in certification and appointment from that eligibility list. Persons who were engaged in the active military or naval service of the United States for a period of at least one year and who were honorably discharged therefrom or who are now or who may hereafter be on inactive or reserve duty in such military or naval service, not including, however, persons who were convicted by court martial of disobedience of orders where such disobedience consisted in the refusal to perform military service on the ground of alleged religious or conscientious objections against war, and whose names appear on existing promotional eligible registers or any promotional eligible register that may hereafter be created, as provided for by this Division 1, shall be preferred for promotional appointment to civil offices, positions and places of employment in the classified civil service of any municipality coming under the provisions of this Division 1.
    The civil service commission shall give preference for promotional appointment to persons as hereinabove designated whose names appear on existing promotional eligible registers or promotional eligible registers that may hereafter be created by adding to the final grade average which they received or will receive as the result of any promotional examination seven-tenths of one point for each 6 months or fraction thereof of active military or naval service not exceeding 30 months. The numerical result thus attained shall be applied by the civil service commission in determining the position of such persons on any eligible list which has been created or will be created as the result of any promotional examination held hereunder for purposes of preference in certification and appointment from such eligible list.
    No person shall receive the preference for a promotional appointment granted by this Section after he or she has received one promotion from an eligible list on which he or she was allowed such preference.
    No person entitled to preference or credit for military or naval service hereunder shall be required to furnish evidence or record of honorable discharge from the armed forces before the publication or posting of any eligible register or list resulting from the examination. Such preference shall be given after the posting or publication of any eligible list or register resulting from such examination and before any certifications or appointments are made from such list or register.
(Source: P.A. 96-83, eff. 1-1-10.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-17

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-17) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-17)
    Sec. 10-1-17. Officers who are elected by the people, or who are elected by the corporate authorities pursuant to the municipal charter, or whose appointment is subject to confirmation by the corporate authorities, judges of election, members of any board of education, the superintendent and teachers of schools, the employees of any welfare department, heads of any principal department of the municipality, the chief librarian of the public library, members of the law department, police officers above the grade of captain, police cadets, a health officer appointed after July 1, 1953, seasonal employees which means those persons whose employment does not exceed 90 days in any calendar year, one deputy and one private secretary of each of the elected municipal officials and the municipal manager, and administrative assistants to the mayor or municipal manager, shall not be included in such classified service, except that the chief of the police department may be included in the classified service if the corporate authorities so provides by ordinance.
    Any position of employment in a public library that is operated under The Illinois Local Library Act and has an elected Board of Library Trustees may be excluded from the classified service by a 2/3 vote of the Board of Library Trustees.
(Source: P.A. 85-488.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-18

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-18) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-18)
    Sec. 10-1-18. (a) Except as hereinafter provided in this Section, no officer or employee in the classified civil service of any municipality who is appointed under the rules and after examination, may be removed or discharged, or suspended for a period of more than 30 days, except for cause upon written charges and after an opportunity to be heard in his own defense. The hearing shall be as hereinafter provided, unless the employer and the labor organization representing the person have negotiated an alternative or supplemental form of due process based upon impartial arbitration as a term of a collective bargaining agreement. In non-home rule units of government, such bargaining shall be permissive rather than mandatory unless such contract term was negotiated by the employer and the labor organization prior to or at the time of the effective date of this amendatory Act, in which case such bargaining shall be considered mandatory.
    Such charges shall be investigated by or before the civil service commission, or by or before some officer or board appointed by the commission to conduct that investigation. The finding and decision of that commission or investigating officer or board, when approved by the commission, shall be certified to the appointing officer, and shall forthwith be enforced by that officer. Before any officer or employee in the classified service of any municipality may be interrogated or examined by or before any disciplinary board, or departmental agent or investigator, the results of which hearing, interrogation or examination may be the basis for filing charges seeking his removal or discharge, he must be advised in writing as to what specific improper or illegal act he is alleged to have committed; he must be advised in writing that his admissions made in the course of the hearing, interrogation or examination may be used as the basis for charges seeking his removal or discharge; and he must be advised in writing that he has the right to counsel of his own choosing present to advise him at any hearing, interrogation or examination; and a complete record of any hearing, interrogation or examination shall be made and a complete transcript thereof made available to such officer or employee without charge and without delay. Nothing in this Division 1 limits the power of any officer to suspend a subordinate for a reasonable period, not exceeding 30 days except that any employee or officer suspended for more than 5 days or suspended within 6 months after a previous suspension shall be entitled, upon request, to a hearing before the civil service commission concerning the propriety of such suspension. In the course of an investigation of charges, each member of the commission, and of any board so appointed by it, and any officer so appointed, may administer oaths and may secure by its subpoena both the attendance and testimony of witnesses, and the production of books and papers relevant to the investigation. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to require such charges or investigation in cases of persons having the custody of public money for the safe keeping of which another person has given bonds.
    This subsection (a) does not apply to police or firefighters in the classified civil service of a municipality of 500,000 or fewer inhabitants.
    (b) No officer or employee of a police or fire department in the classified civil service of any municipality having 500,000 or fewer inhabitants who is appointed under the rules and after examination, may be removed or discharged, or suspended for a period of more than 5 calendar days, except for cause upon written charges and after an opportunity to be heard in his own defense. The hearing shall be as hereinafter provided, unless the employer and the labor organization representing the person have negotiated an alternative or supplemental form of due process based upon impartial arbitration as a term of a collective bargaining agreement. In non-home rule units of government, such bargaining shall be permissive rather than mandatory unless such contract term was negotiated by the employer and the labor organization prior to or at the time of the effective date of this amendatory Act, in which case such bargaining shall be considered mandatory.
    Such charges shall be investigated by or before the civil service commission, or by or before some officer or board appointed by the commission to conduct that investigation. The finding and decision of that commission or investigating officer or board, when approved by the commission, shall be certified to the appointing officer, and shall forthwith be enforced by that officer. Before any such officer or employee of a police or fire department may be interrogated or examined by or before any disciplinary board, or departmental agent or investigator, the results of which hearing, interrogation or examination may be the basis for filing charges seeking his removal or discharge, he must be advised in writing as to what specific improper or illegal act he is alleged to have committed; he must be advised in writing that his admissions made in the course of the hearing, interrogation or examination may be used as the basis for charges seeking his removal or discharge; and he must be advised in writing that he has the right to have counsel of his own choosing present to advise him at any hearing, interrogation or examination; and a complete record of any hearing, interrogation or examination shall be made and a complete transcript thereof made available to such officer or employee without charge and without delay. Nothing in this Division 1 limits the power of the chief officer of a police or fire department to suspend a subordinate for a reasonable period, not exceeding 5 calendar days, provided the civil service commission is promptly notified thereof in writing. Any employee or officer so suspended shall be entitled, upon request, to a hearing before the civil service commission concerning the propriety of such suspension. Upon such hearing, the commission may sustain the action of the chief of the department, may reverse it with instructions that the person receive his pay for the period involved, or may suspend the person for an additional period of not more than 30 days or discharge him, depending upon the facts presented. In the course of an investigation of charges, each member of the commission, and of any board so appointed by it, and any officer so appointed, may administer oaths and may secure by its subpoena both the attendance and testimony of witnesses, and the production of books and papers relevant to the investigation. If the charge is based upon an allegation of the use of unreasonable force by a police officer, the charge must be brought within 5 years after the commission of the act upon which the charge is based. The statute of limitations established in this Section 10-1-18(b) shall apply only to acts of unreasonable force occurring on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1992.
    (c) Whenever the corporate authorities of any municipality in which this Division 1 is in operation, designates by ordinance or whenever any general law of this state designates any specific age of not less than 63 years as the maximum age for legal employment of policemen or firemen in the service of any municipality which has adopted or shall adopt this Division 1 or designates any minimum age for the automatic or compulsory retirement of policemen or firemen in the service of that municipality, any such policeman or fireman to whom such ordinance or law may refer or apply upon attaining the designated age of 63 years or upwards as set out in the ordinance or law shall forthwith and immediately be retired from the service of that municipality in accordance with the terms or provisions of that ordinance or law. The civil service commission of the municipality shall discharge or retire automatically any policeman or fireman in the classified civil service of the municipality at the time and in the manner provided in that ordinance or law and certify the retirement or discharge to the proper branch or department head. In the case of any such policeman or fireman who has filed an application for appointment in the classified civil service of the municipality, the age stated in that application shall be conclusive evidence against that policeman or fireman of his age, but the civil service commission (except as respects police department officers and employees in municipalities of more than 500,000 population where the Police Board shall exercise these powers as provided in Section 10-1-18.1) may hear testimony and consider all evidence available in any case in which any charge is filed against any such policeman or fireman alleging that he understated his age in his application for appointment into the classified civil service of the municipality.
    In addition to all the other powers now granted by law, the corporate authorities of any municipality which has adopted or shall adopt this Division 1 may by ordinance provide an age limit of not less than 63 years as the maximum age for the legal employment of any person employed as a policeman or fireman under this Division 1, and may provide in that ordinance for the automatic or compulsory retirement and discharge of the policeman or fireman upon his attainment of the designated retirement age.
    This Section does not apply to the suspension, removal or discharge of officers and civilian employees of the police department in the classified civil service of a municipality of more than 500,000 but that disciplinary action may be taken by the Police Board, rather than the civil service commission, as provided in Section 10-1-18.1.
    (d) Commencing on January 1, 1993, each board or other entity responsible for determining whether or not to file a charge shall, no later than December 31 of each year, publish a status report on its investigations of allegations of unreasonable force. At a minimum, the status report shall include the following information:
        (1) the number of police officers against whom an
    
allegation of unreasonable force was made;
        (2) the number of allegations of unreasonable force
    
made against each such police officer;
        (3) the number of police officers against whom
    
disciplinary charges were filed on the basis of allegations of unreasonable force;
        (4) a listing of investigations of allegations of
    
unreasonable force pending as of the date of the report, together with the dates on which such allegations were made; and
        (5) a listing of allegations of unreasonable force
    
for which the board has determined not to file charges.
    These status reports shall not disclose the identity of
    
any witness or victim, nor shall they disclose the identity of any police officer who is the subject of an allegation of unreasonable force against whom a charge has not been filed. The information underlying these status reports shall be confidential and exempt from public inspection and copying, as provided under Section 7 of the Freedom of Information Act.
(Source: P.A. 91-650, eff. 11-30-99.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-18.1

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-18.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-18.1)
    Sec. 10-1-18.1. In any municipality of more than 500,000 population, no officer or employee of the police department in the classified civil service of the municipality whose appointment has become complete may be removed or discharged, or suspended for more than 30 days except for cause upon written charges and after an opportunity to be heard in his own defense by the Police Board. Before any such officer or employee may be interrogated or examined by or before any disciplinary board, or departmental agent or investigator, the results of which hearing, interrogation or examination may be the basis for filing charges seeking his removal or discharge, he must be advised in writing as to what specific improper or illegal act he is alleged to have committed; he must be advised in writing that his admissions made in the course of the hearing, interrogation or examination may be used as the basis for charges seeking his removal or discharge; and he must be advised in writing that he has the right to counsel of his own choosing present to advise him at any hearing, interrogation or examination; and a complete record of any hearing, interrogation or examination shall be made and a complete transcript thereof made available to such officer or employee without charge and without delay.
    Upon the filing of charges for which removal or discharge, or suspension of more than 30 days is recommended a hearing before the Police Board shall be held. If the charge is based upon an allegation of the use of unreasonable force by a police officer, the charge must be brought within 5 years after the commission of the act upon which the charge is based. The statute of limitations established in this Section 10-1-18.1 shall apply only to acts of unreasonable force occurring on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1992.
    The Police Board shall establish rules of procedure not inconsistent with this Section respecting notice of charges and the conduct of the hearings before the Police Board, or before any member thereof appointed by the Police Board to hear the charges. The Police Board, or any member thereof, is not bound by formal or technical rules of evidence, but hearsay evidence is inadmissible. The person against whom charges have been filed may appear before the Police Board or any member thereof, as the case may be, with counsel of his own choice and defend himself; shall have the right to be confronted by his accusers; may cross-examine any witness giving evidence against him; and may by counsel present witnesses and evidence in his own behalf.
    The Police Board or any member thereof designated by it, may administer oaths and secure by its subpoena both the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of relevant books and papers. All proceedings before the Police Board or member thereof shall be recorded. No continuance may be granted after a hearing has begun unless all parties to the hearing agree thereto. The findings and decision of the Police Board, when approved by the Board, shall be certified to the superintendent and shall forthwith be enforced by the superintendent.
    A majority of the members of the Police Board must concur in the entry of any disciplinary recommendation or action.
    Nothing in this Section limits the power of the superintendent to suspend a subordinate for a reasonable period, not exceeding 30 days.
    Commencing on January 1, 1993, each board or other entity responsible for determining whether or not to file a charge shall, no later than December 31 of each year, publish a status report on its investigations of allegations of unreasonable force. At a minimum, the status report shall include the following information:
        (1) the number of police officers against whom an
    
allegation of unreasonable force was made;
        (2) the number of allegations of unreasonable force
    
made against each such police officer;
        (3) the number of police officers against whom
    
disciplinary charges were filed on the basis of allegations of unreasonable force;
        (4) a listing of investigations of allegations of
    
unreasonable force pending as of the date of the report, together with the dates on which such allegations were made; and
        (5) a listing of allegations of unreasonable force
    
for which the board has determined not to file charges.
    These status reports shall not disclose the identity of
    
any witness or victim, nor shall they disclose the identity of any police officer who is the subject of an allegation of unreasonable force against whom a charge has not been filed. The information underlying these status reports shall be confidential and exempt from public inspection and copying, as provided under Section 7 of the Freedom of Information Act.
(Source: P.A. 87-1239.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-18.2

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-18.2) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-18.2)
    Sec. 10-1-18.2. Home rule preemption. No municipality, including a municipality that is a home rule unit, may regulate the period of time or establish or enforce a statute of limitations relating to charges brought against a police officer before a Police Board, Civil Service Commission, or other board or officer empowered by law or ordinance to investigate police misconduct if the charge is based upon an allegation of the use of unreasonable force by a police officer. The statute of limitations established in Sections 10-1-18 and 10-1-18.1 for those charges are an exclusive exercise of powers and functions by the State under paragraph (h) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution.
(Source: P.A. 87-1239.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-19

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-19) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-19)
    Sec. 10-1-19. Immediate notice in writing shall be given by the appointing power, to the commission, of all appointments, permanent or temporary, made in such classified civil service, and of all transfers, promotions, resignations, or vacancies from any cause in such service, and of the date thereof. The commission shall keep a record of all such information. When any office or place of employment is created or abolished, or the compensation attached thereto altered, the officer or board making such change shall immediately report it in writing to the commission.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-20

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-20) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-20)
    Sec. 10-1-20. The commission shall investigate the enforcement of this Division 1 and its rules, and the action of the examiners herein provided for, and the conduct and action of the appointees in the classified service in its municipality. The commission may inquire as to the nature, tenure and compensation of all offices and places in the public service thereof. In the course of such investigations each commissioner may administer oaths. The commission may secure by its subpoena both the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books and papers relevant to such investigations.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 3252.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-21

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-21) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-21)
    Sec. 10-1-21. The commission shall, on or before January 15 of each year, make to the mayor for transmission to the corporate authorities a report showing the commission's own action, the rules in force, the practical effects thereof, and any suggestions it may have for the more effectual accomplishment of the purposes of this Division 1. The mayor may require a report from the commission at any other time.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 3252.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-22

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-22) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-22)
    Sec. 10-1-22. The commission shall employ a chief examiner, who shall, under the direction of the commission, superintend any examination held in such municipality under this Division 1. The chief examiner also shall perform such other duties as the commission shall prescribe. The chief examiner shall be ex-officio secretary of the commission, under the direction of such commission. The chief examiner, as such secretary, shall keep the minutes of its proceedings, preserve all reports made to it, keep a record of all examinations held under its direction, and perform such other duties as the commission shall prescribe.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 3252.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-23

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-23) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-23)
    Sec. 10-1-23. All officers of any municipality which adopts this Division 1 shall aid the commission in all proper ways in carrying out the provisions of this Division 1, and at any place where examinations are to be held shall allow reasonable use of public buildings for holding such examinations. The mayor of such municipality shall cause suitable rooms to be provided for the commission at the expense of such municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 3252.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-24

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-24) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-24)
    Sec. 10-1-24. In any municipality having a population of 500,000 inhabitants or more, the president of the commission shall receive a salary of $7,500 a year, each of the other members of the commission shall receive a salary of $5,000 a year, and the chief examiner of the commission shall receive a salary to be fixed by the corporate authorities of such municipality. Any person not at the time in the official service of the municipality, serving as a member of the board of examiners or of a trial board, shall receive compensation for every day actually and necessarily spent in the discharge of his duty as an examiner or a member of the trial board at the rate of not exceeding $7 per day, and the commission may, in such municipality, also incur expenses not exceeding the amount appropriated therefor by the corporate authorities of the municipality wherein the commission exists. In municipalities having a population of less than 500,000 inhabitants, such commissioners and the chief examiner shall receive an annual salary, to be fixed by the corporate authorities of such municipalities. In any municipality having a population of less than 500,000 inhabitants, any person not at the time in the official service of the municipality, serving as a member of the board of examiners or of a trial board, shall receive compensation for every day actually and necessarily spent in the discharge of his duty as an examiner or member of the trial board at the rate per day to be fixed by the corporate authorities of such municipality, and the commission may, in such municipality also incur expenses not exceeding the amount appropriated therefor by the corporate authorities wherein the commission exists.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 3252.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-25

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-25) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-25)
    Sec. 10-1-25. A sufficient sum of money shall be appropriated each year by each municipality which adopts this Division 1, to carry out the provisions of this Division 1 in such municipality. In such municipalities as shall have already made the annual appropriation for municipal purposes for the current fiscal year, the mayor is authorized and required to pay the salaries and expenses as herein provided for such fiscal year out of the moneys appropriated for contingent purposes by such municipality, or out of any moneys not otherwise appropriated.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 3252.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-26

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-26) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-26)
    Sec. 10-1-26. No person or officer shall wilfully or corruptly by himself or in co-operation with one or more other persons, defeat, deceive or obstruct any person in respect to his right of examination, or corruptly or falsely mark, grade, estimate or report upon the examination or proper standing of any person examined hereunder or aid in so doing, or wilfully or corruptly make any false representation concerning the same, or concerning the person examined, or wilfully or corruptly furnish to any person any special or secret information for the purpose of either improving or injuring the prospects or chances of any person so examined, or to be examined, being appointed, employed or promoted.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-27

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-27) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-27)
    Sec. 10-1-27. No officer or employee of any municipality which adopts this Division 1 shall solicit, orally or by letter, or receive or pay, or be in any manner concerned in soliciting, receiving or paying any assessment, subscription or contribution for any party or political purpose whatever.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 3252.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-27.1

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-27.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-27.1)
    Sec. 10-1-27.1. No municipality covered under this Division 1 may make or enforce any rule or ordinance which will in any way inhibit or prohibit any employee from exercising his full political rights to engage in political activities, including the right to petition, make speeches, campaign door to door, and to run for public office, so long as the employee does not use his official position to coerce or influence others and does not engage in these activities while he is at work on duty.
(Source: P.A. 84-1018.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-28

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-28) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-28)
    Sec. 10-1-28. No person shall solicit, orally or by letter, or be in any manner concerned in soliciting any assessment, contribution or payment for any party or any political purpose whatever, from any officer or employee in any department of the government of any municipality which adopts this Division 1.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 3252.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-29

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-29) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-29)
    Sec. 10-1-29. No person shall, in any room or building occupied for the discharge of official duties by any officer or employee in any municipality which adopts this Division 1, solicit, orally or by written communication, delivered therein, or in any other manner, or receive any contribution of money or other thing of value, for any party or political purpose whatever. No officer, agent, clerk, or employee under the government of such municipality, who may have charge or control of any building, office, or room, occupied for any purpose of such government, shall permit any person to enter the same for the purpose of therein soliciting or delivering written solicitations for receiving or giving notice of any political assessments.
(Source: P.A. 103-154, eff. 6-30-23.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-30

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-30) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-30)
    Sec. 10-1-30. No officer or employee in the service of such municipality shall, directly or indirectly, give or hand over to any officer or employee in such service, or to any senator or representative or alderperson, councilman, trustee or commissioner, any money or other valuable thing, on account of or to be applied to the promotion of any party or political object whatever.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-31

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-31) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-31)
    Sec. 10-1-31. No officer or employee of such municipality shall discharge or degrade or promote, or in any manner change the official rank or compensation of any other officer or employee, or promise or threaten to do so for giving or withholding or neglecting to make any contribution of any money or other valuable thing for any party or political purpose, or for refusal or neglect to render any party or political service.
(Source: P.A. 103-154, eff. 6-30-23.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-32

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-32) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-32)
    Sec. 10-1-32. No applicant for appointment in the classified civil service, either directly or indirectly, shall pay or promise to pay any money or other valuable thing to any person whatever for or on account of his appointment, or proposed appointment, and no officer or employee shall pay or promise to pay, either directly or indirectly, any person any money or other valuable thing whatever for or on account of his promotion.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-33

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-33) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-33)
    Sec. 10-1-33. No applicant for appointment or promotion in the classified civil service shall ask for or receive a recommendation or assistance from any officer or employee in the service, or of any person upon the consideration of any political service to be rendered to or for such person, or for the promotion of such person to any office or appointment.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-34

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-34) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-34)
    Sec. 10-1-34. No person while holding any office in the government of such municipality, or in nomination for, or while seeking a nomination for, or appointment to any such office, shall corruptly use or promise to use, either directly or indirectly, any official authority or influence, whether then possessed or merely anticipated, in the way of conferring upon any person, or in order to secure or aid any person in securing any office or public employment, or any nomination, confirmation, promotion or increase of salary upon the consideration or condition that the vote or political influence or action of the last named person or any other shall be given or used in behalf of any candidate, officer or party, or upon any other corrupt condition or consideration.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 3252.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-35

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-35) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-35)
    Sec. 10-1-35. No accounting or auditing officer shall allow the claim of any public officer for services of any deputy or other person employed in the public service in violation of the provisions of this Division 1.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-36

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-36) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-36)
    Sec. 10-1-36. The commission shall certify to the comptroller or other auditing officers, all appointments to offices and places in the classified civil service, and all vacancies occurring therein, whether by dismissal or resignation or death, and all findings made or approved by the commission under the provisions of Section 10-1-18, that a person shall be discharged from the classified civil service.
    In no event shall any person who is classified by his local selective service draft board as a conscientious objector, or who has ever been so classified, be appointed to the police department.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3222.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-37

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-37) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-37)
    Sec. 10-1-37. No comptroller or other auditing officer of a municipality which has adopted this Division 1 shall approve the payment of, or be in any manner concerned in paying any salary or wages to any person for services as an officer or employee of such municipality, unless such person is occupying an office or place of employment according to the provisions of law and is entitled to payment therefor.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 3252.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-38

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-38) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-38)
    Sec. 10-1-38. No paymaster, treasurer or other officer or agent of a municipality which has adopted this Division 1 shall wilfully pay, or be in any manner concerned in paying any person any salary or wages for services as an officer or employee of such municipality, unless such person is occupying an office or place of employment according to the provisions of law and is entitled to payment therefor.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 3252.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-38.1

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-38.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-38.1)
    Sec. 10-1-38.1. When the force of the Fire Department or of the Police Department is reduced, and positions displaced or abolished, seniority shall prevail, and the officers and members so reduced in rank, or removed from the service of the Fire Department or of the Police Department shall be considered furloughed without pay from the positions from which they were reduced or removed.
    Such reductions and removals shall be in strict compliance with seniority and in no event shall any officer or member be reduced more than one rank in a reduction of force. Officers and members with the least seniority in the position to be reduced shall be reduced to the next lower rated position. For purposes of determining which officers and members will be reduced in rank, seniority shall be determined by adding the time spent at the rank or position from which the officer or member is to be reduced and the time spent at any higher rank or position in the Department. For purposes of determining which officers or members in the lowest rank or position shall be removed from the Department in the event of a layoff, length of service in the Department shall be the basis for determining seniority, with the least senior such officer or member being the first so removed and laid off. Such officers or members laid off shall have their names placed on an appropriate reemployment list in the reverse order of dates of layoff.
    If any positions which have been vacated because of reduction in forces or displacement and abolition of positions, are reinstated, such members and officers of the Fire Department or of the Police Department as are furloughed from the said positions shall be notified by registered mail of such reinstatement of positions and shall have prior right to such positions if otherwise qualified, and in all cases seniority shall prevail. Written application for such reinstated position must be made by the furloughed person within 30 days after notification as above provided and such person may be required to submit to examination by physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, or physician assistants of both the commission and the appropriate pension board to determine his physical fitness.
(Source: P.A. 99-581, eff. 1-1-17; 100-513, eff. 1-1-18.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-39

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-39) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-39)
    Sec. 10-1-39. Any person who shall be served with a subpoena to appear and testify, or to produce books and papers, issued by the commission or by any commissioner or by any board or person acting under the orders of the commission in the course of an investigation conducted either under the provisions of Section 10-1-18 or 10-1-20, and who shall refuse or neglect to appear or to testify, or to produce books and papers relevant to the investigation, as commanded in such subpoena, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall, on conviction, be punished as provided in Section 10-1-40. The fees of witnesses for attendance and travel shall be the same as the fees of witnesses before the circuit courts of this state and shall be paid from the appropriation for the expenses of the commission. Any circuit court of this state upon application of any such commissioner, or officer or board, may in his discretion compel the attendance of witnesses, the production of books and papers, and giving of testimony before the commission, or before any such commissioner, investigating board or officer, by attachment for contempt or otherwise in the same manner as the production of evidence may be compelled before such court. Every person who, having taken an oath or made affirmation before a commissioner or officer appointed by the commission authorized to administer oaths shall swear or affirm wilfully, corruptly and falsely shall be guilty of perjury and upon conviction shall be punished accordingly.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3762.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-40

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-40) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-40)
    Sec. 10-1-40. Any person who wilfully, or through culpable negligence violates any of the provisions of this Division 1 or any rule promulgated in accordance with the provisions thereof, other than Section 10-1-16, is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. Any person who wilfully or through culpable negligence violates any of the provisions of Section 10-1-16 of this Code, or any rule promulgated in accordance with the provisions thereof, is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
(Source: P.A. 85-372.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-41

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-41) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-41)
    Sec. 10-1-41. If any person is convicted for violating any of the provisions of this Division 1, or rules adopted pursuant thereto, any public office or place of public employment, which such person may hold shall, by force of such conviction be rendered vacant, and such person shall be incapable of holding any office or place of public employment for the period of 5 years from the date of such conviction.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-42

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-42) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-42)
    Sec. 10-1-42. Prosecutions for violations of this Division 1 may be instituted either by the Attorney General, the State's Attorney for the county in which the offense is alleged to have been committed, or by the commission, acting through special counsel. Such suits shall be conducted and controlled by the prosecuting officers who institute them, unless they request the aid of other prosecuting officers.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-43

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-43) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-43)
    Sec. 10-1-43. The electors of any municipality may adopt and become entitled to the benefits of this Division 1 in the following manner: Whenever 1,000 of the legal voters of such municipality, voting at the last preceding election petition the circuit court for the county in which the municipality is located to order submitted to a vote of the electors of such municipality the proposition as to whether such municipality and the electors thereof shall adopt and become entitled to the benefits of this Division 1, the circuit court shall order such proposition certified and submitted accordingly at the next succeeding election in accordance with the general election law, and if such proposition is not adopted at such election the same shall in like manner be ordered to a vote of the electors of such municipality by the circuit court upon like application at any election thereafter, and an order shall be entered of record in the circuit court for the submission of such proposition as aforesaid. The clerk of the circuit court shall certify the proposition for submission.
    If the required number of 1,000 electors exceeds a number equal to 1/8 of the legal voters of any such municipality voting at the last preceding municipal election, then such petition or application need not be signed or made by more than 1/8 of the legal voters of such municipality voting at the last preceding municipal election.
    If this Division 1 is adopted by a municipality that before adoption was subject to the provisions of Division 2.1 of this Article 10, the provisions of this Division 1 shall apply except as to the board of fire and police commissioners and firemen and policemen. The provisions of Division 2.1 shall continue to apply to the board of fire and police commissioners and firemen and policemen.
    A municipality that has adopted this Division 1 may abolish it in the same manner prescribed for its adoption.
(Source: P.A. 88-264.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-44

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-44) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-44)
    Sec. 10-1-44. (a) Proclamation to adopt. If a majority of the votes cast upon a proposition to adopt shall be for the proposition, this Division 1 shall be adopted by the municipality, and the mayor shall then issue a proclamation declaring this Division 1 in force in the municipality.
    (b) Proclamation to abolish. If a majority of the votes cast upon a proposition to abolish shall be for the proposition, this Division 1 shall be abolished by the municipality, and the mayor shall then issue a proclamation declaring this Division 1 abolished in the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 88-264.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-45

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-45) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-45)
    Sec. 10-1-45. The provisions of the Administrative Review Law, and all amendments and modifications thereof, and the rules adopted pursuant thereto, shall apply to and govern all proceedings for the judicial review of final administrative decisions of a Civil Service Commission, or of the Police Board of a city of more than 500,000 population. The term "administrative decision" is defined as in Section 3-101 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
(Source: P.A. 82-783.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-46

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-46) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-46)
    Sec. 10-1-46. An employee who is injured while in the performance of his duties and because of such injury is temporarily unable to continue his duties or who enters the military or naval service of the United States because of a war in which the United States is a party belligerent or as required by any Act of Congress shall, upon written application to the commission, be granted a disability or military leave, as the case may be.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 1116.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-47

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-47) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-47)
    Sec. 10-1-47. An employee who has been on disability leave or military leave granted by the commission and who wishes to return to active duty in his certified position shall be credited with seniority for the period of such leave and, if otherwise qualified, shall be reinstated to his certified position at the rank or grade held at the start of the leave, not more than 60 days after his written request for reinstatement is filed with the commission. Such request shall be filed not more than 30 days after termination of the disability or military or naval service.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 1116.)

65 ILCS 5/10-1-48

    (65 ILCS 5/10-1-48) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-48)
    Sec. 10-1-48. This division is subject to the provisions of the Illinois Police Training Act and the provisions of the Illinois Fire Protection Training Act.
    Public Act 78-951 is not a limit on any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 102-558, eff. 8-20-21.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 10 Div. 2.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 10 Div. 2.1 heading)
DIVISION 2.1. BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE
COMMISSIONERS

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-1)
    Sec. 10-2.1-1. Appointment-Terms of office.
    In every municipality with a population of at least 5,000 and not more than 250,000 which is not subject to Division 1 of this Article, and in every municipality with a population of less than 5,000 which adopts this Division 2.1 as provided in Section 10-2.1-27, including in either event any municipality incorporated and existing under a special charter, the mayor of the city, with the consent of the city council or the president of the village or incorporated town, with the consent of the board of trustees, shall appoint a board of fire and police commissioners. This board shall consist of 3 members, whose terms of office shall be 3 years and until their respective successors are appointed and have qualified, except as provided in Section 10-2.1-2. No such appointment, however, shall be made by any mayor or president within 30 days before the expiration of his term of office.
(Source: P.A. 76-1445.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-2)
    Sec. 10-2.1-2. First appointments.
    Within 30 days after this Division 2.1 becomes effective in a municipality, the mayor or president, as the case may be, shall appoint the first members of the board. One of the members shall be appointed to serve until the end of the then current municipal year, another to serve until the end of the municipal year next ensuing, and the third to serve until the end of the municipal year second next ensuing. But every member shall serve until his successor is appointed and has qualified.
    Vacancies on the board of fire and police commissioners shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
    The board members shall elect a chairman to serve during the municipal fiscal year.
    A majority of the board constitutes a quorum for the conduct of all business.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3422.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-3

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-3)
    Sec. 10-2.1-3. Qualifications - Oath - Bond - Removal. The members of the board shall be considered officers of the municipality, and shall file an oath and a fidelity bond in such amount as may be required by the governing body of the municipality.
    No person holding an office under a municipality, shall be a member of the board of fire and police commissioners or the Secretary thereof. The acceptance of any such office by a member of the board shall be treated as a resignation of his office as a member of the board or the Secretary thereof. No person shall be appointed a member of the board of fire and police commissioners who has been convicted of a felony under the laws of this State or comparable laws of any other state or the United States. No person shall be appointed a member of the board of fire and police commissioners who is related, either by blood or marriage up to the degree of first cousin, to any elected official of such municipality. No more than 2 members of the board shall belong to the same political party existing in such municipality at the time of such appointments and as defined in Section 10-2 of The Election Code. If only one or no political party exists in such municipality at the time of such appointments, then state or national political party affiliations shall be considered in making such appointments. Party affiliation shall be determined by affidavit of the person appointed as a member of the board.
    Members shall not be subject to removal, except for cause, upon written charges, and after an opportunity to be heard within 30 days in his or their own defense, before a regular meeting of the governing body of the municipality for which they have been appointed. A majority vote of the elected members of such governing body shall be required to remove any such member from office.
(Source: P.A. 87-423.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-4

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-4)
    Sec. 10-2.1-4. Fire and police departments; appointment of members; certificates of appointments. The board of fire and police commissioners shall appoint all officers and members of the fire and police departments of the municipality, including the chief of police and the chief of the fire department, unless the council or board of trustees shall by ordinance as to them otherwise provide; except as otherwise provided in this Section, and except that in any municipality which adopts or has adopted this Division 2.1 and also adopts or has adopted Article 5 of this Code, the chief of police and the chief of the fire department shall be appointed by the municipal manager, if it is provided by ordinance in such municipality that such chiefs, or either of them, shall not be appointed by the board of fire and police commissioners.
    If the chief of the fire department or the chief of the police department or both of them are appointed in the manner provided by ordinance, they may be removed or discharged by the appointing authority. In such case the appointing authority shall file with the corporate authorities the reasons for such removal or discharge, which removal or discharge shall not become effective unless confirmed by a majority vote of the corporate authorities.
    After January 1, 2019 (the effective date of Public Act 100-1126), a person shall not be appointed as the chief, the acting chief, the department head, or a position, by whatever title, that is responsible for day-to-day operations of a fire department for greater than 180 days unless he or she possesses the following qualifications and certifications:
        (1) Office of the State Fire Marshal Basic Operations
    
Firefighter Certification or Office of the State Fire Marshal Firefighter II Certification; Office of the State Fire Marshal Advanced Fire Officer Certification or Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Officer II Certification; and an associate degree in fire science or a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college;
        (2) a current certification from the International
    
Fire Service Accreditation Congress or Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System that meets the National Fire Protection Association standard NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Level I job performance requirements; a current certification from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress or Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System that meets the National Fire Protection Association standard NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Fire Officer II job performance requirements; and an associate degree in fire science or a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college;
        (3) qualifications that meet the National Fire
    
Protection Association standard NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Level I job performance requirements; qualifications that meet the National Fire Protection Association standard NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Fire Officer II job performance requirements; and an associate degree in fire science or a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college; or
        (4) a minimum of 10 years' experience as a
    
firefighter at the fire department in the jurisdiction making the appointment.
This paragraph applies to fire departments that employ firefighters hired under the provisions of this Division. On and after January 1, 2019 (the effective date of Public Act 100-1126), a home rule municipality may not appoint a fire chief, an acting chief, a department head, or a position, by whatever title, that is responsible for day-to-day operations of a fire department for greater than 180 days in a manner inconsistent with this paragraph. This paragraph is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of powers and functions exercised by the State.
    If a member of the department is appointed chief of police or chief of the fire department prior to being eligible to retire on pension, he shall be considered as on furlough from the rank he held immediately prior to his appointment as chief. If he resigns as chief or is discharged as chief prior to attaining eligibility to retire on pension, he shall revert to and be established in whatever rank he currently holds, except for previously appointed positions, and thereafter be entitled to all the benefits and emoluments of that rank, without regard as to whether a vacancy then exists in that rank.
    All appointments to each department other than that of the lowest rank, however, shall be from the rank next below that to which the appointment is made except as otherwise provided in this Section, and except that the chief of police and the chief of the fire department may be appointed from among members of the police and fire departments, respectively, regardless of rank, unless the council or board of trustees shall have by ordinance as to them otherwise provided. A chief of police or the chief of the fire department, having been appointed from among members of the police or fire department, respectively, shall be permitted, regardless of rank, to take promotional exams and be promoted to a higher classified rank than he currently holds, without having to resign as chief of police or chief of the fire department.
    The sole authority to issue certificates of appointment shall be vested in the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and all certificates of appointments issued to any officer or member of the fire or police department of a municipality shall be signed by the chairman and secretary respectively of the board of fire and police commissioners of such municipality, upon appointment of such officer or member of the fire and police department of such municipality by action of the board of fire and police commissioners. After being selected from the register of eligibles to fill a vacancy in the affected department, each appointee shall be presented with his or her certificate of appointment on the day on which he or she is sworn in as a classified member of the affected department. Firefighters who were not issued a certificate of appointment when originally appointed shall be provided with a certificate within 10 days after making a written request to the chairperson of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. In any municipal fire department that employs full-time firefighters and is subject to a collective bargaining agreement, a person who has not qualified for regular appointment under the provisions of this Division 2.1 shall not be used as a temporary or permanent substitute for classified members of a municipality's fire department or for regular appointment as a classified member of a municipality's fire department unless mutually agreed to by the employee's certified bargaining agent. Such agreement shall be considered a permissive subject of bargaining. Municipal fire departments covered by the changes made by Public Act 95-490 that are using non-certificated employees as substitutes immediately prior to June 1, 2008 (the effective date of Public Act 95-490) may, by mutual agreement with the certified bargaining agent, continue the existing practice or a modified practice and that agreement shall be considered a permissive subject of bargaining. A home rule unit may not regulate the hiring of temporary or substitute members of the municipality's fire department in a manner that is inconsistent with this Section. This Section is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of powers and functions exercised by the State.
    The term "policemen" as used in this Division does not include auxiliary police officers except as provided for in Section 10-2.1-6.
    Any full-time member of a regular fire or police department of any municipality which comes under the provisions of this Division or adopts this Division 2.1 or which has adopted any of the prior Acts pertaining to fire and police commissioners, is a city officer.
    Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, the Chief of Police of a department in a non-home rule municipality of more than 130,000 inhabitants may, without the advice or consent of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, appoint up to 6 officers who shall be known as deputy chiefs or assistant deputy chiefs, and whose rank shall be immediately below that of Chief. The deputy or assistant deputy chiefs may be appointed from any rank of sworn officers of that municipality, but no person who is not such a sworn officer may be so appointed. Such deputy chief or assistant deputy chief shall have the authority to direct and issue orders to all employees of the Department holding the rank of captain or any lower rank. A deputy chief of police or assistant deputy chief of police, having been appointed from any rank of sworn officers of that municipality, shall be permitted, regardless of rank, to take promotional exams and be promoted to a higher classified rank than he currently holds, without having to resign as deputy chief of police or assistant deputy chief of police.
    Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, a non-home rule municipality of 130,000 or fewer inhabitants, through its council or board of trustees, may, by ordinance, provide for a position of deputy chief to be appointed by the chief of the police department. The ordinance shall provide for no more than one deputy chief position if the police department has fewer than 25 full-time police officers and for no more than 2 deputy chief positions if the police department has 25 or more full-time police officers. The deputy chief position shall be an exempt rank immediately below that of Chief. The deputy chief may be appointed from any rank of sworn, full-time officers of the municipality's police department, but must have at least 5 years of full-time service as a police officer in that department. A deputy chief shall serve at the discretion of the Chief and, if removed from the position, shall revert to the rank currently held, without regard as to whether a vacancy exists in that rank. A deputy chief of police, having been appointed from any rank of sworn full-time officers of that municipality's police department, shall be permitted, regardless of rank, to take promotional exams and be promoted to a higher classified rank than he currently holds, without having to resign as deputy chief of police.
    No municipality having a population less than 1,000,000 shall require that any firefighter appointed to the lowest rank serve a probationary employment period of longer than one year. The limitation on periods of probationary employment provided in Public Act 86-990 is an exclusive power and function of the State. Pursuant to subsection (h) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution, a home rule municipality having a population less than 1,000,000 must comply with this limitation on periods of probationary employment, which is a denial and limitation of home rule powers. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section, the probationary employment period limitation may be extended for a firefighter who is required, as a condition of employment, to be a licensed paramedic, during which time the sole reason that a firefighter may be discharged without a hearing is for failing to meet the requirements for paramedic licensure.
    To the extent that this Section or any other Section in this Division conflicts with Section 10-2.1-6.3 or 10-2.1-6.4, then Section 10-2.1-6.3 or 10-2.1-6.4 shall control.
(Source: P.A. 100-252, eff. 8-22-17; 100-425, eff. 8-25-17; 100-863, eff, 8-14-18; 100-1126, eff. 1-1-19; 101-81, eff. 7-12-19.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-5

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-5)
    Sec. 10-2.1-5. Rules-publications. The board shall make rules (1) to carry out the purpose of this Division 2.1, and (2) for appointments and removals in accordance with the provisions of this Division 2.1. The board, from time to time, may make changes in these rules.
    All these rules and changes therein shall be printed immediately for distribution. The board shall give notice (1) of the places where the printed rules may be obtained, and (2) of the date, not less than 10 days subsequent to the time of publication, when the rules or changes therein shall go into operation. This notice shall be published in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality.
    These rules of the board shall apply only to the conduct of examinations for original appointments, for promotions, and to the conduct of hearings on charges brought against a member of the police or fire department. No such rule shall be made by the board to govern the operation of the police or fire department or the conduct of its members unless the governing body of the municipality specifically authorizes the board of fire and police commissioners to make such rules; however, the governing body may also rescind such authorization. The Board may, however, provide rules for the appointment of persons at least 16 years of age to part-time positions within the cadet training program of the fire department of the municipality, provided such training program is conducted in conjunction with the Diversified Occupational Program of the local High School District and with the Illinois State Vocational Education System.
    This amendatory Act of 1973 does not apply to any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 78-402.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-5.1

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-5.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-5.1)
    Sec. 10-2.1-5.1. No municipality covered under this Division 2.1 may make or enforce any rule or ordinance which will in any way inhibit or prohibit any employee from exercising his full political rights to engage in political activities, including the right to petition, make speeches, campaign door to door, and to run for public office, so long as the employee does not use his official position to coerce or influence others and does not engage in these activities while he is at work on duty.
(Source: P.A. 84-1018.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-6)
    Sec. 10-2.1-6. Examination of applicants; disqualifications.
    (a) All applicants for a position in either the fire or police department of the municipality shall be under 35 years of age, shall be subject to an examination that shall be public, competitive, and open to all applicants (unless the council or board of trustees by ordinance limit applicants to electors of the municipality, county, state, or nation) and shall be subject to reasonable limitations as to residence, health, habits, and moral character. An individual who is not a citizen but is legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law or is an individual against whom immigration action has been deferred by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services under the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) process is authorized to apply for the position of police officer, subject to (i) all requirements and limitations, other than citizenship, to which other applicants are subject and (ii) the individual being authorized under federal law to obtain, carry, or purchase or otherwise possess a firearm. The municipality may not charge or collect any fee from an applicant who has met all prequalification standards established by the municipality for any such position. With respect to a police department, a veteran shall be allowed to exceed the maximum age provision of this Section by the number of years served on active military duty, but by no more than 10 years of active military duty.
    (b) Residency requirements in effect at the time an individual enters the fire or police service of a municipality (other than a municipality that has more than 1,000,000 inhabitants) cannot be made more restrictive for that individual during his period of service for that municipality, or be made a condition of promotion, except for the rank or position of Fire or Police Chief.
    (c) No person with a record of misdemeanor convictions except those under Sections 11-1.50, 11-6, 11-7, 11-9, 11-14, 11-15, 11-17, 11-18, 11-19, 11-30, 11-35, 12-2, 12-6, 12-15, 14-4, 16-1, 21.1-3, 24-3.1, 24-5, 25-1, 28-3, 31-1, 31-4, 31-6, 31-7, 32-1, 32-2, 32-3, 32-4, and 32-8, subdivisions (a)(1) and (a)(2)(C) of Section 11-14.3, and paragraphs (1), (6), and (8) of subsection (a) of Section 24-1 of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012, or arrested for any cause but not convicted on that cause shall be disqualified from taking the examination to qualify for a position in the fire department on grounds of habits or moral character.
    (d) The age limitation in subsection (a) does not apply (i) to any person previously employed as a policeman or fireman in a regularly constituted police or fire department of (I) any municipality, regardless of whether the municipality is located in Illinois or in another state, or (II) a fire protection district whose obligations were assumed by a municipality under Section 21 of the Fire Protection District Act, (ii) to any person who has served a municipality as a regularly enrolled volunteer fireman for 5 years immediately preceding the time that municipality begins to use full time firemen to provide all or part of its fire protection service, or (iii) to any person who has served as an auxiliary police officer under Section 3.1-30-20 for at least 5 years and is under 40 years of age, (iv) to any person who has served as a deputy under Section 3-6008 of the Counties Code and otherwise meets necessary training requirements, or (v) to any person who has served as a sworn officer as a member of the Illinois State Police.
    (e) Applicants who are 20 years of age and who have successfully completed 2 years of law enforcement studies at an accredited college or university may be considered for appointment to active duty with the police department. An applicant described in this subsection (e) who is appointed to active duty shall not have power of arrest, nor shall the applicant be permitted to carry firearms, until he or she reaches 21 years of age.
    (f) Applicants who are 18 years of age and who have successfully completed 2 years of study in fire techniques, amounting to a total of 4 high school credits, within the cadet program of a municipality may be considered for appointment to active duty with the fire department of any municipality.
    (g) The council or board of trustees may by ordinance provide that persons residing outside the municipality are eligible to take the examination.
    (h) The examinations shall be practical in character and relate to those matters that will fairly test the capacity of the persons examined to discharge the duties of the positions to which they seek appointment. No person shall be appointed to the police or fire department if he or she does not possess a high school diploma or an equivalent high school education. A board of fire and police commissioners may, by its rules, require police applicants to have obtained an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree as a prerequisite for employment. The examinations shall include tests of physical qualifications and health. A board of fire and police commissioners may, by its rules, waive portions of the required examination for police applicants who have previously been full-time sworn officers of a regular police department in any municipal, county, university, or State law enforcement agency, provided they are certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board and have been with their respective law enforcement agency within the State for at least 2 years. No person shall be appointed to the police or fire department if he or she has suffered the amputation of any limb unless the applicant's duties will be only clerical or as a radio operator. No applicant shall be examined concerning his or her political or religious opinions or affiliations. The examinations shall be conducted by the board of fire and police commissioners of the municipality as provided in this Division 2.1.
    The requirement that a police applicant possess an associate's degree under this subsection may be waived if one or more of the following applies: (1) the applicant has served for 24 months of honorable active duty in the United States Armed Forces and has not been discharged dishonorably or under circumstances other than honorable; (2) the applicant has served for 180 days of active duty in the United States Armed Forces in combat duty recognized by the Department of Defense and has not been discharged dishonorably or under circumstances other than honorable; or (3) the applicant has successfully received credit for a minimum of 60 credit hours toward a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
    The requirement that a police applicant possess a bachelor's degree under this subsection may be waived if one or more of the following applies: (1) the applicant has served for 36 months of honorable active duty in the United States Armed Forces and has not been discharged dishonorably or under circumstances other than honorable or (2) the applicant has served for 180 days of active duty in the United States Armed Forces in combat duty recognized by the Department of Defense and has not been discharged dishonorably or under circumstances other than honorable.
    (i) No person who is classified by his local selective service draft board as a conscientious objector, or who has ever been so classified, may be appointed to the police department.
    (j) No person shall be appointed to the police or fire department unless he or she is a person of good character and not an habitual drunkard, gambler, or a person who has been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude. No person, however, shall be disqualified from appointment to the fire department because of his or her record of misdemeanor convictions except those under Sections 11-1.50, 11-6, 11-7, 11-9, 11-14, 11-15, 11-17, 11-18, 11-19, 11-30, 11-35, 12-2, 12-6, 12-15, 14-4, 16-1, 21.1-3, 24-3.1, 24-5, 25-1, 28-3, 31-1, 31-4, 31-6, 31-7, 32-1, 32-2, 32-3, 32-4, and 32-8, subdivisions (a)(1) and (a)(2)(C) of Section 11-14.3, and paragraphs (1), (6), and (8) of subsection (a) of Section 24-1 of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012, or arrest for any cause without conviction on that cause. Any such person who is in the department may be removed on charges brought and after a trial as provided in this Division 2.1.
(Source: P.A. 102-538, eff. 8-20-21; 102-813, eff. 5-13-22; 103-357, eff. 1-1-24.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.1

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-6.1)
    Sec. 10-2.1-6.1. A classifiable set of the fingerprints of every person who is now employed, or who hereafter becomes employed, as a full time member of a regular fire or police department of any municipality in this State, whether with or without compensation, shall be furnished to the Illinois State Police and to the Federal Bureau of Investigation by the board of fire or police commissioners or other appropriate appointing authority, as the case may be.
(Source: P.A. 102-538, eff. 8-20-21.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.2

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.2) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-6.2)
    Sec. 10-2.1-6.2. Whenever the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is authorized or required by law to consider some aspect of criminal history record information for the purpose of carrying out its statutory powers and responsibilities, then, upon request and payment of fees in conformance with the requirements of Section 2605-400 of the Illinois State Police Law, the Illinois State Police is authorized to furnish, pursuant to positive identification, such information contained in State files as is necessary to fulfill the request.
(Source: P.A. 102-538, eff. 8-20-21.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.3

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.3)
    Sec. 10-2.1-6.3. Original appointments; full-time fire department.
    (a) Applicability. Unless a commission elects to follow the provisions of Section 10-2.1-6.4, this Section shall apply to all original appointments to an affected full-time fire department. Existing registers of eligibles shall continue to be valid until their expiration dates, or up to a maximum of 2 years after August 4, 2011 (the effective date of Public Act 97-251).
    Notwithstanding any statute, ordinance, rule, or other law to the contrary, all original appointments to an affected department to which this Section applies shall be administered in the manner provided for in this Section. Provisions of the Illinois Municipal Code, municipal ordinances, and rules adopted pursuant to such authority and other laws relating to initial hiring of firefighters in affected departments shall continue to apply to the extent they are compatible with this Section, but in the event of a conflict between this Section and any other law, this Section shall control.
    A home rule or non-home rule municipality may not administer its fire department process for original appointments in a manner that is less stringent than this Section. This Section is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of the powers and functions exercised by the State.
    A municipality that is operating under a court order or consent decree regarding original appointments to a full-time fire department before August 4, 2011 (the effective date of Public Act 97-251) is exempt from the requirements of this Section for the duration of the court order or consent decree.
    Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection (a), this Section does not apply to a municipality with more than 1,000,000 inhabitants.
    (b) Original appointments. All original appointments made to an affected fire department shall be made from a register of eligibles established in accordance with the processes established by this Section. Only persons who meet or exceed the performance standards required by this Section shall be placed on a register of eligibles for original appointment to an affected fire department.
    Whenever an appointing authority authorizes action to hire a person to perform the duties of a firefighter or to hire a firefighter-paramedic to fill a position that is a new position or vacancy due to resignation, discharge, promotion, death, the granting of a disability or retirement pension, or any other cause, the appointing authority shall appoint to that position the person with the highest ranking on the final eligibility list. If the appointing authority has reason to conclude that the highest ranked person fails to meet the minimum standards for the position or if the appointing authority believes an alternate candidate would better serve the needs of the department, then the appointing authority has the right to pass over the highest ranked person and appoint either: (i) any person who has a ranking in the top 5% of the register of eligibles or (ii) any person who is among the top 5 highest ranked persons on the list of eligibles if the number of people who have a ranking in the top 5% of the register of eligibles is less than 5 people.
    Any candidate may pass on an appointment once without losing his or her position on the register of eligibles. Any candidate who passes a second time may be removed from the list by the appointing authority provided that such action shall not prejudice a person's opportunities to participate in future examinations, including an examination held during the time a candidate is already on the municipality's register of eligibles.
    The sole authority to issue certificates of appointment shall be vested in the board of fire and police commissioners. All certificates of appointment issued to any officer or member of an affected department shall be signed by the chairperson and secretary, respectively, of the board upon appointment of such officer or member to the affected department by action of the board. After being selected from the register of eligibles to fill a vacancy in the affected department, each appointee shall be presented with his or her certificate of appointment on the day on which he or she is sworn in as a classified member of the affected department. Firefighters who were not issued a certificate of appointment when originally appointed shall be provided with a certificate within 10 days after making a written request to the chairperson of the board of fire and police commissioners. Each person who accepts a certificate of appointment and successfully completes his or her probationary period shall be enrolled as a firefighter and as a regular member of the fire department.
    For the purposes of this Section, "firefighter" means any person who has been prior to, on, or after August 4, 2011 (the effective date of Public Act 97-251) appointed to a fire department or fire protection district or employed by a State university and sworn or commissioned to perform firefighter duties or paramedic duties, or both, except that the following persons are not included: part-time firefighters; auxiliary, reserve, or voluntary firefighters, including paid-on-call firefighters; clerks and dispatchers or other civilian employees of a fire department or fire protection district who are not routinely expected to perform firefighter duties; and elected officials.
    (c) Qualification for placement on register of eligibles. The purpose of establishing a register of eligibles is to identify applicants who possess and demonstrate the mental aptitude and physical ability to perform the duties required of members of the fire department in order to provide the highest quality of service to the public. To this end, all applicants for original appointment to an affected fire department shall be subject to examination and testing which shall be public, competitive, and open to all applicants unless the municipality shall by ordinance limit applicants to residents of the municipality, county or counties in which the municipality is located, State, or nation. Any examination and testing procedure utilized under subsection (e) of this Section shall be supported by appropriate validation evidence and shall comply with all applicable State and federal laws. Municipalities may establish educational, emergency medical service licensure, and other prerequisites for participation in an examination or for hire as a firefighter. Any municipality may charge a fee to cover the costs of the application process.
    Residency requirements in effect at the time an individual enters the fire service of a municipality cannot be made more restrictive for that individual during his or her period of service for that municipality, or be made a condition of promotion, except for the rank or position of fire chief and for no more than 2 positions that rank immediately below that of the chief rank which are appointed positions pursuant to the Fire Department Promotion Act.
    No person who is 35 years of age or older shall be eligible to take an examination for a position as a firefighter unless the person has had previous employment status as a firefighter in the regularly constituted fire department of the municipality, except as provided in this Section. The age limitation does not apply to:
        (1) any person previously employed as a full-time
    
firefighter in a regularly constituted fire department of (i) any municipality or fire protection district located in Illinois, (ii) a fire protection district whose obligations were assumed by a municipality under Section 21 of the Fire Protection District Act, or (iii) a municipality whose obligations were taken over by a fire protection district,
        (2) any person who has served a municipality as a
    
regularly enrolled volunteer, paid-on-call, or part-time firefighter, or
        (3) any person who turned 35 while serving as a
    
member of the active or reserve components of any of the branches of the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard of any state, whose service was characterized as honorable or under honorable, if separated from the military, and is currently under the age of 40.
    No person who is under 21 years of age shall be eligible for employment as a firefighter.
    No applicant shall be examined concerning his or her political or religious opinions or affiliations. The examinations shall be conducted by the commissioners of the municipality or their designees and agents.
    No municipality shall require that any firefighter appointed to the lowest rank serve a probationary employment period of longer than one year of actual active employment, which may exclude periods of training, or injury or illness leaves, including duty related leave, in excess of 30 calendar days. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section, the probationary employment period limitation may be extended for a firefighter who is required, as a condition of employment, to be a licensed paramedic, during which time the sole reason that a firefighter may be discharged without a hearing is for failing to meet the requirements for paramedic licensure.
    In the event that any applicant who has been found eligible for appointment and whose name has been placed upon the final eligibility register provided for in this Section has not been appointed to a firefighter position within one year after the date of his or her physical ability examination, the commission may cause a second examination to be made of that applicant's physical ability prior to his or her appointment. If, after the second examination, the physical ability of the applicant shall be found to be less than the minimum standard fixed by the rules of the commission, the applicant shall not be appointed. The applicant's name may be retained upon the register of candidates eligible for appointment and when next reached for certification and appointment that applicant may be again examined as provided in this Section, and if the physical ability of that applicant is found to be less than the minimum standard fixed by the rules of the commission, the applicant shall not be appointed, and the name of the applicant shall be removed from the register.
    (d) Notice, examination, and testing components. Notice of the time, place, general scope, merit criteria for any subjective component, and fee of every examination shall be given by the commission, by a publication at least 2 weeks preceding the examination: (i) in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality, or (ii) on the municipality's Internet website. Additional notice of the examination may be given as the commission shall prescribe.
    The examination and qualifying standards for employment of firefighters shall be based on: mental aptitude, physical ability, preferences, moral character, and health. The mental aptitude, physical ability, and preference components shall determine an applicant's qualification for and placement on the final register of eligibles. The examination may also include a subjective component based on merit criteria as determined by the commission. Scores from the examination must be made available to the public.
    (e) Mental aptitude. No person who does not possess at least a high school diploma or an equivalent high school education shall be placed on a register of eligibles. Examination of an applicant's mental aptitude shall be based upon a written examination. The examination shall be practical in character and relate to those matters that fairly test the capacity of the persons examined to discharge the duties performed by members of a fire department. Written examinations shall be administered in a manner that ensures the security and accuracy of the scores achieved.
    (f) Physical ability. All candidates shall be required to undergo an examination of their physical ability to perform the essential functions included in the duties they may be called upon to perform as a member of a fire department. For the purposes of this Section, essential functions of the job are functions associated with duties that a firefighter may be called upon to perform in response to emergency calls. The frequency of the occurrence of those duties as part of the fire department's regular routine shall not be a controlling factor in the design of examination criteria or evolutions selected for testing. These physical examinations shall be open, competitive, and based on industry standards designed to test each applicant's physical abilities in the following dimensions:
        (1) Muscular strength to perform tasks and evolutions
    
that may be required in the performance of duties including grip strength, leg strength, and arm strength. Tests shall be conducted under anaerobic as well as aerobic conditions to test both the candidate's speed and endurance in performing tasks and evolutions. Tasks tested may be based on standards developed, or approved, by the local appointing authority.
        (2) The ability to climb ladders, operate from
    
heights, walk or crawl in the dark along narrow and uneven surfaces, and operate in proximity to hazardous environments.
        (3) The ability to carry out critical,
    
time-sensitive, and complex problem solving during physical exertion in stressful and hazardous environments. The testing environment may be hot and dark with tightly enclosed spaces, flashing lights, sirens, and other distractions.
    The tests utilized to measure each applicant's capabilities in each of these dimensions may be tests based on industry standards currently in use or equivalent tests approved by the Joint Labor-Management Committee of the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
    Physical ability examinations administered under this Section shall be conducted with a reasonable number of proctors and monitors, open to the public, and subject to reasonable regulations of the commission.
    (g) Scoring of examination components. Appointing authorities may create a preliminary eligibility register. A person shall be placed on the list based upon his or her passage of the written examination or the passage of the written examination and the physical ability component. Passage of the written examination means attaining the minimum score set by the commission. Minimum scores should be set by the commission so as to demonstrate a candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. The minimum score set by the commission shall be supported by appropriate validation evidence and shall comply with all applicable State and federal laws. The appointing authority may conduct the physical ability component and any subjective components subsequent to the posting of the preliminary eligibility register.
    The examination components for an initial eligibility register shall be graded on a 100-point scale. A person's position on the list shall be determined by the following: (i) the person's score on the written examination, (ii) the person successfully passing the physical ability component, and (iii) the person's results on any subjective component as described in subsection (d).
    In order to qualify for placement on the final eligibility register, an applicant's score on the written examination, before any applicable preference points or subjective points are applied, shall be at or above the minimum score as set by the commission. The local appointing authority may prescribe the score to qualify for placement on the final eligibility register, but the score shall not be less than the minimum score set by the commission.
    The commission shall prepare and keep a register of persons whose total score is not less than the minimum score for passage and who have passed the physical ability examination. These persons shall take rank upon the register as candidates in the order of their relative excellence based on the highest to the lowest total points scored on the mental aptitude, subjective component, and preference components of the test administered in accordance with this Section. No more than 60 days after each examination, an initial eligibility list shall be posted by the commission. The list shall include the final grades of the candidates without reference to priority of the time of examination and subject to claim for preference credit.
    Commissions may conduct additional examinations, including without limitation a polygraph test, after a final eligibility register is established and before it expires with the candidates ranked by total score without regard to date of examination. No more than 60 days after each examination, an initial eligibility list shall be posted by the commission showing the final grades of the candidates without reference to priority of time of examination and subject to claim for preference credit.
    (h) Preferences. The following are preferences:
        (1) Veteran preference. Persons who were engaged in
    
the military service of the United States for a period of at least one year of active duty and who were honorably discharged therefrom, or who are now or have been members on inactive or reserve duty in such military or naval service, shall be preferred for appointment to and employment with the fire department of an affected department.
        (2) Fire cadet preference. Persons who have
    
successfully completed 2 years of study in fire techniques or cadet training within a cadet program established under the rules of the Joint Labor and Management Committee (JLMC), as defined in Section 50 of the Fire Department Promotion Act, may be preferred for appointment to and employment with the fire department.
        (3) Educational preference. Persons who have
    
successfully obtained an associate's degree in the field of fire service or emergency medical services, or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may be preferred for appointment to and employment with the fire department.
        (4) Paramedic preference. Persons who have obtained a
    
license as a paramedic shall be preferred for appointment to and employment with the fire department of an affected department providing emergency medical services.
        (5) Experience preference. All persons employed by a
    
municipality who have been paid-on-call or part-time certified Firefighter II, State of Illinois or nationally licensed EMT, EMT-I, A-EMT, or any combination of those capacities shall be awarded 0.5 point for each year of successful service in one or more of those capacities, up to a maximum of 5 points. Certified Firefighter III and State of Illinois or nationally licensed paramedics shall be awarded one point per year up to a maximum of 5 points. Applicants from outside the municipality who were employed as full-time firefighters or firefighter-paramedics by a fire protection district or another municipality for at least 2 years shall be awarded 5 experience preference points. These additional points presuppose a rating scale totaling 100 points available for the eligibility list. If more or fewer points are used in the rating scale for the eligibility list, the points awarded under this subsection shall be increased or decreased by a factor equal to the total possible points available for the examination divided by 100.
        Upon request by the commission, the governing body of
    
the municipality or in the case of applicants from outside the municipality the governing body of any fire protection district or any other municipality shall certify to the commission, within 10 days after the request, the number of years of successful paid-on-call, part-time, or full-time service of any person. A candidate may not receive the full amount of preference points under this subsection if the amount of points awarded would place the candidate before a veteran on the eligibility list. If more than one candidate receiving experience preference points is prevented from receiving all of their points due to not being allowed to pass a veteran, the candidates shall be placed on the list below the veteran in rank order based on the totals received if all points under this subsection were to be awarded. Any remaining ties on the list shall be determined by lot.
        (6) Residency preference. Applicants whose principal
    
residence is located within the fire department's jurisdiction shall be preferred for appointment to and employment with the fire department.
        (7) Additional preferences. Up to 5 additional
    
preference points may be awarded for unique categories based on an applicant's experience or background as identified by the commission.
        (7.5) Apprentice preferences. A person who has
    
performed fire suppression service for a department as a firefighter apprentice and otherwise meets the qualifications for original appointment as a firefighter specified in this Section is eligible to be awarded up to 20 preference points. To qualify for preference points, an applicant shall have completed a minimum of 600 hours of fire suppression work on a regular shift for the affected fire department over a 12-month period. The fire suppression work must be in accordance with Section 10-2.1-4 of this Division and the terms established by a Joint Apprenticeship Committee included in a collective bargaining agreement agreed between the employer and its certified bargaining agent. An eligible applicant must apply to the Joint Apprenticeship Committee for preference points under this item. The Joint Apprenticeship Committee shall evaluate the merit of the applicant's performance, determine the preference points to be awarded, and certify the amount of points awarded to the commissioners. The commissioners may add the certified preference points to the final grades achieved by the applicant on the other components of the examination.
        (8) Scoring of preferences. The commission may give
    
preference for original appointment to persons designated in item (1) by adding to the final grade that they receive 5 points for the recognized preference achieved. The commission may give preference for original appointment to persons designated in item (7.5) by adding to the final grade the amount of points designated by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee as defined in item (7.5). The commission shall determine the number of preference points for each category, except items (1) and (7.5). The number of preference points for each category shall range from 0 to 5, except item (7.5). In determining the number of preference points, the commission shall prescribe that if a candidate earns the maximum number of preference points in all categories except item (7.5), that number may not be less than 10 nor more than 30. The commission shall give preference for original appointment to persons designated in items (2) through (7) by adding the requisite number of points to the final grade for each recognized preference achieved. The numerical result thus attained shall be applied by the commission in determining the final eligibility list and appointment from the eligibility list. The local appointing authority may prescribe the total number of preference points awarded under this Section, but the total number of preference points, except item (7.5), shall not be less than 10 points or more than 30 points. Apprentice preference points may be added in addition to other preference points awarded by the commission.
    No person entitled to any preference shall be required to claim the credit before any examination held under the provisions of this Section, but the preference may be given after the posting or publication of the initial eligibility list or register at the request of a person entitled to a credit before any certification or appointments are made from the eligibility register, upon the furnishing of verifiable evidence and proof of qualifying preference credit. Candidates who are eligible for preference credit may make a claim in writing within 10 days after the posting of the initial eligibility list, or the claim may be deemed waived. Final eligibility registers may be established after the awarding of verified preference points. However, apprentice preference credit earned subsequent to the establishment of the final eligibility register may be applied to the applicant's score upon certification by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee to the commission and the rank order of candidates on the final eligibility register shall be adjusted accordingly. All employment shall be subject to the commission's initial hire background review, including, but not limited to, criminal history, employment history, moral character, oral examination, and medical and psychological examinations, all on a pass-fail basis. The medical and psychological examinations must be conducted last, and may only be performed after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.
    Any person placed on an eligibility list who exceeds the age requirement before being appointed to a fire department shall remain eligible for appointment until the list is abolished, or his or her name has been on the list for a period of 2 years. No person who has attained the age of 35 years shall be inducted into a fire department, except as otherwise provided in this Section.
    The commission shall strike off the names of candidates for original appointment after the names have been on the list for more than 2 years.
    (i) Moral character. No person shall be appointed to a fire department unless he or she is a person of good character; not a habitual drunkard, a gambler, or a person who has been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude. However, no person shall be disqualified from appointment to the fire department because of the person's record of misdemeanor convictions except those under Sections 11-6, 11-7, 11-9, 11-14, 11-15, 11-17, 11-18, 11-19, 12-2, 12-6, 12-15, 14-4, 16-1, 21.1-3, 24-3.1, 24-5, 25-1, 28-3, 31-1, 31-4, 31-6, 31-7, 32-1, 32-2, 32-3, 32-4, 32-8, and paragraphs (1), (6), and (8) of subsection (a) of Section 24-1 of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012, or arrest for any cause without conviction thereon. Any such person who is in the department may be removed on charges brought for violating this subsection and after a trial as hereinafter provided.
    A classifiable set of the fingerprints of every person who is offered employment as a certificated member of an affected fire department whether with or without compensation, shall be furnished to the Illinois State Police and to the Federal Bureau of Investigation by the commission.
    Whenever a commission is authorized or required by law to consider some aspect of criminal history record information for the purpose of carrying out its statutory powers and responsibilities, then, upon request and payment of fees in conformance with the requirements of Section 2605-400 of the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Illinois State Police is authorized to furnish, pursuant to positive identification, the information contained in State files as is necessary to fulfill the request.
    (j) Temporary appointments. In order to prevent a stoppage of public business, to meet extraordinary exigencies, or to prevent material impairment of the fire department, the commission may make temporary appointments, to remain in force only until regular appointments are made under the provisions of this Division, but never to exceed 60 days. No temporary appointment of any one person shall be made more than twice in any calendar year.
    (k) A person who knowingly divulges or receives test questions or answers before a written examination, or otherwise knowingly violates or subverts any requirement of this Section, commits a violation of this Section and may be subject to charges for official misconduct.
    A person who is the knowing recipient of test information in advance of the examination shall be disqualified from the examination or discharged from the position to which he or she was appointed, as applicable, and otherwise subjected to disciplinary actions.
(Source: P.A. 101-489, eff. 8-23-19; 102-375, eff. 8-13-21; 102-538, eff. 8-20-21; 102-558, eff. 8-20-21; 102-813, eff. 5-13-22.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.4

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.4)
    Sec. 10-2.1-6.4. Alternative procedure; original appointment; full-time firefighter.
    (a) Authority. The Joint Labor and Management Committee (JLMC), as defined in Section 50 of the Fire Department Promotion Act, may establish a community outreach program to market the profession of firefighter and firefighter-paramedic so as to ensure the pool of applicants recruited is of broad diversity and the highest quality. Nothing in this Section requires that the Joint Labor and Management Committee establish or operate the community outreach program or master register of eligibles, or to contract with a testing agency to establish or operate such program or register, unless the Joint Labor and Management Committee chooses to do so.
    For the purposes of this Section, "firefighter" means any person who has been prior to, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly appointed to a fire department or fire protection district or employed by a State university and sworn or commissioned to perform firefighter duties or paramedic duties, or both, except that the following persons are not included: part-time firefighters; auxiliary, reserve, or voluntary firefighters, including paid-on-call firefighters; clerks and dispatchers or other civilian employees of a fire department or fire protection district who are not routinely expected to perform firefighter duties; and elected officials.
    (b) Eligibility. Persons eligible for placement on the master register of eligibles shall consist of the following:
        Persons who have participated in and received a
    
passing total score on the mental aptitude, physical ability, and preference components of a regionally administered test based on the standards described in this Section. The standards for administering these tests and the minimum passing score required for placement on this list shall be as is set forth in this Section.
        Qualified candidates shall be listed on the master
    
register of eligibles in highest to lowest rank order based upon their test scores without regard to their date of examination. Candidates listed on the master register of eligibles shall be eligible for appointment for 2 years after the date of the certification of their final score on the register without regard to the date of their examination. After 2 years, the candidate's name shall be struck from the list.
        Any person currently employed as a full-time member
    
of a fire department or any person who has experienced a non-voluntary (and non-disciplinary) separation from the active workforce due to a reduction in the number of departmental officers, who was appointed pursuant to Division 1 of Article 10 of the Illinois Municipal Code, Division 2.1 of Article 10 of the Illinois Municipal Code, or the Fire Protection District Act, and who during the previous 24 months participated in and received a passing score on the physical ability and mental aptitude components of the test may request that his or her name be added to the master register. Any eligible person may be offered employment by a local commission under the same procedures as provided by this Section except that the apprenticeship period may be waived and the applicant may be immediately issued a certificate of original appointment by the local commission.
    (c) Qualifications for placement on register of eligibles. The purpose for establishing a master register of eligibles shall be to identify applicants who possess and demonstrate the mental aptitude and physical ability to perform the duties required of members of the fire department in order to provide the highest quality of service to the public. To this end, all applicants for original appointment to an affected fire department through examination conducted by the Joint Labor and Management Committee (JLMC) shall be subject to examination and testing which shall be public, competitive, and open to all applicants. Any examination and testing procedure utilized under subsection (e) of this Section shall be supported by appropriate validation evidence and shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws. Any subjective component of the testing must be administered by certified assessors. All qualifying and disqualifying factors applicable to examination processes for local commissions in this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly shall be applicable to persons participating in Joint Labor and Management Committee examinations unless specifically provided otherwise in this Section.
    Notice of the time, place, general scope, and fee of every JLMC examination shall be given by the JLMC or designated testing agency, as applicable, by a publication at least 30 days preceding the examination, in one or more newspapers published in the region, or if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the region. The JLMC may publish the notice on the JLMC's Internet website. Additional notice of the examination may be given as the JLMC shall prescribe.
    (d) Examination and testing components for placement on register of eligibles. The examination and qualifying standards for placement on the master register of eligibles and employment shall be based on the following components: mental aptitude, physical ability, preferences, moral character, and health. The mental aptitude, physical ability, and preference components shall determine an applicant's qualification for and placement on the master register of eligibles. The consideration of an applicant's general moral character and health shall be administered on a pass-fail basis after a conditional offer of employment is made by a local commission.
    (e) Mental aptitude. Examination of an applicant's mental aptitude shall be based upon written examination and an applicant's prior experience demonstrating an aptitude for and commitment to service as a member of a fire department. Written examinations shall be practical in character and relate to those matters that fairly test the capacity of the persons examined to discharge the duties performed by members of a fire department. Written examinations shall be administered in a manner that ensures the security and accuracy of the scores achieved. Any subjective component of the testing must be administered by certified assessors. No person who does not possess a high school diploma or an equivalent high school education shall be placed on a register of eligibles. Local commissions may establish educational, emergency medical service licensure, and other pre-requisites for hire within their jurisdiction.
    (f) Physical ability. All candidates shall be required to undergo an examination of their physical ability to perform the essential functions included in the duties they may be called upon to perform as a member of a fire department. For the purposes of this Section, essential functions of the job are functions associated with duties that a firefighter may be called upon to perform in response to emergency calls. The frequency of the occurrence of those duties as part of the fire department's regular routine shall not be a controlling factor in the design of examination criteria or evolutions selected for testing. These physical examinations shall be open, competitive, and based on industry standards designed to test each applicant's physical abilities in each of the following dimensions:
        (1) Muscular strength to perform tasks and evolutions
    
that may be required in the performance of duties including grip strength, leg strength, and arm strength. Tests shall be conducted under anaerobic as well as aerobic conditions to test both the candidate's speed and endurance in performing tasks and evolutions. Tasks tested are to be based on industry standards developed by the JLMC by rule.
        (2) The ability to climb ladders, operate from
    
heights, walk or crawl in the dark along narrow and uneven surfaces, and operate in proximity to hazardous environments.
        (3) The ability to carry out critical,
    
time-sensitive, and complex problem solving during physical exertion in stressful and hazardous environments. The testing environment may be hot and dark with tightly enclosed spaces, flashing lights, sirens, and other distractions.
    The tests utilized to measure each applicant's capabilities in each of these dimensions may be tests based on industry standards currently in use or equivalent tests approved by the Joint Labor-Management Committee of the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
    (g) Scoring of examination components. The examination components shall be graded on a 100-point scale. A person's position on the master register of eligibles shall be determined by the person's score on the written examination, the person successfully passing the physical ability component, and the addition of any applicable preference points.
    Applicants who have achieved at least the minimum score as set by the JLMC, and who successfully pass the physical ability examination shall be placed on the initial eligibility register. Minimum scores should be set by the commission so as to demonstrate a candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. The minimum score set by the commission shall be supported by appropriate validation evidence and shall comply with all applicable State and federal laws. Applicable preference points shall be added to the written examination scores for all applicants who qualify for the initial eligibility register. Applicants who score at or above the minimum passing score as set by the JLMC, including any applicable preference points, shall be placed on the master register of eligibles by the JLMC.
    These persons shall take rank upon the register as candidates in the order of their relative excellence based on the highest to the lowest total points scored on the mental aptitude and physical ability components, plus any applicable preference points requested and verified by the JLMC, or approved testing agency.
    No more than 60 days after each examination, a revised master register of eligibles shall be posted by the JLMC showing the final grades of the candidates without reference to priority of time of examination.
    (h) Preferences. The board shall give military, education, and experience preference points to those who qualify for placement on the master register of eligibles, on the same basis as provided for examinations administered by a local commission.
    No person entitled to preference or credit shall be required to claim the credit before any examination held under the provisions of this Section. The preference shall be given after the posting or publication of the applicant's initial score at the request of the person before finalizing the scores from all applicants taking part in a JLMC examination. Candidates who are eligible for preference credit shall make a claim in writing within 10 days after the posting of the initial scores from any JLMC test or the claim shall be deemed waived. Once preference points are awarded, the candidates shall be certified to the master register in accordance with their final score including preference points.
    (i) Firefighter apprentice and firefighter-paramedic apprentice. The employment of an applicant to an apprentice position (including a currently employed full-time member of a fire department whose apprenticeship may be reduced or waived) shall be subject to the applicant passing the moral character standards and health examinations of the local commission. In addition, a local commission may require as a condition of employment that the applicant demonstrate current physical ability by either passing the local commission's approved physical ability examination, or by presenting proof of participating in and receiving a passing score on the physical ability component of a JLMC test within a period of up to 12 months before the date of the conditional offer of employment. Applicants shall be subject to the local commission's initial hire background review including criminal history, employment history, moral character, oral examination, and medical examinations which may include polygraph, psychological, and drug screening components, all on a pass-fail basis. The medical examinations must be conducted last, and may only be performed after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.
    (j) Selection from list. Any municipality or fire protection district that is a party to an intergovernmental agreement under the terms of which persons have been tested for placement on the master register of eligibles shall be entitled to offer employment to any person on the list irrespective of their ranking on the list. The offer of employment shall be to the position of firefighter apprentice or firefighter-paramedic apprentice.
    Applicants passing these tests may be employed as a firefighter apprentice or a firefighter-paramedic apprentice who shall serve an apprenticeship period of 12 months or less according to the terms and conditions of employment as the employing municipality or district offers, or as provided for under the terms of any collective bargaining agreement then in effect. The apprenticeship period is separate from the probationary period.
    Service during the apprenticeship period shall be on a probationary basis. During the apprenticeship period, the apprentice's training and performance shall be monitored and evaluated by a Joint Apprenticeship Committee.
    The Joint Apprenticeship Committee shall consist of 4 members who shall be regular members of the fire department with at least 10 years of full-time work experience as a firefighter or firefighter-paramedic. The fire chief and the president of the exclusive bargaining representative recognized by the employer shall each appoint 2 members to the Joint Apprenticeship Committee. In the absence of an exclusive collective bargaining representative, the chief shall appoint the remaining 2 members who shall be from the ranks of company officer and firefighter with at least 10 years of work experience as a firefighter or firefighter-paramedic. In the absence of a sufficient number of qualified firefighters, the Joint Apprenticeship Committee members shall have the amount of experience and the type of qualifications as is reasonable given the circumstances of the fire department. In the absence of a full-time member in a rank between chief and the highest rank in a bargaining unit, the Joint Apprenticeship Committee shall be reduced to 2 members, one to be appointed by the chief and one by the union president, if any. If there is no exclusive bargaining representative, the chief shall appoint the second member of the Joint Apprenticeship Committee from among qualified members in the ranks of company officer and below. Before the conclusion of the apprenticeship period, the Joint Apprenticeship Committee shall meet to consider the apprentice's progress and performance and vote to retain the apprentice as a member of the fire department or to terminate the apprenticeship. If 3 of the 4 members of the Joint Apprenticeship Committee affirmatively vote to retain the apprentice (if a 2 member Joint Apprenticeship Committee exists, then both members must affirmatively vote to retain the apprentice), the local commission shall issue the apprentice a certificate of original appointment to the fire department.
    (k) A person who knowingly divulges or receives test questions or answers before a written examination, or otherwise knowingly violates or subverts any requirement of this Section, commits a violation of this Section and may be subject to charges for official misconduct.
    A person who is the knowing recipient of test information in advance of the examination shall be disqualified from the examination or discharged from the position to which he or she was appointed, as applicable, and otherwise subjected to disciplinary actions.
    (l) Applicability. This Section does not apply to a municipality with more than 1,000,000 inhabitants.
(Source: P.A. 102-188, eff. 1-1-22.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-7

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-7)
    Sec. 10-2.1-7. Exemption from examination. Any full time member of a regular fire or police department of any municipality which comes under the provisions of this Division or adopts this Division 2.1 or which has adopted any of the prior Acts pertaining to fire and police commissioners, or a full time member of a regular fire department of a fire protection district whose obligations were assumed by a municipality under Section 21 of "An Act in Relation to Fire Protection Districts", who has served at least one year as a full time member of such department, shall become a member of the classified service of the fire or police department respectively, in the position held by him at the time such department or municipality comes under the provisions of this Division, without examination.
(Source: P.A. 77-244; 77-1438.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-7.1

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-7.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-7.1)
    Sec. 10-2.1-7.1. Persons transferred from the employment of a fire protection district by virtue of an Act entitled "An Act in Relation to Fire Protection Districts" under Section 21 as now or hereafter amended, shall without examination be assigned to the positions in the classified civil service or under the Fire and Police Commissioners Act of the municipality so far as may be practicable, having duties and responsibilities equivalent to their fire protection district employment. For the purpose of establishing the civil service status or classified service status under the board of fire and police commissioners of firemen transferred to the municipality, the rank of Chief of the Fire Department shall not be recognized. The appointment of the Chief of the Fire Department shall be subject to the ordinances of the transferee municipality in the appointment of the same. Employees so transferred shall have the same standing, grade, class or rank which they held in the classified service of the fire protection district from which they were transferred. For the purpose of determining seniority and class, grade or rank, each employee shall be credited with the time served by him on the date of such transfer and shall be given the position in the classified service as nearly comparable in responsibilities and duties to his former employment as it may be possible to approximate.
(Source: P.A. 77-244; 77-1438.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-8

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-8)
    Sec. 10-2.1-8. Veteran's and educational preference. Persons who have successfully obtained an associate's degree in the field of law enforcement, criminal justice, fire service, or emergency medical services, or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; persons who have been awarded a certificate attesting to the successful completion of the Minimum Standards Basic Law Enforcement Training Course as provided in the Illinois Police Training Act and are currently serving as a law enforcement officer on a part-time or full-time basis within the State of Illinois; and persons who were engaged in the active military or naval service of the United States for a period of at least one year and who were honorably discharged therefrom, or who are now or may hereafter be on inactive or reserve duty in such military or naval service (not including, however, in the case of offices, positions and places of employment in the police department, persons who were convicted by court-martial of disobedience of orders, where such disobedience consisted in the refusal to perform military service on the ground of religious or conscientious objections against war) shall be preferred for appointments to offices, positions, and places of employment in the fire and police departments of the municipality coming under the provisions of this Division 2.1. For purposes of this Section, if a person has been deployed, then "active duty military or naval service of the United States" includes training and service school attendance, as defined in 10 U.S.C. 101(d), which is ordered pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 12301(d). The preference points awarded under this Section shall not be cumulative.
    This amendatory Act of 1973 does not apply to any municipality which is a home rule unit.
    Persons who have participated in that municipality's police explorer or cadet program may be preferred, for a maximum of 2 points, for appointments to offices, positions, and places of employment in municipal police departments under the provisions of this Division.
(Source: P.A. 98-231, eff. 8-9-13.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-9

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-9)
    Sec. 10-2.1-9. Original appointments; Preferences; Limitation.
    (a) The board of fire and police commissioners shall give preference for original appointment to persons designated in Section 10-2.1-8 whose names appear on any register of eligibles resulting from an examination for original entrance in the classified service of the fire and police departments of any municipality coming under the provisions of this Division 2.1 by adding to the final grade average which they receive or will receive as the result of any examination held for original entrance, 5 points. The board shall also give preference to persons eligible under subsection (b) as provided in that subsection. The numerical result thus attained shall be applied by the board of fire and police commissioners in determining the position of such persons on any eligibility list which has been created as the result of any examination for original entrance for purposes of preference in certification and appointment from such eligibility list. The board shall strike off the names of candidates for original appointment after such names have been on the list for more than 2 years.
    (b) All persons who, on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1993, have been paid-on-call certified firefighters II, paramedics, or any combination of those capacities, of the municipality shall be awarded 0.5 point for each year of successful service in one or more of those capacities, up to a maximum of 5 points at the time of examination for original appointment to the classified service of the fire department. Certified firefighters III shall be awarded one point per year up to a maximum of 5 points. Applicants from outside the municipality who were employed as full-time firefighters or firefighter-paramedics by a fire protection district or another municipality for at least 2 years shall have the same preference as paid-on-call personnel. These additional points presuppose a rating scale totalling 100 points available for the eligibility list. If more or fewer points are used in the rating scale for the eligibility list, the points awarded under this subsection shall be increased or decreased by a factor equal to the total possible points available for the examination divided by 100.
    No person entitled to additional points under this subsection shall be required to claim that preference or credit before an examination is held. The preference shall be given after the posting or publication of the eligibility list. To qualify for the preference, applicants who are eligible for credit under this subsection shall make a claim for that credit, in writing, within 10 days after the posting of the eligibility list, or the claim shall be deemed waived. Upon request by the board of fire and police commissioners, the governing body of the municipality or (in the case of applicants from outside the municipality) the governing body of any fire protection district or any other municipality shall certify to the board of fire and police commissioners, within 10 days of the request, the number of years of successful paid-on-call service of any person. A candidate may not receive preference points under this subsection if the amount of points awarded would place the candidate before a veteran on the eligibility list.
(Source: P.A. 88-440.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-10

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-10)
    Sec. 10-2.1-10. Promotional preferences. Every member of the classified service of the fire or police department of any municipality coming under the provisions of this Division 2.1 who was engaged in a military or naval service of the United States at anytime for a period of one year, and who was honorably discharged therefrom, who is now or who may hereafter be on inactive or reserve duty in such military or naval service, not including, however, persons who were convicted by court-martial of disobedience of orders where such disobedience consisted in the refusal to perform military service on the ground of alleged religious or conscientious objections against war, and whose name appears on existing promotional eligibility registers or any promotional eligibility register that may hereafter be created as provided for by this Division 2.1 shall be preferred for promotional appointments of the fire or police department of any municipality coming under the provisions of this Division 2.1.
(Source: P.A. 76-1898.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-11

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-11)
    Sec. 10-2.1-11. Promotional examinations-Credits to veterans.) The board of fire and police commissioners shall give preference for promotional appointment to persons designated in Section 10-2.1-10 whose names appear on promotional eligibility registers by adding to the final grade average which they will receive as a result of any promotional examination 7/10 of one point for each 6 months or fraction thereof of military or naval service not exceeding 30 months. The numerical result thus attained shall be applied by the board of fire and police commissioners in determining the position of such persons on any eligibility list as the result of any promotional examination held for purposes of preference in certification and appointment from such eligibility list.
    No person shall receive the preference for a promotional appointment granted by this Division 2.1 after he has received one promotion from an eligibility list on which he was allowed such preference.
(Source: P.A. 79-702.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-12

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-12)
    Sec. 10-2.1-12. Preference-time for allowance. No person entitled to preference or credit for military or naval service shall be required to claim military credit for service in the armed forces before any examination held under the provisions of this Division 2.1 but such preference shall be given after the posting or publication of the eligibility list or register at the request of such person before any certification or appointments are made from the eligibility register, upon the furnishing of evidence of an honorable discharge from and proof of such service.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 2840.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-13

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-13)
    Sec. 10-2.1-13. Notice of examination. Notice of the time and place of every examination shall be given by the board by a publication at least 2 weeks preceding the examination, in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality, except on promotional examinations, notice may be waived in writing by all members of the fire or police department, for which the promotional examination is to be given.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 2840.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-14

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-14)
    Sec. 10-2.1-14. Register of eligibles. The board of fire and police commissioners shall prepare and keep a register of persons whose general average standing, upon examination, is not less than the minimum fixed by the rules of the board, and who are otherwise eligible. These persons shall take rank upon the register as candidates in the order of their relative excellence as determined by examination, without reference to priority of time of examination. The board of fire and police commissioners may prepare and keep a second register of persons who have previously been full-time sworn officers of a regular police department in any municipal, county, university, or State law enforcement agency, provided they are certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board and have been with their respective law enforcement agency within the State for at least 2 years. The persons on this list shall take rank upon the register as candidates in the order of their relative excellence as determined by members of the board of fire and police commissioners. Applicants who have been awarded a certificate attesting to their successful completion of the Minimum Standards Basic Law Enforcement Training Course, as provided in the Illinois Police Training Act, may be given preference in appointment over noncertified applicants. Applicants for appointment to fire departments who are licensed as an EMT, EMT-I, A-EMT, or paramedic under the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act, may be given preference in appointment over non-licensed applicants.
    Within 60 days after each examination, an eligibility list shall be posted by the board, which shall show the final grades of the candidates without reference to priority of time of examination and subject to claim for military credit. Candidates who are eligible for military credit shall make a claim in writing within 10 days after the posting of the eligibility list or such claim shall be deemed waived. Appointment shall be subject to a final physical examination.
    If a person is placed on an eligibility list and becomes overage before he or she is appointed to a police or fire department, the person remains eligible for appointment until the list is abolished pursuant to authorized procedures. Otherwise no person who has attained the age of 36 years shall be inducted as a member of a police department and no person who has attained the age of 35 years shall be inducted as a member of a fire department, except as otherwise provided in this division. With respect to a police department, a veteran shall be allowed to exceed the maximum age provision of this Section by the number of years served on active military duty, but by no more than 10 years of active military duty.
(Source: P.A. 98-973, eff. 8-15-14.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-15

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-15)
    Sec. 10-2.1-15. The board, by its rules, shall provide for promotion in the fire and police departments on the basis of ascertained merit and seniority in service and examination, and shall provide in all cases, where it is practicable, that vacancies shall be filled by promotion. All examinations for promotion shall be competitive among such members of the next lower rank as desire to submit themselves to examination. All promotions shall be made from the 3 having the highest rating, and where there are less than 3 names on the promotional eligible register, as originally posted, or remaining thereon after appointments have been made therefrom, appointments to fill existing vacancies shall be made from those names or name remaining on the promotional register except that promotions made in any municipality with more than 130,000 but less than 2,000,000 population may be made from the 7 members having the highest rating. The method of examination and the rules governing examinations for promotion shall be the same as provided for applicants for original appointment, except that original appointments only shall be on probation, as provided by the rules. The board shall strike off the names of candidates for promotional appointment after they have remained thereon for more than 3 years, provided there is no vacancy existing which can be filled from the promotional register.
(Source: P.A. 83-761.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-16

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-16)
    Sec. 10-2.1-16. Temporary appointments. In order to prevent a stoppage of public business, to meet extraordinary exigencies, or to prevent material impairment of either the police or fire department, the board may make temporary appointments, to remain in force until regular appointments may be made under the provisions of this Division 2.1, but never to exceed 60 days. No temporary appointment of any one person shall be made more than twice in any calendar year.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3437.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-17

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-17) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-17)
    Sec. 10-2.1-17. Removal or discharge; investigation of charges; retirement. Except as hereinafter provided, no officer or member of the fire or police department of any municipality subject to this Division 2.1 shall be removed or discharged except for cause, upon written charges, and after an opportunity to be heard in his own defense. The hearing shall be as hereinafter provided, unless the employer and the labor organization representing the person have negotiated an alternative or supplemental form of due process based upon impartial arbitration as a term of a collective bargaining agreement. Such bargaining shall be mandatory unless the parties mutually agree otherwise. Any such alternative agreement shall be permissive.
    If the chief of the fire department or the chief of the police department or both of them are appointed in the manner provided by ordinance, they may be removed or discharged by the appointing authority. In such case the appointing authority shall file with the corporate authorities the reasons for such removal or discharge, which removal or discharge shall not become effective unless confirmed by a majority vote of the corporate authorities. The board of fire and police commissioners shall conduct a fair and impartial hearing of the charges, to be commenced within 30 days of the filing thereof, which hearing may be continued from time to time. In case an officer or member is found guilty, the board may discharge him, or may suspend him not exceeding 30 days without pay. The board may suspend any officer or member pending the hearing with or without pay, but not to exceed 30 days. If the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners determines that the charges are not sustained, the officer or member shall be reimbursed for all wages withheld, if any. In the conduct of this hearing, each member of the board shall have power to administer oaths and affirmations, and the board shall have power to secure by its subpoena both the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books and papers relevant to the hearing.
    The age for retirement of policemen or firemen in the service of any municipality which adopts this Division 2.1 is 65 years, unless the Council or Board of Trustees shall by ordinance provide for an earlier retirement age of not less than 60 years.
    The provisions of the Administrative Review Law, and all amendments and modifications thereof, and the rules adopted pursuant thereto, shall apply to and govern all proceedings for the judicial review of final administrative decisions of the board of fire and police commissioners hereunder. The term "administrative decision" is defined as in Section 3-101 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
    Nothing in this Section shall be construed to prevent the chief of the fire department or the chief of the police department from suspending without pay a member of his department for a period of not more than 5 calendar days, but he shall notify the board in writing of such suspension. The hearing shall be as hereinafter provided, unless the employer and the labor organization representing the person have negotiated an alternative or supplemental form of due process based upon impartial arbitration as a term of a collective bargaining agreement. Such bargaining shall be mandatory unless the parties mutually agree otherwise. Any such alternative agreement shall be permissive.
    Any policeman or fireman so suspended may appeal to the board of fire and police commissioners for a review of the suspension within 5 calendar days after such suspension, and upon such appeal, the board may sustain the action of the chief of the department, may reverse it with instructions that the man receive his pay for the period involved, or may suspend the officer for an additional period of not more than 30 days or discharge him, depending upon the facts presented.
(Source: P.A. 95-356, eff. 8-23-07.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-18

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-18) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-18)
    Sec. 10-2.1-18. Fire or police departments - Reduction of force - Reinstatement. When the force of the fire department or of the police department is reduced, and positions displaced or abolished, seniority shall prevail and the officers and members so reduced in rank, or removed from the service of the fire department or of the police department shall be considered furloughed without pay from the positions from which they were reduced or removed.
    Such reductions and removals shall be in strict compliance with seniority and in no event shall any officer or member be reduced more than one rank in a reduction of force. Officers and members with the least seniority in the position to be reduced shall be reduced to the next lower rated position. For purposes of determining which officers and members will be reduced in rank, seniority shall be determined by adding the time spent at the rank or position from which the officer or member is to be reduced and the time spent at any higher rank or position in the Department. For purposes of determining which officers or members in the lowest rank or position shall be removed from the Department in the event of a layoff, length of service in the Department shall be the basis for determining seniority, with the least senior such officer or member being the first so removed and laid off. Such officers or members laid off shall have their names placed on an appropriate reemployment list in the reverse order of dates of layoff.
    If any positions which have been vacated because of reduction in forces or displacement and abolition of positions, are reinstated, such members and officers of the fire department or of the police department as are furloughed from the said positions shall be notified by the board by registered mail of such reinstatement of positions and shall have prior right to such positions if otherwise qualified, and in all cases seniority shall prevail. Written application for such reinstated position must be made by the furloughed person within 30 days after notification as above provided and such person may be required to submit to examination by physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, or physician assistants of both the board of fire and police commissioners and the appropriate pension board to determine his physical fitness.
(Source: P.A. 99-581, eff. 1-1-17; 100-513, eff. 1-1-18.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-19

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-19) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-19)
    Sec. 10-2.1-19. Annual report-budget request. Annually, at any time the corporate authorities may provide, the board of fire and police commissioners shall submit to the mayor or president a report of its activities, and of the rules in force and the practical effect thereof. In this report the board may make suggestions which the board believes would result in greater efficiency in the fire or police department. The board shall also submit an annual budget request to the municipal governing body prior to the end of each fiscal year. The mayor or president shall transmit the report to the city council or board of trustees.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 2840.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-20

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-20) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-20)
    Sec. 10-2.1-20. Secretary of board-duties-seal of board. The board may employ a secretary, or may designate one of its own members to act as secretary. The secretary (1) shall keep the minutes of the board's proceedings, (2) shall be the custodian of all records pertaining to the business of the board, (3) shall keep a record of all examinations held, (4) shall perform all other duties the board prescribes, and (5) shall be custodian of the seal of the board, if one is adopted, and the board is hereby authorized to adopt an official seal and to prescribe the form thereof by resolution of the board.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 2840.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-21

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-21) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-21)
    Sec. 10-2.1-21. Rooms and funds for operation of boards. The corporate authorities shall provide suitable rooms for the board of fire and police commissioners, and shall allow reasonable use of public buildings for holding examinations by the board and shall further provide adequate funds in the annual appropriation ordinance for the operation of the board.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 2840.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-22

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-22) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-22)
    Sec. 10-2.1-22. Compensation of secretary and members of board. The secretary may be paid a reasonable compensation for his services, to be fixed by the corporate authorities. The corporate authorities may also fix the compensation to be paid to the members of the board, but until the corporate authorities make provision therefor, the members of the board shall serve without compensation.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 2840.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-23

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-23) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-23)
    Sec. 10-2.1-23. Disability or military leave-Grant by board. A person holding a position in a fire or police department who is injured while in the performance of his duties and because of such injury is temporarily unable to continue to perform his duties or who enters the military or naval service of the United States because of a war in which the United States is a party belligerent or as required by any Act of Congress shall, upon written application to the board, be granted a disability or military leave, as the case may be.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 2840.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-24

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-24) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-24)
    Sec. 10-2.1-24. Return to active duty. A person who has been on disability or military leave granted by the board and who wishes to return to active duty in his certified position shall be credited with seniority for the period of such leave and, if otherwise qualified, shall be reinstated to his certified position at the rank or grade held at the start of the leave, not more than 60 days after his written request for reinstatement is filed with the board. Such request shall be filed not more than 30 days after termination of the disability or military or naval service.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 2840.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-25

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-25) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-25)
    Sec. 10-2.1-25. Attorney for board. The municipal attorney, in the event there is a separate attorney designated as a prosecutor for such municipality, shall represent the board unless the board is authorized by the municipality to employ its own attorney, and such attorney shall handle prosecutions before the board, but in the event that the municipal attorney shall both represent the municipality and be prosecutor in such municipality, then and in such event the governing body is hereby authorized to employ an attorney of its own choosing to represent said board.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 2840.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-26

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-26) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-26)
    Sec. 10-2.1-26. Application of the Act. The provisions of this Division shall apply only to full-time firemen and full-time policemen of a regularly constituted fire or police department and not to any other personnel of any kind or description.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 2840.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-27

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-27) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-27)
    Sec. 10-2.1-27. Adoption. The electors of any municipality with less than 5,000 inhabitants may adopt this Division 2.1 in the following manner: Whenever the electors of such a municipality equal in number to 20% of the number of legal votes cast at the last preceding general municipal election petition the municipal clerk to submit the proposition whether that municipality shall adopt this Division 2.1, then the clerk shall certify the proposition to the proper election authority for submission at an election in accordance with the general election law. If the proposition is not adopted at that election, it may be submitted in like manner at any general municipal election thereafter.
    The proposition shall be substantially in the following form:
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    Shall the city (or village
or incorporated town) of....                YES
adopt Division 2.1 of Article 10
of the Illinois Municipal Code           ---------------------
providing for the appointment
of a board of fire and                       NO
police commissioners?
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    If a majority of the votes cast on this proposition at any such election are for the proposition, this Division 2.1 is adopted in that municipality.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-28

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-28) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-28)
    Sec. 10-2.1-28. Savings clause-construction. The repeal of a statute or part thereof by this Act shall not affect any action pending or rights existing at the time this Act takes effect.
    The provisions of this Act insofar as they are the same or substantially the same as those of any prior statute, shall be construed as a continuation of such prior statute and not as a new enactment.
    If in any other statute reference is made to an Act of the General Assembly, or a Section of such an Act, which is continued in this Division, such reference shall be held to refer to the Division or Section thereof so continued in this Division.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 2840.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-29

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-29) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-29)
    Sec. 10-2.1-29. Governing provisions. This Division is subject to the provisions of the "Illinois Police Training Act", approved August 18, 1965 and the provisions of the "Illinois Fire Protection Training Act", certified November 9, 1971.
    This amendatory Act of 1973 is not a limit on any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 78-951.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-30

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-30) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-30)
    Sec. 10-2.1-30. Any full time member of a regular fire department of a Fire Protection District which was discontinued and whose obligations were assumed by a municipality under Section 21 of "An Act in Relation to Fire Protection Districts", who has served at least one year as a full time member of such department, shall become a member of the classified service of the fire department in the municipality in the position held by him at the time of such discontinuance, without examination and age limitation.
(Source: P.A. 77-244; 77-1438.)

65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-31

    (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-31)
    Sec. 10-2.1-31. Emergency medical technician licensure. The corporate authorities of any municipality may require that all firefighters hired by the municipality on or after January 1, 2009 (the effective date of Public Act 95-935) be licensed as an EMT, EMT-I, A-EMT, or paramedic under the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act.
(Source: P.A. 98-973, eff. 8-15-14.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 10 Div. 3

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 10 Div. 3 heading)
DIVISION 3. HOURS, WAGES AND WORKING
CONDITIONS OF POLICEMEN AND FIREMEN

65 ILCS 5/10-3-1

    (65 ILCS 5/10-3-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-3-1)
    Sec. 10-3-1. The salary to be paid to a policeman in any municipality with 5,000 or more inhabitants but with less than 25,000 inhabitants, shall be not less than $500 per month. The salary to be paid to a policeman in any municipality with 25,000 or more inhabitants but with less than 50,000 inhabitants shall be not less than $550 per month. The salary to be paid to a policeman in any municipality with 50,000 or more inhabitants but with less than 250,000 inhabitants shall be not less than $600 per month.
    In this Section 10-3-1 "policeman" means any member of a regularly constituted police department of a municipality, sworn and commissioned to perform police duties, and includes the chief of police, assistant chief of police, chief of detectives, captains, lieutenants, sergeants, plain clothes men and patrolmen. The term "policeman" as used in this Section 10-3-1 does not include any of the following persons: Part time policemen, special policemen, auxiliary police officers, policemen serving initial probationary periods, night watchmen, temporary employees, clerks or other civilian employees of a police department, traffic guards, civilian parking meter and parking facilities personnel or so-called auxiliary police officers specially appointed to aid or direct traffic at or near schools or public functions, or to aid in civilian defense, or special policemen temporarily employed or commissioned as police officers.
(Source: P.A. 94-984, eff. 6-30-06.)

65 ILCS 5/10-3-2

    (65 ILCS 5/10-3-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-3-2)
    Sec. 10-3-2. The salary to be paid to a fireman in any municipality with 5,000 or more inhabitants but with less than 25,000 inhabitants, shall be not less than $500 per month. The salary to be paid to a fireman in any municipality with 25,000 or more inhabitants but with less than 50,000 inhabitants, shall be not less than $550 per month. The salary to be paid to a fireman in any municipality with 50,000 or more inhabitants but with less than 250,000 inhabitants shall be not less than $600 per month.
    In this Section 10-3-2, "fireman" means any member of a regularly constituted fire department of a municipality, appointed or commissioned to perform fire fighting duties, and includes the fire chief, assistant fire chief, captain, engineer, driver, ladder man, hose man, pipe man, and any other member of a regularly constituted fire department. The term "fireman" as used in this Section 10-3-2 does not mean any cadet, special fireman temporarily employed or firemen serving initial probationary periods.
    This amendatory Act of 1973 does not apply to any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 78-402.)

65 ILCS 5/10-3-3

    (65 ILCS 5/10-3-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-3-3)
    Sec. 10-3-3. Subject to the exemptions enumerated in Section 10-3-4, no person employed in the fire department of any municipality having a population of over 10,000 shall be required to remain on duty in his employment for periods of time which, in the aggregate in any month, amount to more than 56 hours for each week in that month.
(Source: P.A. 77-527.)

65 ILCS 5/10-3-3.1

    (65 ILCS 5/10-3-3.1)
    Sec. 10-3-3.1. Distinct police and fire duties. A non-home rule municipality shall not assign a "fireman", as defined in Section 10-3-2, to perform police duties or a "policeman", as defined in Section 10-3-1, to perform firefighting duties or in any way combine the duties of a fireman or a policeman after his or her appointment from a police department or fire department register of eligibles. A non-home rule municipality shall not administer its fire department's or police department's regular work assignments in a manner inconsistent with this Section. This Section does not apply to any municipality that created a department of public safety before January 1, 1998.
(Source: P.A. 94-720, eff. 1-6-06.)

65 ILCS 5/10-3-4

    (65 ILCS 5/10-3-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-3-4)
    Sec. 10-3-4. The provisions of Section 10-3-3 do not apply:
        (1) To the person in command of a municipal fire
    
department;
        (2) To employees of a fire department who are
    
employed subject to call;
        (3) To the members or employees of a fire department,
    
when required to remain on duty by the marshal or chief officer or any of his aids on account of a serious emergency caused by conflagration, riot, or other causes.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/10-3-5

    (65 ILCS 5/10-3-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-3-5)
    Sec. 10-3-5. Any mayor, president, commissioner, alderperson, or trustee, who violates the provisions of Section 10-3-3, is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/10-3-6

    (65 ILCS 5/10-3-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-3-6)
    Sec. 10-3-6. In all cities and villages which have adopted "An Act to regulate the hours of labor of employees in the fire department in cities and villages," approved June 26, 1913, as therein provided for, or which adopt this section as provided for in Section 10-3-7, no employee of the fire department shall be compelled to be on duty more than 10 consecutive hours during the period between sunrise and sunset, nor more than 14 consecutive hours during the period between sunset and sunrise.
    The head or chief officer of the department shall so arrange the working hours of the employees of the department that each employee shall work, as near as may be, an equal number of hours per month. However, the head or chief officer of the department, his aids or assistants, in their discretion, in cases of great emergency or necessity, may require the employees to continue at their work or duties until, in the judgment of the head or chief of the department, his aids or assistants, the work or services of the employees is no longer required.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/10-3-7

    (65 ILCS 5/10-3-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-3-7)
    Sec. 10-3-7. The electors of any city or village may adopt the provisions of Section 10-3-6 in the following manner: Whenever the electors in any city or village equal in number to 5% of the number of legal votes cast at the last preceding general municipal election petition the city or village clerk for the submission of the proposition as to whether that city or village shall adopt the provisions of Section 10-3-6 of the Illinois Municipal Code, that clerk shall certify the proposition for submission at the next succeeding general municipal election, and if the proposition is not adopted at that election it may be submitted in like manner at any general municipal election thereafter.
    The proposition shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall the provisions of Section
10-3-6 of the Illinois Municipal Code,        YES
providing for the regulation of           --------------------
working hours of employees in the             NO
fire department, be adopted?
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    If a majority of the electors in the municipality voting thereon vote for the adoption of Section 10-3-6, it is adopted by and shall be in force in that municipality.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/10-3-8

    (65 ILCS 5/10-3-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-3-8)
    Sec. 10-3-8. Whenever a dispute exists concerning wages, hours of labor, or conditions of employment of members of the fire department of any municipality with a population of 5,000 or more, a firemen's arbitration board shall be appointed as provided in Section 10-3-9.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/10-3-9

    (65 ILCS 5/10-3-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-3-9)
    Sec. 10-3-9. The firemen's arbitration board shall consist of 5 members, 4 of whom shall be appointed by the corporate authorities. In making 2 of such appointments the corporate authorities shall give due consideration to the recommendations of members of the fire department. The 4 members appointed by the corporate authorities shall select a fifth member of the board. The firemen's arbitration board shall meet and organize as soon as possible after its appointment. Such board shall select from its membership a chairman and such other officers as it deems necessary.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/10-3-10

    (65 ILCS 5/10-3-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-3-10)
    Sec. 10-3-10. The firemen's arbitration board shall conduct hearings with dispatch for the purpose of hearing evidence relevant to the subject of the dispute and shall, as soon as practicable, report its findings and recommendations to the corporate authorities and to any organization of the firemen of the municipality. Such board's recommendation shall be advisory only and shall not be binding upon the municipality or upon the members of the fire department.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/10-3-11

    (65 ILCS 5/10-3-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-3-11)
    Sec. 10-3-11. Members of the firemen's arbitration board shall serve without compensation, but the expenses of any hearings conducted by such board shall be borne by the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/10-3-12

    (65 ILCS 5/10-3-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-3-12)
    Sec. 10-3-12. (a) A fireman who is an elected state officer of a statewide labor organization that is a representative of municipal firemen in Illinois shall be granted leave by the municipality, without loss of pay or benefits and without being required to make up for lost time, for work hours devoted to performing the fireman's responsibilities as an elected state officer of the statewide labor organization; provided that the elected officer has arranged for a fireman from the same municipality who is qualified to perform the absent fireman's duties to work for those hours. This Section shall not apply to any municipality with a population of 1,000,000 or more.
    (b) The statewide labor organization shall, by May 1 of each year:
        (1) designate 4 elected state officers, whose right
    
to leave while carrying out their duties for the organization shall be limited to 20 shifts per officer per year (for years beginning May 1 and ending April 30); and
        (2) notify each municipality that is the employer of
    
an elected state officer to whom this Section applies, identifying the elected state officer, and indicating whether the officer is one of those limited to 20 shifts per year.
    (c) The regulation of leave for a fireman who is employed by a municipality with a population of less than 1,000,000 and who is an elected state officer of a statewide labor organization in Illinois, while he is performing the duties of that office, is an exclusive power and function of the State. Pursuant to subsection (h) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution, a home rule municipality with a population of less than 1,000,000 may not regulate the leave of a fireman for work hours devoted to the fireman's responsibilities as an elected state officer of a statewide labor organization. This Section is a denial and limitation of home rule powers.
    (d) For the purposes of this Section:
    "Statewide labor organization" means an organization representing firefighters employed by at least 85 municipalities in this State, that is affiliated with the Illinois State Federation of Labor.
    "Elected state officer" means a full-time firefighter who is one of the 9 top elected officers of the statewide labor organization.
(Source: P.A. 101-81, eff. 7-12-19.)

65 ILCS 5/10-3-13

    (65 ILCS 5/10-3-13)
    Sec. 10-3-13. Recall of police officers; limit. A police officer who is retired for disability and is 60 years old or older may not be recalled to service in any capacity.
(Source: P.A. 103-33, eff. 6-9-23.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 10 Div. 4

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 10 Div. 4 heading)
DIVISION 4. GENERAL CORPORATE POWERS
RESPECTING EMPLOYMENT

65 ILCS 5/10-4-1

    (65 ILCS 5/10-4-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-4-1)
    Sec. 10-4-1. The corporate authorities of any municipality may provide by ordinance in regard to the relation between all municipal officers and employees in respect to each other, the municipality, and the people.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/10-4-2

    (65 ILCS 5/10-4-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-4-2)
    Sec. 10-4-2. Group insurance.
    (a) The corporate authorities of any municipality may arrange to provide, for the benefit of employees of the municipality, group life, health, accident, hospital, and medical insurance, or any one or any combination of those types of insurance, and may arrange to provide that insurance for the benefit of the spouses or dependents of those employees. The insurance may include provision for employees or other insured persons who rely on treatment by prayer or spiritual means alone for healing in accordance with the tenets and practice of a well recognized religious denomination. The corporate authorities may provide for payment by the municipality of a portion of the premium or charge for the insurance with the employee paying the balance of the premium or charge. If the corporate authorities undertake a plan under which the municipality pays a portion of the premium or charge, the corporate authorities shall provide for withholding and deducting from the compensation of those municipal employees who consent to join the plan the balance of the premium or charge for the insurance.
    (b) If the corporate authorities do not provide for a plan under which the municipality pays a portion of the premium or charge for a group insurance plan, the corporate authorities may provide for withholding and deducting from the compensation of those employees who consent thereto the premium or charge for any group life, health, accident, hospital, and medical insurance.
    (c) The corporate authorities may exercise the powers granted in this Section only if the kinds of group insurance are obtained from an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Illinois, or are obtained through an intergovernmental joint self-insurance pool as authorized under the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act. The corporate authorities may enact an ordinance prescribing the method of operation of the insurance program.
    (d) If a municipality, including a home rule municipality, is a self-insurer for purposes of providing health insurance coverage for its employees, the insurance coverage shall include screening by low-dose mammography for all women 35 years of age or older for the presence of occult breast cancer unless the municipality elects to provide mammograms itself under Section 10-4-2.1. The coverage shall be as follows:
        (1) A baseline mammogram for women 35 to 39 years of
    
age.
        (2) An annual mammogram for women 40 years of age or
    
older.
        (3) A mammogram at the age and intervals considered
    
medically necessary by the woman's health care provider for women under 40 years of age and having a family history of breast cancer, prior personal history of breast cancer, positive genetic testing, or other risk factors.
        (4) For a group policy of accident and health
    
insurance that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 101st General Assembly, a comprehensive ultrasound screening of an entire breast or breasts if a mammogram demonstrates heterogeneous or dense breast tissue or when medically necessary as determined by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches.
        (5) For a group policy of accident and health
    
insurance that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 101st General Assembly, a diagnostic mammogram when medically necessary, as determined by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant.
    A policy subject to this subsection shall not impose a deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the coverage provided; except that this sentence does not apply to coverage of diagnostic mammograms to the extent such coverage would disqualify a high-deductible health plan from eligibility for a health savings account pursuant to Section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. 223).
    For purposes of this subsection:
    "Diagnostic mammogram" means a mammogram obtained using diagnostic mammography.
    "Diagnostic mammography" means a method of screening that is designed to evaluate an abnormality in a breast, including an abnormality seen or suspected on a screening mammogram or a subjective or objective abnormality otherwise detected in the breast.
    "Low-dose mammography" means the x-ray examination of the breast using equipment dedicated specifically for mammography, including the x-ray tube, filter, compression device, and image receptor, with an average radiation exposure delivery of less than one rad per breast for 2 views of an average size breast. The term also includes digital mammography.
    (d-5) Coverage as described by subsection (d) shall be provided at no cost to the insured and shall not be applied to an annual or lifetime maximum benefit.
    (d-10) When health care services are available through contracted providers and a person does not comply with plan provisions specific to the use of contracted providers, the requirements of subsection (d-5) are not applicable. When a person does not comply with plan provisions specific to the use of contracted providers, plan provisions specific to the use of non-contracted providers must be applied without distinction for coverage required by this Section and shall be at least as favorable as for other radiological examinations covered by the policy or contract.
    (d-15) If a municipality, including a home rule municipality, is a self-insurer for purposes of providing health insurance coverage for its employees, the insurance coverage shall include mastectomy coverage, which includes coverage for prosthetic devices or reconstructive surgery incident to the mastectomy. Coverage for breast reconstruction in connection with a mastectomy shall include:
        (1) reconstruction of the breast upon which the
    
mastectomy has been performed;
        (2) surgery and reconstruction of the other breast to
    
produce a symmetrical appearance; and
        (3) prostheses and treatment for physical
    
complications at all stages of mastectomy, including lymphedemas.
Care shall be determined in consultation with the attending physician and the patient. The offered coverage for prosthetic devices and reconstructive surgery shall be subject to the deductible and coinsurance conditions applied to the mastectomy, and all other terms and conditions applicable to other benefits. When a mastectomy is performed and there is no evidence of malignancy then the offered coverage may be limited to the provision of prosthetic devices and reconstructive surgery to within 2 years after the date of the mastectomy. As used in this Section, "mastectomy" means the removal of all or part of the breast for medically necessary reasons, as determined by a licensed physician.
    A municipality, including a home rule municipality, that is a self-insurer for purposes of providing health insurance coverage for its employees, may not penalize or reduce or limit the reimbursement of an attending provider or provide incentives (monetary or otherwise) to an attending provider to induce the provider to provide care to an insured in a manner inconsistent with this Section.
    (d-20) The requirement that mammograms be included in health insurance coverage as provided in subsections (d) through (d-15) is an exclusive power and function of the State and is a denial and limitation under Article VII, Section 6, subsection (h) of the Illinois Constitution of home rule municipality powers. A home rule municipality to which subsections (d) through (d-15) apply must comply with every provision of those subsections.
    (e) Rulemaking authority to implement Public Act 95-1045, if any, is conditioned on the rules being adopted in accordance with all provisions of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act and all rules and procedures of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules; any purported rule not so adopted, for whatever reason, is unauthorized.
(Source: P.A. 100-863, eff. 8-14-18; 101-580, eff. 1-1-20.)

65 ILCS 5/10-4-2.1

    (65 ILCS 5/10-4-2.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-4-2.1)
    Sec. 10-4-2.1. Mammograms. A municipality, including a home rule municipality, that does not provide insurance coverage of mammograms under Section 10-4-2 shall itself provide or cause to be provided to its employees mammograms that meet the requirements set forth in that Section. The requirement that mammograms be provided by municipalities as provided in this Section is an exclusive power and function of the State and is a denial and limitation under Article VII, Section 6, subsection (h) of the Illinois Constitution of home rule municipality powers. A home rule municipality to which this Section applies must comply with every provision of this Section.
(Source: P.A. 87-780.)

65 ILCS 5/10-4-2.2

    (65 ILCS 5/10-4-2.2)
    Sec. 10-4-2.2. Post-parturition care. If a municipality, including a home rule municipality, is a self-insurer for purposes of providing health insurance coverage for its employees, the coverage shall include coverage for the post-parturition care benefits required to be covered by a policy of accident and health insurance under Section 356s of the Illinois Insurance Code. The requirement that post-parturition care be covered as provided in this Section is an exclusive power and function of the State and is a denial and limitation under Article VII, Section 6, subsection (h) of the Illinois Constitution. A home rule municipality to which this Section applies must comply with every provision of this Section.
(Source: P.A. 89-513, eff. 9-15-96; 90-14, eff. 7-1-97.)

65 ILCS 5/10-4-2.3

    (65 ILCS 5/10-4-2.3)
    (Text of Section from P.A. 103-84, 103-91, 103-420, 103-445, and 103-535)
    Sec. 10-4-2.3. Required health benefits. If a municipality, including a home rule municipality, is a self-insurer for purposes of providing health insurance coverage for its employees, the coverage shall include coverage for the post-mastectomy care benefits required to be covered by a policy of accident and health insurance under Section 356t and the coverage required under Sections 356g, 356g.5, 356g.5-1, 356q, 356u, 356w, 356x, 356z.4, 356z.4a, 356z.6, 356z.8, 356z.9, 356z.10, 356z.11, 356z.12, 356z.13, 356z.14, 356z.15, 356z.22, 356z.25, 356z.26, 356z.29, 356z.30a, 356z.32, 356z.33, 356z.36, 356z.40, 356z.41, 356z.45, 356z.46, 356z.47, 356z.48, 356z.51, 356z.53, 356z.54, 356z.56, 356z.57, 356z.59, 356z.60, and 356z.61 of the Illinois Insurance Code. The coverage shall comply with Sections 155.22a, 355b, 356z.19, and 370c of the Illinois Insurance Code. The Department of Insurance shall enforce the requirements of this Section. The requirement that health benefits be covered as provided in this is an exclusive power and function of the State and is a denial and limitation under Article VII, Section 6, subsection (h) of the Illinois Constitution. A home rule municipality to which this Section applies must comply with every provision of this Section.
    Rulemaking authority to implement Public Act 95-1045, if any, is conditioned on the rules being adopted in accordance with all provisions of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act and all rules and procedures of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules; any purported rule not so adopted, for whatever reason, is unauthorized.
(Source: P.A. 102-30, eff. 1-1-22; 102-103, eff. 1-1-22; 102-203, eff. 1-1-22; 102-306, eff. 1-1-22; 102-443, eff. 1-1-22; 102-642, eff. 1-1-22; 102-665, eff. 10-8-21; 102-731, eff. 1-1-23; 102-804, eff. 1-1-23; 102-813, eff. 5-13-22; 102-816, eff. 1-1-23; 102-860, eff. 1-1-23; 102-1093, eff. 1-1-23; 102-1117, eff. 1-13-23; 103-84, eff. 1-1-24; 103-91, eff. 1-1-24; 103-420, eff. 1-1-24; 103-445, eff. 1-1-24; 103-535, eff. 8-11-23.)
 
    (Text of Section from P.A. 103-551)
    Sec. 10-4-2.3. Required health benefits. If a municipality, including a home rule municipality, is a self-insurer for purposes of providing health insurance coverage for its employees, the coverage shall include coverage for the post-mastectomy care benefits required to be covered by a policy of accident and health insurance under Section 356t and the coverage required under Sections 356g, 356g.5, 356g.5-1, 356q, 356u, 356w, 356x, 356z.4, 356z.4a, 356z.6, 356z.8, 356z.9, 356z.10, 356z.11, 356z.12, 356z.13, 356z.14, 356z.15, 356z.22, 356z.25, 356z.26, 356z.29, 356z.30a, 356z.32, 356z.33, 356z.36, 356z.40, 356z.41, 356z.45, 356z.46, 356z.47, 356z.48, 356z.51, 356z.53, 356z.54, 356z.56, 356z.57, 356z.59, 356z.60, and 356z.62 of the Illinois Insurance Code. The coverage shall comply with Sections 155.22a, 355b, 356z.19, and 370c of the Illinois Insurance Code. The Department of Insurance shall enforce the requirements of this Section. The requirement that health benefits be covered as provided in this is an exclusive power and function of the State and is a denial and limitation under Article VII, Section 6, subsection (h) of the Illinois Constitution. A home rule municipality to which this Section applies must comply with every provision of this Section.
    Rulemaking authority to implement Public Act 95-1045, if any, is conditioned on the rules being adopted in accordance with all provisions of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act and all rules and procedures of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules; any purported rule not so adopted, for whatever reason, is unauthorized.
(Source: P.A. 102-30, eff. 1-1-22; 102-103, eff. 1-1-22; 102-203, eff. 1-1-22; 102-306, eff. 1-1-22; 102-443, eff. 1-1-22; 102-642, eff. 1-1-22; 102-665, eff. 10-8-21; 102-731, eff. 1-1-23; 102-804, eff. 1-1-23; 102-813, eff. 5-13-22; 102-816, eff. 1-1-23; 102-860, eff. 1-1-23; 102-1093, eff. 1-1-23; 102-1117, eff. 1-13-23; 103-551, eff. 8-11-23.)

65 ILCS 5/10-4-2.5

    (65 ILCS 5/10-4-2.5)
    Sec. 10-4-2.5. Woman's health care provider. The corporate authorities of all municipalities are subject to the provisions of Section 356r of the Illinois Insurance Code. The requirement under this Section that health care benefits provided by municipalities comply with Section 356r of the Illinois Insurance Code is an exclusive power and function of the State and is a denial and limitation of home rule municipality powers under Article VII, Section 6, subsection (h) of the Illinois Constitution.
(Source: P.A. 89-514, eff. 7-17-96; 90-14, eff. 7-1-97.)

65 ILCS 5/10-4-2.8

    (65 ILCS 5/10-4-2.8)
    Sec. 10-4-2.8. Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act. The corporate authorities of all municipalities are subject to the provisions of the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act. The requirement under this Section that health care benefits provided by municipalities comply with the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act is an exclusive power and function of the State and is a denial and limitation of home rule municipality powers under Article VII, Section 6, subsection (h) of the Illinois Constitution.
(Source: P.A. 91-617, eff. 1-1-00.)

65 ILCS 5/10-4-3

    (65 ILCS 5/10-4-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-4-3)
    Sec. 10-4-3. The corporate authorities of any municipality may withhold and deduct from the compensation of each of its employees who consents thereto, a specified amount each pay period for the purchase of United States Savings Bonds for the benefit of such employee and in such denomination as may be stated. The account of each employee shall be kept separate. As often as the individual account of any such employee contains a credit sufficient to purchase a bond of the denomination stated, the withholding officer shall arrange for or make such purchase as directed by such employee, and shall deliver such bond to such employee.
    Whenever any employee is separated from municipal service, any sum to his credit in such withheld compensation funds shall be paid to him or to his estate on request.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/10-4-4

    (65 ILCS 5/10-4-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-4-4)
    Sec. 10-4-4. In municipalities of more than 500,000, the corporate authorities may investigate the enforcement of the municipal ordinances, rules and regulations, and the action, conduct and efficiency of all officers, agents and employees of the municipality. In the conduct of such investigations the corporate authorities may hold public hearings. Each member of the corporate authorities shall have power to administer oaths, and the clerk of the municipality, by order of the corporate authorities, shall issue subpoenas to secure the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books and papers relevant to such investigations and to any hearing before the corporate authorities or any member thereof.
    Any circuit court of this state upon application of the corporate authorities, or any member thereof, may in its discretion compel the attendance of witnesses, the production of books and papers, and the giving of testimony before the corporate authorities or any member thereof, by attachment for contempt or otherwise in the same manner as the production of evidence may be compelled before the court.
(Source: P.A. 81-282.)

65 ILCS 5/10-4-5

    (65 ILCS 5/10-4-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-4-5)
    Sec. 10-4-5. The corporate authorities of a municipality shall not pass any ordinance requiring a municipal employee who is under the age of 56 to retire.
    No home rule unit, as defined in Article VII of the Illinois Constitution, shall have the power to change, alter or amend in any way the provisions of this Section, and it is declared to be the law in this State, pursuant to paragraphs (h) and (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Constitution, that the establishment of a mandatory retirement age below the age of 56 for employees of a municipality is an exercise of exclusive State power which may not be exercised concurrently by a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 82-536.)

65 ILCS 5/10-4-6

    (65 ILCS 5/10-4-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-4-6)
    Sec. 10-4-6. In municipalities of more than 500,000 population, applications for examination for and appointment to positions as firefighters or police shall be made available at various branches of the public library of the municipality. It is declared to be the law of this State, pursuant to paragraph (g) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution, that this Section is a denial of the power of a home rule unit to fail to make applications available as required by this Section.
(Source: P.A. 85-1342.)

65 ILCS 5/10-4-7

    (65 ILCS 5/10-4-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-4-7)
    Sec. 10-4-7. Persons in fire service. In any municipality with a population under 10,000 that is located in a county with a population over 3,000,000 and that maintains a firefighters' pension fund under Article 4 of the Illinois Pension Code, persons who participate in that pension fund and who have served at any time between July 1, 1976 and July 1, 1978 in the position of protective inspection officer or administrative assistant for fire services shall, if the position included firefighting duties, be entitled to receive service credit in that pension fund for such service, notwithstanding that such persons may not have held civil service appointments as firefighters, provided that application is made to the pension fund by July 1, 1992, and the corresponding employee contributions are paid, based on the compensation received for such service and the contribution rates in effect during such service for firefighters in the pension fund, plus interest thereon at the rate of 6% per year, compounded annually, from July 1, 1988 to the date of payment.
(Source: P.A. 87-782; 87-847; 87-895.)

65 ILCS 5/10-4-8

    (65 ILCS 5/10-4-8)
    Sec. 10-4-8. Power to deduct wages for debts.
    (a) Upon receipt of notice from the comptroller of a county with a population of 3,000,000 or more, the Cook County Forest Preserve District, the Chicago Park District, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, the Chicago Board of Education, or a housing authority of a municipality with a population of 500,000 or more that a debt is due and owing the county, the Cook County Forest Preserve District, the Chicago Park District, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, the Chicago Transit Authority, the Chicago Board of Education, or the housing authority by an employee of a municipality with a population of 500,000 or more, the municipality may withhold, from the compensation of that employee, the amount of the debt that is due and owing and pay the amount withheld to the county, the Cook County Forest Preserve District, the Chicago Park District, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, the Chicago Transit Authority, the Chicago Board of Education, or the housing authority; provided, however that the amount deducted from any one salary or wage payment shall not exceed 25% of the net amount of the payment.
    (b) Before the municipality deducts any amount from any salary or wage of an employee under this Section, the county, the Cook County Forest Preserve District, the Chicago Park District, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, the Chicago Transit Authority, the Chicago Board of Education, or the housing authority shall certify that (i) the employee has been afforded an opportunity for a hearing to dispute the debt that is due and owing the county, the Cook County Forest Preserve District, the Chicago Park District, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, the Chicago Transit Authority, the Chicago Board of Education, or the housing authority and (ii) the employee has received notice of a wage deduction order and has been afforded an opportunity for a hearing to object to the order.
    (c) For purposes of this Section:
        (1) "Net amount" means the part of the salary or wage
    
payment remaining after the deduction of any amounts required by law to be deducted.
        (2) "Debt due and owing" means (i) a specified sum of
    
money owed to the county, the Cook County Forest Preserve District, the Chicago Park District, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, the Chicago Transit Authority, the Chicago Board of Education, or the housing authority for services, work, or goods, after the period granted for payment has expired, or (ii) a specified sum of money owed to the county, the Cook County Forest Preserve District, the Chicago Park District, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, the Chicago Transit Authority, the Chicago Board of Education, or the housing authority pursuant to a court order or order of an administrative hearing officer after the exhaustion of, or the failure to exhaust, judicial review.
    (d) Nothing in this Section is intended to affect the power of a municipality to withhold the amount of any debt that is due and owing the municipality by any of its employees.
(Source: P.A. 92-109, eff. 7-20-01.)

65 ILCS 5/10-4-10

    (65 ILCS 5/10-4-10)
    Sec. 10-4-10. Compliance with ITAP requirements. A municipality must comply with the requirements of Section 405-335 of the Department of Central Management Services Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois concerning the Illinois Transparency and Accountability Portal (ITAP). A municipality may not submit employment information for the ITAP in a manner that is inconsistent with the requirements of Section 405-335 of the Department of Central Management Services Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. This Section is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule municipalities of powers and functions exercised by the State.
(Source: P.A. 97-744, eff. 1-1-13.)

65 ILCS 5/10-4-12

    (65 ILCS 5/10-4-12)
    Sec. 10-4-12. Cessation of existing municipal fire departments. If a city or village with 500 or more residents owns, operates, or maintains any fire department or departments, that city or village may not cease the operation and maintenance of that fire department or those fire departments unless the proposed cessation is first submitted by referendum to the voters of the city or village as provided by Section 15b of the Fire Protection District Act.
(Source: P.A. 98-666, eff. 1-1-15.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 10 Div. 5

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 10 Div. 5 heading)
DIVISION 5. INSURANCE FOR VOLUNTEER
FIREMEN

65 ILCS 5/10-5-1

    (65 ILCS 5/10-5-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-5-1)
    Sec. 10-5-1. Every city, village or incorporated town in this State, which adopts this Division 5, as hereinafter provided, now having or which may hereafter have a volunteer fire department or a fire department composed in part of volunteer firemen, shall procure, in the name and for the benefit of the volunteer members of such fire department, a policy or policies of insurance, conditioned as hereinafter provided.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/10-5-2

    (65 ILCS 5/10-5-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-5-2)
    Sec. 10-5-2. Each such policy of insurance shall provide for the payment to every volunteer member of such fire department receiving any injury, which injury was sustained through accidental means and was caused by and arose out of the duties of such member as a volunteer fireman, causing a disability which prevents such member from pursuing his usual vocation, as follows:
    In such cities, villages and incorporated towns having a population of less than 1,000, a weekly indemnity of not less than $20,
    In such cities, villages and incorporated towns having a population of 1,000 or more, a weekly indemnity of not less than $30.
    Every such policy shall further provide:
        (a) That the weekly indemnity payable thereunder
    
shall be paid as long as such disability shall continue, not however, to exceed a period of 52 weeks.
        (b) That in the event of the death or total permanent
    
disability of such volunteer fireman, the sum of not less than $3,500 shall be paid to the estate of any such volunteer fireman or to such volunteer fireman with a total permanent disability, as the case may be.
        (c) For the payment of such medical, surgical,
    
hospital and nurse services and supplies, as may be necessary on account of such injury, the total sum thereof, however, not to exceed $750, for injuries sustained as the result of any one accident.
    This amendatory act of 1973 does not apply to any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 99-143, eff. 7-27-15.)

65 ILCS 5/10-5-3

    (65 ILCS 5/10-5-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-5-3)
    Sec. 10-5-3. For the purposes of this Division 5, "volunteer fireman" or "volunteer member" means a person having regular employment, at work other than that of a fireman, but who is carried on the rolls of a regularly constituted fire department either for the purpose of the prevention or control of fire or the underwater recovery of drowning victims, the members of which are under the jurisdiction of the corporate authorities of city, village or incorporated town and who may receive some compensation for his services as a fireman. "Volunteer fireman" or "volunteer member" does not mean an individual who volunteers assistance and is not a regularly enrolled fireman. However, nothing herein contained shall be construed to prohibit any city, village or incorporated town from procuring insurance to cover persons acting as firemen who are not regularly enrolled as such.
(Source: P.A. 80-597.)

65 ILCS 5/10-5-4

    (65 ILCS 5/10-5-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-5-4)
    Sec. 10-5-4. If the corporate authorities of any city, village or incorporated town, which adopts this Division 5, neglect, refuse or fail to procure the insurance policies prescribed in this Division 5, within 30 days after the adoption hereof, except as provided in Section 10-5-5, neglect, refuse or fail to keep such policies in force, then such city, village or incorporated town shall be liable in an action at law to such volunteer firemen or their estates, as the case may be, for all amounts which would have been payable under the provisions of such insurance policies had such policies been procured by such city, village or incorporated town.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/10-5-5

    (65 ILCS 5/10-5-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-5-5)
    Sec. 10-5-5. Any city, village or incorporated town which, at the time it adopts this Division 5, is carrying insurance policies with provisions for the payment of indemnities to volunteer firemen, shall have one year from such time within which to procure insurance policies containing provisions which meet the requirements of this Division 5.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/10-5-6

    (65 ILCS 5/10-5-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-5-6)
    Sec. 10-5-6. Whenever the legal voters of such city, village or incorporated town equal in number to 10% of the legal votes cast at the last preceding general municipal election petition the city, village or incorporated town clerk for the submission of the proposition as to whether such city, village or incorporated town, shall adopt the provisions of this Division 5, then such clerk shall certify the proposition accordingly, for submission at an election in accordance with the general election law, and if such proposition be not adopted at such election, the same may in like manner be submitted to any general municipal election thereafter.
    The proposition shall be substantially in the following form:
--------------------------------------------------------------
    Shall the city (or village or
incorporated town) of.... adopt               YES
Division 5 of Article 10 of the           --------------------
Illinois Municipal Code providing for          NO
insurance coverage for volunteer firemen?
--------------------------------------------------------------
    If a majority of the votes cast upon such proposition shall be for such proposition, then this Division 5 shall be in force in such city, village or incorporated town, as of the beginning of the third month of the next fiscal year of such city, village or incorporated town.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 10 Div. 6

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 10 Div. 6 heading)
DIVISION 6. QUAD CITIES OUTSOURCING PREVENTION TASK FORCE
(Repealed)
(Source: P.A. 101-127, eff. 7-26-19. Repealed internally, eff. 1-1-21.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 heading)
ARTICLE 11
CORPORATE POWERS AND FUNCTIONS

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 1 heading)
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE

POLICE PROTECTION AND PUBLIC ORDER

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 1 heading)
DIVISION 1. POLICE PROTECTION AND TAX

65 ILCS 5/11-1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-1-1)
    Sec. 11-1-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may pass and enforce all necessary police ordinances.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-1-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-1-2)
    Sec. 11-1-2. Duties and powers of police officers.
    (a) Police officers in municipalities shall be conservators of the peace. They shall have the power (i) to arrest or cause to be arrested, with or without process, all persons who break the peace or are found violating any municipal ordinance or any criminal law of the State, (ii) to commit arrested persons for examination, (iii) if necessary, to detain arrested persons in custody over night or Sunday in any safe place or until they can be brought before the proper court, and (iv) to exercise all other powers as conservators of the peace prescribed by the corporate authorities.
    (b) All warrants for the violation of municipal ordinances or the State criminal law, directed to any person, may be served and executed within the limits of a municipality by any police officer of the municipality. For that purpose, police officers have all the common law and statutory powers of sheriffs.
    (c) The corporate authorities of each municipality may prescribe any additional duties and powers of the police officers.
(Source: P.A. 90-540, eff. 12-1-97.)

65 ILCS 5/11-1-2.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-1-2.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-1-2.1)
    Sec. 11-1-2.1. In addition to the powers of the police of any municipality under Section 7-4-8 of this Act, the corporate authorities of each municipality having a population of less than 500,000 may enter into agreements with any other such municipality or municipalities to furnish police assistance on request. Such agreements shall contain provisions in relation to any liability, including any liability or obligation to indemnify created by Section 1-4-5 or Section 1-4-6, which may occur as a result of any police assistance furnished under such agreements.
    Police officers furnishing assistance under such agreements have all of the powers of police officers of any requesting municipality and are subject to the direction of the chief of police of a requesting municipality.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3284.)

65 ILCS 5/11-1-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-1-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-1-3)
    Sec. 11-1-3. The corporate authorities of any city or village containing less than 500,000 inhabitants may levy, annually, a tax not to exceed .075% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all taxable property therein, to provide revenue for the purpose of police protection in that municipality. This tax shall be in addition to and in excess of all taxes authorized by law to be levied and collected in that city or village and shall be in addition to and in excess of the amount authorized to be levied for general purposes as provided by Section 8-3-1.
    However, municipalities authorized to levy this tax on July 1, 1967 shall have a rate limitation of .15% or the rate limitation in effect on July 31, 1969, whichever is greater.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-1-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-1-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-1-5)
    Sec. 11-1-5. The corporate authorities of each municipality may by ordinance declare a curfew throughout all or any part of the municipality and establish the conditions and restrictions thereof.
(Source: Laws 1968. p. 80.)

65 ILCS 5/11-1-5.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-1-5.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-1-5.1)
    Sec. 11-1-5.1. In any municipality which is authorized to levy a tax under Section 11-1-3 of this Division 1, the tax rate limit so authorized may be increased to not to exceed .40%, or beginning in taxable year 2000, .60%, of the value of all the taxable property in such municipality, provided the proposition for such tax rate increase has been submitted to the electors of that municipality and approved by a majority of those voting on the question. The corporate authorities may order the proposition submitted at any election. The municipal clerk shall certify the question to the proper election authority who shall submit the proposition at an election in accordance with the general election law.
(Source: P.A. 91-299, eff. 7-29-99.)

65 ILCS 5/11-1-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-1-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-1-6)
    Sec. 11-1-6. The corporate authorities of each municipality may by ordinance grant to the mayor the extraordinary power and authority to exercise, by executive order, during a state of emergency, such of the powers of the corporate authorities as may be reasonably necessary to respond to the emergency. Such ordinance shall establish standards for the determination by the mayor of when a state of emergency exists, and shall provide that the mayor shall not exercise such extraordinary power and authority except after his signing, under oath, a statement finding that such standards have been met, setting forth facts to substantiate such findings, describing the nature of the emergency, and declaring that a state of emergency exists. Such statement shall be filed with the clerk of the municipality as soon as practicable. A state of emergency, declared as provided in this section, shall expire not later than the adjournment of the first regular meeting of the corporate authorities after the state of emergency is declared.
(Source: Laws 1968, p. 80.)

65 ILCS 5/11-1-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-1-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-1-7)
    Sec. 11-1-7. The corporate authorities of any incorporated municipality, the boundaries of which are not co-extensive with any township, may contract with any such township in the county within which the municipality is located to furnish police protection outside of the incorporated municipality in such township.
    The corporate authorities of any incorporated municipality situated in a county of fewer than 1,000,000 inhabitants may contract, with advice and consent of the sheriff in the county in which the request for contract services is made, based upon a determination of law enforcement needs of the area in which contract services are sought, with the county in which the municipality is located to furnish police protection in the county outside of the incorporated municipality.
(Source: P.A. 91-633, eff. 12-1-99.)

65 ILCS 5/11-1-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-1-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-1-8)
    Sec. 11-1-8. The corporate authorities of each municipality may:
    (a) Conduct programs and carry on and coordinate activities for the prevention, reduction or control of juvenile delinquency within the municipality;
    (b) Cooperate, coordinate or act jointly with the State of Illinois or any other municipality, county or public or private agency in conducting programs and carrying on and coordinating activities for the prevention, reduction or control of juvenile delinquency, including but not limited to the establishment, support and maintenance of individual or joint public or private agencies or neighborhood accountability boards to conduct such programs and carry on such activities in cooperation with law enforcement officers through referral of juvenile offenders;
    (c) Spend municipal funds appropriated for the purposes of this Section;
    (d) Make application for, accept and use money, financial grants or contributions of services from any public or private source made available for the purposes of this Section;
    (e) All officials, agencies and employees of a municipality, which has exercised the authority granted by this Section, shall cooperate in so far as possible with the corporate authorities in coordinating and conducting activities and programs to carry out the purposes of this Section.
(Source: P.A. 80-853.)

65 ILCS 5/11-1-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-1-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-1-9)
    Sec. 11-1-9. The corporate authorities of each municipality may enter into agreements and cooperate with governmental entities of adjoining states for purposes related to providing services to injured individuals where such injury occurs at or near the dividing line of Illinois and an adjoining state.
(Source: P.A. 81-881.)

65 ILCS 5/11-1-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-1-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-1-10)
    Sec. 11-1-10. The corporate authorities of each municipality which has established a police department shall require such police department to comply with the requirements of Section 3 of the Minor Identification and Protection Act, enacted by the 83rd General Assembly.
(Source: P.A. 83-508.)

65 ILCS 5/11-1-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-1-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-1-11)
    Sec. 11-1-11. Agreement with another entity to enforce traffic ordinances. The corporate authorities of a municipality with a population greater than 1,000,000 may enter into an agreement with the Chicago Transit Authority, created under the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act, whereby Chicago Transit Authority supervisory employees are empowered to enforce certain traffic ordinances enacted by the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 87-597.)

65 ILCS 5/11-1-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-1-12)
    Sec. 11-1-12. Quotas prohibited. A municipality may not require a police officer to issue a specific number of citations within a designated period of time. This prohibition shall not affect the conditions of any federal or State grants or funds awarded to the municipality and used to fund traffic enforcement programs.
    A municipality may not, for purposes of evaluating a police officer's job performance, compare the number of citations issued by the police officer to the number of citations issued by any other police officer who has similar job duties. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit a municipality from evaluating a police officer based on the police officer's points of contact. For the purposes of this Section, "points of contact" means any quantifiable contact made in the furtherance of the police officer's duties, including, but not limited to, the number of traffic stops completed, arrests, written warnings, and crime prevention measures. Points of contact shall not include either the issuance of citations or the number of citations issued by a police officer.
    A home rule municipality may not establish requirements for or assess the performance of police officers in a manner inconsistent with this Section. This Section is a denial and limitation of home rule powers and functions under subsection (g) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution.
(Source: P.A. 100-1001, eff. 1-1-19.)

65 ILCS 5/11-1-13

    (65 ILCS 5/11-1-13)
    Sec. 11-1-13. Automated external defibrillators. The corporate authorities of each municipality shall, in accordance with the requirements of the Automated External Defibrillator Act, ensure that:
        (1) each police department that employs 100 or more
    
police officers is equipped with an operational and accessible automated external defibrillator; and
        (2) an adequate number of personnel in each police
    
department is trained to administer the automated external defibrillator.
(Source: P.A. 99-246, eff. 1-1-16.)

65 ILCS 5/11-1-14

    (65 ILCS 5/11-1-14)
    Sec. 11-1-14. Mental health specialists; police. The corporate authorities of each municipality which has established a police department shall ensure that mental health resources, including counselors or therapists, are available to that police department's employees, whether through direct employment by that department, contract employment, or other means.
(Source: P.A. 101-375, eff. 8-16-19.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 1.5

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 1.5 heading)
DIVISION 1.5.
CO-RESPONDER PILOT PROGRAM
(Source: P.A. 102-756, eff. 5-10-22.)

65 ILCS 5/11-1.5-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-1.5-5)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029)
    Sec. 11-1.5-5. Definitions. As used in this Division:
    "Department" means the East St. Louis Police Department, the Peoria Police Department, the Springfield Police Department, or the Waukegan Police Department.
    "Social Worker" means a licensed clinical social worker or licensed social worker, as those terms are defined in the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act.
    "Station adjustment" has the meaning given to that term in Section 1-3 of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987.
    "Unit" means a co-responder unit created under this Division.
(Source: P.A. 102-756, eff. 5-10-22; 103-154, eff. 6-30-23.)

65 ILCS 5/11-1.5-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-1.5-10)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029)
    Sec. 11-1.5-10. Establishment; responsibilities; focus.
    (a) Each department shall establish, subject to appropriation, a co-responder unit no later than 6 months after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly, including the hiring of personnel as provided in this Division.
    (b) Along with the duties described in Sections 11-1.5-15 and 11-1.5-20, the unit's social workers are responsible for conducting follow-up visits for victims who may benefit from mental or behavioral health services. The unit shall utilize community resources, including services provided through the Department of Human Services and social workers in juvenile and adult investigations, to connect individuals with appropriate services.
    (c) The unit's primary area of focus shall be victim assistance.
(Source: P.A. 102-756, eff. 5-10-22.)

65 ILCS 5/11-1.5-15

    (65 ILCS 5/11-1.5-15)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029)
    Sec. 11-1.5-15. Duties. The duties of the unit include, but are not limited to:
        (1) Serving as a resource to a department's community
    
to identify and coordinate the social services available to residents who are victims of criminal acts.
        (2) Networking with area social service agencies to
    
develop a community-mutual resource system and wrap-around services (a team-based, collaborative case management approach) for victims in need of social service assistance; and fostering relationships with community organizations not limited to area hospitals, school districts, juvenile justice system, and various community groups.
        (3) Employing social workers of the unit who shall:
            (A) Upon request, provide community presentations
        
on an array of social service topics.
            (B) Assist individuals in diversion from the
        
criminal justice system by addressing problems or concerns through therapeutic intervention.
            (C) Facilitate follow-up treatment or referral
        
to the appropriate community resource organization.
            (D) When requested, assist department employees
        
in securing services for those in need and provide educational information to help the employee better understand the circumstances or the community concern.
            (E) Meet with walk-ins requesting information or
        
assistance.
            (F) Protect the interest, confidentiality, and
        
civil rights of the client.
            (G) Train social work interns who may be working
        
within the unit.
            (H) Be on-call after regular business hours, as
        
needed.
            (I) Inform clients, prior to providing services
        
under this Division, what communications are confidential pursuant to applicable provisions of State or federal law, rule, or regulation and what may be shared with the social worker's employer.
            (J) Consult on all cases as needed by the
        
department.
            (K) Perform other functions as provided in
        
Section 11-1.5-20 or otherwise needed by a department.
        (4) Employing social workers who shall work with
    
victims of crimes as follows:
            (A) Review police reports to identify known
        
victims and contact them to offer direct and referred services.
            (B) Assist victims with filing police reports and
        
victim compensation forms.
            (C) Provide safety planning services to victims.
            (D) Provide crisis counseling services to victims
        
and their families.
            (E) Conduct home visits with victims in
        
conjunction with police backup, when needed.
            (F) Assist victims in obtaining orders of
        
protection. A social worker, in the performance of his or her duties under this subparagraph, is an advocate, as that term is defined in Section 112A-3 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963.
            (G) Facilitate court advocacy services for
        
victims, including arranging for transportation to and from court.
            (H) Maintain confidential case files which
        
include social history, diagnosis, formulation of treatment, and documentation of services.
            (I) Perform miscellaneous personal advocacy tasks
        
for victims, as needed.
            (J) Oversee activities to ensure those victims
        
with the most urgent needs are given the highest priority for services.
            (K) Provide status updates on the progress of a
        
victim's case.
        (5) Adhering to and understanding the applicable
    
policies, procedures, and orders of a department.
        (6) Attaining department-established unit goals.
        (7) Maintaining a positive relationship with
    
co-workers, as well as the investigators from area police departments and facilitating the exchange of information and resources pertaining to investigations that would not violate confidentiality as protected pursuant to applicable provisions of State or federal law, rule, or regulation.
        (8) Keeping informed on crime trends within the City.
        (9) Remaining obedient and responsive to all lawful
    
verbal and written orders issued by superiors.
        (10) Completing police reports and other required
    
documentation.
        (11) Performing such other duties as may be required
    
by State law, city ordinance, and department policy or as may be assigned by a sworn supervisor.
(Source: P.A. 102-756, eff. 5-10-22.)

65 ILCS 5/11-1.5-20

    (65 ILCS 5/11-1.5-20)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029)
    Sec. 11-1.5-20. Social workers.
    (a) Unit social workers may be referred to as victim service specialists. Social workers are responsible for working as a team to provide trauma-informed crisis intervention, case management, advocacy, and ongoing emotional support to the victims of all crimes, with extra attention to crimes that cause a high level of victim trauma.
    (b) Unit social workers involved in a case under adult investigations may perform the following responsibilities:
        (1) Working with domestic violence investigators.
        (2) Assisting victims with finding safe housing,
    
transportation, and legal assistance.
        (3) Providing other needed resources for victims and
    
their families, including working with children who witness or experience domestic violence.
        (4) Assisting victims and their children in setting
    
up counseling.
        (5) Helping reduce victims' chances of reentry into
    
violent situations.
    (c) Unit social workers involved in a case under juvenile investigations may perform the following responsibilities:
        (1) Working with families that have habitual runaways
    
and determining why the juveniles keep running away.
        (2) Providing services to families where there have
    
been domestic disturbances between the juveniles and their parents.
        (3) Providing resources for parents to help their
    
children who are struggling in school or need transportation to school.
        (4) Providing guidance and advice to the families of
    
a juvenile who has been arrested and what the next steps and options are in the process.
        (5) Assisting a juvenile with station adjustments and
    
creating a station adjustment program in a department.
        (6) Providing services to juvenile victims and
    
families where the Department of Children and Family Services either did not get involved or did not provide services.
        (7) Assisting with overcoming feuds between groups of
    
juveniles.
        (8) Assisting in instances where the families are not
    
cooperative with police.
        (9) Discussing with families and juveniles options
    
and solutions to prevent future arrest.
        (10) Maintaining a list of families in need that the
    
unit or department have had contact with for department or city special events.
        (11) Helping facilitate or assist a department in
    
community-oriented events, such as setting up an event where officers or unit personnel read books with younger children, talking about cyber crimes and social media, or having an officer or unit personnel visit a school for other activities.
        (12) Helping reduce juvenile recidivism.
(Source: P.A. 102-756, eff. 5-10-22.)

65 ILCS 5/11-1.5-25

    (65 ILCS 5/11-1.5-25)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029)
    Sec. 11-1.5-25. Training. All unit employees shall be trained in crisis intervention and integrating communications, assessment and tactics. Integrating communications, assessment, and tactics training shall be designed for situations involving persons who are unarmed or are armed with weapons and who may be experiencing a mental health or other crisis. The training shall incorporate different skill sets into a unified training approach that emphasizes scenario-based exercises, as well as lecture and case study opportunities.
(Source: P.A. 102-756, eff. 5-10-22.)

65 ILCS 5/11-1.5-30

    (65 ILCS 5/11-1.5-30)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029)
    Sec. 11-1.5-30. Privileged or confidential communications. Nothing contained in this Division shall be construed to impair or limit the confidentiality of communications otherwise protected by law as privileged or confidential, including, but not limited to, information communicated in confidence to a social worker or social work intern who works under the direct supervision of a social worker. No social worker shall be subjected to adverse employment action, the threat of adverse employment action, or any manner of discrimination because the employee is acting or has acted to protect communications as privileged or confidential pursuant to applicable provisions of State or federal law, rule, or regulation.
(Source: P.A. 102-756, eff. 5-10-22.)

65 ILCS 5/11-1.5-99

    (65 ILCS 5/11-1.5-99)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029)
    Sec. 11-1.5-99. Repeal. This Division is repealed January 1, 2029.
(Source: P.A. 102-756, eff. 5-10-22.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 3

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 3 heading)
DIVISION 3. PENAL INSTITUTIONS--GENERAL POWERS

65 ILCS 5/11-3-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-3-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-3-1)
    Sec. 11-3-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may establish and erect correctional and penal institutions for the reformation or confinement of all persons convicted of violating any municipal ordinance, to make rules and regulations for the government of these institutions, and may provide for the appointment of the necessary officers and assistants to operate them.
    The corporate authorities of each municipality may require convicted persons committed to its correctional and penal institutions to reimburse the municipality for the expenses incurred by their confinement to the extent of the ability of such persons to pay for such expenses. The municipal attorney or corporation counsel, may, if authorized by the corporate authorities, institute civil actions in the circuit court of the county in which the correctional and penal institutions are located to recover from such confined convicted persons the expenses incurred by their confinement. Such expenses recovered shall be paid into the municipal treasury.
(Source: P.A. 82-717.)

65 ILCS 5/11-3-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-3-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-3-2)
    Sec. 11-3-2. The corporate authorities of each municipality may use the county jail, with the consent of the county board, for the confinement or punishment of offenders, subject to whatever conditions are imposed by law.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 4

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 4 heading)
DIVISION 4. HOUSES OF CORRECTION AND FARM
COLONIES

65 ILCS 5/11-4-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-4-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-4-1)
    Sec. 11-4-1. Except in any county having a population of more than 1,000,000, the corporate authorities of any city may establish a house of correction, which shall be used for the confinement and punishment of criminals, or persons sentenced or committed thereto under the provisions of this Division 4, or any law of this state, or ordinance of any city or village authorizing the confinement of convicted persons in any such house of correction.
    The corporate authorities of any such city may purchase or otherwise acquire, own or control so much land within the incorporated limits of such city or outside and within the same county as such city may require, for the purpose of establishing thereon such house of correction and other buildings or appurtenances thereto, and for the purpose of establishing in connection therewith a farm colony. Any farm colony so established in connection with a house of correction shall also be used for the confinement and punishment of criminals or persons sentenced or committed thereto under the provisions of this Division 4, or any law of this state, or ordinance of any city or village, authorizing the confinement of convicted persons in any such house of correction or farm colony.
    When such land is purchased or acquired and house of correction or farm colony established by any such city outside of the corporate limits thereof, such city and the corporate authorities thereof shall have complete police powers, for the purpose of control and management of same and of the persons confined therein, over such lands and territory surrounding the same and highways leading thereto from such city as is now conferred by law upon cities, incorporated towns and villages within this state over territory lying within the corporate limits thereof.
(Source: P.A. 76-425.)

65 ILCS 5/11-4-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-4-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-4-2)
    Sec. 11-4-2. The management and direction of any house of correction shall be under the control and authority of a board of inspectors, to be appointed for that purpose as in this section directed.
    The mayor of each city shall, by virtue of his office, be a member of such board, who, together with 3 persons to be appointed by the mayor, by and with the advice and consent of the corporate authorities of the city, shall constitute the board of inspectors. The term of office for the appointed members of the board shall be 3 years, but the members first appointed shall hold their office, respectively, as shall be determined by lot at the first meeting of the board, for one, 2 and 3 years from and after the first Monday in May, 1871, and thereafter one member shall be appointed each year for the full term of 3 years.
    The provisions of Divisions 9 and 10 of Article 8 shall apply in relation to letting of contracts and purchase orders by the board of inspectors in behalf of any such house of correction and the board of inspectors shall also be governed by the powers, functions and authority of the purchasing agent, board of standardization and the corporate authorities in such cities.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-4-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-4-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-4-3)
    Sec. 11-4-3. Whenever a board of inspectors has been organized, it may establish and adopt rules for the regulation and discipline of the house of correction, for which such board has been appointed. Upon the nomination of the superintendent thereof, the board may appoint the subordinate officers, guards and employees thereof, may fix their compensation and prescribe their duties generally, may make all such by-laws and ordinances in relation to the management and government thereof as the board deems expedient. No appropriation shall be made by the board of inspectors for any purpose other than the ordinary and necessary expenses and repairs of the institution, except with the sanction of the corporate authorities of the city.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-4-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-4-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-4-4)
    Sec. 11-4-4. The board of inspectors shall serve without fee or compensation. It shall be their duty to assure that the house of correction is operated in accordance with the minimum standards established by the Department of Corrections pursuant to Section 3-15-2 of the Unified Code of Corrections. There shall be a meeting of the entire board, at the house of correction, once every 3 months. At such meeting the board shall fully examine into the management in every department, hear and determine all complaints or questions not within the province of the superintendent to determine, and make such further rules and regulations for the good government of the house of correction as to them shall seem proper and necessary. One of the appointed inspectors shall visit the house of correction at least once in each month. All rules, regulations or other orders of the board shall be recorded in a book to be kept for that purpose, which shall be deemed a public record, and, with the other books and records of the house of correction, shall be at all times subject to the examination of any member or committee of the corporate authorities, the comptroller, treasurer, corporation counsel or attorney of any such city.
(Source: P.A. 91-239, eff. 1-1-00.)

65 ILCS 5/11-4-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-4-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-4-5)
    Sec. 11-4-5. The books of the house of correction shall be kept so as to clearly exhibit the state of the prisoners, the number received and discharged, the number employed as servants or in cultivating or improving the premises, the number employed in each branch of industry carried on, and the receipts from, and expenditures for, and on account of, each department of business, or for improvement of the premises. A quarterly statement shall be made out, which shall specify minutely, all receipts and expenditures, from whom received and to whom paid, and for what purpose, proper vouchers for each, to be audited and certified by the inspectors, and submitted to the comptroller of the city, and by him or her, to the corporate authorities thereof, for examination and approval. The accounts of the house of correction shall be annually closed and balanced on the first day of January of each year, and a full report of the operations of the preceding year shall be made out and submitted to the corporate authorities of the city, and to the Governor of the state, to be transmitted by the Governor to the General Assembly.
    The requirement for reporting to the General Assembly shall be satisfied by filing copies of the report as required by Section 3.1 of the General Assembly Organization Act, and filing such additional copies with the State Government Report Distribution Center for the General Assembly as is required under paragraph (t) of Section 7 of the State Library Act.
(Source: P.A. 100-1148, eff. 12-10-18.)

65 ILCS 5/11-4-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-4-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-4-6)
    Sec. 11-4-6. The corporate authorities of such city may require such further reports and exhibits of the condition and management of such institution as to them shall seem necessary and proper, and may, with the approval of the mayor, remove any inspector of the institution. But any subordinate officer or employee may be removed by the superintendent at his discretion, but immediately upon the removal of such officer or employee, he shall report to the board the name of the person removed and the cause of such removal.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-4-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-4-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-4-7)
    Sec. 11-4-7. The superintendent of the house of correction shall have entire control and management of all its concerns, subject to the authority established by law, and the rules and regulations adopted for its government. The superintendent shall obey and carry out all written orders and instructions of the inspectors not inconsistent with the laws, rules and regulations relating to the government of the institution. The superintendent shall be appointed by the mayor by and with the consent of the board of inspectors, and shall hold his office for 4 years and until his successor is duly appointed and has qualified, but he may be removed by the inspectors at any time, when in their judgment it shall be advisable. He shall be responsible for the manner in which the house of correction is managed and conducted. He shall reside at the house of correction, devote all his time and attention to the business thereof, and visit and examine into the condition and management of every department thereof and of each prisoner therein confined, daily. The superintendent shall exercise a general supervision and direction in regard to the discipline, police and business of the house of correction. The deputy superintendent of the house of correction shall have and exercise the powers of the superintendent in his absence, so far as relates to the discipline thereof and the safe keeping of prisoners.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-4-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-4-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-4-8)
    Sec. 11-4-8. The county board and the board of trustees of any village or incorporated town, in any county in this state, in which a house of correction is established, may enter into an agreement with the corporate authorities of such city, or with any authorized agent or officer in behalf of such city, to receive and keep in the house of correction any person or persons who may be sentenced or committed thereto, by any court, in any of such counties. Whenever such agreement is made, the county board for any county in behalf of which such agreement is made, or of the trustees of the village or incorporated town, in behalf of which, such agreement is made, as the case may be, shall give public notice thereof in some newspaper printed and published within the county for a period not less than 4 weeks. Such notice shall state the period of time for which such agreement will remain in force.
(Source: P.A. 77-1295.)

65 ILCS 5/11-4-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-4-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-4-9)
    Sec. 11-4-9. In counties, incorporated towns and villages having such agreement with any such city, the circuit court for such county, incorporated town or village, by whom any person, for any crime or misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail, shall be convicted, shall commit such person to the house of correction in lieu of committing him to the county jail, village or incorporated town calaboose, there to be received and kept in the manner prescribed by law and the discipline in the house of correction. Such court, by warrant of commitment duly issued, shall cause such persons so sentenced to be forthwith conveyed by some proper officer to the house of correction.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 292.)

65 ILCS 5/11-4-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-4-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-4-10)
    Sec. 11-4-10. The sheriff or other officer in and for any county having such agreement with any such city to whom any warrant of commitment for that purpose may be directed by the court for such county, shall convey such person so sentenced to the house of correction, and there deliver such person to the keeper or other proper officer of the house of correction, whose duty it shall be to receive such person so sentenced, and to safely keep and employ such person for the term mentioned in the warrant of commitment, according to the laws of the house of correction. The officers thus conveying and so delivering the person or persons so sentenced shall be allowed such fees, as compensation therefor, as shall be prescribed or allowed by the county board of such county.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 292.)

65 ILCS 5/11-4-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-4-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-4-11)
    Sec. 11-4-11. All provisions of law and ordinances authorizing the commitment and confinement of persons in jails, bridewells and other city prisons, are hereby made applicable to all persons who may or shall be, under the provisions of this Division 4, sentenced to such house of correction.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-4-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-4-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-4-12)
    Sec. 11-4-12. The inspectors of any such house of correction may establish in connection with the house of correction a department thereof, to be called a house of shelter, for the more complete reformation and education of females. The inspectors shall adopt rules and regulations by which any female convict may be imprisoned in one or more separate apartments of the house of correction, or of the department thereof called the house of shelter. The superintendent of the house of correction shall appoint, by and with the advice of the board of inspectors, a matron and other teachers and employees for the house of shelter, whose compensation shall be fixed and provided for as in this Division 4 provided for the officers and other employees of the house of correction.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-4-13

    (65 ILCS 5/11-4-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-4-13)
    Sec. 11-4-13. The expenses of maintaining any such house of correction over and above all receipts for the labor of persons confined therein, and such sums of money as may be received from time to time by virtue of an agreement with a county, as in this Division 4 contemplated, shall be audited and paid from time to time by the corporate authority of such city, and shall be raised, levied and collected as the ordinary expenses of the city.
    The corporate authorities of each municipality maintaining a house of correction may require convicted persons confined therein to pay for the expenses incurred by their incarceration to the extent of their ability to pay for such expenses. The municipal attorney or corporation counsel, if authorized by the corporate authorities, may institute civil actions in the circuit court of the county in which such house of corrections is located to recover from such convicted persons confined the expenses incurred by their incarceration. Such expenses recovered shall be paid into the municipal treasury.
(Source: P.A. 82-717.)

65 ILCS 5/11-4-14

    (65 ILCS 5/11-4-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-4-14)
    Sec. 11-4-14. The inspectors of any such house of correction may enter into an agreement with any officer of the United States authorized therefor to receive and keep in such house of correction any person sentenced thereto, or ordered to be imprisoned therein, by any court of the United States or other federal officer, until discharged by law.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-4-15

    (65 ILCS 5/11-4-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-4-15)
    Sec. 11-4-15. In any such city, which prior to July 1, 1871, established a bridewell for the confinement of convicted persons, such institution shall, immediately upon the appointment of the inspectors in this Division 4 contemplated, be known and denominated as the house of correction of the city in which it is located.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-4-16

    (65 ILCS 5/11-4-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-4-16)
    Sec. 11-4-16. The superintendent of any such house of correction shall receive a salary per annum, to be fixed by the corporate authorities of such city, to be paid quarterly. The superintendent shall keep a record of all infractions of the rules and discipline of the house of correction, with the names of each, the convict offending, and the date and character of each offense. Every misdemeanant in such house of correction shall be allowed time off from his sentence in accordance with the provisions of the "Misdemeanant Good Behavior Allowance Act", as heretofore and hereafter amended.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-4-17

    (65 ILCS 5/11-4-17) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-4-17)
    Sec. 11-4-17. The inspectors of any such house of correction and the superintendent thereof, shall, before they enter on the duties of their respective offices, take and subscribe the usual oath of office. The inspectors and superintendent shall severally give bond to such city with sureties, and in a penal sum such as may be required by the corporate authorities thereof, for the faithful performance of their duties.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 5

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 5 heading)
DIVISION 5. PUBLIC ORDER REGULATIONS

65 ILCS 5/11-5-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-5-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-5-1)
    Sec. 11-5-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may suppress bawdy or disorderly houses and also houses of ill-fame or assignation, within the limits of the municipality and within 3 miles of the outer boundaries of the municipality. The corporate authorities may suppress gaming, gambling houses, lotteries, and all fraudulent devices or practices for the purpose of obtaining money or property and may prohibit the sale or exhibition of obscene or immoral publications, prints, pictures, or illustrations.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-5-1.5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-5-1.5)
    Sec. 11-5-1.5. Adult entertainment facility. It is prohibited within a municipality to locate an adult entertainment facility within 1,000 feet of the property boundaries of any school, day care center, cemetery, public park, forest preserve, public housing, and place of religious worship, except that in a county with a population of more than 800,000 and less than 2,000,000 inhabitants, it is prohibited to locate, construct, or operate a new adult entertainment facility within one mile of the property boundaries of any school, day care center, cemetery, public park, forest preserve, public housing, or place of religious worship located anywhere within that county. Notwithstanding any other requirements of this Section, it is also prohibited to locate, construct, or operate a new adult entertainment facility within one mile of the property boundaries of any school, day care center, cemetery, public park, forest preserve, public housing, or place of religious worship located in that area of Cook County outside of the City of Chicago.
    For the purposes of this Section, "adult entertainment facility" means (i) a striptease club or pornographic movie theatre whose business is the commercial sale, dissemination, or distribution of sexually explicit material, shows, or other exhibitions or (ii) an adult bookstore or adult video store in which 25% or more of its stock-in-trade, books, magazines, and films for sale, exhibition, or viewing on-premises are sexually explicit material.
(Source: P.A. 95-47, eff. 1-1-08; 95-214, eff. 8-16-07; 95-876, eff. 8-21-08.)

65 ILCS 5/11-5-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-5-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-5-2)
    Sec. 11-5-2. The corporate authorities of each municipality may prevent or suppress riots, routs, affrays, noises, disturbances, trespasses, and disorderly assemblies in any public or private place.
(Source: P.A. 76-639.)

65 ILCS 5/11-5-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-5-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-5-3)
    Sec. 11-5-3. The corporate authorities of each municipality may prevent intoxication, fighting, quarreling, dog fights, cock fights, and all other disorderly conduct.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-5-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-5-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-5-4)
    Sec. 11-5-4. The corporate authorities of each municipality may prevent vagrancy, begging, and prostitution.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-5-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-5-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-5-5)
    Sec. 11-5-5. The corporate authorities of each municipality may prohibit the parking of motor vehicles on private property without the consent of the owner of the private property.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-5-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-5-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-5-6)
    Sec. 11-5-6. The corporate authorities of each municipality may prohibit cruelty to animals.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-5-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-5-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-5-7)
    Sec. 11-5-7. The corporate authorities of each municipality may license and regulate and establish standards for the operation of ambulances. The corporate authorities of each municipality may either contract for the operation of or operate ambulances as a municipal service and may make reasonable charges therefor and, in addition, may levy a tax for such purpose not to exceed .015% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all the taxable property in the municipality if the question of such tax has been submitted to the electors of the municipality and approved by a majority of those voting on the question. The corporate authorities of any municipality which has approved by referendum a tax of not to exceed .015% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all the taxable property in the municipality, may cause to be submitted to the electors of the municipality the question of increasing the said tax to not to exceed .25% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all the taxable property in the municipality. The corporate authorities of any municipality which has not approved by referendum a tax of not to exceed .015% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all the taxable property in the municipality, may cause to be submitted to the electors of the municipality the question of adopting a tax at a rate not to exceed .25% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all taxable property in the municipality. Such question shall be certified by the clerk and submitted by the proper election authority at an election in accordance with the general election law. The tax authorized in this Section shall be in addition to and in excess of the amount authorized to be levied for general purposes by Section 8-3-1 of this Code.
    This amendatory Act of 1971 does not apply to any municipality which is a home rule unit.
    This amendatory Act of 1972 does not apply to any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 82-783.)

65 ILCS 5/11-5-7.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-5-7.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-5-7.1)
    Sec. 11-5-7.1. The corporate authorities of any municipality which: (1) has a population between 10,000 and 45,000 and lies within 2 counties with respective populations between 400,000 and 575,000 and between 900,000 and 1,000,000; or (2) has a population between 9,000 and 25,000 and lies within a single county with a population between 400,000 and 575,000, may levy an annual tax at a rate not exceeding .095% of the value, as equalized and assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all taxable property therein, for the purpose of providing ambulance services pursuant to an intergovernmental cooperation agreement with any other unit of local government. However, no tax may be levied pursuant to this Section with respect to any property which is subject to any other tax levied for the purpose of providing ambulance services.
(Source: P.A. 92-662, eff. 7-16-02.)

65 ILCS 5/11-5-7.2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-5-7.2)
    Sec. 11-5-7.2. Emergency medical services outside corporate limits. A municipality may choose to provide emergency medical services on property outside its corporate limits. The corporate authorities of each municipality may fix, charge, and collect emergency medical service fees not exceeding the actual cost of the service for all emergency medical services rendered by the municipality against persons, businesses, and other entities that are not residents of the municipality. An additional charge may be levied to reimburse the municipality for extraordinary expenses of materials used in rendering the services. Nothing in this Section shall impact any agreement entered into by a municipality and persons, businesses, and other entities that are not residents of the municipality. Nothing in this Section shall require a municipality to supply any emergency medical services on property located outside the corporate limits of the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 93-304, eff. 7-23-03.)

65 ILCS 5/11-5-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-5-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-5-8)
    Sec. 11-5-8. The corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate mobile homes, house trailers or similar portable structures used or so constructed as to permit their being used as a dwelling place for one or more persons. The corporate authorities may also locate or prohibit such structures which are not within the confines of a mobile home park as authorized by law. This amendatory Act of 1971 does not apply to any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 77-1849.)

65 ILCS 5/11-5-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-5-9)
    Sec. 11-5-9. Truants. The corporate authorities of any municipality may adopt ordinances to regulate truants within its jurisdiction. These ordinances may include a graduated fine schedule for repeat violations, which may not exceed $100, or community service, or both, for violators 13 years of age or older and may provide for enforcement by citation or through administrative hearings as determined by ordinance. If the violator is under 13 years of age, the parent or custodian of the violator is subject to the fine or community service, or both. As used in this Section, "truants" means persons who are within the definition of "truant" in Section 26-2a of the School Code. Local officials or authorities that enforce, prosecute, or adjudicate municipal ordinances adopted under this Section or that work with school districts to address truancy problems are designated as (i) part of the juvenile justice system, established by the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, and (ii) "juvenile authorities" within the definition set forth in subsection (a)(6.5) of Section 10-6 of the Illinois School Student Record Act. Because truancy is a gateway to crime and one of the most powerful predictors of juvenile delinquent behavior, a school district may disclose education records relating to attendance to juvenile authorities if the school district determines that the disclosure will enhance the juvenile justice system's ability to effectively serve, prior to adjudication, the student whose records are released. Enforcement of a municipal ordinance adopted under this Section is pre-adjudicatory because it helps minors avoid adjudicatory hearings under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. A school district may make a disclosure authorized under this Section only if the juvenile authority certifies in writing to the school district that the information will not be disclosed, without prior written consent of the parent or custodian of the student, to any other individual or entity, except as otherwise provided under State law. A home rule unit may not regulate truants in a manner inconsistent with the provisions of this Section. This Section is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of the powers and functions exercised by the State.
(Source: P.A. 94-1011, eff. 7-7-06; 95-1016, eff. 6-1-09.)

65 ILCS 5/11-5-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-5-10)
    Sec. 11-5-10. Sound devices. The corporate authorities of a municipality may, by ordinance, regulate sound devices. For the purposes of this Section, "sound devices" means any radio, tape recorder, cassette player, or any other device for receiving broadcast sound or reproducing recorded sound.
(Source: P.A. 97-115, eff. 1-1-12.)

65 ILCS 5/11-5-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-5-11)
    Sec. 11-5-11. Portable audiovisual rigging at special events.
    (a) In municipalities that require permits for special events, no person may perform, or employ, direct or allow a person to perform, portable audiovisual rigging at a permitted special event unless the person performing such work holds a valid rigging certification from the Entertainment Technician Certification Program operated by the Entertainment Services and Technology Association.
    (b) As used in this Section:
    "Portable audiovisual rigging" means the temporary installation or operation of portable mechanical rigging and static rigging for the overhead suspension of portable audiovisual equipment, including, but not limited to: audio, video, lighting, backdrops, scenery, and other effects at a special event. "Portable audiovisual rigging" does not include freight handling or the transportation of heavy equipment.
    "Special event" means a planned temporary aggregation of attractions, including, but not limited to, public entertainment, food and beverage service facilities, sales of souvenirs or other merchandise, or similar attractions, that is:
        (1) conducted on the public way; or
        (2) conducted primarily outdoors on property open to
    
the public, other than the public way, and which:
            (A) includes activities that require the
        
issuance of a municipal temporary food establishment license, municipal special event liquor license, or similar license; or
            (B) requires special municipal services,
        
including, but not limited to: street closures; the provision of barricades, garbage cans, stages, or special no parking signs; special electrical services; or special police protection.
    "Special event" does not include a parade or athletic event for which a separate permit is required, a neighborhood block party at which no food, beverages, or merchandise are sold; indoor or outdoor events taking place on properties owned by the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority; indoor or outdoor events taking place on hotel or convention center property in the State; a citywide festival conducted under an intergovernmental agreement authorized by ordinance; a motion picture, film, or television production; the installation of tents; or hangings of banners.
    (c) A home rule municipality may not regulate portable audiovisual rigging in a manner inconsistent with this Section. This Section is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of powers and functions exercised by the State.
(Source: P.A. 102-32, eff. 6-25-21.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 5.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 5.1 heading)
DIVISION 5.1. COORDINATOR OF FEDERAL AND STATE AID

65 ILCS 5/11-5.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-5.1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-5.1-1)
    Sec. 11-5.1-1. The corporate authorities of any city, village, or incorporated town may create the office of Coordinator of Federal and State Aid reporting to the corporate authorities and assisting the corporate authorities with development programs for which State or Federal funds are or may be available and in the application for such funds. Any corporate authorities choosing to establish such an office may provide for the compensation and expenses of the person appointed as coordinator and such additional office space as the board finds necessary.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3223.)

65 ILCS 5/11-5.1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-5.1-2)
    Sec. 11-5.1-2. Military equipment surplus program.
    (a) For purposes of this Section:
    "Bayonet" means large knives designed to be attached to the muzzle of a rifle, shotgun, or long gun for the purposes of hand-to-hand combat.
    "Grenade launcher" means a firearm or firearm accessory used to launch fragmentary explosive rounds designed to inflict death or cause great bodily harm.
    "Military equipment surplus program" means any federal or state program allowing a law enforcement agency to obtain surplus military equipment, including, but not limited to, any program organized under Section 1122 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994 (Pub. L. 103-160) or Section 1033 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Pub. L. 104-201) or any program established by the United States Department of Defense under 10 U.S.C. 2576a.
    "Tracked armored vehicle" means a vehicle that provides ballistic protection to its occupants and utilizes a tracked system instead of wheels for forward motion not including vehicles listed in the Authorized Equipment List as published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
    "Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles" means any aircraft, vessel, or vehicle with weapons installed.
    (b) A police department shall not request or receive from any military equipment surplus program nor purchase or otherwise utilize the following equipment:
        (1) tracked armored vehicles;
        (2) weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles;
        (3) firearms of .50-caliber or higher;
        (4) ammunition of .50-caliber or higher;
        (5) grenade launchers, grenades, or similar
    
explosives; or
        (6) bayonets.
    (c) A home rule municipality may not regulate the acquisition of equipment in a manner inconsistent with this Section. This Section is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule municipalities of powers and functions exercised by the State.
    (d) If a police department requests other property not prohibited from a military equipment surplus program, the police department shall publish notice of the request on a publicly accessible website maintained by the police department or the municipality within 14 days after the request.
(Source: P.A. 101-652, eff. 7-1-21; 102-28, eff. 6-25-21; 102-687, eff. 12-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 5.2

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 5.2 heading)
DIVISION 5.2. GRANTS TO COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES

65 ILCS 5/11-5.2-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-5.2-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-5.2-1)
    Sec. 11-5.2-1. The corporate authorities of any municipality may make grants to Community Action Agencies which serve residents within the municipality from funds received by the municipality pursuant to the "State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972". Community Action Agencies are defined as in Part A of Title II of the Federal Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, as amended.
(Source: P.A. 80-863.)

65 ILCS 5/11-5.2-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-5.2-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-5.2-2)
    Sec. 11-5.2-2. The corporate authorities of any municipality may provide for the establishment or maintenance, or may enter into contractual agreements with other townships, municipalities or counties for the establishment or maintenance of youth service bureaus, or may enter into contractual agreements with established youth service bureaus, public or private, serving the general area of the municipality. Such agreements shall be written and shall provide for services to residents of the municipality under 18 years of age, but agencies providing such services to adults in addition to youths may qualify as youth service bureaus. "Youth service bureau" means any public or private agency providing, or arranging for the provision of, assistance to persons referred to such bureau by law enforcement officials, court agencies and other agencies and individuals with the intention of diverting such persons from formal processes of the court. However, this Section shall not be construed to amend, modify or have any effect on the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, as amended. For the purposes of this Section, corporate authorities are authorized to expend moneys not appropriated for other purposes, including funds made available from the federal "State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972". This Section shall not constitute a limitation on or a prohibition of the exercise of powers of a home rule municipality.
(Source: P.A. 85-1209.)

65 ILCS 5/11-5.2-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-5.2-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-5.2-3)
    Sec. 11-5.2-3. The corporate authorities of a municipality annually may appropriate funds to private nonprofit organizations for the purpose of providing services to runaway or homeless youths and their families. Such services may include temporary shelter, food, clothing, medical care, transportation, individual and family counseling, and any other service necessary to provide adequate temporary, protective care for runaway or homeless youths, and to reunite the youths with their parents or guardians. For the purposes of this Section, "runaway or homeless youth" means a person under the age of 18 years who is absent from his legal residence without the consent of his parent or legal guardian, or who is without a place of shelter where supervision and care are available.
(Source: P.A. 83-1284.)

65 ILCS 5/11-5.2-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-5.2-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-5.2-4)
    Sec. 11-5.2-4. The corporate authorities of any municipality may enter into cooperative agreements with any other governmental entity or any nonprofit community service association with respect to the expenditure of municipal funds, or funds made available to the municipality under the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972, in order to provide senior centers, transportation and social services for the poor and aged.
(Source: P.A. 84-832.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 5.3

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 5.3 heading)
DIVISION 5.3. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEMS

65 ILCS 5/11-5.3-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-5.3-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-5.3-1)
    Sec. 11-5.3-1. The corporate authorities of any municipality may exercise the powers granted to municipalities under the Emergency Telephone System Act.
(Source: P.A. 85-978.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 6

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 6 heading)
FIRE PROTECTION

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 6

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 6 heading)
DIVISION 6. FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND PROTECTION

65 ILCS 5/11-6-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-6-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-6-1)
    Sec. 11-6-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may provide and operate fire stations, and all material and equipment that is needed for the prevention and extinguishment of fires, and may enter into contracts or agreements with other municipalities and fire protection districts for mutual aid consisting of furnishing equipment and man power from and to such other municipalities and fire protection districts.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-6-1.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-6-1.1)
    Sec. 11-6-1.1. Firefighting services outside corporate limits. A municipality may choose to provide firefighting services to property outside its corporate limits. The corporate authorities of each municipality may fix, charge, and collect firefighting service fees not exceeding the actual cost of the service for all firefighting services rendered by the municipality against persons, businesses, and other entities that are not residents of the municipality. An additional charge may be levied to reimburse the municipality for extraordinary expenses of materials used in rendering the services. Nothing in this Section shall impact any agreement entered into by a municipality and persons, businesses, and other entities that are not residents of the municipality. Nothing in this Section shall require a municipality to supply any firefighting services to property located outside the corporate limits of the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 93-304, eff. 7-23-03.)

65 ILCS 5/11-6-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-6-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-6-2)
    Sec. 11-6-2. The corporate authorities of each municipality may contract with fire protection districts organized under "An Act to create Fire Protection Districts," approved July 8, 1927, as now or hereafter amended, which are adjacent to the municipality, for the furnishing of fire protection service for property located within the districts but outside the limits of the municipality, and may supply fire protection service to the owners of property which lies outside the limits of the municipality and may set up by ordinance a scale of charges therefor. The corporate authorities of any municipality shall provide fire protection service for public school buildings situated outside the municipality in accordance with Section 16-10 of "The School Code".
(Source: P.A. 90-655, eff. 7-30-98.)

65 ILCS 5/11-6-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-6-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-6-3)
    Sec. 11-6-3. The corporate authorities of a municipality may contract with the Board of Governors of State Colleges and Universities or the Board of Regents of Regency Universities to provide fire protection to any university under the jurisdiction of the respective Board and located, in whole or in part, within the municipality. Such contract shall be as specified by Section 9 of "An Act to provide for the management, operation, control and maintenance of the State Colleges and Universities System", approved July 2, 1951, as heretofore or hereafter amended, or paragraph (j) of Section 8 of "An Act providing for the management, operation, control and maintenance of the Regency Universities System", approved May 11, 1967, as the case may be.
(Source: P.A. 76-825.)

65 ILCS 5/11-6-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-6-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-6-4)
    Sec. 11-6-4. The corporate authorities of any municipality may contract with the board of any public community college district to reimburse the municipality for any additional costs for fire protection service, including equipment, apparatus, or firemen occasioned by the presence of any public community college building within the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 82-622.)

65 ILCS 5/11-6-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-6-5)
    Sec. 11-6-5. Reimbursement for specialized rescue services. The corporate authorities of a municipality that operates a fire department may fix, charge, and collect reasonable fees for specialized rescue services provided by the department. The total amount collected may not exceed the reasonable cost of providing those specialized rescue services and may not, in any event, exceed $125 per hour per vehicle and $35 per hour per firefighter. The fee may be charged to any of the following parties, but only after there has been a finding of fault against that party by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or the Illinois Department of Labor:
        (a) the owner of the property on which the
    
specialized rescue services occurred;
        (b) any person involved in an activity that caused or
    
contributed to the emergency;
        (c) an individual who is rescued during the emergency
    
and his or her employer if the person was acting in furtherance of the employer's interests;
        (d) in cases involving the recovery of property, any
    
person having control or custody of the property at the time of the emergency.
    For the purposes of this Section, the term "specialized rescue services" includes, but is not limited to, structural collapse, tactical rescue, high angle rescue, underwater rescue and recovery, confined space rescue, below grade rescue, and trench rescue.
(Source: P.A. 95-497, eff. 1-1-08.)

65 ILCS 5/11-6-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-6-6)
    Sec. 11-6-6. Technical rescue services. The corporate authorities of a municipality that operates a fire department may fix, charge, and collect reasonable fees for technical rescue services provided by the department. The total amount collected may not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the technical rescue services and may include charges for personnel and equipment costs.
(Source: P.A. 95-867, eff. 1-1-09.)

65 ILCS 5/11-6-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-6-7)
    Sec. 11-6-7. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 97-322, eff. 8-12-11. Repealed internally, eff. 6-30-12.)

65 ILCS 5/11-6-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-6-8)
    Sec. 11-6-8. Notification of sale of or changes to private or semi-private water systems.
    (a) For purposes of this Section, "private water system" and "semi-private water system" shall have the meanings ascribed to them in subsection (a) of Section 9 of the Illinois Groundwater Protection Act.
    (b) A municipality that provides and operates fire stations or otherwise provides firefighting services shall receive notice of the sale of a private water system or semi-private water system from the individuals or entities selling and purchasing the water system. The notice to the municipality shall include the status and capacity of the water system and the ability of the water system to be used for fire protection.
    (c) A municipality that provides and operates fire stations or otherwise provides firefighting services shall also receive notice from the owner of a private water system or semi-private water system if there are any changes to the water system that would affect fire protection services to areas served by the water system.
(Source: P.A. 99-487, eff. 11-20-15.)

65 ILCS 5/11-6-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-6-9)
    Sec. 11-6-9. Purchase of tires under joint purchasing authority.
    (a) As used in this Section:
    "Vehicle" has the meaning provided in Section 1-146 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.
    "Volunteer firefighter" means a firefighter who does not receive monetary compensation for his or her services to a municipal fire department.
    (b) If authorized by the fire chief of the fire department, any regularly enrolled volunteer firefighter may purchase 4 vehicle tires every 3 years through his or her fire department's or municipality's contract to purchase vehicle tires under Section 2 of the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act. The authorization must be in writing and on the fire department's letterhead, and must include the volunteer firefighter's name, the license plate number of the vehicle for the authorized purchase, and must reference the fire department's or municipality's joint purchasing agreement.
    (c) The fire department or municipality shall alone be responsible for documenting how many tires each volunteer firefighter purchases during the specified periods under this Section.
    (d) The firefighter shall pay for any tires, and any related taxes, purchased under this Section.
    (e) Purchase of tires under this Section are not considered tax exempt.
    (f) This Section applies to contracts first solicited under Section 4 of the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 100th General Assembly.
(Source: P.A. 100-471, eff. 9-8-17.)

65 ILCS 5/11-6-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-6-10)
    Sec. 11-6-10. Reimbursement of volunteer fire protection assistance.
    (a) Municipalities may fix, charge, and collect fees not exceeding the reasonable cost of the service for all services rendered by a volunteer municipal fire department or a volunteer firefighter of any municipal fire department for persons, businesses, and other entities who are not residents of the municipality.
    (b) The charge for any fees under subsection (a) shall be computed at a rate not to exceed $250 per hour and not to exceed $70 per hour per firefighter responding to a call for assistance. An additional charge may be levied to reimburse the district for extraordinary expenses of materials used in rendering such services. No charge shall be made for services for which the total amount would be less than $50.
    (c) All revenue from the fees assessed pursuant to this Section shall be deposited into the general fund of the municipality.
    (d) Nothing in this Section shall allow a fee to be fixed, charged, or collected that is not allowed under any contract that a fire department has entered into with another entity, including, but not limited to, a fire protection district.
(Source: P.A. 99-770, eff. 8-12-16; 100-201, eff. 8-18-17.)

65 ILCS 5/11-6-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-6-11)
    Sec. 11-6-11. Mental health specialists; fire. The corporate authorities of each municipality which has established firefighting services shall ensure that mental health resources, including counselors or therapists, are available to that fire department's employees, whether through direct employment by that department, contract employment, or other means.
(Source: P.A. 101-375, eff. 8-16-19.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 7

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 7 heading)
DIVISION 7. FIRE PROTECTION TAX--CITIES AND VILLAGES OF LESS THAN 500,000

65 ILCS 5/11-7-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-7-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-7-1)
    Sec. 11-7-1. The corporate authorities of any city or village containing less than 500,000 inhabitants may levy, annually, a tax not to exceed .075% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all taxable property therein, to provide revenue for the purpose of fire protection in the municipality. However, municipalities authorized to levy this tax on July 1, 1967 shall have a rate limit of .15%, or the limit in effect on July 31, 1969, whichever is greater. This tax shall be in addition to and in excess of all taxes authorized by law to be levied and collected in that municipality and shall be in addition to and in excess of the amount authorized to be levied for general purposes as provided by Section 8-3-1.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-7-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-7-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-7-3)
    Sec. 11-7-3. In any municipality which is authorized to levy a tax under Section 11-7-1 of this Division 7, the tax rate limit so authorized may be increased to not to exceed .40%, or beginning in taxable year 2000, .60%, of the value of all the taxable property in such municipality, provided the proposition for such tax rate increase has been submitted to the electors of that municipality and approved by a majority of those voting on the question. The referendum authorized by the terms of this section may be ordered by the corporate authorities, the question to be certified by the clerk and submitted at an election in accordance with the general election law.
    However, any municipality whose rate limitation for fire protection purposes is .30% on July 1, 1967 may by ordinance increase its rate limit in the future for such purposes to .40% and any municipality which levied a tax for fire protection purposes in 1960 and whose rate limitation for such purposes is less than .30% on July 29, 1969 may by ordinance increase its rate limit to .30%. A notice of the passage of the ordinance establishing such rate limit at not to exceed .40% or .30%, as the case may be, shall be published once in a newspaper having a general circulation in the municipality. The publication of the notice of the ordinance shall include a notice of (1) the specific number of voters required to sign a petition requesting that the question of the increased rate limit be submitted to the voters of the municipality; (2) the time within which the petition must be filed; and (3) the date of the prospective referendum. The municipal clerk shall provide a petition form to any individual requesting one.
    The ordinance shall take effect 30 days after publication of that notice unless within that time a petition, signed by not less than a number of voters in the municipality equal to 10% or more of the registered voters of the municipality is filed with the municipal clerk requesting the submission to a referendum of the question of whether the municipality shall have the authority to levy a tax for fire protection purposes at not to exceed the rate limit specified in the ordinance. Any such election shall be conducted in accordance with the general election law.
(Source: P.A. 91-299, eff. 7-29-99.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 8

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 8 heading)
DIVISION 8. FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONS

65 ILCS 5/11-8-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-8-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-8-1)
    Sec. 11-8-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may establish and maintain for reasonable charges electrical appliances in public or private buildings for fire and police protection upon application of the custodian of public buildings, or of the owner of private buildings.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-8-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-8-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-8-2)
    Sec. 11-8-2. The corporate authorities of each municipality may prevent the dangerous construction, installation and condition of chimneys, fireplaces, hearths, stoves, furnaces, pipes, ovens, boilers, fuel conduits, electric wiring and any other fire or heating apparatus used in and about any building, structure or camp accommodating persons in house trailers, house cars, and, if such enumerated are in a dangerous condition may cause them to be removed or placed in a safe condition. The corporate authorities also may cause all buildings and enclosures which are in a dangerous fire condition to be put in a safe fire condition, may regulate and prevent the carrying on of factories that are dangerous in causing or promoting fires, and may prevent the deposit of ashes in places that create a fire hazard.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-8-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-8-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-8-3)
    Sec. 11-8-3. For the purpose of guarding against the calamities of fire, the corporate authorities of each municipality may prescribe the limits within which wooden buildings shall not be erected, placed, or repaired, without permission, and, whenever buildings within the fire limits have deteriorated or have been damaged by any means to the extent of 50% of their value, may direct that such buildings shall be torn down or removed, and to prescribe the manner of ascertaining whether the specified damage has occurred.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-8-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-8-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-8-4)
    Sec. 11-8-4. The corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate and prevent the storage of turpentine, tar, pitch, resin, hemp, cotton, gunpowder, nitroglycerine, petroleum, or any of their products, and other similar combustible or explosive materials; may regulate and prevent the use of lights and combustible liquids in buildings, and the building of bonfires; and may regulate and prevent the use of firecrackers, torpedoes, and all sorts of fireworks provided that such regulation or prohibition is consistent with the provisions of the following acts as such acts are heretofore and hereafter amended: "The Fireworks Regulation Act of Illinois" and "An Act to prohibit the sale, offering or exposing for sale of fireworks; defining fireworks and to regulate the manner of using fireworks, and to provide penalties for the violation of the provisions of the Act," approved July 1, 1941.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-8-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-8-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-8-5)
    Sec. 11-8-5. The corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate and prohibit the keeping of any lumber or coal yard, or the placing, piling, or selling of any lumber, timber, wood, coal, or other combustible material within the fire limits of the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-8-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-8-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-8-6)
    Sec. 11-8-6. The corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate persons engaged in the business of servicing, repairing or refilling fire extinguishers.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 9

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 9 heading)
DIVISION 9. FIRE INSPECTION IN MUNICIPALITIES
OF 500,000 OR MORE

65 ILCS 5/11-9-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-9-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-9-1)
    Sec. 11-9-1. The fire inspector of every municipality with a population of 500,000 or more shall investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of every fire occurring in the municipality and shall especially investigate whether it was the result of carelessness or design. Such an investigation shall be begun within 2 days, not including Sunday, of the occurrence of a fire. The fire inspector shall keep in his office a record of all fires occurring in the municipality, together with a record of all the facts, statistics, and circumstances, including the origin of the fire and the value and ownership of the property destroyed, which may be determined by the investigations provided for by this Division 9. This record shall be open to public inspection at all times.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-9-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-9-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-9-2)
    Sec. 11-9-2. If he deems it necessary, the specified fire inspector shall take, or cause to be taken, the sworn testimony of all persons supposed to be cognizant of any facts or to have means of knowledge in relation to the matters as to which an examination is required by Section 11-9-1 to be made, and cause the testimony to be reduced to writing. If the fire inspector is of the opinion that there is evidence sufficient to charge a person with the crime of arson, the fire inspector shall cause that person to be arrested and charged with that offense. He shall furnish to the state's attorney the names of the witnesses and all information obtained by him, including a copy of all pertinent and material testimony taken in the case. The fire inspector shall report to the Director of Insurance, for the Department of Insurance, as that Director requires, his proceedings and the progress made in all prosecutions of arson and the result of all cases which are finally disposed of.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-9-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-9-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-9-3)
    Sec. 11-9-3. The specified fire inspector has the powers of a trial judge for the purpose of summoning and compelling the attendance of witnesses before him to testify in relation to any matter which is, by the provisions of Section 11-9-1, a subject of investigation. The fire inspector may also administer oaths and affirmations to persons appearing as witnesses before him. False swearing in any matter or proceeding provided for in Sections 11-9-1 and 11-9-2 is perjury and shall be punished as such. The fire inspector and his subordinates have authority at all times of the day or night, in the performance of the duties imposed by the provisions of Sections 11-9-1 and 11-9-2, to examine any building or premises where a fire has occurred and adjoining and nearby buildings and premises. All investigations held by or under the direction of the fire inspector may be private, in his discretion. Persons other than those required to be present by the provisions of Sections 11-9-1 and 11-9-2 may be excluded from the place where the investigation is held, and the witnesses may be kept apart from each other and not allowed to communicate with each other until they have been examined.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-9-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-9-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-9-4)
    Sec. 11-9-4. Any owner or occupant of a building or premises who fails to comply with the orders of the fire inspector, as specified in Section 11-9-3, shall be guilty of a petty offense and shall be fined not less than $10 nor more than $50 for each day's neglect. If the fire inspector neglects or refuses to comply with any of the requirements of this Division 9, he shall be guilty of a petty offense.
(Source: P.A. 77-2500.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 10

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 10 heading)
DIVISION 10. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY FEES

65 ILCS 5/11-10-0.01

    (65 ILCS 5/11-10-0.01)
    Sec. 11-10-0.01. Short title. This Division may be cited as the Foreign Fire Insurance License Fee Act.
(Source: P.A. 102-740, eff. 1-1-23.)

65 ILCS 5/11-10-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-10-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-10-1)
    Sec. 11-10-1. (a) In each municipality or fire protection district, whether incorporated under a general or special law, which has a fire department established and maintained by municipal or fire protection district ordinances, every corporation, company, and association which is not incorporated under the laws of this state and which is engaged in effecting fire insurance in the municipality or fire protection district, shall pay to the foreign fire insurance board or to the secretary of the fire protection district for the maintenance, use, and benefit of the fire department thereof, a sum of 2% of the gross receipts received from fire insurance upon property situated within the municipality or district.
    Each designated corporation, company, and association shall pay the sum so prescribed by this subsection, upon the amount of all premiums which have been received during the year ending on every first day of July for all fire insurance effected or agreed to be effected on property situated within the municipality or fire protection district, by that corporation, company, or association respectively.
    Every person who acts in any specified municipality or fire protection district as agent, or otherwise, on behalf of a designated corporation, company, or association, shall render to the treasurer of the foreign fire insurance board or secretary of the fire protection district, on or before the fifteenth day of July of each year, a full and true account, verified by his oath, of all of the premiums which, during the year ending on the first day of July preceding the report, were received by him, or by any other person for him on behalf of that corporation, company, or association. He shall specify in this report the amounts received for fire insurance, and he shall pay to the treasurer or to the secretary of the fire protection district, or to the treasurer's or secretary's designee, at the time of rendering this report, the sum fixed by this subsection.
    If this account is not rendered on or before the fifteenth day of July of each year, or if the sum due remains unpaid after that day, it shall be unlawful for any corporation, company, or association, so in default, to transact any business in the municipality or fire protection district until the sum due has been fully paid. But this provision shall not relieve any corporation, company, or association from the payment of any loss upon any risk that may be taken in violation of this requirement.
    The amount of this license fee may be recovered from the corporation, company, association, or any third party which owes it, or from its agent, by an action brought by a foreign fire insurance board or fire protection district.
    The foreign fire insurance board or the secretary of the fire protection district, or the board's or secretary's authorized designee, may examine the books, records, and other papers and documents of a designated agent, corporation, company, or association for the purpose of verifying the correctness of the report of the amounts received for fire insurance.
    This subsection is applicable to receipts from contracts of marine fire insurance.
    (b) A foreign fire insurance board aggrieved by a violation of this Section may file suit in the Circuit Court in the county where the alleged violation occurred.
    (c) The regulation of a foreign fire insurance board and its license fees are exclusive powers and functions of the State. A home rule municipality may not regulate a foreign fire insurance board and its license fees. This Section is a denial and limitation of home rule powers and functions under subsection (h) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution.
(Source: P.A. 102-740, eff. 1-1-23.)

65 ILCS 5/11-10-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-10-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-10-2)
    Sec. 11-10-2. (a) A foreign fire insurance board shall be created by and among the sworn members of the fire department of each municipality with fewer than 500,000 inhabitants that has an organized fire department. The board shall consist of 7 trustees; the fire chief, who shall hold office by virtue of rank, and 6 members, who shall be elected at large by the sworn members of the department. If there is an insufficient number of candidates to fill all these positions, the number of board members may be reduced, but not to fewer than 3 trustees. All sworn members of the department shall be eligible to be elected as officers of the foreign fire insurance board. The members of this board shall annually elect officers. These officers shall be a chairman, a treasurer, and any other officers deemed necessary by the board. The members of the foreign fire insurance board shall make all needful rules and regulations with respect to the foreign fire insurance board and the management of the funds to be paid to the board. The foreign fire insurance board may establish, manage, and maintain an account for the holding and expenditure of all funds paid to the board. The foreign fire insurance board may contract for the purchase of goods and services using funds paid to the board. Contracting for services includes, but is not limited to, the procurement and payment of all accounting, legal, collection, or other professional services deemed by the board to be necessary to the execution of its duties under this Division using funds paid to the board. The foreign fire insurance board may sue all parties necessary to enforce its rights under this Section. The officers of the foreign fire insurance board shall develop and maintain a listing of those items that the board feels are appropriate expenditures under this Act. The treasurer of the foreign fire insurance board shall receive the funds paid as provided in Section 1 and shall pay out the funds upon the order of the foreign fire insurance board for the maintenance, use, and benefit of the department or as otherwise permitted by this Division. These funds shall be audited to verify that the funds have been expended by that board only for the maintenance, use, and benefit of the department using funds paid to the board. Contracting for services includes, but is not limited to, the procurement and payment of all accounting, legal, collection, or other professional services deemed by the board to be necessary to the execution of its duties under this Division using funds paid to the board.
    Disputes between a fire chief and the remaining members of a foreign fire insurance board concerning whether any expenditure of funds by the board is for the maintenance, use, or benefit of the department or for any other purpose authorized by this Division shall be resolved through binding arbitration, pursuant to a written arbitration agreement established by the foreign fire insurance board, that is recognized under the Uniform Arbitration Act. Arbitrations held pursuant to a written arbitration agreement are the exclusive remedy available for resolving such disputes.
    (b) As used in this subsection, "active member" means a member of the Chicago Fire Department who is not receiving a disability pension, retired, or a deferred pensioner of the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago.
    A department foreign fire insurance board is created within the Chicago Fire Department. The board shall consist of 7 trustees who shall be initially elected on or before January 1, 2019: the fire commissioner, who shall hold office by virtue of rank, and 6 elected trustees, who shall be elected at large by the sworn members of the department. If there is an insufficient number of candidates seeking election to each vacant trustee position, the number of board members is reduced to 5 trustees, including the fire commissioner of the department, until the next election cycle when there are enough active members seeking election to fill all 7 member seats. All active members are eligible to be elected as trustees of the department foreign fire insurance board. Of the trustees first elected, 3 trustees shall be elected to a 2-year term and 3 trustees shall be elected to a 3-year term. After the initial election, a trustee shall be elected for a term of 3 years. If a member of the board resigns, is removed, or is unable to continue serving on the board, the vacancy shall be filled by special election of the active members or, in the case of a vacancy that will exist for fewer than 180 days until the term expires, by appointment by majority vote of the members of the board.
    The members of the board shall annually elect officers. These officers shall be a chairman, treasurer, and secretary. The trustees of the board shall make rules and regulations with respect to the board and the management of the money appropriated to the board. The officers of the board shall develop and maintain a listing of those items that the board believes are appropriate expenditures under this subsection. The treasurer of the board shall give a sufficient bond to the City of Chicago. The cost of the bond shall be paid out of the moneys in the board's fund. The bond shall be conditioned upon the faithful performance by the treasurer of his or her duties under the rules and regulations provided for in this subsection. The treasurer of the board shall receive the appropriated proceeds and shall disburse the proceeds upon the order of the board for the maintenance, use, and benefit of the department consistent with this subsection. As part of the annual municipal audit, these funds shall be audited to verify that the funds have been expended lawfully by the board consistent with this subsection.
    Within 30 days after receipt of any foreign fire insurance proceeds by the City of Chicago, the City of Chicago shall transfer the proceeds to the board by depositing the proceeds into an account determined by the board, except that if the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 100th General Assembly is after July 31, 2018, then the City of Chicago shall, for budget year 2019 only, transfer only 50% of the proceeds to the board. Notwithstanding any other provision of law: 50% of the foreign fire insurance proceeds received by the board shall be used for the maintenance, use, benefit, or enhancement of fire stations or training facilities used by the active members of the fire department; 25% of the foreign fire insurance proceeds received by the board shall be used for the maintenance, use, benefit, or enhancement of emergency response vehicles, tools, and equipment used by the active members of the department; and 25% of the foreign fire insurance proceeds received by the board shall be used for the maintenance and enhancement of the department and for the use and benefit of the active members of the department in a manner otherwise consistent with this subsection. Foreign fire insurance proceeds may not be used to purchase, maintain, or enhance personal property of a member of the department, except for personal property used in the performance of his or her duties or training activities.
    (c) The provisions of this Section shall be the exclusive power of the State, pursuant to subsection (h) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Constitution.
(Source: P.A. 102-740, eff. 1-1-23.)

65 ILCS 5/11-10-2.5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-10-2.5)
    Sec. 11-10-2.5. Collection of licensing fees. A foreign fire insurance board created under this Division has the sole and exclusive authority to collect all licensing fees required to be paid by foreign fire insurance companies, corporations, associations, or third parties under this Division. This authority includes the right to designate a representative or agent authorized to collect such fees on their behalf.
    A board created pursuant to subsection (a) of Section 2 that does not collect licensing fees on its own accord, or that does not designate an authorized representative or agent to collect the fees on their behalf, shall have all fees collected on its behalf by a statewide organization of municipalities recognized under Section 1-8-1.
    Licensing fees collected from foreign fire insurance companies, corporations, associations, or third parties under a representative or agent authorized to do so by a foreign fire insurance board or by a statewide organization of municipalities recognized under Section 1-8-1 shall be paid promptly and directly to the treasurer of the foreign fire insurance board, less reasonable costs and expenses associated with the collection of the fees, as agreed to by the board.
(Source: P.A. 102-740, eff. 1-1-23.)

65 ILCS 5/11-10-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-10-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-10-3)
    Sec. 11-10-3. Any person, corporation, company, or association which violates any of the provisions of this Division 10 is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
(Source: P.A. 77-2500.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 11

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 11 heading)
PLANNING, ZONING AND URBAN REHABILITATION

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 11

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 11 heading)
DIVISION 11. URBAN REHABILITATION

65 ILCS 5/11-11-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-11-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-11-1)
    Sec. 11-11-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality have the following powers: (1) to acquire by purchase, condemnation or otherwise any improved or unimproved real property the acquisition of which is necessary or appropriate for the rehabilitation or redevelopment of any blighted or slum area or any conservation area as defined in Section 3 of the Urban Community Conservation Act; (2) to remove or demolish sub-standard or other buildings and structures from the property so acquired; (3) to hold or use any of such property for public uses; and (4) to sell, lease or exchange such property as is not required for the public purposes of the municipality. In case of sale or lease the provisions of Sections 11-76-1 through 11-76-3 shall govern except when such sale or lease is made to a public corporation or public agency, and except when the municipality is the Local Public Agency under an urban renewal project as defined in Section 11-11-2. Where a municipality is such a Local Public Agency the corporate authorities thereof shall have the same powers, and be subject to the same conditions, restrictions, limitations, penalties and definitions of terms, and employ the same modes of procedure in the conveyance of real property as are prescribed in Sections 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 (except omitting the provision requiring reimbursement of any public utility by the purchaser) of the "Urban Renewal Consolidation Act of 1961", approved August 15, 1961, as the same are now or may hereafter be amended, as fully as if provisions contained in said sections of the "Urban Renewal Consolidation Act of 1961" were set forth herein, except that the term "Department" as therein used shall, as applied to such municipality, mean the municipality as Local Public Agency. In case of exchange of property for property privately owned 3 disinterested appraisers shall be appointed to appraise the value of the property exchanged and such exchange shall not be made unless the property received by the municipality is equal to or greater in value than the property exchanged therefor, or if less than such value the difference shall be paid in money. For the purposes of this section, "blighted or slum area" means any area where buildings or improvements, by reason of dilapidation, overcrowding, faulty arrangement or design, lack of ventilation, light or sanitation facilities, deleterious land uses, or any combination of these factors, are a detriment to public safety, health or morals, and an area of not less in the aggregate than 2 acres has been designated by ordinance or resolution as an integrated project for rehabilitation or redevelopment.
    This amendatory Act of 1971 does not apply to any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 77-656.)

65 ILCS 5/11-11-1.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-11-1.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-11-1.1)
    Sec. 11-11-1.1. The corporate authorities of each municipality have the power to establish and operate a homestead program designed to rehabilitate or construct dwellings in presently blighted areas.
    "Homestead program" as used in this Section means a program of conveyances of unoccupied dwellings and vacant land, for nominal or no consideration, to heads of households 18 years of age or older who agree:
    (a) to rehabilitate or construct qualifying dwellings on such property;
    (b) to commence rehabilitation or construction within 60 days of conveyance;
    (c) to occupy such property as a principal resident for not less than 3 years, complying with applicable health and safety standards;
    (d) to permit reasonable periodic inspection by the municipality to determine compliance with the conditions of conveyance; and
    (e) to surrender and quit claim such property to the municipality, in a condition at least equivalent to that when first conveyed, upon determination of noncompliance.
    The corporate authorities shall have all powers necessary for the development and implementation of a homestead program, including but not limited to, the power to designate a homestead area, to enter into agreements with the federal government to receive repossessed homes, to establish guidelines for determining qualified recipients, to dispose of property by lottery or conveyance for nominal or no consideration, and to appoint a Homestead Board or designate a not-for-profit corporation as its agent to administer the program and establish standards of rehabilitation and construction.
(Source: P.A. 83-656.)

65 ILCS 5/11-11-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-11-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-11-2)
    Sec. 11-11-2. The corporate authorities of each municipality may borrow money or other property and accept contributions, capital grants, gifts, donations, services or other financial assistance from the United States of America, the Housing and Home Finance Agency or any other agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the United States of America for or in aid of an "Urban Renewal Project" as defined in the Act of Congress approved August 2, 1954, being Public Law 560-83rd Congress, known as the "Housing Act of 1954", and which the municipality is authorized to effectuate, and to this end the municipality may comply with such conditions and enter into such agreements upon such covenants, terms and conditions as the corporate authorities may deem necessary, appropriate, convenient or desirable. The corporate authorities may issue bonds, debentures, notes, special certificates or other evidences of indebtedness in order to secure loans made pursuant hereto. However, any such bonds, debentures, notes, special certificates or other evidence of indebtedness issued hereunder shall be payable solely out of the proceeds from the sale of real property acquired in the project area, out of any revenue from the operation, management or demolition of existing buildings or improvements of any real property acquired in such project area, out of such capital grants as the municipality may receive from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof, or out of any local cash or non-cash grants-in-aid, as defined in the Act of Congress approved July 15, 1949, being Public Law 171--81st Congress, known as the "Housing Act of 1949", as amended, including the Housing Act of 1954, which the municipality or public body or any other entity may make in connection with the implementation of such Urban Renewal Project. Any bonds issued under this Section as limited bonds as defined in Section 3 of the Local Government Debt Reform Act shall comply with the requirements of the Bond Issue Notification Act.
    Any municipality having a population of 500,000 or more may enter into a contract with the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof and agree to the extent authorized by law, to provide such local grants-in-aid. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, such contract may contain a provision pledging the municipality to provide such local grants-in-aid over a period of time, not to exceed 5 years from the date of such contract.
(Source: P.A. 89-655, eff. 1-1-97.)

65 ILCS 5/11-11-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-11-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-11-3)
    Sec. 11-11-3. In addition to all other powers granted municipalities, and not in derogation thereof, the corporate authorities of any municipality which is the Local Public Agency under an urban renewal project as defined in Section 11-11-2 shall have the same powers, and be subject to the same conditions, restrictions, limitations, penalties and definitions of terms, and employ the same modes of procedure in the incurrence of indebtedness and the issuance of bonds as are prescribed in Sections 27 and 28 of the "Urban Renewal Consolidation Act of 1961", approved August 15, 1961, as the same are now or may hereafter be amended, as fully as if provisions contained in said sections of the "Urban Renewal Consolidation Act of 1961" were set forth herein, except that the term "Department" as therein used shall, as applied to such municipality, mean the municipality as Local Public Agency.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 2217.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 11.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 11.1 heading)
DIVISION 11.1. FAIR HOUSING

65 ILCS 5/11-11.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-11.1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-11.1-1)
    Sec. 11-11.1-1. The corporate authorities of any municipality may enact ordinances prescribing fair housing practices, defining unfair housing practices, establishing Fair Housing or Human Relations Commissions and standards for the operation of such Commissions in the administering and enforcement of such ordinances, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, creed, ancestry, national origin, or physical or mental disability in the listing, sale, assignment, exchange, transfer, lease, rental or financing of real property for the purpose of the residential occupancy thereof, and prescribing penalties for violations of such ordinances.
    Such ordinances may provide for closed meetings of the Commissions or other administrative agencies responsible for administering and enforcing such ordinances for the purpose of conciliating complaints of discrimination and such meetings shall not be subject to the provisions of "An Act in relation to meetings", approved July 11, 1957, as amended. No final action for the imposition or recommendation of a penalty by such Commissions or agencies shall be taken, except at a meeting open to the public.
    To secure and guarantee the rights established by Sections 17, 18 and 19 of Article I of the Illinois Constitution, it is declared that any ordinance or standard enacted under the authority of this Section or under general home rule power and any standard, rule or regulation of such a Commission which prohibits, restricts, narrows or limits the housing choice of any person is unenforceable and void. Nothing in this amendatory Act of 1981 prohibits such a commission or a unit of local government from making special outreach efforts to inform members of minority groups of housing opportunities available in areas of majority white concentration and make similar efforts to inform the majority white population of available housing opportunities located in areas of minority concentration.
    This amendatory Act of 1981 applies to municipalities which are home rule units. Pursuant to Article VII, Section 6, paragraph (i) of the Illinois Constitution, this amendatory Act of 1981 is a limit on the power of municipalities that are home rule units.
(Source: P.A. 99-143, eff. 7-27-15.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 11.2

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 11.2 heading)
DIVISION 11.2. IMPROVEMENT OF GROUP RELATIONS

65 ILCS 5/11-11.2-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-11.2-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-11.2-1)
    Sec. 11-11.2-1. The corporate authorities of any municipality may perform such acts and promulgate such regulations as are necessary or proper for the promotion of harmonious relations between racial and economic groups within the municipality, including, but not limited to, the promotion and development of public education and information programs emphasizing the contributions of such groups to the historical and cultural development of the community and the nation, establishing vocational guidance and employment opportunity programs to assist members of minority racial and ethnic groups, establishment of programs to aid in locating housing for such minority groups, and to assist in the adjustment of such persons to living in urban environments.
(Source: P.A. 76-1021.)

65 ILCS 5/11-11.2-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-11.2-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-11.2-2)
    Sec. 11-11.2-2. For the purpose of carrying out the powers granted by this Division, the corporate authorities may employ such personnel and acquire by purchase or lease, such real or personal property as they deem necessary and may provide for the compensation of such personnel and other expenses in the annual appropriation ordinance through the use of corporate funds. Any municipality has the power to enter into contracts with any public or private agency undertaking such programs and authorize such agencies to act on behalf of the municipality. Such contracts may provide that the cost of all or a portion of such programs will be paid by the municipality. Any public or private agency acting under such contract shall report at least once each year to the corporate authorities of the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 76-1021.)

65 ILCS 5/11-11.2-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-11.2-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-11.2-3)
    Sec. 11-11.2-3. To assist in carrying out the powers granted in this Division, the corporate authorities may receive financial assistance from the United States, or any of its agencies or instrumentalities, or the State of Illinois, and undertake such responsibilities and comply with such conditions as may be required by law to receive such assistance. The corporate authorities may also receive gifts, donations, legacies, and other financial assistance from private persons, corporations or foundations, and devote such assistance to programs developed under this Division.
(Source: P.A. 83-388.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 12

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 12 heading)
DIVISION 12. PLAN COMMISSIONS

65 ILCS 5/11-12-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-12-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-12-4)
    Sec. 11-12-4. Every municipality may create a plan commission or a planning department or both. A plan commission shall be appointed by a mayor of a city or president of a village board subject to confirmation by the corporate authorities. Members of the plan commission shall reside within the municipality or within territory contiguous to the municipality and not more than one and one-half miles beyond the corporate limits and not included within any other municipality. A planning department shall be created, organized and staffed in such manner as the municipality may provide by ordinance. The plan commission shall consist of a chairman and members serving for such terms and such compensation, if any, as the corporate authorities of the municipality may prescribe by ordinance. The ordinance may provide that the plan commission shall have a paid secretary or staff or both. Any plan commission or planning department now existing and officially created by ordinance of any municipality may continue to function under the authority of such prior ordinance and any such plan commission or planning department shall have and exercise all the powers conferred by law as fully as if it had been created hereunder. Any municipality which has or shall hereafter create a plan commission or planning department may appropriate from any funds under its control and not otherwise appropriated, such sums as the corporate authorities may deem proper for the maintenance and operation of such plan commission or planning department, including the salaries of all paid members and employees; the development of a planning program; the preparation of regulations, projects and programs pertinent to the development, redevelopment and renewal of the municipality and such surrounding territory over which the municipality exercises subdivision jurisdiction; the preparation and revision of the official map and the exercise of such powers germane to the purposes for which it was created as may be conferred upon the plan commission or planning department by ordinance.
    Municipalities may accept, receive and expend funds, grants and services from the federal government or its agencies, or from the State of Illinois or its agencies or from private persons or corporations or foundations for planning purposes generally or for planning specific projects.
(Source: P.A. 76-601.)

65 ILCS 5/11-12-4.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-12-4.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-12-4.1)
    Sec. 11-12-4.1. Whenever a municipality of more than 500,000 population has created a plan commission pursuant to the provisions of this Division 12, every plan, design or other proposal by any public body or agency which requires the acquisition or disposition of real property within the territorial limits of the municipality by any public body or agency, or which changes the use of any real property owned or occupied by any public body or agency or the location of any improvement thereon within the territorial limits of the municipality, shall be referred to the plan commission by such public body or agency not less than 30 days prior to any election for the purpose of authorizing the borrowing of money for, or any action by such public body or agency to appropriate funds for, or to authorize such changes or the acquisition or disposition of such real property, but in no event shall such referral be less than 30 days prior to making such changes or acquiring or disposing of such real property. The plan commission shall review every such plan, design or other proposal and shall within 30 days after submission thereof report to the public body or agency having jurisdiction over such real property or improvement thereon concerning the conformity of the plan, design, or other proposal with the long range planning objectives of the municipality and with the official plan for the municipality or any part thereof if the same shall then be in effect as provided in Section 11-12-2. Such report shall be spread of record in the minutes or record of proceedings of such public body or agency. A report that any such plan, design, or other proposal is not in conformity with the long range planning objectives of the municipality, or the official plan for the municipality shall be accompanied by a written statement of the respects in which such conformity is lacking but such a report shall not bar the public body or agency having jurisdiction over such real property or improvement thereon from thereafter making such changes or acquiring or disposing of such real property. The failure of the plan commission to report on any such plan, design, or other proposal within 30 days after submission of the same to it, shall be deemed to be a report that such plan, design, or other proposal conforms in all respects with the long range planning objectives and the official plan of the municipality.
    As used in this section the terms "public body" or "agency" include the State of Illinois, any county, township, district including the Chicago Park District, school, authority, municipality, or any official, board, commission or other political corporation or subdivision of the State of Illinois, now or hereafter created, whether herein specifically mentioned or not.
(Source: P.A. 81-411.)

65 ILCS 5/11-12-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-12-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-12-5)
    Sec. 11-12-5. Every plan commission and planning department authorized by this Division 12 has the following powers and whenever in this Division 12 the term plan commission is used such term shall be deemed to include the term planning department:
        (1) To prepare and recommend to the corporate
    
authorities a comprehensive plan for the present and future development or redevelopment of the municipality. Such plan may be adopted in whole or in separate geographical or functional parts, each of which, when adopted, shall be the official comprehensive plan, or part thereof, of that municipality. This plan may include reasonable requirements with reference to streets, alleys, public grounds, and other improvements hereinafter specified. The plan, as recommended by the plan commission and as thereafter adopted in any municipality in this state, may be made applicable, by the terms thereof, to land situated within the corporate limits and contiguous territory not more than one and one-half miles beyond the corporate limits and not included in any municipality. Such plan may be implemented by ordinances (a) establishing reasonable standards of design for subdivisions and for resubdivisions of unimproved land and of areas subject to redevelopment in respect to public improvements as herein defined; (b) establishing reasonable requirements governing the location, width, course, and surfacing of public streets and highways, alleys, ways for public service facilities, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lights, parks, playgrounds, school grounds, size of lots to be used for residential purposes, storm water drainage, water supply and distribution, sanitary sewers, and sewage collection and treatment; and (c) may designate land suitable for annexation to the municipality and the recommended zoning classification for such land upon annexation.
        (2) To recommend changes, from time to time, in the
    
official comprehensive plan.
        (3) To prepare and recommend to the corporate
    
authorities, from time to time, plans for specific improvements in pursuance of the official comprehensive plan.
        (4) To give aid to the municipal officials charged
    
with the direction of projects for improvements embraced within the official plan, to further the making of these projects, and, generally, to promote the realization of the official comprehensive plan.
        (5) To prepare and recommend to the corporate
    
authorities schemes for regulating or forbidding structures or activities which may hinder access to solar energy necessary for the proper functioning of solar energy systems, as defined in Section 1.2 of the Comprehensive Solar Energy Act of 1977, or to recommend changes in such schemes.
        (6) To exercise such other powers germane to the
    
powers granted by this Article as may be conferred by the corporate authorities.
    For purposes of implementing ordinances regarding developer donations or impact fees, and specifically for expenditures thereof, "school grounds" is defined as including land or site improvements, which include school buildings or other infrastructure, including technological infrastructure, necessitated and specifically and uniquely attributed to the development or subdivision in question. This amendatory Act of the 93rd General Assembly applies to all impact fees or developer donations paid into a school district or held in a separate account or escrow fund by any school district or municipality for a school district.
(Source: P.A. 98-741, eff. 1-1-15; 99-78, eff. 7-20-15.)

65 ILCS 5/11-12-5.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-12-5.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-12-5.1)
    Sec. 11-12-5.1. School land donations. The governing board of a school district may submit to the corporate authorities of a municipality having a population of less than 500,000 which is served by the school district a written request that a meeting be held to discuss school land donations from a developer of a subdivision or resubdivision of land included within the area served by the school district. For the purposes of this Section, "school land donation" means a donation of land for public school purposes or a cash contribution in lieu thereof, or a combination of both.
(Source: P.A. 86-1023; 86-1039.)

65 ILCS 5/11-12-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-12-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-12-6)
    Sec. 11-12-6. An official comprehensive plan, or any amendment thereof, or addition thereto, proposed by a plan commission shall be effective in the municipality and contiguous area herein prescribed only after its formal adoption by the corporate authorities. Such plan shall be advisory and in and of itself shall not be construed to regulate or control the use of private property in any way, except as to such part thereof as has been implemented by ordinances duly enacted by the corporate authorities. At any time or times, before or after the adoption of the official comprehensive plan by the corporate authorities, such corporate authorities may designate by ordinance an official map, which map may consist of the whole area included within the official comprehensive plan or one or more separate geographical or functional parts, and may include all or any part of the contiguous unincorporated area within one and one-half miles from the corporate limits of the municipality. Such map or maps shall be made a part of the ordinance, which ordinance shall specifically state standard requirements of the municipality relating to size of streets, alleys, public ways, parks, playgrounds, school sites, other public grounds, and ways for public service facilities; the kind and quantity of materials which shall be used in the construction of streets, and alleys; and the kind and quality of materials for public service facilities as may be consistent with Illinois Commerce Commission or industry standards, and shall contain the standards required for drainage and sanitary sewers and collection and treatment of sewage. The map shall be drawn to scale, shall be reasonably accurate, and shall show north point, section lines and numbers, and streams.
    Said official comprehensive plan and the ordinance or ordinances including the official map shall be placed on file with the Municipal Clerk and shall be available at all times during business hours for public inspection. Copies of said plan, all ordinances implementing the same and including the official map, shall be made available to all interested parties upon payment of such sum as the corporate authorities shall determine to be adequate to reimburse the general fund of the municipality for the cost of printing and distributing the same.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 2757.)

65 ILCS 5/11-12-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-12-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-12-7)
    Sec. 11-12-7. The corporate authorities may initiate plans and maps by requesting the plan commission to prepare an official comprehensive plan and recommend the same, or may originate an official comprehensive plan, or a part thereof, or an amendment thereto, and may refer same or suggested changes in an existing comprehensive plan to the plan commission for its consideration and recommendation thereon. No comprehensive plan or amendment thereto shall be adopted that has not been submitted to the plan commission.
    The corporate authorities may adopt parts of a comprehensive plan recommended by a plan commission without adopting the entire comprehensive plan as recommended, or may modify or amend portions of a recommended comprehensive plan without a re-reference of same to the plan commission, and may adopt such comprehensive plan, as modified or amended. Such comprehensive plan, when adopted, shall be the official comprehensive plan, or part thereof, of that municipality.
    Upon submission by the corporate authorities of any suggested comprehensive plan, part thereof, or amendment to an existing comprehensive plan to the plan commission for consideration and recommendation, the corporate authorities may require a report thereon from the plan commission with its recommendation within 90 days from the date of such submission, and if the plan commission shall fail to make such report within such 90 days, then the corporate authorities may proceed to consider such comprehensive plan, or part thereof or amendment to an existing comprehensive plan, for adoption, including arranging for and holding of a public hearing thereon in accordance with the provisions hereinafter contained in the same manner as if the plan commission had made its recommendation.
    On and after the effective date of this amendatory act of 1961, an official comprehensive plan, or any amendment thereof, shall not be adopted by a municipality until notice and opportunity for public hearing have first been afforded in the manner herein provided. Upon submission of a comprehensive plan by the plan commission, or a proposed amendment to an existing comprehensive plan, the corporate authorities shall schedule a public hearing thereon, either before the plan commission or the corporate authorities. Not less than 15 days' notice of the proposed hearing, and the time and place thereof, shall be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county or counties in which the municipality and contiguous unincorporated territory are located. The hearing shall be informal, but all persons desiring to be heard in support or opposition to the comprehensive plan or amendment shall be afforded such opportunity, and may submit their statements, orally, in writing, or both. The hearing may be recessed to another date if not concluded, if notice of the time and place thereof is publicly announced at the hearing or is given by newspaper publication not less than 5 days prior to the recessed hearing.
    Within 90 days after the conclusion of the hearing, the corporate authorities, after consideration of the recommendation of the plan commission and such information as shall have been derived from the hearing, shall either adopt the comprehensive plan or amendment in whole or in part or reject the entire comprehensive plan or amendment. If adopted, the corporate authorities shall enact the ordinance including a map or maps as hereinbefore provided. In adopting an official comprehensive plan, except as herein otherwise provided, the corporate authorities shall be subject to the same limitations as to subject matter as apply to the plan commission. If at the expiration of such 90 days, the corporate authorities have taken no formal action, the comprehensive plan or amendment thereto may thereafter not be acted upon by the corporate authorities without again complying with the conditions of notice and hearing heretofore provided.
    No official map, or amendment or addition thereto, shall be ground for rejection of any plat of subdivision or resubdivision by the corporate authorities, if application for final approval of such subdivision or resubdivision is filed with the corporate authorities 15 days or more prior to the date on which the ordinance approving the official map, or amendment or addition thereto, is adopted.
    The comprehensive plan or amendment shall become effective upon the expiration of 10 days after the date of filing notice of the adoption of such comprehensive plan or amendment with the recorder of the county. Whenever used in this Section 11-12-7 the words "plans" or "comprehensive plan" shall be deemed to mean and include, where applicable, an official map or maps.
(Source: P.A. 83-358.)

65 ILCS 5/11-12-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-12-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-12-8)
    Sec. 11-12-8. Compliance of plat with map; designation of public lands; approval; bond; order; failure to act upon plat. The corporate authorities of the municipality shall determine whether a proposed plat of subdivision or resubdivision complies with the official map. To secure such determination, the person requesting the subdivision or resubdivision shall file four copies of a plat thereof with the clerk of the municipality, and shall furnish therewith four copies of all data necessary to show compliance with all applicable municipal regulations and shall make application for preliminary or final approval of the proposed plat.
    Whenever the reasonable requirements provided by the ordinance including the official map shall indicate the necessity for providing for a school site, park site, or other public lands within any proposed subdivision for which approval has been requested, and no such provision has been made therefor, the municipal authority may require that lands be designated for such public purpose before approving such plat. Whenever a final plat of subdivision, or part thereof, has been approved by the corporate authorities as complying with the official map and there is designated therein a school site, park site or other public land, the corporate authorities having jurisdiction of such use, be it a school board, park board or other authority, such authority shall acquire the land so designated by purchase or commence proceedings to acquire such land by condemnation within one year from the date of approval of such plat; and if it does not do so within such period of one year, the land so designated may then be used by the owners thereof in any other manner consistent with the ordinance including the official map and the zoning ordinance of the municipality.
    The corporate authorities may by ordinance provide that a plat of subdivision may be submitted initially to the plan commission for preliminary approval. The application for preliminary approval shall show location and width of proposed streets and public ways, shall indicate proposed location of sewers and storm drains, proposed dedication of public grounds, if any, lot sizes, proposed easements for public utilities, and proposed method of sewage and waste disposal, but need not contain specifications for proposed improvements.
    The plan Commission shall approve or disapprove the application for preliminary approval within 90 days from the date of the application or the filing by the applicant of the last item of required supporting data, whichever date is later, unless such time is extended by mutual consent. If such plat is disapproved, then within said 90 days the plan commission shall furnish to applicant in writing a statement setting forth the reason for disapproval and specifying with particularity the aspects in which the proposed plat fails to conform to the ordinances including official map. If such plat is approved the corporate authority shall accept or reject said plat within 30 days after its next regular stated meeting following the action of the plan commission. Preliminary approval shall not qualify a plat for recording.
    Application for final approval of a plat shall be made not later than one year after preliminary approval has been granted. This application must be supported by such drawings, specifications and bond as may be necessary to demonstrate compliance with all requirements of this statute and such regulations as the corporate authorities may provide by ordinance under authority of this statute. This Section is subject to the provisions of Section 11-39-3 of this Code.
    The applicant may elect to have final approval of a geographic part or parts of the plat that received preliminary approval, and may delay application for approval of other parts until a later date or dates beyond one year with the approval of the municipal authorities; provided, all facilities required to serve the part or parts for which final approval is sought have been provided. In such case only such part or parts of the plat as have received final approval shall be recorded.
    When a person submitting a plat of subdivision or resubdivision for final approval has supplied all drawings, maps and other documents required by the municipal ordinances to be furnished in support thereof, and if all such material meets all municipal requirements, the corporate authorities shall approve the proposed plat within 60 days from the date of filing the last required document or other paper or within 60 days from the date of filing application for final approval of the plat, whichever date is later. The applicant and the corporate authorities may mutually agree to extend the 60 day period.
    Except as provided in Section 3 of the Public Construction Bond Act, the corporate authorities may provide that any person, firm or corporation seeking approval of a subdivision or resubdivision map or plat shall post a good and sufficient cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or surety bond with the municipal clerk in a penal sum sufficient to cover the estimate made by the municipal engineer, or other authorized person, of expenditures, including but not limited to reasonable inspection fees to be borne by the applicant, necessary to conform to the requirements established and conditioned upon completion of said requirements in a reasonable time. The corporate authorities may, by ordinance, prescribe the form of the cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or surety bond and may require surety to be approved by the corporate authorities; provided, that a municipality may permit the depositing of cash or other security acceptable to the corporate authorities, to complete the improvements required in lieu of a bond if it shall so provide by ordinance; and further provided, that no bond or security shall be required to be filed until the corporate authorities have approved the plat in all other respects and have notified the applicant of such approval. If the corporate authorities require a cash bond, letter of credit, surety, or any other method to cover the costs and expenses and to insure completion of the requirements, the requirements shall be subject to the provisions of Section 11-39-3 of this Code.
    If the preliminary or final plat is approved, the municipal clerk shall attach a certified copy of the order or resolution of approval to a copy of the plat. If the proposed plat is disapproved, the order or resolution shall state the reasons for the disapproval, specifying with particularity the aspects in which the proposed plat fails to conform to the official map. A copy of the order or resolution shall be filed in the office of the municipal clerk.
    If the corporate authorities fail to act upon the final plat within the time prescribed the applicant may, after giving 5 days written notice to the corporate authorities, file a complaint for summary judgment in the circuit court and upon showing that the corporate authorities have failed to act within the time prescribed the court shall enter an order authorizing the recorder to record the plat as finally submitted without the approval of the corporate authorities. A plat so recorded shall have the same force and effect as though that plat had been approved by the corporate authorities. If the corporate authorities refuse to act upon the final plat within the time prescribed and if their failure to act thereon is wilful, upon such showing and upon proof of damages the municipality shall be liable therefor.
(Source: P.A. 91-328, eff. 1-1-00; 92-479, eff. 1-1-02.)

65 ILCS 5/11-12-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-12-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-12-9)
    Sec. 11-12-9. If unincorporated territory is within one and one-half miles of the boundaries of two or more corporate authorities that have adopted official plans, the corporate authorities involved may agree upon a line which shall mark the boundaries of the jurisdiction of each of the corporate authorities who have adopted such agreement. On and after September 24, 1987, such agreement may provide that one or more of the municipalities shall not annex territory which lies within the jurisdiction of any other municipality, as established by such line. In the absence of such a boundary line agreement, nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as a limitation on the power of any municipality to annex territory. In arriving at an agreement for a jurisdictional boundary line, the corporate authorities concerned shall give consideration to the natural flow of storm water drainage, and, when practical, shall include all of any single tract having common ownership within the jurisdiction of one corporate authority. Such agreement shall not become effective until copies thereof, certified as to adoption by the municipal clerks of the respective municipalities, have been filed in the Recorder's Office and made available in the office of the municipal clerk of each agreeing municipality.
    Any agreement for a jurisdictional boundary line shall be valid for such term of years as may be stated therein, but not to exceed 20 years, and if no term is stated, shall be valid for a term of 20 years. The term of such agreement may be extended, renewed or revised at the end of the initial or extended term thereof by further agreement of the municipalities.
    In the absence of such agreement, the jurisdiction of any one of the corporate authorities shall extend to a median line equidistant from its boundary and the boundary of the other corporate authority nearest to the boundary of the first corporate authority at any given point on the line.
    On and after January 1, 2006, no corporate authority may enter into an agreement pursuant to this Section unless, not less than 30 days and not more than 120 days prior to formal approval thereof by the corporate authority, it shall have first provided public notice of the proposed boundary agreement by both of the following:
        (1) the posting of a public notice for not less than
    
15 consecutive days in the same location at which notices of village board or city council meetings are posted; and
        (2) publication on at least one occasion in a
    
newspaper of general circulation within the territory that is subject to the proposed agreement.
The validity of a boundary agreement may not be legally challenged on the grounds that the notice as required by this Section was not properly given unless the challenge is initiated within 12 months after the formal approval of the boundary agreement.
    An agreement that addresses jurisdictional boundary lines shall be entirely unenforceable for any party thereto that subsequently enters into another agreement that addresses jurisdictional boundary lines that is in conflict with any of the terms of the first agreement without the consent of all parties to the first agreement. For purposes of this Section, it shall not be considered a "conflict" when a municipality that is a party to a jurisdictional boundary line agreement cedes property within its own jurisdiction to another municipality not a party to the same jurisdictional boundary line agreement.
    This amendatory Act of 1990 is declarative of the existing law and shall not be construed to modify or amend existing boundary line agreements, nor shall it be construed to create powers of a municipality not already in existence.
    Except for those provisions to take effect prospectively, this amendatory Act of the 94th General Assembly is declarative of existing law and shall not be construed to modify or amend existing boundary line agreements entered into on or before the effective date of this amendatory Act, nor shall it be construed to create powers of a municipality not already in existence on the effective date of this amendatory Act.
(Source: P.A. 99-292, eff. 8-6-15.)

65 ILCS 5/11-12-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-12-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-12-10)
    Sec. 11-12-10. The provisions of this amendatory Act of 1961 shall not affect the validity of any official plan or map adopted and in force prior to the effective date hereof.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 2757.)

65 ILCS 5/11-12-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-12-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-12-11)
    Sec. 11-12-11. If a municipality has adopted an official plan or map pursuant to the authority granted by this Division 12, the territory subject to that plan shall be exempt from the application of any less restrictive rules or regulations adopted by a County Board under the provisions of Section 5-1042 of the Counties Code.
(Source: P.A. 86-1475.)

65 ILCS 5/11-12-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-12-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-12-12)
    Sec. 11-12-12. No map or plat of any subdivision presented for record affecting land (1) within the corporate limits of any municipality which has heretofore adopted, or shall hereafter adopt an ordinance including an official map in the manner prescribed in this Division 12, or (2) within contiguous territory which is not more than 1 1/2 miles beyond the corporate limits of an adopting municipality, shall be entitled to record or shall be valid unless the subdivision shown thereon provides for streets, alleys, public ways, ways for public service facilities, storm and flood water run-off channels and basins, and public grounds, in conformity with the applicable requirements of the ordinances including the official map; provided, that a certificate of approval by the corporate authorities, certified by the clerk of the municipality in whose jurisdiction the land is located, or a certified copy of an order of the circuit court directing the recording as provided in Section 11-12-8, shall be sufficient evidence of compliance with this section upon which the recorder may accept the plat for recording.
    The provisions of this Section do not apply to any plat for consolidation of 2 or more contiguous parcels, located within any territory that is outside of the corporate limits of a municipality but within a county that has adopted a subdivision ordinance and that has a population of more than 250,000, into a smaller number of parcels if the sole purpose of the consolidation is to bring a non-conforming parcel into conformance with local zoning requirements. The exemption created by this amendatory Act of the 92nd General Assembly does not apply to a plat for consolidation for an area in excess of 10 acres or to any consolidation that results in a plat of more than 10 individual lots following the consolidation. If the county receives a request to approve a plat for consolidation pursuant to this Section, the county must notify all municipalities located within 1 1/2 miles of the subject property within 10 days after receiving the request.
(Source: P.A. 92-361, eff. 1-1-02.)

65 ILCS 5/11-12-13

    (65 ILCS 5/11-12-13)
    Sec. 11-12-13. Joint plan commissions. Whenever the corporate authorities of 2 or more municipalities having a population less than 500,000 determine that unincorporated land and territory lying adjacent to any one or more of such municipalities, or land and territory comprising a portion of such municipalities, or land and territory both lying adjacent to such municipalities and being a part of such municipalities forms a contiguous region and such land and territory (i) is or was formerly owned by the United States of America or any department thereof, (ii) is located entirely within a county having a population of not less than 500,000 nor more than 1,000,000 persons, (iii) has been annexed or is intended to be annexed to one or more of such municipalities, and (iv) comprises not less than 500 nor more than 800 acres, the said corporate authorities are hereby empowered, by intergovernmental agreement between or among the municipalities, to define the boundaries of such region and to create a joint plan commission having one, some, or all of the powers set forth in this Section.
    (1) Membership of joint plan commissions. The joint plan commission shall consist of such number of persons known as "members" as shall be set forth in the intergovernmental agreement. The parties, acting by and through their mayors or village presidents with the advice and consent of each of their respective corporate authorities, shall appoint the members who shall hold office as set forth in such intergovernmental agreement. If authorized to do so by such intergovernmental agreement, the joint plan commission may employ a staff to assist in the administration and enforcement of zoning and building codes or ordinances throughout the region.
    (2) Powers and duties of joint plan commissions. The corporate authorities by such intergovernmental agreement may provide for the joint plan commission to have all or some of the functions, powers and duties contained in Divisions 12, 13, 14, and 15 of this Article 11 of this Code.
        (a) The joint plan commission shall be a
    
recommendatory body only and all recommendations thereof shall be advisory to all of the corporate authorities of the municipalities which have entered into such intergovernmental agreement and affect only that incorporated land and territory of the region lying within the corporate limits of such municipalities.
        (b) Such intergovernmental agreement may further
    
authorize such joint plan commission exclusive jurisdiction to apply and enforce the respective zoning and building codes and other applicable codes of each municipality concerning the land within the region lying within the respective corporate limits of such municipality and may provide for immediate removal of such region from the jurisdiction of such municipalities' plan commissions, zoning boards of appeal, and other bodies or officials authorized to exercise such powers and duties.
        (c) Such intergovernmental agreement may authorize
    
such joint plan commission to establish rules and procedures consistent with this Section as may be necessary to carry out the terms of such intergovernmental agreement.
    (3) Conflict resolution.
            (a) In order to become effective in matters
        
within its jurisdiction, a recommendation of any such joint plan commission pursuant to this Section shall require the approval set forth in the intergovernmental agreement. The intergovernmental agreement creating a joint plan commission shall establish procedures for the consideration and approval or disapproval by such municipalities of the joint plan commission's recommendation, and for the resolution between or among the municipalities of disputes or differences arising from any recommendation of the joint plan commission. Once effective, any such recommendation regarding rezoning, variations, or special uses shall require the adoption of a suitable ordinance by the corporate authorities of only that municipality within whose corporate limits lies the land and territory which is the subject of such recommendation.
            (b) Any party to such intergovernmental agreement
        
may by civil action, mandamus, injunction or other proceeding, enforce and compel performance of the agreement.
    This amendatory Act of 1996 shall not be a limitation on home rule powers.
(Source: P.A. 89-666, eff. 8-14-96.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 12.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 12.1 heading)
DIVISION 12.1. REVENUE BONDS FOR CONSERVATION
PLAN AREAS

65 ILCS 5/11-12.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-12.1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-12.1-1)
    Sec. 11-12.1-1. Any municipality which has a Conservation Board or Department of Urban Renewal, pursuant to the "Urban Community Conservation Act", as heretofore and hereafter amended, or the "Urban Renewal Consolidation Act of 1961", enacted by the Seventy-Second General Assembly, as the case may be, may borrow money and issue and sell bonds in one or more series and in such amount, or amounts, as the corporate authorities may determine for the purpose of creating, owning and managing a pool of funds for the purchase of mortgage loans on properties within any area affected by a Conservation Plan approved by the municipality pursuant to the "Urban Community Conservation Act" or the "Urban Renewal Consolidation Act of 1961", enacted by the Seventy-Second General Assembly, as such acts are heretofore and hereafter amended, and to sell and refund and refinance the same from time to time as often as shall be advantageous and to the public interest to do so. Any bonds issued under this Section as limited bonds as defined in Section 3 of the Local Government Debt Reform Act shall comply with the requirements of the Bond Issue Notification Act.
(Source: P.A. 89-655, eff. 1-1-97.)

65 ILCS 5/11-12.1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-12.1-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-12.1-2)
    Sec. 11-12.1-2. All bonds issued under the authority of this Division 12.1 shall bear interest at not more than the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, payable semi-annually, and may be sold by the corporate authorities in such manner as they may deem best in the public interest; provided, however, such bonds shall be sold at such price that the interest cost of the proceeds therefrom will not exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, based on the average maturity of such bonds and computed according to standard tables of bond values. Such bonds shall be payable solely and only from the revenues to be derived from loans of the proceeds thereof, as hereinafter provided, to owners of property within any area affected by a Conservation Plan approved by the municipality pursuant to the "Urban Community Conservation Act", as amended, or the "Urban Renewal Consolidation Act of 1961", as amended, and shall be secured by a pledge of such loans and all security appertaining thereto.
    Such bonds, when issued, shall have all of the qualities of negotiable instruments under the Law Merchant and the Uniform Commercial Code. Such bonds may bear such date, or dates, and may mature at such time, or times, not exceeding 30 years from their date or dates, and may be in such form, carry such registration privilege, may be payable at such place or places, may be subject to such terms of redemption, prior to maturity, with or without premium, as so stated on the face of the bond, and contain such terms and covenants, all as may be provided by ordinance authorizing the issuance of such bonds. Such bonds shall be executed by such officers as the corporate authorities shall designate in the ordinance. Any bonds bearing the signatures of officers in office at the date of signing thereof shall be valid and binding for all purposes, notwithstanding that before delivery thereof any or all such persons whose signatures appear thereon shall cease to be such officers.
    Each bond shall state upon its face that it is payable solely and only from the revenues to be derived from purchased loans of the proceeds thereof to the owners of property within any area affected by a Conservation Plan approved by the municipality pursuant to the "Urban Community Conservation Act", as amended, or the "Urban Renewal Consolidation Act of 1961", as amended, and shall state upon its face that it does not constitute an obligation of the city, village or incorporated town within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation or provision.
    The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/11-12.1-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-12.1-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-12.1-3)
    Sec. 11-12.1-3. All loans purchased hereunder shall be to owners of real property in areas affected by a Conservation Plan approved by the municipality pursuant to the above named Acts, shall be conditioned upon full compliance by such owners with the terms and provisions of such approved Conservation Plan and shall be secured by a first mortgage note or notes and lien upon such real property, which mortgage shall be insured by the Federal Housing Commissioner of the United States of America against loss in accordance with the provisions of the National Housing Act of the United States in force at the time of the making of such loan.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 3702.)

65 ILCS 5/11-12.1-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-12.1-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-12.1-4)
    Sec. 11-12.1-4. The corporate authorities of any such municipality availing themselves of the provisions of this Division 12.1 shall adopt an ordinance describing a Conservation Area or Areas, as that term is defined in the above named Acts, within which the proceeds of the sale of such bonds shall be made available for purchase of loans, which shall be placed on file in the office of the clerk of such municipality and which shall be open for the inspection of the public. Such ordinance shall fix the amount of the revenue bonds proposed to be issued, the maturity or maturities, the interest rate, and all details in respect thereof. Such ordinance shall contain such covenants or restrictions as may be deemed necessary or advisable by the corporate authorities and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such ordinance shall contain such covenants as may be determined by the corporate authorities as to:
    a. The issuance of additional series of bonds that may thereafter be issued, payable from the revenues derived from purchased loans of such proceeds to the owners of real property within Conservation Areas affected by an approved Conservation Plan as hereinbefore provided.
    b. The pledge by the municipality of all investments and loans made from the sale of such revenue bonds as security for the payment of such revenue bonds and authorization of the execution of such agreements or collateral trust indentures necessary to accomplish such pledge.
    c. Operation, maintenance, management, accounting and auditing and the keeping of records, reports and audits of the operation of such mortgage loan fund.
    d. Limiting the right of the municipality to invest the funds derived from the sale of such revenue bonds in first mortgages on real property within Conservation Areas affected by approved Conservation Plans and which mortgages shall be insured against loss by the Federal Housing Commissioner pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Housing Act as hereinbefore provided. Pending the investment of such fund, the municipality may invest such fund in good interest paying securities such as are authorized by law for the investment of public funds, there to remain until the same is needed for proceeding hereunder.
    e. The obligation of the municipality to properly administer the mortgage loan fund, to collect the principal and interest payable upon loans as herein provided, to enforce its rights with respect to such mortgage notes and security, in the event of default therein to take proper action to enforce its rights in the collection of such mortgage notes and foreclosure of the security therein pledged, and to secure the benefit of the insurance against loss of such mortgage by the Federal Housing Commissioner of the United States of America in accordance with the provisions of the National Housing Act of the United States and to apply the proceeds of such mortgage loan fund to the payments of interest and principal on account of the revenue bonds issued and sold thereunder.
    f. The designation of a committee of bondholders to consult with and advise the municipality in the administration of the mortgage loan fund.
    g. Fixing procedure by which the terms of any contract with the holders of the bonds may be amended, the amount of bonds the holders of which must consent thereto, and the manner in which such consent may be given.
    h. Providing for the establishment of suitable reserves and regulating the cost of administration in the operation, management and supervision of such mortgage fund.
    i. Such covenants as may be deemed necessary or desirable to assure successful operation of such mortgage loan fund and prompt payment of the principal of and interest upon bonds so authorized.
    After such ordinance has been adopted and approved, it shall be published once in a newspaper published and having a general circulation in such municipality or, if there be no such newspaper published in such municipality, then the ordinance should be posted in at least 5 of the most public places in such municipality and shall become effective 10 days after publication or posting thereof.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 3702.)

65 ILCS 5/11-12.1-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-12.1-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-12.1-5)
    Sec. 11-12.1-5. Whenever revenue bonds are issued and outstanding under this Division 12.1, the entire revenues derived from the operation of the mortgage loan fund thereby created shall be set aside as collected and deposited in a separate fund, separate and apart from all other funds of such municipality, which special fund shall be used only in paying the cost of operation, maintenance and supervision of such mortgage loan fund and paying the principal of and interest upon the revenue bonds of such municipality issued under this Division 12.1 in such order or priority as shall be provided by the respective ordinance authorizing revenue bonds; provided, however, no priority accorded by such an ordinance may be impaired by a subsequent ordinance authorizing revenue bonds unless specifically so permitted by a covenant of the kind authorized to be included in an ordinance by Section 11-12.1-4. After all such bonds have been paid, such revenues shall then be applied for the retirement of any other outstanding bonds issued by the municipality under this Division 12.1. After all such bonds issued under this Division 12.1 have been paid, such revenues may be transferred to the general corporate fund of any such municipality, only when and in the manner permitted and authorized in accordance with the covenants and provisions and terms of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of any bonds under the provisions of this Division 12.1.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 3702.)

65 ILCS 5/11-12.1-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-12.1-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-12.1-6)
    Sec. 11-12.1-6. The provisions of this Division 12.1 and of any ordinance or other proceeding authorizing the issuance of bonds under this Division 12.1 shall constitute a contract with the holders of such bonds and any holder of a bond or bonds or any of the coupons of any bond or bonds of such municipality issued under this Division 12.1 may by action, mandamus, injunction or other proceeding, enforce and compel the performance of all duties required by this Division 12.1 including the application of income and revenue from such mortgage loan fund and the faithful performance of any agreement or collateral trust indentures securing the payment of such bonds.
(Source: P.A. 83-345.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 13

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 13 heading)
DIVISION 13. ZONING

65 ILCS 5/11-13-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-13-1)
    Sec. 11-13-1. To the end that adequate light, pure air, and safety from fire and other dangers may be secured, that the taxable value of land and buildings throughout the municipality may be conserved, that congestion in the public streets may be lessened or avoided, that the hazards to persons and damage to property resulting from the accumulation or runoff of storm or flood waters may be lessened or avoided, and that the public health, safety, comfort, morals, and welfare may otherwise be promoted, and to insure and facilitate the preservation of sites, areas, and structures of historical, architectural and aesthetic importance; the corporate authorities in each municipality have the following powers:
        (1) to regulate and limit the height and bulk of
    
buildings hereafter to be erected;
        (2) to establish, regulate and limit, subject to the
    
provisions of Division 14 of this Article 11, the building or set-back lines on or along any street, traffic-way, drive, parkway or storm or floodwater runoff channel or basin;
        (3) to regulate and limit the intensity of the use of
    
lot areas, and to regulate and determine the area of open spaces, within and surrounding such buildings;
        (4) to classify, regulate and restrict the location
    
of trades and industries and the location of buildings designed for specified industrial, business, residential, and other uses;
        (5) to divide the entire municipality into districts
    
of such number, shape, area, and of such different classes (according to use of land and buildings, height and bulk of buildings, intensity of the use of lot area, area of open spaces, or other classification) as may be deemed best suited to carry out the purposes of this Division 13;
        (6) to fix standards to which buildings or structures
    
therein shall conform;
        (7) to prohibit uses, buildings, or structures
    
incompatible with the character of such districts;
        (8) to prevent additions to and alteration or
    
remodeling of existing buildings or structures in such a way as to avoid the restrictions and limitations lawfully imposed under this Division 13;
        (9) to classify, to regulate and restrict the use of
    
property on the basis of family relationship, which family relationship may be defined as one or more persons each related to the other by blood, marriage or adoption and maintaining a common household;
        (10) to regulate or forbid any structure or activity
    
which may hinder access to solar energy necessary for the proper functioning of a solar energy system, as defined in Section 1.2 of the Comprehensive Solar Energy Act of 1977;
        (11) to require the creation and preservation of
    
affordable housing, including the power to provide increased density or other zoning incentives to developers who are creating, establishing, or preserving affordable housing; and
        (12) to establish local standards solely for the
    
review of the exterior design of buildings and structures, excluding utility facilities and outdoor off-premises advertising signs, and designate a board or commission to implement the review process; except that, other than reasonable restrictions as to size, no home rule or non-home rule municipality may prohibit the display of outdoor political campaign signs on residential property during any period of time, the regulation of these signs being a power and function of the State and, therefor, this item (12) is a denial and limitation of concurrent home rule powers and functions under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution.
    The powers enumerated may be exercised within the corporate limits or within contiguous territory not more than one and one-half miles beyond the corporate limits and not included within any municipality. However, if any municipality adopts a plan pursuant to Division 12 of Article 11 which plan includes in its provisions a provision that the plan applies to such contiguous territory not more than one and one-half miles beyond the corporate limits and not included in any municipality, then no other municipality shall adopt a plan that shall apply to any territory included within the territory provided in the plan first so adopted by another municipality. No municipality shall exercise any power set forth in this Division 13 outside the corporate limits thereof, if the county in which such municipality is situated has adopted "An Act in relation to county zoning", approved June 12, 1935, as amended. Nothing in this Section prevents a municipality of more than 112,000 population located in a county of less than 185,000 population that has adopted a zoning ordinance and the county that adopted the zoning ordinance from entering into an intergovernmental agreement that allows the municipality to exercise its zoning powers beyond its territorial limits; provided, however, that the intergovernmental agreement must be limited to the territory within the municipality's planning jurisdiction as defined by law or any existing boundary agreement. The county and the municipality must amend their individual zoning maps in the same manner as other zoning changes are incorporated into revised zoning maps. No such intergovernmental agreement may authorize a municipality to exercise its zoning powers, other than powers that a county may exercise under Section 5-12001 of the Counties Code, with respect to land used for agricultural purposes. This amendatory Act of the 92nd General Assembly is declarative of existing law. No municipality may exercise any power set forth in this Division 13 outside the corporate limits of the municipality with respect to a facility of a telecommunications carrier defined in Section 5-12001.1 of the Counties Code.
    Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, 30 days prior to the issuance of any permits for a new telecommunications facility within 1.5 miles of a municipality, the telecommunications carrier constructing the facility shall provide written notice of its intent to construct the facility. The notice shall include, but not be limited to, the following information: (i) the name, address, and telephone number of the company responsible for the construction of the facility, (ii) the address and telephone number of the governmental entity that is to issue the building permit for the telecommunications facility, (iii) a site plan and site map of sufficient specificity to indicate both the location of the parcel where the telecommunications facility is to be constructed and the location of all the telecommunications facilities within that parcel, and (iv) the property index number and common address of the parcel where the telecommunications facility is to be located. The notice shall not contain any material that appears to be an advertisement for the telecommunications carrier or any services provided by the telecommunications carrier. The notice shall be provided in person, by overnight private courier, or by certified mail to all owners of property within 250 feet of the parcel in which the telecommunications carrier has a leasehold or ownership interest. For the purposes of this notice requirement, "owners" means those persons or entities identified from the authentic tax records of the county in which the telecommunications facility is to be located. If, after a bona fide effort by the telecommunications carrier to determine the owner and his or her address, the owner of the property on whom the notice must be served cannot be found at the owner's last known address, or if the mailed notice is returned because the owner cannot be found at the last known address, the notice requirement of this paragraph is deemed satisfied. For the purposes of this paragraph, "facility" means that term as it is defined in Section 5-12001.1 of the Counties Code.
    If a municipality adopts a zoning plan covering an area outside its corporate limits, the plan adopted shall be reasonable with respect to the area outside the corporate limits so that future development will not be hindered or impaired; it is reasonable for a municipality to regulate or prohibit the extraction of sand, gravel, or limestone even when those activities are related to an agricultural purpose. If all or any part of the area outside the corporate limits of a municipality which has been zoned in accordance with the provisions of this Division 13 is annexed to another municipality or municipalities, the annexing unit shall thereafter exercise all zoning powers and regulations over the annexed area.
    In all ordinances passed under the authority of this Division 13, due allowance shall be made for existing conditions, the conservation of property values, the direction of building development to the best advantage of the entire municipality and the uses to which the property is devoted at the time of the enactment of such an ordinance. The powers conferred by this Division 13 shall not be exercised so as to deprive the owner of any existing property of its use or maintenance for the purpose to which it is then lawfully devoted, but provisions may be made for the gradual elimination of uses, buildings and structures which are incompatible with the character of the districts in which they are made or located, including, without being limited thereto, provisions (a) for the elimination of such uses of unimproved lands or lot areas when the existing rights of the persons in possession thereof are terminated or when the uses to which they are devoted are discontinued; (b) for the elimination of uses to which such buildings and structures are devoted, if they are adaptable for permitted uses; and (c) for the elimination of such buildings and structures when they are destroyed or damaged in major part, or when they have reached the age fixed by the corporate authorities of the municipality as the normal useful life of such buildings or structures.
    This amendatory Act of 1971 does not apply to any municipality which is a home rule unit, except as provided in item (12).
(Source: P.A. 96-904, eff. 1-1-11; 97-496, eff. 8-22-11.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-1.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-1.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-13-1.1)
    Sec. 11-13-1.1. The corporate authorities of any municipality may in its ordinances passed under the authority of this Division 13 provide for the classification of special uses. Such uses may include but are not limited to public and quasi-public uses affected with the public interest, uses which may have a unique, special or unusual impact upon the use or enjoyment of neighboring property, and planned developments. A use may be a permitted use in one or more zoning districts, and a special use in one or more other zoning districts. A special use shall be permitted only after a public hearing before some commission or committee designated by the corporate authorities, with prior notice thereof given in the manner as provided in Section 11-13-6 and 11-13-7. Any notice required by this Section need not include a metes and bounds legal description of the area classified for special uses, provided that the notice includes: (i) the common street address or addresses and (ii) the property index number ("PIN") or numbers of all the parcels of real property contained in the area classified for special uses. A special use shall be permitted only upon evidence that such use meets standards established for such classification in the ordinances, and the granting of permission therefor may be subject to conditions reasonably necessary to meet such standards. In addition, any proposed special use which fails to receive the approval of the commission or committee designated by the corporate authorities to hold the public hearing shall not be approved by the corporate authorities except by a favorable majority vote of all alderpersons, commissioners or trustees of the municipality then holding office; however, the corporate authorities may by ordinance increase the vote requirement to two-thirds of all alderpersons, commissioners or trustees of the municipality then holding office.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-1.2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-1.2)
    Sec. 11-13-1.2. Waiver of building, inspection, and construction fees.
    (a) As used in this Section, "disaster" includes, but is not limited to, an occurrence or threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property resulting from any natural or technological cause, including, but not limited to, fire, flood, earthquake, wind, storm, hazardous materials spill, or other water contamination, epidemic, air contamination, blight, extended periods of severe, and inclement weather, drought, infestation, critical shortages of essential fuels and energy, explosion, riot, hostile military or paramilitary action, public health emergencies, or acts of domestic terrorism.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a city council of a municipality may, by resolution, waive any fees or costs associated with a permit, inspection, or certification of occupancy required by law for construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, movement to another site, removal, or demolition of a manufactured home, building, dwelling, or structure, either commercial or residential, damaged as a result of a disaster, emergency, weather event, or for any reason deemed warranted in the interests of public safety, welfare, and recovery of the community by the city council of the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 102-24, eff. 6-25-21.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-1.5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-1.5)
    Sec. 11-13-1.5. Amateur radio communications; antenna regulations. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, no ordinance or resolution may be adopted or enforced by a municipality after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly that affects the placement, screening, or height of antennas or antenna support structures that are used for amateur radio communications unless the ordinance or resolution: (i) has a reasonable and clearly defined aesthetic, public health, or safety objective and represents the minimum practical regulation that is necessary to accomplish the objectives; and (ii) reasonably accommodates amateur radio communications.
    A municipality may not regulate the antennas or antenna support structures that are used for amateur radio communications in a manner inconsistent with this Section. This Section is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of powers and functions exercised by the State.
(Source: P.A. 97-720, eff. 6-29-12.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-13-2)
    Sec. 11-13-2. The corporate authorities in each municipality which desires to exercise the powers conferred by this Division 13, or who have exercised such power and desire to adopt a new ordinance, shall provide for a zoning commission with the duty to recommend the boundaries of districts and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein. The commission shall be appointed by the mayor or president, subject to confirmation by the corporate authorities. The commission shall prepare a tentative report and a proposed zoning ordinance for the entire municipality. After the preparation of such a tentative report and ordinance, the commission shall hold a hearing thereon and shall afford persons interested an opportunity to be heard. Notice of the hearing shall be published at least once, not more than 30 nor less than 15 days before the hearing, in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers published in the county in which the municipality is located and having a general circulation within the municipality. The notice shall state the time and place of the hearing and the place where copies of the proposed ordinance will be accessible for examination by interested persons. The hearing may be adjourned from time to time.
    Within 30 days after the final adjournment of the hearing the commission shall make a final report and submit a proposed ordinance for the entire municipality to the corporate authorities. The corporate authorities may enact the ordinance with or without change, or may refer it back to the commission for further consideration. The zoning commission shall cease to exist upon the adoption of a zoning ordinance for the entire municipality.
(Source: P.A. 80-452.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-13-3)
    Sec. 11-13-3. (a) All ordinances passed under the terms of this Division 13 shall be enforced by those officers of the municipality that are designated by ordinance.
    (b) In municipalities having a population of more than 500,000 the city council may provide for the appointment of a board of appeals consisting of 5 members to serve respectively for the following terms: one for one year, one for 2 years, one for 3 years, one for 4 years, and one for 5 years, the successor to each member so appointed to serve for a term of 5 years.
    (c) The city council in cities and the president and board of trustees in villages and incorporated towns, having a population of less than 500,000, may provide for the appointment of a board of appeals consisting of 7 members to serve respectively for the following terms: one for one year, one for 2 years, one for 3 years, one for 4 years, one for 5 years, one for 6 years, and one for 7 years, the successor to each member so appointed to serve for a term of 5 years.
    (d) In any municipality with a population under 5,000 that has an appointed board of appeals, a proposition to elect the board of appeals at large shall be submitted to the electors as provided in this subsection.
    Electors of the municipality equal to not less than 10% of the total vote cast for all candidates for mayor or president in the last preceding municipal election for that office may petition for the submission to a vote of the electors of the municipality the proposition whether the board of appeals shall be elected at large. The petition shall be filed with the municipal clerk in accordance with the general election law. The clerk shall certify the proposition to the proper election authorities who shall submit the proposition at an election in accordance with the general election law.
    The proposition shall be in substantially the following form: "Shall the city (or village or incorporated town) of (insert name) elect the zoning board of appeals at large instead of having an appointed board of appeals?"
    If a majority of those voting on the proposition vote in favor of it, then the board of appeals shall be elected at large at the next general municipal election held at least 120 days after the referendum approval. At the initial election, 4 members shall be elected for 2-year terms and 3 members shall be elected for 4-year terms; thereafter all terms shall be for 4 years. Upon the election and qualification of the initial elected board of appeals, the terms of all sitting members of the board of appeals shall expire.
    (e) One of the members of an appointed board shall be named as chairman at the time of his or her appointment. If members are elected, the members shall select a chairman. The amount of compensation to be paid to members, if any, shall be fixed by the corporate authorities. The appointing authority has the power to remove any appointed member for cause and after public hearing. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term of the member whose place has become vacant. Vacancies shall be filled by the appointing authority in the case of an appointed board or by those who would otherwise be the appointing authority in the case of an elected board. All meetings of the board of appeals shall be held at the call of the chairman and at other times as the board may determine. The chairman, or in his or her absence the acting chairman, may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses. All meetings of the board shall be open to the public. The board shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member upon every question, or if absent or failing to vote, indicating that fact, and shall also keep records of its examinations and other official actions. No hearing shall be conducted without a quorum of the board being present. A quorum shall consist of a majority of all the members. Any absent member who certifies that he or she has read the transcript of the proceedings before the board may vote upon any question before the board. Every rule or regulation and its amendment or repeal and every order, requirement, decision, or determination of the board shall immediately be filed in the office of the board and shall be a public record.
    (f) In all municipalities the board of appeals shall hear and decide appeals from and review any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative official charged with the enforcement of any ordinance adopted under this Division 13.
    (g) In all municipalities the board of appeals shall also hear and decide all matters referred to it or upon which it is required to pass under such an ordinance. The concurring vote of 3 members of the board, in municipalities having a population of more than 500,000, and of 4 members of the board, in municipalities having a population of less than 500,000, is necessary to reverse any order, requirement, decision, or determination of such an administrative official, to decide in favor of the applicant any matter upon which it is required to pass under such an ordinance or to effect any variation in the ordinance, or to recommend any variation or modification in the ordinance to the corporate authorities.
(Source: P.A. 87-535.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-3.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-3.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-13-3.1)
    Sec. 11-13-3.1. In municipalities of less than 500,000 inhabitants no change shall be made in the zoning ordinance nor shall any zoning variation be granted within 6 months after the date upon which an official plan is adopted by the corporate authorities unless such change in the zoning ordinance or such variation is approved by a two-thirds vote of the corporate authorities or the zoning board of appeals then holding office, as the case may be.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3425)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-13-4)
    Sec. 11-13-4. In municipalities of 500,000 or more population, the regulations authorized by this Division 13 may be varied in their application only by the board of appeals of the municipality, subject to the power of the corporate authorities to prohibit, in whole or in part, the granting of variations in respect to the classification, regulation and restriction of the location of trades and industries and the location of buildings designed for specified industrial, business, residential and other uses. Variations shall be permitted by the board of appeals only when they are in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the regulations and only in cases where there are practical difficulties or particular hardship in the way of carrying out the strict letter of any of those regulations relating to the use, construction, or alteration of buildings or structures or the use of land. In its consideration of the standards of practical difficulties or particular hardship, the board of appeals shall require evidence that (1) the property in question cannot yield a reasonable return if permitted to be used only under the conditions allowed by the regulations in that zone; and (2) the plight of the owner is due to unique circumstances; and (3) the variation, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. A variation shall be permitted only if the evidence, in the judgment of the board of appeals, sustains each of the 3 conditions enumerated. The corporate authorities may provide general or specific rules implementing, but not inconsistent with, the rules herein provided to govern determinations of the board of appeals. A decision of the board of appeals shall not be subject to review, reversal or modification by the corporate authorities but shall be judicially reviewable under the provisions of Section 11-13-13.
(Source: P.A. 82-430.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-13-5)
    Sec. 11-13-5. In municipalities of less than 500,000 population, the regulations authorized by this Division 13 may provide that the board of appeals or corporate authorities may determine and vary their application in harmony with their general purpose and intent and in accordance with general or specific rules therein contained in cases where there are practical difficulties or particular hardship in the way of carrying out the strict letter of any of those regulations relating to the use, construction, or alteration of buildings or structures or the use of land. If the authority to determine and approve variations is vested in the board of appeals it shall be exercised in accordance with the conditions prescribed in Section 11-13-4, subject to the power of the corporate authorities to prohibit, in whole or in part, the granting of variations in respect to the classification, regulation and restriction of the location of trades and industries and the location of buildings designed for specified industrial, business, residential and other uses. If the power to determine and approve variations is reserved to the corporate authorities, it shall be exercised only by the adoption of ordinances. However, no such variation shall be made by the corporate authorities as specified without a hearing before the board of appeals.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-13-6)
    Sec. 11-13-6. No variation shall be made by the board of appeals in municipalities of 500,000 or more population or by ordinance in municipalities of lesser population except in a specific case and after a public hearing before the board of appeals of which there shall be a notice of the time and place of the hearing published at least once, not more than 30 nor less than 15 days before the hearing, in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality which is published in the county where the municipality is located. This notice shall contain the particular location for which the variation is requested as well as a brief statement of what the proposed variation consists. Any notice required by this Section need not include a metes and bounds legal description of the location for which the variation is requested, provided that the notice includes: (i) the common street address or addresses and (ii) the property index number ("PIN") or numbers of all the parcels of real property contained in the area for which the variation is requested.
(Source: P.A. 97-336, eff. 8-12-11.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-13-7)
    Sec. 11-13-7. In addition to the notice requirements otherwise provided for in this Division 13, in municipalities of 500,000 or more population, an applicant for variation or special use shall, not more than 30 days before filing an application for variation or special use with the board of appeals, serve written notice, either in person or by registered mail, return receipt requested, on the owners, as recorded in the office of the recorder of deeds or the registrar of titles of the county in which the property is located and as appears from the authentic tax records of such county, of all property within 250 feet in each direction of the location for which the variation or special use is requested; provided, the number of feet occupied by all public roads, streets, alleys and other public ways shall be excluded in computing the 250 feet requirement. The notice herein required shall contain the address of the location for which the variation or special use is requested, a brief statement of the nature of the requested variation or special use, the name and address of the legal and beneficial owner of the property for which the variation or special use is requested, a statement that the applicant intends to file an application for variation or special use and the approximate date on which the application will be filed. If, after a bona fide effort to determine such address by the applicant for variation or special use, the owner of the property on which the notice is served cannot be found at his or her last known address, or the mailed notice is returned because the owner cannot be found at the last known address, the notice requirements of this sub-section shall be deemed satisfied. In addition to serving the notice herein required, at the time of filing application for variation or special use, the applicant shall furnish to the board of appeals a complete list containing the names and last known addresses of the owners of the property required to be served, the method of service and the names and last known addresses of the owners of the service and the names and addresses of the persons so served. The applicant shall also furnish a written statement certifying that he or she has complied with the requirements of this subsection. The board of appeals shall hear no application for variation or special use unless the applicant for variation or special use furnishes the list and certificate herein required. The board of appeals shall, not more than 30 days nor less than 15 days before the hearing at which the application for variation or special use is to be considered, send written notice to the persons appearing on the list furnished by the applicant, which notice shall contain the time and place of the hearing, the address of the location for which the variation or special use is requested and the name and address of the applicant for variation or special use and a brief statement of the nature of the variation or special use requested. Any notice required herein need not include a metes and bounds legal description of the property for which the variation or special use is requested, provided that the notice includes: (i) the common street address or addresses and (ii) the property index number ("PIN") or numbers of all the parcels of real property contained in the area for which the variation or special use is requested.
    Any property owner within the above stated 250 feet notice requirement, who entered his or her appearance and objected at the board of appeals hearing, and who shows that his or her property will be substantially affected by the outcome of the decision of the board may, without proof of any specific, special, or unique damages to himself or herself or his or her property or any adverse effect upon his property from the proposed variation or special use, seek judicial relief from any order or decision of the board of appeals under the Administrative Review Law, and all amendments and modifications thereof, and the rules adopted pursuant thereto. If the board of appeals determines that the property of any such owner will not be substantially affected by the outcome of the decision of the board, such owner may initiate or join in judicial review under the Administrative Review Law, as provided in this Section.
(Source: P.A. 97-336, eff. 8-12-11.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-7a

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-7a) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-13-7a)
    Sec. 11-13-7a. Zoning variation and special use applicants and property owners, as set forth in Section 11-13-7 of this Act, shall have the following rights, in addition to any others they may possess in law, at any hearing before a board of appeals:
    (a) to have subpoenas issued for persons to appear at board of appeals' hearings and for examination of documents by the person requesting the subpoena either before or at board of appeals hearings subject to the limitations in this Section. The board of appeals shall issue subpoenas as requested by zoning variation and special use applicants and by property owners within the terms of Section 11-13-7. Subpoenas shall only be enforceable against persons or for documents which have a substantial evidentiary connection with (i) the property for which a zoning variation or special use is requested, (ii) facts which would support or negate the requisite legal standards for granting a zoning variation or special use, and (iii) facts which support or negate the conclusion that property within the 250 feet notice requirement of Section 11-13-7 will be substantially affected by the outcome of the decision of the board. All matters relating to subpoenas concerning a particular zoning variation or special use case, including all enforcement and motions to quash, shall be heard in a single action, however, the court obtaining jurisdiction over any such matter may retain jurisdiction until the disposition of the case by the board of appeals. Service of such subpoenas shall be made in the same manner as summons in a civil action.
    (b) To cross examine all witnesses testifying.
    (c) To present witnesses on their behalf.
    Property owners within the terms of Section 11-13-7 who object to the zoning application or special use application may, upon request, be granted 1 continuance for the purpose of presenting evidence to rebut testimony given by the applicant. The date of such continued hearing shall be in the discretion of the board of appeals.
    This amendatory act of 1973 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 79-1363.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-13-8)
    Sec. 11-13-8. In municipalities of 500,000 or more population, when any zoning ordinance, rule or regulation is sought to be declared invalid by means of a declaratory judgment proceeding, not more than 30 days before filing suit for a declaratory judgment the person filing such suit shall serve written notice in the form and manner and to all property owners as is required of applicants for variation in Section 11-13-7, and shall furnish to the clerk of the court in which the declaratory judgment suit is filed, and at the time of filing such suit, the list of property owners, the written certificate and such other information as is required in Section 11-13-7 to be furnished to the board of appeals by an applicant for variation. A property owner entitled to notice who shows that his property will be substantially affected by the outcome of the declaratory judgment proceeding may enter his appearance in the proceeding, and if he does so he shall have the rights of a party. The property owner shall not, however, need to prove any specific, special, or unique damages to himself or his property or any adverse effect upon his property from the declaratory judgment proceeding.
(Source: P.A. 76-583.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-13-9)
    Sec. 11-13-9. The provisions of an amendatory Act of 1955, which was approved June 30, 1955 and which was Senate Bill No. 328 of the Sixty-Ninth General Assembly and which amended certain provisions now contained in Section 11-13-4 through 11-13-8, shall not affect the validity of any variations approved by the corporate authorities or by the board of appeals and in force prior to July 1, 1955.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-13-10)
    Sec. 11-13-10. In municipalities of less than 500,000 population, where a variation is to be made by ordinance, upon the report of the board of appeals, the corporate authorities, by ordinance, without further public hearing, may adopt any proposed variation or may refer it back to the board for further consideration, and any proposed variation which fails to receive the approval of the board of appeals shall not be passed except by the favorable vote of two-thirds of all alderpersons or trustees of the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-13-11)
    Sec. 11-13-11. Every variation or special use, whether made by the board of appeals directly, or by an ordinance after a hearing before the board of appeals, shall be accompanied by findings of facts and shall refer to any exhibits containing plans and specifications for the proposed use or variation, which shall remain a part of the permanent records of the board of appeals. The findings of facts shall specify the reason or reasons for making the variation.
    The terms of the relief granted shall be specifically set forth in a conclusion or statement separate from the findings of fact of the board of appeals or ordinance. Property for which relief has been granted shall not be used in violation of the specific terms of the board of appeals' findings of fact or ordinance, as the case may be, unless its usage is changed by further findings of fact of a board of appeals or additional ordinances.
(Source: P.A. 76-584.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-13-12)
    Sec. 11-13-12. An appeal to the board of appeals may be taken by any person aggrieved or by any officer, department, board, or bureau of the municipality. The appeal shall be taken within 45 days of the action complained of by filing, with the officer from whom the appeal is taken and with the board of appeals a notice of appeal, specifying the grounds thereof. The officer from whom the appeal is taken shall forthwith transmit to the board all the papers constituting the record upon which the action appealed from was taken.
    An appeal stays all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from, unless the officer from whom the appeal is taken certifies to the board of appeals, after the notice of appeal has been filed with him, that by reason of facts stated in the certificate a stay would, in his opinion, cause imminent peril to life or property. In this event the proceedings shall not be stayed otherwise than by a restraining order which may be granted by the board of appeals or by a circuit court on application and on notice to the officer from whom the appeal is taken, and on due cause shown.
    The board of appeals shall fix a reasonable time for the hearing of the appeal and give due notice thereof to the parties and decide the appeal within a reasonable time. Upon the hearing, any party may appear in person or by agent or by attorney. The board of appeals may reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or may modify the order, requirement, decision, or determination as in its opinion ought to be made in the premises and to that end has all the powers of the officer from whom the appeal is taken.
(Source: P.A. 76-1507.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-13

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-13-13)
    Sec. 11-13-13. All final administrative decisions of the board of appeals under this Division 13 shall be subject to judicial review pursuant to the provisions of the Administrative Review Law, and all amendments and modifications thereof, and the rules adopted pursuant thereto. The term "administrative decision" is defined as in Section 3-101 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
(Source: P.A. 82-783.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-14

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-13-14)
    Sec. 11-13-14. The regulations imposed and the districts created under the authority of this Division 13 may be amended from time to time by ordinance after the ordinance establishing them has gone into effect, but no such amendments shall be made without a hearing before some commission or committee designated by the corporate authorities. Notice shall be given of the time and place of the hearing, not more than 30 nor less than 15 days before the hearing, by publishing a notice thereof at least once in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may be made instead by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality. In case of a written protest against any proposed amendment of the regulations or districts, signed and acknowledged by the owners of 20% of the frontage proposed to be altered, or by the owners of 20% of the frontage immediately adjoining or across an alley therefrom, or by the owners of the 20% of the frontage directly opposite the frontage proposed to be altered, is filed with the clerk of the municipality, the amendment shall not be passed except by a favorable vote of two-thirds of the alderpersons or trustees of the municipality then holding office. In such cases, a copy of the written protest shall be served by the protestor or protestors on the applicant for the proposed amendments and a copy upon the applicant's attorney, if any, by certified mail at the address of such applicant and attorney shown in the application for the proposed amendment. Any notice required by this Section need not include a metes and bounds legal description, provided that the notice includes: (i) the common street address or addresses and (ii) the property index number ("PIN") or numbers of all the parcels of real property contained in the affected area.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21; 102-687, eff. 12-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-14.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-14.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-13-14.1)
    Sec. 11-13-14.1. Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary in this Division 13:
    (A) The corporate authorities of any municipality may by ordinance establish the position of hearing officer and delegate to a hearing officer the authority to: (i) conduct any public hearing -- other than a public hearing provided for in Section 11-13-2 -- required to be held under this Division 13 in connection with applications for any special use, variation, amendment or other change or modification in any ordinance of the municipality adopted pursuant to this Division 13; and (ii) hear and decide appeals from and review any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official charged with the enforcement of any ordinance adopted pursuant to this Division 13.
    (B) When a hearing officer is designated to conduct a public hearing in a matter otherwise required to be heard in accordance with this Division 13 by some commission or committee designated by the corporate authorities of the municipality: (i) notice of such hearing shall be given in the same time and manner as is provided by this Division 13 for the giving of notice of hearing when any such matter is to be heard by some commission or committee designated by the corporate authorities; (ii) the hearing officer shall exercise and perform the same powers and duties as such commission or committee is required to exercise and perform when conducting a public hearing in any such matter; and (iii) the hearing officer shall render a written recommendation to the corporate authorities within such time and in such manner and form as the corporate authorities shall require.
    (C) When a hearing officer is designated to conduct a public hearing in a matter otherwise required to be heard in accordance with this Division 13 by the board of appeals, or when a hearing officer is designated to hear and decide appeals from and review any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official charged with the enforcement of any ordinance adopted pursuant to this Division 13: (i) notice of hearing shall be given in the same time and manner as is provided by this Division 13 for the giving of notice of hearing when any such matter is to be heard by the board of appeals; (ii) the hearing officer in passing upon and determining any matter otherwise within the jurisdiction of the board of appeals shall be governed by all of the standards, rules and conditions imposed by this Division 13 to govern the board of appeals when it passes upon and determines any such matter; and (iii) the hearing officer shall exercise and perform all of the powers and duties of the board of appeals in the same manner and to the same effect as provided in this Division 13 with respect to the board of appeals, provided that:
    1. When the hearing officer is passing upon an application for variation or special use and the power to determine and approve such variation or special use is reserved to the corporate authorities, then upon report of the hearing officer the corporate authorities may by ordinance without further public hearing adopt any proposed variation or special use or may refer it back to the hearing officer for further consideration, and any proposed variation or special use which fails to receive the approval of the hearing officer shall not be passed except by the favorable vote of 2/3 of all alderperson or trustees of the municipality;
    2. When the hearing officer is passing upon an application for variation or special use and the power to determine and approve such variation or special use is not reserved to the corporate authorities, or when the hearing officer is hearing and deciding appeals from or reviewing any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official charged with the enforcement of any ordinance adopted pursuant to this Division 13, the determination made by the hearing officer with respect to any such matter shall constitute a final administrative decision which is subject to judicial review pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Review Law", as now or hereafter amended.
    (D) The corporate authorities of the municipality may provide general or specific rules implementing but not inconsistent with the provisions of this Section, including rules relative to the time and manner in which hearing officers are designated to conduct public hearings and rules governing the manner in which such hearings are conducted and matters heard therein passed upon and determined.
    (E) Hearing officers shall be appointed on the basis of training and experience which qualifies them to conduct hearings, make recommendations or findings of fact and conclusions on the matters heard and otherwise exercise and perform the powers, duties and functions delegated in accordance with this Section. Hearing officers shall receive such compensation as the corporate authorities of the municipality shall provide, and any municipality may establish a schedule of fees to defray the costs of providing a hearing officer.
    (F) This Section is intended to furnish an alternative or supplemental procedure which a municipality in its discretion may provide for hearing, determining, reviewing and deciding matters which arise under any ordinance adopted by the municipality pursuant to this Division 13, but nothing in this Section shall be deemed to limit or prevent the use of any existing procedure available to a municipality under this Division 13 for hearing, approving or denying applications for a special use, variation, amendment or other change or modification of any such ordinance, or for hearing and deciding appeals from and reviewing any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official charged with the enforcement of any such ordinance.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-15

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-13-15)
    Sec. 11-13-15. In case any building or structure, including fixtures, is constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted, or maintained, or any building or structure, including fixtures, or land, is used in violation of an ordinance or ordinances adopted under Division 13, 31 or 31.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code, or of any ordinance or other regulation made under the authority conferred thereby, the proper local authorities of the municipality, or any owner or tenant of real property, within 1200 feet in any direction of the property on which the building or structure in question is located who shows that his property or person will be substantially affected by the alleged violation, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceeding (1) to prevent the unlawful construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance, or use, (2) to prevent the occupancy of the building, structure, or land, (3) to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use in or about the premises, or (4) to restrain, correct, or abate the violation. When any such action is instituted by an owner or tenant, notice of such action shall be served upon the municipality at the time suit is begun, by serving a copy of the complaint on the chief executive officer of the municipality, no such action may be maintained until such notice has been given.
    In any action or proceeding for a purpose mentioned in this section, the court with jurisdiction of such action or proceeding has the power and in its discretion may issue a restraining order, or a preliminary injunction, as well as a permanent injunction, upon such terms and under such conditions as will do justice and enforce the purposes set forth above.
    If an owner or tenant files suit hereunder and the court finds that the defendant has engaged in any of the foregoing prohibited activities, then the court shall allow the plaintiff a reasonable sum of money for the services of the plaintiff's attorney. This allowance shall be a part of the costs of the litigation assessed against the defendant, and may be recovered as such.
    An owner or tenant need not prove any specific, special or unique damages to himself or his property or any adverse effect upon his property from the alleged violation in order to maintain a suit under the foregoing provisions.
    Except in relation to municipality-owned property, this Section does not authorize any suit against a municipality or its officials for any act relating to the administration, enforcement, or implementation of this Division or any ordinance, resolution, or other regulation adopted pursuant to this Division.
(Source: P.A. 100-595, eff. 6-29-18.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-16

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-13-16)
    Sec. 11-13-16. All zoning ordinances and regulations adopted prior to January 1, 1942, by any municipality pursuant to the provisions of "An Act to confer certain additional powers upon city councils in cities and presidents and boards of trustees in villages and incorporated towns concerning buildings and structures, the intensity of use of lot areas, the classification of trades, industries, buildings, and structures, with respect to location and regulation, the creation of districts of different classes, the establishment of regulations and restrictions applicable thereto, the establishment of boards of appeals and the review of the decisions of such boards by the court", approved June 28, 1921, as amended, and all committees, commissions, boards, and officers designated or appointed by any municipality pursuant to the provisions of that Act, or pursuant to the provisions of any ordinance or regulations adopted under that Act, shall be recognized, considered, and treated as having been properly adopted, designated, established, or appointed under this Division 13.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-17

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-17) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-13-17)
    Sec. 11-13-17. In addition to all rights and powers conferred by this Division 13, the corporate authorities in each municipality may acquire by purchase, condemnation or otherwise any buildings or structures which do not conform to the standards fixed by the corporate authorities pursuant to Section 11-13-1, and all land which is necessary or appropriate for the rehabilitation or redevelopment of any area blighted by substandard buildings or structures; may remove or demolish all substandard buildings and structures so acquired; may hold and use any remaining property for public purposes; and may sell, lease or exchange such property as is not required for public purposes, subject to the provisions of the existing zoning ordinance.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-18

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-18) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-13-18)
    Sec. 11-13-18. All testimony by witnesses in any hearing provided for in this Division 13 shall be given under oath.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-19

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-19) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-13-19)
    Sec. 11-13-19. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the corporate authorities shall cause to be published no later than March 31 of each year a map clearly showing the existing zoning uses, divisions, restrictions, regulations and classifications of such municipality for the preceding calendar year. The first map published in 1960 shall reflect all zoning uses, divisions, restrictions, regulations and classifications in effect on and prior to December 31, 1959. If in any calendar year after the first map is published there are no changes in zoning uses, divisions, restrictions, regulations and classifications in such municipality, no map shall be published for such calendar year.
    The map published by the corporate authorities shall be the official zoning map. The corporate authorities may establish a fee to be charged any person desiring a copy of such map. Such fee shall be paid to the appropriate zoning officer and shall be applied to defray the cost of publication of the official map.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 3136.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-20

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-20) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-13-20)
    Sec. 11-13-20. In any hearing before a zoning commission, board of appeals, or commission or committee designated pursuant to Section 11-13-14, any school district within which the property in issue, or any part thereof, is located shall have the right to appear and present evidence.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 2259.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-22

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-22)
    Sec. 11-13-22. Public hearing procedures for municipalities of less than 500,000. In a municipality of less than 500,000 inhabitants, the corporate authorities may adopt or authorize the zoning board of appeals and any other board, commission, or committee that conducts public hearings under this Division to adopt rules of procedures governing those public hearings. The rules of procedures may concern participation in public hearings and the participants' rights to cross examine witnesses and to present testimony and evidence, and any other relevant matter.
(Source: P.A. 97-552, eff. 8-25-11.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-25

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-25)
    Sec. 11-13-25. Actions subject to de novo review; due process.
    (a) Any decision by the corporate authorities of any municipality, home rule or non-home rule, in regard to any petition or application for a special use, variance, rezoning, or other amendment to a zoning ordinance shall be subject to de novo judicial review as a legislative decision, regardless of whether the process in relation thereto is considered administrative for other purposes. Any action seeking the judicial review of such a decision shall be commenced not later than 90 days after the date of the decision.
    (b) The principles of substantive and procedural due process apply at all stages of the decision-making and review of all zoning decisions.
(Source: P.A. 94-1027, eff. 7-14-06; 95-843, eff. 1-1-09.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-26

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-26)
    Sec. 11-13-26. Wind farms. Notwithstanding any other provision of law:
        (a) A municipality may regulate wind farms and
    
electric-generating wind devices within its zoning jurisdiction and within the 1.5 mile radius surrounding its zoning jurisdiction. There shall be at least one public hearing not more than 30 days prior to a siting decision by the corporate authorities of a municipality. Notice of the hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality. A commercial wind energy facility owner, as defined in the Renewable Energy Facilities Agricultural Impact Mitigation Act, must enter into an agricultural impact mitigation agreement with the Department of Agriculture prior to the date of the required public hearing. A commercial wind energy facility owner seeking an extension of a permit granted by a municipality prior to July 24, 2015 (the effective date of Public Act 99-132) must enter into an agricultural impact mitigation agreement with the Department of Agriculture prior to a decision by the municipality to grant the permit extension. A municipality may allow test wind towers to be sited without formal approval by the corporate authorities of the municipality. Test wind towers must be dismantled within 3 years of installation. For the purposes of this Section, "test wind towers" are wind towers that are designed solely to collect wind generation data.
        (b) A municipality may not require a wind tower or
    
other renewable energy system that is used exclusively by an end user to be setback more than 1.1 times the height of the renewable energy system from the end user's property line. A setback requirement imposed by a municipality on a renewable energy system may not be more restrictive than as provided under this subsection. This subsection is a limitation of home rule powers and functions under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of powers and functions exercised by the State.
(Source: P.A. 99-123, eff. 1-1-16; 99-132, eff. 7-24-15; 99-642, eff. 7-28-16; 100-598, eff. 6-29-18.)

65 ILCS 5/11-13-27

    (65 ILCS 5/11-13-27)
    Sec. 11-13-27. Special provisions relating to public schools.
    (a) In exercising the powers under this Division with respect to public school districts, a municipality shall act in a reasonable manner that neither regulates educational activities, such as school curricula, administration, and staffing, nor frustrates a school district's statutory duties. This subsection (a) is declarative of existing law and does not change the substantive operation of this Division.
    (b) In processing zoning applications from public school districts, a municipality shall make reasonable efforts to streamline the zoning application and review process for the school board and minimize the administrative burdens involved in the zoning review process, including, but not limited to, reducing application fees and other costs associated with the project of a school board to the greatest extent practicable and reflective of actual cost but in no event more than the lowest fees customarily imposed by the municipality for similar applications, limiting the number of times the school district must amend its site plans, reducing the number of copies of site plans and any other documents required to be submitted by the municipality, and expediting the zoning review process for the purpose of rendering a decision on any application from a school district within 90 days after a completed application is submitted to the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 99-890, eff. 8-25-16.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 14

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 14 heading)
DIVISION 14. SET-BACK LINES

65 ILCS 5/11-14-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-14-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-14-1)
    Sec. 11-14-1. In addition to existing powers and to the end that adequate light, pure air, or safety may be secured and that congestion of public streets may be lessened or avoided, the corporate authorities in each municipality have power by ordinance to establish, regulate, and limit the building or set-back lines on or along any street, traffic way, drive, or parkway or storm or floodwater runoff channel within the municipality, as may be deemed best suited to carry out these purposes. The powers given by this Division 14 shall not be exercised so as to deprive the owner of any existing property of its use or maintenance for the purpose to which it is then lawfully devoted.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-14-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-14-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-14-2)
    Sec. 11-14-2. All ordinances passed under the terms of this Division 14 shall be enforced by such officers of the municipality as may be designated by ordinance.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-14-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-14-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-14-3)
    Sec. 11-14-3. The regulations imposed under the authority of this Division 14 may be amended from time to time by ordinance after the ordinance establishing the regulations has gone into effect, but no amendment shall be made without a hearing before a commission or committee designated by the corporate authorities of the municipality. A notice of the time and place of such a hearing shall be given at least once, not more than 30 nor less than 15 days before the hearing, by publishing a notice thereof in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality. An amendment shall not be passed except by a favorable vote of two-thirds of the members of the city council then holding office in cities or members of the board of trustees then holding office in villages or incorporated towns.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3425.)

65 ILCS 5/11-14-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-14-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-14-4)
    Sec. 11-14-4. In case any structure is erected or constructed in violation of this Division 14 or of any ordinance made under the authority conferred by this Division 14, the proper officers of the municipality, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceeding (1) to prevent the unlawful erection or construction, (2) to restrain, correct, or abate the violation, (3) to prevent the occupancy of the structure, or (4) to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use in or about the premises.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 15

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 15 heading)
DIVISION 15. APPROVAL OF MAPS AND PLATS

65 ILCS 5/11-15-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-15-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-15-1)
    Sec. 11-15-1. The corporate authorities may provide, by ordinance, that any map, plat, or subdivision of any block, lot, sub-lot, or part thereof, or of any piece or parcel of land, shall be submitted to the corporate authorities, or to some officer to be designated by them, for their or his approval. In that case no such map, plat, or subdivision shall be entitled to record in the proper county, or have any validity until it has been so approved. If any municipality has adopted a subdivision ordinance pursuant to Division 12 of Article 11 of this code, as heretofore and hereinafter amended, all subdivision plats shall be submitted for approval and approved in the manner provided in such ordinance. Until approved by the corporate authorities, or such officer designated by them, no such map, plat or subdivision plat shall be entitled to record in the proper county, or have any validity whatever.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 2425.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 15.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 15.1 heading)
DIVISION 15.1. ANNEXATION AGREEMENTS

65 ILCS 5/11-15.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-15.1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-15.1-1)
    Sec. 11-15.1-1. The corporate authorities of any municipality may enter into an annexation agreement with one or more of the owners of record of land in unincorporated territory. That land may be annexed to the municipality in the manner provided in Article 7 at the time the land is or becomes contiguous to the municipality. The agreement shall be valid and binding for a period of not to exceed 20 years from the date of its execution.
    Lack of contiguity to the municipality of property that is the subject of an annexation agreement does not affect the validity of the agreement whether approved by the corporate authorities before or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1990.
    This amendatory Act of 1990 is declarative of existing law and does not change the substantive operation of this Section.
(Source: P.A. 86-1169; 87-1137.)

65 ILCS 5/11-15.1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-15.1-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-15.1-2)
    Sec. 11-15.1-2. Any such agreement may provide for the following as it relates to the land which is the subject of the agreement:
    (a) The annexation of such territory to the municipality, subject to the provisions of Article 7.
    (b) The continuation in effect, or amendment, or continuation in effect as amended, of any ordinance relating to subdivision controls, zoning, official plan, and building, housing and related restrictions; provided, however, that any public hearing required by law to be held before the adoption of any ordinance amendment provided in such agreement shall be held prior to the execution of the agreement, and all ordinance amendments provided in such agreement shall be enacted according to law.
    (c) A limitation upon increases in permit fees required by the municipality.
    (d) Contributions of either land or monies, or both, to any municipality and to other units of local government having jurisdiction over all or part of land that is the subject matter of any annexation agreement entered into under the provisions of this Section shall be deemed valid when made and shall survive the expiration date of any such annexation agreement with respect to all or any part of the land that was the subject matter of the annexation agreement.
    (e) The granting of utility franchises for such land.
    (e-5) The abatement of property taxes.
    (f) Any other matter not inconsistent with the provisions of this Code, nor forbidden by law.
    Any action taken by the corporate authorities during the period such agreement is in effect, which, if it applied to the land which is the subject of the agreement, would be a breach of such agreement, shall not apply to such land without an amendment of such agreement.
    After the effective term of any annexation agreement and unless otherwise provided for within the annexation agreement or an amendment to the annexation agreement, the provisions of any ordinance relating to the zoning of the land that is provided for within the agreement or an amendment to the agreement, shall remain in effect unless modified in accordance with law. This amendatory Act of 1995 is declarative of existing law and shall apply to all annexation agreements.
(Source: P.A. 89-432, eff. 6-1-96; 89-537, eff. 1-1-97; 90-14, eff. 7-1-97.)

65 ILCS 5/11-15.1-2.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-15.1-2.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-15.1-2.1)
    Sec. 11-15.1-2.1. Annexation agreement; municipal jurisdiction.
    (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), property that is the subject of an annexation agreement adopted under this Division is subject to the ordinances, control, and jurisdiction of the annexing municipality in all respects the same as property that lies within the annexing municipality's corporate limits.
    (b) This Section shall not apply in (i) a county with a population of more than 3,000,000, (ii) a county that borders a county with a population of more than 3,000,000 or (iii) a county with a population of more than 246,000 according to the 1990 federal census and bordered by the Mississippi River, unless the parties to the annexation agreement have, at the time the agreement is signed, ownership or control of all property that would make the property that is the subject of the agreement contiguous to the annexing municipality, in which case the property that is the subject of the annexation agreement is subject to the ordinances, control, and jurisdiction of the municipality in all respects the same as property owned by the municipality that lies within its corporate limits.
    (b-5) The limitations of item (iii) of subsection (b) do not apply to property that is the subject of an annexation agreement adopted under this Division within one year after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly with a coterminous home rule municipality, as of June 1, 2009, that borders the Mississippi River, in a county with a population in excess of 258,000, according to the 2000 federal census, if all such agreements entered into by the municipality pertain to parcels that comprise a contiguous area of not more than 120 acres in the aggregate.
    (c) Except for property located in a county referenced in subsection (b) of this Section, if any property or any portion of a property that is located more than 1.5 miles from a municipality's corporate limits in a county where the county board has voted to maintain the ordinances, control, and jurisdiction of the property by a two-thirds affirmative vote, that property is subject to the ordinances, control, and jurisdiction of the county.
    (d) If the county board retains jurisdiction under subsection (c) of this Section, the annexing municipality may file a request for jurisdiction with the county board on a case by case basis. If the county board agrees by the affirmative vote of a majority of its members, then the property covered by the annexation agreement shall be subject to the ordinances, control, and jurisdiction of the annexing municipality.
(Source: P.A. 96-163, eff. 1-1-10; 96-188, eff. 8-10-09; 96-1000, eff. 7-2-10; 97-404, eff. 8-16-11.)

65 ILCS 5/11-15.1-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-15.1-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-15.1-3)
    Sec. 11-15.1-3. Any such agreement executed after July 31, 1963 and all amendments of annexation agreements, shall be entered into in the following manner. The corporate authorities shall fix a time for and hold a public hearing upon the proposed annexation agreement or amendment, and shall give notice of the proposed agreement or amendment not more than 30 nor less than 15 days before the date fixed for the hearing. This notice shall be published at least once in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the annexing municipality. After such hearing the agreement or amendment may be modified before execution thereof. The annexation agreement or amendment shall be executed by the mayor or president and attested by the clerk of the municipality only after such hearing and upon the adoption of a resolution or ordinance directing such execution, which resolution or ordinance must be passed by a vote of two-thirds of the corporate authorities then holding office.
(Source: P.A. 76-912.)

65 ILCS 5/11-15.1-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-15.1-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-15.1-4)
    Sec. 11-15.1-4. Any annexation agreement executed pursuant to this Division 15.1, or in conformity with Section 11-15.1-5 hereof, shall be binding upon the successor owners of record of the land which is the subject of the agreement and upon successor municipal authorities of the municipality and successor municipalities. Any party to such agreement may by civil action, mandamus, injunction or other proceeding, enforce and compel performance of the agreement.
    A lawsuit to enforce and compel performance of the agreement must be filed within the effective term of the agreement or within 5 years from the date the cause of action accrued, whichever time is later.
(Source: P.A. 89-432, eff. 6-1-96.)

65 ILCS 5/11-15.1-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-15.1-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-15.1-5)
    Sec. 11-15.1-5. Any annexation agreement executed prior to October 1, 1973 which was executed pursuant to a two-thirds vote of the corporate authorities and which contains provisions not inconsistent with Section 11-15.1-2 hereof is hereby declared valid and enforceable as to such provisions for the effective period of such agreement, or for 20 years from the date of execution thereof, whichever is shorter.
    The effective term of any Annexation Agreement executed prior to the effective date of this Amendatory Act of 1985 may be extended to a date which is not later than 20 years from the date of execution of the original Annexation Agreement.
(Source: P.A. 84-835.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 15.2

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 15.2 heading)
DIVISION 15.2. ANNEXATION; DRAINAGE DISTRICTS
(Source: P.A. 94-266, eff. 1-1-06.)

65 ILCS 5/11-15.2-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-15.2-1)
    Sec. 11-15.2-1. If authorized by an agreement approved by the court pursuant to notice as required by Section 4-22 of the Illinois Drainage Code (70 ILCS 605/4-22), a municipality and a drainage district may enter into an implementing agreement to provide for the automatic detachment of land from the drainage district when the land is annexed to the municipality. An implementing agreement shall not be required to comply with the provisions of Sections 4-19 through 4-24 of the Illinois Drainage Code (70 ILCS 605/4-19 through 605/4-24) and may authorize the filing of certificates as provided in this Section.
    Upon the filing of a certificate, executed by a drainage district in compliance with Section 4-11 of the Illinois Drainage Code (70 ILCS 605/4-11) and by an annexing municipality, the land described in the certificate shall be detached from the drainage district and annexed to the annexing municipality as of the date of filing. The certificate shall be filed with the drainage district clerk and the county clerk where the land is located. The legal effect of the filing of a certificate shall be the same as a court order entered pursuant to Section 8-20 of the Illinois Drainage Code (70 ILCS 605/8-20).
(Source: P.A. 94-266, eff. 1-1-06.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 15.3

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 15.3 heading)
DIVISION 15.3. WIND FARMS
(Source: P.A. 96-328, eff. 8-11-09.)

65 ILCS 5/11-15.3-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-15.3-1)
    Sec. 11-15.3-1. Wind farms. A municipality may own and operate a wind generation turbine farm, either individually or jointly with another unit of local government, school district, or community college district that is authorized to own and operate a wind generation turbine farm, that directly or indirectly reduces the energy or other operating costs of the municipality. The municipality may ask for the assistance of any State agency, including without limitation the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the Illinois Power Agency, or the Environmental Protection Agency, in obtaining financing options for a wind generation turbine farm.
(Source: P.A. 95-805, eff. 8-12-08.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 15.4

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 15.4 heading)
DIVISION 15.4. MUNICIPAL URBAN AGRICULTURAL AREAS
(Source: P.A. 100-1133, eff. 1-1-19.)

65 ILCS 5/11-15.4-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-15.4-5)
    Sec. 11-15.4-5. Definitions. As used in this Division:
    "Agricultural product" means an agricultural, horticultural, viticultural, aquacultural, or vegetable product, either in its natural or processed state, that has been produced, processed, or otherwise had value added to it in this State. "Agricultural product" includes, but is not limited to, growing of grapes that will be processed into wine; bees; honey; fish or other aquacultural product; planting seed; livestock or livestock product; forestry product; and poultry or poultry product.
    "Aquaculture" means the controlled propagation, growth and harvest of aquatic organisms, including but not limited to fish, shellfish, mollusks, crustaceans, algae and other aquatic plants, by an aquaculturist.
    "Aquatic products" means any aquatic plants and animals or their by-products that are produced, grown, managed, harvested and marketed on an annual, semi-annual, biennial or short-term basis, in permitted aquaculture facilities.
    "Department" means the Department of Agriculture.
    "Livestock" means cattle; calves; sheep; swine; ratite birds, including, but not limited to, ostrich and emu; aquatic products obtained through aquaculture; llamas; alpaca; buffalo; elk documented as obtained from a legal source and not from the wild; goats; horses and other equines; or rabbits raised in confinement for human consumption.
    "Locally grown" means a product that was grown or raised in the same county or adjoining county in which the urban agricultural area is located.
    "Partner organization" means a nonprofit organization that meets standards set forth by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and whose mission includes supporting small, beginning, limited resource, or socially-disadvantaged farmers within municipalities.
    "Poultry" means any domesticated bird intended for human consumption.
    "Qualifying farmer" means an individual or entity that meets at least one of the following:
        (1) is a small or medium sized farmer;
        (2) is a beginning farmer;
        (3) is a limited resource farmer; or
        (4) is a socially-disadvantaged farmer.
    "Small or medium sized farmer", "beginning farmer", "limited resource farmer", and "socially-disadvantaged farmer" have the meanings given to those terms in rules adopted by the Department as provided in Section 205-65 of the Department of Agriculture Law.
    "Urban agricultural area" means an area defined by a municipality and entirely within that municipality's boundaries within which one or more qualifying farmers are processing, growing, raising, or otherwise producing locally-grown agricultural products.
(Source: P.A. 102-555, eff. 1-1-22.)

65 ILCS 5/11-15.4-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-15.4-10)
    Sec. 11-15.4-10. Urban agricultural area committee.
    (a) The corporate authorities of a municipality that seek to establish an urban agricultural area shall first establish an urban agricultural area committee after it receives an application to establish an urban agricultural area under Section 11-15.4-15. There shall be 5 members on the committee. One member of the committee shall be a member of the municipality's board and shall be appointed by the board. The remaining 4 members shall be appointed by the president or mayor of the municipality. The 4 members chosen by the president or mayor shall all be residents of the municipality in which the urban agricultural area is to be located, and at least one of the 4 members shall have experience in or represent an organization associated with sustainable agriculture, urban farming, community gardening, or any of the activities or products authorized by this Division for urban agricultural areas.
    (b) The members of the committee annually shall elect a chair from among the members. The members shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.
    (c) A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum of the committee for the purpose of conducting business and exercising the powers of the committee and for all other purposes. Action may be taken by the committee upon a vote of a majority of the members present.
    (d) The role of the committee shall be to conduct the activities necessary to advise the corporate authorities of the municipality on the designation, modification, and termination of an urban agricultural area and any other advisory duties as determined by the corporate authorities of the municipality. The role of the committee after the designation of an urban agricultural area shall be review and assessment of an urban agricultural area's activities.
(Source: P.A. 100-1133, eff. 1-1-19.)

65 ILCS 5/11-15.4-15

    (65 ILCS 5/11-15.4-15)
    Sec. 11-15.4-15. Application for an urban agricultural area; review; dissolution.
    (a) A qualified farmer or partner organization may submit to the municipal clerk an application to establish an urban agricultural area. The application shall demonstrate or identify:
        (1) that the applicant is a qualified farmer;
        (2) the number of jobs to be created, maintained, or
    
supported within the proposed urban agricultural area;
        (3) the types of products to be produced; and
        (4) the geographic description of the area that will
    
be included in the urban agricultural area.
    (b) An urban agricultural area committee shall review and modify the application as necessary before the municipality either approves or denies the request to establish an urban agricultural area.
    (c) Approval of the urban agricultural area by a municipality shall be reviewed every 5 years after the development of the urban agricultural area. After 25 years, the urban agricultural area shall dissolve. If the municipality finds during its review that the urban agricultural area is not meeting the requirements set out in this Division, the municipality may dissolve the urban agricultural area by ordinance or resolution.
(Source: P.A. 100-1133, eff. 1-1-19.)

65 ILCS 5/11-15.4-20

    (65 ILCS 5/11-15.4-20)
    Sec. 11-15.4-20. Notice and public hearing; urban agricultural area ordinance. Prior to the adoption of an ordinance designating an urban agricultural area, the urban agricultural area committee shall fix a time and place for a public hearing and notify each taxing unit of local government located wholly or partially within the boundaries of the proposed urban agricultural area. The committee shall publish notice of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the area to be affected by the designation at least 20 days prior to the hearing but not more than 30 days prior to the hearing. The notice shall state the time, location, date, and purpose of the hearing. At the public hearing, any interested person or affected taxing unit of local government may file with the committee written objections or comments and may be heard orally in respect to, any issues embodied in the notice. The committee shall hear and consider all objections, comments, and other evidence presented at the hearing. The hearing may be continued to another date without further notice other than a motion to be entered upon the minutes fixing the time and place of the subsequent hearing.
    Following the conclusion of the public hearing required under this Section, the corporate authorities of the municipality may adopt an ordinance establishing and designating an urban agricultural area.
(Source: P.A. 100-1133, eff. 1-1-19.)

65 ILCS 5/11-15.4-25

    (65 ILCS 5/11-15.4-25)
    Sec. 11-15.4-25. Taxation of property; water rates and charges.
    (a) If authorized by the ordinance that establishes an urban agricultural area under Section 11-15.4-20, a municipality may provide for the abatement of taxes it levies upon real property located within an urban agricultural area that is used by a qualifying farmer for processing, growing, raising, or otherwise producing agricultural products under item (11) of subsection (a) of Section 18-165 of the Property Tax Code. Parcels of property assessed under Section 10-110 of the Property Tax Code are not eligible for the abatements provided in this subsection; except that if real property assessed under Section 10-110 is reassessed and is subsequently no longer assessed under Section 10-110, that property becomes eligible for the abatements provided for in this Section. Real property located in a redevelopment area created under the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act and an urban agricultural area created under this Division may be eligible for an abatement under this Section, but only with respect to the initial equalized assessed value of the real property.
    (b) A municipality may authorize an entity providing water, electricity, or other utilities to an urban agricultural area to allow qualified farmers and partner organizations in the urban agricultural area to: (1) pay wholesale or otherwise reduced rates for service to property within the urban agricultural area that is used for processing, growing, raising, or otherwise producing agricultural products; or (2) pay reduced or waived connection charges for service to property within the urban agricultural area that is used for processing, growing, raising, or otherwise producing agricultural products.
(Source: P.A. 100-1133, eff. 1-1-19.)

65 ILCS 5/11-15.4-30

    (65 ILCS 5/11-15.4-30)
    Sec. 11-15.4-30. Unreasonable restrictions and regulations; special assessments and levies.
    (a) A municipality may not exercise any of its powers to enact ordinances within an urban agricultural area in a manner that would unreasonably restrict or regulate farming practices in contravention of the purposes of this Act unless the restrictions or regulations bear a direct relationship to public health or safety.
    (b) A unit of local government providing public services, such as sewer, water, lights, or non-farm drainage, may not impose benefit assessments or special ad valorem levies on land within an urban agricultural area on the basis of frontage, acreage, or value unless the benefit assessments or special ad valorem levies were imposed prior to the formation of the urban agricultural area or unless the service is provided to the landowner on the same basis as others having the service.
(Source: P.A. 100-1133, eff. 1-1-19.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 16

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 16 heading)
HEALTH REGULATIONS

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 16

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 16 heading)
DIVISION 16. HEALTH BOARDS - GENERAL

65 ILCS 5/11-16-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-16-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-16-1)
    Sec. 11-16-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may provide for and maintain a board of health, consisting of more than one person, and to prescribe its powers and duties, except where a municipality has adopted the provisions of Division 17.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 17

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 17 heading)
DIVISION 17. HEALTH BOARDS IN MUNICIPALITIES OF
FROM 100,000 TO 200,000

65 ILCS 5/11-17-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-17-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-17-1)
    Sec. 11-17-1. When authorized in the manner provided by Section 11-17-2 the corporate authorities of each municipality with a population of more than 100,000 and less than 200,000 shall establish and maintain a public health board for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of the municipality and shall levy annually a tax of not to exceed .075% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, on all taxable property in the municipality. In those municipalities in which a public health board has been established under this Division 17 before July 24, 1967, the corporate authorities shall levy annually a tax not exceeding .075% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, on all taxable property in the municipality. The tax levied under this Section shall be levied and collected in like manner as are the general taxes of the collecting municipality, and the money so collected shall be known as the public health board fund. The tax shall be in addition to all other taxes which the municipality is now, or may be hereafter, authorized to levy upon the property within the municipality, and shall be in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general purposes as provided in Section 8-3-1.
    If the municipality is situated within any county or multiple-county health department for whose benefit a tax is levied under "An Act in relation to the establishment and maintenance of county and multiple-county public health departments", approved July 9, 1943, as now or hereafter amended, the county clerk shall reduce and abate from the tax levied by the authority of this Division 17 a rate which would produce an amount equal to the amount of the tax accruing to the municipality under the above-named Act.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-17-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-17-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-17-2)
    Sec. 11-17-2. When 100 electors of any municipality specified in Section 11-17-1 present a petition to the clerk of the municipality asking that an annual tax be levied for the establishment and maintenance of a public health board in the municipality, the municipal clerk shall certify the proposition for submission to the voters of the municipality at an election in accordance with the general election law. The proposition shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall the municipality of....            YES
establish and maintain a public health  ----------------------
board and levy an annual tax therefor?       NO
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    If a majority of the electors voting upon the question are in favor of the proposition, the corporate authorities of the municipality shall proceed as provided in Section 11-17-1. Thereafter, the corporate authorities shall include in the annual appropriation ordinance an appropriation from the public health board fund of such amount as may be necessary to defray all necessary expenses and liabilities of the public health board.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/11-17-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-17-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-17-3)
    Sec. 11-17-3. When it has been decided to establish and maintain a public health board under this Division 17, the mayor or president, with the approval of the corporate authorities, shall appoint a board of 5 directors, 2 of whom are duly licensed to practice medicine and surgery in the State of Illinois and have been in the actual practice of their profession, and the other 3 of whom are citizens of the municipality. The directors shall be chosen with reference to their special fitness for that office.
    One of the directors shall be appointed to hold office for one year, one for 2 years, one for 3 years, one for 4 years, and one for 5 years from the first day of July following their appointments. At the expiration of the term of any director, the mayor or president, with the approval of the corporate authorities, shall appoint a successor, or reappoint that director, who shall hold office for 5 years and until his successor is appointed and has qualified. A majority of the directors, with the consent of the mayor or president and the corporate authorities, may remove any director for misconduct or neglect of duty.
    Vacancies in the board of directors, however occasioned, shall be filled in like manner as original appointments. No director shall receive compensation for serving as a director. No director shall be interested in a private capacity, either directly or indirectly, in the purchase or sale of any supplies for the public health board.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-17-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-17-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-17-4)
    Sec. 11-17-4. Immediately after their appointment, the directors shall meet and organize by electing one of their number as president and one as secretary and by electing such other officers as they may deem necessary. They shall adopt such by-laws, rules, and regulations for their own guidance and for the government of the public health board as may be expedient and not inconsistent with this Division 17 or with the ordinances of the municipality. They have the exclusive control of the expenditure of all money collected to the credit of the public health board fund. All money received for the public health board shall be deposited in the municipal treasury to the credit of the public health board fund and shall not be used for any other purpose. The money shall be drawn upon by the proper municipal officer upon the properly authenticated vouchers of the board of directors.
    The board has the power to appoint suitable assistants and other employees and fix their compensation, and to remove such appointees. The board, in general, shall carry out the spirit and intent of this Division 17 in establishing and maintaining a public health board. In a city which has adopted or hereafter adopts Division 1 of Article 10, all appointments and all removals of assistants or other employees shall be made pursuant to the provisions of that Division 1 of Article 10 and not otherwise, except that persons may be employed temporarily until persons ranked upon the register under Division 1 of Article 10 for positions or offices which are held under Division 1 of Article 10 are available for service. Persons so appointed for temporary service shall hold their positions as temporary appointees under Division 1 of Article 10.
    Each officer and employee of the public health board is an officer or employee, as the case may be, of the municipality in which the public health board is established.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-17-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-17-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-17-5)
    Sec. 11-17-5. The public health board may initiate and maintain activities for the promotion of maternal child health, industrial hygiene, mental health, sanitary housing, public health education, and shall have the right to inspect and regulate all food and milk products kept or offered for sale within the jurisdiction of the board; may prevent and suppress contagious diseases, and may initiate and maintain programs or activities which from time to time may become necessary or proper for the promotion of public health within the jurisdiction of the board.
(Source: P.A. 76-649.)

65 ILCS 5/11-17-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-17-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-17-6)
    Sec. 11-17-6. The public health board may accept gifts or gratuities of any kind, and may use such gifts or gratuities for any of the purposes authorized by this Division 17.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-17-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-17-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-17-7)
    Sec. 11-17-7. The board of directors may lease or acquire and take title in the name of public health board to such real estate as may be reasonably necessary for the housing and the proper functioning of any and all divisions of such health department and may make exchanges of real estate and may maintain, repair, remodel, or improve the same when in the judgment of the board of directors such exchanges, repairs, remodeling or improvements are reasonably necessary. Such leasing, acquisition, exchanges, maintenance, repairs, remodeling and improvements may be made with monies of the public health board fund.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-17-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-17-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-17-8)
    Sec. 11-17-8. Rules and regulations adopted or enacted into an ordinance in conformity with Section 11-17-5 shall be enforced in the same manner as municipal ordinances. Any person who violates any of these rules and regulations is guilty of a petty offense and on conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than $10, nor more than $100, for each offense. Each day a violation continues is a separate offense.
(Source: P.A. 77-2500.)

65 ILCS 5/11-17-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-17-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-17-9)
    Sec. 11-17-9. When the board of directors of any public health board established and maintained under this Division 17 makes a written recommendation to the corporate authorities for the discontinuance of the public health board, stating in their recommendation the reasons therefor, or when at least 20% of the electors of the municipality, as shown by the last general municipal election, present a petition to the corporate authorities asking for the discontinuance of the public health board, the corporate authorities may pass an ordinance providing for the discontinuance of the board.
    This ordinance shall be certified by the local clerk and submitted to the electors of the municipality at an election in accordance with the general election law. The ordinance shall be effective only if approved by a majority of those voting upon the question.
    The methods of discontinuance provided by this section and Section 11-17-10 are exclusive.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/11-17-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-17-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-17-10)
    Sec. 11-17-10. The question shall be substantially in the following form:
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    Shall the public health board of
 the  city  (or  village  or                YES
 incorporated town, as the case may be)  ---------------------
 of.... as provided in  ordinance           NO
 No..... be discontinued?
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(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/11-17-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-17-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-17-11)
    Sec. 11-17-11. When any ordinance specified in Section 11-17-9 has been so ratified, the corporate authorities, after discharging all financial obligations of the public health board, by appropriate ordinance may transfer any money then in the public health board fund into the general fund of the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-17-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-17-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-17-12)
    Sec. 11-17-12. Any public health board established and maintained under "An Act to authorize cities and villages of more than 100,000 and less than 200,000 inhabitants to establish and maintain public health boards and to levy an annual tax therefor," approved March 4, 1937, as amended, which was in existence immediately prior to January 1, 1942 shall be treated as properly established under this Division 17 and shall be continued to be maintained under this Division 17 unless it is discontinued as provided in this Division 17. All cities and villages whose electors have approved the levy of an annual tax for a public health board under that Act may continue to levy the tax under this Division 17 without submitting the question of its levy to the electors for approval. The directors, assistants, or other employees appointed under that Act who were in office or employed immediately prior to January 1, 1942 shall continue in their offices and employments under this Division 17 until the respective terms for which they were elected or appointed have expired, subject to the applicable provisions of this Code or other Illinois statutes as to removal.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 18

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 18 heading)
DIVISION 18. COMMUNITY NURSES IN MUNICIPALITIES OF FROM 5,000 TO 100,000

65 ILCS 5/11-18-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-18-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-18-1)
    Sec. 11-18-1. When a municipality with a population of more than 5,000 and less than 100,000 has adopted this Division 18 in the manner provided by Section 11-18-3, the mayor or president shall appoint, upon the recommendation of the municipal board of health, one or more registered nurses, to be known as community nurses. These nurses shall perform such duties as may be assigned to them by the health officer of the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-18-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-18-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-18-2)
    Sec. 11-18-2. A municipality which adopts this Division 18 may levy, annually, a tax of not more than .0075% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all taxable property therein, for the current year, to provide revenue for the salaries of and expenses incident to the performance of the duties of the community nurses. This tax shall be in addition to all taxes authorized by law to be levied and collected in that municipality and shall be in addition to the taxes authorized to be levied for general purposes under Section 8-3-1.
    The foregoing limitation upon tax rate may be increased or decreased according to the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-18-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-18-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-18-3)
    Sec. 11-18-3. Whenever at least 100 electors of a specified municipality present a petition to the municipal clerk, asking that the question of the adoption of this Division 18 be submitted to the electors of the municipality the question shall be certified by the clerk and submitted to the electors of the municipality at an election in accordance with the general election law. The question shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall the city (or village or
 incorporated town) of............        YES
 adopt Division 18  of  Article  11
 of  the  Illinois  Municipal  Code    -----------------------
 providing for community nurses in
 certain municipalities and permit
 a  tax  of  not  to  exceed .0075%        NO
 therefor?
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    If a majority of the votes cast on the question are in favor of the adoption of this Division 18, such division is adopted and in force thereafter in that municipality.
(Source: P.A. 81-1535.)

65 ILCS 5/11-18-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-18-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-18-4)
    Sec. 11-18-4. Any municipality which has heretofore adopted "An Act providing for community nurses in certain cities, villages and incorporated towns, and permitting a tax therefor," approved June 30, 1925, as amended, shall be treated as having adopted this Division 18. The registered nurses appointed to act as community nurses under that Act, who were so acting immediately prior to January 1, 1942, shall continue to so act under this Division 18.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 19

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 19 heading)
DIVISION 19. DISPOSAL OF REFUSE, GARBAGE AND ASHES

65 ILCS 5/11-19-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-19-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19-1)
    Sec. 11-19-1. Contracts.
    (a) Any city, village or incorporated town may make contracts with any other city, village, or incorporated town or with any person, corporation, or county, or any agency created by intergovernmental agreement, for more than one year and not exceeding 30 years relating to the collection and final disposition, or relating solely to either the collection or final disposition of garbage, refuse and ashes. A municipality may contract with private industry to operate a designated facility for the disposal, treatment or recycling of solid waste, and may enter into contracts with private firms or local governments for the delivery of waste to such facility. In regard to a contract involving a garbage, refuse, or garbage and refuse incineration facility, the 30 year contract limitation imposed by this Section shall be computed so that the 30 years shall not begin to run until the date on which the facility actually begins accepting garbage or refuse. The payments required in regard to any contract entered into under this Division 19 shall not be regarded as indebtedness of the city, village, or incorporated town, as the case may be, for the purpose of any debt limitation imposed by any law. On and after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 100th General Assembly, a municipality with a population of less than 1,000,000 shall not enter into any new contracts with any other unit of local government, by intergovernmental agreement or otherwise, or with any corporation or person relating to the collecting and final disposition of general construction or demolition debris; except that this sentence does not apply to a municipality with a population of less than 1,000,000 that is a party to: (1) a contract relating to the collecting and final disposition of general construction or demolition debris on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 100th General Assembly; or (2) the renewal or extension of a contract relating to the collecting and final disposition of general construction or demolition debris irrespective of whether the contract automatically renews, is amended, or is subject to a new request for proposal after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 100th General Assembly.
    (a-5) If a municipality with a population of less than 1,000,000 located in a county as defined in the Solid Waste and Recycling Program Act has never awarded a franchise to a private entity for the collection of waste from non-residential locations, then the municipality may not award a franchise unless:
        (1) the municipality provides prior written notice
    
to all haulers licensed to provide waste hauling service in that municipality of the municipality's intent to issue a request for proposal under this Section;
        (2) the municipality adopts an ordinance requiring
    
each licensed hauler, for a period of no less than 36 continuous months commencing on the first day of the month following the effective date of such ordinance, to report every 6 months to the municipality the number of non-residential locations served by the hauler in the municipality and the number of non-residential locations contracting with the hauler for the recyclable materials collection service pursuant to Section 10 of the Solid Waste Hauling and Recycling Program Act; and
        (3) the report to the municipality required under
    
paragraph (2) of this subsection (a-5) for the final 6 months of that 36-month period establishes that less than 50% of the non-residential locations in the municipality contract for recyclable material collection services pursuant to Section 10 of the Solid Waste Hauling and Recycling Program Act.
    All such reports shall be filed with the municipality by the hauler on or before the last day of the month following the end of the 6-month reporting period. Within 15 days after the last day for licensed haulers to file such reports, the municipality shall post on its website: (i) the information provided by each hauler pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection (a-5), without identifying the hauler; and (ii) the aggregate number of non-residential locations served by all licensed haulers in the municipality and the aggregate number of non-residential locations contracting with all licensed haulers in the municipality for the recyclable materials collection service under Section 10 of the Solid Waste Hauling and Recycling Program Act.
    (a-10) Beginning at the conclusion of the 36-month reporting period and thereafter, and upon written request of the municipality, each licensed hauler shall, for every 6-month period, report to the municipality (i) the number of non-residential locations served by the hauler in the municipality and the number of non-residential locations contracting with the hauler for the recyclable materials collection service pursuant to Section 10 of the Solid Waste Hauling and Recycling Program Act, (ii) an estimate of the quantity of recyclable materials, in tons, collected by the hauler in the municipality from non-residential locations contracting with the hauler for recyclable materials collection service pursuant to Section 10 of the Solid Waste Hauling and Recycling Program Act, and (iii) an estimate of the quantity of municipal waste, in tons, collected by the hauler in the municipality from those non-residential locations. All reports for that 6-month period shall be filed with the municipality by the hauler on or before the last day of the month following the end of the 6-month reporting period. Within 15 days after the last day for licensed haulers to file such reports, the municipality shall post on its website: (i) the information provided by each hauler pursuant to this subsection (a-10), without identifying the hauler; and (ii) the aggregate number of non-residential locations served by all licensed haulers in the municipality and the aggregate number of non-residential locations contracting with all licensed haulers in the municipality for the recyclable materials collection service under Section 10 of the Solid Waste Hauling and Recycling Program Act.
    A municipality subject to subsection (a-5) of this Section may not award a franchise unless 2 consecutive 6-month reports determine that less than 50% of the non-residential locations within the municipality contract for recyclable material collection service pursuant to Section 10 of the Solid Waste Hauling and Recycling Program Act.
    (b) If a municipality with a population of less than 1,000,000 has never awarded a franchise to a private entity for the collection of waste from non-residential locations, then that municipality may not award such a franchise without issuing a request for proposal. The municipality may not issue a request for proposal without first: (i) holding at least one public hearing seeking comment on the advisability of issuing a request for proposal and awarding a franchise; (ii) providing at least 30 days' written notice of the hearing, delivered by first class mail to all private entities that provide non-residential waste collection services within the municipality that the municipality is able to identify through its records; and (iii) providing at least 30 days' public notice of the hearing.
    After issuing a request for proposal, the municipality may not award a franchise without first: (i) allowing at least 30 days for proposals to be submitted to the municipality; (ii) holding at least one public hearing after the receipt of proposals on whether to award a franchise to a proposed franchisee; and (iii) providing at least 30 days' public notice of the hearing. At the public hearing, the municipality must disclose and discuss the proposed franchise fee or calculation formula of such franchise fee that it will receive under the proposed franchise.
    (b-5) If no request for proposal is issued within 120 days after the initial public hearing required in subsection (b), then the municipality must hold another hearing as outlined in subsection (b).
    (b-10) If a municipality has not awarded a franchise within 210 days after the date that a request for proposal is issued pursuant to subsection (b), then the municipality must adhere to all of the requirements set forth in subsections (b) and (b-5).
    (b-15) The franchise fee and any other fees, taxes, or charges imposed by the municipality in connection with a franchise for the collection of waste from non-residential locations must be used exclusively for costs associated with administering the franchise program.
    (c) If a municipality with a population of less than 1,000,000 has never awarded a franchise to a private entity for the collection of waste from non-residential locations, then a private entity may not begin providing waste collection services to non-residential locations under a franchise agreement with that municipality at any time before the date that is 15 months after the date the ordinance or resolution approving the award of the franchise is adopted.
    (d) For purposes of this Section, "waste" means garbage, refuse, or ashes as defined in Section 11-19-2.
    (e) A home rule unit may not award a franchise to a private entity for the collection of waste in a manner contrary to the provisions of this Section. This Section is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of powers and functions exercised by the State.
    (f) A municipality with a population of less than 1,000,000 shall not award a franchise or contract to any private entity for the collection of general construction or demolition debris from residential or non-residential locations. This subsection does not apply to a municipality with a population of less than 1,000,000 that is a party to: (1) a franchise or contract with a private entity for the collection of general construction or demolition debris from residential or non-residential locations on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 100th General Assembly; or (2) the renewal or extension of a franchise or contract with a private entity for the collection of general construction or demolition debris from residential or non-residential locations irrespective of whether the franchise or contract automatically renews, is amended, or is subject to a new request for proposal after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 100th General Assembly.
(Source: P.A. 100-316, eff. 1-1-18.)

65 ILCS 5/11-19-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-19-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19-2)
    Sec. 11-19-2. As used in this Division 19:
    (1) "Garbage" means wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food; wastes from the handling, storage and sale of produce.
    (2) "Refuse" means combustible trash, including, but not limited to, paper, cartons, boxes, barrels, wood, excelsior, tree branches, yard trimmings, wood furniture, bedding; noncombustible trash, including, but not limited to, metals, tin cans, metal furniture, dirt, small quantities of rock and pieces of concrete, glass, crockery, other mineral waste; street rubbish, including, but not limited to, street sweepings, dirt, leaves, catch-basin dirt, contents of litter receptacles, but refuse does not mean earth and wastes from building operations, nor shall it include solid wastes resulting from industrial processes and manufacturing operations such as food processing wastes, boiler-house cinders, lumber, scraps and shavings.
    (3) "Ashes" means residue from fires used for cooking and for heating buildings.
    (4) "General construction or demolition debris" has the meaning given to that term in Section 3.160 of the Environmental Protection Act.
(Source: P.A. 100-316, eff. 1-1-18.)

65 ILCS 5/11-19-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-19-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19-3)
    Sec. 11-19-3. Whenever a city, village or incorporated town makes a contract that is authorized by this Division 19, the corporate authorities shall include in the annual appropriation ordinance for each fiscal year, an appropriation of a sum of money sufficient to pay the amount which, by the terms of the contract, is to become due and payable during the current fiscal year.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-19-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-19-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19-4)
    Sec. 11-19-4. The corporate authorities of each city, village and incorporated town, whether organized under the general law or special charter, with a population of less than 500,000, may establish and maintain systems or plants, by contract or by direct provision, for the collection and disposal, treatment or recycling or solely for the collection or solely for the disposal, treatment or recycling of garbage, refuse and ashes in the city, village or incorporated town and for this purpose may levy a tax. In municipalities with a population of less than 25,001, the tax rate may not exceed .20% or the rate limit in effect on July 1, 1967, whichever is greater, of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, on all of the taxable property in the city or village for the current year. In municipalities with a population of more than 25,000 the tax rate may not exceed .10% or the rate limit in effect on July 24, 1969, whichever is greater, of the value as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue on all of the taxable property in the city or village for the current year. The annual garbage tax shall be in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general purposes as provided by Section 8-3-1.
    The foregoing limitations upon tax rates, insofar as they are applicable to cities, villages and incorporated towns of less than 500,000 population, may be increased or decreased under the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
    The corporate authorities may, in addition to the levy of a garbage tax, finance the establishment and maintenance of systems or plants, by contract or by direct provision, for the collection and disposal, treatment or recycling or solely for the collection or solely for the disposal, treatment or recycling of garbage, refuse and ashes by service charges to be collected from persons, firms and corporations receiving service. Such service charges shall be established as can reasonably be expected to yield revenues not in excess of contract obligations and the costs of operation, maintenance, and an adequate depreciation fund. If a city, village or incorporated town assesses a service charge, the schedule of charges shall be adopted by ordinance, and a copy of the schedule shall be furnished to each customer.
(Source: P.A. 84-963.)

65 ILCS 5/11-19-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-19-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19-5)
    Sec. 11-19-5. Every city, village or incorporated town may provide such method or methods as shall be approved by the corporate authorities for the disposition of garbage, refuse and ashes. Any municipality may provide by ordinance that such method or methods shall be the exclusive method or methods for the disposition of garbage, refuse and ashes to be allowed within that municipality. Such ordinance may be enacted notwithstanding the fact that competition may be displaced or that such ordinance may have an anti-competitive effect. Such methods may include, but need not be limited to land fill, feeding of garbage to hogs, incineration, reduction to fertilizer, or otherwise. Salvage and fertilizer or other matter or things of value may be sold and the proceeds used for the operation of the system. Material that is intended or collected to be recycled is not garbage, refuse or ashes. A municipality with a population of less than 1,000,000 shall not provide by ordinance for any methods that award a franchise for the collection or final disposition of general construction or demolition debris, except as allowed under Section 11-19-1.
(Source: P.A. 100-316, eff. 1-1-18.)

65 ILCS 5/11-19-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-19-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19-6)
    Sec. 11-19-6. Any city, village or incorporated town may exercise the powers granted by this Division 19 individually or jointly and cooperatively with any other one or more than one city, village or incorporated town or one or more than one county provided the conditions under which the powers are exercised are not in conflict with Sections 11-19-7 through 11-19-10.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-19-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-19-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19-7)
    Sec. 11-19-7. When the corporate authorities of 2 or more cities, villages, or incorporated towns each declare by ordinance that it is in the best interests of such cities, villages, or incorporated towns to join with each other or with any one or more than one county in the collection and disposal or solely in the collection or solely in the disposal of garbage, refuse and ashes, they shall cause a contract to be prepared which shall set forth: (a) Whether the cities, villages or incorporated towns shall participate in a joint garbage department to be operated as an inter-municipal function; or whether the cities, villages or incorporated towns shall enter into a contract or contracts with a private party or parties for the collection and disposal of garbage, refuse and ashes; (b) The financial responsibilities and contributions of the respective cities, villages and incorporated towns and counties; (c) The personnel responsibilities and contributions of the respective cities, villages and incorporated towns and counties; (d) Whether the financing shall be by service charges to be collected from persons, firms, and corporations receiving service, by tax levies, or both; (e) The term of the contract which shall be not less than one year nor more than 30 years: Provided, such contract may be modified from time to time as conditions may warrant, may be extended for periods not exceeding 30 years, may be opened to admit additional cities, villages, incorporated towns or counties and may be changed to permit the withdrawal of any participant on such conditions as shall be agreed to by all of the participants; (f) If the contracting parties so desire, an undertaking that they will provide by ordinance, license, contract or other means that the methods of disposal employed within any municipality with more than 130,000 but less than 2,000,000 population, or within any municipality which is a signatory to a plan providing for the management of solid waste generated by more than one municipality or county, shall be the exclusive methods of disposal to be allowed within their respective jurisdictions, notwithstanding the fact that competition may be displaced or that such ordinance or agreement may have an anti-competitive effect; and (g) Such other provisions as shall be deemed necessary to effectuate a workable system of collection and disposal or solely of collection or solely of disposal of garbage, refuse, and ashes.
    The corporate authorities of any city, village, or incorporated town and the governing body of any county entering into any such joint exercise of powers shall appoint a committee of no more than 3 of its own members to make continuing studies of the operations of such joint exercise of powers. This committee shall also meet as necessary with the committees appointed by the other contracting parties and all of such committees shall together constitute a joint committee on garbage and refuse disposal. Such joint committee shall make recommendations necessary for the improvement of the garbage, refuse and ashes collection and disposal services or collection service or disposal service alone as the case may be, and shall prepare such rules and regulations as it may from time to time deem necessary. The corporate authorities may adopt such rules and regulations by ordinance and may provide penalties for the violation thereof. The committee chosen by each of the contracting parties shall have a single vote in all activities of the joint committee.
(Source: P.A. 84-963.)

65 ILCS 5/11-19-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-19-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19-8)
    Sec. 11-19-8. If a city, village or incorporated town exercises the powers granted by this Division 19 jointly and cooperatively with another city, village or incorporated town or county and it is agreed pursuant to the provisions of Section 11-19-7 that there shall be a joint garbage department to be operated as an intermunicipal function, employees assigned to such department shall nevertheless be considered employees of the appropriate individual city, village or incorporated town. The administrative head or superintendent of any such joint department shall be an employee of and shall be appointed by the mayor or president of the largest city, village or incorporated town participating in the joint department, but such appointment shall be subject to confirmation by the joint committee on operations provided for in Section 11-19-7. Any rights, privileges or benefits, civil service status, pensions or otherwise, existing or hereinafter created, appertaining to any municipal employee assigned to any joint garbage department shall continue to exist as rights, privileges or benefits without regard to such assignment and as if this amendatory act of 1957 had not been adopted.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-19-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-19-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19-9)
    Sec. 11-19-9. Except as otherwise provided in Section 11-19-10, whenever a city, village or incorporated town exercises the powers granted by this Division 19 jointly and cooperatively with any other city, village or incorporated town or county, all proceeds of tax levies, service charges, sales or other income shall be placed in the treasury of the city, village or incorporated town levying the tax or assessing the service charge or making the sale, as the case may be.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-19-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-19-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19-10)
    Sec. 11-19-10. Every city, village, and incorporated town may acquire by purchase, gift or condemnation any real property within or without the corporate limits of such city, village or incorporated town for the purpose of providing facilities for the disposal of garbage, refuse and ashes. In all cases where property is acquired or sought to be acquired by condemnation, the procedure shall be, as nearly as may be, like that provided for the exercise of the right of eminent domain under the Eminent Domain Act. In any village containing a population of less than 15,000 where the property sought to be acquired is to be used for a refuse derived fuel system and for industrial development that will utilize steam and electricity derived from such system, such property may be acquired pursuant to the "quick-take" procedures prescribed in Section 7-103 of such Code (now Article 20 of the Eminent Domain Act) if such procedures are commenced on or before June 30, 1987. As used herein, "refuse derived fuel system" means a facility designed to convert refuse and other waste materials into steam and electricity to be used for industrial development and other commercial purposes.
    If a city, village or incorporated town joins with one or more than one other city, village or incorporated town or county in the exercise of the powers granted by this section, (a) any real property purchased shall be taken in the names of the contracting cities, villages, incorporated towns, and counties, if any; (b) in case of condemnation, the city, village or incorporated town in which the real property lies, or the city, village or incorporated town nearest to the area of the real property to be condemned, shall institute condemnation proceedings; Provided, (1) any real property so acquired shall be held in trust by such city, village or incorporated town for the benefit of the contracting cities, villages, incorporated towns, and counties, all of which shall bear the expense of condemnation according to agreement; (2) when real property acquired by condemnation is no longer used for joint disposal of garbage, refuse and ashes, it shall be sold by the city, village or incorporated town in whose name it is held and the proceeds shall be distributed to the contracting cities, villages, incorporated towns, and counties as their interests shall appear. Any improvements existing on real property jointly acquired by purchase, gift or condemnation for garbage, refuse and ashes disposal purposes which cannot be used for such purposes may be disposed of in such manner as is mutually agreeable to the cities, villages, incorporated towns, and counties involved.
(Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 19.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 19.1 heading)
DIVISION 19.1. AIR CONTAMINATION CONTROL

65 ILCS 5/11-19.1-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-19.1-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19.1-11)
    Sec. 11-19.1-11. For the purposes of lessening or preventing the discharge of air contaminants, the corporate authorities of a city, village or incorporated town may prescribe by ordinance for the regulation of (1) the design and installation of accessory or appurtenant parts and equipment of buildings and structures and uses of land connected with the emission of air contaminants, (2) the operation or use of equipment and appliances emitting air contaminants, (3) the conduct or carrying on of uses of land which causes the emission into the atmosphere of air contaminants, and (4) the abatement of an operation, activity or use causing air contamination. For the purposes of this Section, "air contaminant" means and includes but is not limited to the following: dust, soot, mist, smoke, fumes, fly ash, vapor, corrosive gas or other discharge and any other air borne material or substance that is offensive, nauseous, irritating or noxious to humans or other animal life.
    The corporate authorities of any city, village or incorporated town may make contracts providing for a program of joint air contamination control within the jurisdiction of the contracting parties and providing terms and conditions that are not in conflict with this Section with the corporate authorities of any one or more of the following:
        (a) any other city, village or incorporated town;
        (b) one or more counties; or
        (c) adjoining areas of another State.
    The corporate authorities of each city, village or incorporated town desiring to so contract shall appoint a committee of no more than 3 of its own members to negotiate the terms and conditions of the proposed contract which shall be subject to approval by those corporate authorities. The rules and regulations for air contamination control established pursuant to the terms and conditions of such approved contract shall be adopted by ordinance by each contracting city, village or incorporated town.
    Whenever the corporate authorities of any city, village or incorporated town enter a contract that is authorized by this Section they shall include in the annual appropriation ordinance for each fiscal year, an appropriation of a sum of money sufficient to pay the amount which, by the terms of the contract, is to become due and payable from that city, village or incorporated town during the current fiscal year.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 1340.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 19.2

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 19.2 heading)
DIVISION 19.2. SANITATION CODE VIOLATIONS

65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19.2-1)
    Sec. 11-19.2-1. Definitions. As used in this Division, unless the context requires otherwise:
    (a) "Code" means any municipal ordinance that pertains to or regulates: sanitation practices; forestry practices; the attachment of bills or notices to public property; the definition, identification and abatement of public nuisances; and the accumulation, disposal and transportation of garbage, refuse and other forms of solid waste in a municipality.
    (b) "Sanitation inspector" means a municipal employee authorized to issue citations for code violations and to conduct inspections of public or private real property in a municipality to determine if code violations exist.
    (c) "Property owner" means the legal or beneficial owner of an improved or unimproved parcel of real estate.
    (d) "Hearing officer" means a person other than a sanitation inspector or law enforcement officer having the following powers and duties:
        (1) to preside at an administrative hearing called to
    
determine whether or not a code violation exists;
        (2) to hear testimony and accept evidence from the
    
sanitation inspector, the respondent and all interested parties relevant to the existence of a code violation;
        (3) to preserve and authenticate the record of the
    
hearing and all exhibits and evidence introduced at the hearing;
        (4) to issue and sign a written finding, decision and
    
order stating whether a code violation exists; and
        (5) to impose penalties consistent with applicable
    
code provisions and to assess costs reasonably related to instituting the proceeding upon finding the respondent liable for the charged violation, provided, however, that in no event shall the hearing officer have the authority to impose a penalty of incarceration.
    (e) "Respondent" means a property owner, waste hauler or other person charged with liability for an alleged code violation and the person to whom the notice of violation is directed.
    (f) "Solid waste" means demolition materials, food and industrial processing wastes, garden trash, land cleaning wastes, mixed refuse, non-combustible refuse, rubbish, and trash as those terms are defined in the Solid Waste Disposal District Act.
    (g) "Waste hauler" means any person owning or controlling any vehicle used to carry or transport garbage, refuse or other forms of solid waste.
(Source: P.A. 90-655, eff. 7-30-98.)

65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11.19.2-2)
    Sec. 11-19.2-2. Code hearing unit. The corporate authorities of any municipality having a population of 100,000 or more inhabitants may establish by ordinance a code hearing unit within an existing code enforcement agency or as a separate and independent agency in the municipal government. The function of the code hearing unit is to expedite the prosecution and correction of code violations in the manner set forth in this Division.
(Source: P.A. 86-1364.)

65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19.2-3)
    Sec. 11-19.2-3. Hearing procedures not exclusive. In any municipality where this Division is adopted, this Division shall not preclude the municipality from using other methods to enforce the provisions of its Code.
(Source: P.A. 86-1364.)

65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19.2-4)
    Sec. 11-19.2-4. Instituting code hearing proceedings. When a sanitation inspector observes or otherwise discovers a code violation, he shall note the violation on a violation notice and report form, indicating the name and address of the respondent, if known, the name, address and State vehicle registration number of the waste hauler who deposited the waste, if applicable, a citation to the specific code provision or provisions alleged to have been violated, a description of the circumstances present that constitute the alleged violation, the date and time the violation was observed, the names of witnesses to the violation, and the address of the location or property where the violation is observed.
    The violation notice and report form shall contain a file number and a hearing date noted by the sanitation inspector in the blank spaces provided for that purpose on the form. The violation notice and report form shall state that failure to appear at the hearing on the date indicated may result in a determination of liability for the cited violation and the imposition of fines and assessment of costs as provided by the applicable municipal ordinance. The violation notice and report form shall also state that upon a determination of liability and the exhaustion or failure to exhaust procedures for judicial review, any unpaid fines or costs imposed will constitute a debt due and owing the municipality.
    A copy of the violation notice and report form shall be served upon the respondent either personally or by first class mail, postage prepaid, and sent to the address of the respondent. If the municipality has an ordinance requiring all or certain property owners to register with the municipality, service may be made on the respondent property owner by mailing the violation notice and report to the owner's address registered with the municipality. If the name of the respondent property owner cannot be ascertained or if service on such respondent cannot be made by mail, service may be made on the respondent property owner by posting a copy of the violation notice and report form in a prominent place upon the property where the violation is found, not less than 10 days before the hearing is scheduled.
(Source: P.A. 97-1088, eff. 8-24-12.)

65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-5) (was 65 ILCS 5/19.2-5)
    Sec. 11-19.2-5. Subpoenas - Defaults. At any time prior to the hearing date the hearing officer assigned to hear the case may, at the request of the sanitation inspector or the attorney for the municipality, or the respondent or his attorney, issue subpoenas directing witnesses to appear and give testimony at the hearing. If on the date set for hearing the respondent or his attorney fails to appear, the hearing officer may find the respondent in default and shall proceed with the hearing and accept evidence relating to the existence of a code violation.
(Source: P.A. 95-331, eff. 8-21-07.)

65 ILCS 5/19.2-5

    (65 ILCS 5/19.2-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19.2-5)
    Sec. 19.2-5. (Renumbered).
(Source: Renumbered by P.A. 95-331, eff. 8-21-07.)

65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19.2-6)
    Sec. 11-19.2-6. Representation at code hearings. The case for the municipality may be presented by the sanitation inspector, by any other municipal employee or by an attorney designated by the municipality. However, in no event shall the case for the municipality be presented by an employee of the code hearing unit. The case for the respondent may be presented by the respondent, his attorney, or any other agent or representative.
(Source: P.A. 86-1364.)

65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19.2-7)
    Sec. 11-19.2-7. Hearing - Evidence. The hearing officer shall preside at the hearing, shall hear testimony and accept any evidence relevant to the existence or non-existence of a code violation upon the property indicated. The sanitation inspector's signed violation notice and report form shall be prima facie evidence of the existence of the code violation described therein. The strict rules of evidence applicable to judicial proceedings shall not apply to hearings authorized under this Division.
(Source: P.A. 86-1364.)

65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19.2-8)
    Sec. 11-19.2-8. Findings, Decision, and Order. At the conclusion of the hearing the hearing officer shall make a determination on the basis of the evidence presented at the hearing whether or not a code violation exists. The determination shall be in writing and shall be designated as the findings, decision and order. The findings, decision and order shall include the hearing officer's findings of fact, a decision whether or not a code violation exists based upon the findings of fact, and an order, imposing a fine or other penalty, directing the respondent to correct the violation, or dismissing the case in the event the violation is not proved. If the hearing officer determines that the respondent is liable for the cited violation, the hearing officer shall enter an order imposing sanctions that are provided in the code for the violations proved, including the imposition of fines and recovery of the costs of the proceedings, which costs shall be enforced in like manner as the enforcement of fines and penalties. A copy of the findings, decision and order shall be served by personal service or by any method provided for service of the violation notice and report form pursuant to Section 11-19.2-4. Payment of any penalty, fine or costs of the proceedings and the disposition of such money shall be in the same manner as set forth in this Code, unless the corporate authorities establishing a code hearing unit by ordinance provide otherwise.
(Source: P.A. 86-1364.)

65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19.2-9)
    Sec. 11-19.2-9. Administrative review. The findings, decision and order of the hearing officer shall be subject to review in the circuit court of the county where the municipality is located, and the provisions of the Administrative Review Law, and all amendments and modifications thereto, and the rules adopted pursuant thereto are adopted and shall apply to and govern every action for the judicial review of the final findings, decision and order of a hearing officer under this Division.
(Source: P.A. 86-1364.)

65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19.2-10)
    Sec. 11-19.2-10. Sanctions appropriate to owner - property. The order to correct a code violation and the sanctions imposed by a municipality against a respondent property owner as the result of a finding of a code violation under this Division shall attach to the property as well as the owner of the property, so that the finding of a code violation against one owner cannot be avoided by conveying or transferring the property to another owner. Any subsequent transferee or owner of property takes subject to the findings, decision and order of a hearing officer under this Division if a notice consisting of a copy of the order to correct a code violation and imposing any sanctions and costs, if applicable, and a description of the real estate affected sufficient for the identification thereof, has been filed in the office of the Recorder or the office of the Registrar of Titles in the county in which such real estate is located by the municipality prior to the transfer or conveyance to the subsequent transferee or owner.
(Source: P.A. 86-1364.)

65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19.2-11)
    Sec. 11-19.2-11. (a) A person who contracts with the federal government or any of its agencies, including without limitation the Department of Housing and Urban Development, to care for vacant residential real estate shall be responsible for maintaining the property to prevent and correct municipal health and sanitation code violations.
    (b) A person who violates this Section shall be subject to the findings, decision and order of the hearing officer as provided in this Division.
    (c) A person who intentionally violates this Section is guilty of a business offense and shall be fined not less than $501 and not more than $1,000.
(Source: P.A. 86-1364.)

65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19.2-12)
    Sec. 11-19.2-12. (a) Any fine, other sanction or costs imposed, or part of any fine, other sanction or costs imposed remaining unpaid after the exhaustion of, or the failure to exhaust, judicial review procedures under the Administrative Review Law shall be a debt due and owing the municipality and, as such, may be collected in accordance with applicable law. Any subsequent owner or transferee of property takes subject to this debt if a notice has been filed pursuant to Section 11-19.2-10.
    (b) After expiration of the period within which judicial review under the Administrative Review Law may be sought for a final determination of the code violation, the municipality may commence a proceeding in the circuit court of the county where the municipality is located for purposes of obtaining a judgment on the findings, decision and order. Nothing in this Section shall prevent a municipality from consolidating multiple findings, decisions and orders against a person in such a proceeding. Upon commencement of the action, the municipality shall file a certified copy of the findings, decision and order, which shall be accompanied by a certification that recites facts sufficient to show that the findings, decision and order was issued in accordance with this Division and the applicable municipal ordinance. Service of the summons and a copy of the petition may be by any method provided by Section 2-203 of the Code of Civil Procedure or by certified mail, return receipt requested, provided that the total amount of fines, other sanctions and costs imposed by the findings, decision and order does not exceed $5,000. If the court is satisfied that the findings, decision and order was entered in accordance with the requirements of this Division and the applicable municipal ordinance, and that the respondent had an opportunity for a hearing under this Division and for judicial review as provided in this Division:
        (1) the court shall render judgment in favor of the
    
municipality and against the respondent for the amount indicated in the findings, decision and order, plus court costs. Such judgment shall have the same effect and may be enforced in the same manner as other judgments for the recovery of money; and
        (2) the court may also issue such other orders or
    
injunctions or both requested by the municipality to enforce the order of the hearing officer to correct a code violation.
(Source: P.A. 86-1364.)

65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-13

    (65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19.2-13)
    Sec. 11-19.2-13. Adoption of Division by municipality. Any municipality establishing a code hearing unit by ordinance under this Division may adopt such other provisions as are necessary and proper to carry into effect the powers granted and the purposes stated herein.
(Source: P.A. 86-1364.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 20

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 20 heading)
DIVISION 20. FOOD, WATER, DISEASE, OTHER
REGULATIONS

65 ILCS 5/11-20-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-20-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-1)
    Sec. 11-20-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may establish and regulate markets and markethouses.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-20-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-20-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-2)
    Sec. 11-20-2. The corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate the sale of all beverages and food for human consumption except the wholesale sale of alcoholic beverages and except as provided in "An Act relating to the sale of bread", approved July 9, 1959, as heretofore and hereafter amended. The corporate authorities may locate and regulate the places where and the manner in which any beverage or food for human consumption is sold and also may prescribe the loaf-weight and quality of bread.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-20-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-20-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-3)
    Sec. 11-20-3. The corporate authorities of each municipality may provide for and regulate the inspection of all food for human consumption and tobacco.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-20-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-20-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-4)
    Sec. 11-20-4. The corporate authorities of each municipality may provide for the cleansing and purification of waters, watercourses, and canals, and, when necessary to prevent or abate a nuisance, may provide for the drainage and filling of ponds on private property.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-20-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-20-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-5)
    Sec. 11-20-5. The corporate authorities of each municipality may do all acts and make all regulations which may be necessary or expedient for the promotion of health or the suppression of diseases, including the regulation of plumbing and the fixtures, materials, design and installation methods of plumbing systems subject to the provisions of the plumbing code promulgated under Section 35 of the "Illinois Plumbing License Law", approved July 13, 1953, as amended.
(Source: P.A. 83-333.)

65 ILCS 5/11-20-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-20-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-6)
    Sec. 11-20-6. The corporate authorities of each municipality may provide for the destruction of weeds at the expense of the owners of the premises on which the weeds are growing.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-20-6.5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-20-6.5)
    Sec. 11-20-6.5. Milkweed classification.
    (a) For purposes of this Section, "milkweed" means Asclepias syriaca or other native Asclepias species.
    (b) The corporate authorities of a municipality may not classify milkweed as a noxious or exotic weed.
    (c) A municipality may not classify milkweed in a manner inconsistent with this Section. This Section is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of powers and functions exercised by the State.
(Source: P.A. 100-557, eff. 6-1-18.)

65 ILCS 5/11-20-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-20-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-7)
    Sec. 11-20-7. Cutting and removal of neglected weeds, grass, trees, and bushes.
    (a) The corporate authorities of each municipality may provide for the removal of nuisance greenery from any parcel of private property within the municipality if the owners of that parcel, after reasonable notice, refuse or neglect to remove the nuisance greenery. The municipality may collect, from the owners of that parcel, the reasonable removal cost.
    (b) The municipality's removal cost under this Section is a lien upon the underlying parcel in accordance with Section 11-20-15.
    (c) For the purpose of this Section:
    "Removal of nuisance greenery" or "removal activities" means the cutting of weeds or grass, the trimming of trees or bushes, and the removal of nuisance bushes or trees.
    "Removal cost" means the total cost of the removal activity.
    (d) In the case of an abandoned residential property as defined in Section 11-20-15.1, the municipality may elect to obtain a lien for the removal cost pursuant to Section 11-20-15.1, in which case the provisions of Section 11-20-15.1 shall be the exclusive remedy for the removal cost.
    The provisions of this subsection (d), other than this sentence, are inoperative upon certification by the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, after consultation with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, that the Mortgage Electronic Registration System program is effectively registering substantially all mortgaged residential properties located in the State of Illinois, is available for access by all municipalities located in the State of Illinois without charge to them, and such registration includes the telephone number for the mortgage servicer.
(Source: P.A. 95-183, eff. 8-14-07; 96-462, eff. 8-14-09; 96-856, eff. 3-1-10.)

65 ILCS 5/11-20-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-20-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-8)
    Sec. 11-20-8. Pest extermination; liens.
    (a) The corporate authorities of each municipality may provide pest-control activities on any parcel of private property in the municipality if, after reasonable notice, the owners of that parcel refuse or neglect to prevent the ingress of pests to their property or to exterminate pests on their property. The municipality may collect, from the owners of the underlying parcel, the reasonable removal cost.
    (b) The municipality's removal cost under this Section is a lien upon the underlying parcel in accordance with Section 11-20-15.
    (c) For the purpose of this Section:
    "Pests" means undesirable arthropods (including certain insects, spiders, mites, ticks, and related organisms), wood infesting organisms, rats, mice, and other obnoxious undesirable animals, but does not include a feral cat, a "companion animal" as that term is defined in the Humane Care for Animals Act (510 ILCS 70/), "animals" as that term is defined in the Illinois Diseased Animals Act (510 ILCS 50/), or animals protected by the Wildlife Code (520 ILCS 5/).
    "Pest-control activity" means the extermination of pests or the prevention of the ingress of pests.
    "Removal cost" means the total cost of the pest-control activity.
    (d) In the case of an abandoned residential property as defined in Section 11-20-15.1, the municipality may elect to obtain a lien for the removal cost pursuant to Section 11-20-15.1, in which case the provisions of Section 11-20-15.1 shall be the exclusive remedy for the removal cost.
    The provisions of this subsection (d), other than this sentence, are inoperative upon certification by the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, after consultation with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, that the Mortgage Electronic Registration System program is effectively registering substantially all mortgaged residential properties located in the State of Illinois, is available for access by all municipalities located in the State of Illinois without charge to them, and such registration includes the telephone number for the mortgage servicer.
(Source: P.A. 96-462, eff. 8-14-09; 96-856, eff. 3-1-10.)

65 ILCS 5/11-20-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-20-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-9)
    Sec. 11-20-9. The corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate and prohibit the running at large of horses, asses, mules, cattle, swine, sheep, goats, geese, and dogs, and may impose a tax on dogs.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-20-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-20-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-10)
    Sec. 11-20-10. The corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate the construction, repair, and use of cesspools, cisterns, hydrants, pumps, culverts, drains, and sewers and may regulate the covering or sealing of wells or cisterns.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-20-10.5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-20-10.5)
    Sec. 11-20-10.5. Boil order; notification of certified local public health department required. If a municipality, or any department or agency of the municipality, issues a boil order, then the municipality must notify any certified local public health department that serves an area subject to the boil order as soon as is practical, but no later than 2 hours after issuing the order. In addition to the initial notice, the municipality must provide, to any affected certified local public health department, a written notification within 24 hours after issuing the boil order. The written notification must include the estimated duration of the order or warning and the geographic area covered by the order or warning.
(Source: P.A. 93-1020, eff. 8-24-04.)

65 ILCS 5/11-20-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-20-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-11)
    Sec. 11-20-11. The corporate authorities of each municipality may adopt reasonable regulations for the control and eradication of a fungus disease of elms caused by Graphium ulmi, commonly known as Dutch elm disease or elm blight, and of other plant diseases.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 3168.)

65 ILCS 5/11-20-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-20-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-12)
    Sec. 11-20-12. Removal of infected trees.
    (a) The corporate authorities of each municipality may provide for the treatment or removal of elm trees infected with Dutch elm disease or ash trees infected with the emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire) from any parcel of private property within the municipality if the owners of that parcel, after reasonable notice, refuse or neglect to treat or remove the infected trees. The municipality may collect, from the owners of the parcel, the reasonable removal cost.
    (b) The municipality's removal cost under this Section is a lien upon the underlying parcel in accordance with Section 11-20-15.
    (c) For the purpose of this Section, "removal cost" means the total cost of the removal of the infected trees. "Treatment" means the administration, by environmentally sensitive processes and methods, of products and materials proven by academic research to protect elm and ash trees from an invasive disease in order to prevent or reverse the damage and preserve the trees.
    (d) In the case of an abandoned residential property as defined in Section 11-20-15.1, the municipality may elect to obtain a lien for the removal cost pursuant to Section 11-20-15.1, in which case the provisions of Section 11-20-15.1 shall be the exclusive remedy for the removal cost.
    The provisions of this subsection (d), other than this sentence, are inoperative upon certification by the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, after consultation with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, that the Mortgage Electronic Registration System program is effectively registering substantially all mortgaged residential properties located in the State of Illinois, is available for access by all municipalities located in the State of Illinois without charge to them, and such registration includes the telephone number for the mortgage servicer.
(Source: P.A. 98-90, eff. 7-15-13.)

65 ILCS 5/11-20-13

    (65 ILCS 5/11-20-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-13)
    Sec. 11-20-13. Removal of garbage, debris, and graffiti.
    (a) The corporate authorities of each municipality may provide for the removal of garbage, debris, and graffiti from any parcel of private property within the municipality if the owner of that parcel, after reasonable notice, refuses or neglects to remove the garbage, debris, and graffiti. The municipality may collect, from the owner of the parcel, the reasonable removal cost.
    (b) The municipality's removal cost under this Section is a lien upon the underlying parcel in accordance with Section 11-20-15.
    (c) This amendatory Act of 1973 does not apply to any municipality which is a home rule unit.
    (d) For the purpose of this Section, "removal cost" means the total cost of the removal of garbage and debris. The term "removal cost" does not include any cost associated with the removal of graffiti.
    (e) In the case of an abandoned residential property as defined in Section 11-20-15.1, the municipality may elect to obtain a lien for the removal cost pursuant to Section 11-20-15.1, in which case the provisions of Section 11-20-15.1 shall be the exclusive remedy for the removal cost.
    The provisions of this subsection (e), other than this sentence, are inoperative upon certification by the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, after consultation with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, that the Mortgage Electronic Registration System program is effectively registering substantially all mortgaged residential properties located in the State of Illinois, is available for access by all municipalities located in the State of Illinois without charge to them, and such registration includes the telephone number for the mortgage servicer.
(Source: P.A. 96-462, eff. 8-14-09; 96-856, eff. 3-1-10.)

65 ILCS 5/11-20-14

    (65 ILCS 5/11-20-14)
    Sec. 11-20-14. Companion dogs; restaurants. Notwithstanding any other prohibition to the contrary, a municipality with a population of 1,000,000 or more may, by ordinance, authorize the presence of companion dogs in outdoor areas of restaurants where food is served, if the ordinance provides for adequate controls to ensure compliance with the Illinois Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act, the Sanitary Food Preparation Act, and any other applicable statutes and ordinances. An ordinance enacted under this Section shall provide that: (i) no companion dog shall be present in the interior of any restaurant or in any area where food is prepared; and (ii) the restaurant shall have the right to refuse to serve the owner of a companion dog if the owner fails to exercise reasonable control over the companion dog or the companion dog is otherwise behaving in a manner that compromises or threatens to compromise the health or safety of any person present in the restaurant, including, but not limited to, violations and potential violations of any applicable health code or other statute or ordinance. An ordinance enacted under this Section may also provide for a permitting process to authorize individual restaurants to permit dogs as provided in this Section and to charge applicants and authorized restaurants a reasonable permit fee as the ordinance may establish.
    For the purposes of this Section, "companion dog" means a dog other than a service dog assisting a person with a disability.
(Source: P.A. 99-143, eff. 7-27-15.)

65 ILCS 5/11-20-15

    (65 ILCS 5/11-20-15)
    Sec. 11-20-15. Lien for removal costs.
    (a) If the municipality incurs a removal cost under Section 11-20-7, 11-20-8, 11-20-12, or 11-20-13 with respect to any underlying parcel, then that cost is a lien upon that underlying parcel. This lien is superior to all other liens and encumbrances, except tax liens and as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Section.
    (b) To perfect a lien under this Section, the municipality must, within one year after the removal cost is incurred, file notice of lien in the office of the recorder in the county in which the underlying parcel is located or, if the underlying parcel is registered under the Torrens system, in the office of the Registrar of Titles of that county. The notice must consist of a sworn statement setting out:
        (1) a description of the underlying parcel that
    
sufficiently identifies the parcel;
        (2) the amount of the removal cost; and
        (3) the date or dates when the removal cost was
    
incurred by the municipality.
    If, for any one parcel, the municipality engaged in any removal activity on more than one occasion during the course of one year, then the municipality may combine any or all of the costs of each of those activities into a single notice of lien.
    (c) A lien under this Section is not valid as to: (i) any purchaser whose rights in and to the underlying parcel arose after the removal activity but before the filing of the notice of lien; or (ii) any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor whose rights in and to the underlying parcel arose before the filing of the notice of lien.
    (d) The removal cost is not a lien on the underlying parcel unless a notice is personally served on, or sent by certified mail to, the person to whom was sent the tax bill for the general taxes on the property for the taxable year immediately preceding the removal activities. The notice must be delivered or sent after the removal activities have been performed, and it must: (i) state the substance of this Section and the substance of any ordinance of the municipality implementing this Section; (ii) identify the underlying parcel, by common description; and (iii) describe the removal activity.
    (e) A lien under this Section may be enforced by proceedings to foreclose as in case of mortgages or mechanics' liens. An action to foreclose a lien under this Section must be commenced within 2 years after the date of filing notice of lien.
    (f) Any person who performs a removal activity by the authority of the municipality may, in his or her own name, file a lien and foreclose on that lien in the same manner as a municipality under this Section.
    (g) A failure to file a foreclosure action does not, in any way, affect the validity of the lien against the underlying parcel.
    (h) Upon payment of the lien cost by the owner of the underlying parcel after notice of lien has been filed, the municipality (or its agent under subsection (f)) shall release the lien, and the release may be filed of record by the owner at his or her sole expense as in the case of filing notice of lien.
    (i) For the purposes of this Section:
    "Lien cost" means the removal cost and the filing costs for any notice of lien under subsection (b).
    "Removal activity" means any activity for which a removal cost was incurred.
    "Removal cost" means a removal cost as defined under Section 11-20-7, 11-20-8, 11-20-12, or 11-20-13.
    "Underlying parcel" means a parcel of private property upon which a removal activity was performed.
    "Year" means a 365-day period.
    (j) This Section applies only to liens filed after August 14, 2009 (the effective date of Public Act 96-462).
    (k) This Section shall not apply to a lien filed pursuant to Section 11-20-15.1.
(Source: P.A. 96-462, eff. 8-14-09; 96-856, eff. 3-1-10; 96-1000, eff. 7-2-10.)

65 ILCS 5/11-20-15.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-20-15.1)
    Sec. 11-20-15.1. Lien for costs of removal, securing, and enclosing on abandoned residential property.
    (a) If the municipality elects to incur a removal cost pursuant to subsection (d) of Section 11-20-7, subsection (d) of Section 11-20-8, subsection (d) of Section 11-20-12, or subsection (e) of Section 11-20-13, or a securing or enclosing cost pursuant to Section 11-31-1.01 with respect to an abandoned residential property, then that cost is a lien upon the underlying parcel of that abandoned residential property. This lien is superior to all other liens and encumbrances, except tax liens and as otherwise provided in this Section.
    (b) To perfect a lien under this Section, the municipality must, within one year after the cost is incurred for the activity, file notice of the lien in the office of the recorder in the county in which the abandoned residential property is located or, if the abandoned residential property is registered under the Torrens system, in the office of the Registrar of Titles of that county, a sworn statement setting out:
        (1) a description of the abandoned residential
    
property that sufficiently identifies the parcel;
        (2) the amount of the cost of the activity;
        (3) the date or dates when the cost for the activity
    
was incurred by the municipality; and
        (4) a statement that the lien has been filed pursuant
    
to subsection (d) of Section 11-20-7, subsection (d) of Section 11-20-8, subsection (d) of Section 11-20-12, subsection (e) of Section 11-20-13, or Section 11-31-1.01, as applicable.
    If, for any abandoned residential property, the municipality engaged in any activity on more than one occasion during the course of one year, then the municipality may combine any or all of the costs of each of those activities into a single notice of lien.
    (c) To enforce a lien pursuant to this Section, the municipality must maintain contemporaneous records that include, at a minimum: (i) a dated statement of finding by the municipality that the property for which the work is to be performed has become abandoned residential property, which shall include (1) the date when the property was first known or observed to be unoccupied by any lawful occupant or occupants, (2) a description of the actions taken by the municipality to contact the legal owner or owners of the property identified on the recorded mortgage, or, if known, any agent of the owner or owners, including the dates such actions were taken, and (3) a statement that no contacts were made with the legal owner or owners or their agents as a result of such actions, (ii) a dated certification by an authorized official of the municipality of the necessity and specific nature of the work to be performed, (iii) a copy of the agreement with the person or entity performing the work that includes the legal name of the person or entity, the rate or rates to be charged for performing the work, and an estimate of the total cost of the work to be performed, (iv) detailed invoices and payment vouchers for all payments made by the municipality for such work, and (v) a statement as to whether the work was engaged through a competitive bidding process, and if so, a copy of all proposals submitted by the bidders for such work.
    (d) A lien under this Section shall be enforceable exclusively at the hearing for confirmation of sale of the abandoned residential property that is held pursuant to subsection (b) of Section 15-1508 of the Code of Civil Procedure and shall be limited to a claim of interest in the proceeds of the sale and subject to the requirements of this Section. Any mortgagee who holds a mortgage on the property, or any beneficiary or trustee who holds a deed of trust on the property, may contest the lien or the amount of the lien at any time during the foreclosure proceeding upon motion and notice in accordance with court rules applicable to motions generally. Grounds for forfeiture of the lien or the superior status of the lien granted by subsection (a) of this Section shall include, but not be limited to, a finding by the court that: (i) the municipality has not complied with subsection (b) or (c) of this Section, (ii) the scope of the work was not reasonable under the circumstances, (iii) the work exceeded the authorization for the work to be performed under subsection (a) of Section 11-20-7, subsection (a) of Section 11-20-8, subsection (a) of Section 11-20-12, subsection (a) of Section 11-20-13, or subsection (a) of Section 11-31-1.01, as applicable, or (iv) the cost of the services rendered or materials provided was not commercially reasonable. Forfeiture of the superior status of the lien otherwise granted by this Section shall not constitute a forfeiture of the lien as a subordinate lien.
    (e) Upon payment of the amount of a lien filed under this Section by the mortgagee, servicer, owner, or any other person, the municipality shall release the lien, and the release may be filed of record by the person making such payment at the person's sole expense as in the case of filing notice of lien.
    (f) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, a municipality may not file a lien pursuant to this Section for activities performed pursuant to Section 11-20-7, Section 11-20-8, Section 11-20-12, Section 11-20-13, or Section 11-31-1.01, if: (i) the mortgagee or servicer of the abandoned residential property has provided notice to the municipality that the mortgagee or servicer has performed or will perform the remedial actions specified in the notice that the municipality otherwise might perform pursuant to subsection (d) of Section 11-20-7, subsection (d) of Section 11-20-8, subsection (d) of Section 11-20-12, subsection (e) of Section 11-20-13, or Section 11-31-1.01, provided that the remedial actions specified in the notice have been performed or are performed or initiated in good faith within 30 days of such notice; or (ii) the municipality has provided notice to the mortgagee or servicer of a problem with the property requiring the remedial actions specified in the notice that the municipality otherwise would perform pursuant to subsection (d) of Section 11-20-7, subsection (d) of Section 11-20-8, subsection (d) of Section 11-20-12, subsection (e) of Section 11-20-13, or Section 11-31-1.01, and the mortgagee or servicer has performed or performs or initiates in good faith the remedial actions specified in the notice within 30 days of such notice.
    (g) This Section and subsection (d) of Section 11-20-7, subsection (d) of Section 11-20-8, subsection (d) of Section 11-20-12, subsection (e) of Section 11-20-13, or Section 11-31-1.01 shall apply only to activities performed, costs incurred, and liens filed after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly.
    (h) For the purposes of this Section and subsection (d) of Section 11-20-7, subsection (d) of Section 11-20-8, subsection (d) of Section 11-20-12, subsection (e) of Section 11-20-13, or Section 11-31-1.01:
    "Abandoned residential property" means any type of permanent residential dwelling unit, including detached single family structures, and townhouses, condominium units and multifamily rental apartments covering the entire property, and manufactured homes treated under Illinois law as real estate and not as personal property, that has been unoccupied by any lawful occupant or occupants for at least 90 days, and for which after such 90 day period, the municipality has made good faith efforts to contact the legal owner or owners of the property identified on the recorded mortgage, or, if known, any agent of the owner or owners, and no contact has been made. A property for which the municipality has been given notice of the order of confirmation of sale pursuant to subsection (b-10) of Section 15-1508 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall not be deemed to be an abandoned residential property for the purposes of subsection (d) of Section 11-20-7, subsection (d) of Section 11-20-8, subsection (d) of Section 11-20-12, subsection (e) of Section 11-20-13, and Section 11-31-1.01 of this Code.
    "MERS program" means the nationwide Mortgage Electronic Registration System approved by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae that has been created by the mortgage banking industry with the mission of registering every mortgage loan in the United States to lawfully make information concerning each residential mortgage loan and the property securing it available by Internet access to mortgage originators, servicers, warehouse lenders, wholesale lenders, retail lenders, document custodians, settlement agents, title companies, insurers, investors, county recorders, units of local government, and consumers.
    (i) Any entity or person who performs a removal, securing, or enclosing activity pursuant to the authority of a municipality under subsection (d) of Section 11-20-7, subsection (d) of Section 11-20-8, subsection (d) of Section 11-20-12, subsection (e) of Section 11-20-13, or Section 11-31-1.01, may, in its, his, or her own name, file a lien pursuant to subsection (b) of this Section and appear in a foreclosure action on that lien pursuant to subsection (d) of this Section in the place of the municipality, provided that the municipality shall remain subject to subsection (c) of this Section, and such party shall be subject to all of the provisions in this Section as if such party were the municipality.
    (i-5) All amounts received by the municipality for costs incurred pursuant to this Section for which the municipality has been reimbursed under Section 7.31 of the Illinois Housing Development Act shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund.
    (j) If prior to subsection (d) of Section 11-20-7, subsection (d) of Section 11-20-8, subsection (d) of Section 11-20-12, and subsection (e) of Section 11-20-13 becoming inoperative a lien is filed pursuant to any of those subsections, then the lien shall remain in full force and effect after the subsections have become inoperative, subject to all of the provisions of this Section. If prior to the repeal of Section 11-31-1.01 a lien is filed pursuant to Section 11-31-1.01, then the lien shall remain in full force and effect after the repeal of Section 11-31-1.01, subject to all of the provisions of this Section.
(Source: P.A. 96-856, eff. 3-1-10; 96-1419, eff. 10-1-10.)

65 ILCS 5/11-20-16

    (65 ILCS 5/11-20-16)
    Sec. 11-20-16. Retail food establishments.
    (a) A municipality in a county having a population of 2,000,000 or more inhabitants must regulate and inspect retail food establishments in the municipality. A municipality must regulate and inspect retail food establishments in accordance with applicable federal and State laws pertaining to the operation of retail food establishments including but not limited to the Illinois Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act, the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, the Sanitary Food Preparation Act, the regulations of the Illinois Department of Public Health, and local ordinances and regulations. This subsection shall not apply to a municipality that is served by a certified local health department other than a county certified local health department.
    A home rule unit may not regulate retail food establishments in a less restrictive manner than as provided in this Section. This Section is a limitation of home rule powers under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of the powers and functions exercised by the State.
    (b) A municipality may enter into an intergovernmental agreement with a county that provides for the county's certified local health department to perform any or all inspection functions for the municipality. The municipality must pay the county's reasonable costs. A municipality may enter into an intergovernmental agreement with a local health district, as defined in Section 11 of the Public Health District Act and that serves the entire municipality, to regulate and inspect retail food establishments for the municipality. An intergovernmental agreement shall not preclude a municipality or local health district from continuing to license retail food establishments within its jurisdiction.
    (b-5) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of this Section, a retail food establishment that presents a low relative risk of causing foodborne illness according to the criteria set forth in 77 Ill. Adm. Code Part 615 and is located in a municipality having a population of 2,000,000 or more shall either (1) receive one inspection every 2 years; or (2) if required by the local health department, submit one self-inspection report every 2 years. A local health department under this subsection must develop the self-inspection form and an evaluation and enforcement plan for the self-inspection program and submit the form and plan to the Department of Public Health for approval before they may be used. The evaluation plan must provide for oversight and evaluation of the self-inspection program. The Department of Public Health may adopt rules setting standards for local health departments' evaluation and enforcement plans. The Department of Public Health and a local health department under this Section may adopt rules to enforce this Section, including the imposition of civil money penalties and administrative penalties.
    (c) For the purpose of this Section, "retail food establishment" includes a food service establishment, a temporary food service establishment, and a retail food store as defined in the Food Service Sanitation Code, 77 Ill. Adm. Code Part 750, and the Retail Food Store Sanitation Code, 77 Ill. Adm. Code Part 760.
(Source: P.A. 98-193, eff. 8-6-13; 99-458, eff. 8-24-15.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 21

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 21 heading)
DIVISION 21. PUBLIC COMFORT STATIONS
IN MUNICIPALITIES OF LESS THAN 100,000

65 ILCS 5/11-21-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-21-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-21-1)
    Sec. 11-21-1. The corporate authorities of every municipality with a population of less than 100,000 may provide for the establishment, equipment, and maintenance of public comfort stations.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 555.)

65 ILCS 5/11-21-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-21-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-21-2)
    Sec. 11-21-2. "Public comfort station" means an institution where waiting rooms, rest rooms, toilet rooms for men and women, lavatories, check rooms, drinking water, and similar facilities are freely available for the convenience of the public. In addition, it may contain living quarters for attendants.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-21-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-21-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-21-3)
    Sec. 11-21-3. In establishing, equipping, and maintaining public comfort stations the municipality specified in Section 11-21-1 may construct, purchase, lease, or accept donations of ground sites, buildings, rooms, and the necessary equipment, and may employ necessary attendants.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-21-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-21-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-21-4)
    Sec. 11-21-4. A tax of not to exceed .0333% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, on the assessed value of all taxable property within each municipality, which has established a public comfort station, shall be assessed, levied, and collected by the municipality in the manner provided for the assessment, levy, and collection of other taxes for corporate purposes. The tax authorized by this Section is in addition to taxes for general corporate purposes authorized by Section 8-3-1. The proceeds of this tax shall be kept in a separate fund and shall be used for the establishment, equipment, and maintenance of public comfort stations and for no other purpose.
    The foregoing limitation upon tax rate may be increased or decreased according to the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 86-280; 86-1028.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 Div 21.5

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 Div 21.5 heading)
DIVISION 21.5. LOCAL EMERGENCY ENERGY PLANS

65 ILCS 5/11-21.5-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-21.5-5)
    Sec. 11-21.5-5. Local emergency energy plans.
    (a) Any municipality, including a home rule municipality, may, by ordinance, require any electric utility (i) that serves more than 1,000,000 customers in Illinois and (ii) that is operating within the corporate limits of the municipality to adopt and to provide the municipality with a local emergency energy plan. For the purposes of this Section, (i) "local emergency energy plan" or "plan" means a planned course of action developed by the electric utility that is implemented when the demand for electricity exceeds, or is at significant risk of exceeding, the supply of electricity available to the electric utility and (ii) "local emergency energy plan ordinance" means an ordinance adopted by the corporate authorities of the municipality under this Section that requires local emergency energy plans.
    (b) A local emergency energy plan must include the following information:
        (1) the circumstances that would require the
    
implementation of the plan;
        (2) the levels or stages of the plan;
        (3) the approximate geographic limits of each outage
    
area provided for in the plan;
        (4) the approximate number of customers within each
    
outage area provided for in the plan;
        (5) any police facilities, fire stations, hospitals,
    
nursing homes, schools, day care centers, senior citizens centers, community health centers, blood banks, dialysis centers, community mental health centers, correctional facilities, stormwater and wastewater treatment or pumping facilities, water-pumping stations, buildings in excess of 80 feet in height that have been identified by the municipality, and persons on life support systems that are known to the electric utility that could be affected by controlled rotating interruptions of electric service under the plan; and
        (6) the anticipated sequence and duration of
    
intentional interruptions of electric service to each outage area under the plan.
    (c) A local emergency energy plan ordinance may require that, when an electric utility determines it is necessary to implement a controlled rotating interruption of electric service because the demand for electricity exceeds, or is at significant risk of exceeding, the supply of electricity available to the electric utility, the electric utility notify a designated municipal officer that the electric utility will be implementing its local emergency energy plan. The notification shall be made pursuant to a procedure approved by the municipality after consultation with the electric utility.
    (d) After providing the notice required in subsection (c), an electric utility shall reasonably and separately advise designated municipal officials before it implements each level or stage of the plan, which shall include (i) a request for emergency help from neighboring utilities, (ii) a declaration of a control area emergency, and (iii) a public appeal for voluntary curtailment of electricity use.
    (e) The electric utility must give a separate notice to a designated municipal official immediately after it determines that there will be a controlled rotating interruption of electric service under the local emergency energy plan. The notification must include (i) the areas in which service will be interrupted, (ii) the sequence and estimated duration of the service outage for each area, (iii) the affected feeders, and (iv) the number of affected customers in each area. Whenever practical, the notification shall be made at least 2 hours before the time of the outages. If the electric utility is aware that controlled rotating interruptions may be required, the notification may not be made less than 30 minutes before the outages.
    (f) A local emergency energy plan ordinance may provide civil penalties for violations of its provisions. The penalties must be permitted under the Illinois Municipal Code.
    (g) The notifications required by this Section are in addition to the notification requirements of any applicable franchise agreement or ordinance and to the notification requirements of any applicable federal or State law, rule, and regulation.
    (h) Except for any penalties or remedies that may be provided in a local emergency energy plan ordinance, in this Act, or in rules adopted by the Illinois Commerce Commission, nothing in this Section shall be construed to impose liability for or prevent a utility from taking any actions that are necessary at any time, in any order, and with or without notice that are required to preserve the integrity of the electric utility's electrical system and interconnected network.
    (i) Nothing in this Section, a local emergency energy plan ordinance, or a local emergency energy plan creates any duty of a municipality to any person or entity. No municipality may be subject to any claim or cause of action arising, directly or indirectly, from its decision to adopt or to refrain from adopting a local emergency energy plan ordinance. No municipality may be subject to any claim or cause of action arising, directly or indirectly, from any act or omission under the terms of or information provided in a local emergency energy plan filed under a local emergency energy plan ordinance.
(Source: P.A. 92-651, eff. 7-11-02; 93-293, eff. 7-22-03.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 22

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 22 heading)
HOSPITALS AND SANITARIUMS

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 22

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 22 heading)
DIVISION 22. GENERAL POWERS OVER HOSPITALS,
SANITARIUMS AND UNDERTAKING PARLORS

65 ILCS 5/11-22-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-22-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-22-1)
    Sec. 11-22-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may erect, establish, and maintain hospitals, nursing homes and medical dispensaries, all on a nonprofit basis, and may locate and regulate hospitals, medical dispensaries, sanitariums, and undertaking establishments; provided that the corporate authorities of any municipality shall not regulate any pharmacy or drugstore registered under the Pharmacy Practice Act. Any hospital maintained under this Section is authorized to provide any service and enter into any contract or other arrangement not prohibited by a hospital licensed under the Hospital Licensing Act, incorporated under the General Not-For-Profit Corporation Act, and exempt from taxation under paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code.
    For purposes of erecting, establishing and maintaining a nursing home on a nonprofit basis pursuant to this Section, the corporate authorities of each municipality shall have the power to borrow money; execute a promissory note or notes, execute a mortgage or trust deed to secure payment of such notes or deeds, or execute such other security instrument or document as needed, and pledge real and personal nursing home property as security for any such promissory note, mortgage or trust deed; and issue revenue or general obligation bonds.
(Source: P.A. 95-689, eff. 10-29-07.)

65 ILCS 5/11-22-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-22-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-22-2)
    Sec. 11-22-2. In the event any municipality has established a public hospital in accordance with the provisions of this Division 22 and in the further event the corporate authorities shall determine that the hospital is no longer needed for the purposes for which it was established, or that those purposes would be better served through the operation of the hospital by a corporation, hospital, health care facility, unit of local government or institution of higher education, the corporate authorities may by ordinance authorize the transfer, sale or lease of the hospital to such corporation, hospital, health care facility, unit of local government or institution of higher education within or without the corporate limits of the municipality, or may authorize the sale or lease of the hospital to any mental health clinic which obtains any portion of its funds from the Department of Human Services (as successor to the Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities). Such transfer, sale or lease may be on such terms and under such conditions as the corporate authorities may deem proper without regard to any provisions of Division 9 or 10 of Article 8 or Divisions 75, 76, 77 and 78 of this Article 11. At least 10 days prior to the adoption of an ordinance under this Section, the corporate authorities shall make the proposed ordinance conveniently available for public inspection and shall hold at least one public hearing thereon. Notice of this hearing shall be published in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or if there is none published in the municipality, in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality, at least 10 days prior to the time of the public hearing. Such notice shall state the time and place of the hearing and the place where copies of the proposed ordinance will be accessible for examination.
    In the event that prior to the sale or lease of the hospital pursuant to this Section, a labor organization has been recognized by the hospital as the exclusive representative of the majority of employees in a bargaining unit for purposes of collective bargaining, and in the further event that a purchaser or lessor subject to the National Labor Relations Act retains or hires a majority of the employees in such a bargaining unit, such purchaser or lessor shall recognize the labor organization as the exclusive representative of the majority of employees in that bargaining unit for purposes of collective bargaining, provided that the labor organization makes a timely written assertion of its representational capacity to the purchaser or lessor.
(Source: P.A. 89-507, eff. 7-1-97.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 23

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 23 heading)
DIVISION 23. HOSPITALS IN CITIES OF LESS THAN 100,000

65 ILCS 5/11-23-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-23-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-23-1)
    Sec. 11-23-1. Whenever at least 100 electors of a city with a population of less than 100,000 present a petition to the city clerk of the city asking that an annual tax, not to exceed .06% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, be levied each year on all taxable property of the city for the establishment and maintenance of a public hospital, or for the purchase and maintenance of an existing nonsectarian public hospital, within the city, the city clerk shall certify the proposition for submission at an election in accordance with the general election law. The proposition shall be in substantially the following form: "Shall a ....% tax, for establishing and maintaining (or for purchasing and maintaining) a public hospital be levied against the taxable property of the city of ....?" and shall specify the rate of taxation mentioned in the petition. If a majority of all votes cast on the proposition are in favor of the proposition, the tax specified in the notice shall be levied and collected annually in the same manner as are other general taxes in the city, and shall be known as the hospital fund. However, municipalities authorized to levy this tax on July 1, 1967, shall have a rate limit of .06%, or the limit in effect on July 1, 1967, whichever is greater. Thereafter, the city council shall include an appropriation in the annual appropriation ordinance of such sums of money as may be necessary to defray all necessary expenses and liabilities of the hospital. This annual hospital tax shall be in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general purposes under Section 8-3-1 and shall be exclusive thereof and not included within any limitation of rate or amount for other municipal purposes.
    The foregoing limitations upon tax rates may be increased or decreased under the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489; 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-23-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-23-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-23-2)
    Sec. 11-23-2. In case an annual hospital tax has been levied and collected under this Division 23 for 3 or more consecutive years, and the city has not established or maintained, or purchased and maintained, a hospital in accordance with this Division 23, the mayor of the city, with the approval of the city council, may authorize the payment of all funds in the city treasury derived from that tax, to any nonsectarian public hospital within or without the corporate limits of the city maintained for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of the city who are sick or are injured or maimed. These funds, when so turned over to such a hospital, shall be used solely for its maintenance under the sole control of the management of the hospital. Thereafter, funds derived from this annual hospital tax shall be turned over to that hospital as soon as received by the city, until the city council shall provide otherwise by an ordinance approved by a majority of the electors voting thereon at any election. The city council may order such ordinance certified by the clerk and submitted by the proper election authority to the voters at any election in accordance with the general election law.
    The management of such a hospital shall submit to the city council a semi-annual report of the expenditure of such funds as have been received from the city from the hospital tax.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/11-23-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-23-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-23-3)
    Sec. 11-23-3. In the event any municipality has established a city public hospital in accordance with the provisions of Section 11-23-1 and in the further event the corporate authorities shall determine that the hospital is no longer needed for the purposes for which it was established or that those purposes would be better served through the operation of the city hospital by a corporation, hospital, health care facility, unit of local government or institution of higher education, the corporate authorities by ordinance may authorize the transfer, sale or lease of the hospital to such corporation, hospital, health care facility, unit of local government or institution of higher education within or without the corporate limits of the city, or may authorize the sale or lease of the hospital to any mental health clinic which obtains any portion of its funds from the Department of Human Services (as successor to the Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities). Such transfer, sale or lease may be on such terms and under such conditions as the corporate authorities may deem proper without regard to any provisions of Division 9 of Article 8 or Divisions 75, 76, 77 and 78 of this Article 11. At least 10 days prior to the adoption of an ordinance under this Section the corporate authorities shall make the proposed ordinance conveniently available for public inspection and shall hold at least one public hearing thereon. Notice of this hearing shall be published in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or if there is none published in the municipality, in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality, at least 10 days prior to the time of the public hearing. Such notice shall state the time and place of the hearing and the place where copies of the proposed ordinance will be accessible for examination.
    If a city public hospital is transferred, sold or leased as authorized by this section and if no bonds issued under the provisions of Section 11-23-6 or Section 11-23-13 are outstanding, the city council may transfer any excess funds remaining in the Hospital Fund to the general fund of the city to be expended for capital expenditures only and not for operating expenses of the city.
    In the event that prior to the sale or lease of the hospital pursuant to this Section, a labor organization has been recognized by the hospital as the exclusive representative of the majority of employees in a bargaining unit for purposes of collective bargaining, and in the further event that a purchaser or lessor subject to the National Labor Relations Act retains or hires a majority of the employees in such a bargaining unit, such purchaser or lessor shall recognize the labor organization as the exclusive representative of the majority of employees in that bargaining unit for purposes of collective bargaining, provided that the labor organization makes a timely written assertion of its representational capacity to the purchaser or lessor.
(Source: P.A. 89-507, eff. 7-1-97.)

65 ILCS 5/11-23-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-23-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-23-4)
    Sec. 11-23-4. When such a city council has decided to establish and maintain, or to purchase and maintain, a public hospital under this Division 23, the mayor, with the approval of the city council, shall appoint a board of 3 directors for the hospital.
    One of the directors shall hold office for one year, one for 2 years, and one for 3 years, from the first day of July following their appointments. At their first regular meeting the directors shall cast lots for the respective terms. Before the first day of July each year thereafter, the mayor, with the approval of the city council, shall appoint one director to take the place of the retiring director, who shall hold office for 3 years, and until his successor is appointed.
    The city council may, by resolution, increase the membership of the board to 5 directors. Such resolution shall not affect the terms of the incumbent directors. Before the first day of July following the adoption of such resolution the mayor with the approval of the city council, shall appoint 3 directors, one to succeed the incumbent whose term expires and the 2 additional provided for in the resolution, for terms of 3, 4 and 5 years from July 1 of the year of the appointment. Thereafter, upon the expiration of the term of any director his successor shall be appointed for a term of 5 years and until his successor is appointed for a like term.
    If the city council has, by previous resolution, increased the membership of the board to 5 directors, the city council may by new resolution increase the membership of the board by 2 new members in any one year up to a maximum of 11 directors. Such new resolution shall not affect the terms of incumbent directors. Before the first day of July following the adoption of the new resolution the mayor with the approval of the city council shall appoint a sufficient number of directors so that there will be a successor for the full term of each incumbent whose term expires, and the 2 additional provided for in the resolution for terms of 4 and 5 years from July 1 of the year of appointment. Thereafter, upon the expiration of the term of any director, his successor shall be appointed for a term of 5 years and until his successor is appointed and qualified for a like term.
    The mayor, with the consent of the city council, may remove any director for misconduct or neglect of duty. Vacancies in the board of directors, however occasioned, shall be filled for the unexpired term in like manner as original appointments. No director shall receive compensation for serving as a director. No director shall be interested, either directly or indirectly, in the purchase or sale of any supplies for the hospital.
(Source: P.A. 97-813, eff. 7-13-12.)

65 ILCS 5/11-23-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-23-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-23-5)
    Sec. 11-23-5. Immediately after their appointment the directors shall meet to organize by the election of one of their number president and one as secretary and by the election of such other officers as they may deem necessary. They shall adopt such by-laws, rules, and regulations for their own guidance and for the government of the hospital as may be expedient and not inconsistent with ordinances of the city. They have the exclusive control of the expenditure of all money collected to the credit of the hospital fund. All money received for the hospital shall be deposited in the city treasury to the credit of the hospital fund, and drawn upon by the proper city officers upon the proper authenticated vouchers of the hospital board. The board has the power to purchase or lease ground and to occupy, lease, or erect appropriate buildings for the use of the hospital. It has the exclusive control of the supervision, care, and custody of the grounds, leases, and buildings constructed, leased, or set apart for that purpose. The board has the power to appoint a suitable superintendent or matron, or both, and necessary assistants, to fix their compensation and to remove such appointees. The board in general shall carry out the spirit and intent of this Division 23 in establishing and maintaining or in purchasing and maintaining a public hospital. The board is authorized to approve the provision of any service and to approve any contract or other arrangement not prohibited by a hospital licensed under the Hospital Licensing Act, incorporated under the General Not-For-Profit Corporation Act, and exempt from taxation under paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code. One or all of the directors shall visit and examine the hospital at least twice each month and the board shall make monthly reports of its condition to the city council.
(Source: P.A. 86-739.)

65 ILCS 5/11-23-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-23-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-23-6)
    Sec. 11-23-6. The corporate authorities of a city specified in this Division 23 may provide that bonds of the city be issued for the purpose of (1) constructing and equipping a hospital building or buildings, (2) purchasing and maintaining an existing nonsectarian public hospital within the city's corporate limits, or of (3) reconstructing, repairing, remodeling, and improving, or of (4) extending and equipping, an existing hospital building or buildings now owned and operated by the city. These bonds shall be authorized by an ordinance and shall mature at such time, not to exceed 20 years from their date of issue, and bear such rate of interest, not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, payable annually or semi-annually, as the corporate authorities may determine.
    The ordinance providing for the issuance of these bonds shall be submitted to the electors of the city at an election conducted in accordance with the general election law. The proposition shall be certified by the municipal clerk and submitted by the proper election authority. If a majority of the votes cast on this proposition are favorable, the bonds shall be issued for the purpose and in the amount specified in the ordinance. Prior to July 1, 1944, however, in the event that aid is to be received from any agency of the Federal Government in the construction of the project for which these bonds are to be issued and a declaration of that fact is set forth in the ordinance providing for the issuance of the bonds, the ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage, without submission to the electors and notwithstanding any provision in this Code or in any other law to the contrary. The declaration of the corporate authorities that the project is to be paid for either in whole or in part by a grant from a Federal agency, as set forth in the ordinance, is conclusive. These bonds shall be signed by the president and secretary of the hospital board and by the mayor and city clerk, or commissioner of accounts and finance of the city, and shall be payable out of the taxes to be collected for hospital purposes in that city.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/11-23-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-23-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-23-7)
    Sec. 11-23-7. Every hospital established or purchased under this Division 23 shall be maintained for the benefit of the inhabitants of the city in which it is established who are sick, injured, or maimed. But every inhabitant of that city shall pay to the hospital board, or to such officer as it shall designate, reasonable compensation for occupancy, nursing, care, medicines, or attendance, according to the rules and regulations prescribed by the board. The hospital shall always be subject to such reasonable rules and regulations as the hospital board may adopt in order to render the use of the hospital of the greatest benefit to the greatest number. The board may exclude from the use of the hospital all inhabitants and persons who wilfully violate those rules and regulations. The board may extend the privileges and use of the hospital to persons residing outside of the city but within this state, upon such terms and conditions as the board may prescribe by its rules and regulations.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-23-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-23-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-23-8)
    Sec. 11-23-8. The board of directors, in the name of the city, shall receive and collect from such inhabitants or persons the compensation specified in Section 11-23-7 as often as once in each month. The board shall pay over to the city treasurer all compensation received or collected during the month, and shall take the city treasurer's receipt therefor. At the city council's regular monthly meeting the board shall also report to the city council the names of persons or inhabitants from whom this compensation has been received or collected, the amount so received or collected from each, and the date when so received or collected.
    The board of directors shall make an annual report to the city council on or before the second Monday in June, stating (1) the condition of their trust on the first day of June of that year, (2) the various sums of money received from the hospital fund and from other sources, (3) how that money has been expended and for what purposes, (4) the number of patients, and (5) such other statistics, information, and suggestions as they may deem of general interest.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-23-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-23-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-23-9)
    Sec. 11-23-9. When such a hospital is so established or purchased, the physicians, nurses, attendants, patients, all persons approaching or coming within the limits of the hospital, and all furniture and other articles used or brought there shall be subject to such rules and regulations as the board of directors may prescribe.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-23-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-23-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-23-10)
    Sec. 11-23-10. Any person desiring to donate property for the benefit of such a hospital may vest the title to the property so donated in the board of directors created under this Division 23. That board or its successor shall hold and control this property, when accepted, according to the terms of the deed, gift or legacy of the property, and shall be a trustee of the property.
(Source: P.A. 83-388.)

65 ILCS 5/11-23-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-23-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-23-11)
    Sec. 11-23-11. All physicians who are recognized as legal practitioners by the Department of Professional Regulation shall have equal privileges in treating patients in such a hospital.
(Source: P.A. 85-1209.)

65 ILCS 5/11-23-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-23-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-23-12)
    Sec. 11-23-12. All public hospitals which were established and maintained, or purchased and maintained, under "An Act in relation to the establishment, purchase and maintenance of public hospitals in cities of less than one hundred thousand inhabitants," approved June 30, 1919, as amended, and which were being maintained immediately prior to January 1, 1942, shall be treated as properly established or purchased under this Division 23 and may be continued to be maintained under this Division 23. All cities whose electors have approved the levy of an annual tax for establishing and maintaining, or purchasing and maintaining, a public hospital under that Act may continue to levy the tax under this Division 23 without submitting the question of its levy to the electors for approval. The directors, other officers, and employees appointed under that Act who were in office or employed immediately prior to January 1, 1942 shall continue in their offices and employments under this Division 23 until the respective terms for which they were appointed have expired, subject to the provisions of this Division 23 as to removal.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-23-13

    (65 ILCS 5/11-23-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-23-13)
    Sec. 11-23-13. The corporate authorities of any city with a population of less than 100,000 which has established a public hospital is authorized to issue and sell revenue bonds payable from the revenue derived from the operation of the hospital for the purpose of (1) reconstructing, repairing, remodeling, or extending, or (2) equipping or improving an existing hospital building or buildings, or any addition or extension thereto or (3) constructing and equipping a new hospital to replace an existing hospital and acquiring a site therefor, or (4) refunding any such revenue bonds theretofore issued from time to time when deemed necessary or advantageous in the public interest. These bonds shall be authorized by an ordinance without submission thereof to the electors of the city, shall mature at such time not to exceed 40 years from the date of issue, and bear such rate of interest not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, payable annually or semiannually as the corporate authorities may determine, and may be sold by the corporate authorities in such manner as they deem best in the public interest. However, such bonds shall be sold at such price that the interest cost of the proceeds therefrom will not exceed 7% per annum, based on the average maturity of such bonds and computed according to standard tables of bond values.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/11-23-14

    (65 ILCS 5/11-23-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-23-14)
    Sec. 11-23-14. The corporate authorities of any such city availing itself of the provisions of Section 11-23-13 shall adopt an ordinance describing in a general way the building or buildings, or addition or extension thereto, to be constructed, reconstructed, repaired, remodeled, extended, equipped or improved. Such ordinance shall set out the estimated cost of such construction, reconstruction, repair, remodeling, extension, equipment or improvement and fix the amount of revenue bonds proposed to be issued, the maturity, interest rate, and all details in respect thereof and may contain such provisions and covenants which shall be part of the contract between the city and the holders of such bonds as may be deemed necessary and advisable as to the operation, maintenance, and management of the hospital, the establishment and maintenance of sinking funds, reserve funds, and other special funds, including construction funds, the fixing and collecting of rents, fees and charges for the use of the facilities of the hospital sufficient to produce revenue adequate to maintain such funds and to pay the bonds at maturity and accruing interest thereon, the issuance thereafter of additional bonds payable from the revenues derived from the hospital, the kind and amount of insurance, including use and occupancy insurance, to be carried, the cost of which shall be payable only from the revenues derived from the hospital, and such other covenants deemed necessary or desirable to assure the successful operation and maintenance of the hospital and the prompt payment of the principal of and interest upon the bonds so authorized. Revenue bonds issued under this Division 23 shall be signed by the president and secretary of the hospital board and by the mayor and city clerk or commissioner of accounts and finance of the city and shall be payable from revenue derived from the operation of the public hospital. These bonds shall not in any event constitute an indebtedness of the city within the meaning of any constitutional provision or limitation. It shall be plainly written or printed on the face of each bond that the bond has been issued under the provisions of Sections 11-23-13 and 11-23-14, that the bond, including the interest thereon, is payable from the revenue pledged to the payment thereof, and that it does not constitute an indebtedness or obligation of the city within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation or provision. No holder of any such revenue bond has the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the city to pay such bond or interest thereon. This ordinance shall be published and shall take effect as provided in Section 1-2-4.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 847.)

65 ILCS 5/11-23-15

    (65 ILCS 5/11-23-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-23-15)
    Sec. 11-23-15. Revenue bonds issued on or after March 1, 1965 under Sections 11-23-13 and 11-23-14 may be redeemed by the municipality issuing them on such terms, at such time, upon such notice and with or without premium all as may be provided in the ordinance authorizing them.
    Revenue bonds issued prior to March 1, 1965 under Sections 11-23-13 and 11-23-14 may be redeemed on any interest-paying date, by proceeding as follows: (1) a written notice shall be mailed to the holder of such bond 30 days prior to an interest-paying date, notifying the holder that the bond will be redeemed on the next interest-paying date; or (2) if the holder of such bond is unknown, then a notice describing the bond to be redeemed and the date of its redemption shall be published 30 days prior to an interest-paying date in one or more newspapers published in the city, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers having a general circulation within the city. When notice has been mailed to the holder of such bond, or when notice has been published in a newspaper in case the holder of the bond is unknown, the bond shall cease bearing interest from and after the next interest-paying date.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 13.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 24

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 24 heading)
DIVISION 24. IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN HOSPITALS
IN CITIES OF LESS THAN 100,000

65 ILCS 5/11-24-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-24-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-24-1)
    Sec. 11-24-1. The following terms, wherever used or referred to in this Division 24, shall, unless the context otherwise requires, mean the following:
    (1) "Public hospital" means any hospital established and supported by any city of this state having a population of less than 100,000 inhabitants.
    (2) "Bonds" means bonds, interim certificates or other obligations of a municipality issued by its governing body pursuant to this Division 24.
    (3) "Public works project" means any reconstruction, improvement or betterment of a public hospital.
    (4) "To construct" means to reconstruct, to replace, to extend, to repair, to better, to equip, to develop, to embellish or to improve a public hospital.
    (5) "Construction" means building, repairing, construction, reconstruction, replacement, extension, betterment, equipment, development, embellishment and improvement of a public hospital.
    (6) "Federal agency" includes the United States of America, the President of the United States of America, the Federal Emergency Administrator of Public Works, the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, or any agency, instrumentality or corporations owned or controlled by the United States of America, which has heretofore been or may hereafter be designated, created or authorized by or pursuant to any act or acts of the Congress of the United States of America, to make loans or grants.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-24-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-24-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-24-2)
    Sec. 11-24-2. Every city of less than 100,000 inhabitants which has established and is supporting a public hospital may:
    (a) construct any public works project within or without the city or partially within and partially without the city.
    (b) operate and maintain any public works project.
    (c) contract debts for the construction of any public works project, may borrow money and may issue its bonds to finance all or part of such construction. Any such city incurring any indebtedness as aforesaid, shall, before or at the time of doing so, provide for the collection of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the interest on such debt as it falls due and also to pay and discharge the principal thereof within 20 years from the time of contracting the same.
    (d) acquire by purchase, gift or grant, and may hold and dispose of any property, real or personal, tangible or intangible, or any right or interest in any such property in connection with any public works project.
    (e) perform any acts authorized under this Division 24 through or by means of its own officers, agents and employees or by contracts with corporations, firms or individuals.
    (f) do all acts and things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly given in this Division 24.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-24-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-24-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-24-3)
    Sec. 11-24-3. Except in pursuance of any contract or agreement theretofore entered into by and between any municipality and any Federal Agency, no city specified in Section 11-24-2 shall borrow any money or deliver any bonds pursuant to the provisions of this Division 24 after June 30, 1937.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 25

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 25 heading)
DIVISION 25. CONTAGIOUS DISEASE HOSPITALS IN
CITIES OF 500,000 OR MORE
(Division repealed by P.A. 102-587)
(Source: Repealed by P.A. 102-587, eff. 1-1-22.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 26

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 26 heading)
DIVISION 26. MATERNITY HOSPITALS IN MUNICIPALITIES
OF 500,000 OR MORE

65 ILCS 5/11-26-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-26-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-26-1)
    Sec. 11-26-1. The corporate authorities of any municipality with a population of 500,000 or more may establish, erect, and maintain maternity or lying-in hospitals, dispensaries, and other auxiliary institutions connected therewith where female inhabitants of the municipality may be received, cared for, or treated during pregnancy or during or after delivery, without license therefor from or regulation thereof by the State Department of Public Health or the State Department of Public Welfare in accordance with the Hospital Licensing Act, approved July 1, 1953, as heretofore and hereafter amended. These hospitals, dispensaries, and auxiliary institutions are subject to supervision by the board of health of the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-26-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-26-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-26-2)
    Sec. 11-26-2. Every specified municipality which establishes such a hospital, dispensary, or other auxiliary institution has the power to charge to and collect from any person, who is able to pay, reasonable compensation for occupancy, nursing, care, medicines, or attendance, and may extend these privileges free of charge to persons who are unable to pay for them.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-26-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-26-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-26-3)
    Sec. 11-26-3. Every specified municipality has the power to accept donations of money, personal property, or real estate for the benefit of such a hospital, dispensary, or other auxiliary institution, to be held, when accepted, according to the terms of the deed, gift or legacy of the property.
(Source: P.A. 83-388.)

65 ILCS 5/11-26-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-26-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-26-4)
    Sec. 11-26-4. Every specified municipality may issue its bonds from time to time in anticipation of its revenue from its maternity or lying-in hospitals, dispensaries, and other auxiliary institutions. These bonds may be authorized by an ordinance of the corporate authorities and may be issued in one or more series, may bear such dates, mature at such times, not exceeding 20 years from their respective dates, bear interest at such rates not exceeding the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, payable semi-annually, be in such denominations, be in such form, either coupon or registered, be executed in such manner, be payable in such medium of payment, at such places, be subject to such terms of redemption, with or without premium, and be declared or become due before the maturity date, as the ordinance may provide. These bonds may be repurchased by the municipality out of any available funds at a price not to exceed the principal amount thereof and accrued interest, and all bonds so repurchased shall be cancelled. Pending the preparation or execution of definitive bonds, interim receipts or certificates or temporary bonds may be delivered to the purchasers or pledgees of the bonds. The bonds bearing the signatures of officers in office on the date of the signing thereof are valid and binding obligations notwithstanding that before the delivery thereof and payment therefor any or all of the persons whose signatures appear thereon have ceased to be officers. No holder of any bond issued under this section has the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the municipality to pay the bond or the interest thereon. Each bond issued under this section shall recite in substance that the bond, including the interest thereon, is payable from the revenue pledged to the payment thereof and that the bond does not constitute a debt of the municipality issuing it.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/11-26-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-26-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-26-5)
    Sec. 11-26-5. When revenue bonds are issued under Section 11-26-4, the entire revenue received from the operation of the specified hospitals, dispensaries, and other auxiliary institutions shall be deposited in a separate fund which shall be used only in paying the cost of maintenance and operation thereof and the principal and interest of the revenue bonds issued under Section 11-26-4.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-26-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-26-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-26-6)
    Sec. 11-26-6. Every specified municipality has the power to secure grants and loans, or either, from the United States government, or any agency thereof, for financing the establishment and construction of any hospital, dispensary, or other auxiliary institution, or any part thereof, authorized by Section 11-26-1. For these purposes, the municipality has the power to issue and sell or pledge to the United States government, or any agency thereof, all or any part of the revenue bonds authorized by Section 11-26-1 and to execute contracts and other documents and do all things that may be required by the United States government, or any agency thereof.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 27

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 27 heading)
DIVISION 27. CONTRIBUTIONS TO NON-SECTARIAN
HOSPITALS BY CITIES

65 ILCS 5/11-27-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-27-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-27-1)
    Sec. 11-27-1. Any city may contribute such sums of money toward erecting, building, maintaining, and supporting any non-sectarian public hospital located within its limits as the city council deems proper.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 28

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 28 heading)
DIVISION 28. EMINENT DOMAIN TO OBTAIN CITY
HOSPITAL SITE

65 ILCS 5/11-28-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-28-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-28-1)
    Sec. 11-28-1. Whenever a city needs a lot or parcel of land as a site for a building to be erected for any hospital established and supported by the city, and the city cannot agree with the owners thereof upon the compensation therefor, the city has the power to proceed to have the compensation determined in the manner provided by law for the exercise of the right of eminent domain under the Eminent Domain Act.
(Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 29

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 29 heading)
DIVISION 29. CITY AND VILLAGE TUBERCULOSIS
SANITARIUMS
(Division repealed by P.A. 102-587)
(Source: Repealed by P.A. 102-587, eff. 1-1-22.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 29.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 29.1 heading)
DIVISION 29.1. CARE OF MENTALLY DEFICIENT PERSONS

65 ILCS 5/11-29.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-29.1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-29.1-1)
    Sec. 11-29.1-1. As used in this Division, "municipality" means any city, village or incorporated town; and "municipal" refers to any such municipality. Any municipality may provide facilities or services for the benefit of its mentally deficient residents who are not eligible to participate in any such program conducted under Article 14 of The School Code, or may contract therefor with any privately or publicly operated entity which provides facilities or services either in or without such municipality.
    For such purpose, the corporate authorities may levy an annual tax of not to exceed .1% upon all of the taxable property in the municipality at the value thereof, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue. Such tax shall be levied and collected in the same manner as other municipal taxes, but shall not be included in any limitation otherwise prescribed as to the rate or amount of municipal taxes but shall be in addition thereto and in excess thereof. When collected, such tax shall be paid into a special fund in the municipal treasury, to be designated as the "Mentally Deficient Persons' Fund," and shall be used only for the purpose specified in this Section.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-29.1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-29.1-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-29.1-2)
    Sec. 11-29.1-2. Whenever any municipality first levies the tax authorized in Section 11-29.1-1, it shall cause the ordinance levying the tax to be published in one or more newspapers published in the municipality within 10 days after the levy is made. If no newspaper is published in the municipality, the ordinance shall be published in a newspaper having general circulation within the municipality. The publication of the ordinance shall include a notice of (1) the specific number of voters required to sign a petition requesting that the question of the adoption of the tax levy be submitted to the voters of the municipality; (2) the time within which the petition must be filed; and (3) the date of the prospective referendum. The municipal clerk shall provide a petition form to any individual requesting one. Any taxpayer in such municipality may, within 30 days after such publication, file with the municipal clerk a petition signed by a number of the voters of the municipality equal to 10% or more of the registered voters of the municipality requesting the submission to a referendum of the following proposition:
    "Shall (insert name) be authorized to levy a tax for (state purpose) in excess of the rate for other municipal purposes but not in excess of .1%?"
    The municipal clerk shall certify the proposition for submission by the proper election authority at an election in accordance with the general election law.
    If a majority of the voters voting on the proposition vote in favor thereof or if no petition is filed pursuant to this Section 11-29.1-2, such tax levy shall be authorized. If a majority of the vote is against such proposition, such tax levy shall not be authorized.
(Source: P.A. 86-1253; 87-767.)

65 ILCS 5/11-29.1-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-29.1-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-29.1-3)
    Sec. 11-29.1-3. When any municipality has authority to levy a tax for the purpose of this Division 29.1, the mayor or president of such municipality shall appoint a board of 3 directors who shall administer this Division 29.1. The original appointees shall be appointed for terms expiring, respectively, on June 30 in the first, second and third years following their appointment as designated by the mayor or president. All succeeding terms shall be for 3 years and appointments shall be made in like manner. Vacancies shall be filled in like manner for the balance of the unexpired term. Each director shall serve until his successor is appointed. Directors shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of their duties.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 828.)

65 ILCS 5/11-29.1-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-29.1-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-29.1-4)
    Sec. 11-29.1-4. The directors shall meet in July, annually, and elect one of their number as president and one as secretary, and shall elect such other officers as they deem necessary. They shall adopt such rules for the administration of this Division 29.1 as may be proper and expedient. They shall report to the mayor or president, from time to time, a detailed statement of their administration.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 828.)

65 ILCS 5/11-29.1-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-29.1-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-29.1-5)
    Sec. 11-29.1-5. The board of directors may accept any donation of property for the purpose specified in Section 11-29.1-1, and shall pay over to the municipal treasurer any money so received, within 30 days of the receipt thereof.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 828.)

65 ILCS 5/11-29.1-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-29.1-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-29.1-6)
    Sec. 11-29.1-6. The board of directors may impose a maintenance charge upon the estate of any mentally deficient person receiving the benefits of the facilities or services prescribed in Section 11-29.1-1. If the estate of such person is insufficient, the parent or parents of such person are liable for the payment of the amount due.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 828.)

65 ILCS 5/11-29.1-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-29.1-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-29.1-7)
    Sec. 11-29.1-7. The rate at which the sums to be so charged as provided in Section 11-29.1-6 shall be calculated by the board of directors is the average per capita operating cost for all persons receiving the benefit of such facilities or services, computed for each fiscal year; provided, that the board may, in its discretion, set the rate at a lesser amount than such average per capita cost. Less amounts may be accepted by the board when conditions warrant such action or when money is offered by persons not liable under Section 11-29.1-6. Any money received pursuant to this Section 11-29.1-7 shall be paid into the municipal Mentally Deficient Persons' Fund.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 828.)

65 ILCS 5/11-29.1-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-29.1-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-29.1-8)
    Sec. 11-29.1-8. The board of directors is authorized to investigate the financial condition of each person liable under Section 11-29.1-6 and is further authorized to make determinations of the ability of each such person to pay the sums representing maintenance charges, and for such purposes to set a standard as a basis of judgment of ability to pay, which standard shall be recomputed periodically to reflect changes in the cost of living and other pertinent factors, and to make provisions for unusual and exceptional circumstances in the application of such standard. The board may issue to any person liable therefor statements of amounts due as maintenance charges, requiring payment in such manner as may be arranged, in an amount not exceeding the average per capita operating cost as determined under Section 11-29.1-7.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 828.)

65 ILCS 5/11-29.1-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-29.1-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-29.1-9)
    Sec. 11-29.1-9. The use of the facilities or services specified in Section 11-29.1-1 shall not be limited or conditioned in any manner by the financial status or ability to pay of any recipient or person responsible. Records pertaining to the payment of maintenance charges shall not be made available for inspection, but all such records shall be deemed confidential and used only when required for the purpose of Section 11-29.1-8.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 828.)

65 ILCS 5/11-29.1-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-29.1-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-29.1-10)
    Sec. 11-29.1-10. Any person who has been issued a statement of any sum due for maintenance charges for a mentally deficient person may petition the board of directors for a modification thereof, and the board shall provide for a hearing thereon. The board may, after such hearing, grant such relief as seems proper.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 828.)

65 ILCS 5/11-29.1-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-29.1-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-29.1-11)
    Sec. 11-29.1-11. Upon request of the board of directors, the attorney for the municipality in which a person who is liable for payment of maintenance charges resides shall file suit to collect the amount due. The court may order the payment of sums due for maintenance for such period or periods as the circumstances require. Such order may be entered against any or all such defendants and may be based upon the proportionate ability of each defendant to contribute to the payment of sums due. Orders for the payment of money may be enforced by attachment as for contempt against the persons of the defendants, and in addition as other judgments for the payment of money, and costs may be adjudged against the defendants and apportioned among them, but if the complaint is dismissed the costs shall be borne by the municipality.
    The provisions of the Civil Practice Law, and all amendments thereto, shall apply to and govern all actions instituted under the provisions of this Division 29.1.
(Source: P.A. 82-783.)

65 ILCS 5/11-29.1-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-29.1-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-29.1-12)
    Sec. 11-29.1-12. Upon the death of a person who is liable for maintenance charges imposed by Section 11-29.1-6 and who is possessed of property, the executor or administrator of his estate shall ascertain from the board of directors the extent of such charges. Such claim shall be allowed and paid as other lawful claims against the estate.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 828.)

65 ILCS 5/11-29.1-13

    (65 ILCS 5/11-29.1-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-29.1-13)
    Sec. 11-29.1-13. The Department of Human Services shall adopt general rules for the guidance of any board of directors, prescribing reasonable standards in regard to program, facilities and services for mentally deficient residents.
    The Department of Human Services may conduct such investigation as may be necessary to ascertain compliance with rules adopted pursuant to this Division 29.1.
    If any such board of directors fails to comply with such rules, the Department of Human Services shall withhold distribution of any State grant in aid until such time as such board complies with such rules.
(Source: P.A. 89-507, eff. 7-1-97.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 29.2

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 29.2 heading)
DIVISION 29.2. CONTRACTS WITH COMMUNITY
MENTAL HEALTH BOARD

65 ILCS 5/11-29.2-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-29.2-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-29.2-1)
    Sec. 11-29.2-1. Any city, village or incorporated town may enter into contractual agreements with any Community Mental Health Board having jurisdiction within the city, village or incorporated town. Such agreement shall be written and shall provide for the rendition of service by the Community Mental Health Board to the residents of such city, village or incorporated town. For this purpose, the city, village or incorporated town is authorized to expend its funds and any funds made available to it through the Federal State and Local Assistance Act of 1972.
(Source: P.A. 78-576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 29.3

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 29.3 heading)
DIVISION 29.3. SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING

65 ILCS 5/11-29.3-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-29.3-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-29.3-1)
    Sec. 11-29.3-1. It being considered essential to the welfare of any municipality that decent, safe and sanitary housing be provided for senior citizens; any such municipality shall have the following powers with respect to senior citizens housing:
        (1) To construct, own, manage, acquire, lease,
    
purchase, reconstruct, improve, or rehabilitate any real estate or personal property.
        (2) To employ or contract with others for management.
        (3) To donate land.
        (4) To acquire by any means, including eminent
    
domain, any property deemed necessary and convenient.
        (5) To mortgage real and personal property.
        (6) To borrow money, and secure the payment of such
    
borrowing by a pledge of revenue.
        (7) To guarantee the repayment of money borrowed to
    
finance any purpose hereunder.
        (8) To sell or convey real and personal property upon
    
such terms as deemed necessary.
        (9) To accept grants, contributions, and gifts.
        (10) To charge rents and fees of residents.
        (11) To enter into leases.
        (12) To expend municipal funds in the exercise of its
    
powers hereunder.
        (13) To make all such contracts as may be necessary
    
in the exercise of its powers hereunder.
    Senior citizen housing shall mean housing where at least 50% of the tenants are intended to be of age 55 or older.
    After the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1994, any municipality, except for municipalities with a population in excess of 10,000 located within a county having a population in excess of 2,000,000, may borrow money or guarantee the repayment of money after the question has been submitted to the electors of that municipality and has been approved by a majority of the electors voting upon that question. The clerk shall certify the proposition of the corporate authorities to the proper election authority who shall submit the question at an election in accordance with the general election law. The proposition shall be in substantially the following form:
        Shall (name of municipality) be authorized to borrow
    
$(amount) to provide senior citizen housing under Division 29.3 of the Illinois Municipal Code?
The votes shall be recorded as "Yes" or "No".
    No municipality with a population in excess of 10,000 located within a county having a population in excess of 2,000,000 may borrow money or guarantee the repayment of money unless it adopts an ordinance declaring its intention to do so and directs that notice of such intention be published at least once in a newspaper having a general circulation in the municipality. The notice shall set forth (1) the intention of the municipality to borrow money or guarantee the repayment of money; (2) the specific number of voters required to sign a petition requesting that the proposition to borrow money or guarantee the repayment of money be submitted to the voters of the municipality; (3) the time within which a petition must be filed requesting the submission of the proposition; and (4) the date of the prospective referendum. At the time of publication of the notice and for 30 days thereafter, the Clerk shall provide a petition form to any person requesting one. If within 30 days after the publication a petition is filed with the Clerk, signed by not less than 10% of the voters of the municipality requesting that the proposition to borrow money or guarantee the repayment of money be submitted to the voters thereof then the municipality shall not be authorized to so act until the proposition has been certified to the proper election authorities and has been submitted to and approved by a majority of the voters voting on the proposition at any regularly scheduled election. If no such petition is so filed, or if any and all petitions filed are invalid, the municipality may proceed to borrow money or guarantee the repayment of money. In addition to the requirements of the general election law the notice of the referendum election shall set forth the intention of the municipality to borrow money or guarantee the repayment of money under this Division. The proposition shall be in substantially the following form:
        Shall (name of village) be authorized to borrow
    
$(amount) (or guarantee the repayment of $(amount)) to provide senior citizen housing under Division 29.3 of the Illinois Municipal Code?
The votes shall be recorded as "Yes" or "No".
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section, municipalities with a population in excess of 10,000 and less than 15,000 and located within a county having a population in excess of 2,000,000 may borrow money or guarantee the repayment of money for new construction of senior citizen housing only after the question has been submitted to the electors of that municipality and has been approved by a majority of the electors voting upon that question.
(Source: P.A. 87-1153; 87-1208; 88-45; 88-646, eff. 1-1-95.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 30

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 30 heading)
CONTROL OVER BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 30

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 30 heading)
DIVISION 30. GENERAL REGULATORY POWERS

65 ILCS 5/11-30-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-30-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-30-1)
    Sec. 11-30-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate fences and party walls. Provisions of this act do not apply to railroad right of way fences which are regulated under Section 57 of the Public Utilities Act.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 1027.)

65 ILCS 5/11-30-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-30-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-30-2)
    Sec. 11-30-2. For the purpose of lessening or avoiding the hazards to persons and damage to property resulting from flooding, the corporate authorities of each municipality may prescribe rules and regulations for the construction and alteration of buildings and structures and parts and appurtenances thereof.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-30-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-30-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-30-3)
    Sec. 11-30-3. In order to promote the public health and safety and the health and safety of the occupants of the premises herein defined, the corporate authorities may license, locate and regulate the use and construction of rooming houses. In municipalities of more than 500,000 inhabitants the fee for any license authorized under this Section shall not exceed the sum of $25 per year.
    For the purposes of this section, the term "rooming house" means a building or portion of a building other than a hotel, motel, apartment hotel, or residential hotel, in which sleeping accommodations not constituting an apartment are furnished at a fee for 4 or more persons ordinarily renting such accommodations at a specified rate for a specified time, and occupying the premises as a permanent place of abode rather than on a transient basis for a short term period of occupancy. An apartment is herein defined as a self-contained unit with private bath and cooking facilities.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 2614.)

65 ILCS 5/11-30-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-30-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-30-4)
    Sec. 11-30-4. The corporate authorities of each municipality may prescribe the strength and manner of constructing all buildings, structures and their accessories and of the construction of fire escapes thereon.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-30-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-30-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-30-5)
    Sec. 11-30-5. In order to promote the public health and safety and the health and safety of the occupants of the premises herein defined, the corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate and provide for supervision of every building, structure or any part thereof used or held out to the public to be a place where sleeping accommodations are furnished or maintained for 20 or more persons for a period of one day or more, and in connection therewith, but not as a limitation thereon, to regulate and provide for supervision of desk clerks in such buildings or structures.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-30-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-30-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-30-6)
    Sec. 11-30-6. The corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate the lighting of stairs, vestibules, passageways and common ways in premises containing more than 2 flats or apartments and to require the owner, lessee, person, firm or corporation having control of such stairs, vestibules, passageways and common ways to light the same.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-30-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-30-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-30-7)
    Sec. 11-30-7. In municipalities of 500,000 or more inhabitants or municipalities lying wholly or partly within a radius of 30 miles from the corporate limits of municipalities of 500,000 or more inhabitants, the corporate authorities may prohibit the erection of buildings for habitation on any lot or parcel of land within the municipality, unless a highway, road, street or way for public service facilities improved with water mains and sanitary sewers is provided to serve the lot or parcel of land.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-30-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-30-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-30-8)
    Sec. 11-30-8. The corporate authorities may prescribe rules and regulations for grading and draining of lots and construction of (1) paving for motor vehicle driveways and parking areas, (2) terraces, (3) retaining walls of masonry and other materials and for preserving drainage channels in connection with building improvements or without such improvements.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 2620.)

65 ILCS 5/11-30-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-30-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-30-9)
    Sec. 11-30-9. The corporate authorities may prescribe rules and regulations for the construction of privately owned artificial basins of water used for swimming or wading, which use or need external buttresses or which are dug into the ground, located on private residential property and intended for the use of the owner and guests.
    The corporate authorities may by ordinance require the construction of fences around or protective covers over previously constructed artificial basins of water dug in the ground and used for swimming or wading, which are located on private residential property and intended for the use of the owner and guests.
(Source: P.A. 86-1470.)

65 ILCS 5/11-30-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-30-10)
    Sec. 11-30-10. Municipality of 500,000 or more; landlord compliance program.
    (a) This Section applies only to municipalities having 500,000 or more inhabitants.
    (b) If a person is a legal or beneficial owner of a building containing rooms or groups of rooms used or intended to be used as housekeeping units for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating and rented to persons for those purposes and if a court or municipal officer or administrative agency of competent jurisdiction determines that the owner has violated a municipal ordinance or code that establishes construction, plumbing, heating, electrical, fire prevention, sanitation, or other health and safety standards that are applicable to such buildings, then, in addition to any other action authorized by law, the court, officer, or agency may offer the owner the option of attending a program designed to encourage the owner's compliance with all municipal ordinances and codes applicable to such buildings. The municipality may prepare and present the program or may contract with a public or private entity for that purpose. If the owner states to the court, officer, or agency that he or she intends to attend the program but then does not attend the program, then the court, officer, or agency may impose against the owner a fine of twice the amount that would have been imposed if the owner had not stated an intention to attend the program, except that the total fine may not exceed the maximum amount authorized by law.
(Source: P.A. 89-599, eff. 8-2-96.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 31

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 31 heading)
DIVISION 31. UNSAFE PROPERTY
(Source: P.A. 103-154, eff. 6-30-23.)

65 ILCS 5/11-31-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-31-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-31-1)
    Sec. 11-31-1. Demolition, repair, enclosure, or remediation.
    (a) The corporate authorities of each municipality may demolish, repair, or enclose or cause the demolition, repair, or enclosure of dangerous and unsafe buildings or uncompleted and abandoned buildings within the territory of the municipality and may remove or cause the removal of garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials from those buildings. In any county having adopted by referendum or otherwise a county health department as provided by Division 5-25 of the Counties Code or its predecessor, the county board of that county may exercise those powers with regard to dangerous and unsafe buildings or uncompleted and abandoned buildings within the territory of any city, village, or incorporated town having less than 50,000 population.
    The corporate authorities shall apply to the circuit court of the county in which the building is located (i) for an order authorizing action to be taken with respect to a building if the owner or owners of the building, including the lien holders of record, after at least 15 days' written notice by mail so to do, have failed to put the building in a safe condition or to demolish it or (ii) for an order requiring the owner or owners of record to demolish, repair, or enclose the building or to remove garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials from the building. It is not a defense to the cause of action that the building is boarded up or otherwise enclosed, although the court may order the defendant to have the building boarded up or otherwise enclosed. Where, upon diligent search, the identity or whereabouts of the owner or owners of the building, including the lien holders of record, is not ascertainable, notice mailed to the person or persons in whose name the real estate was last assessed is sufficient notice under this Section.
    The hearing upon the application to the circuit court shall be expedited by the court and shall be given precedence over all other suits. Any person entitled to bring an action under subsection (b) shall have the right to intervene in an action brought under this Section.
    The cost of the demolition, repair, enclosure, or removal incurred by the municipality, by an intervenor, or by a lien holder of record, including court costs, attorney's fees, and other costs related to the enforcement of this Section, is recoverable from the owner or owners of the real estate or the previous owner or both if the property was transferred during the 15 day notice period and is a lien on the real estate; the lien is superior to all prior existing liens and encumbrances, except taxes, if, within 180 days after the repair, demolition, enclosure, or removal, the municipality, the lien holder of record, or the intervenor who incurred the cost and expense shall file a notice of lien for the cost and expense incurred in the office of the recorder in the county in which the real estate is located or in the office of the registrar of titles of the county if the real estate affected is registered under the Registered Titles (Torrens) Act.
    The notice must consist of a sworn statement setting out (1) a description of the real estate sufficient for its identification, (2) the amount of money representing the cost and expense incurred, and (3) the date or dates when the cost and expense was incurred by the municipality, the lien holder of record, or the intervenor. Upon payment of the cost and expense by the owner of or persons interested in the property after the notice of lien has been filed, the lien shall be released by the municipality, the person in whose name the lien has been filed, or the assignee of the lien, and the release may be filed of record as in the case of filing notice of lien. Unless the lien is enforced under subsection (c), the lien may be enforced by foreclosure proceedings as in the case of mortgage foreclosures under Article XV of the Code of Civil Procedure or mechanics' lien foreclosures. An action to foreclose this lien may be commenced at any time after the date of filing of the notice of lien. The costs of foreclosure incurred by the municipality, including court costs, reasonable attorney's fees, advances to preserve the property, and other costs related to the enforcement of this subsection, plus statutory interest, are a lien on the real estate and are recoverable by the municipality from the owner or owners of the real estate.
    All liens arising under this subsection (a) shall be assignable. The assignee of the lien shall have the same power to enforce the lien as the assigning party, except that the lien may not be enforced under subsection (c).
    If the appropriate official of any municipality determines that any dangerous and unsafe building or uncompleted and abandoned building within its territory fulfills the requirements for an action by the municipality under the Abandoned Housing Rehabilitation Act, the municipality may petition under that Act in a proceeding brought under this subsection.
    (b) Any owner or tenant of real property within 1200 feet in any direction of any dangerous or unsafe building located within the territory of a municipality with a population of 500,000 or more may file with the appropriate municipal authority a request that the municipality apply to the circuit court of the county in which the building is located for an order permitting the demolition, removal of garbage, debris, and other noxious or unhealthy substances and materials from, or repair or enclosure of the building in the manner prescribed in subsection (a) of this Section. If the municipality fails to institute an action in circuit court within 90 days after the filing of the request, the owner or tenant of real property within 1200 feet in any direction of the building may institute an action in circuit court seeking an order compelling the owner or owners of record to demolish, remove garbage, debris, and other noxious or unhealthy substances and materials from, repair or enclose or to cause to be demolished, have garbage, debris, and other noxious or unhealthy substances and materials removed from, repaired, or enclosed the building in question. A private owner or tenant who institutes an action under the preceding sentence shall not be required to pay any fee to the clerk of the circuit court. The cost of repair, removal, demolition, or enclosure shall be borne by the owner or owners of record of the building. In the event the owner or owners of record fail to demolish, remove garbage, debris, and other noxious or unhealthy substances and materials from, repair, or enclose the building within 90 days of the date the court entered its order, the owner or tenant who instituted the action may request that the court join the municipality as a party to the action. The court may order the municipality to demolish, remove materials from, repair, or enclose the building, or cause that action to be taken upon the request of any owner or tenant who instituted the action or upon the municipality's request. The municipality may file, and the court may approve, a plan for rehabilitating the building in question. A court order authorizing the municipality to demolish, remove materials from, repair, or enclose a building, or cause that action to be taken, shall not preclude the court from adjudging the owner or owners of record of the building in contempt of court due to the failure to comply with the order to demolish, remove garbage, debris, and other noxious or unhealthy substances and materials from, repair, or enclose the building.
    If a municipality or a person or persons other than the owner or owners of record pay the cost of demolition, removal of garbage, debris, and other noxious or unhealthy substances and materials, repair, or enclosure pursuant to a court order, the cost, including court costs, attorney's fees, and other costs related to the enforcement of this subsection, is recoverable from the owner or owners of the real estate and is a lien on the real estate; the lien is superior to all prior existing liens and encumbrances, except taxes, if, within 180 days after the repair, removal, demolition, or enclosure, the municipality or the person or persons who paid the costs of demolition, removal, repair, or enclosure shall file a notice of lien of the cost and expense incurred in the office of the recorder in the county in which the real estate is located or in the office of the registrar of the county if the real estate affected is registered under the Registered Titles (Torrens) Act. The notice shall be in a form as is provided in subsection (a). An owner or tenant who institutes an action in circuit court seeking an order to compel the owner or owners of record to demolish, remove materials from, repair, or enclose any dangerous or unsafe building, or to cause that action to be taken under this subsection may recover court costs and reasonable attorney's fees for instituting the action from the owner or owners of record of the building. Upon payment of the costs and expenses by the owner of or a person interested in the property after the notice of lien has been filed, the lien shall be released by the municipality or the person in whose name the lien has been filed or his or her assignee, and the release may be filed of record as in the case of filing a notice of lien. Unless the lien is enforced under subsection (c), the lien may be enforced by foreclosure proceedings as in the case of mortgage foreclosures under Article XV of the Code of Civil Procedure or mechanics' lien foreclosures. An action to foreclose this lien may be commenced at any time after the date of filing of the notice of lien. The costs of foreclosure incurred by the municipality, including court costs, reasonable attorneys' fees, advances to preserve the property, and other costs related to the enforcement of this subsection, plus statutory interest, are a lien on the real estate and are recoverable by the municipality from the owner or owners of the real estate.
    All liens arising under the terms of this subsection (b) shall be assignable. The assignee of the lien shall have the same power to enforce the lien as the assigning party, except that the lien may not be enforced under subsection (c).
    (c) In any case where a municipality has obtained a lien under subsection (a), (b), or (f), the municipality may enforce the lien under this subsection (c) in the same proceeding in which the lien is authorized.
    A municipality desiring to enforce a lien under this subsection (c) shall petition the court to retain jurisdiction for foreclosure proceedings under this subsection. Notice of the petition shall be served, by certified or registered mail, on all persons who were served notice under subsection (a), (b), or (f). The court shall conduct a hearing on the petition not less than 15 days after the notice is served. If the court determines that the requirements of this subsection (c) have been satisfied, it shall grant the petition and retain jurisdiction over the matter until the foreclosure proceeding is completed. The costs of foreclosure incurred by the municipality, including court costs, reasonable attorneys' fees, advances to preserve the property, and other costs related to the enforcement of this subsection, plus statutory interest, are a lien on the real estate and are recoverable by the municipality from the owner or owners of the real estate. If the court denies the petition, the municipality may enforce the lien in a separate action as provided in subsection (a), (b), or (f).
    All persons designated in Section 15-1501 of the Code of Civil Procedure as necessary parties in a mortgage foreclosure action shall be joined as parties before issuance of an order of foreclosure. Persons designated in Section 15-1501 of the Code of Civil Procedure as permissible parties may also be joined as parties in the action.
    The provisions of Article XV of the Code of Civil Procedure applicable to mortgage foreclosures shall apply to the foreclosure of a lien under this subsection (c), except to the extent that those provisions are inconsistent with this subsection. For purposes of foreclosures of liens under this subsection, however, the redemption period described in subsection (b) of Section 15-1603 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall end 60 days after the date of entry of the order of foreclosure.
    (d) In addition to any other remedy provided by law, the corporate authorities of any municipality may petition the circuit court to have property declared abandoned under this subsection (d) if:
        (1) the property has been tax delinquent for 2 or
    
more years or bills for water service for the property have been outstanding for 2 or more years;
        (2) the property is unoccupied by persons legally in
    
possession; and
        (3) the property's condition impairs public health,
    
safety, or welfare for reasons specified in the petition.
    All persons having an interest of record in the property, including tax purchasers and beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to the property, shall be named as defendants in the petition and shall be served with process. In addition, service shall be had under Section 2-206 of the Code of Civil Procedure as in other cases affecting property, including publication in a newspaper that is in circulation in the county in which the action is pending. At least 30 days prior to any declaration of abandonment, the municipality or its agent shall post a notice not less than 1 foot by 1 foot in size on the front of the subject building or property. The notice shall be dated as of the date of the posting and state that the municipality is seeking a declaration of abandonment for the property. The notice shall also include the case number for the underlying circuit court petition filed pursuant to this subsection and a notification that the owner should file an appearance in the matter if the property is not abandoned.
    The municipality, however, may proceed under this subsection in a proceeding brought under subsection (a) or (b). Notice of the petition shall be served in person or by certified or registered mail on all persons who were served notice under subsection (a) or (b).
    If the municipality proves that the conditions described in this subsection exist and (i) the owner of record of the property does not enter an appearance in the action, or, if title to the property is held by an Illinois land trust, if neither the owner of record nor the owner of the beneficial interest of the trust enters an appearance, or (ii) if the owner of record or the beneficiary of a land trust, if title to the property is held by an Illinois land trust, enters an appearance and specifically waives his or her rights under this subsection (d), the court shall declare the property abandoned. Notwithstanding any waiver, the municipality may move to dismiss its petition at any time. In addition, any waiver in a proceeding under this subsection (d) does not serve as a waiver for any other proceeding under law or equity.
    If that determination is made, notice shall be sent in person or by certified or registered mail to all persons having an interest of record in the property, including tax purchasers and beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to the property, stating that title to the property will be transferred to the municipality unless, within 30 days of the notice, the owner of record or any other person having an interest in the property files with the court a request to demolish any or all dangerous or unsafe buildings or to put the building in safe condition, or unless the owner of record enters an appearance and proves that the owner does not intend to abandon the property.
    If the owner of record enters an appearance in the action within the 30 day period, but does not at that time file with the court a request to demolish the dangerous or unsafe building or to put the property in safe condition, or specifically waive his or her rights under this subsection (d), the court shall vacate its order declaring the property abandoned if it determines that the owner of record does not intend to abandon the property. In that case, the municipality may amend its complaint in order to initiate proceedings under subsection (a), or it may request that the court order the owner to demolish buildings or repair the dangerous or unsafe conditions of the property alleged in the petition or seek the appointment of a receiver or other equitable relief to correct the conditions at the property. The powers and rights of a receiver appointed under this subsection (d) shall include all of the powers and rights of a receiver appointed under Section 11-31-2 of this Code.
    If a request to demolish or repair a building or property is filed within the 30 day period, the court shall grant permission to the requesting party to demolish the building or repair the property within 60 days after the request is granted. An extension of that period for up to 60 additional days may be given for good cause. If more than one person with an interest in the property files a timely request, preference shall be given to the owner of record if the owner filed a request or, if the owner did not, the person with the lien or other interest of the highest priority.
    If the requesting party (other than the owner of record) proves to the court that the building has been demolished or put in a safe condition in accordance with the local safety codes within the period of time granted by the court, the court shall issue a quitclaim judicial deed for the property to the requesting party, conveying only the interest of the owner of record, upon proof of payment to the municipality of all costs incurred by the municipality in connection with the action, including but not limited to court costs, attorney's fees, administrative costs, the costs, if any, associated with property maintenance, and receiver's certificates. The interest in the property so conveyed shall be subject to all liens and encumbrances on the property. In addition, if the interest is conveyed to a person holding a certificate of purchase for the property under the Property Tax Code, the conveyance shall be subject to the rights of redemption of all persons entitled to redeem under that Act, including the original owner of record. If the requesting party is the owner of record and proves to the court that the building has been demolished or put in a safe condition in accordance with the local safety codes within the period of time granted by the court, the court shall dismiss the proceeding under this subsection (d).
    If the owner of record has not entered an appearance and proven that the owner did not intend to abandon the property, and if no person with an interest in the property files a timely request or if the requesting party fails to demolish the building or put the property in safe condition within the time specified by the court, the municipality may petition the court to issue a judicial deed for the property to the municipality or another governmental body designated by the municipality in the petition. A conveyance by judicial deed shall operate to extinguish all existing ownership interests in, liens on, and other interest in the property, including tax liens, and shall extinguish the rights and interests of any and all holders of a bona fide certificate of purchase of the property for delinquent taxes. Any such bona fide certificate of purchase holder shall be entitled to a sale in error as prescribed under Section 21-310 of the Property Tax Code.
    (e) Each municipality may use the provisions of this subsection to expedite the removal of certain buildings that are a continuing hazard to the community in which they are located.
    If a residential or commercial building is 3 stories or less in height as defined by the municipality's building code, and the corporate official designated to be in charge of enforcing the municipality's building code determines that the building is open and vacant and an immediate and continuing hazard to the community in which the building is located, then the official shall be authorized to post a notice not less than 2 feet by 2 feet in size on the front of the building. The notice shall be dated as of the date of the posting and shall state that unless the building is demolished, repaired, or enclosed, and unless any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are removed so that an immediate and continuing hazard to the community no longer exists, then the building may be demolished, repaired, or enclosed, or any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials may be removed, by the municipality.
    Not later than 30 days following the posting of the notice, the municipality shall do all of the following:
        (1) Cause to be sent, by certified mail, return
    
receipt requested, a Notice to Remediate to all owners of record of the property, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to the property, and all lienholders of record in the property, stating the intent of the municipality to demolish, repair, or enclose the building or remove any garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials if that action is not taken by the owner or owners.
        (2) Cause to be published, in a newspaper published
    
or circulated in the municipality where the building is located, a notice setting forth (i) the permanent tax index number and the address of the building, (ii) a statement that the property is open and vacant and constitutes an immediate and continuing hazard to the community, and (iii) a statement that the municipality intends to demolish, repair, or enclose the building or remove any garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials if the owner or owners or lienholders of record fail to do so. This notice shall be published for 3 consecutive days.
        (3) Cause to be recorded the Notice to Remediate
    
mailed under paragraph (1) in the office of the recorder in the county in which the real estate is located or in the office of the registrar of titles of the county if the real estate is registered under the Registered Title (Torrens) Act.
    Any person or persons with a current legal or equitable interest in the property objecting to the proposed actions of the corporate authorities may file his or her objection in an appropriate form in a court of competent jurisdiction.
    If the building is not demolished, repaired, or enclosed, or the garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are not removed, within 30 days of mailing the notice to the owners of record, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to the property, and all lienholders of record in the property, or within 30 days of the last day of publication of the notice, whichever is later, the corporate authorities shall have the power to demolish, repair, or enclose the building or to remove any garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials.
    The municipality may proceed to demolish, repair, or enclose a building or remove any garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials under this subsection within a 120-day period following the date of the mailing of the notice if the appropriate official determines that the demolition, repair, enclosure, or removal of any garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials is necessary to remedy the immediate and continuing hazard. If, however, before the municipality proceeds with any of the actions authorized by this subsection, any person with a legal or equitable interest in the property has sought a hearing under this subsection before a court and has served a copy of the complaint on the chief executive officer of the municipality, then the municipality shall not proceed with the demolition, repair, enclosure, or removal of garbage, debris, or other substances until the court determines that that action is necessary to remedy the hazard and issues an order authorizing the municipality to do so. If the court dismisses the action for want of prosecution, the municipality must send the objector a copy of the dismissal order and a letter stating that the demolition, repair, enclosure, or removal of garbage, debris, or other substances will proceed unless, within 30 days after the copy of the order and the letter are mailed, the objector moves to vacate the dismissal and serves a copy of the motion on the chief executive officer of the municipality. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, if the objector does not file a motion and give the required notice, if the motion is denied by the court, or if the action is again dismissed for want of prosecution, then the dismissal is with prejudice and the demolition, repair, enclosure, or removal may proceed forthwith.
    The municipality must maintain documentation submitted from a contractor on the disposal of any demolition debris, clean or general, or uncontaminated soil generated during the demolition, repair, or enclosure of a building for a period of 3 years identifying the hauler, generator, place of origin of the debris or soil, the weight or volume of the debris or soil, and the location, owner, and operator of the facility where the debris or soil was transferred, disposed, recycled, or treated. The documentation required by this paragraph does not apply to a permitted pollution control facility that transfers or accepts construction or demolition debris, clean or general, or uncontaminated soil for final disposal, recycling, or treatment.
    Following the demolition, repair, or enclosure of a building, or the removal of garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials under this subsection, the municipality may file a notice of lien against the real estate for the cost of the demolition, repair, enclosure, or removal within 180 days after the repair, demolition, enclosure, or removal occurred, for the cost and expense incurred, in the office of the recorder in the county in which the real estate is located or in the office of the registrar of titles of the county if the real estate affected is registered under the Registered Titles (Torrens) Act; this lien has priority over the interests of those parties named in the Notice to Remediate mailed under paragraph (1), but not over the interests of third party purchasers or encumbrancers for value who obtained their interests in the property before obtaining actual or constructive notice of the lien. The notice of lien shall consist of a sworn statement setting forth (i) a description of the real estate, such as the address or other description of the property, sufficient for its identification; (ii) the expenses incurred by the municipality in undertaking the remedial actions authorized under this subsection; (iii) the date or dates the expenses were incurred by the municipality; (iv) a statement by the corporate official responsible for enforcing the building code that the building was open and vacant and constituted an immediate and continuing hazard to the community; (v) a statement by the corporate official that the required sign was posted on the building, that notice was sent by certified mail to the owners of record, and that notice was published in accordance with this subsection; and (vi) a statement as to when and where the notice was published. The lien authorized by this subsection may thereafter be released or enforced by the municipality as provided in subsection (a).
    (f) The corporate authorities of each municipality may remove or cause the removal of, or otherwise environmentally remediate hazardous substances and petroleum products on, in, or under any abandoned and unsafe property within the territory of a municipality. In addition, where preliminary evidence indicates the presence or likely presence of a hazardous substance or a petroleum product or a release or a substantial threat of a release of a hazardous substance or a petroleum product on, in, or under the property, the corporate authorities of the municipality may inspect the property and test for the presence or release of hazardous substances and petroleum products. In any county having adopted by referendum or otherwise a county health department as provided by Division 5-25 of the Counties Code or its predecessor, the county board of that county may exercise the above-described powers with regard to property within the territory of any city, village, or incorporated town having less than 50,000 population.
    For purposes of this subsection (f):
        (1) "property" or "real estate" means all real
    
property, whether or not improved by a structure;
        (2) "abandoned" means;
            (A) the property has been tax delinquent for 2 or
        
more years;
            (B) the property is unoccupied by persons legally
        
in possession; and
        (3) "unsafe" means property that presents an actual
    
or imminent threat to public health and safety caused by the release of hazardous substances; and
        (4) "hazardous substances" means the same as in
    
Section 3.215 of the Environmental Protection Act.
    The corporate authorities shall apply to the circuit court of the county in which the property is located (i) for an order allowing the municipality to enter the property and inspect and test substances on, in, or under the property; or (ii) for an order authorizing the corporate authorities to take action with respect to remediation of the property if conditions on the property, based on the inspection and testing authorized in paragraph (i), indicate the presence of hazardous substances or petroleum products. Remediation shall be deemed complete for purposes of paragraph (ii) above when the property satisfies Tier I, II, or III remediation objectives for the property's most recent usage, as established by the Environmental Protection Act, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. Where, upon diligent search, the identity or whereabouts of the owner or owners of the property, including the lien holders of record, is not ascertainable, notice mailed to the person or persons in whose name the real estate was last assessed is sufficient notice under this Section.
    The court shall grant an order authorizing testing under paragraph (i) above upon a showing of preliminary evidence indicating the presence or likely presence of a hazardous substance or a petroleum product or a release of or a substantial threat of a release of a hazardous substance or a petroleum product on, in, or under abandoned property. The preliminary evidence may include, but is not limited to, evidence of prior use, visual site inspection, or records of prior environmental investigations. The testing authorized by paragraph (i) above shall include any type of investigation which is necessary for an environmental professional to determine the environmental condition of the property, including but not limited to performance of soil borings and groundwater monitoring. The court shall grant a remediation order under paragraph (ii) above where testing of the property indicates that it fails to meet the applicable remediation objectives. The hearing upon the application to the circuit court shall be expedited by the court and shall be given precedence over all other suits.
    The cost of the inspection, testing, or remediation incurred by the municipality or by a lien holder of record, including court costs, attorney's fees, and other costs related to the enforcement of this Section, is a lien on the real estate; except that in any instances where a municipality incurs costs of inspection and testing but finds no hazardous substances or petroleum products on the property that present an actual or imminent threat to public health and safety, such costs are not recoverable from the owners nor are such costs a lien on the real estate. The lien is superior to all prior existing liens and encumbrances, except taxes and any lien obtained under subsection (a) or (e), if, within 180 days after the completion of the inspection, testing, or remediation, the municipality or the lien holder of record who incurred the cost and expense shall file a notice of lien for the cost and expense incurred in the office of the recorder in the county in which the real estate is located or in the office of the registrar of titles of the county if the real estate affected is registered under the Registered Titles (Torrens) Act.
    The notice must consist of a sworn statement setting out (i) a description of the real estate sufficient for its identification, (ii) the amount of money representing the cost and expense incurred, and (iii) the date or dates when the cost and expense was incurred by the municipality or the lien holder of record. Upon payment of the lien amount by the owner of or persons interested in the property after the notice of lien has been filed, a release of lien shall be issued by the municipality, the person in whose name the lien has been filed, or the assignee of the lien, and the release may be filed of record as in the case of filing notice of lien.
    The lien may be enforced under subsection (c) or by foreclosure proceedings as in the case of mortgage foreclosures under Article XV of the Code of Civil Procedure or mechanics' lien foreclosures; provided that where the lien is enforced by foreclosure under subsection (c) or under either statute, the municipality may not proceed against the other assets of the owner or owners of the real estate for any costs that otherwise would be recoverable under this Section but that remain unsatisfied after foreclosure except where such additional recovery is authorized by separate environmental laws. An action to foreclose this lien may be commenced at any time after the date of filing of the notice of lien. The costs of foreclosure incurred by the municipality, including court costs, reasonable attorney's fees, advances to preserve the property, and other costs related to the enforcement of this subsection, plus statutory interest, are a lien on the real estate.
    All liens arising under this subsection (f) shall be assignable. The assignee of the lien shall have the same power to enforce the lien as the assigning party, except that the lien may not be enforced under subsection (c).
    (g) In any case where a municipality has obtained a lien under subsection (a), the municipality may also bring an action for a money judgment against the owner or owners of the real estate in the amount of the lien in the same manner as provided for bringing causes of action in Article II of the Code of Civil Procedure and, upon obtaining a judgment, file a judgment lien against all of the real estate of the owner or owners and enforce that lien as provided for in Article XII of the Code of Civil Procedure.
(Source: P.A. 102-363, eff. 1-1-22; 102-847, eff. 5-13-22.)

65 ILCS 5/11-31-1.01

    (65 ILCS 5/11-31-1.01)
    Sec. 11-31-1.01. Securing or enclosing abandoned residential property.
    (a) In the case of securing or enclosing an abandoned residential property as defined in Section 11-20-15.1, the municipality may elect to secure or enclose the exterior of a building or the underlying parcel on which it is located under this Section without application to the circuit court, in which case the provisions of Section 11-20-15.1 shall be the exclusive remedy for the recovery of the costs of such activity.
    (b) For the purposes of this Section:
        (1) "Secure" or "securing" means boarding up, closing
    
off, or locking windows or entrances or otherwise making the interior of a building inaccessible to the general public; and
        (2) "Enclose" or "enclosing" means surrounding part
    
or all of the abandoned residential property's underlying parcel with a fence or wall or otherwise making part or all of the abandoned residential property's underlying parcel inaccessible to the general public.
    (c) This Section is repealed upon certification by the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, after consultation with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, that the Mortgage Electronic Registration System program is effectively registering substantially all mortgaged residential properties located in the State of Illinois, is available for access by all municipalities located in the State of Illinois without charge to them, and such registration includes the telephone number for the mortgage servicer.
(Source: P.A. 96-856, eff. 3-1-10.)

65 ILCS 5/11-31-1.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-31-1.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-31-1.1)
    Sec. 11-31-1.1. No owner of property who held title to the property when property taxes became delinquent and which taxes were still delinquent at the time of the foreclosure of a demolition lien by the corporate authorities of a municipality or the acceptance of a deed of conveyance in lieu of foreclosing such lien and no person, firm, association, corporation or other entity related to or associated with any such owner shall within 10 years after title vests in the municipality reacquire any right, title or interest in or to such property.
(Source: P.A. 80-1386.)

65 ILCS 5/11-31-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-31-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-31-2)
    Sec. 11-31-2. (a) If the appropriate official of any municipality determines, upon due investigation, that any building or structure therein fails to conform to the minimum standards of health and safety as set forth in the applicable ordinances of such municipality, and the owner or owners of such building or structure fails, after due notice, to cause such property so to conform, the municipality may make application to the circuit court for an injunction requiring compliance with such ordinances or for such other order as the court may deem necessary or appropriate to secure such compliance.
    If the appropriate official of any municipality determines, upon due investigation, that any building or structure located within the area affected by a conservation plan, adopted by the municipality pursuant to the Urban Community Conservation Act, fails to conform to the standards and provisions of such plan, and the owner or owners of such building or structure fails, after due notice, to cause such property so to conform, the municipality has the power to make application to the circuit court for an injunction requiring compliance with such plan or for such other order as the court may deem necessary or appropriate to secure such compliance.
    The hearing upon such suit shall be expedited by the court and shall be given precedence over all other actions.
    If, upon application hereunder, the court orders the appointment of a receiver to cause such building or structure to conform, such receiver may use the rents and issues of such property toward maintenance, repair and rehabilitation of the property prior to and despite any assignment of rents; and the court may further authorize the receiver to recover the cost of such maintenance, repair and rehabilitation by the issuance and sale of notes or receiver's certificates bearing such interest as the court may fix, and such notes or certificates, after their initial issuance and transfer by the receiver, shall be freely transferable and when sold or transferred by the receiver in return for a valuable consideration in money, material, labor or services, shall be a first lien upon the real estate and the rents and issues thereof, and shall be superior to all prior assignments of rents and all prior existing liens and encumbrances, except taxes; provided, that within 90 days of such sale or transfer for value by the receiver of such note or certificate, the holder thereof shall file notice of lien in the office of the recorder in the county in which the real estate is located, or in the office of the registrar of titles of such county if the real estate affected is registered under the Registered Titles (Torrens) Act. The notice of the lien filed shall set forth (1) a description of the real estate affected sufficient for the identification thereof, (2) the face amount of the receiver's note or certificate, together with the interest payable thereon, and (3) the date when the receiver's note or certificate was sold or transferred for value by the receiver. Upon payment to the holder of the receiver's note or certificate of the face amount thereof together with any interest thereon to such date of payment, and upon the filing of record of a sworn statement of such payment, the lien of such certificate shall be released. Unless the lien is enforced pursuant to subsection (b), the lien may be enforced by proceedings to foreclose as in the case of mortgages or mechanics' liens, and such action to foreclose such lien may be commenced at any time after the date of default. For the purposes of this subsection (a), the date of default shall be deemed to occur 90 days from the date of issuance of the receiver's certificate if at that time the certificate remains unpaid in whole or in part.
    In the event a receiver appointed under this subsection (a) completes a feasibility study which study finds that the property cannot be economically brought into compliance with the minimum standards of health and safety as set forth in the applicable ordinances of the municipality, the receiver may petition the court for reimbursement for the cost of the feasibility study from the receivership feasibility study and fee fund. The court shall review the petition and authorize reimbursement from the fund to the receiver if the court finds that the findings in the feasibility report are reasonable, that the fee for the feasibility report is reasonable, and that the receiver is unable to obtain reimbursement other than by foreclosure of a lien on the property. If the court grants the petition for reimbursement from the fund and, upon receiving certification from the court of the amount to be paid, the county treasurer shall order that amount paid from the fund to the receiver. If the court grants the petition for reimbursement from the fund, the court shall also authorize and direct the receiver to issue a certificate of lien against title. The recorded lien shall be a first lien upon the real estate and shall be superior to all prior liens and encumbrances except real estate taxes. The court shall also order the receiver to reimburse the fund to the extent that the receiver is reimbursed upon foreclosure of the receiver's lien upon sale of the property.
    In any proceedings hereunder in which the court orders the appointment of a receiver, the court may further authorize the receiver to enter into such agreements and to do such acts as may be required to obtain first mortgage insurance on the receiver's notes or certificates from an agency of the Federal Government.
    (b) In any case where a municipality has obtained a lien pursuant to subsection (a), the municipality may enforce such lien pursuant to this subsection (b) in the same proceeding in which the lien is authorized.
    A municipality desiring to enforce a lien under this subsection (b) shall petition the court to retain jurisdiction for foreclosure proceedings under this subsection. Notice of the petition shall be served, by certified or registered mail, on all persons who were served notice under subsection (a). The court shall conduct a hearing on the petition not less than 15 days after such notice is served. If the court determines that the requirements of this subsection (b) have been satisfied, it shall grant the petition and retain jurisdiction over the matter until the foreclosure proceeding is completed. If the court denies the petition, the municipality may enforce the lien in a separate action as provided in subsection (a).
    All persons designated in Section 15-1501 of the Code of Civil Procedure as necessary parties in a mortgage foreclosure action shall be joined as parties prior to issuance of an order of foreclosure. Persons designated in Section 15-1501 of the Code of Civil Procedure as permissible parties may also be joined as parties in the action.
    The provisions of Article XV of the Code of Civil Procedure applicable to mortgage foreclosures shall apply to the foreclosure of a lien pursuant to this subsection (b), except to the extent that such provisions are inconsistent with this subsection. However, for purposes of foreclosures of liens pursuant to this subsection, the redemption period described in subsection (b) of Section 15-1603 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall end 60 days after the date of entry of the order of foreclosure.
(Source: P.A. 91-554, eff. 8-14-99.)

65 ILCS 5/11-31-2.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-31-2.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-31-2.1)
    Sec. 11-31-2.1. (a) If a municipality petitions for appointment of a receiver pursuant to Section 11-31-2 of this Act and it clearly appears from specific facts shown by affidavit or by verified petition or verified complaint that immediate and irreparable injury, loss or damage will result before personal service can practicably be had, a receiver may be appointed upon a showing that the municipality attempted to give notice by any means practicable and reasonably calculated to give actual notice under the circumstances, including by telephone to the defendant's last known phone number or by mailing to the defendant's last known address. If a receiver is appointed pursuant to this subsection, another hearing shall be set at the earliest practicable date.
    (b) Within 10 days after the appointment of a receiver pursuant to subsection (a) of this Section, the municipality shall attempt to obtain personal service, but if unable to obtain personal service and a summons duly issued in such action is returned without service stating that service cannot be obtained, then the municipality, its agent or attorney, may file an affidavit stating that the defendant is not a resident of this State or has departed from this State, or on due inquiry cannot be found or is concealed within this State so that process cannot be served upon him or her, and also stating the place of residence of the defendant, if known, or if not, that upon diligent inquiry affiant has not been able to ascertain the defendant's place of residence, and the defendant may be notified by mailing to the defendant's last known address and posting at the real estate in receivership, or by such mailing and by publication pursuant to Section 2-206 of the Code of Civil Procedure. In cases where a defendant is notified by mailing and posting or by mailing and publication and the defendant does not appear generally, the court may not enter a personal judgment against the defendant, but may continue the receivership and authorize the issuance of receiver's certificates to become liens upon the real estate, as provided in Section 11-31-2 of this Act.
    (c) For purposes of notice by mail to owners as provided in Section 11-31-2.1, if the municipality in which the real estate subject to receivership is located has an owner registration ordinance, mailing to the addresses of unserved owners at the addresses registered with the municipality pursuant to the ordinance shall be sufficient. Notice shall be deemed provided 4 days after mailing. The notice shall state the caption and case number of the action, the address of the affected real estate, the fact that a receiver may be or has been appointed, the possibility that a lien may be filed against the real estate as a result of the appointment, and the date, time and place of the next court hearing on the matter.
(Source: P.A. 85-634.)

65 ILCS 5/11-31-2.2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-31-2.2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-31-2.2)
    Sec. 11-31-2.2. If a receiver is appointed pursuant to Section 11-31-2 of this Code, the receiver may file in the appointing Court an eviction action as provided in Article IX of the Code of Civil Procedure. Filing fees and court costs shall be waived for a receiver filing under this Section.
(Source: P.A. 100-173, eff. 1-1-18.)

65 ILCS 5/11-31-2.3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-31-2.3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-31-2.3)
    Sec. 11-31-2.3. If a receiver is appointed pursuant to Section 11-31-2 of this Act, the applicant's bond shall be excused. The court also may excuse the surety on the receiver's bond upon a showing that the receiver is especially qualified for the appointment. Evidence of special qualifications shall include but not be limited to: (a) satisfactory past performance as a receiver; (b) prior real estate management or development experience; (c) licensure or certification in a relevant profession or occupation; or (d) specialized training as a receiver.
(Source: P.A. 85-634.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 31.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 31.1 heading)
DIVISION 31.1. BUILDING CODE VIOLATIONS

65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-31.1-1)
    Sec. 11-31.1-1. Definitions. As used in this Division, unless the context requires otherwise:
    (a) "Code" means any municipal ordinance, law, housing or building code or zoning ordinance that establishes construction, plumbing, heating, electrical, fire prevention, sanitation or other health and safety standards that are applicable to structures in a municipality or any municipal ordinance that requires, after notice, the cutting of weeds, the removal of garbage and debris, the removal of inoperable motor vehicles, or the abatement of nuisances from private property;
    (b) "Building inspector" means a full time state, county or municipal employee whose duties include the inspection or examination of structures or property in a municipality to determine if zoning or other code violations exist;
    (c) "Property owner" means the legal or beneficial owner of a structure;
    (d) "Hearing officer" means a municipal employee or an officer or agent of a municipality, other than a building inspector or law enforcement officer, whose duty it is to:
        (1) preside at an administrative hearing called to
    
determine whether or not a code violation exists;
        (2) hear testimony and accept evidence from the
    
building inspector, the building owner and all interested parties relevant to the existence of a code violation;
        (3) preserve and authenticate the transcript and
    
record of the hearing and all exhibits and evidence introduced at the hearing;
        (4) issue and sign a written finding, decision and
    
order stating whether a code violation exists.
(Source: P.A. 91-162, eff. 7-16-99.)

65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-31.1-2)
    Sec. 11-31.1-2. Code hearing department. The corporate authorities of any municipality may adopt this Division and establish a Code Hearing Department within an existing code enforcement agency or as a separate and independent agency in the municipal government. The function of the hearing department is to expedite the prosecution and correction of code violations in the manner set forth in this Division.
(Source: P.A. 88-37.)

65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-31.1-3)
    Sec. 11-31.1-3. Hearing procedures not exclusive. In any municipality where this Division is adopted, this Division does not preclude the municipality from using other methods to enforce the provisions of its code.
(Source: P.A. 86-1039.)

65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-31.1-4)
    Sec. 11-31.1-4. Instituting code hearing proceedings. When a building inspector finds a code violation while inspecting a structure, he shall note the violation on a multiple copy violation notice and report form, indicating the name and address of the structure owner, a citation to the specific code provision or provisions alleged to have been violated, a description of the circumstances present that constitute the alleged violation, the date and time the violation was observed, the names of witnesses to the violation, and the address of the structure where the violation is observed.
    The violation report form shall be forwarded by the building inspector to the Code Hearing Department where a Docket number shall be stamped on all copies of the report, and a hearing date noted in the blank spaces provided for that purpose on the form. The hearing date shall not be less than 30 nor more than 40 days after the violation is reported by the building inspector.
    One copy of the violation report form shall be maintained in the files of the Code Hearing Department and shall be part of the record of hearing, one copy of the report form shall be returned to the building inspector so that he may prepare evidence of the code violation for presentation at the hearing on the date indicated, and one copy of the report form shall be served by first class mail on the owner of the structure, along with a summons commanding the owner to appear at the hearing. If the municipality in which the structure is situated has an ordinance requiring property owners to register with the municipality, service may be made on the owner by mailing the report and summons to the owner's address registered with the municipality. If the name of the owner of the structure cannot be ascertained or if service on the owner cannot be made by mail, service may be made on the owner by posting or nailing a copy of the violation report form on the front door of the structure where the violation is found, not less than 20 days before the hearing is scheduled.
(Source: P.A. 97-1088, eff. 8-24-12.)

65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-31.1-5)
    Sec. 11-31.1-5. Subpoenas; Defaults. At any time prior to the hearing date the hearing officer assigned to hear the case may, at the request of the building inspector or the attorney for the municipality, or the owner or his attorney, issue subpoenas directing witnesses to appear and give testimony at the hearing. If on the date set for hearing the owner or his attorney fails to appear, the hearing officer may find the owner in default and shall proceed with the hearing and accept evidence relevant to the existence of a code violation.
(Source: P.A. 86-1039.)

65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-31.1-6)
    Sec. 11-31.1-6. Continuances - Representation at code hearings. No continuances shall be authorized by the hearing officer in proceedings under this Division except in cases where a continuance is absolutely necessary to protect the rights of the owner. Lack of preparation shall not be grounds for a continuance. Any continuance authorized by a hearing officer under this Division shall not exceed 25 days. The case for the municipality may be presented by the building inspector, by any other municipal employee or by an attorney designated by the municipality. However, in no event shall the case for the municipality be presented by an employee of the Code Hearing Department. The case for the dwelling owner may be presented by the owner, his attorney, or any other agent or representative.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 1905.)

65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-31.1-7)
    Sec. 11-31.1-7. Hearing; Evidence. At the hearing, a hearing officer shall preside and shall hear testimony and accept any evidence relevant to the existence or non-existence of a code violation in the structure indicated. The strict rules of evidence applicable to judicial proceedings shall not apply to hearings authorized by this Division.
(Source: P.A. 86-1039.)

65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-31.1-8)
    Sec. 11-31.1-8. Eviction - Rights of the occupants. No action for eviction, abatement of a nuisance, or other similar proceeding shall be threatened or instituted against an occupant of a dwelling solely because such occupant agrees to testify or testifies at a code violation hearing.
(Source: P.A. 100-173, eff. 1-1-18.)

65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-31.1-9)
    Sec. 11-31.1-9. Defenses to code violations. It shall be a defense to a code violation charged under this Division if the owner, his attorney, or any other agent or representative proves to the hearing officer's satisfaction that:
    (a) The code violation alleged in the notice does not in fact exist, or at the time of the hearing the violation has been remedied or removed;
    (b) The code violation has been caused by the current property occupants and that in spite of reasonable attempts by the owner to maintain the dwelling free of such violations, the current occupants continue to cause the violations;
    (c) An occupant or resident of the dwelling has refused entry to the owner or his agent to all or a part of the dwelling for the purpose of correcting the code violation.
(Source: P.A. 89-372, eff. 1-1-96.)

65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-31.1-10)
    Sec. 11-31.1-10. Findings, decision, order. At the conclusion of the hearing the hearing officer shall make a determination on the basis of the evidence presented at the hearing whether or not a code violation exists. The determination shall be in writing and shall be designated as findings, decision and order. The findings, decision and order shall include the hearing officer's findings of fact, a decision whether or not a code violation exists based upon the findings of fact, and an order, ordering the owner to correct the violation or dismissing the case, in the event a violation is not proved. If a code violation is proved, the order may also impose the sanctions that are provided in the code for the violation proved. A copy of the findings, decision, and order shall be served on the owner within 5 days after they are issued; service shall be in the same manner as the report form and summons are served pursuant to Section 11-31.1-4. Payment of any penalty or fine and the disposition of fine money shall be in the same manner as set forth in the code, unless the corporate authorities adopting this Division provide otherwise.
(Source: P.A. 86-1039.)

65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-31.1-11)
    Sec. 11-31.1-11. Administrative review. The findings, decision and order of the hearing officer shall be subject to review in the circuit court of the county where the municipality is located, and the provisions of the Administrative Review Law, and all amendments and modifications thereto, and the rules adopted pursuant thereto are adopted and shall apply to and govern every action for the judicial review of the final findings, decision and order of a hearing officer under this Division.
(Source: P.A. 82-783.)

65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-11.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-11.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-31.1-11.1)
    Sec. 11-31.1-11.1. Judgment on findings, decision, order.
    (a) Any fine, other sanction or costs imposed, or part of any fine, other sanction or costs imposed remaining unpaid after the exhaustion of, or the failure to exhaust, judicial review procedures under the Administrative Review Law shall be a debt due and owing the municipality and, as such, may be collected in accordance with applicable law.
    (b) After expiration of the period within which judicial review under the Administrative Review Law may be sought for a final determination of the code violation, the municipality may commence a proceeding in the circuit court of the county where the municipality is located for purposes of obtaining a judgment on the findings, decision and order. Nothing in this Section shall prevent a municipality from consolidating multiple findings, decisions and orders against a person in such a proceeding. Upon commencement of the action, the municipality shall file a certified copy of the findings, decision and order, which shall be accompanied by a certification that recites facts sufficient to show that the findings, decision and order was issued in accordance with this Division and the applicable municipal ordinance. Service of the summons and a copy of the petition may be by any method provided by Section 2-203 of the Code of Civil Procedure or by certified mail, return receipt requested, provided that the total amount of fines, other sanctions and costs imposed by the findings, decision and order does not exceed $2500. If the court is satisfied that the findings, decision and order were entered in accordance with the requirements of this Division and the applicable municipal ordinance, and that the property owner had an opportunity for a hearing under this Division and for judicial review as provided in this Division: (1) the court shall render judgment in favor of the municipality and against the property owner for the amount indicated in the findings, decision and order, plus costs. Such judgment shall have the same effect and may be enforced in the same manner as other judgments for the recovery of money; and (2) the court may also issue such other orders and injunctions as are requested by the municipality to enforce the order of the hearing officer to correct a code violation.
(Source: P.A. 89-372, eff. 1-1-96.)

65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-31.1-12)
    Sec. 11-31.1-12. Sanctions applicable to owner - Property. The order to correct a code violation and the sanctions imposed by a municipality as the result of a finding of a code violation under this Division shall attach to the property as well as to the owner of the property, so that a finding of a code violation against one owner cannot be avoided by conveying or transferring the property to another owner. Any subsequent transferee or owner of property takes subject to the findings, decision and order of a hearing officer under this Division.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 1905.)

65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-12.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-12.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-31.1-12.1)
    Sec. 11-31.1-12.1. (a) The owner of a building located in a municipality in a county having a population in excess of 100,000 inhabitants who, directly or indirectly, has collected, or caused to be collected, rentals from an occupant of that building during a period in which the number of apartments or family units in that building exceeded the number permitted for that building by an ordinance of the municipality in which the building is located, is liable to any such occupant in an amount equal to not more than 3 times the amount of any rentals paid by any such occupant, or in his behalf, after January 1, 1970, together with court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. If the occupant is a recipient of public aid under Article III, IV, or VI of "the Illinois Public Aid Code", approved April 11, 1967, as amended, in whose behalf vendor payment of the rental was made by the Illinois Department of Public Aid, the Department of Human Services (acting as successor to the Department of Public Aid under the Department of Human Services Act), or a local governmental unit, as the case may be, the liability as herein provided is to the Illinois Department of Public Aid, the Department of Human Services (acting as successor to the Department of Public Aid under the Department of Human Services Act), or the local governmental unit making the vendor payment of the rental.
    (b) For the purposes of this Section:
        (1) "Owner" means the legal or beneficial owner of a
    
building.
        (2) "Family unit" means a room or group of rooms used
    
or intended to be used as a housekeeping unit for living, sleeping, cooking and eating. The fact that any such family unit is used or intended to be used with cooking or eating accommodations in common with another family unit in any such building does not affect liability hereunder.
    (c) No liability accrues under this Section until 30 days after the owner of record of a building has been notified in writing that such owner is in violation of any such municipal ordinance. Such notice shall be personally served upon such owner of record or sent by registered mail to the last known address of such owner.
(Source: P.A. 89-507, eff. 7-1-97.)

65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-12.2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-12.2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-31.1-12.2)
    Sec. 11-31.1-12.2. (a) A person who contracts with the federal government or any of its agencies, including without limitation the Department of Housing and Urban Development, to care for vacant residential real estate shall be responsible for maintaining the property to prevent and correct municipal health and safety code violations.
    (b) A person who intentionally violates this Section is guilty of a business offense and shall be fined not less than $501 and not more than $1,000.
(Source: P.A. 86-315.)

65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-13

    (65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-31.1-13)
    Sec. 11-31.1-13. Adoption of Division by municipality. This Division may be adopted by a municipality by incorporating the provisions of this Division in an ordinance and passing and publishing the ordinance in the manner provided in Division 2 of Article 1 of this Act.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 1905.)

65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-14

    (65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-31.1-14)
    Sec. 11-31.1-14. Application for grants. Any municipality adopting this Division may make application to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for grants to help defray the cost of establishing and maintaining a code hearing department as provided in this Division. The application for grants shall be in the manner and form prescribed by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
(Source: P.A. 94-793, eff. 5-19-06.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 32

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 32 heading)
DIVISION 32. REGULATION OF HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING
AND REFRIGERATION INSTALLATIONS

65 ILCS 5/11-32-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-32-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-32-1)
    Sec. 11-32-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may:
    (1) provide for the regulation, safe construction, installation, alteration, inspection, testing and maintenance of heating, air conditioning and refrigerating systems specified in this section.
    (2) provide for examination, licensing and regulation of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractors; and fix the amount of license fees, not exceeding $50, and the terms and manner of issuing and revoking licenses of such contractors.
    (3) provide for the appointment of a board of examiners which shall examine applicants for and issue licenses to such contractors as are found capable and trustworthy.
    A. The term "heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor" means:
    (a) any person engaged in the business of installing, altering or servicing heating, air conditioning or refrigerating systems;
    (b) any private or municipally owned public utility if such public utility installs heating, air conditioning or refrigerating systems.
    The term "heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor" does not include: (i) any private or municipally owned public utility, fuel supplier or dealer that supplies fuel and services or repairs heating or air conditioning appliances or equipment in connection with or as a part of their business of supplying the fuel used in such appliances or equipment; or (ii) any liquefied petroleum gas dealer subject to "An Act to regulate the storage, transportation, sale and use of liquefied petroleum gases", approved July 11, 1955, as now or hereafter amended, and the rules and regulations of the Illinois State Police promulgated pursuant to such Act; or (iii) any electrical contractor registered or licensed as such under the provisions of this Act or any other statute.
    B. The term "heating system" means any heating unit intended to warm the atmosphere of any building or rooms therein used for human occupancy.
    C. The term "air conditioning system" means any air conditioning unit designed to cool the atmosphere of any building or rooms therein used for human occupancy, which unit has a rated heat removal capacity in excess of 20,000 British thermal units per hour; and also any such unit regardless of size or rating that is installed in such a manner that it projects from a building where pedestrian traffic will pass below it.
    D. The term "refrigerating system" means any refrigerating unit, other than an air conditioning system as defined in this section, which is to be used in conjunction with or as an aid to any commercial enterprise but does not include a refrigerating unit used for family household purposes.
    Any heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor properly licensed under paragraph (2) of this section in the municipality of his principal place of business in this State may install heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems in any other municipality without securing an additional license, provided that such contractor complies with the rules and regulations of the municipality where such systems are installed.
(Source: P.A. 102-538, eff. 8-20-21.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 33

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 33 heading)
DIVISION 33. REGISTRATION OF ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTORS

65 ILCS 5/11-33-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-33-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-33-1)
    Sec. 11-33-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may require the registration of electrical contractors, and may impose an annual registration fee of $25 on each registered contractor. An electrical contractor who is registered in one municipality, however, shall not be required by any other municipality to be registered or to pay a registration fee in the other municipality.
    The term "electrical contractor," as used in this section, means any person engaged in the business of installing or altering by contract electrical equipment for the utilization of electricity for light, heat, or power. But the term "electrical contractor" shall not include the installing or altering of (1) radio apparatus or equipment for wireless reception of sounds and signals, or (2) apparatus, conductors, or other equipment installed for or by public utilities, including common carriers, which are under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Commerce Commission, for use in their operation as public utilities. Nor shall the term include the employees employed by an electrical contractor to do or supervise his work.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 34

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 34 heading)
DIVISION 34. STEAM BOILER INSPECTION AND
OPERATOR LICENSING

65 ILCS 5/11-34-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-34-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-34-1)
    Sec. 11-34-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may:
    (1) provide for the inspection of steam boilers and elevators.
    (2) provide for the examination, licensing, and regulation of persons having charge of steam boilers under steam pressure, exhausting through an engine, and of persons having charge as starters or operators of all freight and passenger elevators run by hydraulic, electric, steam, water balance, compressed air, or any other motive power.
    (3) fix the amount of the license fee, terms, and manner of issuing to and revoking the licenses of the specified persons.
    (4) provide for the appointment by the mayor or the president of the board of trustees of competent boards of examiners, which shall examine applicants and license those found capable and trustworthy to operate steam boilers or elevators, as the case may be.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 35

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 35 heading)
DIVISION 35. BOARD OF PLUMBING EXAMINERS IN
MUNICIPALITIES OF 500,000 OR MORE

65 ILCS 5/11-35-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-35-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-35-1)
    Sec. 11-35-1. Any municipality with a population of 500,000 or more, by ordinance may provide for a board of plumbing examiners (1) to conduct examinations for journeyman plumbers and master plumbers, (2) to register plumbers' apprentices, and (3) to issue and revoke plumber's licenses within such a municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 36

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 36 heading)
DIVISION 36. LICENSING OF MASON CONTRACTORS IN
MUNICIPALITIES OF 500,000 OR MORE

65 ILCS 5/11-36-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-36-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-36-1)
    Sec. 11-36-1. Every person desiring to engage in the business of a mason contractor or employing mason within a municipality with a population of 500,000 or more, is required to obtain an annual license authorizing him to do so, in the manner provided by Sections 11-36-2 through 11-36-6. However, where a firm or corporation consists of more than one mason contractor or employing mason, it is not necessary for more than one member of the firm or corporation to procure a license.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-36-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-36-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-36-2)
    Sec. 11-36-2. Every person specified in Section 11-36-1 shall apply to the board of examiners provided by Section 11-36-3 and, at such time and place as the board may designate, must pass such an examination as to his qualifications as the board may direct. This examination may be wholly or partly written. It shall be of a practical and elementary character but it shall be sufficiently strict to test his qualifications.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-36-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-36-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-36-3)
    Sec. 11-36-3. In every municipality with a population of 500,000 or over there shall be a board of examiners of mason contractors or employing masons consisting of 3 members, all of whom are practical masons. The members shall be appointed annually by the mayor or president, as the case may be, with the approval of the corporate authorities, before the first day of May. They shall hold office for a term of one year and until their successors are appointed and have qualified. They shall be paid from the treasury of the municipality such sum as the corporate authorities may designate.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-36-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-36-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-36-4)
    Sec. 11-36-4. As soon as is convenient after their appointment, the members of the board of examiners shall meet and designate the times and places for the examination of all persons specified in Section 11-36-1 who apply to them. The board shall examine these applicants as to their practical knowledge of masonry and mason construction and all matters pertaining to mason construction, and, if satisfied as to the competency of an applicant, shall thereupon issue a license to him, authorizing him to engage in the business of mason contracting or employing mason. The license fee for such a mason contractor or employing mason shall be fixed by the corporate authorities of the municipality. The license shall be valid and have force throughout the state for a period of one year from its date of issuance and may be renewed upon its expiration by paying in advance an annual renewal fee to be fixed by the corporate authorities. All license fees received shall be paid into the treasury of the municipality where the licenses are issued.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-36-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-36-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-36-5)
    Sec. 11-36-5. Each municipality specified in Section 11-36-1, by ordinance, shall prescribe rules and regulations for the materials, construction, alteration, and inspection of all mason work placed in or upon or in connection with any building in the municipality. The specified municipality shall provide also that no mason work shall be done upon any building without a permit being first issued therefor by the building department upon such terms and conditions as the municipality shall prescribe.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-36-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-36-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-36-6)
    Sec. 11-36-6. Any person violating any provision of Section 11-36-1 through 11-36-5 is guilty of a petty offense and is subject to a fine of not less than $5 nor exceeding $50 for each violation thereof. He may have his certificate revoked by the proper authorities in the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 77-2500.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 37

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 37 heading)
DIVISION 37. INSPECTION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

65 ILCS 5/11-37-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-37-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-37-1)
    Sec. 11-37-1. The term "electrical equipment" as used in this Division 37 means conductors and other equipment installed for the utilization of electricity for light, heat, or power. It does not include radio apparatus or equipment for wireless reception of sounds and signals, and it does not include apparatus, conductors, or other equipment installed for or by public utilities, including common carriers, which are under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Commerce Commission, for use in their operation as public utilities.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-37-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-37-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-37-2)
    Sec. 11-37-2. Any municipality by ordinance may regulate the installation, alteration, and use of all electrical equipment as provided in this Division 37 and may establish an electrical inspection department for this regulation.
    Each municipality which establishes such an electrical inspection department shall also establish an electrical commission, consisting of 6 members as follows: The superintendent of electricity or the chief electrical inspector of the municipality shall be a member and ex officio chairman of the commission; of the other 5 members, one shall be a registered professional engineer, one an electrical contractor, one a journeyman electrician, one a representative of an inspection bureau maintained by the fire underwriters, if such a representative resides in the municipality, and if no such representative resides in the municipality then the chief of the fire department, and one representative of an electricity supply company. If there is no person residing in the municipality who is qualified under any one of these descriptions, the mayor or president of the municipality may appoint some other person to fill that position. All members of the electrical commission shall be appointed by the mayor or president of the municipality with the advice and consent of the corporate authorities.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 2216.)

65 ILCS 5/11-37-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-37-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-37-3)
    Sec. 11-37-3. The electrical commission shall recommend (1) safe and practical standards and specifications for the installation, alteration, and use of electrical equipment designed to meet the necessities and conditions of the particular locality, (2) reasonable rules and regulations governing the issuance of permits by the electrical inspection department, and (3) reasonable fees to be paid for the inspection by the inspection department of all electrical equipment installed or altered within the municipality. The standards, specifications, rules, regulations, and fees so recommended shall not become effective until adopted by ordinance by the corporate authorities of the municipality. All fees so adopted shall be paid into the municipal treasury.
    In a municipality which has established an electrical inspection department, no electrical equipment shall be installed or altered except upon a permit first issued by that department. The electrical inspection department shall issue permits for the installation and alteration of electrical equipment in all cases where application is made in accordance with the rules and regulations applicable thereto. That department shall inspect all electrical equipment installed or altered in the municipality and shall require that it conform to the standards and specifications applicable and adopted as provided in this section.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-37-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-37-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-37-4)
    Sec. 11-37-4. In a municipality which has established an electrical inspection department, any wilful failure or refusal to comply with the ordinance specified in Section 11-37-3 constitutes a petty offense punishable upon conviction by a fine of not less than $5 nor more than $50 for each offense.
(Source: P.A. 77-2500.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 38

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 38 heading)
DIVISION 38. INSPECTION OF LODGING HOUSE PLANS

65 ILCS 5/11-38-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-38-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-38-1)
    Sec. 11-38-1. All architects, builders of, or other persons interested in any projected tenement, lodging house, or other place of habitation, in any city with a population of 50,000 or more, shall submit plans and specifications of a specified building to the board of health or public health board of the city, or other officer designated by the corporate authorities, for their approval or rejection, as to the proposed plans for the ventilation of rooms, light and air shafts, windows, ventilation of water closets, drainage, and plumbing.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-38-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-38-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-38-2)
    Sec. 11-38-2. All plumbers or other persons interested in the contract for the plumbing work of a building specified in Section 11-38-1 shall receive a written certificate of instruction from the examining board or officer of a specified city before commencing work on the building and shall proceed according to the plans, specifications, and instructions, as approved by the examining board or officer.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-38-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-38-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-38-3)
    Sec. 11-38-3. All plumbers or other persons interested in the plumbing work, after the completion of the plumbing work, and before any plumbing work is covered up in such a building, or on the premises connected with such a building, shall notify in writing the examining board or officer that the building, or the premises, are now ready for inspection. It is unlawful for any plumber or other person to cover up, or in any way conceal any plumbing work in or about such a building or premises until the examining board or officer approves of the plumbing work.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-38-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-38-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-38-4)
    Sec. 11-38-4. If any architect or builder violates any of the provisions of this Division 38, he shall be guilty of a petty offense for each offense.
    If any plumber or other person interested in the plumbing work, violates any of the provisions of this Division 38, he shall be guilty of a petty offense for the first offense, and the further penalty of $10 for each day the plumber or other interested person, after first conviction, neglects or refuses to comply with any of the provisions of this Division 38, or the written instructions of the examining board or officer, and for the second offense, a like penalty and a forfeiture of his license to do business in that city for one year after conviction.
(Source: P.A. 77-2500.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 39

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 39 heading)
DIVISION 39. RECORDING OF BUILDING PERMITS

65 ILCS 5/11-39-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-39-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-39-1)
    Sec. 11-39-1. Every municipality in counties containing 200,000 or more inhabitants which issues building permits shall forward a copy of the building permit to the township assessor and a copy to the county assessor of the county in which the municipality is situated within 15 days of issuance of the permit. The permit shall show the complete legal description of the area to which the permit pertains; and, if the area has a "property index number", as defined and referred to in Section 9-45 of the Property Tax Code, then there shall be included in the permit the index number.
(Source: P.A. 88-670, eff. 12-2-94.)

65 ILCS 5/11-39-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-39-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-39-2)
    Sec. 11-39-2. Every municipality in counties containing 200,000 or more inhabitants which issues building permits shall require each applicant for such a building permit to include, in his application for said building permit, the real estate index number referred to in Section 11-39-1 hereof.
(Source: P.A. 85-1421.)

65 ILCS 5/11-39-2.5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-39-2.5)
    Sec. 11-39-2.5. Permits for demolition and renovation; asbestos. Before a municipality may issue a demolition or renovation permit for property that is regulated under Part 61 of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (NESHAP), the municipality must notify the permit applicant of the requirement to file a NESHAP notification form with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, as required by Section 61.145(b) of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations. A municipality may seek assistance from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency or any other State agency in developing procedures to implement the provisions of this Section.
(Source: P.A. 96-1536, eff. 3-4-11.)

65 ILCS 5/11-39-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-39-3)
    Sec. 11-39-3. Builder or developer cash bond or other surety.
    (a) A municipality may not require a cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit, surety bond, or letter of commitment issued by a bank, savings and loan association, surety, or insurance company from a builder or developer to guarantee completion of a project improvement when the builder or developer has filed with the municipal clerk a current, irrevocable letter of credit, surety bond, or letter of commitment issued by a bank, savings and loan association, surety, or insurance company, deemed good and sufficient by the municipality accepting such security, in an amount equal to or greater than 110% of the amount of the bid on each project improvement. A builder or developer has the option to utilize a cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit, surety bond, or letter of commitment, issued by a bank, savings and loan association, surety, or insurance company, deemed good and sufficient by the municipality, to satisfy any cash bond requirement established by a municipality. Except for a municipality or county with a population of 1,000,000 or more, the municipality must approve and deem a surety or insurance company good and sufficient for the purposes set forth in this Section if the surety or insurance company is authorized by the Illinois Department of Insurance to sell and issue sureties in the State of Illinois.
    (b) If a municipality receives a cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or surety bond from a builder or developer to guarantee completion of a project improvement, the municipality shall (i) register the bond under the address of the project and the construction permit number and (ii) give the builder or developer a receipt for the bond. The municipality shall establish and maintain a separate account for all cash bonds received from builders and developers to guarantee completion of a project improvement.
    (c) The municipality shall refund a cash bond to a builder or developer, or release the irrevocable letter of credit or surety bond within 60 days after the builder or developer notifies the municipality in writing of the completion of the project improvement for which the bond was required. For these purposes, "completion" means that the municipality has determined that the project improvement for which the bond was required is complete or a licensed engineer or licensed architect has certified to the builder or developer and the municipality that the project improvement has been completed to the applicable codes and ordinances. The municipality shall pay interest to the builder or developer, beginning 60 days after builder or developer notifies the municipality in writing of the completion of the project improvement, on any bond not refunded to a builder or developer, at the rate of 1% per month.
    (d) A home rule municipality may not require or maintain cash bonds, irrevocable letters of credit, surety bonds, or letters of commitment issued by a bank, savings and loan association, surety, or insurance company from builders or developers in a manner inconsistent with this Section. This Section supersedes and controls over other provisions of this Code as they apply to and guarantee completion of a project improvement that is required by the municipality, regardless of whether the project improvement is a condition of annexation agreements. This Section is a denial and limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by a home rule municipality of powers and functions exercised by the State.
(Source: P.A. 96-1000, eff. 7-2-10.)

65 ILCS 5/11-39-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-39-4)
    Sec. 11-39-4. Building permits. Once a building permit is issued, the applicable building codes of any unit of local government that are in effect at the time of the issuance of the permit shall be the only building codes that apply for the duration of the building permit.
(Source: P.A. 95-512, eff. 1-1-08.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 39.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 39.1 heading)
DIVISION 39.1. COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

65 ILCS 5/11-39.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-39.1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-39.1-1)
    Sec. 11-39.1-1. Each municipality may receive funds from the United States Government under the "Housing and Community Development Act of 1974", Public Law 93-383, and may disburse those funds and other municipal funds for the community development program activities specified in Section 105 of that Act. The powers granted by this Section are in addition to powers otherwise possessed by a municipality and shall not be construed as a limitation of such other powers.
    The provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the powers of a home rule municipality.
(Source: P.A. 79-388.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 39.2

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 39.2 heading)
DIVISION 39.2. MUNICIPAL DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS
(Source: P.A. 103-491, eff. 1-1-24.)

65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-1)
    Sec. 11-39.2-1. Short title. This Division may be cited as the Municipal Design-Build Authorization Act.
(Source: P.A. 103-491, eff. 1-1-24.)

65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-5)
    Sec. 11-39.2-5. Purpose. The purpose of this Division is to authorize municipalities to use design-build processes to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of delivering public projects.
(Source: P.A. 103-491, eff. 1-1-24.)

65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-10)
    Sec. 11-39.2-10. Definitions. As used in this Division:
    "Delivery system" means the design and construction approach used to develop and construct a project.
    "Design-bid-build" means the traditional delivery system used on public projects that incorporates the competitive bidding process set forth in this Code.
    "Design-build" means a delivery system that provides responsibility within a single contract for the furnishing of architecture, engineering, land surveying, and related services, as required, and the labor, materials, equipment, and other construction services for the project.
    "Design-build contract" means a contract for a public project under this Division between a municipality and a design-build entity to furnish: architecture, engineering, land surveying, public art or interpretive exhibits, and related services, as required, and the labor, materials, equipment, and other construction services for the project.
    "Design-build entity" means an individual, sole proprietorship, firm, partnership, joint venture, corporation, professional corporation, or other entity that proposes to design and construct any public project under this Division.
    "Design professional" means an individual, sole proprietorship, firm, partnership, joint venture, corporation, professional corporation, or other entity that offers services under the Illinois Architecture Practice Act of 1989, the Professional Engineering Practice Act of 1989, the Structural Engineering Practice Act of 1989, or the Illinois Professional Land Surveyor Act of 1989.
    "Evaluation criteria" means the requirements for the separate phases of the selection process as defined in this Division and may include the specialized experience, technical qualifications and competence, capacity to perform, past performance, experience with similar projects, assignment of personnel to the project, and other appropriate factors.
    "Proposal" means the offer to enter into a design-build contract as submitted by a design-build entity in accordance with this Division.
    "Public art designer" means an individual, sole proprietorship, firm, partnership, joint venture, corporation, professional corporation, or other entity that has demonstrated experience with the design and fabrication of public art, including any media that has been planned and executed with the intention of being staged in the physical public domain outside and accessible to all or any art which is exhibited in a public space, including publicly accessible buildings, or interpretive exhibits, including communication media that is designed to engage, excite, inform, relate, or reveal the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of a topic or story being presented.
    "Request for proposal" means the document used by the municipality to solicit proposals for a design-build contract.
    "Scope and performance criteria" means the requirements for the public project, such as the intended usage, capacity, size, scope, quality and performance standards, life-cycle costs, and other programmatic criteria that are expressed in performance-oriented and quantifiable specifications and drawings that can be reasonably inferred and are suited to allow a design-build entity to develop a proposal.
(Source: P.A. 103-491, eff. 1-1-24.)

65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-15

    (65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-15)
    Sec. 11-39.2-15. Solicitation of proposals.
    (a) A municipality may enter into design-build contracts. In addition to the requirements set forth in its local ordinances, when the municipality elects to use the design-build delivery method, it must issue a notice of intent to receive proposals for the project at least 14 days before issuing the request for the proposal. The municipality must publish the advance notice in the manner prescribed by ordinance, which must include posting the advance notice online on its website. The municipality may publish the notice in construction industry publications or post the notice on construction industry websites. A brief description of the proposed procurement must be included in the notice. The municipality must provide a copy of the request for proposal to any party requesting a copy.
    (b) The request for proposal must be prepared for each project and must contain, without limitation, the following information:
        (1) The name of the municipality.
        (2) A preliminary schedule for the completion of the
    
contract.
        (3) The proposed budget for the project, the source
    
of funds, and the currently available funds at the time the request for proposal is submitted.
        (4) Prequalification criteria for design-build
    
entities wishing to submit proposals. The municipality must include, at a minimum, its normal qualifications, licensing, registration, and other requirements; however, nothing precludes the use of additional prequalification criteria by the municipality.
        (5) Material requirements of the contract, such as
    
the proposed terms and conditions, required performance and payment bonds, insurance, and the entity's plan to comply with the utilization goals for business enterprises established in the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act and with Section 2-105 of the Illinois Human Rights Act.
        (6) The performance criteria.
        (7) The evaluation criteria for each phase of the
    
solicitation. Price may not be used as a factor in the evaluation of Phase I proposals.
        (8) The number of entities that will be considered
    
for the technical and cost evaluation phase.
    (c) The municipality may include any other relevant information that it chooses to supply. The design-build entity may rely upon the accuracy of this documentation in the development of its proposal.
    (d) The date that proposals are due must be at least 21 calendar days after the date of the issuance of the request for proposal. If the cost of the project is estimated to exceed $12,000,000, then the proposal due date must be at least 28 calendar days after the date of the issuance of the request for proposal. The municipality must include in the request for proposal a minimum of 30 days to develop the Phase II submissions after the selection of entities from the Phase I evaluation is completed.
(Source: P.A. 103-491, eff. 1-1-24.)

65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-20

    (65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-20)
    Sec. 11-39.2-20. Development of scope and performance criteria.
    (a) The municipality must develop, with the assistance of a licensed design professional or public art designer, a request for proposal, which must include scope and performance criteria. The scope and performance criteria must be in sufficient detail and contain adequate information to reasonably apprise the qualified design-build entities of the municipality's overall programmatic needs and goals, including criteria and preliminary design plans, general budget parameters, schedule, and delivery requirements.
    (b) Each request for proposal must also include a description of the level of design to be provided in the proposals. This description must include the scope and type of renderings, drawings, and specifications that, at a minimum, will be required by the municipality to be produced by the design-build entities.
    (c) The scope and performance criteria must be prepared by a design professional or public art designer who is an employee of the municipality, or the municipality may contract with an independent design professional or public art designer selected under the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act to provide these services.
    (d) The design professional or public art designer that prepares the scope and performance criteria is prohibited from participating in any design-build entity proposal for the project.
    (e) The design-build contract may be conditioned upon subsequent refinements in scope and price and may allow the municipality to make modifications in the project scope without invalidating the design-build contract.
(Source: P.A. 103-491, eff. 1-1-24.)

65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-25

    (65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-25)
    Sec. 11-39.2-25. Procedures for Selection.
    (a) The municipality must use a two-phase procedure for the selection of the successful design-build entity. Phase I of the procedure will evaluate and shortlist the design-build entities based on qualifications, and Phase II will evaluate the technical and cost proposals.
    (b) The municipality must include in the request for proposal the evaluating factors to be used in Phase I. These factors are in addition to any prequalification requirements of design-build entities that the municipality has set forth. Each request for proposal must establish the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor and subfactor, including any weighting of criteria to be employed by the municipality. The municipality must maintain a record of the evaluation scoring to be disclosed in event of a protest regarding the solicitation.
    The municipality must include the following criteria in every Phase I evaluation of design-build entities: (i) experience of personnel; (ii) successful experience with similar project types; (iii) financial capability; (iv) timeliness of past performance; (v) experience with similarly sized projects; (vi) successful reference checks of the firm; (vii) commitment to assign personnel for the duration of the project and qualifications of the entity's consultants; and (viii) ability or past performance in meeting or exhausting good faith efforts to meet the utilization goals for business enterprises established in the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act and with Section 2-105 of the Illinois Human Rights Act. The municipality may include any additional, relevant criteria in Phase I that it deems necessary for a proper qualification review.
    The municipality may not consider any design-build entity for evaluation or award if the entity has any pecuniary interest in the project or has other relationships or circumstances, such as long-term leasehold, mutual performance, or development contracts with the municipality, that may give the design-build entity a financial or tangible advantage over other design-build entities in the preparation, evaluation, or performance of the design-build contract or that create the appearance of impropriety. No proposal may be considered that does not include an entity's plan to comply with the requirements established in the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act, for both the design and construction areas of performance, and with Section 2-105 of the Illinois Human Rights Act.
    Upon completion of the qualification evaluation, the municipality must create a shortlist of the most highly qualified design-build entities. The municipality, in its discretion, is not required to shortlist the maximum number of entities as identified for Phase II evaluation if no less than 2 design-build entities nor more than 6 are selected to submit Phase II proposals.
    The municipality must notify the entities selected for the shortlist in writing. This notification must commence the period for the preparation of the Phase II technical and cost evaluations. The municipality must allow sufficient time for the shortlist entities to prepare their Phase II submittals considering the scope and detail requested by the municipality.
    (c) The municipality must include in the request for proposal the evaluating factors to be used in the technical and cost submission components of Phase II. Each request for proposal must establish, for both the technical and cost submission components of Phase II, the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor and subfactor, including any weighting of criteria to be employed by the municipality. The municipality must maintain a record of the evaluation scoring to be disclosed in event of a protest regarding the solicitation.
    The municipality must include the following criteria in every Phase II technical evaluation of design-build entities: (i) compliance with objectives of the project; (ii) compliance of proposed services to the request for proposal requirements; (iii) quality of products or materials proposed; (iv) quality of design parameters; (v) design concepts; (vi) innovation in meeting the scope and performance criteria; and (vii) constructability of the proposed project. The municipality may include any additional relevant technical evaluation factors it deems necessary for proper selection.
    The municipality must include the following criteria in every Phase II cost evaluation: the total project cost, the construction costs, and the time of completion. The municipality may include any additional relevant technical evaluation factors it deems necessary for proper selection. The total project cost criteria weighting factor may not exceed 30%.
    The municipality must directly employ or retain a licensed design professional or a public art designer to evaluate the technical and cost submissions to determine if the technical submissions are in accordance with generally accepted industry standards. Upon completion of the technical submissions and cost submissions evaluation, the municipality may award the design-build contract to the highest overall ranked entity.
(Source: P.A. 103-491, eff. 1-1-24.)

65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-30

    (65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-30)
    Sec. 11-39.2-30. Small projects. In any case where the total overall cost of the project is estimated to be less than $12,000,000, the municipality may combine the two-phase procedure for selection described in Section 11-39.2-25 into one combined step if all the requirements of evaluation are performed in accordance with Section 11-39.2-25.
(Source: P.A. 103-491, eff. 1-1-24.)

65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-35

    (65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-35)
    Sec. 11-39.2-35. Submission of proposals. Proposals must be properly identified and sealed. Proposals may not be reviewed until after the deadline for submission has passed as set forth in the request for proposals.
    Proposals must include a bid bond in the form and security as designated in the request for proposals. Proposals must also contain a separate sealed envelope with the cost information within the overall proposal submission. Proposals must include a list of all design professionals, public art designers, and other entities to which any work may be subcontracted during the performance of the contract.
    Proposals must meet all material requirements of the request for proposal or they may be rejected as nonresponsive. The municipality may reject any and all proposals.
    The drawings and specifications of the proposal may remain the property of the design-build entity.
    The municipality must review the proposals for compliance with the performance criteria and evaluation factors.
    Proposals may be withdrawn prior to evaluation for any cause. After evaluation begins by the municipality, clear and convincing evidence of error is required for withdrawal.
    After a response to a request for qualifications or a request for proposal has been submitted as provided in this Section, a design-build entity may not replace, remove, or otherwise modify any firm identified as a member of the proposer's team unless authorized to do so by the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 103-491, eff. 1-1-24.)

65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-40

    (65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-40)
    Sec. 11-39.2-40. Award; performance. The municipality may award the contract to the highest overall ranked design-build entity. Notice of award must be made in writing. Unsuccessful design-build entities must also be notified in writing. The municipality may not request a best and final offer after the receipt of proposals of all qualified design-build entities. The municipality may negotiate with the selected design-build entity after award, but prior to contract execution, for the purpose of securing better terms than originally proposed if the salient features of the request for proposal are not diminished.
    A design-build entity and associated design professionals must conduct themselves in accordance with the relevant laws of this State and the related provisions of the Illinois Administrative Code.
(Source: P.A. 103-491, eff. 1-1-24.)

65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-45

    (65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-45)
    Sec. 11-39.2-45. Reports and evaluation. At the end of every 6-month period following the contract award, and again prior to final contract payout and closure, a selected design-build entity must detail, in a written report submitted to the municipality, its efforts and success in implementing the entity's plan to comply with the utilization goals for business enterprises established in the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act and the provisions of Section 2-105 of the Illinois Human Rights Act.
(Source: P.A. 103-491, eff. 1-1-24.)

65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-50

    (65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-50)
    Sec. 11-39.2-50. Exception. Nothing in this Division prevents a municipality from using a qualification-based selection process for design professionals or construction managers for design-build projects.
(Source: P.A. 103-491, eff. 1-1-24.)

65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-55

    (65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-55)
    Sec. 11-39.2-55. Severability. The provisions of this Division are severable under Section 1.31 of the Statute on Statutes.
(Source: P.A. 103-491, eff. 1-1-24.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 40

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 40 heading)
VEHICLES

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 40

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 40 heading)
DIVISION 40. SPEED, SAFETY AND
DISPOSITION OF VEHICLES

65 ILCS 5/11-40-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-40-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-40-1)
    Sec. 11-40-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate, subject to the provisions of "The Illinois Vehicle Code", as now and hereafter amended, the speed of animals, vehicles, cars and locomotives. The corporate authorities may also regulate vehicles conveying loads within the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 81-840.)

65 ILCS 5/11-40-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-40-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-40-2)
    Sec. 11-40-2. Any city, village or incorporated town having a population of 40,000 or over, may, by ordinance, require the resident owner of a motor vehicle to submit, not more often than semi-annually, such motor vehicle for inspection to determine the sufficiency of the equipment required by "The Illinois Vehicle Code", as now and hereafter amended, for safe operation on public highways and may provide testing stations, located at convenient places in each such city, village or incorporated town, for the inspection of such equipment. The testing stations may be constructed, maintained and operated from funds authorized to be appropriated for such purpose by Section 8-11-4. No fee shall be charged such owner for such inspection.
(Source: P.A. 81-840.)

65 ILCS 5/11-40-2a

    (65 ILCS 5/11-40-2a) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-40-2a)
    Sec. 11-40-2a. Except as otherwise provided in this Section, the corporate authorities of any city of 1,000,000 or more inhabitants may, subject to the provisions of "The Illinois Vehicle Code", as now and hereafter amended regulate, license and prescribe safety requirements for motor vehicles used to transport for hire students to or from a school where students are in attendance except (a) those belonging to or used by a common carrier or public utility operating under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Commerce Commission, and (b) those under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Education or owned by the Chicago Transit Authority. However, no such municipality, including any home rule unit, may require that school buses be equipped with seat safety belts while transporting students who reside and attend schools situated outside of the corporate limits of the municipality, and it is declared to be the law of this State, pursuant to paragraph (g) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution, that this amendatory Act of 1986 is a limitation on and denial of the powers of a home rule unit to impose such a requirement. In this Section "school" means any public, private or parochial elementary or secondary school or nursery.
(Source: P.A. 84-1374.)

65 ILCS 5/11-40-2b

    (65 ILCS 5/11-40-2b) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-40-2b)
    Sec. 11-40-2b. No municipality with fewer than 1,000,000 inhabitants may regulate or prescribe safety requirements for motor vehicles used to transport for hire students to or from a school where students are in attendance. This Section does not prohibit any municipality from which such vehicles originate their operation from registering such vehicles or requiring the purchase of vehicle stickers where no regulatory requirements are imposed.
    This Section is a limitation on the power of home rule municipalities with fewer than 1,000,000 inhabitants, and the regulation and prescribing of safety requirements for such motor vehicles is declared an exclusive State function in municipalities with fewer than 1,000,000 inhabitants under Article VII, Section 6, paragraph (h) of the Constitution.
(Source: P.A. 82-1011.)

65 ILCS 5/11-40-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-40-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-40-3)
    Sec. 11-40-3. Subject to the provisions of Section 11-40-3.1 of this Code, the corporate authorities of each municipality may by ordinance declare all inoperable motor vehicles, whether on public or private property and in view of the general public, to be a nuisance and authorize fines to be levied for the failure of any person to obey a notice received from the municipality which states that such person is to dispose of any inoperable motor vehicles under his control, and may authorize a law enforcement agency, with applicable jurisdiction, to remove, after 7 days from the issuance of the municipal notice, any inoperable motor vehicle or parts thereof. However, nothing in this Section shall apply to any motor vehicle that is kept within a building when not in use, to operable historic vehicles over 25 years of age, or to a motor vehicle on the premises of a place of business engaged in the wrecking or junking of motor vehicles.
    As used in this Section, "inoperable motor vehicle" means any motor vehicle from which, for a period of at least 7 days or any greater period fixed by ordinance, the engine, wheels or other parts have been removed, or on which the engine, wheels or other parts have been altered, damaged or otherwise so treated that the vehicle is incapable of being driven under its own motor power. "Inoperable motor vehicle" shall not include a motor vehicle which has been rendered temporarily incapable of being driven under its own motor power in order to perform ordinary service or repair operations.
(Source: P.A. 86-460.)

65 ILCS 5/11-40-3.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-40-3.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-40-3.1)
    Sec. 11-40-3.1. The General Assembly hereby finds that in municipalities of more than 1,000,000 inhabitants, the proliferation of hazardous dilapidated motor vehicles constitutes a hazard to the health, safety and welfare of the public, and that addressing the problems caused by such abandoned dilapidated vehicles constitutes a compelling and fundamental governmental interest. The General Assembly also finds that the only effective method of dealing with the problem is to promulgate a comprehensive scheme to expedite the towing and disposal of such vehicles. The corporate authorities of each municipality of 1,000,000 inhabitants or more may by ordinance declare all inoperable motor vehicles, whether on public or private property and in view of the general public, to be hazardous dilapidated motor vehicles, and may authorize a law enforcement agency, with applicable jurisdiction, to remove immediately, any hazardous dilapidated motor vehicle or parts thereof. Nothing in this Section shall apply to any motor vehicle that is kept within a building when not in use, to operable historic vehicles over 25 years of age, or to a motor vehicle on the premises of a place of business engaged in the wrecking, selling, or junking of motor vehicles.
    As used in this Section, "hazardous dilapidated motor vehicle" means any motor vehicle with a substantial number of essential parts, as defined by Section 1-118 of The Illinois Vehicle Code, either damaged, removed or altered or otherwise so treated that the vehicle is incapable of being driven under its own motor power or, which by its general state of deterioration, poses a threat to the public's health, safety and welfare. "Hazardous dilapidated motor vehicle" shall not include a motor vehicle which has been rendered temporarily incapable of being driven under its own motor power in order to perform ordinary service or repair operations. The owner of a vehicle towed under the provisions of this Section shall be entitled to any hearing or review of the towing of such vehicle as provided by State or local law.
(Source: P.A. 97-779, eff. 7-13-12.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 41

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 41 heading)
DIVISION 41. REGULATION IN SPECIAL CHARTER
MUNICIPALITIES

65 ILCS 5/11-41-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-41-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-41-1)
    Sec. 11-41-1. Any city, village, or incorporated town incorporated under any special law of this state, except those having a population of more than 100,000 but less than 200,000 inhabitants, subject to "The Illinois Vehicle Code", as now and hereafter amended, may, by ordinance, direct, license and control all wagons and other vehicles conveying loads within the city, village or incorporated town, or any particular class of such wagons and other vehicles, and prescribe the width and tire of the same. The license fees when collected shall be kept as a separate fund and used only for paying the cost and expense of street or alley improvement or repair. No person shall be required to pay any such vehicle license tax by any municipality in this state, except the municipality in which he resides. No firm or corporation shall be required to pay any such vehicle license tax in any municipality in this state except the one in which such firm or corporation maintains and conducts its principal place of business in this state.
(Source: P.A. 82-733.)

65 ILCS 5/11-41-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-41-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-41-2)
    Sec. 11-41-2. Any such city, village or incorporated town shall have power, by ordinance, to provide such rules, and make such regulations as are proper or necessary to carry into effect the powers granted by this Division 41, with such fines or penalties as the city council or board of trustees shall deem proper. However, no offense shall be classified in excess of a Class B misdemeanor.
(Source: P.A. 77-2500.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 42

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 42 heading)
POWERS OVER CERTAIN BUSINESSES

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 42

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 42 heading)
DIVISION 42. POWERS OVER CERTAIN BUSINESSES

65 ILCS 5/11-42-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-42-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-42-1)
    Sec. 11-42-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may license, tax, and regulate auctioneers, private detectives, demolition contractors, money changers, bankers, brokers other than insurance brokers, barbers, and the keepers or owners of lumber yards, lumber storehouses, livery stables, public scales, ice cream parlors, coffee houses, florists, detective agencies, barber shops and sellers of tickets for theatricals, shows, amusements, athletic events and other exhibitions at a place other than the theatre or location where the theatricals, shows, amusements, athletic events and other exhibitions are given or exhibited. No municipality may impose a tax under this Section, or impose any other amusement or exhibition tax, on ticket sales, membership fees, or any other charges for attending exhibitions or attractions associated with a zoological park authorized under Section 40 of the Cook County Forest Preserve District Act, nor may any municipality impose a duty to collect a tax under this Section, or any other amusement or exhibition tax, on any owner or operator of a zoological park authorized under Section 40 of the Cook County Forest Preserve District Act.
(Source: P.A. 96-1516, eff. 2-4-11.)

65 ILCS 5/11-42-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-42-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-42-2)
    Sec. 11-42-2. The corporate authorities of each municipality may license, tax, regulate, or prohibit pinball, or bowling alleys, billiard, bagatelle, pigeon-hole, pool, or any other tables or implements kept for a similar purpose in any place of public resort.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-42-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-42-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-42-3)
    Sec. 11-42-3. The corporate authorities of each municipality may license, tax, locate, and regulate all places of business of dealers in junk, dismantled or wrecked motor vehicles or parts thereof, rags, and any second-hand article whatsoever.
    The corporate authorities also may forbid any person from purchasing or receiving from minors without the written consent of their parents or guardians, any article whatsoever.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3082.)

65 ILCS 5/11-42-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-42-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-42-4)
    Sec. 11-42-4. The corporate authorities of each municipality may license, tax, regulate, and prohibit runners for cabs, busses, railroads, ships, hotels, public houses, and other similar businesses.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-42-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-42-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-42-5)
    Sec. 11-42-5. The corporate authorities of each municipality may license, tax, regulate, or prohibit hawkers, peddlers, pawnbrokers, itinerant merchants, transient vendors of merchandise, theatricals and other exhibitions, shows, and amusements and may license, tax, and regulate all places for eating or amusement. No municipality may impose a tax under this Section, or impose any other amusement or exhibition tax, on ticket sales, membership fees, or any other charges for attending exhibitions or attractions associated with a zoological park authorized under Section 40 of the Cook County Forest Preserve District Act, nor may any municipality impose a duty to collect a tax under this Section, or any other amusement or exhibition tax, on any owner or operator of a zoological park authorized under Section 40 of the Cook County Forest Preserve District Act.
(Source: P.A. 96-1516, eff. 2-4-11.)

65 ILCS 5/11-42-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-42-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-42-6)
    Sec. 11-42-6. The corporate authorities of each municipality may license, tax, and regulate hackmen, draymen, omnibus drivers, carters, cabmen, porters, expressmen, and all others pursuing like occupations, and may prescribe their compensation.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-42-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-42-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-42-7)
    Sec. 11-42-7. The corporate authorities of each municipality may locate and regulate the use and construction of packing houses, factories for the making of tallow candles, fertilizers, or soap, and tanneries within the municipality, and within the distance of one mile beyond the municipal limits.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-42-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-42-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-42-8)
    Sec. 11-42-8. The corporate authorities of each municipality may locate and regulate the use and construction of breweries, distilleries, livery, boarding, or sale stables, blacksmith shops, foundries, machine shops, garages, parking lots, camps accommodating persons in house trailers, house cars, cabins or tents, laundries, and bathing beaches.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-42-8a

    (65 ILCS 5/11-42-8a) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-42-8a)
    Sec. 11-42-8a. The provisions of Section 14 of the "Mobile Home Park Act", approved September 8, 1971, as amended, are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof to the same extent as if such provisions were included herein.
(Source: P.A. 85-565.)

65 ILCS 5/11-42-8b

    (65 ILCS 5/11-42-8b) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-42-8b)
    Sec. 11-42-8b. For the purposes of Section 11-42-8a, "trailer coach park" shall include, in its meaning, "trailer park" and "camp accommodating persons in house trailers"; and "trailer coach" shall include, in its meaning, "house trailer."
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 59.)

65 ILCS 5/11-42-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-42-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-42-9)
    Sec. 11-42-9. The corporate authorities of each municipality may prohibit any offensive or unwholesome business or establishment within the municipality and within the distance of one mile beyond the municipal limits.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-42-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-42-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-42-10)
    Sec. 11-42-10. The corporate authorities of each municipality may compel the owner of any grocery, cellar, soap or tallow chandlery, tannery, stable, pigsty, privy, sewer, or other unwholesome or nauseous house or place, to cleanse, abate, or remove the same, and to regulate the location thereof.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-42-10.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-42-10.1)
    Sec. 11-42-10.1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may license or regulate businesses operating as a public accommodation that permit the consumption of alcoholic liquor on the business premises and that are not licensed under the Liquor Control Act of 1934. For purposes of this Section, "public accommodation" means a refreshment, entertainment, or recreation facility of any kind, whether licensed or not, whose goods, services, facilities, privileges, or advantages are extended, offered, sold, or otherwise made available to the public.
(Source: P.A. 92-696, eff. 7-19-02.)

65 ILCS 5/11-42-10.2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-42-10.2)
    Sec. 11-42-10.2. Regulation and licensure; adult entertainment facility.
    (a) The corporate authorities of each municipality having a population of less than 750,000 may license or regulate any business (i) that is operating as an adult entertainment facility; (ii) that permits the consumption of alcoholic liquor on the business premises; and (iii) that is not licensed under the Liquor Control Act of 1934.
    (b) For purposes of this Section, "adult entertainment facility" means that term as it is defined in Section 11-5-1.5.
(Source: P.A. 94-401, eff. 8-2-05.)

65 ILCS 5/11-42-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-42-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-42-11)
    Sec. 11-42-11. Community antenna television systems; satellite transmitted television programming.
    (a) The corporate authorities of each municipality may license, franchise and tax the business of operating a community antenna television system as hereinafter defined. In municipalities with less than 2,000,000 inhabitants, the corporate authorities may, under the limited circumstances set forth in this Section, own (or lease as lessee) and operate a community antenna television system; provided that a municipality may not acquire, construct, own, or operate a community antenna television system for the use or benefit of private consumers or users, and may not charge a fee for that consumption or use, unless the proposition to acquire, construct, own, or operate a cable antenna television system has been submitted to and approved by the electors of the municipality in accordance with subsection (f). Before acquiring, constructing, or commencing operation of a community antenna television system, the municipality shall comply with the following:
        (1) Give written notice to the owner or operator of
    
any other community antenna television system franchised to serve all or any portion of the territorial area to be served by the municipality's community antenna television system, specifying the date, time, and place at which the municipality shall conduct public hearings to consider and determine whether the municipality should acquire, construct, or commence operation of a community antenna television system. The public hearings shall be conducted at least 14 days after this notice is given.
        (2) Publish a notice of the hearing in 2 or more
    
newspapers published in the county, city, village, incorporated town, or town, as the case may be. If there is no such newspaper, then notice shall be published in any 2 or more newspapers published in the county and having a general circulation throughout the community. The public hearings shall be conducted at least 14 days after this notice is given.
        (3) Conduct a public hearing to determine the means
    
by which construction, maintenance, and operation of the system will be financed, including whether the use of tax revenues or other fees will be required.
    (b) The words "community antenna television system" shall mean any facility which is constructed in whole or in part in, on, under or over any highway or other public place and which is operated to perform for hire the service of receiving and amplifying the signals broadcast by one or more television stations and redistributing such signals by wire, cable or other means to members of the public who subscribe to such service; except that such definition shall not include (i) any system which serves fewer than fifty subscribers, or (ii) any system which serves only the residents of one or more apartment dwellings under common ownership, control or management, and commercial establishments located on the premises of such dwellings.
    (c) The authority hereby granted does not include authority to license, franchise or tax telephone companies subject to jurisdiction of the Illinois Commerce Commission or the Federal Communications Commission in connection with the furnishing of circuits, wires, cables, and other facilities to the operator of a community antenna television system.
    (c-1) Each franchise entered into by a municipality and a community antenna television system shall include the customer service and privacy standards and protections contained in Article XXII of the Public Utilities Act. A franchise may not contain different penalties or consumer service and privacy standards and protections. Each franchise entered into by a municipality and a community antenna television system before June 30, 2007 (the effective date of Public Act 95-9) shall be amended by this Section to incorporate the penalty provisions and customer service and privacy standards and protections contained in Article XXII of the Public Utilities Act.
    The corporate authorities of each municipality may, in the course of franchising such community antenna television system, grant to such franchisee the authority and the right and permission to use all public streets, rights of way, alleys, ways for public service facilities, parks, playgrounds, school grounds, or other public grounds, in which such municipality may have an interest, for the construction, installation, operation, maintenance, alteration, addition, extension or improvement of a community antenna television system.
    Any charge imposed by a community antenna television system franchised pursuant to this Section for the raising or removal of cables or lines to permit passage on, to or from a street shall not exceed the reasonable costs of work reasonably necessary to safely permit such passage. Pursuant to subsections (h) and (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, the General Assembly declares the regulation of charges which may be imposed by community antenna television systems for the raising or removal of cables or lines to permit passage on, to or from streets is a power or function to be exercised exclusively by the State and not to be exercised or performed concurrently with the State by any unit of local government, including any home rule unit.
    The municipality may, upon written request by the franchisee of a community antenna television system, exercise its right of eminent domain solely for the purpose of granting an easement right no greater than 8 feet in width, extending no greater than 8 feet from any lot line for the purpose of extending cable across any parcel of property in the manner provided by the law of eminent domain, provided, however, such franchisee deposits with the municipality sufficient security to pay all costs incurred by the municipality in the exercise of its right of eminent domain.
    (d) The General Assembly finds and declares that satellite-transmitted television programming should be available to those who desire to subscribe to such programming and that decoding devices should be obtainable at reasonable prices by those who are unable to obtain satellite-transmitted television programming through duly franchised community antenna television systems.
    In any instance in which a person is unable to obtain satellite-transmitted television programming through a duly franchised community antenna television system either because the municipality and county in which such person resides has not granted a franchise to operate and maintain a community antenna television system, or because the duly franchised community antenna television system operator does not make cable television services available to such person, any programming company that delivers satellite-transmitted television programming in scrambled or encrypted form shall ensure that devices for description of such programming are made available to such person, through the local community antenna television operator or directly, for purchase or lease at prices reasonably related to the cost of manufacture and distribution of such devices.
    (e) The General Assembly finds and declares that, in order to ensure that community antenna television services are provided in an orderly, competitive and economically sound manner, the best interests of the public will be served by the establishment of certain minimum standards and procedures for the granting of additional cable television franchises.
    Subject to the provisions of this subsection, the authority granted under subsection (a) hereof shall include the authority to license, franchise and tax more than one cable operator to provide community antenna television services within the corporate limits of a single franchising authority. For purposes of this subsection (e), the term:
        (i) "Existing cable television franchise" means a
    
community antenna television franchise granted by a municipality which is in use at the time such municipality receives an application or request by another cable operator for a franchise to provide cable antenna television services within all or any portion of the territorial area which is or may be served under the existing cable television franchise.
        (ii) "Additional cable television franchise" means a
    
franchise pursuant to which community antenna television services may be provided within the territorial areas, or any portion thereof, which may be served under an existing cable television franchise.
        (iii) "Franchising Authority" is defined as that term
    
is defined under Section 602(9) of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, Public Law 98-549, but does not include any municipality with a population of 1,000,000 or more.
        (iv) "Cable operator" is defined as that term is
    
defined under Section 602(4) of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, Public Law 98-549.
    Before granting an additional cable television franchise, the franchising authority shall:
        (1) Give written notice to the owner or operator of
    
any other community antenna television system franchised to serve all or any portion of the territorial area to be served by such additional cable television franchise, identifying the applicant for such additional franchise and specifying the date, time and place at which the franchising authority shall conduct public hearings to consider and determine whether such additional cable television franchise should be granted.
        (2) Conduct a public hearing to determine the public
    
need for such additional cable television franchise, the capacity of public rights-of-way to accommodate such additional community antenna television services, the potential disruption to existing users of public rights-of-way to be used by such additional franchise applicant to complete construction and to provide cable television services within the proposed franchise area, the long term economic impact of such additional cable television system within the community, and such other factors as the franchising authority shall deem appropriate.
        (3) Determine, based upon the foregoing factors,
    
whether it is in the best interest of the municipality to grant such additional cable television franchise.
        (4) If the franchising authority shall determine that
    
it is in the best interest of the municipality to do so, it may grant the additional cable television franchise. Except as provided in paragraph (5) of this subsection (e), no such additional cable television franchise shall be granted under terms or conditions more favorable or less burdensome to the applicant than those required under the existing cable television franchise, including but not limited to terms and conditions pertaining to the territorial extent of the franchise, system design, technical performance standards, construction schedules, performance bonds, standards for construction and installation of cable television facilities, service to subscribers, public educational and governmental access channels and programming, production assistance, liability and indemnification, and franchise fees.
        (5) Unless the existing cable television franchise
    
provides that any additional cable television franchise shall be subject to the same terms or substantially equivalent terms and conditions as those of the existing cable television franchise, the franchising authority may grant an additional cable television franchise under different terms and conditions than those of the existing franchise, in which event the franchising authority shall enter into good faith negotiations with the existing franchisee and shall, within 120 days after the effective date of the additional cable television franchise, modify the existing cable television franchise in a manner and to the extent necessary to ensure that neither the existing cable television franchise nor the additional cable television franchise, each considered in its entirety, provides a competitive advantage over the other, provided that prior to modifying the existing cable television franchise, the franchising authority shall have conducted a public hearing to consider the proposed modification. No modification in the terms and conditions of the existing cable television franchise shall oblige the existing cable television franchisee (1) to make any additional payment to the franchising authority, including the payment of any additional franchise fee, (2) to engage in any additional construction of the existing cable television system or, (3) to modify the specifications or design of the existing cable television system; and the inclusion of the factors identified in items (2) and (3) shall not be considered in determining whether either franchise considered in its entirety, has a competitive advantage over the other except to the extent that the additional franchisee provides additional video or data services or the equipment or facilities necessary to generate and or carry such service. No modification in the terms and conditions of the existing cable television franchise shall be made if the existing cable television franchisee elects to continue to operate under all terms and conditions of the existing franchise.
        If within the 120 day period the franchising
    
authority and the existing cable television franchisee are unable to reach agreement on modifications to the existing cable television franchise, then the franchising authority shall modify the existing cable television franchise, effective 45 days thereafter, in a manner, and only to the extent, that the terms and conditions of the existing cable television franchise shall no longer impose any duty or obligation on the existing franchisee which is not also imposed under the additional cable television franchise; however, if by the modification the existing cable television franchisee is relieved of duties or obligations not imposed under the additional cable television franchise, then within the same 45 days and following a public hearing concerning modification of the additional cable television franchise within that 45 day period, the franchising authority shall modify the additional cable television franchise to the extent necessary to insure that neither the existing cable television franchise nor the additional cable television franchise, each considered in its entirety, shall have a competitive advantage over the other.
    No municipality shall be subject to suit for damages based upon the municipality's determination to grant or its refusal to grant an additional cable television franchise, provided that a public hearing as herein provided has been held and the franchising authority has determined that it is in the best interest of the municipality to grant or refuse to grant such additional franchise, as the case may be.
    It is declared to be the law of this State, pursuant to paragraphs (h) and (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution, that the establishment of minimum standards and procedures for the granting of additional cable television franchises by municipalities with a population less than 1,000,000 as provided in this subsection (e) is an exclusive State power and function that may not be exercised concurrently by a home rule unit.
    (f) No municipality may acquire, construct, own, or operate a community antenna television system unless the corporate authorities adopt an ordinance. The ordinance must set forth the action proposed; describe the plant, equipment, and property to be acquired or constructed; and specifically describe the manner in which the construction, acquisition, and operation of the system will be financed.
    The ordinance may not take effect until the question of acquiring, construction, owning, or operating a community antenna television system has been submitted to the electors of the municipality at a regular election and approved by a majority of the electors voting on the question. The corporate authorities must certify the question to the proper election authority, which must submit the question at an election in accordance with the Election Code.
    The question must be submitted in substantially the following form:
        Shall the ordinance authorizing the municipality to
    
(insert action authorized by ordinance) take effect?
The votes must be recorded as "Yes" or "No".
    If a majority of electors voting on the question vote in the affirmative, the ordinance shall take effect.
    Not more than 30 or less than 15 days before the date of the referendum, the municipal clerk must publish the ordinance at least once in one or more newspapers published in the municipality or, if no newspaper is published in the municipality, in one or more newspapers of general circulation within the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 95-9, eff. 6-30-07; 95-876, eff. 8-21-08.)

65 ILCS 5/11-42-11.05

    (65 ILCS 5/11-42-11.05)
    Sec. 11-42-11.05. Municipal franchise fee or service provider fee review; requests for information.
    (a) If pursuant to its franchise agreement with a community antenna television system (CATV) operator, a municipality imposes a franchise fee authorized by 47 U.S.C. 542 or if a community antenna television system (CATV) operator providing cable or video service in that municipality is required to pay the service provider fees imposed by the Cable and Video Competition Law of 2007, then the municipality may conduct an audit of that CATV operator's franchise fees or service provider fees derived from the provision of cable and video services to subscribers within the franchise area to determine whether the amount of franchise fees or service provider fees paid by that CATV operator to the municipality was accurate. Any audit conducted under this subsection (a) shall determine, for a period of not more than 4 years after the date the franchise fees or service provider fees were due, any overpayment or underpayment to the municipality by the CATV operator, and the amount due to the municipality or CATV operator is limited to the net difference.
    (b) Not more than once every 2 years, a municipality or its agent that is authorized to perform an audit as set forth in subsection (a) of this Section may, subject to the limitations and protections stated in the Local Government Taxpayers' Bill of Rights Act, request information from the CATV operator in the format maintained by the CATV operator in the ordinary course of its business that the municipality reasonably requires in order to perform an audit under subsection (a). The information that may be requested by the municipality includes without limitation the following:
        (1) in an electronic format used by the CATV operator
    
in the ordinary course of its business, the database used by the CATV operator to determine the amount of the franchise fee or service provider fee due to the municipality; and
        (2) in a format used by the CATV operator in the
    
ordinary course of its business, summary data, as needed by the municipality, to determine the CATV operator's franchise fees or service provider fees derived from the provision of cable and video services to subscribers within the CATV operator's franchise area.
    (c) The CATV operator must provide the information requested under subsection (b) within:
        (1) 60 days after the receipt of the request if the
    
population of the requesting municipality is 500,000 or less; or
        (2) 90 days after the receipt of the request if the
    
population of the requesting municipality exceeds 500,000.
    The time in which a CATV operator must provide the information requested under subsection (b) may be extended by written agreement between the municipality or its agent and the CATV operator.
    (c-5) The municipality or its agent must provide an initial report of its audit findings to the CATV operator no later than 90 days after the information set forth in subsection (b) of this Section has been provided by the CATV operator. This 90-day timeline may be extended one time by written agreement between the municipality or its agents and the CATV operator. However, in no event shall an extension of time exceed 90 days. This initial report of audit findings shall detail the basis of its findings and provide, but not be limited to, the following information: (i) any overpayments of franchise fees or service provider fees, (ii) any underpayments of franchise fees or service provider fees, (iii) the complete list of all addresses within the corporate limits of the municipality for which the audit is being conducted, (iv) all municipal addresses that should be included in the CATV operator's database and attributable to that municipality for determination of franchise fees or service provider fees, and (v) addresses that should not be included in the CATV operator's database and addresses that are not attributable to that municipality for determination of franchise fees or service provider fees. Generally accepted auditing standards shall be utilized by the municipality and its agents in its review of information provided by the CATV operator.
    (c-10) In the event that the municipality or its agent does not provide the initial report of the audit findings to the CATV operator with the timeframes set forth in subsection (c-5) of this Section, then the audit shall be deemed completed and to have conclusively found that there was no overpayment or underpayment by the CATV operator for the audit period. Further, the municipality may not thereafter commence or conduct any such audit for the same audit period or for any part of that same audit period.
    (d) If an audit by the municipality or its agents finds an error by the CATV operator in the amount of the franchise fees or service provider fees paid by the CATV operator to the municipality, then the municipality shall notify the CATV operator of the error. Any such notice must be given to the CATV operator by the municipality or its agent within 90 days after the municipality or its agent discovers the error, and no later than 4 years after the date the franchise fee or service provider fee was due. Upon such a notice, the CATV operator must submit a written response within 60 days after receipt of the notice stating that the CATV operator has corrected the error on a prospective basis or stating the reason that the error is inapplicable or inaccurate. The municipality or its agent then has 60 days after the receipt of the CATV operator's response to review and contest the conclusion of the CATV operator. No legal proceeding to collect a deficiency or overpayment based upon an alleged error shall be commenced unless within 180 days after the municipality's notification of the error to the CATV operator the parties are unable to agree on the disposition of the audit findings.
    Any legal proceeding to collect a deficiency as set forth in this subsection (d) shall be filed in the appropriate circuit court.
    (e) No CATV operator is liable for any error in past franchise fee or service provider fee payments that was unknown by the CATV operator prior to the audit process unless (i) the error was due to negligence on the part of the CATV operator in the collection or processing of required data and (ii) the municipality had not failed to respond in writing in a timely manner to any written request of the CATV operator to review and correct information used by the CATV operator to calculate the appropriate franchise fees or service provider fees if a diligent review of such information by the municipality reasonably could have been expected to discover such error.
    (f) All account specific information provided by a CATV operator under this Section may be used only for the purpose of an audit conducted under this Section and the enforcement of any franchise fee or service provider fee delinquent claim. All such information must be held in strict confidence by the municipality and its agents and may not be disclosed to the public under the Freedom of Information Act or under any other similar statutes allowing for or requiring public disclosure.
    (f-5) All contracts by and between a municipality and a third party for the purposes of conducting an audit as contemplated in this Article shall be disclosed to the public under the Freedom of Information Act or under similar statutes allowing for or requiring public disclosure.
    (g) For the purposes of this Section, "CATV operator" means a person or entity that provides cable and video services under a franchise agreement with a municipality pursuant to Section 11-42-11 of the Municipal Code and a holder authorized under Section 21-401 of the Cable and Video Competition Law of 2007 as consistent with Section 21-901 of that Law.
    (h) This Section does not apply to any action that was commenced, to any complaint that was filed, or to any audit that was commenced before the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly. This Section also does not apply to any franchise agreement that was entered into before the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly.
    (h-5) The audit procedures set forth in this Section shall be the exclusive audit procedures for: (i) any franchise agreement entered into, amended, or renewed on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 100th General Assembly; and (ii) any franchise fee or service provider fee audit of a CATV operator commenced on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 100th General Assembly.
    (i) The provisions of this Section shall not be construed as diminishing or replacing any civil remedy available to a municipality, taxpayer, or tax collector.
    (j) If a contingent fee is paid to an auditor, then the payment must be based upon the net difference of the complete audit.
    (k) A municipality shall provide to each CATV operator an updated complete list of addresses within the corporate limits of the municipality annually. In addition, the municipality shall provide a CATV operator the updated address list within 90 days after the date of a written request by the CATV operator.
    As a prerequisite to performing an audit of a CATV operator's franchise fees or service provider fees derived from the provision of cable and video services to subscribers within the franchise area, a municipality shall provide to a CATV operator the complete list of addresses within the corporate limits of the municipality for each calendar year subject to the audit. If an address is not included in the list or if no list is provided, the CATV operator shall be held harmless for any franchise fee underpayments, including penalty and interest, from situsing errors if it used a reasonable methodology to assign the address or addresses to a municipality.
    An address list provided by a municipality to a CATV operator shall be maintained as confidential by the CATV operator and shall only be used by the CATV operator for the purposes of determining the situs of any franchise fee or service provider fee. Any situs issues identified by a CATV provider as a result of the provision of an address list by a municipality to the CATV operator shall first be confirmed in writing to the municipality by the CATV operator prior to the CATV operator making any situs change that may result in a change of allocation of a franchise fee or service provider fee to the municipality.
    (l) This Section is a denial and limitation of home rule powers and functions under subsection (h) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution.
    (m) This Section does not apply to any municipality having a population of more than 1,000,000.
(Source: P.A. 99-6, eff. 6-29-15; 100-945, eff. 8-17-18.)

65 ILCS 5/11-42-11.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-42-11.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-42-11.1)
    Sec. 11-42-11.1. (a) In any instance in which a municipality has (i) granted a franchise to any community antenna television company or (ii) decided for the municipality itself to construct, operate or maintain a cable television system within a designated area, no property owner, condominium association, managing agent, lessee or other person in possession or control of any residential building located within the designated area shall forbid or prevent any occupant, tenant or lessee of any such building from receiving cable television service from such franchisee or municipality, nor demand or accept payment from any such occupant, tenant or lessee in any form as a condition of permitting the installation of cable television facilities or the maintenance of cable television service in any such building or any portion thereof occupied or leased by such occupant, tenant or lessee, nor shall any such property owner, condominium association, managing agent, lessee or other person discriminate in rental charges or otherwise against any occupant, tenant or lessee receiving cable service; provided, however, that the owner of such building may require, in exchange and as compensation for permitting the installation of cable television facilities within and upon such building, the payment of just compensation by the cable television franchisee which provides such cable television service, said sum to be determined in accordance with the provisions of subparagraphs (c) and (d) hereof, and provided further that the cable television franchisee installing such cable television facilities shall agree to indemnify the owner of such building for any damage caused by the installation, operation or removal of such cable television facilities and service.
    No community antenna television company shall install cable television facilities within a residential building pursuant to this subparagraph (a) unless an occupant, tenant or lessee of such residential building requests the delivery of cable television services. In any instance in which a request for service is made by more than 3 occupants, tenants or lessees of a residential building, the community antenna television company may install cable television facilities throughout the building in a manner which enables the community antenna television company to provide cable television services to occupants, tenants or lessees of other residential units without requiring the installation of additional cable television facilities other than within the residential units occupied by such other occupants, tenants or lessees.
    (b) In any instance in which a municipality has (i) granted a franchise to any community antenna television company or (ii) decided for the municipality itself to construct, operate or maintain a cable television system within a designated area, no property owner, condominium association, managing agent, lessee or other person in possession and control of any improved or unimproved real estate located within such designated area shall forbid or prevent such cable television franchisee or municipality from entering upon such real estate for the purpose of and in connection with the construction or installation of such cable television system and cable television facilities, nor shall any such property owner, condominium association, managing agent, lessee or other person in possession or control of such real estate forbid or prevent such cable television franchisee or municipality from constructing or installing upon, beneath or over such real estate, including any buildings or other structures located thereon, hardware, cable, equipment, materials or other cable television facilities utilized by such cable franchisee or municipality in the construction and installation of such cable television system; provided, however, that the owner of any such real estate may require, in exchange and as compensation for permitting the construction or installation of cable television facilities upon, beneath or over such real estate, the payment of just compensation by the cable television franchisee which provides such cable television service, said sum to be determined in accordance with the provisions of subparagraphs (c) and (d) hereof, and provided further that the cable television franchisee constructing or installing such cable television facilities shall agree to indemnify the owner of such real estate for any damage caused by the installation, operation or removal of such cable television facilities and service.
    (c) In any instance in which the owner of a residential building or the owner of improved or unimproved real estate intends to require the payment of just compensation in excess of $1 in exchange for permitting the installation of cable television facilities in and upon such building, or upon, beneath or over such real estate, the owner shall serve written notice thereof upon the cable television franchisee. Any such notice shall be served within 20 days of the date on which such owner is notified of the cable television franchisee's intention to construct or install cable television facilities in and upon such building, or upon, beneath or over such real estate. Unless timely notice as herein provided is given by the owner to the cable television franchisee, it will be conclusively presumed that the owner of any such building or real estate does not claim or intend to require a payment of more than $1 in exchange and as just compensation for permitting the installation of cable television facilities within and upon such building, or upon, beneath or over such real estate. In any instance in which a cable television franchisee intends to install cable television facilities as herein provided, written notice of such intention shall be sent by the cable television franchisee to the property owner or to such person, association or managing agent as shall have been appointed or otherwise designated to manage or operate the property. Such notice shall include the address of the property, the name of the cable television franchisee, and information as to the time within which the owner may give notice, demand payment as just compensation and initiate legal proceedings as provided in this subparagraph (c) and subparagraph (d). In any instance in which a community antenna television company intends to install cable television facilities within a residential building containing 12 or more residential units or upon, beneath, or over real estate that is used as a site for 12 or more manufactured housing units, 12 or more mobile homes, or a combination of 12 or more manufactured housing units and mobile homes, the written notice shall further provide that the property owner may require that the community antenna television company submit to the owner written plans identifying the manner in which cable television facilities are to be installed, including the proposed location of coaxial cable. Approval of such plans by the property owner shall not be unreasonably withheld and such owners' consent to and approval of such plans shall be presumed unless, within 30 days after receipt thereof, or in the case of a condominium association, 90 days after receipt thereof, the property owner identifies in writing the specific manner in which such plans deviate from generally accepted construction or safety standards, and unless the property owner contemporaneously submits an alternative construction plan providing for the installation of cable television facilities in an economically feasible manner. The community antenna television company may proceed with the plans originally submitted if an alternative plan is not submitted by the property owner within 30 days, or in the case of a condominium association, 90 days, or if an alternative plan submitted by the property owner fails to comply with generally accepted construction and safety standards or does not provide for the installation of cable television facilities in an economically feasible manner. For purposes of this subsection, "mobile home" and "manufactured housing unit" have the same meaning as in the Illinois Manufactured Housing and Mobile Home Safety Act.
    (d) Any owner of a residential building described in subparagraph (a), and any owner of improved or unimproved real estate described in subparagraph (b), who shall have given timely written notice to the cable television franchisee as provided in subparagraph (c), may assert a claim for just compensation in excess of $1 for permitting the installation of cable television facilities within and upon such building, or upon, beneath or over such real estate. Within 30 days after notice has been given in accordance with subparagraph (c), the owner shall advise the cable television franchisee in writing of the amount claimed as just compensation. If within 60 days after the receipt of the owner's claim, the cable television franchisee has not agreed to pay the amount claimed or some other amount acceptable to the owner, the owner may bring suit to enforce such claim for just compensation in any court of competent jurisdiction and, upon timely demand, may require that the amount of just compensation be determined by a jury. Any such action shall be commenced within 6 months of the notice given by the cable television franchisee pursuant to subparagraph (c) hereof. In any action brought to determine such amount, the owner may submit evidence of a decrease in the fair market value of the property occasioned by the installation or location of the cable on the property, that the owner has a specific alternative use for the space occupied by cable television facilities, the loss of which will result in a monetary loss to the owner, or that installation of cable television facilities within and upon such building or upon, beneath or over such real estate otherwise substantially interferes with the use and occupancy of such building to an extent which causes a decrease in the fair market value of such building or real estate.
    (e) Neither the giving of a notice by the owner under subparagraph (c), nor the assertion of a specific claim, nor the initiation of legal action to enforce such claim, as provided under subparagraph (d), shall delay or impair the right of the cable television franchisee to construct or install cable television facilities and maintain cable television services within or upon any building described in subparagraph (a) or upon, beneath or over real estate described in subparagraph (b).
    (f) Notwithstanding the foregoing, no community antenna television company or municipality shall enter upon any real estate or rights of way in the possession or control of any public utility, railroad or owner or operator of an oil, petroleum product, chemical or gas pipeline to install or remove cable television facilities or to provide underground maintenance or repair services with respect thereto, prior to delivery to the public utility, railroad or pipeline owner or operator of written notice of intent to enter, install, maintain, or remove. For the purposes of this subsection (f), and only in the case of real estate or rights-of-way in possession of or in control of a railroad, the right to enter upon includes the installation, construction, operation, repair, maintenance, or removal of wire, cable, fiber, conduit, or related facilities that are at, above, or below grade and that cross the real estate or rights-of-way in a manner that runs generally perpendicular to the railroad tracks or railroad right-of-way. For the purposes of this subsection (f), and only in the case of real estate or rights-of-way in possession of or in the control of a railroad, the right to enter upon does not apply to wire, cable, fiber, conduit, or related facilities that run along, within, and generally parallel to, but do not cross, the railroad tracks or railroad right-of-way. No entry shall be made until at least 30 days after receipt of such written notice. Such written notice, which shall be delivered to the registered agent of such public utility, railroad or pipeline owner or operator shall include the following information:
        (i) The date of the proposed installation,
    
maintenance, repair, or removal and projected length of time required to complete such installation, maintenance, repair or removal;
        (ii) The manner and method of, and the detailed
    
design and construction plans that conform to the applicable published and publicly available American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association standards and the published and publicly available standards for the appropriate railroad for, such installation, maintenance, repair, or removal;
        (iii) The location of the proposed entry and path of
    
cable television facilities proposed to be placed, repaired, maintained or removed upon the real estate or right of way;
        (iv) The written agreement of the community antenna
    
television company to indemnify and hold harmless such public utility, railroad or pipeline owner or operator from the costs of any damages directly or indirectly caused by the installation, maintenance, repair, operation, or removal of cable television facilities. Upon request of the public utility, railroad, or owner or operator of an oil, petroleum product, chemical or gas pipeline, the community antenna television company shall provide proof that it has purchased and will maintain a policy or policies of insurance in amounts sufficient to provide coverage for personal injury and property damage losses caused by or resulting from the installation, maintenance, repair, or removal of cable television facilities. The written agreement shall provide that the community antenna television company shall maintain such policies of insurance in full force and effect as long as cable television facilities remain on the real estate or right of way; and
        (v) A statement, based upon information available to
    
the community antenna television company, confirming that the proposed installation, maintenance, repair, or removal does not create a dangerous condition or threaten public or employee safety and will not adversely impact railroad operations or disrupt vital transportation services.
    For purposes of this subsection (f), and only in the case of real estate or rights-of-way in possession of or in control of a railroad, "community antenna television company" includes a holder, cable operator, or broadband service provider, as those terms are defined in Section 21-201 of the Public Utilities Act.
    Within 30 days of receipt of the written prior notice of entry the public utility, railroad or pipeline owner or operator shall investigate and determine whether or not the proposed entry and installation or repair, maintenance, or removal would create a dangerous condition threatening the safety of the public or the safety of its employees or threatening to cause an interruption of the furnishing of vital transportation, utility or pipeline services and upon so finding shall so notify the community antenna television company or municipality of such decision in writing. Initial determination of the existence of such a dangerous condition or interruption of services shall be made by the public utility, railroad or pipeline owner or operator whose real estate or right of way is involved. In the event that the community antenna television company or municipality disagrees with such determination, a determination of whether such entry and installation, maintenance, repair, or removal would create such a dangerous condition or interrupt services shall, upon application of the community antenna television company, be made by the Illinois Commerce Commission Transportation Division in accordance with the Commission's Rail Safety Program. An initial written determination of a public utility, railroad, or pipeline owner or operator timely made and transmitted to the community antenna television company or municipality, in the absence of a determination by the Illinois Commerce Commission Transportation Division, in accordance with the Commission's Rail Safety Program, or a court of competent jurisdiction finding to the contrary, bars the entry of the community antenna television company or municipality upon the real estate or right of way for any purpose.
    Any public utility, railroad or pipeline owner or operator may assert a written claim against any community antenna television company for just compensation within 30 days after written notice has been given in accordance with this subparagraph (f). If, within 60 days after the receipt of such claim for compensation, the community antenna television company has not agreed to the amount claimed or some other amount acceptable to the public utility, railroad or pipeline owner or operator, the public utility, railroad or pipeline owner or operator may bring suit to enforce such claim for just compensation in any court of competent jurisdiction and, upon timely demand, may require that the amount of just compensation be determined by a jury. Any such action shall be commenced within 6 months of the notice provided for in this subparagraph (f). In any action brought to determine such just compensation, the public utility, railroad or pipeline owner or operator may submit such evidence as may be relevant to the issue of just compensation. Neither the assertion of a claim for compensation nor the initiation of legal action to enforce such claim shall delay or impair the right of the community antenna television company to construct or install cable television facilities upon any real estate or rights of way of any public utility, railroad or pipeline owner or operator.
    To the extent that the public utility, railroad, or owner or operator of an oil, petroleum product, chemical or gas pipeline deems it appropriate to supervise, monitor or otherwise assist the community antenna television company in connection with the installation, maintenance, repair or removal of cable television facilities upon such real estate or rights of way, the community antenna television company shall reimburse the public utility, railroad or owner or operator of an oil, petroleum product, chemical or gas pipeline for costs reasonable and actually incurred in connection therewith.
    The provisions of this subparagraph (f) shall not be applicable to any easements, rights of way or ways for public service facilities in which public utilities, other than railroads, have any interest pursuant to "An Act to revise the law in relation to plats", approved March 21, 1874, as amended, and all ordinances enacted pursuant thereto. Such easements, rights of way and ways for public service facilities are hereby declared to be apportionable and upon written request by a community antenna television company, public utilities shall make such easements, rights of way and ways for public service facilities available for the construction, maintenance, repair or removal of cable television facilities provided that such construction, maintenance, repair or removal does not create a dangerous condition threatening the safety of the public or the safety of such public utility employees or threatening to cause an interruption of the furnishing of vital utility service. Initial determination of the existence of such a dangerous condition or interruption of services shall be made by the public utility whose easement, right of way or way for public service facility is involved. In the event the community antenna television company or municipality disagrees with such determination, a determination of whether such construction, maintenance, repair or removal would create such a dangerous condition or threaten to interrupt vital utility services, shall be made by a court of competent jurisdiction upon the application of such community antenna television company.
    If a municipality notifies or a municipality requires a developer to notify a public utility before or after issuing a permit or other authorization for the construction of residential buildings, then the municipality or developer shall, at the same time, similarly notify any community antenna television system franchised by or within that municipality.
    In addition to such other notices as may be required by this subparagraph (f), a community antenna television company or municipality shall not enter upon the real estate or rights of way of any public utility, railroad or pipeline owner or operator for the purposes of above-ground maintenance or repair of its television cable facilities without giving 96 hours prior written notice to the registered agent of the public utility, railroad or pipeline owner or operator involved, or in the case of a public utility, notice may be given through the statewide one-call notice system provided for by General Order of the Illinois Commerce Commission or, if in Chicago, through the system known as the Chicago Utility Alert Network.
(Source: P.A. 100-251, eff. 8-22-17.)

65 ILCS 5/11-42-11.2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-42-11.2)
    Sec. 11-42-11.2. Cable and video competition.
    (a) A person or entity seeking to provide cable service or video service in this State after June 30, 2007 (the effective date of Public Act 95-9) shall either (1) obtain a State-issued authorization pursuant to Section 21-401 of the Public Utilities Act; (2) obtain authorization pursuant to Section 11-42-11 of the Illinois Municipal Code; or (3) obtain authorization pursuant to Section 5-1095 of the Counties Code. All providers offering or providing cable or video service in this State shall have authorization pursuant to either (i) the Cable and Video Competition Law of 2007; (ii) Section 11-42-11 of the Illinois Municipal Code; or (iii) Section 5-1095 of the Counties Code.
    (b) A person or entity seeking to provide cable service or video service in this State after June 30, 2007 (the effective date of Public Act 95-9) shall not use the public rights-of-way for the installation or construction of facilities for the provision of cable service or video service or offer cable service or video service until it has (i) obtained a State-issued authorization to offer or provide cable or video service under Section 21-401 of the Public Utilities Act; (ii) obtained authorization under Section 11-42-11 of the Illinois Municipal Code; or (iii) obtained authorization under Section 5-1095 of the Counties Code. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit a local unit of government from granting a permit to a person or entity for the use of the public rights-of-way to install or construct facilities to provide cable service or video service, at its sole discretion. No unit of local government shall be liable for denial or delay of a permit prior to the issuance of a State-issued authorization.
    (c) For the purposes of subsection (e) of Section 11-42-11 of this Code, a State-issued authorization under Article XXI of the Public Utilities Act shall be considered substantially equivalent in terms and conditions as an existing cable provider.
    (d) Nothing in Article XXI of the Public Utilities Act shall constitute a basis for modification of an existing cable franchise or an injunction against or for the recovery of damages from a municipality pursuant to Section 11-42-11 because of an application for or the issuance of a State-issued authorization under that Article XXI.
(Source: P.A. 95-9, eff. 6-30-07; 95-876, eff. 8-21-08.)

65 ILCS 5/11-42-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-42-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-42-12)
    Sec. 11-42-12. The corporate authorities of each municipality may license and regulate parking garages, lots and ramps. They may require that the owner of a parking garage, lot or ramp post a bond in an amount established by ordinance to assure the payment of any damages to vehicles while under the control of a parking garage, lot or ramp. The words "parking garages, lots and ramps" as herein used do not include private parking garages, lots and ramps operated for the sole use of the owner, his employees, agents, and customers.
(Source: Laws 1968, p. 515.)

65 ILCS 5/11-42-13

    (65 ILCS 5/11-42-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-42-13)
    Sec. 11-42-13. The corporate authorities of each municipality may require that an "arborist or tree expert", as defined in this Section, be registered by the municipality to do business within that municipality. As used in this Section, "arborist or tree expert" means any person who, for profit, diagnoses the condition of shade or ornamental trees and shrubs and recommends or supervises the treatment of any such trees, or in any manner treats any such trees, by feeding or fertilizing, or by pruning, trimming, bracing, treating cavities or other methods. However no municipality may charge a fee for such registration. Any person acting within the scope of his or her employment with any public utility shall be exempt from such registration. Any municipality which requires such registration may exempt from such registration any person acting within the scope of his or her employment with the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 85-854.)

65 ILCS 5/11-42-14

    (65 ILCS 5/11-42-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-42-14)
    Sec. 11-42-14. Landscape waste. The corporate authorities of a municipality may register certain persons in the landscape maintenance business or in the business of generating landscape waste as defined in the Environmental Protection Act. No municipality may, however, charge a fee for that registration.
    A municipality that requires registration may exempt any person acting within the scope of his or her employment with the municipality.
    A person acting within the scope of his or her employment with a public utility and a person who is an "applicator for hire" as defined in the Lawn Care Products Application and Notice Act are exempt from this Section.
(Source: P.A. 86-1470.)

65 ILCS 5/11-42-15

    (65 ILCS 5/11-42-15)
    Sec. 11-42-15. Wind energy systems. For electric generating wind devices other than those with a nameplate generating capacity of less than 100 kilowatts that are used primarily by an end user, a municipality may prohibit any electric generating wind device from locating within its corporate limits, provided that the regulation is not inconsistent with another municipality's zoning regulation. This Section shall apply only to electric generating wind devices permitted after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 98th General Assembly.
(Source: P.A. 98-204, eff. 8-9-13.)

65 ILCS 5/11-42-16

    (65 ILCS 5/11-42-16)
    Sec. 11-42-16. Household goods recycling bins.
    (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any municipality may by ordinance require that all household goods recycling bins have a permanent, written, printed label affixed to the bin that is prominently displayed and includes the following: (1) the name, address, and contact information of the person or entity owning, operating, or maintaining that bin; and (2) whether the person or entity owning, operating, or maintaining the bin is a not for profit entity or a for profit entity.
    (b) As used in this Section:
    "Household goods recycling bin" or "bin" means a container or receptacle held out to the public as a place for people to discard clothes, shoes, books, and other recyclable items until they are taken away for resale, re-use, recycling, or redistribution by the person or entity that owns, operates, or maintains the bin.
    "Not for profit entity" means any entity that is officially recognized by the United States Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt entity described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or any successor provision of federal tax law).
(Source: P.A. 98-1116, eff. 1-1-15.)

65 ILCS 5/11-42-17

    (65 ILCS 5/11-42-17)
    Sec. 11-42-17. COVID-19 business relief; waiver of business fees, costs, and licensing. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the corporate authorities of a municipality may, by resolution, waive or provide credit for any application or permit costs, fees or other licensing or registration costs for businesses, including, but not limited to, professional or business licensing, liquor licenses, construction, insurance, sales, builders, contractors, food service, delivery, repair, consultation, legal services, accounting, transportation, manufacturing, technology, assembly, tourism, entertainment, or any business, industry, or service the municipality is permitted by law to regulate or license.
    A waiver of business fees or costs shall be subject to an application or review process and a demonstration of need based upon any financial or logistical hardship as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic.
    Any such waiver or credit shall not be construed to apply to any of the business and licensing costs of the state or any of its agencies or departments and is not an exemption from safety, health, or regulatory requirements or inspections of a county, municipality, or the State.
(Source: P.A. 102-435, eff. 8-20-21.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 42.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 42.1 heading)
DIVISION 42.1. PUBLIC CONTRACTS

65 ILCS 5/11-42.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-42.1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-42.1-1)
    Sec. 11-42.1-1. (a) Except as provided otherwise in this Section, a municipality may not enter into a contract or agreement with an individual or other entity that is delinquent in the payment of any tax administered by the Department of Revenue unless the individual or other entity is contesting, in accordance with the procedures established by the appropriate revenue Act, its liability for the tax or the amount of tax. Before awarding a contract, the municipality shall obtain a statement under oath from the individual or entity that no such taxes are delinquent. Making a false statement is a Class A misdemeanor. In addition, making a false statement voids the contract and allows the municipality to recover all amounts paid to the individual or entity under the contract in a civil action. A municipality may not regulate contracts with individuals or entities that are delinquent in payment of such taxes in a manner inconsistent with this Section. This Section is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule municipalities of powers and functions exercised by the State.
    (b) For purposes of this Section, a person or other entity shall not be considered delinquent in the payment of a tax if the person or entity (1) has entered into an agreement with the Department of Revenue for the payment of all such taxes that are due and (2) is in compliance with the agreement. In that case, the sworn statement required by subsection (a) shall state those facts.
    (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), a municipality may enter into a contract with an individual or other entity that is delinquent in the payment of a tax if the contracting authority for the municipality determines that:
        (1) the contract is for goods or services vital to
    
the public health, safety, or welfare; and
        (2) the municipality is unable to acquire the goods
    
or services at a comparable price and of comparable quality from other sources.
(Source: P.A. 86-1039.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 43

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 43 heading)
GENERAL ASSISTANCE

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 43

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 43 heading)
DIVISION 43. GENERAL ASSISTANCE TAX
AND ADMINISTRATION

65 ILCS 5/11-43-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-43-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-43-1)
    Sec. 11-43-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may levy taxes for and provide general assistance for persons in need thereof as provided in "The Illinois Public Aid Code" as now or hereafter amended, in municipalities of 500,000 or more inhabitants. The administration of general assistance in any such municipality, including the expenditure of the proceeds of taxes levied and to be levied by the municipality for such purpose, shall be vested in the county department of public aid of the county in which such municipality is located, as provided in "The Illinois Public Aid Code". Any taxes levied or to be levied for such purpose in such municipalities may also be used for the payment of warrants issued against and in anticipation of such taxes and accrued interest thereon and for the payment of the cost of administering such assistance.
(Source: P.A. 77-880.)

65 ILCS 5/11-43-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-43-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-43-2)
    Sec. 11-43-2. Taxes levied by any municipality having a population of 500,000 or more for general assistance for persons in need thereof as provided in The Illinois Public Aid Code, as now or hereafter amended, for each fiscal year shall not exceed the rate of .10% upon the value of all property therein as that property is equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue. Nor shall the rate produce in excess of the amount needed in that municipality for general assistance for persons in need thereof.
    All money received from these taxes and moneys collected or recovered by or in behalf of the municipality under The Illinois Public Aid Code shall be used exclusively for the furnishing of general assistance within the municipality; for the payment of administrative costs thereof; and for the payment of warrants issued against and in anticipation of the general assistance taxes, and accrued interest thereon. Until January 1, 1974, the treasurer of the municipality, shall pay all moneys received from general assistance taxes and all the moneys collected or recovered by or in behalf of the municipality under The Illinois Public Aid Code into the special fund in the county treasury established pursuant to Section 12-21.14 of that Code. After December 31, 1973, but not later than June 30, 1979, the treasurer of the municipality shall pay all moneys received from general assistance taxes and collections or recoveries directly into the Special Purposes Trust Fund (now known as the DHS Special Purposes Trust Fund) established by Section 12-10 of The Illinois Public Aid Code. After June 30, 1979, moneys and funds designated by this Section shall be paid into the General Revenue Fund as reimbursement for appropriated funds disbursed.
    Upon the filing with the county clerk of a certified copy of an ordinance levying such taxes, the county clerk shall extend the taxes upon the books of the collector of state and county taxes within that municipality in the manner provided in Section 8-3-1 for the extension of municipal taxes.
(Source: P.A. 99-933, eff. 1-27-17.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 44

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 44 heading)
BOATS AND HARBORS

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 44

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 44 heading)
DIVISION 44. BOATS AND HARBOR CONTROL

65 ILCS 5/11-44-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-44-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-44-1)
    Sec. 11-44-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate public and private water-landing places, wharves, docks, canals, slips, and levees.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-44-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-44-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-44-2)
    Sec. 11-44-2. The corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate the anchorage and landing of all water craft and their cargoes.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-44-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-44-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-44-3)
    Sec. 11-44-3. The corporate authorities of each municipality may license, regulate, and prohibit water craft used about the harbor, or within the jurisdiction.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-44-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-44-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-44-4)
    Sec. 11-44-4. The corporate authorities of each municipality may fix the rate of wharfage and dockage.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-44-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-44-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-44-5)
    Sec. 11-44-5. The corporate authorities of each municipality may collect wharfage and dockage from all water craft using any public landing place, wharf, dock, or levee.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-44-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-44-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-44-6)
    Sec. 11-44-6. The corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate the use of harbors, towing of vessels, and the opening and passing of bridges.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-44-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-44-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-44-7)
    Sec. 11-44-7. The corporate authorities of each municipality may appoint harbor masters and define their duties.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-44-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-44-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-44-8)
    Sec. 11-44-8. The powers conferred by Sections 11-44-1 through 11-44-7 shall be exercised in a manner not inconsistent with the provisions of the "Boat Registration and Safety Act", as heretofore and hereafter amended.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 45

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 45 heading)
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 45

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 45 heading)
DIVISION 45. MUNICIPAL BAND
AND PERFORMING ARTS

65 ILCS 5/11-45-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-45-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-45-1)
    Sec. 11-45-1. Whenever a municipality with a population of less than 500,000 is authorized as provided in this Division 45, the municipality may levy each year a tax not exceeding .04% of the value of the taxable property within the municipality, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, for the maintenance or employment of a municipal band for musical purposes or for the maintenance and conduct of programs in the performing arts, or both.
    This authority shall be initiated by a petition signed by electors equal in number to 5% of the number of votes cast at the last preceding regular municipal election. The petition shall be filed with the municipal clerk and shall request that the question set forth in Section 11-45-2 be submitted to the electors.
    However, municipalities authorized to levy this tax on July 1, 1967 shall have a rate limitation of .04% or the rate limitation in effect on that date whichever is greater.
    The foregoing limitations upon tax rates may be increased or decreased under the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-45-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-45-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-45-2)
    Sec. 11-45-2. When such a petition is filed, the municipal clerk shall certify the question for submission by the proper election authority to the electors at an election in accordance with the general election law. The question shall be in substantially the following form:
--------------------------------------------------------------
    Shall  a  tax  not  exceeding
 ......%  be  levied  each year
 on all taxable property in the         YES
 ....... of ...... for the
 purpose  of  providing a fund for
 the  maintenance or employment      -------------------------
 of  a municipal band for
 musical  purposes and/or for
 the maintenance, and conduct of        NO
 programs  in  the  performing
 arts?
--------------------------------------------------------------
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/11-45-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-45-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-45-3)
    Sec. 11-45-3. The levy shall be authorized if a majority of the votes cast on the question are in favor of the levy. The corporate authorities shall then levy a tax sufficient to maintain or employ such a band or to provide for the maintenance and conduct of programs in the performing arts, or both, but not exceeding .04% of the value of the taxable property within the municipality, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, and not exceeding the amount stated in the petition. This annual tax shall be in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general purposes as provided by Section 8-3-1.
    Except as provided in Section 11-45-4, all funds derived from this levy shall be expended as provided in Section 11-45-1.
    The foregoing limitation upon the rate of tax may be increased or decreased under the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-45-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-45-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-45-4)
    Sec. 11-45-4. Whenever a 2 year period has elapsed during which a municipal band or performing arts activities have not functioned and during the last year of which the tax authorized by this Division 45 has not been levied, the municipal authorities may pass an ordinance transferring the unobligated balance in the band tax fund to the general corporate fund.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 2339.)

65 ILCS 5/11-45-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-45-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-45-5)
    Sec. 11-45-5. A petition signed by electors equal in number to 5% of the number of votes cast at the last preceding regular municipal election may be filed at any time with the corporate authorities requesting that the following question be submitted to the electors, to wit: "Shall the power to levy a tax for the purpose of providing a fund for the maintenance or employment of a municipal band for musical purposes and/or for the maintenance and conduct of programs in the performing arts be continued?" The municipal clerk shall certify this question for submission by the proper election authority at an election in accordance with the general election law. If a majority of the votes cast on the question are opposed to such continuation, no further levy for that purpose shall be made.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/11-45-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-45-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-45-6)
    Sec. 11-45-6. Any municipality which, immediately prior to January 1, 1942, had authority as provided in "An Act in relation to the employment or maintaining of musical bands by municipalities," approved June 26, 1925, as amended, to levy an annual tax for the purpose of providing a fund for the maintenance or employment of a municipal band for musical purposes, may continue to levy the tax for that purpose under this Division 45 without submitting the question of its levy to the electors for approval, unless the electors vote to cancel the power to levy that tax. The corporate authorities may, by ordinance or resolution, cause a portion of the tax to be used to maintain and conduct programs in the performing arts providing it does not exceed .05% of the value of the taxable property within the municipality, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-45-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-45-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-45-7)
    Sec. 11-45-7. In any municipality which has a population of more than 100,000 and not more than 200,000, which municipality is authorized to levy the tax authorized in this Division 45, the mayor of such municipality shall, with the approval of the city council, proceed to appoint a commission of 5 persons chosen from the citizens at large with reference to their fitness for such office; and/or in any municipality with a population of less than 500,000 which levies a "Recreation Tax" under Division 95 of the Municipal Code, the corporate authorities may designate the Recreation Board as the commission to conduct and maintain a municipal band and/or programs in the performing arts.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 2339.)

65 ILCS 5/11-45-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-45-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-45-8)
    Sec. 11-45-8. The commissioners provided for in Section 11-45-7 in the specified municipalities shall hold office, one for one year, one for 2 years, one for 3 years, one for 4 years and one for 5 years from the first day of October, 1947. The mayor shall designate for the original appointees what term is to be served by each commissioner at the time of appointment. Thereafter the mayor shall, prior to the first day of October each year, appoint one commissioner to serve for a term of 5 years and until his successor is appointed. The mayor may, by and with the consent of the city council, remove any commissioner for misconduct or neglect of duty. No commissioner appointed hereunder, shall be interested in any supplies or contract with the commission, and no commissioner shall receive any compensation for services as such.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 2339.)

65 ILCS 5/11-45-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-45-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-45-9)
    Sec. 11-45-9. Vacancies in such office of commissioner occasioned by removal, resignation or otherwise, shall be filled in like manner as original appointments, such appointments to be for the unexpired term.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 2339.)

65 ILCS 5/11-45-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-45-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-45-10)
    Sec. 11-45-10. Such commissioners shall, at the beginning of their term of office and annually thereafter, meet and organize. The commissioner having one year to serve shall act as chairman; the commissioner having 2 years to serve shall be vice-chairman and shall act in the absence of the chairman. The commissioners shall appoint one of their number secretary. The commissioners may make and adopt such by-laws, rules and regulations for their own guidance and for the carrying out of their duties, as may be expedient not inconsistent with the provision of this Division 45. They shall have the exclusive control of the expenditure of all money collected for the maintenance or employment of a municipal band for musical purposes and/or for the maintenance and conduct of programs in the performing arts, and for the construction, purchase or lease and maintenance of a band-shell or similar structure, referred to hereinafter, for the presentation of concerts or such programs as may be presented by them. All money received for such municipal band and/or performing arts shall be deposited in the treasury of such specified municipality to the credit of the municipal band and/or performing arts fund and shall be kept separate and apart from other moneys of such municipality. Such fund may be drawn upon by the properly authenticated vouchers of the commission. The commissioners shall each year, prior to the enactment of the annual appropriation ordinance, submit to the city council a certificate indicating the estimated expenses for the maintenance or employment of a municipal band for musical purposes and/or for the maintenance and conduct of programs in the performing arts. The city council shall levy a tax for such amount, provided the amount shall not exceed the limitation fixed in the referendum which adopted the provisions of this Division 45.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 2339.)

65 ILCS 5/11-45-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-45-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-45-11)
    Sec. 11-45-11. Whenever the commissioners appointed and acting under the provisions of this Division 45 determine to erect a band-shell or similar structure for the presentation of concerts or programs in the performing arts as may be presented by them, or to purchase a site for same, or to repair, remodel or improve an existing structure, or to build an addition thereto, or to furnish necessary equipment therefor, or to do any or all of these things, or to purchase a building and site, and necessary equipment for the building, or to provide or accumulate a fund for the erection of a new building or structure, the purchase of such building of an addition thereto, or to pay for a site for the building or structure, or to purchase necessary equipment for such, or to do any or all of these things, the commissioners have the following power:
    In case a new band-shell or a structure for the performing arts is to be erected, or an existing structure is to be remodeled, repaired, improved, or an addition thereto erected, or the grounds adjacent thereto are to be prepared for seating, lighting, sound and general improvements or necessary equipment therefor purchased, or any or all of such things are to be done, the commissioners shall cause a plan for such band-shell or structure, or for the remodeling, repairing or improving of such band-shell or structure, and the grounds adjacent thereto, or the purchase of necessary equipment therefor to be prepared, and an estimate made of the cost. If a site is to be provided for the same, they shall also cause an estimate to be made of the cost of such site. If necessary equipment is to be provided, the commissioners shall cause an estimate to be made of the cost of such equipment. They may then determine the term of years over which they shall spread the collection of the cost of such band-shell or structure, or the remodeling, repairing or improving of an existing structure, or the erection of an addition thereto, or site, or equipment or any or all of these things, not exceeding 20 years, and shall make a record of their proceedings. The commissioners shall transmit a copy of the record of their proceedings to the city council for its approval. If the city council approves the action of the band commission or the band and performing arts commission or the recreation board if designated, it may, by ordinance, provide that the bonds of the city be issued for the payment of the cost, so estimated as aforesaid, of the structure, or other repairs or equipment herein referred to, in which event the ordinance shall also state the time or times when such bonds, and the interest thereon shall become payable. The whole of the principal of such bonds and the interest thereon, shall be payable within 20 years and interest on such bonds shall not exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract. Such interest may be made payable at such times as the ordinance may prescribe. However, the total tax which may be levied hereunder for municipal band and/or performing arts purposes, including the retirement of the bonds herein, shall not exceed the total which may be authorized by the referendum providing for the levy of a tax as set out in Section 11-45-2. If the city council adopts such an ordinance, the band commission or the band and performing arts commission or the recreation board if designated, shall set aside from the fund each year, a sum sufficient to pay the principal and interest on such bonds. In addition, however, any surplus remaining in the fund at the end of any year after paying the principal and interest on such bonds, and after paying other expenses for maintaining and employing a municipal band and/or for the maintenance and conduct of programs in the performing arts, may be applied to the retirement of such bonds. If, however, the city council shall not provide that bonds of the city be issued as and for the purposes aforesaid, but shall otherwise approve the action of the commission, then the commission shall divide the total cost of the building, improvements or equipment as they shall determine, to spread the collection thereof, and shall certify the amount to the city council each year during the term over which the commissioners shall have determined to spread the collection of the cost of such building, improvements or equipment, or any or all of these things.
    The commission may receive any gifts tendered to be applied on the cost of such building, improvements or equipment.
    The city council on receiving the last mentioned certificate shall, in its next annual appropriation ordinance, include the amount so certified and shall, for the amount levy and collect a tax to pay the same. The total amount thus levied, including costs of such building, remodeling or equipment, shall not exceed the total which may be authorized by the referendum provided for in Section 11-45-2. However, any surplus remaining in the fund at the end of any year after setting aside funds for such purposes and after paying other expenses for maintaining and employing a municipal band and/or for the maintenance and conduct of programs in the performing arts, may be applied to the fund being accumulated for such building, improvements or equipment.
    Such commissioners shall have authority to enter into contracts to carry out the purposes of this Division 45 and to take title to any property acquired by it for municipal band purposes and/or for the maintenance and conduct of programs in the performing arts by the name of "The Municipal Band Commission of the City/Village of ...., Illinois" or "The Municipal Band and Performing Arts Commission of the City/Village of ...., Illinois" or if designated according to Section 45-7, "The Recreation Board of the City/Village of ...., Illinois".
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/11-45-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-45-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-45-12)
    Sec. 11-45-12. The commissioners shall determine when they will proceed with the purchase of a building or site, or with the erection of a band-shell or similar structure, or with the remodeling, repairing and equipment, or any other proceeding permitted hereunder. They may proceed at once or determine to wait and allow the fund to accumulate. If the commissioners determine to let the fund accumulate, they shall invest the money in interest paying securities such as are authorized by law for the investment of public funds, thereto remain until the same is needed for proceeding hereunder. The commissioners may contract for the expenditure of such funds for the purposes herein designated and may apply the proceeds of the tax and bonds issued hereunder, toward payment therefor.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 2339.)

65 ILCS 5/11-45-13

    (65 ILCS 5/11-45-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-45-13)
    Sec. 11-45-13. When the commissioners determine to commence the construction of a band-shell, or performing arts structure, or to proceed as herein otherwise authorized, they may adopt the plans therefor and provide estimates of the costs thereof, and shall advertise for bids for the completion of the program and shall let the contract or contracts for the same to the lowest and best responsible bidder or bidders, and may require from such bidders such security for the performance of the bids as the commissioners may determine.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 2339.)

65 ILCS 5/11-45-14

    (65 ILCS 5/11-45-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-45-14)
    Sec. 11-45-14. The commissioners, after such band-shell or performing arts structure has been erected, may levy a tax from year to year for such amount as they deem necessary for the maintenance of such structure and surrounding grounds. However, the total amount levied for all of the purposes referred to in these Sections 11-45-7 through 11-45-16 shall not exceed the total which may be authorized by the referendum provided for in Section 11-45-2.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 2339.)

65 ILCS 5/11-45-15

    (65 ILCS 5/11-45-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-45-15)
    Sec. 11-45-15. The commissioners may, by agreement with the proper officials of any park or school district in which the municipality may be included, erect such structure on the property of such park or school district after leasing such grounds upon a nominal rental basis, the structure so erected to remain the property of the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 2339.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 45.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 45.1 heading)
DIVISION 45.1. CULTURAL CENTERS

65 ILCS 5/11-45.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-45.1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-45.1-1)
    Sec. 11-45.1-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may establish cultural centers within the municipality. Such cultural centers may be devoted to the exhibition of works of art, the conduct of programs of music and the performing arts, the establishment of museums, the exhibition of historical objects, the presentation of dramatic productions, and other exhibitions and performances enhancing the cultural and intellectual level of the community.
(Source: P.A. 76-211.)

65 ILCS 5/11-45.1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-45.1-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-45.1-2)
    Sec. 11-45.1-2. For the purpose of establishing such cultural centers, the corporate authorities may acquire all necessary real and personal property by purchase, lease, gift or eminent domain. They may lease portions of a cultural center to any not-for-profit organization engaged in activities within the purview of cultural centers established under this division. The terms and periods of such lease shall be those deemed appropriate by the corporate authorities, provided that no lease may exceed 5 years. The corporate authorities may also lease up to 25% of the floor area of any cultural center to persons, organizations or corporations engaged in noncultural activities, for the purpose of rendering auxiliary services. Such as food dispensing, automobile parking, sale of books, records or publications, and other necessary activities convenient for the use of the cultural centers by the public.
(Source: P.A. 76-211.)

65 ILCS 5/11-45.1-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-45.1-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-45.1-3)
    Sec. 11-45.1-3. The corporate authorities may expend corporate funds for the purpose of acquiring, maintaining and operating cultural centers, including but not limited to compensation of employees and payment of operating expenses. The corporate authorities may issue revenue bonds pursuant to ordinance adopted for such purpose. Such bonds shall be payable solely from the revenues to be derived from the operation of the cultural center. Such bonds shall mature at a time not exceeding 40 years from their respective dates of issue and shall be in such form, carry such registration privileges, be executed in such manner, be offered for sale in such manner, and be payable at such place or places and under such conditions and terms as may be provided in the ordinance or in any subsequent ordinance adopted pursuant hereto for the purpose of refunding or refinancing any bonds issued hereunder. The holder or holders of such bonds may bring suit to compel the municipality to perform any covenant or duty created by the ordinance authorizing their issuance. The bonds shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract.
    The corporate authorities may receive gifts and donations for the purpose of acquiring, operating and maintaining a cultural center and may enter into contractual arrangements with any public body, private corporation or foundation for the purpose of receiving such grants or gifts. The corporate authorities may acquire and operate one or more buildings or one or more sites as cultural centers pursuant to the powers herein granted.
    The foregoing provisions and powers may be administered by such special commission, board, department, or bureau of the municipality or by any existing commission, board, department or bureau of the municipality, as may be provided by ordinance adopted by the corporate authorities.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    Any bonds issued under this Section as limited bonds as defined in Section 3 of the Local Government Debt Reform Act shall comply with the requirements of the Bond Issue Notification Act.
(Source: P.A. 89-655, eff. 1-1-97.)

65 ILCS 5/11-45.1-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-45.1-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-45.1-4)
    Sec. 11-45.1-4. Any municipality may levy a tax annually not to exceed .25% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all the taxable property in the municipality for the purpose of acquiring, operating and maintaining a cultural center, provided that no such tax shall be levied in any such municipality until the question of levying the tax has first been submitted to the electors of that municipality at any election, and the tax has been approved by a majority of the electors voting thereon. Such question shall be certified by the municipal clerk and submitted by the proper election authority. If a majority of the electors of the municipality voting thereon vote for the levy of the tax, the municipality is authorized to levy and collect the tax. This tax shall be in addition to all other taxes which that municipality is now or hereafter may be authorized to levy on the taxable property within the municipality and shall be in addition to taxes for general purposes authorized to be levied, as provided by Section 8-3-1 of this Code. This tax shall be levied and collected in like manner as the general taxes for that municipality.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489; 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-45.1-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-45.1-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-45.1-5)
    Sec. 11-45.1-5. For the purpose of acquiring and constructing a cultural center as provided in this division, or for the equipping of any such cultural center, any municipality may borrow money and issue its negotiable bonds thereon, pledging the full faith and credit of the municipality. Such bonds shall bear interest at not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, but no such bonds shall be issued unless the proposition to issue the bonds is first submitted to the electors of the municipality and approved by a majority of the electors voting thereon. The municipal clerk shall certify the proposition to the proper election authority who shall submit the proposition to a vote of the electors. The form of such proposition shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 8-4-2 of this Code.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/11-45.1-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-45.1-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-45.1-6)
    Sec. 11-45.1-6. If any provision of this Division or application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid application or provision. To this end the provisions of this division are declared to be severable.
(Source: P.A. 76-211.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 46

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 46 heading)
DIVISION 46. ART COMMISSIONS

65 ILCS 5/11-46-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-46-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-46-1)
    Sec. 11-46-1. Whenever the city council of any city deems it advisable, they may provide by ordinance for the creation of a commission to be known as the art commission of that city.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-46-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-46-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-46-2)
    Sec. 11-46-2. Each art commission shall consist of the mayor of the city by virtue of his office and 6 other members to be appointed by the mayor. Three of these 6 members shall be appointed from one or more of the professions of painting, sculpture, architecture, and landscape gardening, but none of the 3 other members shall be appointed from these enumerated professions.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-46-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-46-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-46-3)
    Sec. 11-46-3. The 3 members of the commission required to be appointed from among the professions enumerated in Section 11-46-2 shall be appointed in the first instance for one, 2, and 3 year terms of office respectively, as the mayor may determine. The other appointed members of the commission also shall be appointed in the first instance for one, 2 and 3 year terms of office respectively. After the expiration of these first terms of office of all of the appointed members respectively, their successors shall be appointed for a term of 3 years in each case. All appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired term.
    In case a vacancy occurs in the commission for any reason the vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the mayor. All appointees shall hold their offices for their respective terms and until their successors are appointed and have qualified.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-46-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-46-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-46-4)
    Sec. 11-46-4. The commission shall serve without compensation, and shall elect a president and a secretary from its own members, whose terms of office shall be for one year, and until their successors are elected and have qualified.
    The commission shall have power to adopt its own rules of procedure. Four commissioners shall constitute a quorum.
    The city council shall provide suitable offices for the commission and shall make annual appropriations for the payment of the commission's expenses.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-46-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-46-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-46-5)
    Sec. 11-46-5. Hereafter no work of art shall be erected or placed in, over, or upon or allowed to be extended into, over, or upon any street, alley, avenue, square, common, boulevard, park, grounds used for school or other public purposes, municipal building, school building, or other public building or public place under the control of the city, or any department or officer thereof, unless the work of art, or a design thereof, together with a statement of the proposed location of the work of art first has been submitted to and approved by the commission. The commission, when they deem it proper, may also require a complete model of the proposed work of art to be submitted. The term "work of art" as used in this connection shall apply to and include all paintings, mural decorations, stained glass, statues, bas reliefs, sculptures, monuments, ornaments, fountains, arches, ornamental gateways, or other structures of a permanent character intended for ornament or commemoration. No existing work of art in the possession of the city, or in any park, or school building, or on any boulevard, public ground or school ground, shall be removed relocated, or altered in any way without a similar approval of the commission, except as provided in Section 11-46-7.
    The commission shall act in this same capacity and shall have these same powers (1) in respect to designs of buildings, bridges, approaches, gates, fences, lamps, or other structures to be erected upon land belonging to and occupied by the city, or in any park, public ground, or boulevard under the jurisdiction of the city, and (2) in respect of the lines, grades, and platting of public ways and grounds, and (3) in respect of the arches, bridges, structures, and approaches which will be the property of any corporation or private individual, and which are to be extended over or upon any street, avenue, highway, boulevard, park, or other public place belonging to or under the jurisdiction of the city, and the commission's approval shall be required for every such structure which is hereafter contracted for, erected, or altered. But in case any such structure, not including works of art, which is hereafter contracted for, erected, or altered at a total expense not exceeding $200,000, the approval of the art commission shall not be required if the city council so directs.
    The commission may offer advice or suggestions to the owners of private property in relation to the beautification of their property. Any person, who is about to erect any building or make any improvement, may submit the plans and designs thereof to the art commission for advice and suggestions. The art commission may receive and act upon the complaints and suggestions of citizens or voluntary associations having such objects and purposes in view as are specified in this section.
    The commission shall record its proceedings and make a report thereof in writing annually to the mayor of the city.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-46-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-46-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-46-6)
    Sec. 11-46-6. If the art commission, except as provided in Section 11-46-7, fails to decide upon any matter submitted to it within 60 days after the matter is submitted, its decision is unnecessary.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-46-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-46-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-46-7)
    Sec. 11-46-7. In case the removal or relocation of any existing work of art or other matter, which under Section 11-46-5 is within the control of the art commission, is deemed necessary by those having the power to order such a removal or relocation, the commission shall approve or disapprove of the proposed removal or relocation within 48 hours after it is notified thereof. In case the commission fails to act within this 48 hour period, it shall be deemed to have approved of the removal or relocation.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 47

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 47 heading)
DIVISION 47. PROMOTION OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH

65 ILCS 5/11-47-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-47-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-47-1)
    Sec. 11-47-1. The several cities, incorporated towns and villages acting through their constituted authorities may encourage and promote historical research within their respective jurisdictions by making reasonable appropriations for the publication of the proceedings of and such papers and other documents of historic interest as may be furnished by any historic or other society engaged in historic research, and for ascertaining and marking the location of ancient forts, villages, missions, military encampments, habitations of aborigines and other places of historic interest, and to provide for the manner in which and the purposes for which such appropriations shall be expended.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-47-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-47-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-47-2)
    Sec. 11-47-2. The authorities of such cities, incorporated towns and villages having so undertaken the publication of such proceedings, papers and documents, may cause the same to be printed or published in book or pamphlet form and may provide for the sale thereof at such prices as in their judgment will reimburse the cost of publication.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 48

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 48 heading)
DIVISION 48. PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL
DOCUMENTS

65 ILCS 5/11-48-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48-1)
    Sec. 11-48-1. The city council or board of trustees of every city, incorporated town or village may, by order or resolution authorize and direct to be transferred to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, the State Archives or to the State University Library at Urbana, Illinois, or to any historical society duly incorporated and located within their respective counties, such official papers, drawings, maps, writings and records of every description as may be deemed of historic interest or value, and as may be in the custody of any officer of such county, city, incorporated town or village. Accurate copies of the same when so transferred shall be substituted for the original when in the judgment of such city council or board of trustees the same may be deemed necessary.
(Source: P.A. 100-120, eff. 8-18-17.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48-2)
    Sec. 11-48-2. The officer or officers having the custody of such papers, drawings, maps, writings and records shall permit search to be made at all reasonable hours and under their supervision for such as may be deemed of historic interest, and whenever so directed by the city council or board of trustees of such city, incorporated town or village in the manner prescribed in Section 11-48-1 to deliver the same to the trustee, directors or librarian or other officer of the library or society designated by the city council or board of trustees, as the case may be.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48-3)
    Sec. 11-48-3. The city council and board of trustees of the several cities, incorporated towns and villages in this state may make reasonable appropriations from their respective revenues for the purpose of carrying the provisions of this Division 48 into effect.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 48.2

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 48.2 heading)
DIVISION 48.2. PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL
AND OTHER SPECIAL AREAS

65 ILCS 5/11-48.2-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.2-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.2-1)
    Sec. 11-48.2-1. It is hereby found and declared that in all municipalities the movements and shifts of population and the changes in residential, commercial, and industrial use and customs threaten with disappearance areas, places, buildings, structures, works of art and other objects having special historical, community, or aesthetic interest or value and whose preservation and continued utilization are necessary and desirable to sound community planning for such municipalities and to the welfare of the residents thereof. The granting to such municipalities of the powers herein provided is directed to such ends, and the use of such rights and powers for the preservation and continued utilization of such property is hereby declared to be a public use essential to the public interest.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 957.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.2-1A

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.2-1A) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.2-1A)
    Sec. 11-48.2-1A. (1) The development rights of a landmark site are the rights granted under applicable local law respecting the permissible bulk and size of improvements erected thereon. Development rights may be calculated in accordance with such factors as lot area, floor area, floor area ratios, height limitations, or any other criteria set forth under local law for this purpose.
    (2) A preservation restriction is a right, whether or not stated in the form of a restriction, easement, covenant or condition, in any deed, will or other instrument executed by or on behalf of the owner of the land or in any order of taking, appropriate to the preservation of areas, places, buildings or structures to forbid or limit acts of demolition, alteration, use or other acts detrimental to the preservation of the areas, places, buildings or structures in accordance with the purposes of the Division. Preservation restrictions shall not be unenforceable on account of lack of privity of estate or contract, or of lack of benefit to particular land or on account of the benefit being assignable or being assigned.
    (3) A transfer of development rights is the transfer from a landmark site of all or a portion of the development rights applicable thereto, subject to such controls as are necessary to secure the purposes of this Division. The transfer of development rights pursuant to sound community planning standards and the other requirements of this Division is hereby declared to be in accordance with municipal health, safety and welfare because it furthers the more efficient utilization of urban space at a time when this objective is made urgent by the shrinking land base of urban areas, the increasing incidence of large-scale, comprehensive development in such areas, the evolution of building technology and similar factors.
    (4) A development rights bank is a reserve into which may be deposited development rights associated with publicly and privately-owned landmark sites. Corporate authorities or their designees shall be authorized to accept for deposit within the bank gifts, donations, bequests or other transfers of development rights from the owners of said sites, and shall be authorized to deposit therein development rights associated with (i) the sites of municipally-owned landmarks and (ii) the sites of privately-owned landmarks in respect of which the municipality has acquired a preservation restriction through eminent domain or purchase. All transfers of development rights from the development rights bank shall be subject to the requirements of Sections 11-76-1 through 11-76-6 of the Municipal Code of Illinois, and all receipts arising from the transfers shall be deposited in a special municipal account to be applied against expenditures necessitated by the municipal landmarks program.
    (5) The term, public easement, shall have the same meaning and effects herein as it has in Article IX, Section 3 of the Illinois Constitution of 1870 and Article IX, Section 4(c) of the Illinois Constitution of 1970. This amendatory Act of 1971 does not apply to any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 77-1372.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.2-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.2-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.2-2)
    Sec. 11-48.2-2. The corporate authorities in all municipalities shall have the power to provide for official landmark designation by ordinance of areas, places, buildings, structures, works of art and other objects having a special historical, community, or aesthetic interest or value; and in connection with such areas, places, buildings, structures, works of art or other objects so designated by ordinance, whether owned or controlled privately or by any public body, to provide special conditions, to impose regulations governing construction, alteration, demolition and use, and to adopt other additional measures appropriate for their preservation, protection, enhancement, rehabilitation, reconstruction, perpetuation, or use, which additional measures may include, but are not limited to, (a) the making of leases and subleases (either as lessee or lessor of any such property) for such periods and upon such terms as the municipality shall deem appropriate; (b) inducing, by contract or other consideration, the creation of covenants or restrictions binding the land; (c) the acquisition by purchase or eminent domain of a fee or lesser interest, including a preservation restriction, in property so designated; the deposit, as appropriate, in a development rights bank of the development rights associated with said property; and the reconstruction, operation or transfer by the municipality of any such property so acquired or the transfer of any development rights so acquired, all in accordance with such procedures and subject to such conditions as are reasonable and appropriate to carrying out the purposes of this Division; (d) appropriate and reasonable control of the use or appearance of adjacent and immediately surrounding private property within public view; (e) acquisition by eminent domain or by other contract or conveyance of immediately surrounding private property, or any part thereof or interest therein, the alteration or clearance of which is important for the proper preservation, reconstruction or use of the designated property; (f) cooperative relations, including gifts, contracts and conveyances appropriate to the purposes of this Division, by and between the municipality and any other governmental body or agency and by and between the municipality and not-for-profit organizations which have as one of their objects the preservation or enhancement of areas, places, buildings, structures, works of art or other objects of special historical, community or aesthetic interest or value; (g) acceptance and administration by the municipality of funds or property transferred on trust to the municipality by an individual, corporation or other governmental or private entity for the purpose of aiding, either in general or in connection with some specific designated property, the preservation or enhancement of areas, places, buildings, structures, works of art or other objects designed by law under the provisions hereof; (h) issuance of interest bearing revenue bonds, pursuant to ordinance adopted by the corporate authorities, payable from the revenues to be derived from the operation of any one or more areas, places, buildings, structures, works of art or other objects designated by ordinance and acquired by the municipality under the provisions hereof, such bonds to mature at a time not exceeding 50 years from their respective dates of issue and to be in such form, carry such registration privileges, be executed in such manner, be offered for sale in such manner and be payable at such place or places and under such conditions and terms as may be provided in the ordinance or in any subsequent ordinance adopted pursuant hereto for the purpose of refunding or refinancing any bonds issued hereunder; and the holder or holders of any such bonds may by mandamus, injunction or other civil action compel the municipality to perform any covenant or duty created by the ordinance authorizing their issuance; and (i) establishment of procedures authorizing owners of designated property to transfer development rights in such amount and subject to such conditions as are appropriate to secure the purposes of this Division.
    Any such special conditions, regulations, or other measures, shall, if adopted in the exercise of the police power, be reasonable and appropriate to the preservation, protection, enhancement, rehabilitation, reconstruction, perpetuation, or use of such areas, places, buildings, structures, works of art, or other objects so designated by law, or, if constituting a taking of private property, shall provide for due and just compensation. This amendatory Act of 1971 does not apply to any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 83-345.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.2-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.2-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.2-3)
    Sec. 11-48.2-3. The foregoing purposes and powers may be administered by such special commission, board, department or bureau of the municipality or by such one or more existing commissions, boards, departments or bureaus of the municipality, or by any combination thereof or division of functions thereamong, as may be provided by ordinance adopted by the corporate authorities, and the words "the municipality" as used in reference to the administration of this division include any commission, board, department, bureau, officer, or other agency of the municipality given any such administrative powers by ordinance adopted by the corporate authorities.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 2420.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.2-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.2-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.2-4)
    Sec. 11-48.2-4. No action taken by the municipality under this section directing a private owner to do or refrain from doing any specific thing, or refusing to permit a private owner to do some specific thing he desires to do, in connection with property designated by ordinance hereunder, shall be taken by the municipality except after due notice to such owner and opportunity for him to be heard at a public hearing, and if such action is taken by administrative decision as defined in Section 3-101 of the Code of Civil Procedure, it shall be subject to judicial review pursuant to the provisions of the Administrative Review Law and all amendments and modifications thereof and rules adopted pursuant thereto.
(Source: P.A. 82-783.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.2-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.2-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.2-5)
    Sec. 11-48.2-5. The denial of an application for a building demolition permit by reason of the operation of this Division, or the denial of an application for a building permit to add to, modify or remove a portion of any building by reason of the operation of this Division, or the imposition of any regulation solely by reason of the provisions of this Division which requires, directly or indirectly, an alteration or cessation in the use to which the interior space in any building is put, or which requires any addition or modification in or to any building, or which requires any unusual or extraordinary provisions for upkeep and maintenance of any building, shall not constitute a taking or damage for a public use of such property for which just compensation shall be ascertained and paid, unless the denial of a permit application or imposition of a regulation, as the case may be, deprives the owner of all reasonable beneficial use or return.
(Source: P.A. 81-560.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.2-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.2-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.2-6)
    Sec. 11-48.2-6. Any encumbrances or restrictions imposed upon designated property pursuant to subsections (a)-(i) of Section 11-48.2-2 of this Division shall be deemed public easements, and any depreciation occasioned by such encumbrances or restrictions shall be deducted in the valuation of such property. This amendatory Act of 1971 does not apply to any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 77-1372.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.2-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.2-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.2-7)
    Sec. 11-48.2-7. If any provision, clause or phrase of this Division or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Division which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Division are declared to be separable.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 2420.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 48.3

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 48.3 heading)
DIVISION 48.3. MUNICIPAL ZOO AUTHORITIES

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-1)
    Sec. 11-48.3-1. This Division shall be known and may be cited as the Municipal Zoo Law.
(Source: P.A. 86-279.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-2)
    Sec. 11-48.3-2. When used in this Division:
    "Authority" means any Municipal Zoo Authority, as provided in this Division.
    "Governmental Agency" means the federal, State and any local governmental body, and any agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, thereof.
    "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, both domestic and foreign, company, association or joint stock association; and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
    "Board" means the governing and administrative body of any Municipal Zoo Authority, as provided in this Division.
    "Metropolitan Area" means all that territory in the State of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of the municipality or municipalities establishing an authority as provided in this Division.
(Source: P.A. 86-279.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-3)
    Sec. 11-48.3-3. The corporate authorities of any municipality having a population of less than 1,000,000 or the corporate authorities, acting jointly, of any combination of municipalities each having a population of less than 1,000,000, may by resolution or ordinance provide for the formation of a Municipal Zoo Authority with the powers, duties, responsibilities and privileges provided in this Division.
    The Authority may sue and be sued in its corporate name, but execution shall not in any case issue against any property of the Authority. It may adopt a common seal and change the same at pleasure. The Authority may adopt a corporate name, which shall end with "Zoo Authority", and change the same at pleasure. The principal office of the Authority shall be within the metropolitan area.
(Source: P.A. 86-279.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-4)
    Sec. 11-48.3-4. It shall be the duty of the Authority to arrange, finance and maintain zoological, educational and scientific exhibits in the metropolitan area and to construct, equip and maintain zoological buildings, grounds and office buildings for such purposes. The provision of office space for rental and lease and the lease of air space over and appurtenant to such structures shall be deemed an integral function of the Authority. The Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary to perform such duties.
(Source: P.A. 86-279.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-5)
    Sec. 11-48.3-5. The Authority shall have the following rights and duties: (a) To acquire, own, construct, lease, operate and maintain zoological buildings, office buildings and associated facilities and grounds, to fix and collect just, reasonable and nondiscriminatory charges for the use of such facilities, and to lease air space over and appurtenant to such facilities. The charges so collected shall be made available to defray the reasonable expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the interest upon any bonds issued by the Authority.
    (b) To enter into contracts treating in any manner with the objects and purposes of this Division.
(Source: P.A. 86-279.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-6)
    Sec. 11-48.3-6. The Authority shall not incur any obligations for salaries, office or administrative expenses except within the amounts of funds which will be available to it when such obligations become payable.
(Source: P.A. 86-279.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-7)
    Sec. 11-48.3-7. Purchases made pursuant to this Division shall be made in compliance with the "Local Government Prompt Payment Act", approved September 21, 1985, as now or hereafter amended.
(Source: P.A. 86-279.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-8)
    Sec. 11-48.3-8. The Authority shall have the power to acquire and accept by purchase, lease, gift or otherwise any property or rights from any person or persons, any municipal corporation, body politic, or agency of the State, or from the State itself, useful for its purposes, and to apply for and accept grants, matching grants, loans or appropriations from the State of Illinois or any agency or instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of the Authority and to enter into any agreement with the State of Illinois in relation to such grants, matching grants, loans or appropriations.
(Source: P.A. 86-279.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-9)
    Sec. 11-48.3-9. The Authority shall have the power to apply for and accept grants, matching grants, loans or appropriations from the federal government or any agency or instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of the Authority and to enter into any agreement with the federal government in relation to such grants, matching grants, loans or appropriations.
(Source: P.A. 86-279.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-10)
    Sec. 11-48.3-10. The Authority shall have the power to procure and enter into contracts for any type of insurance and indemnity against loss or damage to property from any cause, loss of use and occupancy, against employers' liability, against any act of any member, officer or employee of the Board or Authority in the performance of the duties of his or her office or employment or any other insurable risk.
(Source: P.A. 86-279.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-11)
    Sec. 11-48.3-11. The Authority shall have continuing power to borrow money for the purpose of carrying out and performing its duties and exercising its powers under this Division.
    For the purpose of evidencing the obligation of the Authority to repay any money borrowed as aforesaid, the Authority may, pursuant to ordinance adopted by the Board, from time to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds, and may also from time to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to refund any bonds at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at any time before maturity with the consent of the holders thereof. All such bonds shall be payable solely from the revenues or income to be derived from the exhibitions, rentals and leases and other authorized activities operated by it, and from funds, if any, received and to be received by the Authority from any other source. Such bonds may bear such date or dates, may mature at such time or times not exceeding 40 years from their respective dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding the maximum rate permitted by "An Act to authorize public corporations to issue bonds, other evidences of indebtedness and tax anticipation warrants subject to interest rate limitations set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as now or hereafter amended, may be in such form, may carry such registration privileges, may be executed in such manner, may be payable at such place or places, may be made subject to redemption in such manner and upon such terms, with or without premium as is stated on the face thereof, may be executed in such manner and may contain such terms and covenants, all as may be provided in the ordinance. In case any officer whose signature appears on any bond ceases (after attaching his or her signature) to hold office, his or her signature shall nevertheless be valid and effective for all purposes. The holder or holders of any bonds or interest coupons appertaining thereto issued by the Authority may bring mandamus, injunction, civil actions and proceedings to compel the performance and observance by the Authority or any of its officers, agents or employees of any contract or covenant made by the Authority with the holders of such bonds or interest coupons and to compel the Authority and any of its officers, agents or employees to perform any duties required to be performed for the benefit of the holders of any such bonds or interest coupons by the provisions of the ordinance authorizing their issuance, or to enjoin the Authority and any of its officers, agents or employees from taking any action in conflict with any such contract or covenant.
    Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds and in the absence of any express recital on the face thereof that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
    From and after the issuance of any bonds as herein provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents and fees for the use of facilities acquired, constructed, reconstructed, extended or improved with the proceeds of the sale of said bonds sufficient at all times, with other revenues of the Authority, to pay:
    (a) The cost of maintaining, repairing, regulating and operating the said facilities; and
    (b) The bonds and interest thereon as they shall become due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements provided by the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds or as provided by any trust agreement executed to secure payment thereof.
    To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for the purpose of setting forth the covenants and undertakings of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof and the issuance of any additional bonds payable from such revenue income to be derived from the exhibitions, office rentals, air space leases and rentals, and other revenue, if any, the Authority may execute and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided that no lien upon any physical property of the Authority shall be created thereby.
    A remedy for any breach or default of the terms of any such trust agreement by the Authority may be by mandamus, injunction, civil action and proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement may prescribe by whom or on whose behalf such action may be instituted.
    Before any such bonds (excepting refunding bonds) are sold the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for bids at least 3 times in a daily newspaper of general circulation published in the metropolitan area, the last publication to be at least 10 days before bids are required to be filed. Copies of such advertisement may be published in any newspaper or financial publication in the United States. All bids shall be sealed, filed and opened as provided by ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the highest and best bidder or bidders therefor. The Authority shall have the right to reject all bids and readvertise for bids in the manner provided for in the initial advertisement. If no bids are received, however, such bonds may be sold at not less than par value, without further advertising, within 60 days after the bids are required to be filed pursuant to any advertisement.
(Source: P.A. 86-279.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-12)
    Sec. 11-48.3-12. Under no circumstances shall any bonds issued by the Authority be or become an indebtedness or obligation of the State of Illinois or of any other political subdivision of or municipality within the State, nor shall any such bond or obligation be or become an indebtedness of the Authority within the purview of any constitutional limitation or provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or obligation but is payable solely from the revenues or income as aforesaid.
(Source: P.A. 86-279.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-13

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-13)
    Sec. 11-48.3-13. The State and all counties, cities, villages, incorporated towns and other municipal corporations, political subdivisions and public bodies, and public officers of any thereof, all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies and other persons carrying on an insurance business and all executors, administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued pursuant to this Division, it being the purpose of this Section to authorize the investment in such bonds of all sinking, insurance, retirement, compensation, pension and trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public persons or officers; provided, however, that nothing contained in this Section may be construed as relieving any person from any duty of exercising reasonable care in selecting securities for investment.
(Source: P.A. 86-279.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-14

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-14)
    Sec. 11-48.3-14. The governing and administrative body of the Authority shall be a Board consisting of 9 members and shall be known as the Municipal Zoo Authority Board. The members of the Board shall be individuals of generally recognized ability and integrity. They shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties. Any member of the Board, however, who is appointed to the office of secretary or treasurer may receive compensation for his or her services as such officer. No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any contract, work or business of the Authority or in the sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
(Source: P.A. 86-279.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-15

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-15)
    Sec. 11-48.3-15. Within 60 days after corporate authorities of a single municipality qualified as an Authority under the provisions of Section 11-48.3-3 of this Division shall adopt a resolution or ordinance providing for an Authority, the mayor, with the advice and consent of the corporate authorities, shall appoint 3 members of the Board for an initial term expiring the second June first after appointment, 3 members of the Board for an initial term expiring the third June first after appointment, and 3 members of the Board for an initial term expiring the fifth June first after appointment, and until their successors have been appointed and qualified. At the expiration of the term of any member, the mayor with the advice and consent of the corporate authorities, shall appoint his or her successor in like manner for a term of 5 years from the first day of June of the year in which they are appointed, except in case of an appointment to fill a vacancy.
    The Board of an Authority comprised of combinations of municipalities, as provided in Section 11-48.3-3 of this Division, shall be appointed in the following manner: memberships for the Board shall be apportioned among the member municipalities, as nearly as possible, according to the proportion each municipality's population as determined by the most recent federal census bears to the total population of the metropolitan area as determined by the most recent federal census. The initial terms of such appointees for each such municipality shall then be determined by lot. Each such mayor, with the advice and consent of his or her respective corporate authorities, shall then appoint the members allotted to him or her in the manner provided in this Section.
    Within 30 days after certification of his or her appointment, and before entering upon the duties of office, each member of the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
(Source: P.A. 86-279.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-16

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-16)
    Sec. 11-48.3-16. Members of the Board shall hold office until their respective successors have been appointed and qualified. Any member may resign from office to take effect when his or her successor has been appointed and has qualified. The appointing officer may remove any member of the Board appointed by him or her, in case of incompetency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office, after service on the member, by registered United States mail, return receipt requested, of a copy of the written charges against him or her and an opportunity to be publicly heard in person or by counsel in his or her own defense upon not less than 10 days' notice. In case of failure to qualify within the time required, or of abandonment of office, or in case of death, conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's office shall become vacant. Each vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment in like manner, as in case of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
(Source: P.A. 86-279.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-17

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-17) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-17)
    Sec. 11-48.3-17. As soon as practicably possible after the appointment of the initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction of business, select a chairperson and a temporary secretary from its own number, and adopt by-laws and regulations to govern its proceedings. The initial chairperson and his or her successors shall be elected by the Board from time to time for the term of his or her office as a member of the Board or for the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
(Source: P.A. 86-279.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-18

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-18) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-18)
    Sec. 11-48.3-18. Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least once in each calendar month, the time and place of such meetings to be fixed by the Board. Five members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. All action of the Board shall be by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of at least 5 members shall be necessary for the adoption of any ordinance or resolution. All such ordinances and resolutions before taking effect shall be approved by the chairperson of the Board, and if the chairperson shall approve thereof he or she shall sign the same, and such as the chairperson shall not approve he or she shall return to the Board with his or her objections thereto in writing at the next regular meeting of the Board occurring after the passage thereof. But in case the chairperson shall fail to return any ordinance or resolution with his or her objections thereto by the time aforesaid, the chairperson shall be deemed to have approved the same and it shall take effect accordingly. Upon the return of any ordinance or resolution by the chairperson with his or her objections, the vote by which the same was passed shall be reconsidered by the Board, and if upon such reconsideration said ordinance or resolution is passed by the affirmative vote of at least 6 members, it shall go into effect notwithstanding the veto of the chairperson. All ordinances, resolutions and all proceedings of the Authority and all documents and records in its possession shall be public records and open to public inspection, except such documents and records as shall be kept or prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
(Source: P.A. 86-279.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-19

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-19) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-19)
    Sec. 11-48.3-19. The Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not be members of the Board, to hold office during the pleasure of the Board, and fix their duties and compensation. Before entering upon the duties of their respective offices they shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate sureties to be approved by the Board. The bond shall be payable to the Authority in whatever penal sum may be directed upon the faithful performance of the duties of the office and the payment of all money received by him or her according to law and the orders of the Board. The Board may, at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer in such penal sum as may then be determined by the Board. The obligation of the sureties shall not extend to any loss sustained by the insolvency, failure or closing of any savings and loan association or national or State bank wherein the treasurer has deposited funds if the bank or savings and loan association has been approved by the Board as a depository for these funds. The oaths of office and the treasurer's bond shall be filed in the principal office of the Authority.
(Source: P.A. 86-279.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-20

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-20) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-20)
    Sec. 11-48.3-20. All funds deposited by the treasurer in any bank or savings and loan association shall be placed in the name of the Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or draft upon the bank or savings and loan association, signed by the treasurer and countersigned by the chairperson of the Board. The Board may designate any of its members or any officer or employee of the Authority to affix the signature of the chairperson and another to affix the signature of the treasurer to any check or draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment of any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
    No bank or savings and loan association shall receive public funds as permitted by this Section, unless it has complied with the requirements established pursuant to Section 6 of "An Act relating to certain investments of public funds by public agencies", approved July 23, 1943, as now or hereafter amended.
(Source: P.A. 86-279.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-21

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-21) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-21)
    Sec. 11-48.3-21. In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or draft, issued pursuant to this Act, ceases (after attaching his or her signature) to hold office before the delivery thereof to the payee, his or her signature nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes with the same effect as if he or she had remained in office until delivery thereof.
(Source: P.A. 86-279.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-22

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-22) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-22)
    Sec. 11-48.3-22. The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a person of recognized ability and business experience to hold office during the pleasure of the Board. The general manager shall have management of the properties and business of the Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general control of the Board, shall direct the enforcement of all ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of the Board, and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board. The Board may appoint a general attorney and a chief engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such other officers, attorneys, engineers, consultants, agents and employees as may be necessary. It shall define their duties and require bonds of such of them as the Board may designate. The general manager, general attorney, chief engineer and all other officers provided for pursuant to this Section shall be exempt from taking and subscribing any oath of office and shall not be members of the Board. The compensation of the general manager, general attorney, chief engineer and all other officers, attorneys, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by the Board.
(Source: P.A. 86-279.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-23

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-23) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-23)
    Sec. 11-48.3-23. The Board shall have power to pass all ordinances and make all rules and regulations proper or necessary to carry into effect the powers granted to the Authority, with such fines or penalties as may be deemed proper. All fines and penalties shall be imposed by ordinance, which shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation published in the area embraced by the Authority. No such ordinance shall take effect until 10 days after its publication.
(Source: P.A. 97-146, eff. 1-1-12.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-24

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-24) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-24)
    Sec. 11-48.3-24. All contracts for sale of property of the value of more than $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property, including air rights, of the Authority for a term of more than one year shall be awarded to the highest responsible bidder, after advertising for bids. All construction contracts and contracts for supplies, materials, equipment and services, when the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder, after advertising for bids, excepting (1) when repair parts, accessories, equipment or services are required for equipment or services previously furnished or contracted for; (2) when the nature of the services required is such that competitive bidding is not in the best interest of the public, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants, architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents of construction and others possessing a high degree of skill; (3) when services such as water, light, heat, power, telephone or telegraph are required.
    All contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let by competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever possible, and in any event in a manner calculated to insure the best interests of the public.
    In determining the responsibility of any bidder, the Board may take into account the past record of dealings with the bidder, experience, adequacy of equipment, ability to complete performance within the time set, and other factors besides financial responsibility, but in no case shall any such contracts be awarded to any other than the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease) or the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless authorized or approved by a vote of at least 7 of the members of the Board, and unless such action is accompanied by a statement in writing setting forth the reasons for not awarding the contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the case may be, which statement shall be kept on file in the principal office of the Authority and open to public inspection.
    From the group of responsible bidders the lowest bidder shall be selected in the following manner: to all bids for sales the gross receipts of which are not taxable under the "Retailers' Occupation Tax Act", approved June 28, 1933, as now or hereafter amended, there shall be added an amount equal to the tax which would be payable under said Act, if applicable, and the lowest in amount of said adjusted bids and bids for sales the gross receipts of which are taxable under said Act shall be considered the lowest bid; provided, that, if said lowest bid relates to a sale not taxable under said Act, any contract entered into thereon shall be in the amount of the original bid not adjusted as aforesaid.
    Contracts shall not be split into parts involving expenditures of less than $2,500 for the purposes of avoiding the provisions of this Section, and all such split contracts shall be void. If any collusion occurs among bidders or prospective bidders in restraint of freedom of competition, by agreement to bid a fixed amount or to refrain from bidding or otherwise, the bids of such bidders shall be void. Each bidder shall accompany his bid with a sworn statement that he has not been a party to any such agreement.
    Members of the Board, officers and employees of the Authority, and their relatives within the fourth degree of consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to be interested directly or indirectly in any contract for construction or maintenance work or for the delivery of materials, supplies or equipment.
    The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to readvertise for bids. If after any such advertisement no responsible and satisfactory bid, within the terms of the advertisement, shall be received, the Board may award such contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall not be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid received pursuant to advertisement.
    The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into effect the provisions of this Section.
(Source: P.A. 86-279.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-25

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-25) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-25)
    Sec. 11-48.3-25. Advertisements for bids shall be published at least twice in a daily newspaper of general circulation published in the metropolitan area, the last publication to be at least 10 calendar days before the time for receiving bids, and such advertisements shall also be posted on readily accessible bulletin boards in the principal office of the Authority. Such advertisements shall state the time and place for receiving and opening of bids, and by reference to plans and specifications on file at the time of the first publication, or in the advertisement itself, shall describe the character of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise prospective bidders of their obligations and to insure free and open competitive bidding.
    All bids in response to advertisements shall be sealed and shall be publicly opened by the Board, and all bidders shall be entitled to be present in person or by representatives. Cash or a certified or satisfactory cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids, shall be required with the proposal of each bidder. Bond for faithful performance of the contract with surety or sureties satisfactory to the Board and adequate insurance may be required in reasonable amounts to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids.
    The contract shall be awarded as promptly as possible after the opening of bids. The bid of the successful bidder, as well as the bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be placed on file and be open to public inspection. All bids shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
    Any bidder who has submitted a bid in compliance with the requirements for bidding may bring a civil action in the circuit court within the boundaries of the Authority to compel compliance with the provisions of this Division relating to the awarding of contracts by the Board.
(Source: P.A. 86-279.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-26

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-26) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-26)
    Sec. 11-48.3-26. As soon after the end of each fiscal year as may be expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a complete and detailed report and financial statement of its operations and of its assets and liabilities. A reasonably sufficient number of copies of such report shall be printed for distribution to persons interested, upon request, and a copy thereof shall be filed with the county clerk and the appointing officers as provided in Section 11-48.3-15.
(Source: P.A. 86-279.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-27

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-27) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-27)
    Sec. 11-48.3-27. Exemption from taxation. All property of an Authority created pursuant to this Division shall be exempt from taxation by the State or any taxing unit therein.
(Source: P.A. 86-279.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-28

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-28) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-28)
    Sec. 11-48.3-28. The Authority is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of Section 1 of "An Act to make explicit the authorization for units of local government and certain other governmental bodies to act as permitted by statute or the Illinois Constitution, notwithstanding effects on competition", amendatory veto overridden November 3, 1983, as now or hereafter amended, and the General Assembly intends that the "State action exemption" to the application of the federal anti-trust laws be fully available to the Authority to the extent its activities are either (1) expressly or by necessary implication authorized by this Division or other Illinois law, or (2) within traditional areas of local governmental activity.
(Source: P.A. 86-249.)

65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-29

    (65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-29) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-29)
    Sec. 11-48.3-29. The Authority shall receive financial support from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in the amounts that may be appropriated for such purpose.
(Source: P.A. 94-793, eff. 5-19-06.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 49

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 49 heading)
CEMETERIES

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 49

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 49 heading)
DIVISION 49. GENERAL CEMETERY POWER
AND TAX FOR REHABILITATION

65 ILCS 5/11-49-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-49-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-49-1)
    Sec. 11-49-1. Cemeteries; permitted activities.
    (a) The corporate authorities of each municipality may establish and regulate cemeteries within or without the municipal limits; may acquire lands therefor, by purchase or otherwise; may cause cemeteries to be removed; and may prohibit their establishment within one mile of the municipal limits.
    (b) The corporate authorities also may enter into contracts to purchase existing cemeteries, or lands for cemetery purposes, on deferred installments to be paid solely from the proceeds of sale of cemetery lots. Every such contract shall empower the purchasing municipality, in its own name, to execute and deliver deeds to purchasers of cemetery lots for burial purposes.
    (c) The corporate authorities of each municipality that has within its territory an abandoned cemetery may enter the cemetery grounds and cause the grounds to be cleared and made orderly. Provided, in no event shall the corporate authorities of a municipality enter an abandoned cemetery under this subsection if the owner of the property or the legally responsible cemetery authority provides written notification to the corporate authorities, prior to the corporate authorities' entry (1) demonstrating the ownership or authority to control or manage the cemetery and (2) declining the corporate authority authorization to enter the property. In making a cemetery orderly under this Section, the corporate authorities of a municipality may take necessary measures to correct dangerous conditions that exist in regard to markers, memorials, or other cemetery artifacts but may not permanently remove those items from their location on the cemetery grounds. If an abandoned cemetery is dedicated as an Illinois nature preserve under the Illinois Natural Areas Preservation Act, any actions to cause the grounds to be cleared and kept orderly shall be consistent with the rules and master plan governing the dedicated nature preserve.
    (d) In this Section:
    "Abandoned cemetery" means an area of land containing more than 6 places of interment for which, after diligent search, no owner of the land or currently functioning cemetery authority objects to entry sought pursuant to this Section, and (1) at which no interments have taken place in at least 3 years; or (2) for which there has been inadequate maintenance for at least 6 months.
    "Diligent search" includes, but is not limited to, publication of a notice in a newspaper of local circulation not more than 45 but at least 30 days prior to entry and cleanup of cemetery grounds by the corporate authorities of a municipality. The notice shall provide (1) notice of the corporate authorities' intended entry and cleanup of the cemetery; (2) the name, if known, and geographic location of the cemetery; (3) the right of the cemetery authority or owner of the property to deny entry to the corporate authorities upon written notice to those authorities; and (4) the date or dates of the intended cleanup.
    "Inadequate maintenance" includes, but is not limited to, the failure to cut the lawn throughout a cemetery to prevent an overgrowth of grass and weeds; the failure to trim shrubs to prevent excessive overgrowth; the failure to trim trees so as to remove dead limbs; the failure to keep in repair the drains, water lines, roads, buildings, fences, and other structures of the cemetery premises; or the failure to keep the cemetery premises free of trash and debris.
(Source: P.A. 92-419, eff. 1-1-02.)

65 ILCS 5/11-49-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-49-5)
    Sec. 11-49-5. Scattering garden. The corporate authorities of any municipality may establish a scattering garden in any municipal cemetery for the purpose of scattering cremated remains.
(Source: P.A. 93-757, eff. 1-1-05.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 50

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 50 heading)
DIVISION 50. TAX FOR RESTORATION OF NEGLECTED
CEMETERIES

65 ILCS 5/11-50-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-50-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-50-1)
    Sec. 11-50-1. Cities and villages of less than 25,000 population may levy a tax annually of not to exceed .025% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all the taxable property in the city or village for the purpose of reconditioning and restoring neglected cemeteries, or any portion thereof, which are owned by that city or village, or over which that city or village exercises management and control.
    No such tax shall be levied in any such city or village until the question of levying the tax has first been certified by the clerk and submitted to the electors of that city or village and has been approved by a majority of the electors voting thereon. The question shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall a tax of not exceeding .025%
be levied each year on the taxable             YES
property in the city (or village) of
.... for the purpose of reconditioning     -------------------
and restoring  neglected cemeteries as
provided in Section 11-50-1 of the             NO
Illinois Municipal Code?
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    If a majority of the electors of the city or village voting thereon vote for the levy of the tax herein provided for, the city or village is authorized to levy and collect the tax. This tax shall be in addition to all other taxes which that city or village is now or hereafter may be authorized to levy on the taxable property within the city or village, and shall be in addition to taxes for general purposes authorized to be levied as provided by Section 8-3-1. This tax shall be levied and collected in like manner as the general taxes for that city or village.
    The foregoing limitation upon tax rate may be increased or decreased according to the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489; 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 51

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 51 heading)
DIVISION 51. REMOVAL OF CEMETERIES

65 ILCS 5/11-51-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-51-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-51-1)
    Sec. 11-51-1. Cemetery removal. Whenever any cemetery is embraced within the limits of any city, village, or incorporated town, the corporate authorities thereof, if, in their opinion, any good cause exists why such cemetery should be removed, may cause the remains of all persons interred therein to be removed to some other suitable place. However, the corporate authorities shall first obtain the assent of the trustees or other persons having the control or ownership of such cemetery, or a majority thereof. When such cemetery is owned by one or more private parties, or private corporation or chartered society, the corporate authorities of such city may require the removal of such cemetery to be done at the expense of such private parties, or private corporation or chartered society, if such removal be based upon their application. Nothing in this Section limits the powers of the City of Chicago to acquire property or otherwise exercise its powers under Section 15 of the O'Hare Modernization Act.
(Source: P.A. 93-450, eff. 8-6-03.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 52

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 52 heading)
DIVISION 52. CONTROL AND MAINTENANCE OF
PUBLIC GRAVEYARDS

65 ILCS 5/11-52-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-52-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-52-1)
    Sec. 11-52-1. Public graveyards, not under the control of any corporation sole, organization or society, and located within the limits of cities, villages, or incorporated towns, shall and may be controlled or vacated by the corporate authorities of such city, village, or incorporated town in such manner as such authorities deem proper.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-52-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-52-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-52-2)
    Sec. 11-52-2. The corporate authorities of any city, village or incorporated town may accept a conveyance from any person, corporation, association or society of any property within the limits of the city, village or incorporated town, or within one mile of the corporate limits of the city, village or incorporated town, which has been or is used as a public graveyard or burial ground. After the acceptance of any such conveyance the property conveyed shall be under the control, management, maintenance and ownership of the city, village or incorporated town.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 52.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 52.1 heading)
DIVISION 52.1. REGULATION AND ESTABLISHMENT
OF CEMETERIES

65 ILCS 5/11-52.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-52.1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-52.1-1)
    Sec. 11-52.1-1. Any city or village may establish and maintain cemeteries, within and without its corporate limits, and acquire lands therefor, by condemnation or otherwise, and may lay out lots of convenient size for families, and may sell lots for family burying ground, or to individuals for burial purposes.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 832.)

65 ILCS 5/11-52.1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-52.1-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-52.1-2)
    Sec. 11-52.1-2. Any city or village owning or controlling a municipal cemetery lying within or without, or partly within or without, the corporate limits of such city or village, shall have the power to appoint by the mayor or president, with the advice and consent of the city council or board of trustees, a board of 3 persons who shall be known as the cemetery board of managers. Such managers shall hold their office for a period of 2 years or until their successors are appointed. Such board of managers may receive in trust from the proprietors or owners of any lot in the cemetery, or any person interested in the maintenance of the cemetery, any gift or legacy of any money or property, either real, personal or mixed, which may be donated to the board of managers for the use and maintenance of the lot or cemetery. The board of managers may convert property donated into money and invest the same in such manner as shall be provided by ordinance of the city or village and apply the income therefrom perpetually for the care of the cemetery lot or the care and maintenance of the cemetery, as shall be specified in the gift or legacy and as may be provided by ordinance of the city or village.
    Every gift or legacy for any of the purposes mentioned in this section, made to a cemetery by its name, having a board of managers, appointed as provided herein, shall vest in such board of managers and take effect to all intents and purposes as if made to such board, and shall not fail merely because such cemetery is not incorporated.
    The board of managers shall, as soon as may be convenient after appointment, meet and organize by selecting one of their number to be president and another of their number to be clerk of such board, and also to select a treasurer of such board, who may or may not be one of their number. The treasurer, before entering upon his duties as such, shall execute a bond to the People of the State of Illinois for the use of the board of managers, in a penal sum not less than double the value of the money or property coming into his hands as such treasurer, conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties and for the faithful accounting for all property which, by virtue of his office, comes into his possession. The bond shall be in such form and with such sureties as may be approved by the city council or board of trustees appointing the board of managers, to be approved and preserved in the same manner as is the bond of the treasurer of such city or village.
    The board treasurer shall have the custody of all money and property received in trust by the board of managers, and shall pay out the same only upon the written order of the board, signed by at least 2 of them, and he shall keep permanent books of record of all such trust funds and of all receipts and disbursements thereof, and for what purposes received and disbursed. The treasurer shall annually make a written report to the board of managers, under oath, showing balances, receipts and disbursements, including a statement showing the amount and principal of trust funds on hand and how invested. This report shall be audited by the board, and if found correct, shall be transmitted to the city council or board of trustees, at the same time that the treasurer of the city or village is required by law to make his report, and shall be approved and preserved in the same manner, if found to be correct.
    The clerk of the board of managers shall keep, in a book provided for such purpose, a permanent record of the proceedings of the board, signed by the president and attested by the clerk, and shall also keep a permanent record of the several trust funds, from what sources received, the amounts thereof, and for what uses and purposes, respectively. The clerk shall annually, at the time of transmitting the treasurer's report to the city council or board of trustees, make a written report, under oath, to the city council or board of trustees, stating therein, substantially the same matter required to be reported by the treasurer of the board. The clerk's report, if found to be correct, shall be approved and preserved by the city council or board of trustees. The city council or board of trustees shall have the power to remove from office any or all of the board of managers or the treasurer, for non-performance of duties or for misappropriation or wrongful use of the funds or property, and to require a just and proper accounting for the same.
(Source: P.A. 83-388.)

65 ILCS 5/11-52.1-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-52.1-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-52.1-3)
    Sec. 11-52.1-3. Two or more cities, villages and townships may jointly unite in establishing and maintaining cemeteries within and without their territory or corporate limits, and acquire lands therefor in common, by purchase, condemnation or otherwise, and may lay out lots of convenient size for families, and may sell lots for family burying ground or to individuals for burial purposes.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 832.)

65 ILCS 5/11-52.1-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-52.1-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-52.1-4)
    Sec. 11-52.1-4. Whenever any money or other property has been or may hereafter be given or bequeathed to the board of managers of any municipal cemetery owned or controlled by any city or village for the purpose of maintaining any lot in the cemetery, or for the purpose of maintaining the cemetery, as provided in this Division 52.1, the municipal authorities may by ordinance provide for the appointment of any corporation authorized to do trust business as trustee of such money or property, in place of the treasurer of the board of managers. The corporate trustee so appointed shall have the same powers, authority and duties with regard to the administration of the trust funds as are provided herein for the treasurer of the board of managers except that it shall not be required to execute a bond and may charge for its services as trustee such amounts as may be agreed upon from time to time with the municipal authorities. The corporate trustee so appointed shall have the power to invest the trust funds in any investment authorized by the law of Illinois as proper fiduciary investments. The trustee, however, may retain any property given or bequeathed to it in trust even though such property may not be a legal investment under the laws of Illinois.
    The board of managers may from time to time establish the minimum amount which will be received by gift or legacy for the use and maintenance of any lot in the cemetery, subject to the approval by the municipal authorities.
(Source: P.A. 83-388.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 52.2

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 52.2 heading)
DIVISION 52.2. PERPETUAL CEMETERY TRUSTS

65 ILCS 5/11-52.2-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-52.2-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-52.2-1)
    Sec. 11-52.2-1. If the city council or board of trustees of any city, incorporated town or village, having the management and control of any public graveyard or public cemetery, elects to receive and hold money, funds and property in perpetual trust pursuant to the provisions of this Division 52.2, it shall provide by ordinance for the appointment of a board of managers, of such public graveyard or cemetery, and prescribe the duties, and the term of office of the members of the board. The board shall consist of not less than 3 or more than 5 persons, and the term of office of each of its members shall be not less than 3 or more than 5 years. The members of the board shall be appointed by the mayor or president with the advice and consent of the city council or board of trustees. The members of the board of managers shall hold office for the term prescribed by the ordinance and until their successors are appointed, and the ordinance shall make provisions so that the term of office of all of the members of the board shall not expire at the same time.
    The board of managers, as soon as may be convenient after appointment, shall meet and organize by selecting one of their number to be president and another of their number to be clerk of such board and also to elect a treasurer of such board, who may or may not be a member of the board, and who before entering upon his duties as such shall execute a bond to the People of the State of Illinois for the use of the board of managers in a penal sum of not less than double the value of such money or funds coming into his hands as such treasurer, conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties and for the faithful accounting for all money or funds which by virtue of his office comes into his possession, and to be in such form and with such securities as may be prescribed and approved by the city council or board of trustees appointing the board of managers, to be approved and preserved in the same manner as is the bond of the treasurer of such city, incorporated town or village.
    Any person may give, donate or bequeath any sum of money or any funds, securities, or property of any kind to the board of managers, in perpetual trust, for the maintenance, care, repair, upkeep or ornamentation of such cemetery, or any lot or lots, or grave or graves in such cemetery, specified in the instrument making such gift, donation or legacy. The board of managers are hereby authorized and empowered to receive and hold in perpetual trust, any such money, securities, funds and property so given, donated or bequeathed to it in trust. The board of managers shall have the right to convert the property into money, and shall invest the proceeds thereof and the money so given, donated, and bequeathed to it, in such manner as shall be provided by the ordinance. The principal of such trust fund shall be kept intact, and perpetually invested, and the income thereof, shall be perpetually applied for the purposes specified, in the instrument making such gift, donation or legacy and for no other purpose.
    The treasurer of the board shall have the custody of all money and property received in trust by the board of managers and shall pay out the same only upon the written order of the board, signed by the president and clerk thereof. The treasurer shall keep permanent books of record of all such trust funds and all receipts and disbursements thereof, and for what purposes received and disbursed, and shall annually make a written report to the board of managers, under oath, showing balances, receipts and disbursements, including a statement showing the amount and principal of trust funds on hand and how invested. The report shall be audited by the board and if found correct, shall be transmitted to the city council or board of trustees, at the same time that the treasurer of the city, incorporated town, or village is required by law to make his report, and to be approved and preserved in the same manner, if found to be correct.
    The clerk of the board of managers shall keep, in a book provided for such purposes, a permanent record of the proceedings of the board, signed by the president and attested by the clerk, and shall also keep a permanent record of the several trust funds from what sources received, the amounts thereof, and for what uses and purposes, respectively. The treasurer shall annually, at the time of transmitting the treasurer's report to the city council or board of trustees, make a written report, under oath, to the city council or board of trustees, stating therein, substantially the same matter required to be reported by the treasurer of the board. The report, if found correct, shall be approved and preserved by the city council or board of trustees.
    The city council or board of trustees shall have the power to remove from office any or all of the board of managers or the treasurer for non-performance of duties or for misappropriation or wrongful use of the funds or property and to require a just and proper accounting for the same.
    The board of managers shall have the care, charge, management, and control of such cemetery, under the supervision of the city council or board of trustees.
    The trust funds, gifts and legacies mentioned in this section and the income arising therefrom shall be exempt from taxation, and from the operation of all laws of mortmain and the laws against perpetuities and accumulations.
    Any such trust executed to cemetery by its name shall vest in the board of managers and take effect to all intents and purposes as if executed to such board.
(Source: P.A. 83-388.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 53

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 53 heading)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 53

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 53 heading)
DIVISION 53. INSPECTION AND USE
OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

65 ILCS 5/11-53-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-53-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-53-1)
    Sec. 11-53-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may provide for and regulate the inspection, weighing, and measuring of brick, lumber, firewood, coal, hay, and any article of merchandise of the same kind.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-53-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-53-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-53-2)
    Sec. 11-53-2. The corporate authorities of each municipality may provide for the inspection and sealing of weights and measures.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-53-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-53-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-53-3)
    Sec. 11-53-3. The corporate authorities of each municipality may require the keeping and use of proper weights and measures by vendors.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-53-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-53-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-53-4)
    Sec. 11-53-4. The corporate authorities of each municipality may require all grain, flour, meal, hay, feed, seeds, fruits, nuts, vegetables and non-liquid vegetable products, meats and non-liquid animal products, fish, butter, cheese and other similar dairy products, dry groceries and all other similar articles of merchandise, or any particular class or classes of the specified merchandise, in the absence of a contract or agreement in writing to the contrary, to be sold by standard avoirdupois weight or by numerical count.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 54

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 54 heading)
ATHLETIC CONTESTS AND OTHER AMUSEMENTS

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 54

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 54 heading)
DIVISION 54. ATHLETIC CONTESTS
AND EXHIBITIONS FOR GAIN

65 ILCS 5/11-54-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-54-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-54-1)
    Sec. 11-54-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may license, tax, and regulate all athletic contests and exhibitions carried on for gain. This tax shall be based on the gross receipts derived from the sale of admission tickets, but the tax shall not exceed 3% of the gross receipts. No municipality may impose a tax under this Section, or impose any other amusement or exhibition tax, on ticket sales, membership fees, or any other charges for attending exhibitions or attractions associated with a zoological park authorized under Section 40 of the Cook County Forest Preserve District Act, nor may any municipality impose a duty to collect a tax under this Section, or any other amusement or exhibition tax, on any owner or operator of a zoological park authorized under Section 40 of the Cook County Forest Preserve District Act.
(Source: P.A. 96-1516, eff. 2-4-11.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 54.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 54.1 heading)
DIVISION 54.1. CARNIVALS

65 ILCS 5/11-54.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-54.1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-54.1-1)
    Sec. 11-54.1-1. "Carnival" means and includes an aggregation of attractions, whether shows, acts, games, vending devices or amusement devices, whether conducted under one or more managements or independently, which are temporarily set up or conducted in a public place or upon any private premises accessible to the public, with or without admission fee, and which, from the nature of the aggregation, attracts attendance and causes promiscuous intermingling of persons in the spirit of merrymaking and revelry.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 860.)

65 ILCS 5/11-54.1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-54.1-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-54.1-2)
    Sec. 11-54.1-2. No carnival shall be set up, run, operated or conducted within the limits of a city, village or incorporated town unless a written permit from the corporate authorities has been issued, setting forth the conditions under which such carnival shall be operated. The permit shall be granted upon the condition that there shall not be set up or operated any gambling device, lottery, number or paddle wheel, number board, punch board, or other game of chance, or any lewd, lascivious or indecent show or attraction making an indecent exposure of the person or suggesting lewdness or immorality.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 860.)

65 ILCS 5/11-54.1-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-54.1-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-54.1-3)
    Sec. 11-54.1-3. No such permit shall be granted by the corporate authorities until they shall have investigated the carnival and are satisfied that, if permitted, it will be operated in accordance with the permit and the provisions of this Division 54.1. Such corporate authorities may issue the permit and collect permit fees necessary to pay the expenses of the investigation and to aid in policing the grounds and otherwise to compensate the city, village or incorporated town in such amount as the corporate authorities may determine. Each permit shall contain the proviso that sheriffs and police officers shall have free access to the grounds and all booths, shows and concessions on such grounds at all times, and it shall be the duty of all officers present at such carnival to enforce all the provisions of this Division 54.1.
(Source: P.A. 83-341.)

65 ILCS 5/11-54.1-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-54.1-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-54.1-4)
    Sec. 11-54.1-4. The permit as provided for in this Division 54.1 shall be made in duplicate, one copy thereof being retained by the corporate authorities. The other copy shall be kept in the possession of the manager of the carnival and shall be produced and shown to any sheriff, police officer or citizen, upon request.
(Source: P.A. 83-341.)

65 ILCS 5/11-54.1-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-54.1-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-54.1-5)
    Sec. 11-54.1-5. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this Division 54.1 is guilty of a petty offense.
(Source: P.A. 77-2500.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 55

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 55 heading)
COIN OPERATED DEVICES

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 55

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 55 heading)
DIVISION 55. TAX ON COIN OPERATED DEVICES

65 ILCS 5/11-55-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-55-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-55-1)
    Sec. 11-55-1. The right to tax the games or devices described in "An Act to provide for the taxation and licensing of certain coin-operated amusement devices and to prescribe penalties for the violation thereof", approved July 7, 1953, as heretofore and hereafter amended, is not exclusive with the State of Illinois, but municipalities of the State of Illinois may impose taxes or license fees on such games and devices as described in said Act of 1953 and may regulate or control the operation of the same within such municipalities.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-55-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-55-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-55-2)
    Sec. 11-55-2. No municipality with a population of less than 1,000,000, including a home rule unit, may increase the fee for a license to own or operate a vending machine or to dispense goods or services therefrom unless notice of a public hearing on the matter has been given and such hearing has been held. The amount of the increase annually shall not exceed the greater of (i) $25, (ii) the amount of the fee multiplied by 5%, or (iii) the amount of the fee multiplied by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for all items published by the United States Department of Labor during the 12-month calendar year preceding the year in which the fee is increased. Notice of the proposed increase shall be mailed at least 30 days before the hearing to the last known address of each person currently holding such a license. It is declared to be the law of this State, pursuant to paragraph (g) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution, that this Section is a denial of the power of certain home rule units to increase vending machine license fees without complying with the requirements of this Section.
(Source: P.A. 94-967, eff. 6-30-06.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 56

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 56 heading)
OIL AND GAS

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 56

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 56 heading)
DIVISION 56. OIL AND GAS PERMITS

65 ILCS 5/11-56-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-56-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-56-1)
    Sec. 11-56-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may grant permits to mine oil or gas, under such restrictions as will protect public and private property and insure proper remuneration for such grants.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 57

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 57 heading)
RAILROAD SAFETY

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 57

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 57 heading)
DIVISION 57. GENERAL RAILROAD
SAFETY REGULATIONS

65 ILCS 5/11-57-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-57-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-57-1)
    Sec. 11-57-1. The corporate authorities may compel railroad companies to raise or lower their tracks to conform to any grade which, at any time, is established by a municipality. Where the tracks run lengthwise of any street or alley, the companies shall keep their tracks on a level with the street surface, so that the tracks may be crossed at any place on that street or alley.
    The corporate authorities may compel railroad companies to make, open, and repair ditches, drains, sewers, and culverts along and under their tracks, so that water cannot stand on their property, and so that the natural drainage of adjacent property is not impeded.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 58

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 58 heading)
DIVISION 58. RAILROAD GRADE SEPARATION TAX

65 ILCS 5/11-58-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-58-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-58-1)
    Sec. 11-58-1. Subject to the provisions of Section 11-58-3, the corporate authorities of any municipality with a population of less than 500,000 have the power to levy and collect a tax to provide for the payment of the costs imposed by law upon the municipality for grade separations whenever, in the manner provided by law, (1) separation of the grade of the roadbed and tracks of any railroad from the grade of any public street or other public place has been found to be required for public safety, necessity, and convenience, and (2) a plan for a grade separation has been adopted and the proportion of the costs of the grade separation to be paid by the municipality has been prescribed.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-58-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-58-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-58-2)
    Sec. 11-58-2. The corporate authorities of such a municipality shall exercise the power conferred by this Division 58 by passing an ordinance which (1) shall set forth the estimated total sum required to pay the prescribed proportion of the total costs of grade separations, together with all interest charges, and all other costs incident and necessary to the levying and collecting of the tax and of the payment by the municipality of its proportion of the costs of grade separations, (2) shall describe the general plan and nature of the grade separations and set forth the railroads and the public streets, or other public places, to be affected thereby, and (3) shall provide for levying and collecting a direct annual tax for not exceeding 10 successive years, sufficient to create a fund to pay in annual installments, the total sum so estimated and set forth in the ordinance. However, this tax shall not exceed in any one year the rate of .50% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all the taxable property within the municipality. This tax shall be levied and collected with and in like manner as the general tax in the municipality and shall be known as the grade separation tax.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-58-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-58-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-58-3)
    Sec. 11-58-3. No such tax shall be levied or collected by such a municipality unless the electors of the municipality have approved an ordinance providing therefor as provided in Section 2 of "An Act to enable cities, villages and incorporated towns having less than two hundred thousand inhabitants, to provide for defraying whatever portion may be imposed upon them by law of the costs and expenses of separation of the grades of railroads and of public streets and public places, and to provide for a direct annual tax therefor," approved June 17, 1929, as amended, or until the question of the adoption of the ordinance specified in Section 11-58-2 has been certified by the clerk and submitted to the electors of the municipality at any election in the municipality designated in the ordinance and in accordance with the general election law.
    The question shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall an ordinance of the City
(Village or Incorporated Town, as the
case may be) of .... passed on the
.... day of .... providing for the              YES
levy of a tax of ....% each year
for the term of .... years on all
taxable property in the city for the
purpose of providing a fund to pay           -----------------
the proportion imposed by law upon
the city of the costs of separating
the grades of the roadbed and tracks
of the .... Railroad Company from
public streets and public places in             NO
the city (village or incorporated
town), specified in the ordinance,
be approved?
--------------------------------------------------------------
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/11-58-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-58-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-58-4)
    Sec. 11-58-4. The levy of such a grade separation tax is authorized if the majority of the votes cast on the specified proposition are in favor thereof. The county clerk thereafter shall extend the tax upon the books of the collector of taxes in each of the years of the term specified in the ordinance in the manner provided by law for the extension of the taxes of the municipality, whether or not the tax in each of those years is included in the municipality's annual tax levy ordinance, as that tax levy ordinance is passed by the corporate authorities of the municipality and certified to the county clerk. This annual tax shall be exclusive of and in addition to the aggregate amount of taxes authorized by Section 8-3-1.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-58-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-58-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-58-5)
    Sec. 11-58-5. The tax levied and collected as provided in this Division 58 shall be deposited in a special municipal fund to be used solely for the purpose of paying the proportion that is lawfully imposed upon the municipality, of the costs of the grade separations designated and described in the specified ordinance. Lawful changes and alterations in the plans of these grade separations incidental and necessary thereto and lawful changes in the costs thereof shall in no way prevent the levy and collection of the tax or the payment of the proportion of the costs lawfully imposed upon the municipality out of the tax so levied and collected.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-58-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-58-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-58-6)
    Sec. 11-58-6. If at any time during the making of such grade separations, it appears to the satisfaction of the corporate authorities of the municipality, that the total sum of the tax authorized by the specified ordinance to be levied and collected will be insufficient to pay the proportion of the costs lawfully imposed upon the municipality, of those grade separations, the corporate authorities have the power, by ordinance, to set forth the total sum of the estimated deficiency and to provide for levying and collecting a direct annual tax, for not exceeding 5 successive years, sufficient to create a fund to pay, in annual installments, the estimated deficiency. However, this supplemental tax shall not exceed in any one year the rate of 1.25% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all the taxable property in the municipality.
    The ordinance levying and collecting this supplemental tax, except as provided in this Section, shall be subject to all the conditions and limitations imposed by this Division 58 upon any original ordinance levying and collecting a grade separation tax. Before this supplemental tax shall be authorized, the supplemental ordinance shall be submitted to and approved by the electors of the municipality in the manner provided for in Section 11-58-3, unless the supplemental ordinance has been heretofore submitted to and approved by the electors of the municipality in the manner provided for in Section 2 of "An Act to enable cities, villages and incorporated towns having less than two hundred thousand inhabitants, to provide for defraying whatever portion may be imposed upon them by law of the costs and expenses of separation of the grades of railroads and of public streets and public places, and to provide for a direct annual tax therefor," approved June 17, 1929, as amended.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-58-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-58-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-58-7)
    Sec. 11-58-7. The word "costs", as used in this Division 58 means sums paid by way of compensation to any property owner for the actual taking or damaging of his property, and attorney's fees and court costs incurred as a result of, or incident to, any grade separation covered by this Division 58.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 59

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 59 heading)
CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 59

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 59 heading)
DIVISION 59. CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT
IN CASE OF ENEMY ATTACK

65 ILCS 5/11-59-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-59-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-59-1)
    Sec. 11-59-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may provide for the continuity of the administrative and legislative functions of the municipality in the event of attack upon the United States.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 60

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 60 heading)
GENERAL POWERS - LICENSING AND NUISANCES

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 60

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 60 heading)
DIVISION 60. ISSUING LICENSES
AND ABATING NUISANCES

65 ILCS 5/11-60-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-60-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-60-1)
    Sec. 11-60-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may fix the amount, terms, and manner of issuing and revoking licenses.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-60-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-60-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-60-2)
    Sec. 11-60-2. The corporate authorities of each municipality may define, prevent, and abate nuisances.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 61

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 61 heading)
PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY
EMINENT DOMAIN AND PUBLIC WORKS - GENERAL

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 61

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 61 heading)
DIVISION 61. GENERAL EMINENT DOMAIN POWER
AND POWER TO PURCHASE ON CONTRACT

65 ILCS 5/11-61-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-61-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-61-1)
    Sec. 11-61-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may exercise the right of eminent domain by condemnation proceedings in conformity with the provisions of the constitution and statutes of the State of Illinois for the acquirement of property useful, advantageous or desirable for municipal purposes or public welfare including property in unincorporated areas outside of but adjacent and contiguous to the municipality where required for street or highway purposes by the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 2425.)

65 ILCS 5/11-61-1.5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-61-1.5)
    Sec. 11-61-1.5. Acquiring property by gift, legacy, or grant. Every municipality has the power to acquire by gift, legacy, or grant any real estate or personal property, or rights therein, for purposes authorized under this Code as its governing body may deem proper, whether the land or personal property is located within or outside the municipal boundaries. This Section applies to gifts, legacies, and grants acquired before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 92nd General Assembly.
(Source: P.A. 92-102, eff. 1-1-02.)

65 ILCS 5/11-61-1a

    (65 ILCS 5/11-61-1a) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-61-1a)
    Sec. 11-61-1a. Any municipality with a population of over 500,000 may utilize the quick-take procedures if such procedures are commenced on or before January 1, 1990, for exercising the power of eminent domain under Section 7-103 of the Code of Civil Procedure (now Article 20 of the Eminent Domain Act) for the purpose of constructing or extending rapid transit lines within the area bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of East Jackson Boulevard and South Michigan Avenue in the City of Chicago, running South on South Michigan Avenue to East Pershing Road, then West on East Pershing Road and West Pershing Road to South Ashland Avenue, then South on South Ashland Avenue to West Garfield Boulevard, then West on West Garfield Boulevard and West 55th Street to South Pulaski Road, then South on South Pulaski Road to West 63rd Street, then West on West 63rd Street to South Central Avenue, then North on South Central Avenue to West 55th Street, then East on West 55th Street to South Cicero Avenue, then North on South Cicero Avenue to West 47th Street, then East on West 47th Street to South Kedzie Avenue, then North on South Kedzie Avenue to West Cermak Road, then East on West Cermak Road to South Halsted Street, then North on South Halsted Street to West Jackson Boulevard, then East on West Jackson Boulevard and East Jackson Boulevard to the place of beginning.
(Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)

65 ILCS 5/11-61-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-61-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-61-2)
    Sec. 11-61-2. The corporate authorities of each municipality may vacate, lay out, establish, open, alter, widen, extend, grade, pave, or otherwise improve streets, alleys, avenues, sidewalks, wharves, parks, and public grounds; and for these purposes or uses to take real property or portions thereof belonging to the taking municipality, or to counties, school districts, boards of education, sanitary districts or sanitary district trustees, forest preserve districts or forest preserve district commissioners, and park districts or park commissioners, even though the property is already devoted to a public use, when the taking will not materially impair or interfere with the use already existing and will not be detrimental to the public.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-61-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-61-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-61-3)
    Sec. 11-61-3. The corporate authorities of each municipality having a population of less than 1,000,000 inhabitants shall have the express power to purchase or lease either real estate or personal property for public purposes through contracts which provide for the consideration for such purchase or lease to be paid through installments to be made at stated intervals during a certain period of time, but, in no case, shall such contracts provide for the consideration to be paid during a period of time in excess of 20 years nor shall such contracts provide for the payment of interest at a rate of more than that permitted in "An Act to authorize public corporations to issue bonds, other evidences of indebtedness and tax anticipation warrants subject to interest rate limitations set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as amended. The indebtedness incurred under this Section when aggregated with existing indebtedness may not exceed the debt limits provided in Division 5 of Article 8 of this Code.
    The amendatory Acts of 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 91-493, eff. 8-13-99.)

65 ILCS 5/11-61-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-61-4)
    Sec. 11-61-4. Eminent domain. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, any power granted under this Code to acquire property by condemnation or eminent domain is subject to, and shall be exercised in accordance with, the Eminent Domain Act.
(Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 62

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 62 heading)
PUBLIC BUILDINGS

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 62

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 62 heading)
DIVISION 62. GENERAL POWER TO ERECT
AND CARE FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS

65 ILCS 5/11-62-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-62-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-62-1)
    Sec. 11-62-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may provide for the erection and care of all public buildings necessary for the use of the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 62.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 62.1 heading)
DIVISION 62.1. PROVIDING FOR COURT ROOMS

65 ILCS 5/11-62.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-62.1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-62.1-1)
    Sec. 11-62.1-1. Any municipality may set aside and maintain space in its public buildings or may obtain space and maintain such space in privately owned buildings for court room and office use by the circuit court of the county in which the municipality is located and may supply all maintenance employees and supplies needed to maintain such court room and office space and to assist the court in any way the court deems fit in conducting its business. The appearance and furnishings of the court rooms thus established shall meet reasonable minimum standards as prescribed by the Supreme Court of Illinois. Such standards shall be substantially the same as those generally accepted in court rooms as to general furnishings, arrangement of bench, tables and chairs, cleanliness, convenience to litigants, decorations, lighting and other matters relating to the physical appearance of the court room.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 837.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 63

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 63 heading)
DIVISION 63. COMMUNITY BUILDINGS AND
GYMNASIUMS

65 ILCS 5/11-63-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-63-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-63-1)
    Sec. 11-63-1. Subject to the provisions of this Division 63, the corporate authorities of any municipality having a population of less than 500,000 inhabitants may establish, equip, maintain and operate a community building or buildings which may include a gymnasium to be connected thereto and may levy annually a tax of .075% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, on all of the taxable property in the municipality for these purposes. This tax shall be in addition to all taxes authorized by law to be levied and collected in that municipality and shall be in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general purposes as provided by Section 8-3-1.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-63-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-63-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-63-2)
    Sec. 11-63-2. The corporate authorities of any municipality specified in Section 11-63-1 may not exercise the authorities granted by Section 11-63-1 until the question of establishing, equipping, maintaining and operating a community building or buildings and the levying of an annual tax therefor in the amount specified by Section 11-63-1 is submitted to the electors of such municipality and approved by a majority of those voting on the question.
    Whenever a petition signed by the electors of any specified municipality equal in number to 5% or more of the total number of votes cast at the last preceding regular municipal election, is filed with the municipal clerk of any such municipality requesting the establishment, equipment, operation and maintenance of a community building or buildings and the levy of an annual tax therefor, the question shall be certified by the clerk and submitted to the municipal electors.
    The question shall be in substantially the following form:
--------------------------------------------------------------
    Shall the corporate authorities
of (here insert name of                     YES
municipality).... establish, equip,
maintain and operate a community        ----------------------
building or buildings and levy
annually a tax of ....% for these           NO
purposes?
--------------------------------------------------------------
    If a majority of the votes cast on the question are in favor of the proposition, the corporate authorities shall have the authority granted to them by Section 11-63-1.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/11-63-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-63-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-63-3)
    Sec. 11-63-3. Any municipality which votes favorably upon the proposition stated in Section 11-63-2 may also issue bonds, as herein provided, for the acquisition or construction, or both, of such property, either real or personal, or both, as may be necessary to establish, equip, operate and maintain a community building or buildings.
    Whenever a petition, signed by the electors of any municipality specified in Section 11-63-1, equal in number to 5% or more of the total number of votes cast at the last preceding regular municipal election, is filed with the municipal clerk of any such municipality requesting the submission of the proposition to authorize the issuance of bonds for the acquisition or construction, or both, of property, either real or personal, or both, to establish, equip, operate and maintain a community building or buildings, the municipal clerk shall certify the proposition for submission to the municipal electors at an election in accordance with the general election law. The corporate authorities by ordinance shall, (1) designate the election at which the question shall be submitted, and (2) designate the amount of bonds to be issued, This question may be submitted at the same time as the question stated in Section 11-63-2.
    The proposition shall be substantially in the following form:
--------------------------------------------------------------
    Shall bonds for community
 building purposes to the amount           YES
 of $.... be issued by the city       ------------------------
 (or village or incorporated               NO
 town, as the case may be) of ....?
--------------------------------------------------------------
    If a majority of the votes cast on the question are in favor of the proposition, the corporate authorities shall issue general obligation bonds of the municipality, not exceeding the amount authorized at the election. The bonds shall mature not more than 20 years after the date of their issuance, shall be in denominations of $100, or any multiple thereof, shall bear interest at a rate not exceeding the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, and shall be sold at not less than par, all in such manner as the corporate authorities may determine. The corporate authorities, in the manner and at the time provided by law, shall provide by ordinance for the levy and collection of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the maturing principal and interest on the bonds. Such tax shall not be included within any tax rate limitation, but shall be excluded therefrom and be in addition thereto and be in excess thereof, and it shall be the duty of the recording officer of any such municipality to file a certified copy of any such ordinance with the county clerk of each county in which any portion of such municipality is situated and it shall be the duty of such county clerk to extend taxes against all of the taxable property of such municipality situated in the county in amounts sufficient to pay the principal of and interest upon any such bonds as the same becomes due without limitation as to rate or amount.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/11-63-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-63-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-63-4)
    Sec. 11-63-4. Whenever the proposition stated in Section 11-63-2 has been adopted by any municipality specified in Section 11-63-1, the corporate authorities may assume the management of any community building or buildings or may vest the management of the community building or buildings in the playground and recreation board, or may, by ordinance, create a special board therefor. Such special board, if created, shall consist of 3 directors appointed by the mayor or president with the approval of the corporate authorities. The first appointees shall hold office for terms of one, 2 and 3 years, respectively, as determined by lot, beginning July 1st following their appointment. Annually thereafter, prior to July 1st, a director shall be appointed in like manner for a term of 3 years. All directors shall hold office until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled in like manner as original appointments. The mayor or president, with the approval of the corporate authorities, may remove any director for misconduct in office or neglect of duty. If a special board is created as herein provided, the directors shall within 10 days meet and organize, one member shall be elected chairman and one member shall be elected clerk of the board.
    No person connected with the management of any community building at any time, either directly or indirectly, shall be interested in any contract for the purchase or sale of any supplies or materials used in the construction, repair, operation or maintenance of any community building. No director or person serving in a similar capacity shall receive compensation for his services.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-63-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-63-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-63-5)
    Sec. 11-63-5. The corporate authorities may acquire a site or sites for a community building or buildings by condemnation in the name of the municipality in the manner provided for the exercise of the right of eminent domain under the Eminent Domain Act.
(Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)

65 ILCS 5/11-63-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-63-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-63-6)
    Sec. 11-63-6. The corporate authorities may dedicate and set apart for the use of any community building any land or building which is owned or leased by the municipality and which is not dedicated or devoted to another and inconsistent public use and may make appropriations from the general corporate funds for any of the purposes provided by this Division 63.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-63-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-63-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-63-7)
    Sec. 11-63-7. The managing authority may accept any gift of real or personal property, but if the acceptance will subject the municipality to expense, or is subject to a condition, it shall be subject to approval by the corporate authorities.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-63-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-63-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-63-8)
    Sec. 11-63-8. Any 2 or more contiguous municipalities, which have voted to establish a community building or buildings, may jointly establish, equip, operate and maintain the same. Any school board or park board, if otherwise authorized, may join with any municipality in the establishment, equipment, operation and maintenance of a community building or buildings. In any case of joint management, the terms shall be fixed by agreement of the corporate authorities thereof.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-63-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-63-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-63-9)
    Sec. 11-63-9. Any community building may be dedicated to the soldiers and sailors of the municipality in such manner as the managing authority determines, or in the event that 50% or more of the cost of the building is paid for by donations or legacies, it may be dedicated in accordance with the terms, if any, of the instrument by which the donation or legacy is made.
(Source: P.A. 83-388.)

65 ILCS 5/11-63-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-63-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-63-10)
    Sec. 11-63-10. Subject to the rules of the corporate authorities, or the board to which the management has been delegated, each community building and its facilities shall be available for the use and benefit of the municipal inhabitants for recreational and educational purposes. Such corporate authorities or board may charge reasonable admission or use fees and may permit the use of a community building and its facilities temporarily, for any reasonable and legitimate private use, on such terms as may be reasonable and proper. When 50% or more of the cost of the building has been paid for from donations or legacies for the purpose of paying part of the cost of the building or all the cost, the use of the building shall be free and no admission or use fees shall be charged, and the words "reasonable and legitimate" as used in the prior portion of this section shall not authorize a use permit for a valuable consideration. No private use shall be permitted which unduly restricts the public use of the building and its facilities. Private permittees may charge admission fees, except where 50% or more of the cost of the building has been paid for from donations or legacies for the purpose of paying part of or all of the cost of the building.
(Source: P.A. 83-388.)

65 ILCS 5/11-63-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-63-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-63-11)
    Sec. 11-63-11. If the management of the community building or buildings has been vested by the corporate authorities in the playground and recreation board, or in a special board, as authorized by Section 11-63-4, such board shall make a full report of receipts and expenditures to the corporate authorities within 30 days after the close of each fiscal year and shall, at least 10 days prior to the passage of the municipal appropriation ordinance and tax levy ordinance, report and certify to the corporate authorities an itemization of the amount of money required for the ensuing year, for community building purposes. The treasurer of the municipality shall be treasurer of all funds provided by this Division 63 and he shall pay out the same only upon written order of a majority of the playground and recreation board or special board, if created, whenever the management of any community building or buildings is vested in any such playground and recreation board or any such special board.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 64

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 64 heading)
DIVISION 64. BONDS FOR MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS

65 ILCS 5/11-64-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-64-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-64-1)
    Sec. 11-64-1. Any municipality with a population of less than 500,000 may issue bonds for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, purchasing, improving, repairing or equipping a municipal hall or halls or any other municipal building or buildings used for any municipal purpose, including the acquisition of a site or sites therefor. The bonds shall be issued subject to the provisions of Sections 8-4-1, 8-4-2 and 11-64-2. These bonds may be issued in an amount which, including the existing municipal indebtedness, does not exceed the constitutional limitation as to debt, notwithstanding any legislative debt limitation to the contrary.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-64-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-64-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-64-2)
    Sec. 11-64-2. A certified copy of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds provided for in Section 11-64-1 shall be filed with the county clerk in each county in which any portion of the issuing municipality is situated. Each such county clerk shall annually extend taxes against all of the taxable property contained in the municipality or in that portion thereof which is situated in his county at a rate sufficient to pay the maturing principal and interest of these bonds. This rate shall be extended against all of the taxable property of that municipality in addition to all other taxes now or hereafter authorized to be levied by that municipality.
    If any part of the tax liability created under this section is discharged from other sources, the corporate authorities of that municipality shall not apply any of the tax money collected under the provisions of this section to any object or purpose other than the discharge of the principal and interest on these bonds. The money so collected shall be held in the municipal treasury as a special fund for that purpose until the entire liability of that municipality upon these bonds is fully discharged. Before any part of the municipal revenue or income from any other source is applied in discharge of the interest or principal of these bonds, the municipal treasurer, comptroller, or other custodian of the funds of the municipality shall publish a statement setting forth fully the amount of funds so taken from other sources, and from what source and fund taken. This statement shall be published in like manner as is required for the publication of city ordinances before they become effective.
    Any officer who uses any of the tax money so collected for any other purpose than that authorized by the provisions of this section shall be liable to prosecution for diverting public funds from the uses to which they have been appropriated or set apart.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 65

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 65 heading)
DIVISION 65. MUNICIPAL CONVENTION HALLS

65 ILCS 5/11-65-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-65-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-65-1)
    Sec. 11-65-1. In this Division 65, unless the context otherwise requires;
        (1) "Municipal convention hall" means a
    
municipally-owned building or auditorium with all necessary adjuncts thereto, including but not limited to hotels, restaurants, and gift shops, that is used, licensed, or leased for definite short periods of time for assemblages of people. "Municipal convention hall" also means a building or auditorium with all necessary adjuncts thereto that will become municipally-owned at a date certain.
        (2) "Municipal convention hall purposes" means the
    
municipal corporate purposes defined and designated in this Division 65.
    The objects and purposes defined and set forth in this Division 65 are municipal corporate objects and purposes.
(Source: P.A. 92-774, eff. 1-1-03.)

65 ILCS 5/11-65-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-65-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-65-2)
    Sec. 11-65-2. Every municipality that has a population exceeding 40,000; and every municipality with a population of 12,500 or more but less than 25,000 that (i) is located in a county with a population of 250,000 or more but less than 260,000 and (ii) does not levy a property tax; has the power to acquire, construct, manage, control, maintain, and operate within its corporate limits a municipal convention hall or halls.
(Source: P.A. 91-682, eff. 1-26-00; 92-774, eff. 1-1-03.)

65 ILCS 5/11-65-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-65-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-65-3)
    Sec. 11-65-3. Every such municipality may acquire by dedication, gift, lease, contract, purchase, or condemnation all property and rights, necessary or proper, within the corporate limits of the municipality, for municipal convention hall purposes, and for these purposes may (1) appropriate money, (2) levy and collect taxes, (3) borrow money on the credit of the municipality, and (4) issue bonds therefor.
    In all cases where property is acquired or sought to be acquired by condemnation, the procedure shall be, as nearly as may be, like that provided for the exercise of the right of eminent domain under the Eminent Domain Act.
(Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)

65 ILCS 5/11-65-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-65-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-65-4)
    Sec. 11-65-4. All appropriations and bond issues for the use of such a municipal convention hall shall be made by the corporate authorities in the manner provided by law. All warrants upon which any portion of these funds are to be paid out shall bear the signature of such officials as may be designated by the corporate authorities.
(Source: P.A. 92-774, eff. 1-1-03.)

65 ILCS 5/11-65-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-65-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-65-5)
    Sec. 11-65-5. The corporate authorities, in the manner and at the time provided by law, shall provide by ordinance for the collection of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the interest on bonds issued under this Division 65 as it falls due, and also to pay the principal thereof as it falls due, unless the bonds are to be payable from sources other than a tax levy.
    Except that the corporate authorities of any municipality A) with a population of 12,500 or more but less than 25,000 that i) is located in a county with a population of 250,000 or more but less than 260,000 and ii) does not levy a property tax; or B) with a population between 40,000 and 75,000 shall not levy a property tax for purposes of this Division 65.
(Source: P.A. 91-682, eff. 1-26-00; 92-774, eff. 1-1-03.)

65 ILCS 5/11-65-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-65-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-65-6)
    Sec. 11-65-6. Every such municipality referenced in Section 11-65-2 has the power under this Division 65 to contract for the management of all or any portion of the municipal convention hall, including, but not limited to, long-term multi-year contracts and to license or lease all or any part of the municipal convention hall to assemblages for definite short periods of time, upon such terms and compensation as may be prescribed by the corporate authorities or as may be determined by ordinances, rules, or regulations passed or prescribed by the corporate authorities.
(Source: P.A. 92-774, eff. 1-1-03.)

65 ILCS 5/11-65-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-65-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-65-7)
    Sec. 11-65-7. The corporate authorities, under rules and regulations prescribed by a general ordinance, and not otherwise, may provide for granting the free use of such a municipal convention hall to the inhabitants of the municipality, or to local bodies or organizations existing within the municipality, for civic, patriotic, educational, charitable, or political purposes and also for historic celebrations, free amusements, concerts, entertainments, lectures and discussions.
(Source: P.A. 92-774, eff. 1-1-03.)

65 ILCS 5/11-65-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-65-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-65-8)
    Sec. 11-65-8. The corporate authorities from time to time may establish by ordinance all needful rules and regulations for the management and control of such a municipal convention hall. All these ordinances, for the violation of which fines are imposed shall be published in the same manner and form as is required for other ordinances of the municipality, and these ordinances may be printed in book or pamphlet form in such manner as the corporate authorities shall direct. Rules established by these ordinances shall be brought to the notice of the public by being posted in conspicuous places in the municipal convention hall. When these ordinances are printed in book or pamphlet form, and purport to be published by authority of the corporate authorities, the book or pamphlet shall be received in all courts as evidence of the contents of these ordinances, and of the passage and publication thereof as of the dates therein mentioned, without further proof.
(Source: P.A. 92-774, eff. 1-1-03.)

65 ILCS 5/11-65-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-65-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-65-9)
    Sec. 11-65-9. Every municipality owning and operating such a municipal convention hall shall keep books of account for the municipal convention hall separate and distinct from other municipal accounts and in such manner as to show the true and complete financial standing and results of the municipal ownership and operation. These accounts shall be so kept as to show: (1) the actual cost to the municipality of maintenance, extension, and improvement, (2) all operating expenses of every description, (3) if water or other service is furnished for the use of the municipal convention hall without charge, as nearly as possible, the value of that service, and also the value of any use or service rendered by the municipal convention hall to the municipality without charge, (4) reasonable allowances for interest, depreciation, and insurance, and (5) estimates of the amount of taxes that would be chargeable against the property if owned by a private corporation. The corporate authorities shall publish a report annually showing the financial results, in the form specified in this section, of the municipal ownership and operation in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality.
    The accounts of the convention hall shall be examined at least once a year by a licensed Certified Public Accountant permitted to perform audits under the Illinois Public Accounting Act who shall report to the corporate authorities the results of his examination. This accountant shall be selected as the corporate authorities may direct, and he shall receive for his services such compensation, to be paid out of the revenue from the municipal convention hall, as the corporate authorities may prescribe.
(Source: P.A. 94-465, eff. 8-4-05.)

65 ILCS 5/11-65-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-65-10)
    Sec. 11-65-10. Public-facilities corporations authorized.
    (a) Each municipality referenced in Section 11-65-2 is authorized to incorporate a public-facilities corporation to exercise, as business agent of the municipality, the powers of the municipality set forth in Section 11-65-2, Section 11-65-6, and Section 11-65-7, and also the power of the municipality to acquire by dedication, gift, lease, contract, or purchase all property and rights, necessary or proper, within the corporate limits of the municipality, for municipal convention hall purposes.
    (b) In this Division 65, unless the context otherwise requires, a "public-facilities corporation" means an Illinois not-for-profit corporation whose purpose is charitable and civic, organized solely for the purpose of (i) acquiring a site or sites appropriate for a municipal convention hall; (ii) constructing, building, and equipping thereon a municipal convention hall; and (iii) collecting the revenues therefrom, entirely without profit to the public-facilities corporation, its officers, or directors. A public-facilities corporation shall assist the municipality it serves in the municipality's essential governmental purposes.
    (c) The municipality shall retain control of the public-facilities corporation by means of the municipality's expressed legal right, set forth in the articles of incorporation of the public-facilities corporation, to appoint, remove, and replace the members of the board of directors of the public-facilities corporation. The directors and officers of the public-facilities corporation shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for their reasonable expenses that are incurred on behalf of the public-facilities corporation. Upon retirement or redemption of any bonds or other debt instruments issued by the public-facilities corporation in connection with the development of the municipal convention hall, the legal title to the municipal convention hall shall be transferred to the municipality without any further consideration by or on behalf of the municipality.
    (d) The municipality may designate a public-facilities corporation to include a facility that operates for the benefit of multiple units of local government through a management board created by a duly executed intergovernmental cooperation agreement and ratified by each duly elected board.
(Source: P.A. 98-109, eff. 7-25-13.)

65 ILCS 5/11-65-15

    (65 ILCS 5/11-65-15)
    Sec. 11-65-15. Exemption from use and occupation taxes. No tax is imposed under the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, or the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act upon the use or sale of tangible personal property sold to a public-facilities corporation for purposes of constructing or furnishing a municipal convention hall.
(Source: P.A. 95-672, eff. 10-11-07.)

65 ILCS 5/11-65-20

    (65 ILCS 5/11-65-20)
    Sec. 11-65-20. Exemptions from property taxation. All real property and the municipal convention hall owned by the public-facilities corporation is exempt from property taxation.
(Source: P.A. 95-672, eff. 10-11-07.)

65 ILCS 5/11-65-25

    (65 ILCS 5/11-65-25)
    Sec. 11-65-25. Tax exemptions for existing public-facilities corporations. If, before the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly, a municipality has incorporated a public-facilities corporation and the public-facilities corporation complies with the requirements set forth in Section 11-65-10, then, for all purposes:
        (1) No tax is imposed under the Use Tax Act, the
    
Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, or the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act upon the use or sale of tangible personal property sold to a public-facilities corporation for purposes of constructing or furnishing a municipal convention hall; and
        (2) all real property and the municipal convention
    
hall owned by the public-facilities corporation is exempt from property taxation.
(Source: P.A. 95-672, eff. 10-11-07.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 66

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 66 heading)
DIVISION 66. COLISEUMS IN CITIES AND VILLAGES
OF LESS THAN 500,000

65 ILCS 5/11-66-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-66-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-66-1)
    Sec. 11-66-1. Every city and village with a population of less than 500,000 in the manner provided in this Division 66, may establish and maintain a municipal coliseum to be used for general educational and amusement purposes for the benefit of its inhabitants. For this purpose, the corporate authorities may levy a tax not to exceed .25% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, on all the taxable property of the municipality, for the establishment of such a coliseum, and thereafter may annually levy a tax not to exceed .05% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, on all the taxable property of the municipality, for the maintenance thereof. Those taxes shall be levied and collected in like manner as other taxes of the municipality are levied and collected for municipal purposes. This tax when collected shall be paid to the municipal treasurer and shall be designated as the municipal coliseum fund. This tax shall be in addition to all other taxes which the municipality is now or may be hereafter authorized to levy and collect, and shall be in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general purposes as provided by Section 8-3-1.
    The foregoing limitations upon tax rates may be increased or decreased according to the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-66-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-66-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-66-2)
    Sec. 11-66-2. Whenever 100 or more electors of a specified municipality present a written petition to the municipal clerk asking that an annual tax be levied for the establishment and maintenance of a municipal coliseum in the municipality, the municipal clerk shall certify the proposition for submission to the electors of the municipality at an election in accordance with the general election law.
    The question shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall an annual tax be levied
for the establishment and               YES
maintenance of a municipal         ---------------------------
coliseum in the city (or                NO
village) of ....?
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(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/11-66-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-66-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-66-3)
    Sec. 11-66-3. If a majority of all votes cast at the election are in favor of the tax levy for a municipal coliseum, the corporate authorities, in the next annual tax levy, shall include a tax not to exceed .25% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, on all the taxable property of the municipality for the establishment of a municipal coliseum in the municipality, and thereafter may annually levy a tax not to exceed .05% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, on all the taxable property of the municipality, for the maintenance thereof and for the payment for the use of any money loaned or advanced to the municipality for the purpose of buying a site and building the municipal coliseum, and for the repayment of any money so loaned or advanced. Payment for the use of money so loaned or advanced shall be in such form and manner as the board of directors may determine, and the amount so paid shall not exceed 5% annually on any money so loaned or advanced. The corporate authorities of such a municipality, when real estate owned by the municipality is not necessary for any other municipal purpose, may authorize the use of the real estate for the municipal coliseum.
    The foregoing limitations upon tax rates may be increased or decreased according to the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 86-1028.)

65 ILCS 5/11-66-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-66-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-66-4)
    Sec. 11-66-4. Whenever a one year period has elapsed after which a municipal coliseum has been sold by the municipality and during which the tax authorized by this Division 66 has not been levied, the municipal authorities may pass an ordinance transferring the unobligated balance in the municipal coliseum fund to the general corporate fund.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-66-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-66-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-66-5)
    Sec. 11-66-5. Whenever a specified municipality decides to establish and maintain a municipal coliseum, the mayor or president of the municipality, with the approval of the corporate authorities, shall appoint a board of 3 directors. None of the directors shall hold any other office with the government of the municipality, and all of them shall be citizens of the municipality and chosen with reference to their special fitness for the office. The first board of directors shall hold office, one for one year, one for 2 years, and the third for 3 years, from and after the first day of July following their appointment. At their first regular meeting after their appointment they shall cast lots for the respective terms. Annually thereafter, before the first of July of each year, the mayor or president shall appoint one director to take the place of the retiring director. These subsequent appointees shall hold office for a period of 3 years. All directors shall hold office until their respective successors are appointed. The mayor or president, with the approval of the corporate authorities, may remove any director for misconduct in office or neglect of duty. Vacancies in the board of directors, however occasioned, shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in like manner as original appointments.
    No director at any time, either directly or indirectly, shall be interested in any contract with the board or in the purchase or sale of any supplies or materials used in the building or maintenance of the municipal coliseum. No director shall receive compensation for his services as director.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-66-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-66-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-66-6)
    Sec. 11-66-6. These directors shall meet immediately after their appointment and organize by the election of one of their members as president and one as secretary. The president and secretary shall have the duties usually performed by such officers of similar boards. After the organization the board of directors shall make and adopt such by-laws, rules, and regulations for their own guidance, for the transaction of the business of the board, and for the management of the municipal coliseum as they may deem expedient. These by-laws, rules and regulations shall not be inconsistent with this Division 66. Subject to the approval of the corporate authorities, the board of directors may build, erect, construct, and equip a municipal coliseum for the uses designated in this Division 66, and may purchase or lease such real estate, and perform all such acts as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish that purpose. The board shall have exclusive care, custody, and management of the municipal coliseum after it is constructed, and the exclusive control of the expenditure of all money collected to the credit of the municipal coliseum fund. No money shall be drawn by the board from the municipal treasurer, except upon order of the board and upon checks or vouchers drawn upon the municipal treasurer, and signed by the president and secretary of the board.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-66-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-66-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-66-7)
    Sec. 11-66-7. Subject to the approval of the corporate authorities, the board of directors, for the purpose of assisting in establishing a municipal coliseum, has the power to borrow money on the coliseum property, and to issue bonds secured by mortgage or deed of trust on that property. These bonds shall mature on or before 20 years from the date of their issuance, and shall draw interest at a rate of not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, payable semi-annually. The board may negotiate and sell these bonds at not less than par and accrued interest. These bonds and all interest coupons attached thereto may be executed by the board, and the mortgage or deed of trust securing them shall be executed by the municipality through its proper officers. All proceeds arising from these bonds shall be paid to the municipal treasurer, and by him deposited to the credit of the municipal coliseum fund, and the proceeds shall be used only for the establishment of such a municipal coliseum. Out of the annual tax levy the board of directors shall provide a sinking fund for the retirement of these bonds when they become due.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts. Any bonds issued under this Section as limited bonds as defined in Section 3 of the Local Government Debt Reform Act shall comply with the requirements of the Bond Issue Notification Act.
    The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 89-655, eff. 1-1-97.)

65 ILCS 5/11-66-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-66-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-66-8)
    Sec. 11-66-8. The board of directors of a municipal coliseum shall make a full report of receipts and expenditures to the corporate authorities annually on or before July first of each year, and annually, prior to the passage of the annual appropriation ordinance and tax levy ordinance by the corporate authorities, shall report and certify to the corporate authorities the amount of money appropriated by them for the ensuing year, and the items thereof, and the amount of money necessary to be raised by taxation for the maintenance of the municipal coliseum.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-66-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-66-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-66-9)
    Sec. 11-66-9. Every municipal coliseum shall be for the free use and benefit of the inhabitants of the municipality wherein the coliseum is established, for lectures, concerts, public assemblies, other general educational purposes, and for the purpose of maintaining free amusements and entertainments. All of these uses shall be subject to such reasonable rules and regulations as the board of directors may adopt in order to render the use of the property of the greatest benefit to the greatest number. The board of directors has the power to temporarily lease the coliseum, when not in use for public purposes, for any reasonable and legitimate private use, on such terms as they may prescribe. When so temporarily leased, an admission fee may be charged by the lessees. All rentals received shall be paid to the municipal treasurer, and by him deposited to the credit of the municipal coliseum fund.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-66-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-66-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-66-10)
    Sec. 11-66-10. The board of directors, with the approval of the corporate authorities may acquire a site for a municipal coliseum by condemnation in the name of the municipality. Any proceeding to condemn for this purpose shall be maintained and conducted in the manner provided for the exercise of the right of eminent domain under the Eminent Domain Act.
(Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)

65 ILCS 5/11-66-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-66-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-66-11)
    Sec. 11-66-11. All municipal coliseums established and maintained under "An Act to enable cities and villages having a population not to exceed five hundred thousand (500,000), to establish and maintain public and municipal coliseums," approved June 27, 1913, as amended, which were in existence immediately prior to January 1, 1942, shall be treated as properly established under this Division 66 and may be continued to be maintained under this Division 66. All cities and villages whose electors have approved the levy of an annual tax for a public municipal coliseum under that Act may continue to levy the tax under this Division 66 without submitting the question of its levy to the electors for approval.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 67

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 67 heading)
DIVISION 67. COLISEUMS IN MUNICIPALITIES OF
75,000 OR LESS

65 ILCS 5/11-67-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-67-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-67-1)
    Sec. 11-67-1. Subject to a referendum vote, any municipality having a population of 75,000 or less, may acquire, construct, manage, control, maintain, and operate within its corporate limits a municipal coliseum with all necessary adjuncts thereto.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-67-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-67-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-67-2)
    Sec. 11-67-2. Whenever, in a specified municipality not less than 5% of the electors voting at the last preceding general municipal election petition the municipal clerk for the submission to a referendum vote the proposition of establishing and maintaining a municipal coliseum, the municipal clerk shall certify the proposition for submission at an election in accordance with the general election law. The proposition shall be substantially in the following form:
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    Shall the city (or village or            YES
incorporated town) of .... establish    ----------------------
and maintain a municipal coliseum?           NO
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    If a majority of the votes cast upon the proposition are in favor thereof, a municipal coliseum shall be established and maintained in that municipality.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/11-67-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-67-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-67-3)
    Sec. 11-67-3. Every such municipality has the power to acquire by dedication, gift, lease, contract, or purchase, all property and rights, necessary or proper, within the corporate limits of the municipality for municipal coliseum purposes.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-67-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-67-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-67-4)
    Sec. 11-67-4. Every such municipality has the power to levy and collect taxes for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a municipal coliseum. However, any tax levied to establish and maintain such a coliseum shall not exceed .025% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all taxable property within that municipality.
    These taxes shall be in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general purposes under Section 8-3-1.
    The foregoing limitation upon tax rate may be increased or decreased according to the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-67-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-67-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-67-5)
    Sec. 11-67-5. Every such municipality has the power to borrow money on the credit of the municipality and to issue bonds, in the manner provided by law, for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a municipal coliseum. But no issue of bonds shall be valid unless the proposition of issuing the bonds is first certified by the municipal clerk and submitted to the electors of the municipality and is approved by a majority of those voting on the proposition. The proposition shall be substantially in the following form:
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    Shall bonds for the purpose of
establishing and maintaining a                   YES
municipal coliseum, in the amount            -----------------
of $....(insert amount), be issued               NO
by the ....(insert name of municipality)?
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    Each year after bonds are issued under this Division 67 and until all bonds so issued are retired, there shall be included in and added to the taxes levied for municipal purposes, a direct annual tax for an amount sufficient to pay the interest as it accrues on each bond so issued, and also to pay the principal of these bonds at par value, as the bonds respectively fall due. Any tax levied to pay off any bond issue hereafter approved shall not exceed .05% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, upon the taxable property within the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489; 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-67-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-67-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-67-6)
    Sec. 11-67-6. Every such municipality which establishes and owns a municipal coliseum has the power to license or lease all or any part of the coliseum to assemblages for definite short periods of time, upon such terms and compensation as may be prescribed by the corporate authorities or as may be determined by ordinances, rules, or regulations passed or prescribed by the corporate authorities.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-67-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-67-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-67-7)
    Sec. 11-67-7. The corporate authorities may provide for granting the free use of such a municipal coliseum to the inhabitants of the municipality, or to local bodies or organizations existing within the municipality, for civic, patriotic, educational, charitable, or political purposes and also for historic celebrations, free amusements, concerts, entertainments, lectures, and discussions.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-67-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-67-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-67-8)
    Sec. 11-67-8. The corporate authorities from time to time may establish by ordinance all needful rules and regulations for the management and control of such a municipal coliseum. All these ordinances, for the violation of which fines are imposed, shall be published in the same manner and form as is required for other ordinances of the municipality, and these ordinances may be printed in book or pamphlet form in such manner as the corporate authorities shall direct. Rules established by these ordinances shall be brought to the notice of the public by being posted in conspicuous places in the coliseum. When these ordinances are printed in book or pamphlet form, and purport to be published by authority of the corporate authorities of a designated municipality, the book or pamphlet shall be received in all courts as evidence of the contents of these ordinances, and of the passage and publication thereof as of the date therein mentioned, without further proof.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-67-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-67-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-67-9)
    Sec. 11-67-9. Every municipality owning and operating such a municipal coliseum shall keep books of account for the coliseum separate and distinct from other municipal accounts and in such manner as to show the true and complete financial standing and results of the municipal ownership and operation. These accounts shall be so kept as to show: (1) the actual cost to the municipality of maintenance, extension, and improvement, (2) all operating expenses of every description, (3) if water or other service is furnished for the use of the municipal coliseum without charge, as nearly as possible, the value of that service, and also the value of any use or service rendered by the municipal coliseum to the municipality without charge, (4) reasonable allowances for interest, depreciation, and insurance, and (5) estimates of the amount of taxes that would be chargeable against that property if owned by a private corporation. The corporate authorities shall have printed annually for public distribution, a report showing the financial results, in the form specified in this section, of the municipal ownership and operation.
    The accounts of the municipal coliseum shall be examined at least once a year by a licensed Certified Public Accountant permitted to perform audits under the Illinois Public Accounting Act, who shall report to the corporate authorities the results of his examination. This accountant shall be selected as the corporate authorities may direct, and he shall receive for his services such compensation, to be paid out of the revenue from the municipal coliseum, as the corporate authorities may prescribe.
(Source: P.A. 94-465, eff. 8-4-05.)

65 ILCS 5/11-67-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-67-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-67-10)
    Sec. 11-67-10. If a majority of the electors voting on the proposition in any municipality have voted for a municipal coliseum under "An Act to enable cities, villages and incorporated towns having a population of seventy-five thousand or less, to establish and maintain municipal coliseums," approved May 19, 1927, as amended, that municipality has the same powers and is subject to the same duties as a municipality whose electors approve the establishment and maintenance of a municipal coliseum under this Division 67. If a majority of the electors voting on the proposition in any municipality have voted for the issuance of bonds or obligations under that Act, that municipality has the same powers and is subject to the same duties as a municipality whose electors approve the issuance of bonds under this Division 67.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 68

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 68 heading)
DIVISION 68. STADIUMS AND ATHLETIC FIELDS
IN CITIES

65 ILCS 5/11-68-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-68-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-68-1)
    Sec. 11-68-1. For the purpose of promoting the health and welfare of its citizens, any city with a population of more than 30,000 whose corporate limits coincide with the limits of the township in which the city is located, subject to a referendum vote, may acquire and improve not to exceed 10 acres of land, within or without the city, to be set apart, held, and maintained as a stadium and athletic field for the use of the public.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-68-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-68-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-68-2)
    Sec. 11-68-2. Whenever, in such a city, not less than 100 of its electors petition the city clerk for submission to a referendum vote the proposition of acquiring and maintaining a stadium and athletic field, the proposition shall be certified by the city clerk and submitted at an election in accordance with the general election law. The proposition shall be substantially in the following form:
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    Shall the city of ..............       YES
 acquire  and  maintain  a stadium    ------------------------
 and athletic field?                       NO
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(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/11-68-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-68-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-68-3)
    Sec. 11-68-3. If a majority of the votes cast on the specified proposition are in favor of acquiring and maintaining a stadium and athletic field, a board of 5 stadium and athletic field commissioners shall be elected at the next regular election for such officers as provided in the general election law. The election for said commissioners shall be governed by the general election law. Two of the commissioners shall hold office for one year; 3 shall hold office for 2 years. Their respective terms shall be determined by lot. Successors shall be elected for a term of 2 years. Vacancies occurring in the board shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointments of the mayor. The commissioners shall serve without compensation.
    The board of commissioners shall organize by electing one of their number chairman and one secretary. They shall keep a record of their proceedings, which, at all reasonable times, shall be open to inspection.
(Source: P.A. 81-1490.)

65 ILCS 5/11-68-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-68-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-68-4)
    Sec. 11-68-4. The board of stadium and athletic field commissioners elected pursuant to the provisions of this Division 68 shall:
    (1) select a suitable site of not more than 10 acres in area, within or without the city, for a stadium and athletic field for the city;
    (2) acquire title to the site so selected by accepting a donation or legacy or by purchase or condemnation under the eminent domain laws of this State;
    (3) erect a stadium on the site so selected and lay it out as an athletic field for the use of the public;
    (4) maintain, manage, and control the stadium and athletic field and make and enforce proper rules and regulations for its beneficial use.
(Source: P.A. 83-388.)

65 ILCS 5/11-68-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-68-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-68-5)
    Sec. 11-68-5. Bonds of a city for raising funds to acquire or to improve or to acquire and improve a stadium and athletic field may be issued in the following manner:
    Whenever 100 or more electors of any specified city, which has elected a board of stadium and athletic field commissioners, file a written petition in the office of the city clerk, asking that the proposition be submitted to authorize the issuance of bonds for the purpose of providing for the acquiring or improving or acquiring and improving of a stadium and athletic field for the city, and the petition designates the amount of bonds proposed to be issued, the city clerk shall certify the question of issuing bonds for that purpose, to the amount named in the petition for submission at an election in accordance with the general election law. The notice of the referendum shall state the amount of bonds proposed to be issued.
    The proposition shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall stadium and athletic
field bonds of the city of              YES
.... be issued to the amount
of $.... for the purpose of         --------------------------
acquiring (or improving, or
acquiring and improving) a              NO
stadium and athletic field?
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    If a majority of the votes cast upon this proposition are in favor of the issuance of the bonds, the stadium and athletic field commissioners of the city shall issue bonds of the city, not exceeding the amount voted upon at this election. The bonds shall mature not more than 20 years after the date of their issuance and shall be in denominations of $100 or any multiple thereof, and shall bear interest, evidenced by coupons, at a rate not exceeding the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, payable semi-annually, as shall be determined by the board of stadium and athletic field commissioners. These bonds shall be sold at not less than par and the proceeds thereof used solely for the purpose of acquiring or improving a stadium and athletic field for the city.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/11-68-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-68-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-68-6)
    Sec. 11-68-6. For the purpose of providing a fund for the maintenance and development of the stadium and athletic field and for the purpose of retiring stadium and athletic field bonds, the board of stadium and athletic field commissioners of any city have the power to levy an annual tax of not more than .075% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of the taxable property of the city, which shall be levied and collected at the time and in the manner that other taxes are required to be levied and collected. This tax, when levied and collected, shall be used to retire stadium and athletic field bonds and shall be applied to the expenses of maintenance and development of any stadium and athletic field theretofore acquired by the city.
    The foregoing limitation upon tax rate may be increased or decreased according to the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-68-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-68-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-68-7)
    Sec. 11-68-7. Any stadium and athletic field which was acquired by such a city and which, immediately prior to January 1, 1942, was being maintained under "An Act to authorize the establishment and maintenance of stadium and athletic fields in cities, having a population of more than thirty thousand, the corporate limits of which coincide with the township limits in which said cities are located," approved June 27, 1921, as amended, shall be treated as if acquired under this Division 68 and may be continued to be maintained under this Division 68.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 69

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 69 heading)
DIVISION 69. JOINT OWNERSHIP OF MUNICIPAL
BUILDINGS

65 ILCS 5/11-69-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-69-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-69-1)
    Sec. 11-69-1. Whenever the territories of any 2 or more municipalities in the State of Illinois comprise the same or partly the same territory, the municipalities concerned have the power jointly to purchase land and to construct buildings and all necessary appurtenances within their common corporate limits, and to own, operate, and maintain the land and buildings jointly with one another, for their joint municipal purposes, on terms and conditions to be agreed upon by the municipalities. Such municipalities have the power to exercise the right of eminent domain by condemnation proceedings in conformity with the provisions of the constitution and statutes of the state for the acquirement of property, advantageous or desirable for joint municipal purposes.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-69-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-69-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-69-2)
    Sec. 11-69-2. The purpose of Section 11-69-1 is for the benefit of municipalities with common territory and whose building needs can be most efficiently and economically handled by joint buildings for the several municipalities. Section 11-69-1 shall be liberally construed to give effect to these purposes.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 70

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 70 heading)
DIVISION 70. TAX FOR RESTORATION OF PUBLIC
BUILDINGS DAMAGED BY STORM OR FIRE

65 ILCS 5/11-70-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-70-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-70-1)
    Sec. 11-70-1. In any municipality, whether incorporated under general law or special charter, in which the municipal hall, or any municipal jail or police station, fire department house, or public library is destroyed or seriously impaired by storm or fire, the corporate authorities, in order to rebuild or restore any such building, thus destroyed or seriously impaired, may levy an annual tax for not exceeding 10 successive years of not exceeding .08333% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, on all of the taxable property in the municipality. This tax shall be levied and collected in the same manner as the general taxes of that municipality and shall be known as the public building restoration fund tax. This tax shall not be included in the aggregate amount of taxes as limited by Section 8-3-1, or by any provision of any special charter under which such a municipality is now operating.
    The foregoing limitation upon tax rates in municipalities of less than 1,000,000 population may be increased or decreased according to the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-70-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-70-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-70-2)
    Sec. 11-70-2. Whenever the corporate authorities of any municipality designated in Section 11-70-1 decides to rebuild or restore any of the specified buildings, it shall make provision therefor by an ordinance. This ordinance shall also state the number of years, not exceeding 10, that this annual public building restoration fund tax shall be levied, and the per cent, not exceeding .08333 on all of the taxable property in the municipality. This tax shall be included in the annual appropriation and tax levy ordinances of such a municipality for the years that it can be levied under the provisions of this section and Section 11-70-1.
    The foregoing limitation upon tax rates in municipalities of less than 1,000,000 population may be increased or decreased according to the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 76-1236.)

65 ILCS 5/11-70-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-70-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-70-3)
    Sec. 11-70-3. All money received from this public building restoration fund tax shall be deposited in the municipal treasury to the credit of that fund. All money so received shall be kept separate and apart from other money of the municipality, and shall not be used or paid out for any other purpose than that of paying the cost of rebuilding or restoring the specified public buildings destroyed or seriously impaired by storm or fire, until all of the costs have been discharged. If the money so received can not be used annually to pay the cost but accumulates, the corporate authorities may invest this money in good interest-paying securities, until the money is needed for the payment of the costs of the rebuilding or restoration.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 2685.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 71

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 71 heading)
PARKING FACILITIES

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 71

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 71 heading)
DIVISION 71. OFF-STREET PARKING

65 ILCS 5/11-71-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-71-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-71-1)
    Sec. 11-71-1. Any municipality is hereby authorized to:
        (a) Acquire by purchase or otherwise, own, construct,
    
equip, manage, control, erect, improve, extend, maintain and operate motor vehicle parking lot or lots, garage or garages constructed on, above and/or below ground level, public off-street parking facilities for motor vehicles, parking meters, and any other revenue producing facilities, hereafter referred to as parking facilities, necessary or incidental to the regulation, control and parking of motor vehicles, as the corporate authorities may from time to time find the necessity therefor exists, and for that purpose may acquire property of any and every kind or description, whether real, personal or mixed, by gift, purchase or otherwise. Any municipality which has provided or does provide for the creation of a plan commission under Division 12 of this Article 11 shall submit to and receive the approval of the plan commission before establishing or operating any such parking facilities;
        (b) Maintain, improve, extend and operate any such
    
parking facilities and charge for the use thereof;
        (c) Enter into contracts dealing in any manner with
    
the objects and purposes of this Division 71, including the leasing of space on, or in connection with, parking meters for advertising purposes. Any contract for such advertising shall prohibit any interference with traffic control, shall prohibit placing any advertising sign or device on parking meters that exceeds the dimensions of 8 by 12 inches and shall contain such other provisions as the corporate authorities deem necessary in the public interest. All revenues derived from any such contract shall be used exclusively for traffic regulation and maintenance of streets within the municipality;
        (d) Acquire sites, buildings and facilities by gift,
    
lease, contract, purchase or condemnation under power of eminent domain, and pledge the revenues thereof for the payment of any revenue bonds issued for such purpose as provided in this Division 71. In all cases where property or rights are acquired or sought to be acquired by condemnation, the procedure shall be, as nearly as may be, like that provided for the exercise of the right of eminent domain under the Eminent Domain Act, and the fee or such lesser interest in land may be acquired as the municipality may deem necessary;
        (e) Finance the acquisition, construction,
    
maintenance and/or operation of such parking facilities by means of general tax funds, special assessments, special taxation, revenue bonds, parking fees, special charges, rents or by any combination of such methods; and
        (f) Borrow money and issue and sell revenue bonds in
    
such amount or amounts as the corporate authorities may determine for the purpose of acquiring, completing, erecting, constructing, equipping, improving, extending, maintaining or operating any or all of its parking facilities, and refund and refinance the same from time to time as often as it shall be advantageous and to the public interest to do so.
    If any part of the financing of the acquisition and/or construction of such parking facilities is done by means of special assessments or special taxation, the provisions of Division 2 of Article 9 of this Code shall be followed with respect to the special assessments or special taxation for such purpose.
(Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)

65 ILCS 5/11-71-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-71-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-71-2)
    Sec. 11-71-2. All bonds issued under authority of this Division 71 shall bear interest at not more than the greater of (i) the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, or (ii) 8% per annum and may be sold by the corporate authorities in such manner as they deem best in the public interest. However, such bonds shall be sold at such price that the interest cost of the proceeds therefrom will not exceed the greater of (i) the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, or (ii) 8% per annum, based on the average maturity of such bonds, and computed according to standard tables of bond values. Such bonds shall be payable solely and only from the revenues to be derived from the operation of any or all of its parking facilities and shall be secured by a pledge of the revenues of any or all of its parking facilities, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (c) of Section 11-71-1.
    Such bonds when issued shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the Law Merchant and the Uniform Commercial Code. Such bonds may bear such date or dates and may mature at such time or times, not exceeding 30 years from their date or dates, and may be in such form, carry such registration privilege, may be payable at such place or places, may be subject to such terms of redemption, prior to maturity, with or without premium, as so stated on the face of the bond, and contain such terms and covenants, all as may be provided by ordinance authorizing the issuance of such bonds. Such bonds shall be executed by such officers as the corporate authorities shall designate in the ordinance. Any bonds bearing the signatures of officers in office at the date of signing thereof shall be valid and binding for all purposes, notwithstanding that before delivery thereof any or all such persons whose signatures appear thereon shall cease to be such officers.
    Each such bond shall state upon its face that it is payable solely and only from the proceeds derived from the operation of the parking facility or facilities, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (c) of Section 11-71-1, and shall state upon its face that it does not constitute an obligation of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation or provision.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/11-71-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-71-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-71-3)
    Sec. 11-71-3. The corporate authorities of any such municipality availing of the provisions of this Division 71, other than that concerning advertising on parking meters, shall adopt an ordinance describing in a general way the contemplated project and refer to plans and specifications therefor, which shall be placed on file in the office of the clerk of such municipality, and which shall be open for the inspection of the public. Such ordinance shall state the estimated cost of such project, and the method or methods of financing such project and the amount or proportion of cost of such project to be financed by each of such methods. If part or all of such project is to be financed by means of revenue bonds, the ordinance also shall fix the amount of the revenue bonds proposed to be issued, the maturity or maturities, the interest rate, and all details in respect thereof and shall contain such covenants and restrictions as may be deemed necessary or advisable by the corporate authorities. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such ordinance shall contain such provisions as may be determined by the corporate authorities as to:
    (a) The issuance of additional revenue bonds that may thereafter be issued payable from the revenues derived from the operation of any such parking facilities and for the payment of the principal and interest upon such bonds;
    (b) The regulation as to the use of any such parking facilities to assure the maximum use or occupancy thereof;
    (c) The kind and amount of insurance to be carried, including use and occupancy insurance, the cost of which shall be payable only from the revenues to be derived from the project;
    (d) Operation, maintenance, management, accounting and auditing, and the keeping of records, reports and audits of any such parking facilities;
    (e) The obligation of the municipality to maintain the project in good condition and to operate the same in an economical and efficient manner;
    (f) Such other provisions as may be deemed necessary or desirable to assure a successful and profitable operation of the project and prompt payment of principal of and interest upon any revenue bonds so authorized.
    If any part of such project is to be financed by means of special assessments or special taxation, any ordinances or other procedures required under Division 2 of Article 9 of this Code shall be adopted and followed.
    After the ordinance has been adopted and approved, it shall be published once in a newspaper published and having general circulation in such municipality, or if there be no such newspaper published in such municipality, then the ordinance should be posted in at least 5 of the most public places in such municipality, and shall become effective 10 days after publication or posting thereof.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 2256.)

65 ILCS 5/11-71-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-71-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-71-4)
    Sec. 11-71-4. Whenever bonds are issued as provided by this Division 71, it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities to establish charges and fees for the use of any such parking facilities sufficient at all times to pay maintenance and operation costs, and principal of and interest upon such bonds, and all revenues derived from the operation thereof shall be set aside as a separate fund and account and used only as hereinafter provided, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (c) of Section 11-71-1.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-71-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-71-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-71-5)
    Sec. 11-71-5. Whenever revenue bonds are issued under this Division 71, the revenues derived from the operation of the project, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (c) of Section 11-71-1, shall be set aside as collected and be deposited in a separate fund, separate and apart from all other funds of such municipality, and be used in paying the cost of maintenance and operation, paying the principal of and interest upon the bonds of such municipality, issued under this Division 71, and for the transfer of any surplus amounts annually to the general corporate fund of any such municipality only when and in the manner permitted and authorized in accordance with the covenants and provisions and terms of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of any such bonds under the provisions of this Division 71.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-71-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-71-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-71-6)
    Sec. 11-71-6. The provisions of this Division 71 and of any ordinance or other proceeding authorizing the issuance of bonds under this Division 71 shall constitute a contract with the holders of such bonds, and any holder of a bond or bonds, or any of the coupons of any bond or bonds of such municipality, issued under this Division 71, may either by an ordinary civil action, mandamus, injunction or other proceeding, enforce and compel the performance of all duties required by this Division 71, including the making and collecting of sufficient charges and fees for service and use thereof, and the application of income and revenue thereof.
(Source: P.A. 83-345.)

65 ILCS 5/11-71-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-71-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-71-7)
    Sec. 11-71-7. The corporate authorities of any municipality are hereby granted authority to make all reasonable rules and regulations not in conflict with the laws of this state or the ordinances of such municipality regarding the management and control and use of any such parking facility or facilities.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-71-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-71-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-71-8)
    Sec. 11-71-8. The corporate authorities of any such municipality availing of the provisions of this Division 71 are hereby given the authority to lease all or any part of any such parking facilities, and to fix and collect the rentals therefor, and to fix, charge and collect rentals, fees and charges to be paid for the use of the whole or any part of any such parking facilities, and to make contracts for the operation and management of the same, and to provide for the use, management and operation of such lots through lease or by its own employees, or otherwise. However, other than for surface parking lots, no lease for the operation or management of any such parking facilities shall be made for more than one year except to the highest and best bidder after notice requesting bids shall have been given by at least one publication in some newspaper of general circulation published in such municipality, such publication to be made once each week for at least 2 weeks before the date of receiving bids therefor. All income and revenue derived from any such lease or contract shall be deposited in a separate account and used solely and only for the purpose of maintaining and operating the project, and paying the principal of and interest on any revenue bonds issued pursuant to ordinance under the provisions of this Division 71. Further any contract or obligation involving the borrowing of money for such purposes, incurred by any such municipality in the maintenance and operation of any such parking facilities shall be payable solely and only from the revenues derived from the operation of the project.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 2256.)

65 ILCS 5/11-71-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-71-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-71-9)
    Sec. 11-71-9. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (c) of Section 11-71-1, this Division 71 shall not be construed as authorizing any municipality to engage in any proprietary activity at or with any such parking facilities other than the parking of motor vehicles.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-71-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-71-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-71-10)
    Sec. 11-71-10. In addition to the other powers granted in this Division, the corporate authorities may lease the space over any municipally owned parking lot to any person, firm or corporation if the corporate authorities first determine by resolution that such lease is in the best public interest and stating the reasons therefor. Such lease shall be granted by an ordinance and shall not exceed 99 years in length.
    The lease shall specify the purpose for which the leased space may be used. If the purpose is to erect in the space a building or other structure attached to the lot, the lease shall contain a reasonably accurate description of the building to be erected and of the manner in which it shall be imposed upon or around the lot. In such case, the lease shall provide for use by the lessee of such areas of the surface of such lot as may be essential for the support of the building or other structure to be erected as well as for the connection of essential public or private utilities to such building or structure.
    Any building erected in the space leased shall be operated, as far as is practicable, separately from the parking lot owned by the municipality.
    Such lease shall be signed in the name of the municipality by the mayor or president and shall be attested by the municipal clerk under the corporate seal. The lease shall also be executed by the lessee in such manner as may be necessary to bind him. After being so executed, the lease shall be duly acknowledged and thereupon shall be recorded in the office of the recorder of the county in which is located the land involved in the lease.
    If, in the judgment of the corporate authorities, the public interest requires that any building erected in the leased space be removed so that a street, alley, or public place may be restored to its original condition, the lessor municipality may condemn the lessee's interest in the leased space by proceeding in the manner provided for the exercise of the right of eminent domain under the Eminent Domain Act. After payment of such damages as may be fixed in the condemnation proceedings, the municipality may remove all buildings or other structures from the leased space and restore the buildings adjoining the leased space to their original condition.
    Any building or other structure erected above a municipally owned parking lot shall be subject to all property taxes levied on private property within the same taxing authorities unless such building or structure is wholly owned by the municipality and wholly used for governmental purposes.
    No provision of this section shall be construed to abrogate or vary the terms of any mortgage in effect upon the effective date of this amendatory act of 1961 relative to the use of any such parking lot.
(Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)

65 ILCS 5/11-71-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-71-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-71-11)
    Sec. 11-71-11. This Division 71 shall not be construed as authorizing any municipality having a population of 500,000 or more inhabitants to make any expenditure under this Division 71 except from revenue bonds as above provided or from revenues derived from the operation of parking facilities.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 3387.)

65 ILCS 5/11-71-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-71-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-71-12)
    Sec. 11-71-12. In addition to the other powers granted under this Division 71, the corporate authorities of any municipality may, by ordinance, provide for the issuance of its general obligation bonds for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, equipping, and improving motor vehicle parking lots or garages constructed on, above or below ground level or at all such levels, public off-street parking facilities for motor vehicles and other parking facilities necessary or incidental to the regulation, control and parking of motor vehicles. Such facilities may be constructed or located in other public buildings or structures. Such bonds may be used to finance in whole or in part such improvements.
    Bonds issued pursuant to this Section must be payable within 20 years and the interest on such bonds may not exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract. The interest may be made payable at such times (annually or semi-annually) as the ordinance prescribes. Before or at the time of issuance of bonds under this Section, the corporate authorities of the municipality shall provide, by ordinance, for the levy and collection of a direct annual tax upon all the taxable property within the municipality in an amount sufficient to meet the principal and interest of the bonds as they mature, which tax shall be in addition to that otherwise authorized to be levied and collected for corporate purposes. The corporate authorities of the municipality, in determining the costs of such improvements, may include the estimated costs of issuance of such bonds, engineering, inspection, fiscal and legal expenses, and interest which it estimates will accrue during construction period and for 6 months thereafter on money that is borrowed or money that is estimated will be borrowed.
    No bonds may be issued or tax levied under this Section until the question whether such bonds should be issued and such tax levied has been certified by the municipal clerk and submitted to the qualified electors of the municipality at an election in accordance with the general election law and unless a majority of those voting on the proposition approve the issuance of bonds and levy of tax. When providing by ordinance for the bond issue and tax levy, the corporate authorities of the municipality shall also order the submission of the question to the electors.
    If the proposition for issuance of bonds under this Section has been approved, such bonds shall be issued in accordance with Division 4 of Article 8 of this Act.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 72

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 72 heading)
TREES AND FORESTRY

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 72

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 72 heading)
DIVISION 72. PLANTING OF TREES

65 ILCS 5/11-72-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-72-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-72-1)
    Sec. 11-72-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may plant trees upon the streets and other municipal property.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 73

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 73 heading)
DIVISION 73. FORESTRY PROGRAM AND TAX

65 ILCS 5/11-73-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-73-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-73-1)
    Sec. 11-73-1. The corporate authorities of any municipality may levy, annually, a tax of not to exceed .05% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all taxable property therein, for the current year, to provide for the establishment and maintenance of a long term forestry program for the propagation and preservation of community trees and for the removal of dead or diseased trees in the municipality. This tax shall be in addition to all taxes authorized by law to be levied and collected in the municipality and shall be in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general purposes as provided by Section 8-3-1.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-73-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-73-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-73-2)
    Sec. 11-73-2. This Division 73 shall not be in force in any municipality until the question of its adoption is submitted to the electors of the municipality and approved by a majority of those voting on the question. The municipal clerk shall certify the question to the proper election authority shall submit the question at an election in accordance with the general election law.
    The question shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall Division 73 of the
Illinois Municipal Code permitting
municipalities to levy an additional              YES
annual tax of not to exceed 0.05%
for the establishment and maintenance         ----------------
of a long term forestry program
for the propagation and preservation               NO
of community trees and for the removal
of dead or diseased trees be adopted?
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    If a majority of the votes cast on the question are in favor of adopting this Division 73, the Division is adopted. It shall be in force in the adopting municipality for the purpose of the fiscal years succeeding the year in which the election is held.
(Source: P.A. 92-651, eff. 7-11-02.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 73.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 73.1 heading)
DIVISION 73.1. MUNICIPAL AND JOINT MUNICIPAL TREE PLANTING PROGRAMS

65 ILCS 5/11-73.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-73.1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-73.1-1)
    Sec. 11-73.1-1. The following terms whenever used or referred to in this Division shall have the following meanings unless the context requires otherwise:
    (1) "Governing body" means, with respect to a municipality, the council, city council, board of trustees, or other corporate authority of the municipality which exercises the general governmental powers of such municipality.
    (2) "Municipality" means a city, village or incorporated town in the State of Illinois which establishes a municipal tree planting program.
    (3) "Long-term contract" means an agreement with a duration of 10 years or less.
    (4) "Municipal tree planting program" means a plan established by a municipality which provides for the planting of trees on property located within the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 83-1466.)

65 ILCS 5/11-73.1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-73.1-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-73.1-2)
    Sec. 11-73.1-2. Municipal tree planting programs. Any municipality may by ordinance establish a tree planting program. Any municipality or any 2 or more municipalities, contiguous or noncontiguous, may by ordinance adopted by the governing body of each municipality enter into long term contracts with a vendor of trees for the purchase and delivery of such trees as may be necessary and appropriate for, and consistent with, an established tree planting program.
(Source: P.A. 83-1466.)

65 ILCS 5/11-73.1-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-73.1-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-73.1-3)
    Sec. 11-73.1-3. Each municipality shall have full power and authority, subject to the provisions of its charter and laws regarding local finance, to appropriate money for the payment of expenses related to a tree planting program.
(Source: P.A. 83-1466.)

65 ILCS 5/11-73.1-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-73.1-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-73.1-4)
    Sec. 11-73.1-4. A municipality may perform any act authorized by this Division through, or by means of, its officers, agents or employees or by contract with others, including, without limitation, the employment of engineers, landscapers, attorneys and other such consultants as may be required in the judgment of the governing body of the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 84-946.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 74

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 74 heading)
PROCUREMENT OF INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 74

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 74 heading)
DIVISION 74. INDUSTRIAL PROJECT
REVENUE BOND ACT

65 ILCS 5/11-74-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74-1)
    Sec. 11-74-1. This Division 74 may be cited as "The Industrial Project Revenue Bond Act".
(Source: P.A. 77-1453.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74-2)
    Sec. 11-74-2. Whenever used in this Division 74, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
    (1) "Industrial project" means any: (a) capital project, including one or more buildings and other structures, improvements, machinery and equipment whether or not on the same site or sites now existing or hereafter acquired, suitable for use by any manufacturing, industrial, research, transportation or commercial enterprise, including but not limited to use as a factory, mill, processing plant, assembly plant, packaging plant, fabricating plant, office building, industrial distribution center, warehouse, repair, overhaul or service facility, freight terminal, research facility, test facility, railroad facility, or commercial facility, and including also the sites thereof and other rights in land therefor whether improved or unimproved, site preparation and landscaping, and all appurtenances and facilities incidental thereto such as utilities, access roads, railroad sidings, truck docking and similar facilities, parking facilities, dockage, wharfage, and other improvements necessary or convenient thereto; (b) land, buildings, machinery or equipment comprising an addition to or renovation, rehabilitation or improvement of any existing capital project; (c) construction, remodeling or conversion of a structure to be leased to the Illinois Department of Corrections for the purposes of its serving as a correctional institution or facility pursuant to paragraph (c) of Section 3-2-2 of the Unified Code of Corrections; (d) construction, remodeling or conversion of a structure to be leased to the Department of Central Management Services for the purpose of serving as a State facility pursuant to Section 405-320 of the Department of Central Management Services Law; or (e) use or disposal of surplus real estate owned by the municipality.
    (2) "Municipality" includes any city, village or incorporated town in this State.
(Source: P.A. 102-239, eff. 8-3-21.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74-3)
    Sec. 11-74-3. It is hereby determined and declared that the purpose of this Division 74 is to relieve conditions of unemployment, to maintain existing levels of employment, to aid in the rehabilitation of returning veterans, and to encourage the increase of industry and commerce within this State, thereby reducing the evils attendant upon unemployment, to increase the tax base of the various municipalities of this State and to permit municipalities in this State to take as much advantage of the provisions of Section 103 of the United States Internal Revenue Code as is possible, which are all declared and determined to be public purposes and for the public safety, benefit and welfare of the residents of this State.
(Source: P.A. 81-1376.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74-4)
    Sec. 11-74-4. In addition to powers which it may now have, any municipality has the power under this Division 74:
    (1) To construct, acquire by gift, lease or purchase, reconstruct, improve, better or extend, or to finance the construction, acquisition, reconstruction, improvement, betterment, or extension of any industrial project within or without the municipality or partially within or partially without the municipality, but in no event further than 10 miles from the territorial boundaries of such municipality, and to acquire by gift, lease or purchase lands or rights in land in connection therewith.
    (2) To issue its bonds to finance in whole or in part the cost of the acquisition, purchase, construction, reconstruction, improvement, betterment or extension of any industrial project. The municipality need not acquire or hold title to such industrial project. The governing body of the municipality in determining such cost may include all cost and estimated cost of the issuance of such bonds, all engineering, inspection, fiscal and legal expenses, and interest which it is estimated will accrue during the construction period and for 6 months thereafter on money borrowed or which it is estimated will be borrowed pursuant to this Division 74.
    (3) To rent, lease, sell or otherwise dispose of such industrial project to any enterprise, concern or other entity referred to in subsection (1) of Section 11-74-2 or to loan the proceeds of its bonds to any such enterprise, concern or entity (which may include corporations, partnerships or individuals engaged in business or commerce) in such manner that rents or other payments to be derived with respect to the industrial project shall be fixed and revised from time to time so as to produce income and revenues sufficient to provide for the prompt payment of interest upon all bonds issued under this Division 74, and to create a sinking fund to pay the principal of such bonds when due, and to provide for the operation and maintenance of such industrial project and for an adequate depreciation account in connection therewith.
    (4) To pledge to the punctual payment of bonds authorized under this Division 74 and interest thereon the income and revenues to be received with respect to such industrial project (including improvements, betterments or extensions thereto thereafter constructed or acquired) sufficient to pay such bonds and interest as they become due and to create and maintain reasonable reserves therefor.
    (5) To mortgage or grant a security interest in such industrial project in favor of the holder or holders of bonds issued therefor.
    (6) To sell and convey such industrial project, including without limitation the sale and conveyance thereof subject to a mortgage or security interest as provided in this Division 74, for such price and at such time as the governing body of the municipality may determine. However, no sale or conveyance of such industrial project shall ever be made in such manner as to impair the rights or interests of the holder or holders of any bonds issued for the construction, purchase, improvement or extension of any such industrial project.
    (7) To issue its bonds to refund in whole or in part, bonds theretofore issued by such municipality under authority of this Division 74.
    (8) To establish a municipal industrial development commission to exercise those powers enumerated in subsections (1), (3) and (6) and expressly including the power of said industrial development commission to acquire, hold title to, develop and sell real estate to promote and enhance the purpose of this Division 74 as set forth in Section 11-74-3.
    All municipalities shall be exempt from the payment of taxes with respect to property acquired by any municipality pursuant to the provisions of this Division 74 while such property is owned by the municipality, but the occupant of such property shall be subject to taxation as if he were the owner of such property.
(Source: P.A. 84-946.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74-5)
    Sec. 11-74-5. The financing of the construction, acquisition, reconstruction, improvement, betterment or extension of any industrial project may be authorized under this Division 74 and bonds may be authorized to be issued under this Division 74 to provide funds for such purpose or purposes or for the refunding of bonds theretofore issued under this Division 74, by resolution of the corporate authorities which may be adopted at the same meeting at which it is introduced by a majority of all the members thereof then in office and shall take effect immediately upon adoption. The bonds shall bear interest at such rate or rates without regard to any limitation in any other law, payable at such times, may be in one or more series, may bear such date or dates, may mature at such time or times not exceeding 40 years from their respective dates, may be payable in such medium of payment at such place or places, may carry such registration privileges, may be subject to such terms of redemption, may be executed in such manner, may contain such terms, covenants, and conditions, and may be in such form, either coupon or registered, as such resolution or subsequent resolutions may provide. The bonds may be sold in such manner and upon such terms as may be deemed advisable by the corporate authorities. Pending the preparation of the definitive bonds, interim receipts or certificates in such form and with such provisions as the corporate authorities may determine, may be issued to the purchaser or purchasers of bonds sold pursuant to this Division 74. The bonds and interim receipts or certificates are fully negotiable within the meaning and for all purposes of the "Uniform Commercial Code".
(Source: P.A. 82-746.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74-6)
    Sec. 11-74-6. No bonds may be issued under this Division 74 unless the bond issue is approved by the affirmative vote of 3/5 of the corporate authorities.
(Source: P.A. 77-1453.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74-7)
    Sec. 11-74-7. Any resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds under this Division 74 may contain covenants as to (a) the use and disposition of the income and revenues from or with respect to the industrial project for which the bonds are to be issued, including the creation and maintenance of reserves; (b) the issuance of other or additional bonds payable from the income and revenues from or with respect to such industrial project; (c) the maintenance and repair of such industrial project; (d) the insurance to be carried thereon and the use and disposition of insurance moneys; and (e) the terms and conditions upon which the holders of the bonds or any portion thereof or any trustees therefor, are entitled to the appointment of a receiver by a court of competent jurisdiction in such proceedings, and which receiver may enter and take possession of the industrial project if it is then owned by the municipality and lease, sell or otherwise dispose of it and maintain it, prescribe rentals or other payments and collect, receive, and apply all income and revenues thereafter arising therefrom in the same manner and to the same extent as the municipality itself might do. Any resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds under this Division 74 may provide that the principal of and interest on any bonds issued under this Division 74 shall be secured by a mortgage or deed of trust covering such industrial project for which the bonds are issued and may include any improvements or extensions thereafter made. Such mortgage or deed of trust may contain such covenants and agreements to properly safeguard the bonds as may be provided for in the resolution authorizing such bonds but not inconsistent with this Division 74 and shall be executed in the manner as may be provided for in the resolution. A mortgage or deed of trust by which a security interest is created or a financing statement relating thereto need not be filed or recorded under the Uniform Commercial Code, or otherwise, except in the records of the municipality. The provisions of this Division 74 and any such resolution or resolutions and any such mortgage or deed of trust is a contract with the holder or holders of the bonds and continues in effect until the principal of and the interest on the bonds so issued has been fully paid, and the duties of the municipality and its corporate authorities and officers under this Division 74 and any such resolution or resolutions and any such mortgage or deed of trust are enforceable by any bondholder by mandamus, injunction, foreclosure of any such mortgage or deed of trust or other appropriate suit, action or proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(Source: P.A. 83-345.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74-8)
    Sec. 11-74-8. The bonds bearing the signatures of officers in office on the date of the signing thereof are valid and binding obligations, notwithstanding that before the delivery thereof and payment therefor any or all the persons whose signatures appear thereon have ceased to be officers of the municipality issuing such bonds. The validity of the bonds is not dependent on nor affected by the validity or regularity of any proceedings relating to the acquisition, purchase, construction, reconstruction, improvement, betterment or extension of the industrial project for which the bonds are issued. The resolution authorizing the bonds may provide that the bonds shall contain a recital that they are issued pursuant to this Division 74, which recital is conclusive evidence of their validity and of the regularity of their issuance.
(Source: P.A. 77-1453.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74-9)
    Sec. 11-74-9. All bonds issued under this Division 74 have a lien upon the income and revenues delivered by the municipality with respect to the industrial project for which the bonds have been issued, and the governing body may provide in the resolution or resolutions authorizing such bonds for the issuance of additional bonds to be equally and ratably secured by a lien upon such income and revenues or may provide that the lien upon such income and revenues for future bonds is subordinate.
(Source: P.A. 81-1376.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74-10)
    Sec. 11-74-10. No holder of any bonds issued under this Division 74 has the right to compel any exercise of taxing power of the municipality to pay the bonds or the interest thereon, and the bonds do not constitute an indebtedness of the municipality or a loan of credit thereof within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory provision. It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that it has been issued under the provisions of this Division 74 and that it does not constitute an indebtedness of the municipality or a loan of credit thereof within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory provision.
(Source: P.A. 77-1453.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74-11)
    Sec. 11-74-11. The corporate authorities of a municipality issuing bonds pursuant to this Division 74 shall prescribe and collect revenues with respect to an industrial project and shall revise such from time to time whenever necessary so that such revenues are always sufficient to pay when due all bonds and interest thereon for the payment of which such revenues are pledged, including reserves therefor.
(Source: P.A. 81-1376.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74-12)
    Sec. 11-74-12. It is not necessary for any municipality proceeding under this Division 74 to obtain any certificate of convenience or necessity, franchise, license, permit, or other authorization from any bureau, board, commission, or other lay instrumentality of this State in order to acquire, construct, purchase, reconstruct, improve, better or extend any industrial project or for the issuance of bonds in connection therewith.
(Source: P.A. 77-1453.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74-13

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74-13)
    Sec. 11-74-13. The powers conferred by this Division 74 are in addition and supplemental to, and the limitations imposed by this Division 74 shall not affect, the powers conferred by any other law. Industrial project may be acquired, purchased, constructed, reconstructed, improved, bettered and extended, and bonds may be issued under this Division 74 for such purposes, notwithstanding that any other law may provide for the acquisition, purchase, construction, reconstruction, improvement, betterment and extension of a like industrial project, or the issuance of bonds for like purposes, and without regard to the requirements, restrictions, limitation or other provisions contained in any other law.
    This amendatory Act of 1971 does not apply to any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 77-1453.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74-14

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74-14)
    Sec. 11-74-14. Disclosure of interest. Any member of the corporate authority of a municipality shall disclose any pecuniary interest in any employment, financing, agreement or other contract made under the provisions of this Division 74 before any action by the corporate authority on it, and shall not vote on any such matter. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, any financing agreement or other contract made or procured in conformity with the provisions of this Section shall not be void by reason of the pecuniary interest of any member of the corporate authority of the municipality therein; nor shall such person be subject to any penalty by reason of the making or procuring thereof.
(Source: P.A. 81-1376.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 74.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 74.1 heading)
DIVISION 74.1. ACQUIRING LAND FOR INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES

65 ILCS 5/11-74.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.1-1)
    Sec. 11-74.1-1. For the public purposes set forth in the Illinois Finance Authority Act, the corporate authorities of each municipality may (1) acquire, singly or jointly with other municipalities or counties, by gift, purchase or otherwise, but not by condemnation, except in furtherance of the Illinois Finance Authority Act, land, or any interest in land, whether located within or without its corporate limits, and, singly or jointly, may improve or arrange for the improvement of such land for industrial or commercial purposes and may donate and convey such land, or interest in land, so acquired and so improved, to the Illinois Finance Authority; and (2) donate corporate funds to such Authority.
(Source: P.A. 93-205, eff. 1-1-04.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 74.2

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 74.2 heading)
COMMERCIAL BLIGHT AREAS

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 74.2

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 74.2 heading)
DIVISION 74.2. COMMERCIAL RENEWAL AND
REDEVELOPMENT AREAS

65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.2-1)
    Sec. 11-74.2-1. It is hereby found and declared:
    (a) In certain municipalities of the State there exist commercial blight or conservation areas where a major portion of the commercial buildings and structures are detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the occupants and the welfare of the urban community because of age, dilapidation, overcrowding or faulty arrangement, or lack of ventilation, light, sanitation facilities, adequate utilities or access to transportation, commercial marketing centers or to adequate labor supplies.
    (b) Such commercial blight or conservation areas are usually situated in the older and centrally located areas of the municipalities involved, and once existing, spread unless eradicated.
    (c) As a result of these degenerative conditions the commercial properties embraced in a commercial blight or conservation area fall into a state of non-productiveness or limited productiveness, and fail to produce their due and proper share of taxes.
    (d) The conditions in a commercial blight or conservation area necessitate excessive and disproportionate expenditures of public funds for crime prevention, public health and safety, fire and accident protection, and other public services and facilities and constitute a drain upon the public revenue. These conditions impair the efficient, economical and indispensable governmental functions of the municipalities embracing such areas, as well as the governmental functions of the State.
    (e) In order to promote and protect the health, safety, morals and welfare of the public it is necessary to provide for the eradication and elimination of commercial blight or conservation areas and the construction of redevelopment projects and commercial projects in these areas.
    (f) The eradication and elimination of commercial blight or conservation areas and the construction of redevelopment projects financed by private capital, with financial assistance from governmental bodies, in the manner provided in this Division are hereby declared to be a public use essential to the public interest.
(Source: P.A. 81-3.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.2-2)
    Sec. 11-74.2-2. As used in this Act unless the context requires otherwise:
    (a) "Real property" means lands, lands under water, structures, and any and all easements, franchises and incorporeal hereditaments, estates and rights, legal and equitable, including terms for years and liens by way of judgment, mortgage or otherwise.
    (b) "Commercial blight area" or "blight area" means any improved or vacant area of not less in the aggregate than 2 acres located within the territorial limits of a municipality where, if improved, industrial, commercial and residential buildings or improvements, because of a combination of 5 or more of the following factors: age; dilapidation; obsolescence; deterioration; illegal use of individual structures; presence of structures below minimum code standards; excessive vacancies; overcrowding of structures and community facilities; lack of ventilation, light or sanitary facilities; inadequate utilities; or excessive land coverage; deleterious land use or layout; depreciation or lack of physical maintenance; lack of community planning, are detrimental to the public safety, health, morals or welfare, or if vacant, the sound growth of the area is impaired by, (1) a combination of 2 or more of the following factors: obsolete platting of the vacant land; diversity of ownership of such land; tax and special assessment delinquencies on such land; deterioration of structures or site improvements in neighboring areas to the vacant land, or (2) the area immediately prior to becoming vacant qualified as a blighted improved area.
    (c) "Commercial project" means any building or buildings or building addition or other structures to be newly constructed, renovated or improved and suitable for use by a commercial enterprise or an entity engaged in providing housing and ancillary services, and includes the sites and other rights in the land on which such buildings or structures are located.
    (d) "Commercial conservation area" or "conservation area" means any area located within the territorial limits of the municipality, of not less, in the aggregate, than 2 acres in which 50% or more of the structures have an age of 35 years or more. Such an area is not yet a blight area but because of a combination of 3 or more of the following factors: dilapidation; obsolescence; deterioration; illegal use of individual structures; presence of structures below minimum code standards; abandonment; excessive vacancies; overcrowding of structures and community facilities; lack of ventilation, light or sanitary facilities; inadequate utilities; excessive land coverage; deleterious land use or layout; depreciation of physical maintenance; or lack of community planning, is detrimental to the public safety, health, morals or welfare and such an area may become a blight area.
    (e) "Commercial redevelopment plan" or "redevelopment plan" means the comprehensive program for the clearing or rehabilitation and physical development of a commercial blight or conservation area, and includes an analysis and projection of the steps necessary for the elimination or rehabilitation of a commercial blight or conservation area and the protection of adjacent areas, and all administrative, funding and financial details and proposals necessary to effectuate the plan.
    (f) "Redevelopment area" means the blighted or conservation area of not less in the aggregate than 2 acres, to be developed in accordance with the redevelopment plan.
(Source: P.A. 82-783.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.2-3)
    Sec. 11-74.2-3. The corporate authorities of any municipality may by resolution provide for an initial study and survey to determine if the municipality contains any commercial blight or conservation areas.
    In making the study and survey the corporate authorities shall:
    (a) Cooperate with and use any evidence gathered by any public or private organization relative to the existence, extent or likelihood of commercial blight in the municipality;
    (b) Hold public or private hearings, conduct investigations, hear testimony and gather evidence relating to commercial blight or likelihood of commercial blight and its elimination;
    (c) Create a representative Citizens Committee of not less than 9 persons, to be appointed by the chief executive officer of the municipality with the approval of a majority of the municipal council, which committee shall consist of representatives from among local merchants, owners of commercial real estate, the advertising media, residential property owners associations, human relations commissions, labor organizations and civic groups;
    (d) Formulate a proposed commercial redevelopment plan for any blight or conservation area, provided that such plan has received the approval and recommendation of a 2/3 majority vote of the members of the Citizens Committee created under paragraph (c) of this Section.
(Source: P.A. 81-3.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.2-4)
    Sec. 11-74.2-4. If as a result of their initial study and survey the corporate authorities determine that one or more commercial blight or conservation areas exist in the municipality, they may by resolution set forth the boundaries of each commercial blight or conservation area and the factors that exist in the blight or conservation areas that are detrimental to public health, safety, morals and welfare.
    In the same resolution the corporate authorities may provide for a public hearing on commercial blight or conservation and may submit proposed redevelopment plans for the blight or conservation areas. At least 20 days before the hearing the municipal clerk shall give notice of the hearing by publication at least once in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 81-3.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.2-5)
    Sec. 11-74.2-5. At the hearing on commercial blight or conservation areas the corporate authorities shall introduce the testimony and evidence that entered into their decision to declare an area a commercial blight or conservation area, and shall enter into the record of the proceedings all proposed commercial redevelopment plans received at or prior to the hearing. All interested persons may appear and testify for or against any proposed commercial redevelopment plan. The hearing may be continued from time to time at the discretion of the corporate authorities to allow necessary changes in any proposed plan or to hear or receive additional testimony from interested persons.
(Source: P.A. 81-3.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.2-6)
    Sec. 11-74.2-6. At the conclusion of the hearing on commercial blight and conservation areas the corporate authorities shall formulate and publish a final commercial redevelopment plan for the municipality after approval by a 2/3 majority vote of the members of the Citizens Committee, which plan may incorporate any exhibit, plan, proposal, feature, model or testimony resulting from the hearing. The final redevelopment plan shall be made available for inspection by all interested parties.
(Source: P.A. 81-3.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.2-7)
    Sec. 11-74.2-7. Within 30 days after the publication of a final commercial redevelopment plan, any person aggrieved by the action of the corporate authorities may seek a review of their decision and the redevelopment plan under the Administrative Review Law. The provisions of that Act and all amendments and modifications thereof and the rules adopted pursuant thereto shall apply to and govern all proceedings for the judicial review of the actions of the corporate authorities and the final commercial redevelopment plan.
    If no action is initiated under the Administrative Review Law, or if the court sustains the corporate authorities and the final redevelopment plan as is, or as amended by the court, the corporate authorities may proceed to carry out the final commercial redevelopment plan.
(Source: P.A. 82-783.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.2-8)
    Sec. 11-74.2-8. In carrying out a final commercial redevelopment plan the corporate authorities have the power to:
    (a) Acquire by purchase, gift, condemnation or otherwise as provided in this Division the fee simple title to all or any part of the real property in any redevelopment area; if the property is to be obtained by condemnation, such power of condemnation may be exercised only when at least 85% of the land located within the boundaries of each plan has been acquired previously by the corporate authorities or private organizations pursuant to the implementation of the plan through good faith negotiations and such negotiations are unsuccessful in acquiring the remaining land;
    (b) Clear any area acquired, by demolition or removal of existing buildings and structures;
    (c) Renovate or rehabilitate any structure or building acquired, or if any structure or building or the land supporting it has not been acquired, to permit the owner to renovate or rebuild the structure or building in accordance with the redevelopment plan;
    (d) Construct or acquire by gift or purchase any commercial project and rent or lease such commercial projects to commercial or housing concerns or entities engaged in providing housing and ancillary services at rentals at least sufficient to provide for prompt payment of interest and principal of all revenue bonds issued for such commercial projects under Section 11-74.2-16 or as an alternative lend the proceeds of any such revenue bonds to any such concerns or entities to finance the cost of such commercial projects on terms that will provide for the prompt payment at maturity of principal, interest and redemption premium, if any, upon all bonds issued to finance the cost of such commercial projects;
    (e) To sell and convey commercial projects, including without limitation the sale and conveyance subject to a mortgage, for such price and at such time as the governing body of the municipality may determine. However, no sale or conveyance of a commercial project shall ever be made in such manner as to impair the rights or interests of the holders of any bonds issued for the construction, purchase, improvement or extension of any such commercial project;
    (f) Install, repair, construct, reconstruct or relocate streets, utilities and site improvements essential to the preparation of the redevelopment area for use in accordance with a redevelopment plan;
    (g) Mortgage or convey real or personal property acquired for use in accordance with the redevelopment plan;
    (h) Borrow money, apply for and accept advances, loans, grants, contributions, gifts, services, or other financial assistance, from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof, the State, county, municipality or other public body or from any source, public or private, for or in aid of any of the purposes of the final redevelopment plan, and to secure the payment of any loans or advances by the issuance of revenue bonds and by the pledge of any loan, grant or contribution, or parts thereof, or the contracts therefor, to be received from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof, and to enter into and carry out contracts in connection therewith;
    (i) Exercise any one or more of the foregoing powers in any combination to carry out the final redevelopment plan.
    Nothing in this Section shall be construed to exclude property in a final redevelopment plan from taxation.
(Source: P.A. 81-1376.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.2-9)
    Sec. 11-74.2-9. In exercising the power to acquire real estate as provided in this Division, the corporate authorities may proceed by gift, purchase or condemnation to acquire the fee simple title to all real property lying within a redevelopment area, including easements and reversionary interests in the streets, alleys and other public places lying within such area; if the property is to be obtained by condemnation, such power of condemnation may be exercised only when at least 85% of the land located within the boundaries of each plan has been acquired previously by the corporate authorities or private organization pursuant to the implementation of the plan through good faith negotiations and such negotiations are unsuccessful in acquiring the remaining land. If any such real property is subject to an easement the corporate authorities in their discretion, may acquire the fee simple title to such real property subject to such easement if they determine that such easement will not interfere with carrying out the redevelopment plan. If any such real property is already devoted to a public use it may nevertheless be acquired, provided that no property belonging to the United States of America, the State of Illinois or any municipality may be acquired without the consent of such governmental unit and that no property devoted to a public use belonging to a corporation subject to the jurisdiction of the Illinois Commerce Commission may be acquired without the approval of the Illinois Commerce Commission. In carrying out the provisions of this Division, the corporate authorities are vested with the power to exercise the right of eminent domain. Condemnation proceedings instituted by the corporate authorities shall be in the manner provided for the exercise of the right of eminent domain under the Eminent Domain Act. No power of condemnation shall be used to acquire a site for a commercial project as defined in paragraph (c) of Section 11-74.2-2.
    Nothing in this Section shall be construed to exclude property in a final redevelopment plan from taxation.
(Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.2-10)
    Sec. 11-74.2-10. When the corporate authorities have acquired title to, and possession of all or any part of the real property located within a redevelopment area, they may let contracts for the demolition or removal of buildings and for the removal of any debris. The corporate authorities shall advertise for sealed bids for doing such work. The advertisement shall describe by street number or other means of identification the location of the buildings to be demolished or removed and the time and place where sealed bids for the work may be delivered to the corporate authorities. The advertisement shall be published once in a newspaper having a general circulation in the municipality 20 days prior to the date for receiving bids.
    The contract for doing the work shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder, but the corporate authorities may reject any and all bids received and readvertise for bids. Any contract entered into by the corporate authorities under this Section shall contain provisions requiring the contractor to give bond in an amount equal to 1/3 of his bid price, but in no event in excess of $25,000, conditioned for the faithful performance of the contract and requiring the contractor to furnish insurance of a character and amount to be determined by the corporate authorities protecting the corporate authorities and the municipality, its officers, agents and employees against any claims for personal injuries, including death and property damage which may be asserted because of the contract. The corporate authorities may include in any advertisement and in the contract one or more buildings, or groups of buildings, as they in their sole discretion may determine.
    Notwithstanding the foregoing, if prior authorization is granted by ordinance of the corporate authority, contracts for work on commercial projects to be financed with revenue bonds payable solely from rentals, loan repayments and other receipts to be derived from such commercial projects, whether or not secured by a mortgage, may be let by the prospective lessee without advertisement or bidding.
(Source: P.A. 81-1376.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.2-11)
    Sec. 11-74.2-11. In carrying out the provisions of a final redevelopment plan the corporate authorities may pave and improve streets in the redevelopment area, construct sidewalks and install or relocate sewers, water pipes and other similar facilities. The corporate authorities shall advertise for sealed bids for doing such work. The advertisement shall describe the nature of the work to be performed and the time when and place where sealed bids for the work may be delivered to the corporate authorities. The advertisement shall be published once in a newspaper having a general circulation in the municipality at least 20 days prior to the date for receiving bids. A contract for doing the work shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder, but the corporate authorities may reject any and all bids received and readvertise for bids. The contractor shall enter into bond in an amount equal to 1/3 of the amount of his bid conditioned for the faithful performance of the contract. The sureties on such bond and on the bond given pursuant to Section 11-74.2-10 shall be approved by the corporate authorities.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3213.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.2-12)
    Sec. 11-74.2-12. When the corporate authorities have acquired title to, and possession of any or all real property in the redevelopment area, they may convey any part of the redevelopment area to any public body having jurisdiction over schools, parks or playgrounds in the area. The property so conveyed shall be used for parks, playgrounds, schools and other public purposes as the corporate authorities may determine. The corporate authorities may charge for such conveyances whatever price they and the officials of the public bodies receiving the land may agree upon. The corporate authorities may also grant with or without charge, easements for public utilities, sewerage and other similar facilities.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3213.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-13

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.2-13)
    Sec. 11-74.2-13. No member of the corporate authority or employee of a municipality subject to this Division shall acquire any interest direct or indirect in any redevelopment area or in any property included or planned to be included in any redevelopment area. Nor shall they have any interest direct or indirect in any contract or proposed contract in connection with any such redevelopment area. If any such member or employee owns or controls an interest direct or indirect in any property included in any redevelopment area he shall disclose the same in writing to the municipality and such disclosure shall be entered upon the minute books of the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3213.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-14

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.2-14)
    Sec. 11-74.2-14. The corporate authorities may at any time transfer and sell the fee simple title, or any lesser estate that they acquired to all or any part of the real property within the redevelopment area. No such sale shall be inconsistent with the provisions of paragraph (e) of Section 11-74.2-8.
    Such sales and transfers may be made to:
    (1) Any individual, association or corporation, organized under the laws of this State or of any other State or country, which may legally make such investments in this State, including foreign and alien insurance companies, as defined in Section 2 of the "Illinois Insurance Code"; or
    (2) Any body politic and corporate, public corporation or private individual, corporation, association or interest empowered by law to acquire, develop and use such real property for such uses, public or private, as are in accordance with the final redevelopment plan.
    To provide that the real property sold by the corporate authorities is used in accordance with the final redevelopment plan, the corporate authorities shall inquire into and satisfy themselves concerning the financial ability of the purchaser to complete the redevelopment in accordance with the redevelopment plan and shall require the purchaser to execute in writing such undertakings as the corporate authorities may deem necessary to obligate the purchaser to:
    (1) Use the land for the purposes designated in the approved plan;
    (2) Commence and complete the building of the improvements or the renovation of the property within the periods of time which the corporate authorities fix as reasonable; and
    (3) Comply with such other conditions as are necessary to carry out the purposes of the final redevelopment plan.
    Any redevelopment area may be sold either as an entirety or in such parcels as the corporate authorities may select. It is not necessary that title be acquired to all real property within the redevelopment area before the sale of a part thereof may be made as provided in this Section. All real property sold shall be sold at its use value which may be less than its acquisition cost. For purposes of this Division, use value represents the value at which the corporate authorities determine that such land should be made available in order that it may be developed or redeveloped for the purposes specified in the final redevelopment plan.
(Source: P.A. 81-3.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-15

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.2-15)
    Sec. 11-74.2-15. Any real property in the redevelopment area that has not been sold, or in the case of commercial projects sold or leased, by the corporate authorities within 5 years after they have acquired title to all the real property in the area shall be sold by the corporate authorities at public sale for cash to the highest bidder who obligates himself to redevelop the property in accordance with the final redevelopment plan. Notice of the sale and of the place where the final redevelopment plan may be inspected shall be published once in a newspaper having a general circulation in the municipality in which the real property is situated at least 20 days prior to the date of the public sale. The notice shall contain a description of the real property to be sold and a general statement of the use for which such property may be developed under the redevelopment plan.
    The corporate authorities may reject the bids received if in their opinion the highest bid does not equal or exceed the use value of the land to be sold. Within 6 months after the bids have been rejected, the corporate authorities shall again advertise for sale any real property then remaining unsold. Each additional publication and offer for bids shall be subject to the same requirements and conditions as the original publication.
    Any deed executed by the corporate authorities under this Division may contain such restrictions as are required by the final redevelopment plan and necessary building and zoning ordinances. All such deeds of conveyance shall be executed in the name of the municipality by its chief executive officer, and the seal of the municipality shall be attached to the deeds.
(Source: P.A. 78-1155.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-16

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.2-16)
    Sec. 11-74.2-16. The corporate authorities are authorized and empowered to incur indebtedness and issue revenue bonds in such amounts as they deem necessary for the purpose of raising funds for carrying out the provisions of a final redevelopment plan providing for the eradication and elimination of commercial blight and conditions likely to create blight and the acquisition, development or redevelopment of commercial blight or conservation areas and any other area which may constitute a redevelopment area within the municipality or for the purpose of financing in whole or in part the cost of acquisition, construction and financing of any commercial projects. The ordinance authorizing the issuance of such revenue bonds shall specify the total amount of bonds to be issued, the form and denomination, the date they are to bear, the place at which they are payable, the date or dates of maturity which shall not be later than 40 years after date, the rate of interest which shall not exceed that permitted in "An Act to authorize public corporations to issue bonds, other evidences of indebtedness and tax anticipation warrants subject to interest rate limitations set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as now or hereafter amended. The ordinance shall also specify the dates on which interest is payable. Such bonds shall be sold at private or public sale at a price of not less than 97% of par. The bonds shall be executed by such officials as may be provided in the bond ordinance. The bonds may be made registerable to principal and may be made callable on any interest payment date, with or without premium, plus accrued interest after notice has been given in the manner provided in the bond ordinance. The bonds shall remain valid even though one or more of the officers executing the bonds cease to hold office before the bonds are delivered.
    The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 82-902.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-17

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-17) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.2-17)
    Sec. 11-74.2-17. The bonds shall contain a provision that the principal and interest thereon shall be payable exclusively from the proceeds and revenues of any commercial redevelopment plan or commercial project which is financed in whole or in part with the proceeds of such bonds, together with whatever funds of the municipality from whatever source derived as are necessary to constitute a local matching cash grant-in-aid or contribution for the redevelopment plan within the meaning of any applicable federal or State law. Such bonds may be additionally secured by a pledge of any loan, grant or contribution, or parts thereof, received from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof, or any loan, grant or contribution from any other public or private body, instrumentality, corporation or individual, or any duly executed contract for such pledge, loan, grant or contribution or by the assignment of any lease obligation of any commercial concern.
    The corporate authorities executing the revenue bonds shall not be personally liable on the bonds because of their issuance. The bonds shall not be the debt of any municipality or the State, or any subdivision thereof. The bonds shall not be payable out of any funds of the municipality except those indicated in this Section.
    The bonds shall not constitute an indebtedness within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation or restriction.
(Source: P.A. 78-1155.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-18

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-18) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.2-18)
    Sec. 11-74.2-18. The revenue bonds issued pursuant to this Division shall be sold to the highest and best bidder at not less than their par value and accrued interest. The municipality shall, from time to time as bonds are to be sold, advertise for proposals to purchase the bonds. Each such advertisement may be published in such newspapers and journals as the corporate authorities may determine but must be published at least once in a newspaper having a general circulation in the municipality at least 10 days prior to the date of the opening of the bids. The municipality may reserve the right to reject any and all bids and readvertise for bids. Revenue bonds issued solely for the purpose of financing a commercial project may, notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section, be sold at private sale without advertisement at not less than par and accrued interest.
    The bonds may be issued without submitting any proposition to the electorate by referendum or otherwise. Any bonds issued under this Section as limited bonds as defined in Section 3 of the Local Government Debt Reform Act shall comply with the requirements of the Bond Issue Notification Act.
(Source: P.A. 89-655, eff. 1-1-97.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-19

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.2-19) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.2-19)
    Sec. 11-74.2-19. In connection with the issuance of the revenue bonds authorized by this Division, and in order to secure the payment of such bonds, the corporate authorities may, subject to the powers and limitations contained in this Division, covenant and agree in the bonds, bond ordinance or resolution, or any trust agreement executed pursuant thereto, to any necessary condition, power, duty, liability or procedure for the issuance, payment, redemption, security, marketing, replacement or refinancing of such bonds, and the use, disposition or control of all or any part of the revenues realized from a commercial redevelopment plan.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3213.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 74.3

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 74.3 heading)
DIVISION 74.3. BUSINESS DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT

65 ILCS 5/11-74.3-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.3-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.3-1)
    Sec. 11-74.3-1. Division short title; declaration of public purpose. This Division 74.3 may be cited as the Business District Development and Redevelopment Law.
    It is hereby found and declared:
    (1) It is essential to the economic and social welfare of each municipality that business districts be developed, redeveloped, improved, maintained, and revitalized, that jobs and opportunity for employment be created within the municipality, and that, if blighting conditions are present, blighting conditions be eradicated by assuring opportunities for development or redevelopment, encouraging private investment, and attracting sound and stable business and commercial growth. It is further found and determined that as a result of economic conditions unfavorable to the creation, development, improvement, maintenance, and redevelopment of certain business and commercial areas within municipalities opportunities for private investment and sound and stable commercial growth have been and will continue to be negatively impacted and business and commercial areas within many municipalities have deteriorated and will continue to deteriorate, thereby causing a serious menace to the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the people of the entire State, unemployment, a decline in tax revenues, excessive and disproportionate expenditure of public funds, inadequate public and private investment, the unmarketability of property, and the growth of delinquencies and crime. In order to reduce threats to and to promote and protect the health, safety, morals, and welfare of the public and to provide incentives which will create employment and job opportunities, will retain commercial businesses in the State and related job opportunities and will eradicate blighting conditions if blighting conditions are present, and for the relief of unemployment and the maintenance of existing levels of employment, it is essential that plans for business districts be created and implemented and that business districts be created, developed, improved, maintained, and redeveloped.
    (2) The creation, development, improvement, maintenance, and redevelopment of business districts will stimulate economic activity in the State, create and maintain jobs, increase tax revenues, encourage the creation of new and lasting infrastructure, other improvements, and facilities, and cause the attraction and retention of businesses and commercial enterprises which generate economic activity and services and increase the general tax base, including, but not limited to, increased retail sales, hotel or restaurant sales, manufacturing sales, or entertainment industry sales, thereby increasing employment and economic growth.
    (3) It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State, in the interest of promoting the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of all the people of the State, to provide incentives which will create new job opportunities and retain existing commercial businesses within the State and related job opportunities, and it is further determined and declared that the relief of conditions of unemployment, the maintenance of existing levels of employment, the creation of new job opportunities, the retention of existing commercial businesses, the increase of industry and commerce within the State, the reduction of the evils attendant upon unemployment, and the increase and maintenance of the tax base of the State and its political subdivisions are public purposes and for the public safety, benefit, and welfare of the residents of this State.
    (4) The exercise of the powers provided in this Law is dedicated to the promotion of the public interest, to the enhancement of the tax base within business districts, municipalities, and the State and its political subdivisions, the creation of employment, and the eradication of blight, if present within the business district, and the use of such powers for the creation, development, improvement, maintenance, and redevelopment of business districts of a municipality is hereby declared to be for the public safety, benefit, and welfare of the residents of the State and essential to the public interest and declared to be for public purposes.
(Source: P.A. 96-1394, eff. 7-29-10.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.3-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.3-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.3-2)
    Sec. 11-74.3-2. Procedures to designate business districts; ordinances; notice; hearings.
    (a) The corporate authorities of a municipality shall by ordinance propose the approval of a business district plan and designation of a business district and shall fix a time and place for a public hearing on the proposals to approve a business district plan and designate a business district.
    (b) Notice of the public hearing shall be given by publication at least twice, the first publication to be not more than 30 nor less than 10 days prior to the hearing, in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality. Each notice published pursuant to this Section shall include the following:
        (1) The time and place of the public hearing;
        (2) The boundaries of the proposed business district
    
by legal description and, where possible, by street location;
        (3) A notification that all interested persons will
    
be given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing;
        (4) A description of the business district plan if a
    
business district plan is a subject matter of the public hearing;
        (5) The rate of any tax to be imposed pursuant to
    
subsection (10) or (11) of Section 11-74.3-3;
        (6) An invitation for any person to submit alternate
    
proposals or bids for any proposed conveyance, lease, mortgage, or other disposition by the municipality of land or rights in land owned by the municipality and located within the proposed business district; and
        (7) Such other matters as the municipality shall deem
    
appropriate.
    (c) At the public hearing any interested person may file written objections with the municipal clerk and may be heard orally with respect to any matters embodied in the notice. The municipality shall hear and determine all alternate proposals or bids for any proposed conveyance, lease, mortgage, or other disposition by the municipality of land or rights in land owned by the municipality and located within the proposed business district and all protests and objections at the hearing, provided, however, that the corporate authorities of the municipality may establish reasonable rules regarding the length of time provided to members of the general public. The hearing may be adjourned to another date without further notice other than a motion to be entered upon the minutes fixing the time and place of the adjourned hearing. Public hearings with regard to approval of a business district plan or designation of a business district may be held simultaneously.
    (d) At the public hearing or at any time prior to the adoption by the municipality of an ordinance approving a business district plan, the municipality may make changes in the business district plan. Changes which do not (i) alter the exterior boundaries of the proposed business district, (ii) substantially affect the general land uses described in the proposed business district plan, (iii) substantially change the nature of any proposed business district project, (iv) change the description of any proposed developer, user, or tenant of any property to be located or improved within the proposed business district, (v) increase the total estimated business district project costs set out in the business district plan by more than 5%, (vi) add additional business district costs to the itemized list of estimated business district costs as proposed in the business district plan, or (vii) impose or increase the rate of any tax to be imposed pursuant to subsection (10) or (11) of Section 11-74.3-3 may be made by the municipality without further public hearing, provided the municipality shall give notice of its changes by publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality. Such notice by publication shall be given not later than 30 days following the adoption of an ordinance approving such changes. Changes which (i) alter the exterior boundaries of the proposed business district, (ii) substantially affect the general land uses described in the proposed business district plan, (iii) substantially change the nature of any proposed business district project, (iv) change the description of any proposed developer, user, or tenant of any property to be located or improved within the proposed business district, (v) increase the total estimated business district project costs set out in the business district plan by more than 5%, (vi) add additional business district costs to the itemized list of estimated business district costs as proposed in the business district plan, or (vii) impose or increase the rate of any tax to be imposed pursuant to subsection (10) or (11) of Section 11-74.3-3 may be made by the municipality only after the municipality by ordinance fixes a time and place for, gives notice by publication of, and conducts a public hearing pursuant to the procedures set forth hereinabove.
    (e) By ordinance adopted within 90 days of the final adjournment of the public hearing a municipality may approve the business district plan and designate the business district. Any ordinance adopted which approves a business district plan shall contain findings that the business district on the whole has not been subject to growth and development through investment by private enterprises and would not reasonably be anticipated to be developed or redeveloped without the adoption of the business district plan. Any ordinance adopted which designates a business district shall contain the boundaries of such business district by legal description and, where possible, by street location, a finding that the business district plan conforms to the comprehensive plan for the development of the municipality as a whole, or, for municipalities with a population of 100,000 or more, regardless of when the business district plan was approved, the business district plan either (i) conforms to the strategic economic development or redevelopment plan issued by the designated planning authority or the municipality or (ii) includes land uses that have been approved by the planning commission of the municipality, and, for any business district in which the municipality intends to impose taxes as provided in subsection (10) or (11) of Section 11-74.3-3, a specific finding that the business district qualifies as a blighted area as defined in Section 11-74.3-5.
    (f) After a municipality has by ordinance approved a business district plan and designated a business district, the plan may be amended, the boundaries of the business district may be altered, and the taxes provided for in subsections (10) and (11) of Section 11-74.3-3 may be imposed or altered only as provided in this subsection. Changes which do not (i) alter the exterior boundaries of the proposed business district, (ii) substantially affect the general land uses described in the business district plan, (iii) substantially change the nature of any business district project, (iv) change the description of any developer, user, or tenant of any property to be located or improved within the proposed business district, (v) increase the total estimated business district project costs set out in the business district plan by more than 5% after adjustment for inflation from the date the business district plan was approved, (vi) add additional business district costs to the itemized list of estimated business district costs as approved in the business district plan, or (vii) impose or increase the rate of any tax to be imposed pursuant to subsection (10) or (11) of Section 11-74.3-3 may be made by the municipality without further public hearing, provided the municipality shall give notice of its changes by publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality. Such notice by publication shall be given not later than 30 days following the adoption of an ordinance approving such changes. Changes which (i) alter the exterior boundaries of the business district, (ii) substantially affect the general land uses described in the business district plan, (iii) substantially change the nature of any business district project, (iv) change the description of any developer, user, or tenant of any property to be located or improved within the proposed business district, (v) increase the total estimated business district project costs set out in the business district plan by more than 5% after adjustment for inflation from the date the business district plan was approved, (vi) add additional business district costs to the itemized list of estimated business district costs as approved in the business district plan, or (vii) impose or increase the rate of any tax to be imposed pursuant to subsection (10) or (11) of Section 11-74.3-3 may be made by the municipality only after the municipality by ordinance fixes a time and place for, gives notice by publication of, and conducts a public hearing pursuant to the procedures set forth in this Section.
(Source: P.A. 96-1394, eff. 7-29-10; 96-1555, eff. 3-18-11; 97-333, eff. 8-12-11.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.3-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.3-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.3-3)
    Sec. 11-74.3-3. Powers of municipalities. In addition to the powers a municipality may now have, a municipality shall have the following powers:
        (1) To make and enter into all contracts necessary or
    
incidental to the implementation and furtherance of a business district plan. A contract by and between the municipality and any developer or other nongovernmental person to pay or reimburse said developer or other nongovernmental person for business district project costs incurred or to be incurred by said developer or other nongovernmental person shall not be deemed an economic incentive agreement under Section 8-11-20, notwithstanding the fact that such contract provides for the sharing, rebate, or payment of retailers' occupation taxes or service occupation taxes (including, without limitation, taxes imposed pursuant to subsection (10)) the municipality receives from the development or redevelopment of properties in the business district. Contracts entered into pursuant to this subsection shall be binding upon successor corporate authorities of the municipality and any party to such contract may seek to enforce and compel performance of the contract by civil action, mandamus, injunction, or other proceeding.
        (2) Within a business district, to acquire by
    
purchase, donation, or lease, and to own, convey, lease, mortgage, or dispose of land and other real or personal property or rights or interests therein; and to grant or acquire licenses, easements, and options with respect thereto, all in the manner and at such price authorized by law. No conveyance, lease, mortgage, disposition of land or other property acquired by the municipality, or agreement relating to the development of property, shall be made or executed except pursuant to prior official action of the municipality. No conveyance, lease, mortgage, or other disposition of land owned by the municipality, and no agreement relating to the development of property, within a business district shall be made without making public disclosure of the terms and disposition of all bids and proposals submitted to the municipality in connection therewith.
        (2.5) To acquire property by eminent domain in
    
accordance with the Eminent Domain Act.
        (3) To clear any area within a business district by
    
demolition or removal of any existing buildings, structures, fixtures, utilities, or improvements, and to clear and grade land.
        (4) To install, repair, construct, reconstruct, or
    
relocate public streets, public utilities, and other public site improvements within or without a business district which are essential to the preparation of a business district for use in accordance with a business district plan.
        (5) To renovate, rehabilitate, reconstruct, relocate,
    
repair, or remodel any existing buildings, structures, works, utilities, or fixtures within any business district.
        (6) To construct public improvements, including but
    
not limited to buildings, structures, works, utilities, or fixtures within any business district.
        (7) To fix, charge, and collect fees, rents, and
    
charges for the use of any building, facility, or property or any portion thereof owned or leased by the municipality within a business district.
        (8) To pay or cause to be paid business district
    
project costs. Any payments to be made by the municipality to developers or other nongovernmental persons for business district project costs incurred by such developer or other nongovernmental person shall be made only pursuant to the prior official action of the municipality evidencing an intent to pay or cause to be paid such business district project costs. A municipality is not required to obtain any right, title, or interest in any real or personal property in order to pay business district project costs associated with such property. The municipality shall adopt such accounting procedures as shall be necessary to determine that such business district project costs are properly paid.
        (8.5) Utilize up to 1% of the revenue from a business
    
district retailers' occupation tax and service occupation tax imposed under paragraph (10) and a hotel operators' occupation tax under paragraph (11) of Section 11-74.3-3 in connection with one business district for eligible costs in another business district that is:
            (A) contiguous to the business district from
        
which the revenues are received;
            (B) separated only by a public right of way from
        
the business district from which the revenues are received; or
            (C) separated only by forest preserve property
        
from the business district from which the revenues are received if the closest boundaries of the business districts that are separated by the forest preserve property are less than one mile apart.
        (9) To apply for and accept grants, guarantees,
    
donations of property or labor or any other thing of value for use in connection with a business district project.
        (10) If the municipality has by ordinance found and
    
determined that the business district is a blighted area under this Law, to impose a retailers' occupation tax and a service occupation tax in the business district for the planning, execution, and implementation of business district plans and to pay for business district project costs as set forth in the business district plan approved by the municipality.
        (11) If the municipality has by ordinance found and
    
determined that the business district is a blighted area under this Law, to impose a hotel operators' occupation tax in the business district for the planning, execution, and implementation of business district plans and to pay for the business district project costs as set forth in the business district plan approved by the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 99-452, eff. 1-1-16.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.3-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.3-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.3-4)
    Sec. 11-74.3-4. The powers granted to municipalities in this Law shall not be construed as a limitation on the powers of a home rule municipality granted by Article VII of the Illinois Constitution.
(Source: P.A. 96-1394, eff. 7-29-10.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.3-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.3-5)
    Sec. 11-74.3-5. Definitions. The following terms as used in this Law shall have the following meanings:
    "Blighted area" means an area that is a blighted area which, by reason of the predominance of defective, non-existent, or inadequate street layout, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, deterioration of site improvements, improper subdivision or obsolete platting, or the existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire or other causes, or any combination of those factors, retards the provision of housing accommodations or constitutes an economic or social liability, an economic underutilization of the area, or a menace to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare.
    "Business district" means a contiguous area which includes only parcels of real property directly and substantially benefited by the proposed business district plan. A business district may, but need not be, a blighted area, but no municipality shall be authorized to impose taxes pursuant to subsection (10) or (11) of Section 11-74.3-3 in a business district which has not been determined by ordinance to be a blighted area under this Law. For purposes of this Division, parcels are contiguous if they touch or join one another in a reasonably substantial physical sense or if they meet the criteria for annexation to a municipality under Section 7-1-1 of this Code. The changes made by this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly, are declarative of existing law and shall be applied retroactively when substantively applicable, including all pending actions without regard to when the cause of action accrued; however, this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly does not affect the rights of any party that is subject to a final judgment entered pursuant to the September 23, 2021 opinion of the Illinois Supreme Court in Board of Education of Richland School District 88A v. City of Crest Hill, 2021 IL 126444.
    "Business district plan" shall mean the written plan for the development or redevelopment of a business district. Each business district plan shall set forth in writing: (i) a specific description of the boundaries of the proposed business district, including a map illustrating the boundaries; (ii) a general description of each project proposed to be undertaken within the business district, including a description of the approximate location of each project and a description of any developer, user, or tenant of any property to be located or improved within the proposed business district; (iii) the name of the proposed business district; (iv) the estimated business district project costs; (v) the anticipated source of funds to pay business district project costs; (vi) the anticipated type and terms of any obligations to be issued; and (vii) the rate of any tax to be imposed pursuant to subsection (10) or (11) of Section 11-74.3-3 and the period of time for which the tax shall be imposed.
    "Business district project costs" shall mean and include the sum total of all costs incurred by a municipality, other governmental entity, or nongovernmental person in connection with a business district, in the furtherance of a business district plan, including, without limitation, the following:
        (1) costs of studies, surveys, development of plans
    
and specifications, implementation and administration of a business district plan, and personnel and professional service costs including architectural, engineering, legal, marketing, financial, planning, or other professional services, provided that no charges for professional services may be based on a percentage of tax revenues received by the municipality;
        (2) property assembly costs, including but not
    
limited to, acquisition of land and other real or personal property or rights or interests therein, and specifically including payments to developers or other nongovernmental persons as reimbursement for property assembly costs incurred by that developer or other nongovernmental person;
        (3) site preparation costs, including but not limited
    
to clearance, demolition or removal of any existing buildings, structures, fixtures, utilities, and improvements and clearing and grading of land;
        (4) costs of installation, repair, construction,
    
reconstruction, extension, or relocation of public streets, public utilities, and other public site improvements within or without the business district which are essential to the preparation of the business district for use in accordance with the business district plan, and specifically including payments to developers or other nongovernmental persons as reimbursement for site preparation costs incurred by the developer or nongovernmental person;
        (5) costs of renovation, rehabilitation,
    
reconstruction, relocation, repair, or remodeling of any existing buildings, improvements, and fixtures within the business district, and specifically including payments to developers or other nongovernmental persons as reimbursement for costs incurred by those developers or nongovernmental persons;
        (6) costs of installation or construction within the
    
business district of buildings, structures, works, streets, improvements, equipment, utilities, or fixtures, and specifically including payments to developers or other nongovernmental persons as reimbursements for such costs incurred by such developer or nongovernmental person;
        (7) financing costs, including but not limited to all
    
necessary and incidental expenses related to the issuance of obligations, payment of any interest on any obligations issued under this Law that accrues during the estimated period of construction of any development or redevelopment project for which those obligations are issued and for not exceeding 36 months thereafter, and any reasonable reserves related to the issuance of those obligations; and
        (8) relocation costs to the extent that a
    
municipality determines that relocation costs shall be paid or is required to make payment of relocation costs by federal or State law.
    "Business district tax allocation fund" means the special fund to be established by a municipality for a business district as provided in Section 11-74.3-6.
    "Dissolution date" means the date on which the business district tax allocation fund shall be dissolved. The dissolution date shall be not later than 270 days following payment to the municipality of the last distribution of taxes as provided in Section 11-74.3-6.
(Source: P.A. 102-818, eff. 5-13-22.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.3-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.3-6)
    Sec. 11-74.3-6. Business district revenue and obligations; business district tax allocation fund.
    (a) If the corporate authorities of a municipality have approved a business district plan, have designated a business district, and have elected to impose a tax by ordinance pursuant to subsection (10) or (11) of Section 11-74.3-3, then each year after the date of the approval of the ordinance but terminating upon the date all business district project costs and all obligations paying or reimbursing business district project costs, if any, have been paid, but in no event later than the dissolution date, all amounts generated by the retailers' occupation tax and service occupation tax shall be collected and the tax shall be enforced by the Department of Revenue in the same manner as all retailers' occupation taxes and service occupation taxes imposed in the municipality imposing the tax and all amounts generated by the hotel operators' occupation tax shall be collected and the tax shall be enforced by the municipality in the same manner as all hotel operators' occupation taxes imposed in the municipality imposing the tax. The corporate authorities of the municipality shall deposit the proceeds of the taxes imposed under subsections (10) and (11) of Section 11-74.3-3 into a special fund of the municipality called the "[Name of] Business District Tax Allocation Fund" for the purpose of paying or reimbursing business district project costs and obligations incurred in the payment of those costs.
    (b) The corporate authorities of a municipality that has designated a business district under this Law may, by ordinance, impose a Business District Retailers' Occupation Tax upon all persons engaged in the business of selling tangible personal property, other than an item of tangible personal property titled or registered with an agency of this State's government, at retail in the business district at a rate not to exceed 1% of the gross receipts from the sales made in the course of such business, to be imposed only in 0.25% increments. The tax may not be imposed on tangible personal property taxed at the rate of 1% under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act (or at the 0% rate imposed under this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly). Beginning December 1, 2019 and through December 31, 2020, this tax is not imposed on sales of aviation fuel unless the tax revenue is expended for airport-related purposes. If the District does not have an airport-related purpose to which it dedicates aviation fuel tax revenue, then aviation fuel is excluded from the tax. Each municipality must comply with the certification requirements for airport-related purposes under Section 2-22 of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. For purposes of this Section, "airport-related purposes" has the meaning ascribed in Section 6z-20.2 of the State Finance Act. Beginning January 1, 2021, this tax is not imposed on sales of aviation fuel for so long as the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and 49 U.S.C. 47133 are binding on the District.
    The tax imposed under this subsection and all civil penalties that may be assessed as an incident thereof shall be collected and enforced by the Department of Revenue. The certificate of registration that is issued by the Department to a retailer under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act shall permit the retailer to engage in a business that is taxable under any ordinance or resolution enacted pursuant to this subsection without registering separately with the Department under such ordinance or resolution or under this subsection. The Department of Revenue shall have full power to administer and enforce this subsection; to collect all taxes and penalties due under this subsection in the manner hereinafter provided; and to determine all rights to credit memoranda arising on account of the erroneous payment of tax or penalty under this subsection. In the administration of, and compliance with, this subsection, the Department and persons who are subject to this subsection shall have the same rights, remedies, privileges, immunities, powers and duties, and be subject to the same conditions, restrictions, limitations, penalties, exclusions, exemptions, and definitions of terms and employ the same modes of procedure, as are prescribed in Sections 1, 1a through 1o, 2 through 2-65 (in respect to all provisions therein other than the State rate of tax), 2c through 2h, 3 (except as to the disposition of taxes and penalties collected, and except that the retailer's discount is not allowed for taxes paid on aviation fuel that are subject to the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and 49 U.S.C. 47133), 4, 5, 5a, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f, 5g, 5i, 5j, 5k, 5l, 6, 6a, 6b, 6c, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act and all provisions of the Uniform Penalty and Interest Act, as fully as if those provisions were set forth herein.
    Persons subject to any tax imposed under this subsection may reimburse themselves for their seller's tax liability under this subsection by separately stating the tax as an additional charge, which charge may be stated in combination, in a single amount, with State taxes that sellers are required to collect under the Use Tax Act, in accordance with such bracket schedules as the Department may prescribe.
    Whenever the Department determines that a refund should be made under this subsection to a claimant instead of issuing a credit memorandum, the Department shall notify the State Comptroller, who shall cause the order to be drawn for the amount specified and to the person named in the notification from the Department. The refund shall be paid by the State Treasurer out of the business district retailers' occupation tax fund or the Local Government Aviation Trust Fund, as appropriate.
    Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the Department shall immediately pay over to the State Treasurer, ex officio, as trustee, all taxes, penalties, and interest collected under this subsection for deposit into the business district retailers' occupation tax fund. Taxes and penalties collected on aviation fuel sold on or after December 1, 2019, shall be immediately paid over by the Department to the State Treasurer, ex officio, as trustee, for deposit into the Local Government Aviation Trust Fund. The Department shall only pay moneys into the Local Government Aviation Trust Fund under this Section for so long as the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and 49 U.S.C. 47133 are binding on the District.
    As soon as possible after the first day of each month, beginning January 1, 2011, upon certification of the Department of Revenue, the Comptroller shall order transferred, and the Treasurer shall transfer, to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund the local sales tax increment, as defined in the Innovation Development and Economy Act, collected under this subsection during the second preceding calendar month for sales within a STAR bond district.
    After the monthly transfer to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund, on or before the 25th day of each calendar month, the Department shall prepare and certify to the Comptroller the disbursement of stated sums of money to named municipalities from the business district retailers' occupation tax fund, the municipalities to be those from which retailers have paid taxes or penalties under this subsection to the Department during the second preceding calendar month. The amount to be paid to each municipality shall be the amount (not including credit memoranda and not including taxes and penalties collected on aviation fuel sold on or after December 1, 2019) collected under this subsection during the second preceding calendar month by the Department plus an amount the Department determines is necessary to offset any amounts that were erroneously paid to a different taxing body, and not including an amount equal to the amount of refunds made during the second preceding calendar month by the Department, less 2% of that amount (except the amount collected on aviation fuel sold on or after December 1, 2019), which shall be deposited into the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund and shall be used by the Department, subject to appropriation, to cover the costs of the Department in administering and enforcing the provisions of this subsection, on behalf of such municipality, and not including any amount that the Department determines is necessary to offset any amounts that were payable to a different taxing body but were erroneously paid to the municipality, and not including any amounts that are transferred to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund. Within 10 days after receipt by the Comptroller of the disbursement certification to the municipalities provided for in this subsection to be given to the Comptroller by the Department, the Comptroller shall cause the orders to be drawn for the respective amounts in accordance with the directions contained in the certification. The proceeds of the tax paid to municipalities under this subsection shall be deposited into the Business District Tax Allocation Fund by the municipality.
    An ordinance imposing or discontinuing the tax under this subsection or effecting a change in the rate thereof shall either (i) be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department on or before the first day of April, whereupon the Department, if all other requirements of this subsection are met, shall proceed to administer and enforce this subsection as of the first day of July next following the adoption and filing; or (ii) be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department on or before the first day of October, whereupon, if all other requirements of this subsection are met, the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this subsection as of the first day of January next following the adoption and filing.
    The Department of Revenue shall not administer or enforce an ordinance imposing, discontinuing, or changing the rate of the tax under this subsection, until the municipality also provides, in the manner prescribed by the Department, the boundaries of the business district and each address in the business district in such a way that the Department can determine by its address whether a business is located in the business district. The municipality must provide this boundary and address information to the Department on or before April 1 for administration and enforcement of the tax under this subsection by the Department beginning on the following July 1 and on or before October 1 for administration and enforcement of the tax under this subsection by the Department beginning on the following January 1. The Department of Revenue shall not administer or enforce any change made to the boundaries of a business district or address change, addition, or deletion until the municipality reports the boundary change or address change, addition, or deletion to the Department in the manner prescribed by the Department. The municipality must provide this boundary change information or address change, addition, or deletion to the Department on or before April 1 for administration and enforcement by the Department of the change beginning on the following July 1 and on or before October 1 for administration and enforcement by the Department of the change beginning on the following January 1. The retailers in the business district shall be responsible for charging the tax imposed under this subsection. If a retailer is incorrectly included or excluded from the list of those required to collect the tax under this subsection, both the Department of Revenue and the retailer shall be held harmless if they reasonably relied on information provided by the municipality.
    A municipality that imposes the tax under this subsection must submit to the Department of Revenue any other information as the Department may require for the administration and enforcement of the tax.
    When certifying the amount of a monthly disbursement to a municipality under this subsection, the Department shall increase or decrease the amount by an amount necessary to offset any misallocation of previous disbursements. The offset amount shall be the amount erroneously disbursed within the previous 6 months from the time a misallocation is discovered.
    Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize the municipality to impose a tax upon the privilege of engaging in any business which under the Constitution of the United States may not be made the subject of taxation by this State.
    If a tax is imposed under this subsection (b), a tax shall also be imposed under subsection (c) of this Section.
    (c) If a tax has been imposed under subsection (b), a Business District Service Occupation Tax shall also be imposed upon all persons engaged, in the business district, in the business of making sales of service, who, as an incident to making those sales of service, transfer tangible personal property within the business district, either in the form of tangible personal property or in the form of real estate as an incident to a sale of service. The tax shall be imposed at the same rate as the tax imposed in subsection (b) and shall not exceed 1% of the selling price of tangible personal property so transferred within the business district, to be imposed only in 0.25% increments. The tax may not be imposed on tangible personal property taxed at the 1% rate under the Service Occupation Tax Act (or at the 0% rate imposed under this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly). Beginning December 1, 2019, this tax is not imposed on sales of aviation fuel unless the tax revenue is expended for airport-related purposes. If the District does not have an airport-related purpose to which it dedicates aviation fuel tax revenue, then aviation fuel is excluded from the tax. Each municipality must comply with the certification requirements for airport-related purposes under Section 2-22 of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. For purposes of this Act, "airport-related purposes" has the meaning ascribed in Section 6z-20.2 of the State Finance Act. Beginning January 1, 2021, this tax is not imposed on sales of aviation fuel for so long as the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and 49 U.S.C. 47133 are binding on the District.
    The tax imposed under this subsection and all civil penalties that may be assessed as an incident thereof shall be collected and enforced by the Department of Revenue. The certificate of registration which is issued by the Department to a retailer under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act or under the Service Occupation Tax Act shall permit such registrant to engage in a business which is taxable under any ordinance or resolution enacted pursuant to this subsection without registering separately with the Department under such ordinance or resolution or under this subsection. The Department of Revenue shall have full power to administer and enforce this subsection; to collect all taxes and penalties due under this subsection; to dispose of taxes and penalties so collected in the manner hereinafter provided; and to determine all rights to credit memoranda arising on account of the erroneous payment of tax or penalty under this subsection. In the administration of, and compliance with this subsection, the Department and persons who are subject to this subsection shall have the same rights, remedies, privileges, immunities, powers and duties, and be subject to the same conditions, restrictions, limitations, penalties, exclusions, exemptions, and definitions of terms and employ the same modes of procedure as are prescribed in Sections 2, 2a through 2d, 3 through 3-50 (in respect to all provisions therein other than the State rate of tax), 4 (except that the reference to the State shall be to the business district), 5, 7, 8 (except that the jurisdiction to which the tax shall be a debt to the extent indicated in that Section 8 shall be the municipality), 9 (except as to the disposition of taxes and penalties collected, and except that the returned merchandise credit for this tax may not be taken against any State tax, and except that the retailer's discount is not allowed for taxes paid on aviation fuel that are subject to the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and 49 U.S.C. 47133), 10, 11, 12 (except the reference therein to Section 2b of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act), 13 (except that any reference to the State shall mean the municipality), the first paragraph of Section 15, and Sections 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 of the Service Occupation Tax Act and all provisions of the Uniform Penalty and Interest Act, as fully as if those provisions were set forth herein.
    Persons subject to any tax imposed under the authority granted in this subsection may reimburse themselves for their serviceman's tax liability hereunder by separately stating the tax as an additional charge, which charge may be stated in combination, in a single amount, with State tax that servicemen are authorized to collect under the Service Use Tax Act, in accordance with such bracket schedules as the Department may prescribe.
    Whenever the Department determines that a refund should be made under this subsection to a claimant instead of issuing credit memorandum, the Department shall notify the State Comptroller, who shall cause the order to be drawn for the amount specified, and to the person named, in such notification from the Department. Such refund shall be paid by the State Treasurer out of the business district retailers' occupation tax fund or the Local Government Aviation Trust Fund, as appropriate.
    Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the Department shall forthwith pay over to the State Treasurer, ex-officio, as trustee, all taxes, penalties, and interest collected under this subsection for deposit into the business district retailers' occupation tax fund. Taxes and penalties collected on aviation fuel sold on or after December 1, 2019, shall be immediately paid over by the Department to the State Treasurer, ex officio, as trustee, for deposit into the Local Government Aviation Trust Fund. The Department shall only pay moneys into the Local Government Aviation Trust Fund under this Section for so long as the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and 49 U.S.C. 47133 are binding on the District.
    As soon as possible after the first day of each month, beginning January 1, 2011, upon certification of the Department of Revenue, the Comptroller shall order transferred, and the Treasurer shall transfer, to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund the local sales tax increment, as defined in the Innovation Development and Economy Act, collected under this subsection during the second preceding calendar month for sales within a STAR bond district.
    After the monthly transfer to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund, on or before the 25th day of each calendar month, the Department shall prepare and certify to the Comptroller the disbursement of stated sums of money to named municipalities from the business district retailers' occupation tax fund, the municipalities to be those from which suppliers and servicemen have paid taxes or penalties under this subsection to the Department during the second preceding calendar month. The amount to be paid to each municipality shall be the amount (not including credit memoranda and not including taxes and penalties collected on aviation fuel sold on or after December 1, 2019) collected under this subsection during the second preceding calendar month by the Department, less 2% of that amount (except the amount collected on aviation fuel sold on or after December 1, 2019), which shall be deposited into the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund and shall be used by the Department, subject to appropriation, to cover the costs of the Department in administering and enforcing the provisions of this subsection, and not including an amount equal to the amount of refunds made during the second preceding calendar month by the Department on behalf of such municipality, and not including any amounts that are transferred to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund. Within 10 days after receipt, by the Comptroller, of the disbursement certification to the municipalities, provided for in this subsection to be given to the Comptroller by the Department, the Comptroller shall cause the orders to be drawn for the respective amounts in accordance with the directions contained in such certification. The proceeds of the tax paid to municipalities under this subsection shall be deposited into the Business District Tax Allocation Fund by the municipality.
    An ordinance imposing or discontinuing the tax under this subsection or effecting a change in the rate thereof shall either (i) be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department on or before the first day of April, whereupon the Department, if all other requirements of this subsection are met, shall proceed to administer and enforce this subsection as of the first day of July next following the adoption and filing; or (ii) be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department on or before the first day of October, whereupon, if all other conditions of this subsection are met, the Department shall proceed to administer and enforce this subsection as of the first day of January next following the adoption and filing.
    The Department of Revenue shall not administer or enforce an ordinance imposing, discontinuing, or changing the rate of the tax under this subsection, until the municipality also provides, in the manner prescribed by the Department, the boundaries of the business district in such a way that the Department can determine by its address whether a business is located in the business district. The municipality must provide this boundary and address information to the Department on or before April 1 for administration and enforcement of the tax under this subsection by the Department beginning on the following July 1 and on or before October 1 for administration and enforcement of the tax under this subsection by the Department beginning on the following January 1. The Department of Revenue shall not administer or enforce any change made to the boundaries of a business district or address change, addition, or deletion until the municipality reports the boundary change or address change, addition, or deletion to the Department in the manner prescribed by the Department. The municipality must provide this boundary change information or address change, addition, or deletion to the Department on or before April 1 for administration and enforcement by the Department of the change beginning on the following July 1 and on or before October 1 for administration and enforcement by the Department of the change beginning on the following January 1. The retailers in the business district shall be responsible for charging the tax imposed under this subsection. If a retailer is incorrectly included or excluded from the list of those required to collect the tax under this subsection, both the Department of Revenue and the retailer shall be held harmless if they reasonably relied on information provided by the municipality.
    A municipality that imposes the tax under this subsection must submit to the Department of Revenue any other information as the Department may require for the administration and enforcement of the tax.
    Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize the municipality to impose a tax upon the privilege of engaging in any business which under the Constitution of the United States may not be made the subject of taxation by the State.
    If a tax is imposed under this subsection (c), a tax shall also be imposed under subsection (b) of this Section.
    (d) By ordinance, a municipality that has designated a business district under this Law may impose an occupation tax upon all persons engaged in the business district in the business of renting, leasing, or letting rooms in a hotel, as defined in the Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax Act, at a rate not to exceed 1% of the gross rental receipts from the renting, leasing, or letting of hotel rooms within the business district, to be imposed only in 0.25% increments, excluding, however, from gross rental receipts the proceeds of renting, leasing, or letting to permanent residents of a hotel, as defined in the Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax Act, and proceeds from the tax imposed under subsection (c) of Section 13 of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Act.
    The tax imposed by the municipality under this subsection and all civil penalties that may be assessed as an incident to that tax shall be collected and enforced by the municipality imposing the tax. The municipality shall have full power to administer and enforce this subsection, to collect all taxes and penalties due under this subsection, to dispose of taxes and penalties so collected in the manner provided in this subsection, and to determine all rights to credit memoranda arising on account of the erroneous payment of tax or penalty under this subsection. In the administration of and compliance with this subsection, the municipality and persons who are subject to this subsection shall have the same rights, remedies, privileges, immunities, powers, and duties, shall be subject to the same conditions, restrictions, limitations, penalties, and definitions of terms, and shall employ the same modes of procedure as are employed with respect to a tax adopted by the municipality under Section 8-3-14 of this Code.
    Persons subject to any tax imposed under the authority granted in this subsection may reimburse themselves for their tax liability for that tax by separately stating that tax as an additional charge, which charge may be stated in combination, in a single amount, with State taxes imposed under the Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax Act, and with any other tax.
    Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize a municipality to impose a tax upon the privilege of engaging in any business which under the Constitution of the United States may not be made the subject of taxation by this State.
    The proceeds of the tax imposed under this subsection shall be deposited into the Business District Tax Allocation Fund.
    (e) Obligations secured by the Business District Tax Allocation Fund may be issued to provide for the payment or reimbursement of business district project costs. Those obligations, when so issued, shall be retired in the manner provided in the ordinance authorizing the issuance of those obligations by the receipts of taxes imposed pursuant to subsections (10) and (11) of Section 11-74.3-3 and by other revenue designated or pledged by the municipality. A municipality may in the ordinance pledge, for any period of time up to and including the dissolution date, all or any part of the funds in and to be deposited in the Business District Tax Allocation Fund to the payment of business district project costs and obligations. Whenever a municipality pledges all of the funds to the credit of a business district tax allocation fund to secure obligations issued or to be issued to pay or reimburse business district project costs, the municipality may specifically provide that funds remaining to the credit of such business district tax allocation fund after the payment of such obligations shall be accounted for annually and shall be deemed to be "surplus" funds, and such "surplus" funds shall be expended by the municipality for any business district project cost as approved in the business district plan. Whenever a municipality pledges less than all of the monies to the credit of a business district tax allocation fund to secure obligations issued or to be issued to pay or reimburse business district project costs, the municipality shall provide that monies to the credit of the business district tax allocation fund and not subject to such pledge or otherwise encumbered or required for payment of contractual obligations for specific business district project costs shall be calculated annually and shall be deemed to be "surplus" funds, and such "surplus" funds shall be expended by the municipality for any business district project cost as approved in the business district plan.
    No obligation issued pursuant to this Law and secured by a pledge of all or any portion of any revenues received or to be received by the municipality from the imposition of taxes pursuant to subsection (10) of Section 11-74.3-3, shall be deemed to constitute an economic incentive agreement under Section 8-11-20, notwithstanding the fact that such pledge provides for the sharing, rebate, or payment of retailers' occupation taxes or service occupation taxes imposed pursuant to subsection (10) of Section 11-74.3-3 and received or to be received by the municipality from the development or redevelopment of properties in the business district.
    Without limiting the foregoing in this Section, the municipality may further secure obligations secured by the business district tax allocation fund with a pledge, for a period not greater than the term of the obligations and in any case not longer than the dissolution date, of any part or any combination of the following: (i) net revenues of all or part of any business district project; (ii) taxes levied or imposed by the municipality on any or all property in the municipality, including, specifically, taxes levied or imposed by the municipality in a special service area pursuant to the Special Service Area Tax Law; (iii) the full faith and credit of the municipality; (iv) a mortgage on part or all of the business district project; or (v) any other taxes or anticipated receipts that the municipality may lawfully pledge.
    Such obligations may be issued in one or more series, bear such date or dates, become due at such time or times as therein provided, but in any case not later than (i) 20 years after the date of issue or (ii) the dissolution date, whichever is earlier, bear interest payable at such intervals and at such rate or rates as set forth therein, except as may be limited by applicable law, which rate or rates may be fixed or variable, be in such denominations, be in such form, either coupon, registered, or book-entry, carry such conversion, registration and exchange privileges, be subject to defeasance upon such terms, have such rank or priority, be executed in such manner, be payable in such medium or payment at such place or places within or without the State, make provision for a corporate trustee within or without the State with respect to such obligations, prescribe the rights, powers, and duties thereof to be exercised for the benefit of the municipality and the benefit of the owners of such obligations, provide for the holding in trust, investment, and use of moneys, funds, and accounts held under an ordinance, provide for assignment of and direct payment of the moneys to pay such obligations or to be deposited into such funds or accounts directly to such trustee, be subject to such terms of redemption with or without premium, and be sold at such price, all as the corporate authorities shall determine. No referendum approval of the electors shall be required as a condition to the issuance of obligations pursuant to this Law except as provided in this Section.
    In the event the municipality authorizes the issuance of obligations pursuant to the authority of this Law secured by the full faith and credit of the municipality, or pledges ad valorem taxes pursuant to this subsection, which obligations are other than obligations which may be issued under home rule powers provided by Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution or which ad valorem taxes are other than ad valorem taxes which may be pledged under home rule powers provided by Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution or which are levied in a special service area pursuant to the Special Service Area Tax Law, the ordinance authorizing the issuance of those obligations or pledging those taxes shall be published within 10 days after the ordinance has been adopted, in a newspaper having a general circulation within the municipality. The publication of the ordinance shall be accompanied by a notice of (i) the specific number of voters required to sign a petition requesting the question of the issuance of the obligations or pledging such ad valorem taxes to be submitted to the electors; (ii) the time within which the petition must be filed; and (iii) the date of the prospective referendum. The municipal clerk shall provide a petition form to any individual requesting one.
    If no petition is filed with the municipal clerk, as hereinafter provided in this Section, within 21 days after the publication of the ordinance, the ordinance shall be in effect. However, if within that 21-day period a petition is filed with the municipal clerk, signed by electors numbering not less than 15% of the number of electors voting for the mayor or president at the last general municipal election, asking that the question of issuing obligations using full faith and credit of the municipality as security for the cost of paying or reimbursing business district project costs, or of pledging such ad valorem taxes for the payment of those obligations, or both, be submitted to the electors of the municipality, the municipality shall not be authorized to issue obligations of the municipality using the full faith and credit of the municipality as security or pledging such ad valorem taxes for the payment of those obligations, or both, until the proposition has been submitted to and approved by a majority of the voters voting on the proposition at a regularly scheduled election. The municipality shall certify the proposition to the proper election authorities for submission in accordance with the general election law.
    The ordinance authorizing the obligations may provide that the obligations shall contain a recital that they are issued pursuant to this Law, which recital shall be conclusive evidence of their validity and of the regularity of their issuance.
    In the event the municipality authorizes issuance of obligations pursuant to this Law secured by the full faith and credit of the municipality, the ordinance authorizing the obligations may provide for the levy and collection of a direct annual tax upon all taxable property within the municipality sufficient to pay the principal thereof and interest thereon as it matures, which levy may be in addition to and exclusive of the maximum of all other taxes authorized to be levied by the municipality, which levy, however, shall be abated to the extent that monies from other sources are available for payment of the obligations and the municipality certifies the amount of those monies available to the county clerk.
    A certified copy of the ordinance shall be filed with the county clerk of each county in which any portion of the municipality is situated, and shall constitute the authority for the extension and collection of the taxes to be deposited in the business district tax allocation fund.
    A municipality may also issue its obligations to refund, in whole or in part, obligations theretofore issued by the municipality under the authority of this Law, whether at or prior to maturity. However, the last maturity of the refunding obligations shall not be expressed to mature later than the dissolution date.
    In the event a municipality issues obligations under home rule powers or other legislative authority, the proceeds of which are pledged to pay or reimburse business district project costs, the municipality may, if it has followed the procedures in conformance with this Law, retire those obligations from funds in the business district tax allocation fund in amounts and in such manner as if those obligations had been issued pursuant to the provisions of this Law.
    No obligations issued pursuant to this Law shall be regarded as indebtedness of the municipality issuing those obligations or any other taxing district for the purpose of any limitation imposed by law.
    Obligations issued pursuant to this Law shall not be subject to the provisions of the Bond Authorization Act.
    (f) When business district project costs, including, without limitation, all obligations paying or reimbursing business district project costs have been paid, any surplus funds then remaining in the Business District Tax Allocation Fund shall be distributed to the municipal treasurer for deposit into the general corporate fund of the municipality. Upon payment of all business district project costs and retirement of all obligations paying or reimbursing business district project costs, but in no event more than 23 years after the date of adoption of the ordinance imposing taxes pursuant to subsection (10) or (11) of Section 11-74.3-3, the municipality shall adopt an ordinance immediately rescinding the taxes imposed pursuant to subsection (10) or (11) of Section 11-74.3-3.
(Source: P.A. 101-10, eff. 6-5-19; 101-604, eff. 12-13-19; 102-700, eff. 4-19-22.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.3-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.3-7)
    Sec. 11-74.3-7. Existing business districts. Except as hereinafter provided, business districts that were designated prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly shall continue to operate and be governed by the terms of this Law in effect prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly. Any municipality which has designated a business district prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly may, by ordinance, amend or supplement any proceedings taken in connection with the designation of a business district as shall be necessary to provide that this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly shall apply to such business district.
(Source: P.A. 96-1394, eff. 7-29-10.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 74.4

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 74.4 heading)
DIVISION 74.4. TAX INCREMENT
ALLOCATION REDEVELOPMENT ACT

65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.4-1)
    Sec. 11-74.4-1. This Division 74.4 shall be known and may be cited as the "Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act".
(Source: P.A. 84-1417.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.4-2)
    Sec. 11-74.4-2. (a) It is hereby found and declared that there exist in many municipalities within this State blighted conservation and industrial park conservation areas, as defined herein; that the conservation areas are rapidly deteriorating and declining and may soon become blighted areas if their decline is not checked; that the stable economic and physical development of the blighted areas, conservation areas and industrial park conservation areas is endangered by the presence of blighting factors as manifested by progressive and advanced deterioration of structures, by the overuse of housing and other facilities, by a lack of physical maintenance of existing structures, by obsolete and inadequate community facilities and a lack of sound community planning, by obsolete platting, diversity of ownership, excessive tax and special assessment delinquencies, by the growth of a large surplus of workers who lack the skills to meet existing or potential employment opportunities or by a combination of these factors; that as a result of the existence of blighted areas and areas requiring conservation, there is an excessive and disproportionate expenditure of public funds, inadequate public and private investment, unmarketability of property, growth in delinquencies and crime, and housing and zoning law violations in such areas together with an abnormal exodus of families and businesses so that the decline of these areas impairs the value of private investments and threatens the sound growth and the tax base of taxing districts in such areas, and threatens the health, safety, morals, and welfare of the public and that the industrial park conservation areas include under-utilized areas which, if developed as industrial parks, will promote industrial and transportation activities, thereby reducing the evils attendant upon involuntary unemployment and enhancing the public health and welfare of this State.
    (b) It is hereby found and declared that in order to promote and protect the health, safety, morals, and welfare of the public, that blighted conditions need to be eradicated and conservation measures instituted, and that redevelopment of such areas be undertaken; that to remove and alleviate adverse conditions it is necessary to encourage private investment and restore and enhance the tax base of the taxing districts in such areas by the development or redevelopment of project areas. The eradication of blighted areas and treatment and improvement of conservation areas and industrial park conservation areas by redevelopment projects is hereby declared to be essential to the public interest.
    (c) It is found and declared that the use of incremental tax revenues derived from the tax rates of various taxing districts in redevelopment project areas for the payment of redevelopment project costs is of benefit to said taxing districts for the reasons that taxing districts located in redevelopment project areas would not derive the benefits of an increased assessment base without the benefits of tax increment financing, all surplus tax revenues are turned over to the taxing districts in redevelopment project areas and all said districts benefit from the removal of blighted conditions, the eradication of conditions requiring conservation measures, and the development of industrial parks.
(Source: P.A. 84-1090.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.4-3)
    Sec. 11-74.4-3. Definitions. The following terms, wherever used or referred to in this Division 74.4 shall have the following respective meanings, unless in any case a different meaning clearly appears from the context.
    (a) For any redevelopment project area that has been designated pursuant to this Section by an ordinance adopted prior to November 1, 1999 (the effective date of Public Act 91-478), "blighted area" shall have the meaning set forth in this Section prior to that date.
    On and after November 1, 1999, "blighted area" means any improved or vacant area within the boundaries of a redevelopment project area located within the territorial limits of the municipality where:
        (1) If improved, industrial, commercial, and
    
residential buildings or improvements are detrimental to the public safety, health, or welfare because of a combination of 5 or more of the following factors, each of which is (i) present, with that presence documented, to a meaningful extent so that a municipality may reasonably find that the factor is clearly present within the intent of the Act and (ii) reasonably distributed throughout the improved part of the redevelopment project area:
            (A) Dilapidation. An advanced state of disrepair
        
or neglect of necessary repairs to the primary structural components of buildings or improvements in such a combination that a documented building condition analysis determines that major repair is required or the defects are so serious and so extensive that the buildings must be removed.
            (B) Obsolescence. The condition or process of
        
falling into disuse. Structures have become ill-suited for the original use.
            (C) Deterioration. With respect to buildings,
        
defects including, but not limited to, major defects in the secondary building components such as doors, windows, porches, gutters and downspouts, and fascia. With respect to surface improvements, that the condition of roadways, alleys, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, off-street parking, and surface storage areas evidence deterioration, including, but not limited to, surface cracking, crumbling, potholes, depressions, loose paving material, and weeds protruding through paved surfaces.
            (D) Presence of structures below minimum code
        
standards. All structures that do not meet the standards of zoning, subdivision, building, fire, and other governmental codes applicable to property, but not including housing and property maintenance codes.
            (E) Illegal use of individual structures. The
        
use of structures in violation of applicable federal, State, or local laws, exclusive of those applicable to the presence of structures below minimum code standards.
            (F) Excessive vacancies. The presence of
        
buildings that are unoccupied or under-utilized and that represent an adverse influence on the area because of the frequency, extent, or duration of the vacancies.
            (G) Lack of ventilation, light, or sanitary
        
facilities. The absence of adequate ventilation for light or air circulation in spaces or rooms without windows, or that require the removal of dust, odor, gas, smoke, or other noxious airborne materials. Inadequate natural light and ventilation means the absence of skylights or windows for interior spaces or rooms and improper window sizes and amounts by room area to window area ratios. Inadequate sanitary facilities refers to the absence or inadequacy of garbage storage and enclosure, bathroom facilities, hot water and kitchens, and structural inadequacies preventing ingress and egress to and from all rooms and units within a building.
            (H) Inadequate utilities. Underground and
        
overhead utilities such as storm sewers and storm drainage, sanitary sewers, water lines, and gas, telephone, and electrical services that are shown to be inadequate. Inadequate utilities are those that are: (i) of insufficient capacity to serve the uses in the redevelopment project area, (ii) deteriorated, antiquated, obsolete, or in disrepair, or (iii) lacking within the redevelopment project area.
            (I) Excessive land coverage and overcrowding of
        
structures and community facilities. The over-intensive use of property and the crowding of buildings and accessory facilities onto a site. Examples of problem conditions warranting the designation of an area as one exhibiting excessive land coverage are: (i) the presence of buildings either improperly situated on parcels or located on parcels of inadequate size and shape in relation to present-day standards of development for health and safety and (ii) the presence of multiple buildings on a single parcel. For there to be a finding of excessive land coverage, these parcels must exhibit one or more of the following conditions: insufficient provision for light and air within or around buildings, increased threat of spread of fire due to the close proximity of buildings, lack of adequate or proper access to a public right-of-way, lack of reasonably required off-street parking, or inadequate provision for loading and service.
            (J) Deleterious land use or layout. The
        
existence of incompatible land-use relationships, buildings occupied by inappropriate mixed-uses, or uses considered to be noxious, offensive, or unsuitable for the surrounding area.
            (K) Environmental clean-up. The proposed
        
redevelopment project area has incurred Illinois Environmental Protection Agency or United States Environmental Protection Agency remediation costs for, or a study conducted by an independent consultant recognized as having expertise in environmental remediation has determined a need for, the clean-up of hazardous waste, hazardous substances, or underground storage tanks required by State or federal law, provided that the remediation costs constitute a material impediment to the development or redevelopment of the redevelopment project area.
            (L) Lack of community planning. The proposed
        
redevelopment project area was developed prior to or without the benefit or guidance of a community plan. This means that the development occurred prior to the adoption by the municipality of a comprehensive or other community plan or that the plan was not followed at the time of the area's development. This factor must be documented by evidence of adverse or incompatible land-use relationships, inadequate street layout, improper subdivision, parcels of inadequate shape and size to meet contemporary development standards, or other evidence demonstrating an absence of effective community planning.
            (M) The total equalized assessed value of the
        
proposed redevelopment project area has declined for 3 of the last 5 calendar years prior to the year in which the redevelopment project area is designated or is increasing at an annual rate that is less than the balance of the municipality for 3 of the last 5 calendar years for which information is available or is increasing at an annual rate that is less than the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the United States Department of Labor or successor agency for 3 of the last 5 calendar years prior to the year in which the redevelopment project area is designated.
        (2) If vacant, the sound growth of the redevelopment
    
project area is impaired by a combination of 2 or more of the following factors, each of which is (i) present, with that presence documented, to a meaningful extent so that a municipality may reasonably find that the factor is clearly present within the intent of the Act and (ii) reasonably distributed throughout the vacant part of the redevelopment project area to which it pertains:
            (A) Obsolete platting of vacant land that results
        
in parcels of limited or narrow size or configurations of parcels of irregular size or shape that would be difficult to develop on a planned basis and in a manner compatible with contemporary standards and requirements, or platting that failed to create rights-of-ways for streets or alleys or that created inadequate right-of-way widths for streets, alleys, or other public rights-of-way or that omitted easements for public utilities.
            (B) Diversity of ownership of parcels of vacant
        
land sufficient in number to retard or impede the ability to assemble the land for development.
            (C) Tax and special assessment delinquencies
        
exist or the property has been the subject of tax sales under the Property Tax Code within the last 5 years.
            (D) Deterioration of structures or site
        
improvements in neighboring areas adjacent to the vacant land.
            (E) The area has incurred Illinois Environmental
        
Protection Agency or United States Environmental Protection Agency remediation costs for, or a study conducted by an independent consultant recognized as having expertise in environmental remediation has determined a need for, the clean-up of hazardous waste, hazardous substances, or underground storage tanks required by State or federal law, provided that the remediation costs constitute a material impediment to the development or redevelopment of the redevelopment project area.
            (F) The total equalized assessed value of the
        
proposed redevelopment project area has declined for 3 of the last 5 calendar years prior to the year in which the redevelopment project area is designated or is increasing at an annual rate that is less than the balance of the municipality for 3 of the last 5 calendar years for which information is available or is increasing at an annual rate that is less than the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the United States Department of Labor or successor agency for 3 of the last 5 calendar years prior to the year in which the redevelopment project area is designated.
        (3) If vacant, the sound growth of the redevelopment
    
project area is impaired by one of the following factors that (i) is present, with that presence documented, to a meaningful extent so that a municipality may reasonably find that the factor is clearly present within the intent of the Act and (ii) is reasonably distributed throughout the vacant part of the redevelopment project area to which it pertains:
            (A) The area consists of one or more unused
        
quarries, mines, or strip mine ponds.
            (B) The area consists of unused rail yards, rail
        
tracks, or railroad rights-of-way.
            (C) The area, prior to its designation, is
        
subject to (i) chronic flooding that adversely impacts on real property in the area as certified by a registered professional engineer or appropriate regulatory agency or (ii) surface water that discharges from all or a part of the area and contributes to flooding within the same watershed, but only if the redevelopment project provides for facilities or improvements to contribute to the alleviation of all or part of the flooding.
            (D) The area consists of an unused or illegal
        
disposal site containing earth, stone, building debris, or similar materials that were removed from construction, demolition, excavation, or dredge sites.
            (E) Prior to November 1, 1999, the area is not
        
less than 50 nor more than 100 acres and 75% of which is vacant (notwithstanding that the area has been used for commercial agricultural purposes within 5 years prior to the designation of the redevelopment project area), and the area meets at least one of the factors itemized in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the area has been designated as a town or village center by ordinance or comprehensive plan adopted prior to January 1, 1982, and the area has not been developed for that designated purpose.
            (F) The area qualified as a blighted improved
        
area immediately prior to becoming vacant, unless there has been substantial private investment in the immediately surrounding area.
    (b) For any redevelopment project area that has been designated pursuant to this Section by an ordinance adopted prior to November 1, 1999 (the effective date of Public Act 91-478), "conservation area" shall have the meaning set forth in this Section prior to that date.
    On and after November 1, 1999, "conservation area" means any improved area within the boundaries of a redevelopment project area located within the territorial limits of the municipality in which 50% or more of the structures in the area have an age of 35 years or more. Such an area is not yet a blighted area but because of a combination of 3 or more of the following factors is detrimental to the public safety, health, morals or welfare and such an area may become a blighted area:
        (1) Dilapidation. An advanced state of disrepair or
    
neglect of necessary repairs to the primary structural components of buildings or improvements in such a combination that a documented building condition analysis determines that major repair is required or the defects are so serious and so extensive that the buildings must be removed.
        (2) Obsolescence. The condition or process of
    
falling into disuse. Structures have become ill-suited for the original use.
        (3) Deterioration. With respect to buildings,
    
defects including, but not limited to, major defects in the secondary building components such as doors, windows, porches, gutters and downspouts, and fascia. With respect to surface improvements, that the condition of roadways, alleys, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, off-street parking, and surface storage areas evidence deterioration, including, but not limited to, surface cracking, crumbling, potholes, depressions, loose paving material, and weeds protruding through paved surfaces.
        (4) Presence of structures below minimum code
    
standards. All structures that do not meet the standards of zoning, subdivision, building, fire, and other governmental codes applicable to property, but not including housing and property maintenance codes.
        (5) Illegal use of individual structures. The use of
    
structures in violation of applicable federal, State, or local laws, exclusive of those applicable to the presence of structures below minimum code standards.
        (6) Excessive vacancies. The presence of buildings
    
that are unoccupied or under-utilized and that represent an adverse influence on the area because of the frequency, extent, or duration of the vacancies.
        (7) Lack of ventilation, light, or sanitary
    
facilities. The absence of adequate ventilation for light or air circulation in spaces or rooms without windows, or that require the removal of dust, odor, gas, smoke, or other noxious airborne materials. Inadequate natural light and ventilation means the absence or inadequacy of skylights or windows for interior spaces or rooms and improper window sizes and amounts by room area to window area ratios. Inadequate sanitary facilities refers to the absence or inadequacy of garbage storage and enclosure, bathroom facilities, hot water and kitchens, and structural inadequacies preventing ingress and egress to and from all rooms and units within a building.
        (8) Inadequate utilities. Underground and overhead
    
utilities such as storm sewers and storm drainage, sanitary sewers, water lines, and gas, telephone, and electrical services that are shown to be inadequate. Inadequate utilities are those that are: (i) of insufficient capacity to serve the uses in the redevelopment project area, (ii) deteriorated, antiquated, obsolete, or in disrepair, or (iii) lacking within the redevelopment project area.
        (9) Excessive land coverage and overcrowding of
    
structures and community facilities. The over-intensive use of property and the crowding of buildings and accessory facilities onto a site. Examples of problem conditions warranting the designation of an area as one exhibiting excessive land coverage are: the presence of buildings either improperly situated on parcels or located on parcels of inadequate size and shape in relation to present-day standards of development for health and safety and the presence of multiple buildings on a single parcel. For there to be a finding of excessive land coverage, these parcels must exhibit one or more of the following conditions: insufficient provision for light and air within or around buildings, increased threat of spread of fire due to the close proximity of buildings, lack of adequate or proper access to a public right-of-way, lack of reasonably required off-street parking, or inadequate provision for loading and service.
        (10) Deleterious land use or layout. The existence
    
of incompatible land-use relationships, buildings occupied by inappropriate mixed-uses, or uses considered to be noxious, offensive, or unsuitable for the surrounding area.
        (11) Lack of community planning. The proposed
    
redevelopment project area was developed prior to or without the benefit or guidance of a community plan. This means that the development occurred prior to the adoption by the municipality of a comprehensive or other community plan or that the plan was not followed at the time of the area's development. This factor must be documented by evidence of adverse or incompatible land-use relationships, inadequate street layout, improper subdivision, parcels of inadequate shape and size to meet contemporary development standards, or other evidence demonstrating an absence of effective community planning.
        (12) The area has incurred Illinois Environmental
    
Protection Agency or United States Environmental Protection Agency remediation costs for, or a study conducted by an independent consultant recognized as having expertise in environmental remediation has determined a need for, the clean-up of hazardous waste, hazardous substances, or underground storage tanks required by State or federal law, provided that the remediation costs constitute a material impediment to the development or redevelopment of the redevelopment project area.
        (13) The total equalized assessed value of the
    
proposed redevelopment project area has declined for 3 of the last 5 calendar years for which information is available or is increasing at an annual rate that is less than the balance of the municipality for 3 of the last 5 calendar years for which information is available or is increasing at an annual rate that is less than the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the United States Department of Labor or successor agency for 3 of the last 5 calendar years for which information is available.
    (c) "Industrial park" means an area in a blighted or conservation area suitable for use by any manufacturing, industrial, research or transportation enterprise, of facilities to include but not be limited to factories, mills, processing plants, assembly plants, packing plants, fabricating plants, industrial distribution centers, warehouses, repair overhaul or service facilities, freight terminals, research facilities, test facilities or railroad facilities.
    (d) "Industrial park conservation area" means an area within the boundaries of a redevelopment project area located within the territorial limits of a municipality that is a labor surplus municipality or within 1 1/2 miles of the territorial limits of a municipality that is a labor surplus municipality if the area is annexed to the municipality; which area is zoned as industrial no later than at the time the municipality by ordinance designates the redevelopment project area, and which area includes both vacant land suitable for use as an industrial park and a blighted area or conservation area contiguous to such vacant land.
    (e) "Labor surplus municipality" means a municipality in which, at any time during the 6 months before the municipality by ordinance designates an industrial park conservation area, the unemployment rate was over 6% and was also 100% or more of the national average unemployment rate for that same time as published in the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics publication entitled "The Employment Situation" or its successor publication. For the purpose of this subsection, if unemployment rate statistics for the municipality are not available, the unemployment rate in the municipality shall be deemed to be the same as the unemployment rate in the principal county in which the municipality is located.
    (f) "Municipality" shall mean a city, village, incorporated town, or a township that is located in the unincorporated portion of a county with 3 million or more inhabitants, if the county adopted an ordinance that approved the township's redevelopment plan.
    (g) "Initial Sales Tax Amounts" means the amount of taxes paid under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, Use Tax Act, Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, the Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, and the Municipal Service Occupation Tax Act by retailers and servicemen on transactions at places located in a State Sales Tax Boundary during the calendar year 1985.
    (g-1) "Revised Initial Sales Tax Amounts" means the amount of taxes paid under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, Use Tax Act, Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, the Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, and the Municipal Service Occupation Tax Act by retailers and servicemen on transactions at places located within the State Sales Tax Boundary revised pursuant to Section 11-74.4-8a(9) of this Act.
    (h) "Municipal Sales Tax Increment" means an amount equal to the increase in the aggregate amount of taxes paid to a municipality from the Local Government Tax Fund arising from sales by retailers and servicemen within the redevelopment project area or State Sales Tax Boundary, as the case may be, for as long as the redevelopment project area or State Sales Tax Boundary, as the case may be, exist over and above the aggregate amount of taxes as certified by the Illinois Department of Revenue and paid under the Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax Act and the Municipal Service Occupation Tax Act by retailers and servicemen, on transactions at places of business located in the redevelopment project area or State Sales Tax Boundary, as the case may be, during the base year which shall be the calendar year immediately prior to the year in which the municipality adopted tax increment allocation financing. For purposes of computing the aggregate amount of such taxes for base years occurring prior to 1985, the Department of Revenue shall determine the Initial Sales Tax Amounts for such taxes and deduct therefrom an amount equal to 4% of the aggregate amount of taxes per year for each year the base year is prior to 1985, but not to exceed a total deduction of 12%. The amount so determined shall be known as the "Adjusted Initial Sales Tax Amounts". For purposes of determining the Municipal Sales Tax Increment, the Department of Revenue shall for each period subtract from the amount paid to the municipality from the Local Government Tax Fund arising from sales by retailers and servicemen on transactions located in the redevelopment project area or the State Sales Tax Boundary, as the case may be, the certified Initial Sales Tax Amounts, the Adjusted Initial Sales Tax Amounts or the Revised Initial Sales Tax Amounts for the Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax Act and the Municipal Service Occupation Tax Act. For the State Fiscal Year 1989, this calculation shall be made by utilizing the calendar year 1987 to determine the tax amounts received. For the State Fiscal Year 1990, this calculation shall be made by utilizing the period from January 1, 1988, until September 30, 1988, to determine the tax amounts received from retailers and servicemen pursuant to the Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax and the Municipal Service Occupation Tax Act, which shall have deducted therefrom nine-twelfths of the certified Initial Sales Tax Amounts, the Adjusted Initial Sales Tax Amounts or the Revised Initial Sales Tax Amounts as appropriate. For the State Fiscal Year 1991, this calculation shall be made by utilizing the period from October 1, 1988, to June 30, 1989, to determine the tax amounts received from retailers and servicemen pursuant to the Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax and the Municipal Service Occupation Tax Act which shall have deducted therefrom nine-twelfths of the certified Initial Sales Tax Amounts, Adjusted Initial Sales Tax Amounts or the Revised Initial Sales Tax Amounts as appropriate. For every State Fiscal Year thereafter, the applicable period shall be the 12 months beginning July 1 and ending June 30 to determine the tax amounts received which shall have deducted therefrom the certified Initial Sales Tax Amounts, the Adjusted Initial Sales Tax Amounts or the Revised Initial Sales Tax Amounts, as the case may be.
    (i) "Net State Sales Tax Increment" means the sum of the following: (a) 80% of the first $100,000 of State Sales Tax Increment annually generated within a State Sales Tax Boundary; (b) 60% of the amount in excess of $100,000 but not exceeding $500,000 of State Sales Tax Increment annually generated within a State Sales Tax Boundary; and (c) 40% of all amounts in excess of $500,000 of State Sales Tax Increment annually generated within a State Sales Tax Boundary. If, however, a municipality established a tax increment financing district in a county with a population in excess of 3,000,000 before January 1, 1986, and the municipality entered into a contract or issued bonds after January 1, 1986, but before December 31, 1986, to finance redevelopment project costs within a State Sales Tax Boundary, then the Net State Sales Tax Increment means, for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 1990, and July 1, 1991, 100% of the State Sales Tax Increment annually generated within a State Sales Tax Boundary; and notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, for those fiscal years the Department of Revenue shall distribute to those municipalities 100% of their Net State Sales Tax Increment before any distribution to any other municipality and regardless of whether or not those other municipalities will receive 100% of their Net State Sales Tax Increment. For Fiscal Year 1999, and every year thereafter until the year 2007, for any municipality that has not entered into a contract or has not issued bonds prior to June 1, 1988 to finance redevelopment project costs within a State Sales Tax Boundary, the Net State Sales Tax Increment shall be calculated as follows: By multiplying the Net State Sales Tax Increment by 90% in the State Fiscal Year 1999; 80% in the State Fiscal Year 2000; 70% in the State Fiscal Year 2001; 60% in the State Fiscal Year 2002; 50% in the State Fiscal Year 2003; 40% in the State Fiscal Year 2004; 30% in the State Fiscal Year 2005; 20% in the State Fiscal Year 2006; and 10% in the State Fiscal Year 2007. No payment shall be made for State Fiscal Year 2008 and thereafter.
    Municipalities that issued bonds in connection with a redevelopment project in a redevelopment project area within the State Sales Tax Boundary prior to July 29, 1991, or that entered into contracts in connection with a redevelopment project in a redevelopment project area before June 1, 1988, shall continue to receive their proportional share of the Illinois Tax Increment Fund distribution until the date on which the redevelopment project is completed or terminated. If, however, a municipality that issued bonds in connection with a redevelopment project in a redevelopment project area within the State Sales Tax Boundary prior to July 29, 1991 retires the bonds prior to June 30, 2007 or a municipality that entered into contracts in connection with a redevelopment project in a redevelopment project area before June 1, 1988 completes the contracts prior to June 30, 2007, then so long as the redevelopment project is not completed or is not terminated, the Net State Sales Tax Increment shall be calculated, beginning on the date on which the bonds are retired or the contracts are completed, as follows: By multiplying the Net State Sales Tax Increment by 60% in the State Fiscal Year 2002; 50% in the State Fiscal Year 2003; 40% in the State Fiscal Year 2004; 30% in the State Fiscal Year 2005; 20% in the State Fiscal Year 2006; and 10% in the State Fiscal Year 2007. No payment shall be made for State Fiscal Year 2008 and thereafter. Refunding of any bonds issued prior to July 29, 1991, shall not alter the Net State Sales Tax Increment.
    (j) "State Utility Tax Increment Amount" means an amount equal to the aggregate increase in State electric and gas tax charges imposed on owners and tenants, other than residential customers, of properties located within the redevelopment project area under Section 9-222 of the Public Utilities Act, over and above the aggregate of such charges as certified by the Department of Revenue and paid by owners and tenants, other than residential customers, of properties within the redevelopment project area during the base year, which shall be the calendar year immediately prior to the year of the adoption of the ordinance authorizing tax increment allocation financing.
    (k) "Net State Utility Tax Increment" means the sum of the following: (a) 80% of the first $100,000 of State Utility Tax Increment annually generated by a redevelopment project area; (b) 60% of the amount in excess of $100,000 but not exceeding $500,000 of the State Utility Tax Increment annually generated by a redevelopment project area; and (c) 40% of all amounts in excess of $500,000 of State Utility Tax Increment annually generated by a redevelopment project area. For the State Fiscal Year 1999, and every year thereafter until the year 2007, for any municipality that has not entered into a contract or has not issued bonds prior to June 1, 1988 to finance redevelopment project costs within a redevelopment project area, the Net State Utility Tax Increment shall be calculated as follows: By multiplying the Net State Utility Tax Increment by 90% in the State Fiscal Year 1999; 80% in the State Fiscal Year 2000; 70% in the State Fiscal Year 2001; 60% in the State Fiscal Year 2002; 50% in the State Fiscal Year 2003; 40% in the State Fiscal Year 2004; 30% in the State Fiscal Year 2005; 20% in the State Fiscal Year 2006; and 10% in the State Fiscal Year 2007. No payment shall be made for the State Fiscal Year 2008 and thereafter.
    Municipalities that issue bonds in connection with the redevelopment project during the period from June 1, 1988 until 3 years after the effective date of this Amendatory Act of 1988 shall receive the Net State Utility Tax Increment, subject to appropriation, for 15 State Fiscal Years after the issuance of such bonds. For the 16th through the 20th State Fiscal Years after issuance of the bonds, the Net State Utility Tax Increment shall be calculated as follows: By multiplying the Net State Utility Tax Increment by 90% in year 16; 80% in year 17; 70% in year 18; 60% in year 19; and 50% in year 20. Refunding of any bonds issued prior to June 1, 1988, shall not alter the revised Net State Utility Tax Increment payments set forth above.
    (l) "Obligations" mean bonds, loans, debentures, notes, special certificates or other evidence of indebtedness issued by the municipality to carry out a redevelopment project or to refund outstanding obligations.
    (m) "Payment in lieu of taxes" means those estimated tax revenues from real property in a redevelopment project area derived from real property that has been acquired by a municipality which according to the redevelopment project or plan is to be used for a private use which taxing districts would have received had a municipality not acquired the real property and adopted tax increment allocation financing and which would result from levies made after the time of the adoption of tax increment allocation financing to the time the current equalized value of real property in the redevelopment project area exceeds the total initial equalized value of real property in said area.
    (n) "Redevelopment plan" means the comprehensive program of the municipality for development or redevelopment intended by the payment of redevelopment project costs to reduce or eliminate those conditions the existence of which qualified the redevelopment project area as a "blighted area" or "conservation area" or combination thereof or "industrial park conservation area," and thereby to enhance the tax bases of the taxing districts which extend into the redevelopment project area, provided that, with respect to redevelopment project areas described in subsections (p-1) and (p-2), "redevelopment plan" means the comprehensive program of the affected municipality for the development of qualifying transit facilities. On and after November 1, 1999 (the effective date of Public Act 91-478), no redevelopment plan may be approved or amended that includes the development of vacant land (i) with a golf course and related clubhouse and other facilities or (ii) designated by federal, State, county, or municipal government as public land for outdoor recreational activities or for nature preserves and used for that purpose within 5 years prior to the adoption of the redevelopment plan. For the purpose of this subsection, "recreational activities" is limited to mean camping and hunting. Each redevelopment plan shall set forth in writing the program to be undertaken to accomplish the objectives and shall include but not be limited to:
        (A) an itemized list of estimated redevelopment
    
project costs;
        (B) evidence indicating that the redevelopment
    
project area on the whole has not been subject to growth and development through investment by private enterprise, provided that such evidence shall not be required for any redevelopment project area located within a transit facility improvement area established pursuant to Section 11-74.4-3.3;
        (C) an assessment of any financial impact of the
    
redevelopment project area on or any increased demand for services from any taxing district affected by the plan and any program to address such financial impact or increased demand;
        (D) the sources of funds to pay costs;
        (E) the nature and term of the obligations to be
    
issued;
        (F) the most recent equalized assessed valuation of
    
the redevelopment project area;
        (G) an estimate as to the equalized assessed
    
valuation after redevelopment and the general land uses to apply in the redevelopment project area;
        (H) a commitment to fair employment practices and an
    
affirmative action plan;
        (I) if it concerns an industrial park conservation
    
area, the plan shall also include a general description of any proposed developer, user and tenant of any property, a description of the type, structure and general character of the facilities to be developed, a description of the type, class and number of new employees to be employed in the operation of the facilities to be developed; and
        (J) if property is to be annexed to the municipality,
    
the plan shall include the terms of the annexation agreement.
    The provisions of items (B) and (C) of this subsection (n) shall not apply to a municipality that before March 14, 1994 (the effective date of Public Act 88-537) had fixed, either by its corporate authorities or by a commission designated under subsection (k) of Section 11-74.4-4, a time and place for a public hearing as required by subsection (a) of Section 11-74.4-5. No redevelopment plan shall be adopted unless a municipality complies with all of the following requirements:
        (1) The municipality finds that the redevelopment
    
project area on the whole has not been subject to growth and development through investment by private enterprise and would not reasonably be anticipated to be developed without the adoption of the redevelopment plan, provided, however, that such a finding shall not be required with respect to any redevelopment project area located within a transit facility improvement area established pursuant to Section 11-74.4-3.3.
        (2) The municipality finds that the redevelopment
    
plan and project conform to the comprehensive plan for the development of the municipality as a whole, or, for municipalities with a population of 100,000 or more, regardless of when the redevelopment plan and project was adopted, the redevelopment plan and project either: (i) conforms to the strategic economic development or redevelopment plan issued by the designated planning authority of the municipality, or (ii) includes land uses that have been approved by the planning commission of the municipality.
        (3) The redevelopment plan establishes the estimated
    
dates of completion of the redevelopment project and retirement of obligations issued to finance redevelopment project costs. Those dates may not be later than the dates set forth under Section 11-74.4-3.5.
        A municipality may by municipal ordinance amend an
    
existing redevelopment plan to conform to this paragraph (3) as amended by Public Act 91-478, which municipal ordinance may be adopted without further hearing or notice and without complying with the procedures provided in this Act pertaining to an amendment to or the initial approval of a redevelopment plan and project and designation of a redevelopment project area.
        (3.5) The municipality finds, in the case of an
    
industrial park conservation area, also that the municipality is a labor surplus municipality and that the implementation of the redevelopment plan will reduce unemployment, create new jobs and by the provision of new facilities enhance the tax base of the taxing districts that extend into the redevelopment project area.
        (4) If any incremental revenues are being utilized
    
under Section 8(a)(1) or 8(a)(2) of this Act in redevelopment project areas approved by ordinance after January 1, 1986, the municipality finds: (a) that the redevelopment project area would not reasonably be developed without the use of such incremental revenues, and (b) that such incremental revenues will be exclusively utilized for the development of the redevelopment project area.
        (5) If: (a) the redevelopment plan will not result in
    
displacement of residents from 10 or more inhabited residential units, and the municipality certifies in the plan that such displacement will not result from the plan; or (b) the redevelopment plan is for a redevelopment project area or a qualifying transit facility located within a transit facility improvement area established pursuant to Section 11-74.4-3.3, and the applicable project is subject to the process for evaluation of environmental effects under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq., then a housing impact study need not be performed. If, however, the redevelopment plan would result in the displacement of residents from 10 or more inhabited residential units, or if the redevelopment project area contains 75 or more inhabited residential units and no certification is made, then the municipality shall prepare, as part of the separate feasibility report required by subsection (a) of Section 11-74.4-5, a housing impact study.
        Part I of the housing impact study shall include (i)
    
data as to whether the residential units are single family or multi-family units, (ii) the number and type of rooms within the units, if that information is available, (iii) whether the units are inhabited or uninhabited, as determined not less than 45 days before the date that the ordinance or resolution required by subsection (a) of Section 11-74.4-5 is passed, and (iv) data as to the racial and ethnic composition of the residents in the inhabited residential units. The data requirement as to the racial and ethnic composition of the residents in the inhabited residential units shall be deemed to be fully satisfied by data from the most recent federal census.
        Part II of the housing impact study shall identify
    
the inhabited residential units in the proposed redevelopment project area that are to be or may be removed. If inhabited residential units are to be removed, then the housing impact study shall identify (i) the number and location of those units that will or may be removed, (ii) the municipality's plans for relocation assistance for those residents in the proposed redevelopment project area whose residences are to be removed, (iii) the availability of replacement housing for those residents whose residences are to be removed, and shall identify the type, location, and cost of the housing, and (iv) the type and extent of relocation assistance to be provided.
        (6) On and after November 1, 1999, the housing impact
    
study required by paragraph (5) shall be incorporated in the redevelopment plan for the redevelopment project area.
        (7) On and after November 1, 1999, no redevelopment
    
plan shall be adopted, nor an existing plan amended, nor shall residential housing that is occupied by households of low-income and very low-income persons in currently existing redevelopment project areas be removed after November 1, 1999 unless the redevelopment plan provides, with respect to inhabited housing units that are to be removed for households of low-income and very low-income persons, affordable housing and relocation assistance not less than that which would be provided under the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and the regulations under that Act, including the eligibility criteria. Affordable housing may be either existing or newly constructed housing. For purposes of this paragraph (7), "low-income households", "very low-income households", and "affordable housing" have the meanings set forth in the Illinois Affordable Housing Act. The municipality shall make a good faith effort to ensure that this affordable housing is located in or near the redevelopment project area within the municipality.
        (8) On and after November 1, 1999, if, after the
    
adoption of the redevelopment plan for the redevelopment project area, any municipality desires to amend its redevelopment plan to remove more inhabited residential units than specified in its original redevelopment plan, that change shall be made in accordance with the procedures in subsection (c) of Section 11-74.4-5.
        (9) For redevelopment project areas designated prior
    
to November 1, 1999, the redevelopment plan may be amended without further joint review board meeting or hearing, provided that the municipality shall give notice of any such changes by mail to each affected taxing district and registrant on the interested party registry, to authorize the municipality to expend tax increment revenues for redevelopment project costs defined by paragraphs (5) and (7.5), subparagraphs (E) and (F) of paragraph (11), and paragraph (11.5) of subsection (q) of Section 11-74.4-3, so long as the changes do not increase the total estimated redevelopment project costs set out in the redevelopment plan by more than 5% after adjustment for inflation from the date the plan was adopted.
    (o) "Redevelopment project" means any public and private development project in furtherance of the objectives of a redevelopment plan. On and after November 1, 1999 (the effective date of Public Act 91-478), no redevelopment plan may be approved or amended that includes the development of vacant land (i) with a golf course and related clubhouse and other facilities or (ii) designated by federal, State, county, or municipal government as public land for outdoor recreational activities or for nature preserves and used for that purpose within 5 years prior to the adoption of the redevelopment plan. For the purpose of this subsection, "recreational activities" is limited to mean camping and hunting.
    (p) "Redevelopment project area" means an area designated by the municipality, which is not less in the aggregate than 1 1/2 acres and in respect to which the municipality has made a finding that there exist conditions which cause the area to be classified as an industrial park conservation area or a blighted area or a conservation area, or a combination of both blighted areas and conservation areas.
    (p-1) Notwithstanding any provision of this Act to the contrary, on and after August 25, 2009 (the effective date of Public Act 96-680), a redevelopment project area may include areas within a one-half mile radius of an existing or proposed Regional Transportation Authority Suburban Transit Access Route (STAR Line) station without a finding that the area is classified as an industrial park conservation area, a blighted area, a conservation area, or a combination thereof, but only if the municipality receives unanimous consent from the joint review board created to review the proposed redevelopment project area.
    (p-2) Notwithstanding any provision of this Act to the contrary, on and after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 99th General Assembly, a redevelopment project area may include areas within a transit facility improvement area that has been established pursuant to Section 11-74.4-3.3 without a finding that the area is classified as an industrial park conservation area, a blighted area, a conservation area, or any combination thereof.
    (q) "Redevelopment project costs", except for redevelopment project areas created pursuant to subsection (p-1) or (p-2), means and includes the sum total of all reasonable or necessary costs incurred or estimated to be incurred, and any such costs incidental to a redevelopment plan and a redevelopment project. Such costs include, without limitation, the following:
        (1) Costs of studies, surveys, development of plans,
    
and specifications, implementation and administration of the redevelopment plan including but not limited to staff and professional service costs for architectural, engineering, legal, financial, planning or other services, provided however that no charges for professional services may be based on a percentage of the tax increment collected; except that on and after November 1, 1999 (the effective date of Public Act 91-478), no contracts for professional services, excluding architectural and engineering services, may be entered into if the terms of the contract extend beyond a period of 3 years. In addition, "redevelopment project costs" shall not include lobbying expenses. After consultation with the municipality, each tax increment consultant or advisor to a municipality that plans to designate or has designated a redevelopment project area shall inform the municipality in writing of any contracts that the consultant or advisor has entered into with entities or individuals that have received, or are receiving, payments financed by tax increment revenues produced by the redevelopment project area with respect to which the consultant or advisor has performed, or will be performing, service for the municipality. This requirement shall be satisfied by the consultant or advisor before the commencement of services for the municipality and thereafter whenever any other contracts with those individuals or entities are executed by the consultant or advisor;
        (1.5) After July 1, 1999, annual administrative costs
    
shall not include general overhead or administrative costs of the municipality that would still have been incurred by the municipality if the municipality had not designated a redevelopment project area or approved a redevelopment plan;
        (1.6) The cost of marketing sites within the
    
redevelopment project area to prospective businesses, developers, and investors;
        (2) Property assembly costs, including but not
    
limited to acquisition of land and other property, real or personal, or rights or interests therein, demolition of buildings, site preparation, site improvements that serve as an engineered barrier addressing ground level or below ground environmental contamination, including, but not limited to parking lots and other concrete or asphalt barriers, and the clearing and grading of land;
        (3) Costs of rehabilitation, reconstruction or repair
    
or remodeling of existing public or private buildings, fixtures, and leasehold improvements; and the cost of replacing an existing public building if pursuant to the implementation of a redevelopment project the existing public building is to be demolished to use the site for private investment or devoted to a different use requiring private investment; including any direct or indirect costs relating to Green Globes or LEED certified construction elements or construction elements with an equivalent certification;
        (4) Costs of the construction of public works or
    
improvements, including any direct or indirect costs relating to Green Globes or LEED certified construction elements or construction elements with an equivalent certification, except that on and after November 1, 1999, redevelopment project costs shall not include the cost of constructing a new municipal public building principally used to provide offices, storage space, or conference facilities or vehicle storage, maintenance, or repair for administrative, public safety, or public works personnel and that is not intended to replace an existing public building as provided under paragraph (3) of subsection (q) of Section 11-74.4-3 unless either (i) the construction of the new municipal building implements a redevelopment project that was included in a redevelopment plan that was adopted by the municipality prior to November 1, 1999, (ii) the municipality makes a reasonable determination in the redevelopment plan, supported by information that provides the basis for that determination, that the new municipal building is required to meet an increase in the need for public safety purposes anticipated to result from the implementation of the redevelopment plan, or (iii) the new municipal public building is for the storage, maintenance, or repair of transit vehicles and is located in a transit facility improvement area that has been established pursuant to Section 11-74.4-3.3;
        (5) Costs of job training and retraining projects,
    
including the cost of "welfare to work" programs implemented by businesses located within the redevelopment project area;
        (6) Financing costs, including but not limited to all
    
necessary and incidental expenses related to the issuance of obligations and which may include payment of interest on any obligations issued hereunder including interest accruing during the estimated period of construction of any redevelopment project for which such obligations are issued and for not exceeding 36 months thereafter and including reasonable reserves related thereto;
        (7) To the extent the municipality by written
    
agreement accepts and approves the same, all or a portion of a taxing district's capital costs resulting from the redevelopment project necessarily incurred or to be incurred within a taxing district in furtherance of the objectives of the redevelopment plan and project;
        (7.5) For redevelopment project areas designated (or
    
redevelopment project areas amended to add or increase the number of tax-increment-financing assisted housing units) on or after November 1, 1999, an elementary, secondary, or unit school district's increased costs attributable to assisted housing units located within the redevelopment project area for which the developer or redeveloper receives financial assistance through an agreement with the municipality or because the municipality incurs the cost of necessary infrastructure improvements within the boundaries of the assisted housing sites necessary for the completion of that housing as authorized by this Act, and which costs shall be paid by the municipality from the Special Tax Allocation Fund when the tax increment revenue is received as a result of the assisted housing units and shall be calculated annually as follows:
            (A) for foundation districts, excluding any
        
school district in a municipality with a population in excess of 1,000,000, by multiplying the district's increase in attendance resulting from the net increase in new students enrolled in that school district who reside in housing units within the redevelopment project area that have received financial assistance through an agreement with the municipality or because the municipality incurs the cost of necessary infrastructure improvements within the boundaries of the housing sites necessary for the completion of that housing as authorized by this Act since the designation of the redevelopment project area by the most recently available per capita tuition cost as defined in Section 10-20.12a of the School Code less any increase in general State aid as defined in Section 18-8.05 of the School Code or evidence-based funding as defined in Section 18-8.15 of the School Code attributable to these added new students subject to the following annual limitations:
                (i) for unit school districts with a district
            
average 1995-96 Per Capita Tuition Charge of less than $5,900, no more than 25% of the total amount of property tax increment revenue produced by those housing units that have received tax increment finance assistance under this Act;
                (ii) for elementary school districts with a
            
district average 1995-96 Per Capita Tuition Charge of less than $5,900, no more than 17% of the total amount of property tax increment revenue produced by those housing units that have received tax increment finance assistance under this Act; and
                (iii) for secondary school districts with a
            
district average 1995-96 Per Capita Tuition Charge of less than $5,900, no more than 8% of the total amount of property tax increment revenue produced by those housing units that have received tax increment finance assistance under this Act.
            (B) For alternate method districts, flat grant
        
districts, and foundation districts with a district average 1995-96 Per Capita Tuition Charge equal to or more than $5,900, excluding any school district with a population in excess of 1,000,000, by multiplying the district's increase in attendance resulting from the net increase in new students enrolled in that school district who reside in housing units within the redevelopment project area that have received financial assistance through an agreement with the municipality or because the municipality incurs the cost of necessary infrastructure improvements within the boundaries of the housing sites necessary for the completion of that housing as authorized by this Act since the designation of the redevelopment project area by the most recently available per capita tuition cost as defined in Section 10-20.12a of the School Code less any increase in general state aid as defined in Section 18-8.05 of the School Code or evidence-based funding as defined in Section 18-8.15 of the School Code attributable to these added new students subject to the following annual limitations:
                (i) for unit school districts, no more than
            
40% of the total amount of property tax increment revenue produced by those housing units that have received tax increment finance assistance under this Act;
                (ii) for elementary school districts, no more
            
than 27% of the total amount of property tax increment revenue produced by those housing units that have received tax increment finance assistance under this Act; and
                (iii) for secondary school districts, no more
            
than 13% of the total amount of property tax increment revenue produced by those housing units that have received tax increment finance assistance under this Act.
            (C) For any school district in a municipality
        
with a population in excess of 1,000,000, the following restrictions shall apply to the reimbursement of increased costs under this paragraph (7.5):
                (i) no increased costs shall be reimbursed
            
unless the school district certifies that each of the schools affected by the assisted housing project is at or over its student capacity;
                (ii) the amount reimbursable shall be reduced
            
by the value of any land donated to the school district by the municipality or developer, and by the value of any physical improvements made to the schools by the municipality or developer; and
                (iii) the amount reimbursed may not affect
            
amounts otherwise obligated by the terms of any bonds, notes, or other funding instruments, or the terms of any redevelopment agreement.
        Any school district seeking payment under this
        
paragraph (7.5) shall, after July 1 and before September 30 of each year, provide the municipality with reasonable evidence to support its claim for reimbursement before the municipality shall be required to approve or make the payment to the school district. If the school district fails to provide the information during this period in any year, it shall forfeit any claim to reimbursement for that year. School districts may adopt a resolution waiving the right to all or a portion of the reimbursement otherwise required by this paragraph (7.5). By acceptance of this reimbursement the school district waives the right to directly or indirectly set aside, modify, or contest in any manner the establishment of the redevelopment project area or projects;
        (7.7) For redevelopment project areas designated (or
    
redevelopment project areas amended to add or increase the number of tax-increment-financing assisted housing units) on or after January 1, 2005 (the effective date of Public Act 93-961), a public library district's increased costs attributable to assisted housing units located within the redevelopment project area for which the developer or redeveloper receives financial assistance through an agreement with the municipality or because the municipality incurs the cost of necessary infrastructure improvements within the boundaries of the assisted housing sites necessary for the completion of that housing as authorized by this Act shall be paid to the library district by the municipality from the Special Tax Allocation Fund when the tax increment revenue is received as a result of the assisted housing units. This paragraph (7.7) applies only if (i) the library district is located in a county that is subject to the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law or (ii) the library district is not located in a county that is subject to the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law but the district is prohibited by any other law from increasing its tax levy rate without a prior voter referendum.
        The amount paid to a library district under this
    
paragraph (7.7) shall be calculated by multiplying (i) the net increase in the number of persons eligible to obtain a library card in that district who reside in housing units within the redevelopment project area that have received financial assistance through an agreement with the municipality or because the municipality incurs the cost of necessary infrastructure improvements within the boundaries of the housing sites necessary for the completion of that housing as authorized by this Act since the designation of the redevelopment project area by (ii) the per-patron cost of providing library services so long as it does not exceed $120. The per-patron cost shall be the Total Operating Expenditures Per Capita for the library in the previous fiscal year. The municipality may deduct from the amount that it must pay to a library district under this paragraph any amount that it has voluntarily paid to the library district from the tax increment revenue. The amount paid to a library district under this paragraph (7.7) shall be no more than 2% of the amount produced by the assisted housing units and deposited into the Special Tax Allocation Fund.
        A library district is not eligible for any payment
    
under this paragraph (7.7) unless the library district has experienced an increase in the number of patrons from the municipality that created the tax-increment-financing district since the designation of the redevelopment project area.
        Any library district seeking payment under this
    
paragraph (7.7) shall, after July 1 and before September 30 of each year, provide the municipality with convincing evidence to support its claim for reimbursement before the municipality shall be required to approve or make the payment to the library district. If the library district fails to provide the information during this period in any year, it shall forfeit any claim to reimbursement for that year. Library districts may adopt a resolution waiving the right to all or a portion of the reimbursement otherwise required by this paragraph (7.7). By acceptance of such reimbursement, the library district shall forfeit any right to directly or indirectly set aside, modify, or contest in any manner whatsoever the establishment of the redevelopment project area or projects;
        (8) Relocation costs to the extent that a
    
municipality determines that relocation costs shall be paid or is required to make payment of relocation costs by federal or State law or in order to satisfy subparagraph (7) of subsection (n);
        (9) Payment in lieu of taxes;
        (10) Costs of job training, retraining, advanced
    
vocational education or career education, including but not limited to courses in occupational, semi-technical or technical fields leading directly to employment, incurred by one or more taxing districts, provided that such costs (i) are related to the establishment and maintenance of additional job training, advanced vocational education or career education programs for persons employed or to be employed by employers located in a redevelopment project area; and (ii) when incurred by a taxing district or taxing districts other than the municipality, are set forth in a written agreement by or among the municipality and the taxing district or taxing districts, which agreement describes the program to be undertaken, including but not limited to the number of employees to be trained, a description of the training and services to be provided, the number and type of positions available or to be available, itemized costs of the program and sources of funds to pay for the same, and the term of the agreement. Such costs include, specifically, the payment by community college districts of costs pursuant to Sections 3-37, 3-38, 3-40 and 3-40.1 of the Public Community College Act and by school districts of costs pursuant to Sections 10-22.20a and 10-23.3a of the School Code;
        (11) Interest cost incurred by a redeveloper related
    
to the construction, renovation or rehabilitation of a redevelopment project provided that:
            (A) such costs are to be paid directly from the
        
special tax allocation fund established pursuant to this Act;
            (B) such payments in any one year may not exceed
        
30% of the annual interest costs incurred by the redeveloper with regard to the redevelopment project during that year;
            (C) if there are not sufficient funds available
        
in the special tax allocation fund to make the payment pursuant to this paragraph (11) then the amounts so due shall accrue and be payable when sufficient funds are available in the special tax allocation fund;
            (D) the total of such interest payments paid
        
pursuant to this Act may not exceed 30% of the total (i) cost paid or incurred by the redeveloper for the redevelopment project plus (ii) redevelopment project costs excluding any property assembly costs and any relocation costs incurred by a municipality pursuant to this Act;
            (E) the cost limits set forth in subparagraphs
        
(B) and (D) of paragraph (11) shall be modified for the financing of rehabilitated or new housing units for low-income households and very low-income households, as defined in Section 3 of the Illinois Affordable Housing Act. The percentage of 75% shall be substituted for 30% in subparagraphs (B) and (D) of paragraph (11); and
            (F) instead of the eligible costs provided by
        
subparagraphs (B) and (D) of paragraph (11), as modified by this subparagraph, and notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act to the contrary, the municipality may pay from tax increment revenues up to 50% of the cost of construction of new housing units to be occupied by low-income households and very low-income households as defined in Section 3 of the Illinois Affordable Housing Act. The cost of construction of those units may be derived from the proceeds of bonds issued by the municipality under this Act or other constitutional or statutory authority or from other sources of municipal revenue that may be reimbursed from tax increment revenues or the proceeds of bonds issued to finance the construction of that housing.
            The eligible costs provided under this
        
subparagraph (F) of paragraph (11) shall be an eligible cost for the construction, renovation, and rehabilitation of all low and very low-income housing units, as defined in Section 3 of the Illinois Affordable Housing Act, within the redevelopment project area. If the low and very low-income units are part of a residential redevelopment project that includes units not affordable to low and very low-income households, only the low and very low-income units shall be eligible for benefits under this subparagraph (F) of paragraph (11). The standards for maintaining the occupancy by low-income households and very low-income households, as defined in Section 3 of the Illinois Affordable Housing Act, of those units constructed with eligible costs made available under the provisions of this subparagraph (F) of paragraph (11) shall be established by guidelines adopted by the municipality. The responsibility for annually documenting the initial occupancy of the units by low-income households and very low-income households, as defined in Section 3 of the Illinois Affordable Housing Act, shall be that of the then current owner of the property. For ownership units, the guidelines will provide, at a minimum, for a reasonable recapture of funds, or other appropriate methods designed to preserve the original affordability of the ownership units. For rental units, the guidelines will provide, at a minimum, for the affordability of rent to low and very low-income households. As units become available, they shall be rented to income-eligible tenants. The municipality may modify these guidelines from time to time; the guidelines, however, shall be in effect for as long as tax increment revenue is being used to pay for costs associated with the units or for the retirement of bonds issued to finance the units or for the life of the redevelopment project area, whichever is later;
        (11.5) If the redevelopment project area is located
    
within a municipality with a population of more than 100,000, the cost of day care services for children of employees from low-income families working for businesses located within the redevelopment project area and all or a portion of the cost of operation of day care centers established by redevelopment project area businesses to serve employees from low-income families working in businesses located in the redevelopment project area. For the purposes of this paragraph, "low-income families" means families whose annual income does not exceed 80% of the municipal, county, or regional median income, adjusted for family size, as the annual income and municipal, county, or regional median income are determined from time to time by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
        (12) Costs relating to the development of urban
    
agricultural areas under Division 15.2 of the Illinois Municipal Code.
    Unless explicitly stated herein the cost of construction of new privately-owned buildings shall not be an eligible redevelopment project cost.
    After November 1, 1999 (the effective date of Public Act 91-478), none of the redevelopment project costs enumerated in this subsection shall be eligible redevelopment project costs if those costs would provide direct financial support to a retail entity initiating operations in the redevelopment project area while terminating operations at another Illinois location within 10 miles of the redevelopment project area but outside the boundaries of the redevelopment project area municipality. For purposes of this paragraph, termination means a closing of a retail operation that is directly related to the opening of the same operation or like retail entity owned or operated by more than 50% of the original ownership in a redevelopment project area, but it does not mean closing an operation for reasons beyond the control of the retail entity, as documented by the retail entity, subject to a reasonable finding by the municipality that the current location contained inadequate space, had become economically obsolete, or was no longer a viable location for the retailer or serviceman.
    No cost shall be a redevelopment project cost in a redevelopment project area if used to demolish, remove, or substantially modify a historic resource, after August 26, 2008 (the effective date of Public Act 95-934), unless no prudent and feasible alternative exists. "Historic resource" for the purpose of this paragraph means (i) a place or structure that is included or eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places or (ii) a contributing structure in a district on the National Register of Historic Places. This paragraph does not apply to a place or structure for which demolition, removal, or modification is subject to review by the preservation agency of a Certified Local Government designated as such by the National Park Service of the United States Department of the Interior.
    If a special service area has been established pursuant to the Special Service Area Tax Act or Special Service Area Tax Law, then any tax increment revenues derived from the tax imposed pursuant to the Special Service Area Tax Act or Special Service Area Tax Law may be used within the redevelopment project area for the purposes permitted by that Act or Law as well as the purposes permitted by this Act.
    (q-1) For redevelopment project areas created pursuant to subsection (p-1), redevelopment project costs are limited to those costs in paragraph (q) that are related to the existing or proposed Regional Transportation Authority Suburban Transit Access Route (STAR Line) station.
    (q-2) For a transit facility improvement area established prior to, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly: (i) "redevelopment project costs" means those costs described in subsection (q) that are related to the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, remodeling, or repair of any existing or proposed transit facility, whether that facility is located within or outside the boundaries of a redevelopment project area established within that transit facility improvement area (and, to the extent a redevelopment project cost is described in subsection (q) as incurred or estimated to be incurred with respect to a redevelopment project area, then it shall apply with respect to such transit facility improvement area); and (ii) the provisions of Section 11-74.4-8 regarding tax increment allocation financing for a redevelopment project area located in a transit facility improvement area shall apply only to the lots, blocks, tracts and parcels of real property that are located within the boundaries of that redevelopment project area and not to the lots, blocks, tracts, and parcels of real property that are located outside the boundaries of that redevelopment project area.
    (r) "State Sales Tax Boundary" means the redevelopment project area or the amended redevelopment project area boundaries which are determined pursuant to subsection (9) of Section 11-74.4-8a of this Act. The Department of Revenue shall certify pursuant to subsection (9) of Section 11-74.4-8a the appropriate boundaries eligible for the determination of State Sales Tax Increment.
    (s) "State Sales Tax Increment" means an amount equal to the increase in the aggregate amount of taxes paid by retailers and servicemen, other than retailers and servicemen subject to the Public Utilities Act, on transactions at places of business located within a State Sales Tax Boundary pursuant to the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, and the Service Occupation Tax Act, except such portion of such increase that is paid into the State and Local Sales Tax Reform Fund, the Local Government Distributive Fund, the Local Government Tax Fund and the County and Mass Transit District Fund, for as long as State participation exists, over and above the Initial Sales Tax Amounts, Adjusted Initial Sales Tax Amounts or the Revised Initial Sales Tax Amounts for such taxes as certified by the Department of Revenue and paid under those Acts by retailers and servicemen on transactions at places of business located within the State Sales Tax Boundary during the base year which shall be the calendar year immediately prior to the year in which the municipality adopted tax increment allocation financing, less 3.0% of such amounts generated under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, Use Tax Act and Service Use Tax Act and the Service Occupation Tax Act, which sum shall be appropriated to the Department of Revenue to cover its costs of administering and enforcing this Section. For purposes of computing the aggregate amount of such taxes for base years occurring prior to 1985, the Department of Revenue shall compute the Initial Sales Tax Amount for such taxes and deduct therefrom an amount equal to 4% of the aggregate amount of taxes per year for each year the base year is prior to 1985, but not to exceed a total deduction of 12%. The amount so determined shall be known as the "Adjusted Initial Sales Tax Amount". For purposes of determining the State Sales Tax Increment the Department of Revenue shall for each period subtract from the tax amounts received from retailers and servicemen on transactions located in the State Sales Tax Boundary, the certified Initial Sales Tax Amounts, Adjusted Initial Sales Tax Amounts or Revised Initial Sales Tax Amounts for the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act and the Service Occupation Tax Act. For the State Fiscal Year 1989 this calculation shall be made by utilizing the calendar year 1987 to determine the tax amounts received. For the State Fiscal Year 1990, this calculation shall be made by utilizing the period from January 1, 1988, until September 30, 1988, to determine the tax amounts received from retailers and servicemen, which shall have deducted therefrom nine-twelfths of the certified Initial Sales Tax Amounts, Adjusted Initial Sales Tax Amounts or the Revised Initial Sales Tax Amounts as appropriate. For the State Fiscal Year 1991, this calculation shall be made by utilizing the period from October 1, 1988, until June 30, 1989, to determine the tax amounts received from retailers and servicemen, which shall have deducted therefrom nine-twelfths of the certified Initial State Sales Tax Amounts, Adjusted Initial Sales Tax Amounts or the Revised Initial Sales Tax Amounts as appropriate. For every State Fiscal Year thereafter, the applicable period shall be the 12 months beginning July 1 and ending on June 30, to determine the tax amounts received which shall have deducted therefrom the certified Initial Sales Tax Amounts, Adjusted Initial Sales Tax Amounts or the Revised Initial Sales Tax Amounts. Municipalities intending to receive a distribution of State Sales Tax Increment must report a list of retailers to the Department of Revenue by October 31, 1988 and by July 31, of each year thereafter.
    (t) "Taxing districts" means counties, townships, cities and incorporated towns and villages, school, road, park, sanitary, mosquito abatement, forest preserve, public health, fire protection, river conservancy, tuberculosis sanitarium and any other municipal corporations or districts with the power to levy taxes.
    (u) "Taxing districts' capital costs" means those costs of taxing districts for capital improvements that are found by the municipal corporate authorities to be necessary and directly result from the redevelopment project.
    (v) As used in subsection (a) of Section 11-74.4-3 of this Act, "vacant land" means any parcel or combination of parcels of real property without industrial, commercial, and residential buildings which has not been used for commercial agricultural purposes within 5 years prior to the designation of the redevelopment project area, unless the parcel is included in an industrial park conservation area or the parcel has been subdivided; provided that if the parcel was part of a larger tract that has been divided into 3 or more smaller tracts that were accepted for recording during the period from 1950 to 1990, then the parcel shall be deemed to have been subdivided, and all proceedings and actions of the municipality taken in that connection with respect to any previously approved or designated redevelopment project area or amended redevelopment project area are hereby validated and hereby declared to be legally sufficient for all purposes of this Act. For purposes of this Section and only for land subject to the subdivision requirements of the Plat Act, land is subdivided when the original plat of the proposed Redevelopment Project Area or relevant portion thereof has been properly certified, acknowledged, approved, and recorded or filed in accordance with the Plat Act and a preliminary plat, if any, for any subsequent phases of the proposed Redevelopment Project Area or relevant portion thereof has been properly approved and filed in accordance with the applicable ordinance of the municipality.
    (w) "Annual Total Increment" means the sum of each municipality's annual Net Sales Tax Increment and each municipality's annual Net Utility Tax Increment. The ratio of the Annual Total Increment of each municipality to the Annual Total Increment for all municipalities, as most recently calculated by the Department, shall determine the proportional shares of the Illinois Tax Increment Fund to be distributed to each municipality.
    (x) "LEED certified" means any certification level of construction elements by a qualified Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional as determined by the U.S. Green Building Council.
    (y) "Green Globes certified" means any certification level of construction elements by a qualified Green Globes Professional as determined by the Green Building Initiative.
(Source: P.A. 102-627, eff. 8-27-21.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-3.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-3.1)
    Sec. 11-74.4-3.1. Redevelopment project area within an intermodal terminal facility area.
    (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, if a municipality designates an area within the territorial limits of the municipality as an intermodal terminal facility area, then that municipality may establish a redevelopment project area within the intermodal terminal facility area for the purpose of developing new intermodal terminal facilities, rehabilitating obsolete intermodal terminal facilities, or both. If there is no existing intermodal terminal facility within the redevelopment project area, then the municipality must establish a new intermodal terminal facility within the redevelopment project area. If there is an obsolete intermodal terminal facility within the redevelopment project area, then the municipality may establish a new intermodal terminal facility, rehabilitate the existing intermodal terminal facility for use as an intermodal terminal facility or for any other commercial purpose, or both.
    (b) For purposes of this Division, an intermodal terminal facility area is deemed to be a blighted area and no proof of blight need be shown in establishing a redevelopment project area in accordance with this Section.
    (c) As used in this Section:
    "Intermodal terminal facility area" means an area that: (i) does not include any existing intermodal terminal facility or includes an obsolete intermodal terminal facility; (ii) comprises a minimum of 150 acres and not more than 2 square miles in total area, exclusive of lakes and waterways; (iii) has at least one Class 1 railroad right-of-way located within it or within one quarter mile of it; and (iv) has no boundary limit further than 3 miles from the right-of-way.
    "Intermodal terminal facility" means land, improvements to land, equipment, and appliances necessary for the receipt and transfer of goods between one mode of transportation and another, at least one of which must be transportation by rail.
(Source: P.A. 94-546, eff. 1-1-06.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-3.3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-3.3)
    Sec. 11-74.4-3.3. Redevelopment project area within a transit facility improvement area.
    (a) As used in this Section:
    "Redevelopment project area" means the area identified in: the Chicago Union Station Master Plan; the Chicago Transit Authority's Red and Purple Modernization Program; the Chicago Transit Authority's Red Line Extension Program; and the Chicago Transit Authority's Blue Line Modernization and Extension Program, each as may be amended from time to time after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 99th General Assembly, and, in each case, regardless of whether all of the parcels of real property included in the redevelopment project area are adjacent to one another.
    "Transit" means any one or more of the following transportation services provided to passengers: inter-city passenger rail service; commuter rail service; and urban mass transit rail service, whether elevated, underground, or running at grade, and whether provided through rolling stock generally referred to as heavy rail or light rail.
    "Transit facility" means an existing or proposed transit passenger station, an existing or proposed transit maintenance, storage or service facility, or an existing or proposed right of way for use in providing transit services.
    "Transit facility improvement area" means an area whose boundaries are no more than one-half mile in any direction from the location of a transit passenger station, or the existing or proposed right of way of transit facility, as applicable; provided that the length of any existing or proposed right of way or a transit passenger station included in any transit facility improvement area shall not exceed: 9 miles for the Chicago Transit Authority's Blue Line Modernization and Extension Program; 17 miles for the Chicago Transit Authority's Red and Purple Modernization Program (running from Madison Street North to Linden Avenue); and 20 miles for the Chicago Transit Authority's Red Line Extension Program (running from Madison Street South to 134th Street (as extended)).
    (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, if the corporate authorities of a municipality designate an area within the territorial limits of the municipality as a transit facility improvement area, then that municipality may establish one or more redevelopment project areas within that transit facility improvement area for the purpose of developing new transit facilities, expanding or rehabilitating existing transit facilities, or both, within that transit facility improvement area. With respect to a transit facility whose right of way is located in more than one municipality, each municipality may designate an area within its territorial limits as a transit facility improvement area and may establish a redevelopment project area for each of the qualifying projects identified in subsection (a) of this Section.
    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on and after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly, the following provisions apply to transit facility improvement areas, and to redevelopment project areas located in a transit facility improvement area, established prior to, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly:
        (1) A redevelopment project area established within a
    
transit facility improvement area whose boundaries satisfy the requirements of this Section shall be deemed to satisfy the contiguity requirements of subsection (a) of Section 11-74.4-4, regardless of whether all of the parcels of real property included in the redevelopment project area are adjacent to one another.
        (2) Item (1) applies through and including the
    
completion date of the redevelopment project located within the transit facility improvement area established pursuant to Section 11-74.4-3.3 and the date of retirement of obligations issued to finance redevelopment project costs, all in accordance with subsection (a-5) of Section 11-74.4-3.5.
(Source: P.A. 102-627, eff. 8-27-21.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-3.5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-3.5)
    Sec. 11-74.4-3.5. Completion dates for redevelopment projects.
    (a) Unless otherwise stated in this Section, the estimated dates of completion of the redevelopment project and retirement of obligations issued to finance redevelopment project costs (including refunding bonds under Section 11-74.4-7) may not be later than December 31 of the year in which the payment to the municipal treasurer, as provided in subsection (b) of Section 11-74.4-8 of this Act, is to be made with respect to ad valorem taxes levied in the 23rd calendar year after the year in which the ordinance approving the redevelopment project area was adopted if the ordinance was adopted on or after January 15, 1981.
    (a-5) If the redevelopment project area is located within a transit facility improvement area established pursuant to Section 11-74.4-3, the estimated dates of completion of the redevelopment project and retirement of obligations issued to finance redevelopment project costs (including refunding bonds under Section 11-74.4-7) may not be later than December 31 of the year in which the payment to the municipal treasurer, as provided in subsection (b) of Section 11-74.4-8 of this Act, is to be made with respect to ad valorem taxes levied in the 35th calendar year after the year in which the ordinance approving the redevelopment project area was adopted.
    (a-7) A municipality may adopt tax increment financing for a redevelopment project area located in a transit facility improvement area that also includes real property located within an existing redevelopment project area established prior to August 12, 2016 (the effective date of Public Act 99-792). In such case: (i) the provisions of this Division shall apply with respect to the previously established redevelopment project area until the municipality adopts, as required in accordance with applicable provisions of this Division, an ordinance dissolving the special tax allocation fund for such redevelopment project area and terminating the designation of such redevelopment project area as a redevelopment project area; and (ii) after the effective date of the ordinance described in (i), the provisions of this Division shall apply with respect to the subsequently established redevelopment project area located in a transit facility improvement area.
    (b) The estimated dates of completion of the redevelopment project and retirement of obligations issued to finance redevelopment project costs (including refunding bonds under Section 11-74.4-7) may not be later than December 31 of the year in which the payment to the municipal treasurer as provided in subsection (b) of Section 11-74.4-8 of this Act is to be made with respect to ad valorem taxes levied in the 32nd calendar year after the year in which the ordinance approving the redevelopment project area was adopted if the ordinance was adopted on September 9, 1999 by the Village of Downs.
    The estimated dates of completion of the redevelopment project and retirement of obligations issued to finance redevelopment project costs (including refunding bonds under Section 11-74.4-7) may not be later than December 31 of the year in which the payment to the municipal treasurer as provided in subsection (b) of Section 11-74.4-8 of this Act is to be made with respect to ad valorem taxes levied in the 33rd calendar year after the year in which the ordinance approving the redevelopment project area was adopted if the ordinance was adopted on May 20, 1985 by the Village of Wheeling.
    The estimated dates of completion of the redevelopment project and retirement of obligations issued to finance redevelopment project costs (including refunding bonds under Section 11-74.4-7) may not be later than December 31 of the year in which the payment to the municipal treasurer as provided in subsection (b) of Section 11-74.4-8 of this Act is to be made with respect to ad valorem taxes levied in the 28th calendar year after the year in which the ordinance approving the redevelopment project area was adopted if the ordinance was adopted on October 12, 1989 by the City of Lawrenceville.
    (c) The estimated dates of completion of the redevelopment project and retirement of obligations issued to finance redevelopment project costs (including refunding bonds under Section 11-74.4-7) may not be later than December 31 of the year in which the payment to the municipal treasurer as provided in subsection (b) of Section 11-74.4-8 of this Act is to be made with respect to ad valorem taxes levied in the 35th calendar year after the year in which the ordinance approving the redevelopment project area was adopted:
        (1) If the ordinance was adopted before January 15,
    
1981.
        (2) If the ordinance was adopted in December 1983,
    
April 1984, July 1985, or December 1989.
        (3) If the ordinance was adopted in December 1987 and
    
the redevelopment project is located within one mile of Midway Airport.
        (4) If the ordinance was adopted before January 1,
    
1987 by a municipality in Mason County.
        (5) If the municipality is subject to the Local
    
Government Financial Planning and Supervision Act or the Financially Distressed City Law.
        (6) If the ordinance was adopted in December 1984 by
    
the Village of Rosemont.
        (7) If the ordinance was adopted on December 31, 1986
    
by a municipality located in Clinton County for which at least $250,000 of tax increment bonds were authorized on June 17, 1997, or if the ordinance was adopted on December 31, 1986 by a municipality with a population in 1990 of less than 3,600 that is located in a county with a population in 1990 of less than 34,000 and for which at least $250,000 of tax increment bonds were authorized on June 17, 1997.
        (8) If the ordinance was adopted on October 5, 1982
    
by the City of Kankakee, or if the ordinance was adopted on December 29, 1986 by East St. Louis.
        (9) If the ordinance was adopted on November 12, 1991
    
by the Village of Sauget.
        (10) If the ordinance was adopted on February 11,
    
1985 by the City of Rock Island.
        (11) If the ordinance was adopted before December 18,
    
1986 by the City of Moline.
        (12) If the ordinance was adopted in September 1988
    
by Sauk Village.
        (13) If the ordinance was adopted in October 1993 by
    
Sauk Village.
        (14) If the ordinance was adopted on December 29,
    
1986 by the City of Galva.
        (15) If the ordinance was adopted in March 1991 by
    
the City of Centreville.
        (16) If the ordinance was adopted on January 23, 1991
    
by the City of East St. Louis.
        (17) If the ordinance was adopted on December 22,
    
1986 by the City of Aledo.
        (18) If the ordinance was adopted on February 5, 1990
    
by the City of Clinton.
        (19) If the ordinance was adopted on September 6,
    
1994 by the City of Freeport.
        (20) If the ordinance was adopted on December 22,
    
1986 by the City of Tuscola.
        (21) If the ordinance was adopted on December 23,
    
1986 by the City of Sparta.
        (22) If the ordinance was adopted on December 23,
    
1986 by the City of Beardstown.
        (23) If the ordinance was adopted on April 27, 1981,
    
October 21, 1985, or December 30, 1986 by the City of Belleville.
        (24) If the ordinance was adopted on December 29,
    
1986 by the City of Collinsville.
        (25) If the ordinance was adopted on September 14,
    
1994 by the City of Alton.
        (26) If the ordinance was adopted on November 11,
    
1996 by the City of Lexington.
        (27) If the ordinance was adopted on November 5, 1984
    
by the City of LeRoy.
        (28) If the ordinance was adopted on April 3, 1991 or
    
June 3, 1992 by the City of Markham.
        (29) If the ordinance was adopted on November 11,
    
1986 by the City of Pekin.
        (30) If the ordinance was adopted on December 15,
    
1981 by the City of Champaign.
        (31) If the ordinance was adopted on December 15,
    
1986 by the City of Urbana.
        (32) If the ordinance was adopted on December 15,
    
1986 by the Village of Heyworth.
        (33) If the ordinance was adopted on February 24,
    
1992 by the Village of Heyworth.
        (34) If the ordinance was adopted on March 16, 1995
    
by the Village of Heyworth.
        (35) If the ordinance was adopted on December 23,
    
1986 by the Town of Cicero.
        (36) If the ordinance was adopted on December 30,
    
1986 by the City of Effingham.
        (37) If the ordinance was adopted on May 9, 1991 by
    
the Village of Tilton.
        (38) If the ordinance was adopted on October 20, 1986
    
by the City of Elmhurst.
        (39) If the ordinance was adopted on January 19, 1988
    
by the City of Waukegan.
        (40) If the ordinance was adopted on September 21,
    
1998 by the City of Waukegan.
        (41) If the ordinance was adopted on December 31,
    
1986 by the City of Sullivan.
        (42) If the ordinance was adopted on December 23,
    
1991 by the City of Sullivan.
        (43) If the ordinance was adopted on December 31,
    
1986 by the City of Oglesby.
        (44) If the ordinance was adopted on July 28, 1987 by
    
the City of Marion.
        (45) If the ordinance was adopted on April 23, 1990
    
by the City of Marion.
        (46) If the ordinance was adopted on August 20, 1985
    
by the Village of Mount Prospect.
        (47) If the ordinance was adopted on February 2, 1998
    
by the Village of Woodhull.
        (48) If the ordinance was adopted on April 20, 1993
    
by the Village of Princeville.
        (49) If the ordinance was adopted on July 1, 1986 by
    
the City of Granite City.
        (50) If the ordinance was adopted on February 2, 1989
    
by the Village of Lombard.
        (51) If the ordinance was adopted on December 29,
    
1986 by the Village of Gardner.
        (52) If the ordinance was adopted on July 14, 1999 by
    
the Village of Paw Paw.
        (53) If the ordinance was adopted on November 17,
    
1986 by the Village of Franklin Park.
        (54) If the ordinance was adopted on November 20,
    
1989 by the Village of South Holland.
        (55) If the ordinance was adopted on July 14, 1992 by
    
the Village of Riverdale.
        (56) If the ordinance was adopted on December 29,
    
1986 by the City of Galesburg.
        (57) If the ordinance was adopted on April 1, 1985 by
    
the City of Galesburg.
        (58) If the ordinance was adopted on May 21, 1990 by
    
the City of West Chicago.
        (59) If the ordinance was adopted on December 16,
    
1986 by the City of Oak Forest.
        (60) If the ordinance was adopted in 1999 by the City
    
of Villa Grove.
        (61) If the ordinance was adopted on January 13, 1987
    
by the Village of Mt. Zion.
        (62) If the ordinance was adopted on December 30,
    
1986 by the Village of Manteno.
        (63) If the ordinance was adopted on April 3, 1989 by
    
the City of Chicago Heights.
        (64) If the ordinance was adopted on January 6, 1999
    
by the Village of Rosemont.
        (65) If the ordinance was adopted on December 19,
    
2000 by the Village of Stone Park.
        (66) If the ordinance was adopted on December 22,
    
1986 by the City of DeKalb.
        (67) If the ordinance was adopted on December 2, 1986
    
by the City of Aurora.
        (68) If the ordinance was adopted on December 31,
    
1986 by the Village of Milan.
        (69) If the ordinance was adopted on September 8,
    
1994 by the City of West Frankfort.
        (70) If the ordinance was adopted on December 23,
    
1986 by the Village of Libertyville.
        (71) If the ordinance was adopted on December 22,
    
1986 by the Village of Hoffman Estates.
        (72) If the ordinance was adopted on September 17,
    
1986 by the Village of Sherman.
        (73) If the ordinance was adopted on December 16,
    
1986 by the City of Macomb.
        (74) If the ordinance was adopted on June 11, 2002 by
    
the City of East Peoria to create the West Washington Street TIF.
        (75) If the ordinance was adopted on June 11, 2002 by
    
the City of East Peoria to create the Camp Street TIF.
        (76) If the ordinance was adopted on August 7, 2000
    
by the City of Des Plaines.
        (77) If the ordinance was adopted on December 22,
    
1986 by the City of Washington to create the Washington Square TIF #2.
        (78) If the ordinance was adopted on December 29,
    
1986 by the City of Morris.
        (79) If the ordinance was adopted on July 6, 1998 by
    
the Village of Steeleville.
        (80) If the ordinance was adopted on December 29,
    
1986 by the City of Pontiac to create TIF I (the Main St TIF).
        (81) If the ordinance was adopted on December 29,
    
1986 by the City of Pontiac to create TIF II (the Interstate TIF).
        (82) If the ordinance was adopted on November 6, 2002
    
by the City of Chicago to create the Madden/Wells TIF District.
        (83) If the ordinance was adopted on November 4, 1998
    
by the City of Chicago to create the Roosevelt/Racine TIF District.
        (84) If the ordinance was adopted on June 10, 1998 by
    
the City of Chicago to create the Stony Island Commercial/Burnside Industrial Corridors TIF District.
        (85) If the ordinance was adopted on November 29,
    
1989 by the City of Chicago to create the Englewood Mall TIF District.
        (86) If the ordinance was adopted on December 27,
    
1986 by the City of Mendota.
        (87) If the ordinance was adopted on December 31,
    
1986 by the Village of Cahokia.
        (88) If the ordinance was adopted on September 20,
    
1999 by the City of Belleville.
        (89) If the ordinance was adopted on December 30,
    
1986 by the Village of Bellevue to create the Bellevue TIF District 1.
        (90) If the ordinance was adopted on December 13,
    
1993 by the Village of Crete.
        (91) If the ordinance was adopted on February 12,
    
2001 by the Village of Crete.
        (92) If the ordinance was adopted on April 23, 2001
    
by the Village of Crete.
        (93) If the ordinance was adopted on December 16,
    
1986 by the City of Champaign.
        (94) If the ordinance was adopted on December 20,
    
1986 by the City of Charleston.
        (95) If the ordinance was adopted on June 6, 1989 by
    
the Village of Romeoville.
        (96) If the ordinance was adopted on October 14, 1993
    
and amended on August 2, 2010 by the City of Venice.
        (97) If the ordinance was adopted on June 1, 1994 by
    
the City of Markham.
        (98) If the ordinance was adopted on May 19, 1998 by
    
the Village of Bensenville.
        (99) If the ordinance was adopted on November 12,
    
1987 by the City of Dixon.
        (100) If the ordinance was adopted on December 20,
    
1988 by the Village of Lansing.
        (101) If the ordinance was adopted on October 27,
    
1998 by the City of Moline.
        (102) If the ordinance was adopted on May 21, 1991 by
    
the Village of Glenwood.
        (103) If the ordinance was adopted on January 28,
    
1992 by the City of East Peoria.
        (104) If the ordinance was adopted on December 14,
    
1998 by the City of Carlyle.
        (105) If the ordinance was adopted on May 17, 2000,
    
as subsequently amended, by the City of Chicago to create the Midwest Redevelopment TIF District.
        (106) If the ordinance was adopted on September 13,
    
1989 by the City of Chicago to create the Michigan/Cermak Area TIF District.
        (107) If the ordinance was adopted on March 30, 1992
    
by the Village of Ohio.
        (108) If the ordinance was adopted on July 6, 1998 by
    
the Village of Orangeville.
        (109) If the ordinance was adopted on December 16,
    
1997 by the Village of Germantown.
        (110) If the ordinance was adopted on April 28, 2003
    
by Gibson City.
        (111) If the ordinance was adopted on December 18,
    
1990 by the Village of Washington Park, but only after the Village of Washington Park becomes compliant with the reporting requirements under subsection (d) of Section 11-74.4-5, and after the State Comptroller's certification of such compliance.
        (112) If the ordinance was adopted on February 28,
    
2000 by the City of Harvey.
        (113) If the ordinance was adopted on January 11,
    
1991 by the City of Chicago to create the Read/Dunning TIF District.
        (114) If the ordinance was adopted on July 24, 1991
    
by the City of Chicago to create the Sanitary and Ship Canal TIF District.
        (115) If the ordinance was adopted on December 4,
    
2007 by the City of Naperville.
        (116) If the ordinance was adopted on July 1, 2002 by
    
the Village of Arlington Heights.
        (117) If the ordinance was adopted on February 11,
    
1991 by the Village of Machesney Park.
        (118) If the ordinance was adopted on December 29,
    
1993 by the City of Ottawa.
        (119) If the ordinance was adopted on June 4, 1991 by
    
the Village of Lansing.
        (120) If the ordinance was adopted on February 10,
    
2004 by the Village of Fox Lake.
        (121) If the ordinance was adopted on December 22,
    
1992 by the City of Fairfield.
        (122) If the ordinance was adopted on February 10,
    
1992 by the City of Mt. Sterling.
        (123) If the ordinance was adopted on March 15, 2004
    
by the City of Batavia.
        (124) If the ordinance was adopted on March 18, 2002
    
by the Village of Lake Zurich.
        (125) If the ordinance was adopted on September 23,
    
1997 by the City of Granite City.
        (126) If the ordinance was adopted on May 8, 2013 by
    
the Village of Rosemont to create the Higgins Road/River Road TIF District No. 6.
        (127) If the ordinance was adopted on November 22,
    
1993 by the City of Arcola.
        (128) If the ordinance was adopted on September 7,
    
2004 by the City of Arcola.
        (129) If the ordinance was adopted on November 29,
    
1999 by the City of Paris.
        (130) If the ordinance was adopted on September 20,
    
1994 by the City of Ottawa to create the U.S. Route 6 East Ottawa TIF.
        (131) If the ordinance was adopted on May 2, 2002 by
    
the Village of Crestwood.
        (132) If the ordinance was adopted on October 27,
    
1992 by the City of Blue Island.
        (133) If the ordinance was adopted on December 23,
    
1993 by the City of Lacon.
        (134) If the ordinance was adopted on May 4, 1998 by
    
the Village of Bradford.
        (135) If the ordinance was adopted on June 11, 2002
    
by the City of Oak Forest.
        (136) If the ordinance was adopted on November 16,
    
1992 by the City of Pinckneyville.
        (137) If the ordinance was adopted on March 1, 2001
    
by the Village of South Jacksonville.
        (138) If the ordinance was adopted on February 26,
    
1992 by the City of Chicago to create the Stockyards Southeast Quadrant TIF District.
        (139) If the ordinance was adopted on January 25,
    
1993 by the City of LaSalle.
        (140) If the ordinance was adopted on December 23,
    
1997 by the Village of Dieterich.
        (141) If the ordinance was adopted on February 10,
    
2016 by the Village of Rosemont to create the Balmoral/Pearl TIF No. 8 Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Project Area.
        (142) If the ordinance was adopted on June 11, 2002
    
by the City of Oak Forest.
        (143) If the ordinance was adopted on January 31,
    
1995 by the Village of Milledgeville.
        (144) If the ordinance was adopted on February 5,
    
1996 by the Village of Pearl City.
        (145) If the ordinance was adopted on December 21,
    
1994 by the City of Calumet City.
        (146) If the ordinance was adopted on May 5, 2003 by
    
the Town of Normal.
        (147) If the ordinance was adopted on June 2, 1998 by
    
the City of Litchfield.
        (148) If the ordinance was adopted on October 23,
    
1995 by the City of Marion.
        (149) If the ordinance was adopted on May 24, 2001 by
    
the Village of Hanover Park.
        (150) If the ordinance was adopted on May 30, 1995 by
    
the Village of Dalzell.
        (151) If the ordinance was adopted on April 15, 1997
    
by the City of Edwardsville.
        (152) If the ordinance was adopted on September 5,
    
1995 by the City of Granite City.
        (153) If the ordinance was adopted on June 21, 1999
    
by the Village of Table Grove.
        (154) If the ordinance was adopted on February 23,
    
1995 by the City of Springfield.
        (155) If the ordinance was adopted on August 11, 1999
    
by the City of Monmouth.
        (156) If the ordinance was adopted on December 26,
    
1995 by the Village of Posen.
        (157) If the ordinance was adopted on July 1, 1995 by
    
the Village of Caseyville.
        (158) If the ordinance was adopted on January 30,
    
1996 by the City of Madison.
        (159) If the ordinance was adopted on February 2,
    
1996 by the Village of Hartford.
        (160) If the ordinance was adopted on July 2, 1996 by
    
the Village of Manlius.
        (161) If the ordinance was adopted on March 21, 2000
    
by the City of Hoopeston.
        (162) If the ordinance was adopted on March 22, 2005
    
by the City of Hoopeston.
        (163) If the ordinance was adopted on July 10, 1996
    
by the City of Chicago to create the Goose Island TIF District.
        (164) If the ordinance was adopted on December 11,
    
1996 by the City of Chicago to create the Bryn Mawr/Broadway TIF District.
        (165) If the ordinance was adopted on December 31,
    
1995 by the City of Chicago to create the 95th/Western TIF District.
        (166) If the ordinance was adopted on October 7, 1998
    
by the City of Chicago to create the 71st and Stony Island TIF District.
        (167) If the ordinance was adopted on April 19, 1995
    
by the Village of North Utica.
        (168) If the ordinance was adopted on April 22, 1996
    
by the City of LaSalle.
        (169) If the ordinance was adopted on June 9, 2008 by
    
the City of Country Club Hills.
        (170) If the ordinance was adopted on July 3, 1996 by
    
the Village of Phoenix.
        (171) If the ordinance was adopted on May 19, 1997 by
    
the Village of Swansea.
        (172) If the ordinance was adopted on August 13, 2001
    
by the Village of Saunemin.
        (173) If the ordinance was adopted on January 10,
    
2005 by the Village of Romeoville.
        (174) If the ordinance was adopted on January 28,
    
1997 by the City of Berwyn for the South Berwyn Corridor Tax Increment Financing District.
        (175) If the ordinance was adopted on January 28,
    
1997 by the City of Berwyn for the Roosevelt Road Tax Increment Financing District.
        (176) If the ordinance was adopted on May 3, 2001 by
    
the Village of Hanover Park for the Village Center Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Project Area (TIF # 3).
        (177) If the ordinance was adopted on January 1, 1996
    
by the City of Savanna.
        (178) If the ordinance was adopted on January 28,
    
2002 by the Village of Okawville.
        (179) If the ordinance was adopted on October 4, 1999
    
by the City of Vandalia.
        (180) If the ordinance was adopted on June 16, 2003
    
by the City of Rushville.
        (181) If the ordinance was adopted on December 7,
    
1998 by the City of Quincy for the Central Business District West Tax Increment Redevelopment Project Area.
        (182) If the ordinance was adopted on March 27, 1997
    
by the Village of Maywood approving the Roosevelt Road TIF District.
        (183) If the ordinance was adopted on March 27, 1997
    
by the Village of Maywood approving the Madison Street/Fifth Avenue TIF District.
        (184) If the ordinance was adopted on November 10,
    
1997 by the Village of Park Forest.
        (185) If the ordinance was adopted on July 30, 1997
    
by the City of Chicago to create the Near North TIF district.
        (186) If the ordinance was adopted on December 1,
    
2000 by the Village of Mahomet.
        (187) If the ordinance was adopted on June 16, 1999
    
by the Village of Washburn.
        (188) If the ordinance was adopted on August 19, 1998
    
by the Village of New Berlin.
        (189) If the ordinance was adopted on February 5,
    
2002 by the City of Highwood.
        (190) If the ordinance was adopted on June 1, 1997 by
    
the City of Flora.
        (191) If the ordinance was adopted on August 17, 1999
    
by the City of Ottawa.
        (192) If the ordinance was adopted on June 13, 2005
    
by the City of Mount Carroll.
        (193) If the ordinance was adopted on March 25, 2008
    
by the Village of Elizabeth.
        (194) If the ordinance was adopted on February 22,
    
2000 by the City of Mount Pulaski.
        (195) If the ordinance was adopted on November 21,
    
2000 by the City of Effingham.
        (196) If the ordinance was adopted on January 28,
    
2003 by the City of Effingham.
        (197) If the ordinance was adopted on February 4,
    
2008 by the City of Polo.
        (198) If the ordinance was adopted on August 17, 2005
    
by the Village of Bellwood to create the Park Place TIF.
        (199) If the ordinance was adopted on July 16, 2014
    
by the Village of Bellwood to create the North-2014 TIF.
        (200) If the ordinance was adopted on July 16, 2014
    
by the Village of Bellwood to create the South-2014 TIF.
        (201) If the ordinance was adopted on July 16, 2014
    
by the Village of Bellwood to create the Central Metro-2014 TIF.
        (202) If the ordinance was adopted on September 17,
    
2014 by the Village of Bellwood to create the Addison Creek "A" (Southwest)-2014 TIF.
        (203) If the ordinance was adopted on September 17,
    
2014 by the Village of Bellwood to create the Addison Creek "B" (Northwest)-2014 TIF.
        (204) If the ordinance was adopted on September 17,
    
2014 by the Village of Bellwood to create the Addison Creek "C" (Northeast)-2014 TIF.
        (205) If the ordinance was adopted on September 17,
    
2014 by the Village of Bellwood to create the Addison Creek "D" (Southeast)-2014 TIF.
        (206) If the ordinance was adopted on June 26, 2007
    
by the City of Peoria.
        (207) If the ordinance was adopted on October 28,
    
2008 by the City of Peoria.
        (208) If the ordinance was adopted on April 4, 2000
    
by the City of Joliet to create the Joliet City Center TIF District.
        (209) If the ordinance was adopted on July 8, 1998 by
    
the City of Chicago to create the 43rd/Cottage Grove TIF district.
        (210) If the ordinance was adopted on July 8, 1998 by
    
the City of Chicago to create the 79th Street Corridor TIF district.
        (211) If the ordinance was adopted on November 4,
    
1998 by the City of Chicago to create the Bronzeville TIF district.
        (212) If the ordinance was adopted on February 5,
    
1998 by the City of Chicago to create the Homan/Arthington TIF district.
        (213) If the ordinance was adopted on December 8,
    
1998 by the Village of Plainfield.
        (214) If the ordinance was adopted on July 17, 2000
    
by the Village of Homer.
        (215) If the ordinance was adopted on December 27,
    
2006 by the City of Greenville.
        (216) If the ordinance was adopted on June 10, 1998
    
by the City of Chicago to create the Kinzie Industrial TIF district.
        (217) If the ordinance was adopted on December 2,
    
1998 by the City of Chicago to create the Northwest Industrial TIF district.
        (218) If the ordinance was adopted on June 10, 1998
    
by the City of Chicago to create the Pilsen Industrial TIF district.
        (219) If the ordinance was adopted on January 14,
    
1997 by the City of Chicago to create the 35th/Halsted TIF district.
        (220) If the ordinance was adopted on June 9, 1999 by
    
the City of Chicago to create the Pulaski Corridor TIF district.
        (221) If the ordinance was adopted on December 16,
    
1997 by the City of Springfield to create the Enos Park Neighborhood TIF District.
        (222) If the ordinance was adopted on February 5,
    
1998 by the City of Chicago to create the Roosevelt/Cicero redevelopment project area.
        (223) If the ordinance was adopted on February 5,
    
1998 by the City of Chicago to create the Western/Ogden redevelopment project area.
        (224) If the ordinance was adopted on July 21, 1999
    
by the City of Chicago to create the 24th/Michigan Avenue redevelopment project area.
        (225) If the ordinance was adopted on January 20,
    
1999 by the City of Chicago to create the Woodlawn redevelopment project area.
        (226) If the ordinance was adopted on July 7, 1999 by
    
the City of Chicago to create the Clark/Montrose redevelopment project area.
        (227) If the ordinance was adopted on November 4,
    
2003 by the City of Madison to create the Rivers Edge redevelopment project area.
        (228) If the ordinance was adopted on August 12, 2003
    
by the City of Madison to create the Caine Street redevelopment project area.
        (229) If the ordinance was adopted on March 7, 2000
    
by the City of Madison to create the East Madison TIF.
        (230) If the ordinance was adopted on August 3, 2001
    
by the Village of Aviston.
        (231) If the ordinance was adopted on August 22, 2011
    
by the Village of Warren.
        (232) If the ordinance was adopted on April 8, 1999
    
by the City of Farmer City.
        (233) If the ordinance was adopted on August 4, 1999
    
by the Village of Fairmont City.
        (234) If the ordinance was adopted on October 2, 1999
    
by the Village of Fairmont City.
        (235) If the ordinance was adopted December 16, 1999
    
by the City of Springfield.
        (236) If the ordinance was adopted on December 13,
    
1999 by the Village of Palatine to create the Village of Palatine Downtown Area TIF District.
        (237) If the ordinance was adopted on September 29,
    
1999 by the City of Chicago to create the 111th/Kedzie redevelopment project area.
        (238) If the ordinance was adopted on November 12,
    
1998 by the City of Chicago to create the Canal/Congress redevelopment project area.
        (239) If the ordinance was adopted on July 7, 1999 by
    
the City of Chicago to create the Galewood/Armitage Industrial redevelopment project area.
        (240) If the ordinance was adopted on September 29,
    
1999 by the City of Chicago to create the Madison/Austin Corridor redevelopment project area.
        (241) If the ordinance was adopted on April 12, 2000
    
by the City of Chicago to create the South Chicago redevelopment project area.
        (242) If the ordinance was adopted on January 9, 2002
    
by the Village of Elkhart.
        (243) If the ordinance was adopted on May 23, 2000 by
    
the City of Robinson to create the West Robinson Industrial redevelopment project area.
        (244) If the ordinance was adopted on October 9, 2001
    
by the City of Robinson to create the Downtown Robinson redevelopment project area.
        (245) If the ordinance was adopted on September 19,
    
2000 by the Village of Valmeyer.
        (246) If the ordinance was adopted on April 15, 2002
    
by the City of McHenry to create the Downtown TIF district.
        (247) If the ordinance was adopted on February 15,
    
1999 by the Village of Channahon.
        (248) If the ordinance was adopted on December 19,
    
2000 by the City of Peoria.
        (249) If the ordinance was adopted on July 24, 2000
    
by the City of Rock Island to create the North 11th Street redevelopment project area.
        (250) If the ordinance was adopted on February 5,
    
2002 by the City of Champaign to create the North Campustown TIF.
        (251) If the ordinance was adopted on November 20,
    
2000 by the Village of Evergreen Park.
        (252) If the ordinance was adopted on February 16,
    
2000 by the City of Chicago to create the Fullerton/Milwaukee redevelopment project area.
        (253) If the ordinance was adopted on October 23,
    
2006 by the Village of Bourbonnais to create the Bourbonnais Industrial Park Conservation Area.
        (254) If the ordinance was adopted on February 22,
    
2000 by the City of Geneva to create the East State Street redevelopment project area.
        (255) If the ordinance was adopted on February 6,
    
2001 by the Village of Downers Grove to create the Ogden Avenue redevelopment project area.
        (256) If the ordinance was adopted on June 27, 2001
    
by the City of Chicago to create the Division/Homan redevelopment project area.
        (257) If the ordinance was adopted on May 17, 2000 by
    
the City of Chicago to create the 63rd/Pulaski redevelopment project area.
        (258) If the ordinance was adopted on March 10, 1999
    
by the City of Chicago to create the Greater Southwest Industrial (East) redevelopment project area.
        (259) If the ordinance was adopted on February 16,
    
2000 by the City of Chicago to create the Lawrence/Kedzie redevelopment project area.
        (260) If the ordinance was adopted on November 3,
    
1999 by the City of Chicago to create the Lincoln Avenue redevelopment project area.
        (261) If the ordinance was adopted on September 3,
    
2015 by the Village of Fox River Grove to create the Downtown TIF #2 redevelopment project area.
    (d) For redevelopment project areas for which bonds were issued before July 29, 1991, or for which contracts were entered into before June 1, 1988, in connection with a redevelopment project in the area within the State Sales Tax Boundary, the estimated dates of completion of the redevelopment project and retirement of obligations to finance redevelopment project costs (including refunding bonds under Section 11-74.4-7) may be extended by municipal ordinance to December 31, 2013. The termination procedures of subsection (b) of Section 11-74.4-8 are not required for these redevelopment project areas in 2009 but are required in 2013. The extension allowed by Public Act 87-1272 shall not apply to real property tax increment allocation financing under Section 11-74.4-8.
    (e) Those dates, for purposes of real property tax increment allocation financing pursuant to Section 11-74.4-8 only, shall be not more than 35 years for redevelopment project areas that were adopted on or after December 16, 1986 and for which at least $8 million worth of municipal bonds were authorized on or after December 19, 1989 but before January 1, 1990; provided that the municipality elects to extend the life of the redevelopment project area to 35 years by the adoption of an ordinance after at least 14 but not more than 30 days' written notice to the taxing bodies, that would otherwise constitute the joint review board for the redevelopment project area, before the adoption of the ordinance.
    (f) Those dates, for purposes of real property tax increment allocation financing pursuant to Section 11-74.4-8 only, shall be not more than 35 years for redevelopment project areas that were established on or after December 1, 1981 but before January 1, 1982 and for which at least $1,500,000 worth of tax increment revenue bonds were authorized on or after September 30, 1990 but before July 1, 1991; provided that the municipality elects to extend the life of the redevelopment project area to 35 years by the adoption of an ordinance after at least 14 but not more than 30 days' written notice to the taxing bodies, that would otherwise constitute the joint review board for the redevelopment project area, before the adoption of the ordinance.
    (f-1) (Blank).
    (f-2) (Blank).
    (f-3) (Blank).
    (f-5) Those dates, for purposes of real property tax increment allocation financing pursuant to Section 11-74.4-8 only, shall be not more than 47 years for redevelopment project areas listed in this subsection; provided that (i) the municipality adopts an ordinance extending the life of the redevelopment project area to 47 years and (ii) the municipality provides notice to the taxing bodies that would otherwise constitute the joint review board for the redevelopment project area not more than 30 and not less than 14 days prior to the adoption of that ordinance:
        (1) If the redevelopment project area was established
    
on December 29, 1981 by the City of Springfield.
        (2) If the redevelopment project area was established
    
on December 29, 1986 by the City of Morris and that is known as the Morris TIF District 1.
        (3) If the redevelopment project area was established
    
on December 31, 1986 by the Village of Cahokia.
        (4) If the redevelopment project area was established
    
on December 20, 1986 by the City of Charleston.
        (5) If the redevelopment project area was established
    
on December 23, 1986 by the City of Beardstown.
        (6) If the redevelopment project area was established
    
on December 23, 1986 by the Town of Cicero.
        (7) If the redevelopment project area was established
    
on December 29, 1986 by the City of East St. Louis.
        (8) If the redevelopment project area was established
    
on January 23, 1991 by the City of East St. Louis.
        (9) If the redevelopment project area was established
    
on December 29, 1986 by the Village of Gardner.
        (10) If the redevelopment project area was
    
established on June 11, 2002 by the City of East Peoria to create the West Washington Street TIF.
        (11) If the redevelopment project area was
    
established on December 22, 1986 by the City of Washington creating the Washington Square TIF #2.
        (12) If the redevelopment project area was
    
established on November 11, 1986 by the City of Pekin.
        (13) If the redevelopment project area was
    
established on December 30, 1986 by the City of Belleville.
        (14) If the ordinance was adopted on April 3, 1989 by
    
the City of Chicago Heights.
        (15) If the redevelopment project area was
    
established on December 29, 1986 by the City of Pontiac to create TIF I (the Main St TIF).
        (16) If the redevelopment project area was
    
established on December 29, 1986 by the City of Pontiac to create TIF II (the Interstate TIF).
        (17) If the redevelopment project area was
    
established on December 23, 1986 by the City of Sparta to create TIF #1. Any termination procedures provided for in Section 11-74.4-8 are not required for this redevelopment project area prior to the 47th calendar year after the year in which the ordinance approving the redevelopment project year was adopted.
        (18) If the redevelopment project area was
    
established on March 30, 1992 by the Village of Ohio to create the Village of Ohio TIF District.
        (19) If the redevelopment project area was
    
established on December 13, 1993 by the Village of Crete.
        (20) If the redevelopment project area was
    
established on February 12, 2001 by the Village of Crete.
        (21) If the redevelopment project area was
    
established on April 23, 2001 by the Village of Crete.
    (g) In consolidating the material relating to completion dates from Sections 11-74.4-3 and 11-74.4-7 into this Section, it is not the intent of the General Assembly to make any substantive change in the law, except for the extension of the completion dates for the City of Aurora, the Village of Milan, the City of West Frankfort, the Village of Libertyville, and the Village of Hoffman Estates set forth under items (67), (68), (69), (70), and (71) of subsection (c) of this Section.
(Source: P.A. 102-117, eff. 7-23-21; 102-424, eff. 8-20-21; 102-425, eff. 8-20-21; 102-446, eff. 8-20-21; 102-473, eff. 8-20-21; 102-627, eff. 8-27-21; 102-675, eff. 11-30-21; 102-745, eff. 5-6-22; 102-818, eff. 5-13-22; 102-1113, eff. 12-21-22; 103-315, eff. 7-28-23; 103-575, eff. 12-8-23.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.4-4)
    Sec. 11-74.4-4. Municipal powers and duties; redevelopment project areas. The changes made by this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly do not apply to a municipality that, (i) before the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly, has adopted an ordinance or resolution fixing a time and place for a public hearing under Section 11-74.4-5 or (ii) before July 1, 1999, has adopted an ordinance or resolution providing for a feasibility study under Section 11-74.4-4.1, but has not yet adopted an ordinance approving redevelopment plans and redevelopment projects or designating redevelopment project areas under this Section, until after that municipality adopts an ordinance approving redevelopment plans and redevelopment projects or designating redevelopment project areas under this Section; thereafter the changes made by this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly apply to the same extent that they apply to redevelopment plans and redevelopment projects that were approved and redevelopment projects that were designated before the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly.
    A municipality may:
        (a) By ordinance introduced in the governing body of
    
the municipality within 14 to 90 days from the completion of the hearing specified in Section 11-74.4-5 approve redevelopment plans and redevelopment projects, and designate redevelopment project areas pursuant to notice and hearing required by this Act. No redevelopment project area shall be designated unless a plan and project are approved prior to the designation of such area and such area shall include only those contiguous parcels of real property and improvements thereon substantially benefited by the proposed redevelopment project improvements. Upon adoption of the ordinances, the municipality shall forthwith transmit to the county clerk of the county or counties within which the redevelopment project area is located a certified copy of the ordinances, a legal description of the redevelopment project area, a map of the redevelopment project area, identification of the year that the county clerk shall use for determining the total initial equalized assessed value of the redevelopment project area consistent with subsection (a) of Section 11-74.4-9, and a list of the parcel or tax identification number of each parcel of property included in the redevelopment project area. For purposes of this Division, parcels are contiguous if they touch or join one another in a reasonably substantial physical sense or if they meet the criteria for annexation to a municipality under Section 7-1-1 of this Code.
        The changes made by this amendatory Act of the 102nd
    
General Assembly, are declarative of existing law and shall be applied retroactively when substantively applicable, including all pending actions without regard to when the cause of action accrued; however, this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly does not affect the rights of any party that is subject to a final judgment entered pursuant to the opinion of the September 23, 2021 Illinois Supreme Court in Board of Education of Richland School District 88A v. City of Crest Hill, 2021 IL 126444.
        (b) Make and enter into all contracts with property
    
owners, developers, tenants, overlapping taxing bodies, and others necessary or incidental to the implementation and furtherance of its redevelopment plan and project. Contract provisions concerning loan repayment obligations in contracts entered into on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 93rd General Assembly shall terminate no later than the last to occur of the estimated dates of completion of the redevelopment project and retirement of the obligations issued to finance redevelopment project costs as required by item (3) of subsection (n) of Section 11-74.4-3. Payments received under contracts entered into by the municipality prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 93rd General Assembly that are received after the redevelopment project area has been terminated by municipal ordinance shall be deposited into a special fund of the municipality to be used for other community redevelopment needs within the redevelopment project area.
        (c) Within a redevelopment project area, acquire by
    
purchase, donation, lease or eminent domain; own, convey, lease, mortgage or dispose of land and other property, real or personal, or rights or interests therein, and grant or acquire licenses, easements and options with respect thereto, all in the manner and at such price the municipality determines is reasonably necessary to achieve the objectives of the redevelopment plan and project. No conveyance, lease, mortgage, disposition of land or other property owned by a municipality, or agreement relating to the development of such municipal property shall be made except upon the adoption of an ordinance by the corporate authorities of the municipality. Furthermore, no conveyance, lease, mortgage, or other disposition of land owned by a municipality or agreement relating to the development of such municipal property shall be made without making public disclosure of the terms of the disposition and all bids and proposals made in response to the municipality's request. The procedures for obtaining such bids and proposals shall provide reasonable opportunity for any person to submit alternative proposals or bids.
        (d) Within a redevelopment project area, clear any
    
area by demolition or removal of any existing buildings and structures.
        (e) Within a redevelopment project area, renovate or
    
rehabilitate or construct any structure or building, as permitted under this Act.
        (f) Install, repair, construct, reconstruct or
    
relocate streets, utilities and site improvements essential to the preparation of the redevelopment area for use in accordance with a redevelopment plan.
        (g) Within a redevelopment project area, fix, charge
    
and collect fees, rents and charges for the use of any building or property owned or leased by it or any part thereof, or facility therein.
        (h) Accept grants, guarantees and donations of
    
property, labor, or other things of value from a public or private source for use within a project redevelopment area.
        (i) Acquire and construct public facilities within a
    
redevelopment project area, as permitted under this Act.
        (j) Incur project redevelopment costs and reimburse
    
developers who incur redevelopment project costs authorized by a redevelopment agreement; provided, however, that on and after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly, no municipality shall incur redevelopment project costs (except for planning costs and any other eligible costs authorized by municipal ordinance or resolution that are subsequently included in the redevelopment plan for the area and are incurred by the municipality after the ordinance or resolution is adopted) that are not consistent with the program for accomplishing the objectives of the redevelopment plan as included in that plan and approved by the municipality until the municipality has amended the redevelopment plan as provided elsewhere in this Act.
        (k) Create a commission of not less than 5 or more
    
than 15 persons to be appointed by the mayor or president of the municipality with the consent of the majority of the governing board of the municipality. Members of a commission appointed after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1987 shall be appointed for initial terms of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 years, respectively, in such numbers as to provide that the terms of not more than 1/3 of all such members shall expire in any one year. Their successors shall be appointed for a term of 5 years. The commission, subject to approval of the corporate authorities may exercise the powers enumerated in this Section. The commission shall also have the power to hold the public hearings required by this division and make recommendations to the corporate authorities concerning the adoption of redevelopment plans, redevelopment projects and designation of redevelopment project areas.
        (l) Make payment in lieu of taxes or a portion
    
thereof to taxing districts. If payments in lieu of taxes or a portion thereof are made to taxing districts, those payments shall be made to all districts within a project redevelopment area on a basis which is proportional to the current collections of revenue which each taxing district receives from real property in the redevelopment project area.
        (m) Exercise any and all other powers necessary to
    
effectuate the purposes of this Act.
        (n) If any member of the corporate authority, a
    
member of a commission established pursuant to Section 11-74.4-4(k) of this Act, or an employee or consultant of the municipality involved in the planning and preparation of a redevelopment plan, or project for a redevelopment project area or proposed redevelopment project area, as defined in Sections 11-74.4-3(i) through (k) of this Act, owns or controls an interest, direct or indirect, in any property included in any redevelopment area, or proposed redevelopment area, he or she shall disclose the same in writing to the clerk of the municipality, and shall also so disclose the dates and terms and conditions of any disposition of any such interest, which disclosures shall be acknowledged by the corporate authorities and entered upon the minute books of the corporate authorities. If an individual holds such an interest then that individual shall refrain from any further official involvement in regard to such redevelopment plan, project or area, from voting on any matter pertaining to such redevelopment plan, project or area, or communicating with other members concerning corporate authorities, commission or employees concerning any matter pertaining to said redevelopment plan, project or area. Furthermore, no such member or employee shall acquire of any interest direct, or indirect, in any property in a redevelopment area or proposed redevelopment area after either (a) such individual obtains knowledge of such plan, project or area or (b) first public notice of such plan, project or area pursuant to Section 11-74.4-6 of this Division, whichever occurs first. For the purposes of this subsection, a property interest acquired in a single parcel of property by a member of the corporate authority, which property is used exclusively as the member's primary residence, shall not be deemed to constitute an interest in any property included in a redevelopment area or proposed redevelopment area that was established before December 31, 1989, but the member must disclose the acquisition to the municipal clerk under the provisions of this subsection. A single property interest acquired within one year after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 94th General Assembly or 2 years after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly by a member of the corporate authority does not constitute an interest in any property included in any redevelopment area or proposed redevelopment area, regardless of when the redevelopment area was established, if (i) the property is used exclusively as the member's primary residence, (ii) the member discloses the acquisition to the municipal clerk under the provisions of this subsection, (iii) the acquisition is for fair market value, (iv) the member acquires the property as a result of the property being publicly advertised for sale, and (v) the member refrains from voting on, and communicating with other members concerning, any matter when the benefits to the redevelopment project or area would be significantly greater than the benefits to the municipality as a whole. For the purposes of this subsection, a month-to-month leasehold interest in a single parcel of property by a member of the corporate authority shall not be deemed to constitute an interest in any property included in any redevelopment area or proposed redevelopment area, but the member must disclose the interest to the municipal clerk under the provisions of this subsection.
        (o) Create a Tax Increment Economic Development
    
Advisory Committee to be appointed by the Mayor or President of the municipality with the consent of the majority of the governing board of the municipality, the members of which Committee shall be appointed for initial terms of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 years respectively, in such numbers as to provide that the terms of not more than 1/3 of all such members shall expire in any one year. Their successors shall be appointed for a term of 5 years. The Committee shall have none of the powers enumerated in this Section. The Committee shall serve in an advisory capacity only. The Committee may advise the governing Board of the municipality and other municipal officials regarding development issues and opportunities within the redevelopment project area or the area within the State Sales Tax Boundary. The Committee may also promote and publicize development opportunities in the redevelopment project area or the area within the State Sales Tax Boundary.
        (p) Municipalities may jointly undertake and perform
    
redevelopment plans and projects and utilize the provisions of the Act wherever they have contiguous redevelopment project areas or they determine to adopt tax increment financing with respect to a redevelopment project area which includes contiguous real property within the boundaries of the municipalities, and in doing so, they may, by agreement between municipalities, issue obligations, separately or jointly, and expend revenues received under the Act for eligible expenses anywhere within contiguous redevelopment project areas or as otherwise permitted in the Act. With respect to redevelopment project areas that are established within a transit facility improvement area, the provisions of this subsection apply only with respect to such redevelopment project areas that are contiguous to each other.
        (q) Utilize revenues, other than State sales tax
    
increment revenues, received under this Act from one redevelopment project area for eligible costs in another redevelopment project area that is:
            (i) contiguous to the redevelopment project area
        
from which the revenues are received;
            (ii) separated only by a public right of way from
        
the redevelopment project area from which the revenues are received; or
            (iii) separated only by forest preserve property
        
from the redevelopment project area from which the revenues are received if the closest boundaries of the redevelopment project areas that are separated by the forest preserve property are less than one mile apart.
        Utilize tax increment revenues for eligible costs
    
that are received from a redevelopment project area created under the Industrial Jobs Recovery Law that is either contiguous to, or is separated only by a public right of way from, the redevelopment project area created under this Act which initially receives these revenues. Utilize revenues, other than State sales tax increment revenues, by transferring or loaning such revenues to a redevelopment project area created under the Industrial Jobs Recovery Law that is either contiguous to, or separated only by a public right of way from the redevelopment project area that initially produced and received those revenues; and, if the redevelopment project area (i) was established before the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly and (ii) is located within a municipality with a population of more than 100,000, utilize revenues or proceeds of obligations authorized by Section 11-74.4-7 of this Act, other than use or occupation tax revenues, to pay for any redevelopment project costs as defined by subsection (q) of Section 11-74.4-3 to the extent that the redevelopment project costs involve public property that is either contiguous to, or separated only by a public right of way from, a redevelopment project area whether or not redevelopment project costs or the source of payment for the costs are specifically set forth in the redevelopment plan for the redevelopment project area.
        (r) If no redevelopment project has been initiated in
    
a redevelopment project area within 7 years after the area was designated by ordinance under subsection (a), the municipality shall adopt an ordinance repealing the area's designation as a redevelopment project area; provided, however, that if an area received its designation more than 3 years before the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1994 and no redevelopment project has been initiated within 4 years after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1994, the municipality shall adopt an ordinance repealing its designation as a redevelopment project area. Initiation of a redevelopment project shall be evidenced by either a signed redevelopment agreement or expenditures on eligible redevelopment project costs associated with a redevelopment project.
        Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section
    
to the contrary, with respect to a redevelopment project area designated by an ordinance that was adopted on July 29, 1998 by the City of Chicago, the City of Chicago shall adopt an ordinance repealing the area's designation as a redevelopment project area if no redevelopment project has been initiated in the redevelopment project area within 15 years after the designation of the area. The City of Chicago may retroactively repeal any ordinance adopted by the City of Chicago, pursuant to this subsection (r), that repealed the designation of a redevelopment project area designated by an ordinance that was adopted by the City of Chicago on July 29, 1998. The City of Chicago has 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act to repeal the ordinance. The changes to this Section made by this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly apply retroactively to July 27, 2005.
        (s) The various powers and duties described in this
    
Section that apply to a redevelopment project area shall also apply to a transit facility improvement area established prior to, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly.
(Source: P.A. 102-627, eff. 8-27-21; 102-818, eff. 5-13-22.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-4.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-4.1)
    Sec. 11-74.4-4.1. Feasibility study.
    (a) If a municipality by its corporate authorities, or as it may determine by any commission designated under subsection (k) of Section 11-74.4-4, adopts an ordinance or resolution providing for a feasibility study on the designation of an area as a redevelopment project area, a copy of the ordinance or resolution shall immediately be sent to all taxing districts that would be affected by the designation.
    On and after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly, the ordinance or resolution shall include:
        (1) The boundaries of the area to be studied for
    
possible designation as a redevelopment project area.
        (2) The purpose or purposes of the proposed
    
redevelopment plan and project.
        (3) A general description of tax increment allocation
    
financing under this Act.
        (4) The name, phone number, and address of the
    
municipal officer who can be contacted for additional information about the proposed redevelopment project area and who should receive all comments and suggestions regarding the redevelopment of the area to be studied.
    (b) If one of the purposes of the planned redevelopment project area should reasonably be expected to result in the displacement of residents from 10 or more inhabited residential units, the municipality shall adopt a resolution or ordinance providing for the feasibility study described in subsection (a). The ordinance or resolution shall also require that the feasibility study include the preparation of the housing impact study set forth in paragraph (5) of subsection (n) of Section 11-74.4-3. If the redevelopment plan will not result in displacement of residents from 10 or more inhabited residential units, and the municipality certifies in the plan that such displacement will not result from the plan, then a resolution or ordinance need not be adopted.
    (c) As used in this Section, "feasibility study" means a preliminary report to assist a municipality to determine whether or not tax increment allocation financing is appropriate for effective redevelopment of a proposed redevelopment project area.
(Source: P.A. 92-263, eff. 8-7-01; 92-624, eff. 7-11-02; 93-298, eff. 7-23-03.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-4.2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-4.2)
    Sec. 11-74.4-4.2. Interested parties registry. On and after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly, the municipality shall by its corporate authority create an "interested parties" registry for activities related to the redevelopment project area. The municipality shall adopt reasonable registration rules and shall prescribe the necessary registration forms for residents and organizations active within the municipality that seek to be placed on the "interested parties" registry. At a minimum, the rules for registration shall provide for a renewable period of registration of not less than 3 years and notification to registered organizations and individuals by mail at the address provided upon registration prior to termination of their registration, unless the municipality decides that it will establish a policy of not terminating interested parties from the registry, in which case no notice will be required. Such rules shall not be used to prohibit or otherwise interfere with the ability of eligible organizations and individuals to register for receipt of information to which they are entitled under this statute, including the information required by:
    (1) subsection (a) of Section 11-74.4-5;
    (2) paragraph (9) of subsection (d) of Section 11-74.4-5; and
    (3) subsection (e) of Section 11-74.4-6.
(Source: P.A. 91-478, eff. 11-1-99.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.4-5)
    Sec. 11-74.4-5. Public hearing; joint review board.
    (a) The changes made by this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly do not apply to a municipality that, (i) before the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly, has adopted an ordinance or resolution fixing a time and place for a public hearing under this Section or (ii) before July 1, 1999, has adopted an ordinance or resolution providing for a feasibility study under Section 11-74.4-4.1, but has not yet adopted an ordinance approving redevelopment plans and redevelopment projects or designating redevelopment project areas under Section 11-74.4-4, until after that municipality adopts an ordinance approving redevelopment plans and redevelopment projects or designating redevelopment project areas under Section 11-74.4-4; thereafter the changes made by this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly apply to the same extent that they apply to redevelopment plans and redevelopment projects that were approved and redevelopment projects that were designated before the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly.
    Prior to the adoption of an ordinance proposing the designation of a redevelopment project area, or approving a redevelopment plan or redevelopment project, the municipality by its corporate authorities, or as it may determine by any commission designated under subsection (k) of Section 11-74.4-4 shall adopt an ordinance or resolution fixing a time and place for public hearing. At least 10 days prior to the adoption of the ordinance or resolution establishing the time and place for the public hearing, the municipality shall make available for public inspection a redevelopment plan or a separate report that provides in reasonable detail the basis for the eligibility of the redevelopment project area. The report along with the name of a person to contact for further information shall be sent within a reasonable time after the adoption of such ordinance or resolution to the affected taxing districts by certified mail. On and after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly, the municipality shall print in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality a notice that interested persons may register with the municipality in order to receive information on the proposed designation of a redevelopment project area or the approval of a redevelopment plan. The notice shall state the place of registration and the operating hours of that place. The municipality shall have adopted reasonable rules to implement this registration process under Section 11-74.4-4.2. The municipality shall provide notice of the availability of the redevelopment plan and eligibility report, including how to obtain this information, by mail within a reasonable time after the adoption of the ordinance or resolution, to all residential addresses that, after a good faith effort, the municipality determines are located outside the proposed redevelopment project area and within 750 feet of the boundaries of the proposed redevelopment project area. This requirement is subject to the limitation that in a municipality with a population of over 100,000, if the total number of residential addresses outside the proposed redevelopment project area and within 750 feet of the boundaries of the proposed redevelopment project area exceeds 750, the municipality shall be required to provide the notice to only the 750 residential addresses that, after a good faith effort, the municipality determines are outside the proposed redevelopment project area and closest to the boundaries of the proposed redevelopment project area. Notwithstanding the foregoing, notice given after August 7, 2001 (the effective date of Public Act 92-263) and before the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 92nd General Assembly to residential addresses within 750 feet of the boundaries of a proposed redevelopment project area shall be deemed to have been sufficiently given in compliance with this Act if given only to residents outside the boundaries of the proposed redevelopment project area. The notice shall also be provided by the municipality, regardless of its population, to those organizations and residents that have registered with the municipality for that information in accordance with the registration guidelines established by the municipality under Section 11-74.4-4.2.
    At the public hearing any interested person or affected taxing district may file with the municipal clerk written objections to and may be heard orally in respect to any issues embodied in the notice. The municipality shall hear all protests and objections at the hearing and the hearing may be adjourned to another date without further notice other than a motion to be entered upon the minutes fixing the time and place of the subsequent hearing. At the public hearing or at any time prior to the adoption by the municipality of an ordinance approving a redevelopment plan, the municipality may make changes in the redevelopment plan. Changes which (1) add additional parcels of property to the proposed redevelopment project area, (2) substantially affect the general land uses proposed in the redevelopment plan, (3) substantially change the nature of or extend the life of the redevelopment project, or (4) increase the number of inhabited residential units to be displaced from the redevelopment project area, as measured from the time of creation of the redevelopment project area, to a total of more than 10, shall be made only after the municipality gives notice, convenes a joint review board, and conducts a public hearing pursuant to the procedures set forth in this Section and in Section 11-74.4-6 of this Act. Changes which do not (1) add additional parcels of property to the proposed redevelopment project area, (2) substantially affect the general land uses proposed in the redevelopment plan, (3) substantially change the nature of or extend the life of the redevelopment project, or (4) increase the number of inhabited residential units to be displaced from the redevelopment project area, as measured from the time of creation of the redevelopment project area, to a total of more than 10, may be made without further hearing, provided that the municipality shall give notice of any such changes by mail to each affected taxing district and registrant on the interested parties registry, provided for under Section 11-74.4-4.2, and by publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the affected taxing district. Such notice by mail and by publication shall each occur not later than 10 days following the adoption by ordinance of such changes. Hearings with regard to a redevelopment project area, project or plan may be held simultaneously.
    (b) Prior to holding a public hearing to approve or amend a redevelopment plan or to designate or add additional parcels of property to a redevelopment project area, the municipality shall convene a joint review board. The board shall consist of a representative selected by each community college district, local elementary school district and high school district or each local community unit school district, park district, library district, township, fire protection district, and county that will have the authority to directly levy taxes on the property within the proposed redevelopment project area at the time that the proposed redevelopment project area is approved, a representative selected by the municipality and a public member. The public member shall first be selected and then the board's chairperson shall be selected by a majority of the board members present and voting.
    For redevelopment project areas with redevelopment plans or proposed redevelopment plans that would result in the displacement of residents from 10 or more inhabited residential units or that include 75 or more inhabited residential units, the public member shall be a person who resides in the redevelopment project area. If, as determined by the housing impact study provided for in paragraph (5) of subsection (n) of Section 11-74.4-3, or if no housing impact study is required then based on other reasonable data, the majority of residential units are occupied by very low, low, or moderate income households, as defined in Section 3 of the Illinois Affordable Housing Act, the public member shall be a person who resides in very low, low, or moderate income housing within the redevelopment project area. Municipalities with fewer than 15,000 residents shall not be required to select a person who lives in very low, low, or moderate income housing within the redevelopment project area, provided that the redevelopment plan or project will not result in displacement of residents from 10 or more inhabited units, and the municipality so certifies in the plan. If no person satisfying these requirements is available or if no qualified person will serve as the public member, then the joint review board is relieved of this paragraph's selection requirements for the public member.
    Within 90 days of the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly, each municipality that designated a redevelopment project area for which it was not required to convene a joint review board under this Section shall convene a joint review board to perform the duties specified under paragraph (e) of this Section.
    All board members shall be appointed and the first board meeting shall be held at least 14 days but not more than 28 days after the mailing of notice by the municipality to the taxing districts as required by Section 11-74.4-6(c). Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, a municipality that adopted either a public hearing resolution or a feasibility resolution between July 1, 1999 and July 1, 2000 that called for the meeting of the joint review board within 14 days of notice of public hearing to affected taxing districts is deemed to be in compliance with the notice, meeting, and public hearing provisions of the Act. Such notice shall also advise the taxing bodies represented on the joint review board of the time and place of the first meeting of the board. Additional meetings of the board shall be held upon the call of any member. The municipality seeking designation of the redevelopment project area shall provide administrative support to the board.
    The board shall review (i) the public record, planning documents and proposed ordinances approving the redevelopment plan and project and (ii) proposed amendments to the redevelopment plan or additions of parcels of property to the redevelopment project area to be adopted by the municipality. As part of its deliberations, the board may hold additional hearings on the proposal. A board's recommendation shall be an advisory, non-binding recommendation. The recommendation shall be adopted by a majority of those members present and voting. The recommendations shall be submitted to the municipality within 30 days after convening of the board. Failure of the board to submit its report on a timely basis shall not be cause to delay the public hearing or any other step in the process of designating or amending the redevelopment project area but shall be deemed to constitute approval by the joint review board of the matters before it.
    The board shall base its recommendation to approve or disapprove the redevelopment plan and the designation of the redevelopment project area or the amendment of the redevelopment plan or addition of parcels of property to the redevelopment project area on the basis of the redevelopment project area and redevelopment plan satisfying the plan requirements, the eligibility criteria defined in Section 11-74.4-3, and the objectives of this Act.
    The board shall issue a written report describing why the redevelopment plan and project area or the amendment thereof meets or fails to meet one or more of the objectives of this Act and both the plan requirements and the eligibility criteria defined in Section 11-74.4-3. In the event the Board does not file a report it shall be presumed that these taxing bodies find the redevelopment project area and redevelopment plan satisfy the objectives of this Act and the plan requirements and eligibility criteria.
    If the board recommends rejection of the matters before it, the municipality will have 30 days within which to resubmit the plan or amendment. During this period, the municipality will meet and confer with the board and attempt to resolve those issues set forth in the board's written report that led to the rejection of the plan or amendment.
    Notwithstanding the resubmission set forth above, the municipality may commence the scheduled public hearing and either adjourn the public hearing or continue the public hearing until a date certain. Prior to continuing any public hearing to a date certain, the municipality shall announce during the public hearing the time, date, and location for the reconvening of the public hearing. Any changes to the redevelopment plan necessary to satisfy the issues set forth in the joint review board report shall be the subject of a public hearing before the hearing is adjourned if the changes would (1) substantially affect the general land uses proposed in the redevelopment plan, (2) substantially change the nature of or extend the life of the redevelopment project, or (3) increase the number of inhabited residential units to be displaced from the redevelopment project area, as measured from the time of creation of the redevelopment project area, to a total of more than 10. Changes to the redevelopment plan necessary to satisfy the issues set forth in the joint review board report shall not require any further notice or convening of a joint review board meeting, except that any changes to the redevelopment plan that would add additional parcels of property to the proposed redevelopment project area shall be subject to the notice, public hearing, and joint review board meeting requirements established for such changes by subsection (a) of Section 11-74.4-5.
    In the event that the municipality and the board are unable to resolve these differences, or in the event that the resubmitted plan or amendment is rejected by the board, the municipality may proceed with the plan or amendment, but only upon a three-fifths vote of the corporate authority responsible for approval of the plan or amendment, excluding positions of members that are vacant and those members that are ineligible to vote because of conflicts of interest.
    (c) After a municipality has by ordinance approved a redevelopment plan and designated a redevelopment project area, the plan may be amended and additional properties may be added to the redevelopment project area only as herein provided. Amendments which (1) add additional parcels of property to the proposed redevelopment project area, (2) substantially affect the general land uses proposed in the redevelopment plan, (3) substantially change the nature of the redevelopment project, (4) increase the total estimated redevelopment project costs set out in the redevelopment plan by more than 5% after adjustment for inflation from the date the plan was adopted, (5) add additional redevelopment project costs to the itemized list of redevelopment project costs set out in the redevelopment plan, or (6) increase the number of inhabited residential units to be displaced from the redevelopment project area, as measured from the time of creation of the redevelopment project area, to a total of more than 10, shall be made only after the municipality gives notice, convenes a joint review board, and conducts a public hearing pursuant to the procedures set forth in this Section and in Section 11-74.4-6 of this Act. Changes which do not (1) add additional parcels of property to the proposed redevelopment project area, (2) substantially affect the general land uses proposed in the redevelopment plan, (3) substantially change the nature of the redevelopment project, (4) increase the total estimated redevelopment project cost set out in the redevelopment plan by more than 5% after adjustment for inflation from the date the plan was adopted, (5) add additional redevelopment project costs to the itemized list of redevelopment project costs set out in the redevelopment plan, or (6) increase the number of inhabited residential units to be displaced from the redevelopment project area, as measured from the time of creation of the redevelopment project area, to a total of more than 10, may be made without further public hearing and related notices and procedures including the convening of a joint review board as set forth in Section 11-74.4-6 of this Act, provided that the municipality shall give notice of any such changes by mail to each affected taxing district and registrant on the interested parties registry, provided for under Section 11-74.4-4.2, and by publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the affected taxing district. Such notice by mail and by publication shall each occur not later than 10 days following the adoption by ordinance of such changes.
    (d) After the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly, a municipality shall submit in an electronic format the following information for each redevelopment project area (i) to the State Comptroller under Section 8-8-3.5 of the Illinois Municipal Code, subject to any extensions or exemptions provided at the Comptroller's discretion under that Section, and (ii) to all taxing districts overlapping the redevelopment project area no later than 180 days after the close of each municipal fiscal year or as soon thereafter as the audited financial statements become available and, in any case, shall be submitted before the annual meeting of the Joint Review Board to each of the taxing districts that overlap the redevelopment project area:
        (1) Any amendments to the redevelopment plan, the
    
redevelopment project area, or the State Sales Tax Boundary.
        (1.5) A list of the redevelopment project areas
    
administered by the municipality and, if applicable, the date each redevelopment project area was designated or terminated by the municipality.
        (2) Audited financial statements of the special tax
    
allocation fund once a cumulative total of $100,000 has been deposited in the fund.
        (3) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of
    
the municipality that the municipality has complied with all of the requirements of this Act during the preceding fiscal year.
        (4) An opinion of legal counsel that the municipality
    
is in compliance with this Act.
        (5) An analysis of the special tax allocation fund
    
which sets forth:
            (A) the balance in the special tax allocation
        
fund at the beginning of the fiscal year;
            (B) all amounts deposited in the special tax
        
allocation fund by source;
            (C) an itemized list of all expenditures from the
        
special tax allocation fund by category of permissible redevelopment project cost; and
            (D) the balance in the special tax allocation
        
fund at the end of the fiscal year including a breakdown of that balance by source and a breakdown of that balance identifying any portion of the balance that is required, pledged, earmarked, or otherwise designated for payment of or securing of obligations and anticipated redevelopment project costs. Any portion of such ending balance that has not been identified or is not identified as being required, pledged, earmarked, or otherwise designated for payment of or securing of obligations or anticipated redevelopment projects costs shall be designated as surplus as set forth in Section 11-74.4-7 hereof.
        (6) A description of all property purchased by the
    
municipality within the redevelopment project area including:
            (A) Street address.
            (B) Approximate size or description of property.
            (C) Purchase price.
            (D) Seller of property.
        (7) A statement setting forth all activities
    
undertaken in furtherance of the objectives of the redevelopment plan, including:
            (A) Any project implemented in the preceding
        
fiscal year.
            (B) A description of the redevelopment activities
        
undertaken.
            (C) A description of any agreements entered into
        
by the municipality with regard to the disposition or redevelopment of any property within the redevelopment project area or the area within the State Sales Tax Boundary.
            (D) Additional information on the use of all
        
funds received under this Division and steps taken by the municipality to achieve the objectives of the redevelopment plan.
            (E) Information regarding contracts that the
        
municipality's tax increment advisors or consultants have entered into with entities or persons that have received, or are receiving, payments financed by tax increment revenues produced by the same redevelopment project area.
            (F) Any reports submitted to the municipality by
        
the joint review board.
            (G) A review of public and, to the extent
        
possible, private investment actually undertaken to date after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly and estimated to be undertaken during the following year. This review shall, on a project-by-project basis, set forth the estimated amounts of public and private investment incurred after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly and provide the ratio of private investment to public investment to the date of the report and as estimated to the completion of the redevelopment project.
        (8) With regard to any obligations issued by the
    
municipality:
            (A) copies of any official statements; and
            (B) an analysis prepared by financial advisor or
        
underwriter, chosen by the municipality, setting forth the: (i) nature and term of obligation; (ii) projected debt service including required reserves and debt coverage; and (iii) actual debt service.
        (9) For special tax allocation funds that have
    
experienced cumulative deposits of incremental tax revenues of $100,000 or more, a certified audit report reviewing compliance with this Act performed by an independent public accountant certified and licensed by the authority of the State of Illinois. The financial portion of the audit must be conducted in accordance with Standards for Audits of Governmental Organizations, Programs, Activities, and Functions adopted by the Comptroller General of the United States (1981), as amended, or the standards specified by Section 8-8-5 of the Illinois Municipal Auditing Law of the Illinois Municipal Code. The audit report shall contain a letter from the independent certified public accountant indicating compliance or noncompliance with the requirements of subsection (q) of Section 11-74.4-3. For redevelopment plans or projects that would result in the displacement of residents from 10 or more inhabited residential units or that contain 75 or more inhabited residential units, notice of the availability of the information, including how to obtain the report, required in this subsection shall also be sent by mail to all residents or organizations that operate in the municipality that register with the municipality for that information according to registration procedures adopted under Section 11-74.4-4.2. All municipalities are subject to this provision.
        (10) A list of all intergovernmental agreements in
    
effect during the fiscal year to which the municipality is a party and an accounting of any moneys transferred or received by the municipality during that fiscal year pursuant to those intergovernmental agreements.
    In addition to information required to be reported under this Section, for Fiscal Year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter, reporting municipalities shall also report to the Comptroller annually in a manner and format prescribed by the Comptroller: (1) the number of jobs, if any, projected to be created for each redevelopment project area at the time of approval of the redevelopment agreement; (2) the number of jobs, if any, created as a result of the development to date for that reporting period under the same guidelines and assumptions as was used for the projections used at the time of approval of the redevelopment agreement; (3) the amount of increment projected to be created at the time of approval of the redevelopment agreement for each redevelopment project area; (4) the amount of increment created as a result of the development to date for that reporting period using the same assumptions as was used for the projections used at the time of the approval of the redevelopment agreement; and (5) the stated rate of return identified by the developer to the municipality for each redevelopment project area, if any. Stated rates of return required to be reported in item (5) shall be independently verified by a third party chosen by the municipality. Reporting municipalities shall also report to the Comptroller a copy of the redevelopment plan each time the redevelopment plan is enacted, amended, or extended in a manner and format prescribed by the Comptroller. These requirements shall only apply to redevelopment projects beginning in or after Fiscal Year 2022.
    (d-1) Prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly, municipalities with populations of over 1,000,000 shall, after adoption of a redevelopment plan or project, make available upon request to any taxing district in which the redevelopment project area is located the following information:
        (1) Any amendments to the redevelopment plan, the
    
redevelopment project area, or the State Sales Tax Boundary; and
        (2) In connection with any redevelopment project area
    
for which the municipality has outstanding obligations issued to provide for redevelopment project costs pursuant to Section 11-74.4-7, audited financial statements of the special tax allocation fund.
    (e) The joint review board shall meet annually 180 days after the close of the municipal fiscal year or as soon as the redevelopment project audit for that fiscal year becomes available to review the effectiveness and status of the redevelopment project area up to that date.
    (f) (Blank).
    (g) In the event that a municipality has held a public hearing under this Section prior to March 14, 1994 (the effective date of Public Act 88-537), the requirements imposed by Public Act 88-537 relating to the method of fixing the time and place for public hearing, the materials and information required to be made available for public inspection, and the information required to be sent after adoption of an ordinance or resolution fixing a time and place for public hearing shall not be applicable.
    (h) On and after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly, the State Comptroller must post on the State Comptroller's official website the information submitted by a municipality pursuant to subsection (d) of this Section. The information must be posted no later than 45 days after the State Comptroller receives the information from the municipality. The State Comptroller must also post a list of the municipalities not in compliance with the reporting requirements set forth in subsection (d) of this Section.
    (i) No later than 10 years after the corporate authorities of a municipality adopt an ordinance to establish a redevelopment project area, the municipality must compile a status report concerning the redevelopment project area. The status report must detail without limitation the following: (i) the amount of revenue generated within the redevelopment project area, (ii) any expenditures made by the municipality for the redevelopment project area including without limitation expenditures from the special tax allocation fund, (iii) the status of planned activities, goals, and objectives set forth in the redevelopment plan including details on new or planned construction within the redevelopment project area, (iv) the amount of private and public investment within the redevelopment project area, and (v) any other relevant evaluation or performance data. Within 30 days after the municipality compiles the status report, the municipality must hold at least one public hearing concerning the report. The municipality must provide 20 days' public notice of the hearing.
    (j) Beginning in fiscal year 2011 and in each fiscal year thereafter, a municipality must detail in its annual budget (i) the revenues generated from redevelopment project areas by source and (ii) the expenditures made by the municipality for redevelopment project areas.
(Source: P.A. 102-127, eff. 7-23-21.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.4-6)
    Sec. 11-74.4-6. (a) Except as provided herein, notice of the public hearing shall be given by publication and mailing; provided, however, that no notice by mailing shall be required under this subsection (a) with respect to any redevelopment project area located within a transit facility improvement area established pursuant to Section 11-74.4-3.3. Notice by publication shall be given by publication at least twice, the first publication to be not more than 30 nor less than 10 days prior to the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation within the taxing districts having property in the proposed redevelopment project area. Notice by mailing shall be given by depositing such notice in the United States mails by certified mail addressed to the person or persons in whose name the general taxes for the last preceding year were paid on each lot, block, tract, or parcel of land lying within the project redevelopment area. Said notice shall be mailed not less than 10 days prior to the date set for the public hearing. In the event taxes for the last preceding year were not paid, the notice shall also be sent to the persons last listed on the tax rolls within the preceding 3 years as the owners of such property. For redevelopment project areas with redevelopment plans or proposed redevelopment plans that would require removal of 10 or more inhabited residential units or that contain 75 or more inhabited residential units, the municipality shall make a good faith effort to notify by mail all residents of the redevelopment project area. At a minimum, the municipality shall mail a notice to each residential address located within the redevelopment project area. The municipality shall endeavor to ensure that all such notices are effectively communicated and shall include (in addition to notice in English) notice in the predominant language other than English when appropriate.
    (b) The notices issued pursuant to this Section shall include the following:
        (1) The time and place of public hearing.
        (2) The boundaries of the proposed redevelopment
    
project area by legal description and by street location where possible.
        (3) A notification that all interested persons will
    
be given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing.
        (4) A description of the redevelopment plan or
    
redevelopment project for the proposed redevelopment project area if a plan or project is the subject matter of the hearing.
        (5) Such other matters as the municipality may deem
    
appropriate.
    (c) Not less than 45 days prior to the date set for hearing, the municipality shall give notice by mail as provided in subsection (a) to all taxing districts of which taxable property is included in the redevelopment project area, project or plan and to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and in addition to the other requirements under subsection (b) the notice shall include an invitation to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and each taxing district to submit comments to the municipality concerning the subject matter of the hearing prior to the date of hearing.
    (d) In the event that any municipality has by ordinance adopted tax increment financing prior to 1987, and has complied with the notice requirements of this Section, except that the notice has not included the requirements of subsection (b), paragraphs (2), (3) and (4), and within 90 days of December 16, 1991 (the effective date of Public Act 87-813), that municipality passes an ordinance which contains findings that: (1) all taxing districts prior to the time of the hearing required by Section 11-74.4-5 were furnished with copies of a map incorporated into the redevelopment plan and project substantially showing the legal boundaries of the redevelopment project area; (2) the redevelopment plan and project, or a draft thereof, contained a map substantially showing the legal boundaries of the redevelopment project area and was available to the public at the time of the hearing; and (3) since the adoption of any form of tax increment financing authorized by this Act, and prior to June 1, 1991, no objection or challenge has been made in writing to the municipality in respect to the notices required by this Section, then the municipality shall be deemed to have met the notice requirements of this Act and all actions of the municipality taken in connection with such notices as were given are hereby validated and hereby declared to be legally sufficient for all purposes of this Act.
    (e) If a municipality desires to propose a redevelopment plan for a redevelopment project area that would result in the displacement of residents from 10 or more inhabited residential units or for a redevelopment project area that contains 75 or more inhabited residential units, the municipality shall hold a public meeting before the mailing of the notices of public hearing as provided in subsection (c) of this Section. However, such a meeting shall be required for any redevelopment plan for a redevelopment project area located within a transit facility improvement area established pursuant to Section 11-74.4-3.3 if the applicable project is subject to the process for evaluation of environmental effects under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. The meeting shall be for the purpose of enabling the municipality to advise the public, taxing districts having real property in the redevelopment project area, taxpayers who own property in the proposed redevelopment project area, and residents in the area as to the municipality's possible intent to prepare a redevelopment plan and designate a redevelopment project area and to receive public comment. The time and place for the meeting shall be set by the head of the municipality's Department of Planning or other department official designated by the mayor or city or village manager without the necessity of a resolution or ordinance of the municipality and may be held by a member of the staff of the Department of Planning of the municipality or by any other person, body, or commission designated by the corporate authorities. The meeting shall be held at least 14 business days before the mailing of the notice of public hearing provided for in subsection (c) of this Section.
    Notice of the public meeting shall be given by mail. Notice by mail shall be not less than 15 days before the date of the meeting and shall be sent by certified mail to all taxing districts having real property in the proposed redevelopment project area and to all entities requesting that information that have registered with a person and department designated by the municipality in accordance with registration guidelines established by the municipality pursuant to Section 11-74.4-4.2. The municipality shall make a good faith effort to notify all residents and the last known persons who paid property taxes on real estate in a redevelopment project area. This requirement shall be deemed to be satisfied if the municipality mails, by regular mail, a notice to each residential address and the person or persons in whose name property taxes were paid on real property for the last preceding year located within the redevelopment project area. Notice shall be in languages other than English when appropriate. The notices issued under this subsection shall include the following:
        (1) The time and place of the meeting.
        (2) The boundaries of the area to be studied for
    
possible designation as a redevelopment project area by street and location.
        (3) The purpose or purposes of establishing a
    
redevelopment project area.
        (4) A brief description of tax increment financing.
        (5) The name, telephone number, and address of the
    
person who can be contacted for additional information about the proposed redevelopment project area and who should receive all comments and suggestions regarding the development of the area to be studied.
        (6) Notification that all interested persons will be
    
given an opportunity to be heard at the public meeting.
        (7) Such other matters as the municipality deems
    
appropriate.
    At the public meeting, any interested person or representative of an affected taxing district may be heard orally and may file, with the person conducting the meeting, statements that pertain to the subject matter of the meeting.
(Source: P.A. 99-792, eff. 8-12-16; 100-201, eff. 8-18-17.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.4-7)
    Sec. 11-74.4-7. Obligations secured by the special tax allocation fund set forth in Section 11-74.4-8 for the redevelopment project area may be issued to provide for redevelopment project costs. Such obligations, when so issued, shall be retired in the manner provided in the ordinance authorizing the issuance of such obligations by the receipts of taxes levied as specified in Section 11-74.4-9 against the taxable property included in the area, by revenues as specified by Section 11-74.4-8a and other revenue designated by the municipality. A municipality may in the ordinance pledge all or any part of the funds in and to be deposited in the special tax allocation fund created pursuant to Section 11-74.4-8 to the payment of the redevelopment project costs and obligations. Any pledge of funds in the special tax allocation fund shall provide for distribution to the taxing districts and to the Illinois Department of Revenue of moneys not required, pledged, earmarked, or otherwise designated for payment and securing of the obligations and anticipated redevelopment project costs and such excess funds shall be calculated annually and deemed to be "surplus" funds. In the event a municipality only applies or pledges a portion of the funds in the special tax allocation fund for the payment or securing of anticipated redevelopment project costs or of obligations, any such funds remaining in the special tax allocation fund after complying with the requirements of the application or pledge, shall also be calculated annually and deemed "surplus" funds. All surplus funds in the special tax allocation fund shall be distributed annually within 180 days after the close of the municipality's fiscal year by being paid by the municipal treasurer to the County Collector, to the Department of Revenue and to the municipality in direct proportion to the tax incremental revenue received as a result of an increase in the equalized assessed value of property in the redevelopment project area, tax incremental revenue received from the State and tax incremental revenue received from the municipality, but not to exceed as to each such source the total incremental revenue received from that source. The County Collector shall thereafter make distribution to the respective taxing districts in the same manner and proportion as the most recent distribution by the county collector to the affected districts of real property taxes from real property in the redevelopment project area.
    Without limiting the foregoing in this Section, the municipality may in addition to obligations secured by the special tax allocation fund pledge for a period not greater than the term of the obligations towards payment of such obligations any part or any combination of the following: (a) net revenues of all or part of any redevelopment project; (b) taxes levied and collected on any or all property in the municipality; (c) the full faith and credit of the municipality; (d) a mortgage on part or all of the redevelopment project; (d-5) repayment of bonds issued pursuant to subsection (p-130) of Section 19-1 of the School Code; or (e) any other taxes or anticipated receipts that the municipality may lawfully pledge.
    Such obligations may be issued in one or more series bearing interest at such rate or rates as the corporate authorities of the municipality shall determine by ordinance. Such obligations shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times not exceeding 20 years from their respective dates, be in such denomination, carry such registration privileges, be executed in such manner, be payable in such medium of payment at such place or places, contain such covenants, terms and conditions, and be subject to redemption as such ordinance shall provide. Obligations issued pursuant to this Act may be sold at public or private sale at such price as shall be determined by the corporate authorities of the municipalities. No referendum approval of the electors shall be required as a condition to the issuance of obligations pursuant to this Division except as provided in this Section.
    In the event the municipality authorizes issuance of obligations pursuant to the authority of this Division secured by the full faith and credit of the municipality, which obligations are other than obligations which may be issued under home rule powers provided by Article VII, Section 6 of the Illinois Constitution, or pledges taxes pursuant to (b) or (c) of the second paragraph of this section, the ordinance authorizing the issuance of such obligations or pledging such taxes shall be published within 10 days after such ordinance has been passed in one or more newspapers, with general circulation within such municipality. The publication of the ordinance shall be accompanied by a notice of (1) the specific number of voters required to sign a petition requesting the question of the issuance of such obligations or pledging taxes to be submitted to the electors; (2) the time in which such petition must be filed; and (3) the date of the prospective referendum. The municipal clerk shall provide a petition form to any individual requesting one.
    If no petition is filed with the municipal clerk, as hereinafter provided in this Section, within 30 days after the publication of the ordinance, the ordinance shall be in effect. But, if within that 30 day period a petition is filed with the municipal clerk, signed by electors in the municipality numbering 10% or more of the number of registered voters in the municipality, asking that the question of issuing obligations using full faith and credit of the municipality as security for the cost of paying for redevelopment project costs, or of pledging taxes for the payment of such obligations, or both, be submitted to the electors of the municipality, the corporate authorities of the municipality shall call a special election in the manner provided by law to vote upon that question, or, if a general, State or municipal election is to be held within a period of not less than 30 or more than 90 days from the date such petition is filed, shall submit the question at the next general, State or municipal election. If it appears upon the canvass of the election by the corporate authorities that a majority of electors voting upon the question voted in favor thereof, the ordinance shall be in effect, but if a majority of the electors voting upon the question are not in favor thereof, the ordinance shall not take effect.
    The ordinance authorizing the obligations may provide that the obligations shall contain a recital that they are issued pursuant to this Division, which recital shall be conclusive evidence of their validity and of the regularity of their issuance.
    In the event the municipality authorizes issuance of obligations pursuant to this Section secured by the full faith and credit of the municipality, the ordinance authorizing the obligations may provide for the levy and collection of a direct annual tax upon all taxable property within the municipality sufficient to pay the principal thereof and interest thereon as it matures, which levy may be in addition to and exclusive of the maximum of all other taxes authorized to be levied by the municipality, which levy, however, shall be abated to the extent that monies from other sources are available for payment of the obligations and the municipality certifies the amount of said monies available to the county clerk.
    A certified copy of such ordinance shall be filed with the county clerk of each county in which any portion of the municipality is situated, and shall constitute the authority for the extension and collection of the taxes to be deposited in the special tax allocation fund.
    A municipality may also issue its obligations to refund in whole or in part, obligations theretofore issued by such municipality under the authority of this Act, whether at or prior to maturity, provided however, that the last maturity of the refunding obligations may not be later than the dates set forth under Section 11-74.4-3.5.
    In the event a municipality issues obligations under home rule powers or other legislative authority the proceeds of which are pledged to pay for redevelopment project costs, the municipality may, if it has followed the procedures in conformance with this division, retire said obligations from funds in the special tax allocation fund in amounts and in such manner as if such obligations had been issued pursuant to the provisions of this division.
    All obligations heretofore or hereafter issued pursuant to this Act shall not be regarded as indebtedness of the municipality issuing such obligations or any other taxing district for the purpose of any limitation imposed by law.
(Source: P.A. 100-531, eff. 9-22-17.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-7.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-7.1)
    Sec. 11-74.4-7.1. After the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1994 and prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly, a municipality with a population of less than 1,000,000, prior to construction of a new municipal public building that provides governmental services to be financed with tax increment revenues as authorized in paragraph (4) of subsection (q) of Section 11-74.4-3, shall agree with the affected taxing districts to pay them, to the extent tax increment finance revenues are available, over the life of the redevelopment project area, an amount equal to 25% of the cost of the building, such payments to be paid to the taxing districts in the same proportion as the most recent distribution by the county collector to the affected taxing districts of real property taxes from taxable real property in the redevelopment project area.
    This Section does not apply to a municipality that, before March 14, 1994 (the effective date of Public Act 88-537), acquired or leased the land (i) upon which a new municipal public building is to be constructed and (ii) for which an existing redevelopment plan or a redevelopment agreement includes provisions for the construction of a new municipal public building.
(Source: P.A. 91-478, eff. 11-1-99.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.4-8)
    Sec. 11-74.4-8. Tax increment allocation financing. A municipality may not adopt tax increment financing in a redevelopment project area after July 30, 1997 (the effective date of Public Act 90-258) that will encompass an area that is currently included in an enterprise zone created under the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act unless that municipality, pursuant to Section 5.4 of the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act, amends the enterprise zone designating ordinance to limit the eligibility for tax abatements as provided in Section 5.4.1 of the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act. A municipality, at the time a redevelopment project area is designated, may adopt tax increment allocation financing by passing an ordinance providing that the ad valorem taxes, if any, arising from the levies upon taxable real property in such redevelopment project area by taxing districts and tax rates determined in the manner provided in paragraph (c) of Section 11-74.4-9 each year after the effective date of the ordinance until redevelopment project costs and all municipal obligations financing redevelopment project costs incurred under this Division have been paid shall be divided as follows, provided, however, that with respect to any redevelopment project area located within a transit facility improvement area established pursuant to Section 11-74.4-3.3 in a municipality with a population of 1,000,000 or more, ad valorem taxes, if any, arising from the levies upon taxable real property in such redevelopment project area shall be allocated as specifically provided in this Section:
        (a) That portion of taxes levied upon each taxable
    
lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property which is attributable to the lower of the current equalized assessed value or the initial equalized assessed value of each such taxable lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property in the redevelopment project area shall be allocated to and when collected shall be paid by the county collector to the respective affected taxing districts in the manner required by law in the absence of the adoption of tax increment allocation financing.
        (b) Except from a tax levied by a township to retire
    
bonds issued to satisfy court-ordered damages, that portion, if any, of such taxes which is attributable to the increase in the current equalized assessed valuation of each taxable lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property in the redevelopment project area over and above the initial equalized assessed value of each property in the project area shall be allocated to and when collected shall be paid to the municipal treasurer who shall deposit said taxes into a special fund called the special tax allocation fund of the municipality for the purpose of paying redevelopment project costs and obligations incurred in the payment thereof. In any county with a population of 3,000,000 or more that has adopted a procedure for collecting taxes that provides for one or more of the installments of the taxes to be billed and collected on an estimated basis, the municipal treasurer shall be paid for deposit in the special tax allocation fund of the municipality, from the taxes collected from estimated bills issued for property in the redevelopment project area, the difference between the amount actually collected from each taxable lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property within the redevelopment project area and an amount determined by multiplying the rate at which taxes were last extended against the taxable lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property in the manner provided in subsection (c) of Section 11-74.4-9 by the initial equalized assessed value of the property divided by the number of installments in which real estate taxes are billed and collected within the county; provided that the payments on or before December 31, 1999 to a municipal treasurer shall be made only if each of the following conditions are met:
            (1) The total equalized assessed value of the
        
redevelopment project area as last determined was not less than 175% of the total initial equalized assessed value.
            (2) Not more than 50% of the total equalized
        
assessed value of the redevelopment project area as last determined is attributable to a piece of property assigned a single real estate index number.
            (3) The municipal clerk has certified to the
        
county clerk that the municipality has issued its obligations to which there has been pledged the incremental property taxes of the redevelopment project area or taxes levied and collected on any or all property in the municipality or the full faith and credit of the municipality to pay or secure payment for all or a portion of the redevelopment project costs. The certification shall be filed annually no later than September 1 for the estimated taxes to be distributed in the following year; however, for the year 1992 the certification shall be made at any time on or before March 31, 1992.
            (4) The municipality has not requested that the
        
total initial equalized assessed value of real property be adjusted as provided in subsection (b) of Section 11-74.4-9.
        The conditions of paragraphs (1) through (4) do not
    
apply after December 31, 1999 to payments to a municipal treasurer made by a county with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants that has adopted an estimated billing procedure for collecting taxes. If a county that has adopted the estimated billing procedure makes an erroneous overpayment of tax revenue to the municipal treasurer, then the county may seek a refund of that overpayment. The county shall send the municipal treasurer a notice of liability for the overpayment on or before the mailing date of the next real estate tax bill within the county. The refund shall be limited to the amount of the overpayment.
        It is the intent of this Division that after July 29,
    
1988 (the effective date of Public Act 85-1142) a municipality's own ad valorem tax arising from levies on taxable real property be included in the determination of incremental revenue in the manner provided in paragraph (c) of Section 11-74.4-9. If the municipality does not extend such a tax, it shall annually deposit in the municipality's Special Tax Increment Fund an amount equal to 10% of the total contributions to the fund from all other taxing districts in that year. The annual 10% deposit required by this paragraph shall be limited to the actual amount of municipally produced incremental tax revenues available to the municipality from taxpayers located in the redevelopment project area in that year if: (a) the plan for the area restricts the use of the property primarily to industrial purposes, (b) the municipality establishing the redevelopment project area is a home rule community with a 1990 population of between 25,000 and 50,000, (c) the municipality is wholly located within a county with a 1990 population of over 750,000 and (d) the redevelopment project area was established by the municipality prior to June 1, 1990. This payment shall be in lieu of a contribution of ad valorem taxes on real property. If no such payment is made, any redevelopment project area of the municipality shall be dissolved.
        If a municipality has adopted tax increment
    
allocation financing by ordinance and the County Clerk thereafter certifies the "total initial equalized assessed value as adjusted" of the taxable real property within such redevelopment project area in the manner provided in paragraph (b) of Section 11-74.4-9, each year after the date of the certification of the total initial equalized assessed value as adjusted until redevelopment project costs and all municipal obligations financing redevelopment project costs have been paid the ad valorem taxes, if any, arising from the levies upon the taxable real property in such redevelopment project area by taxing districts and tax rates determined in the manner provided in paragraph (c) of Section 11-74.4-9 shall be divided as follows, provided, however, that with respect to any redevelopment project area located within a transit facility improvement area established pursuant to Section 11-74.4-3.3 in a municipality with a population of 1,000,000 or more, ad valorem taxes, if any, arising from the levies upon the taxable real property in such redevelopment project area shall be allocated as specifically provided in this Section:
            (1) That portion of the taxes levied upon each
        
taxable lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property which is attributable to the lower of the current equalized assessed value or "current equalized assessed value as adjusted" or the initial equalized assessed value of each such taxable lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property existing at the time tax increment financing was adopted, minus the total current homestead exemptions under Article 15 of the Property Tax Code in the redevelopment project area shall be allocated to and when collected shall be paid by the county collector to the respective affected taxing districts in the manner required by law in the absence of the adoption of tax increment allocation financing.
            (2) That portion, if any, of such taxes which is
        
attributable to the increase in the current equalized assessed valuation of each taxable lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property in the redevelopment project area, over and above the initial equalized assessed value of each property existing at the time tax increment financing was adopted, minus the total current homestead exemptions pertaining to each piece of property provided by Article 15 of the Property Tax Code in the redevelopment project area, shall be allocated to and when collected shall be paid to the municipal Treasurer, who shall deposit said taxes into a special fund called the special tax allocation fund of the municipality for the purpose of paying redevelopment project costs and obligations incurred in the payment thereof.
        The municipality may pledge in the ordinance the
    
funds in and to be deposited in the special tax allocation fund for the payment of such costs and obligations. No part of the current equalized assessed valuation of each property in the redevelopment project area attributable to any increase above the total initial equalized assessed value, or the total initial equalized assessed value as adjusted, of such properties shall be used in calculating the general State aid formula, provided for in Section 18-8 of the School Code, or the evidence-based funding formula, provided for in Section 18-8.15 of the School Code, until such time as all redevelopment project costs have been paid as provided for in this Section.
        Whenever a municipality issues bonds for the purpose
    
of financing redevelopment project costs, such municipality may provide by ordinance for the appointment of a trustee, which may be any trust company within the State, and for the establishment of such funds or accounts to be maintained by such trustee as the municipality shall deem necessary to provide for the security and payment of the bonds. If such municipality provides for the appointment of a trustee, such trustee shall be considered the assignee of any payments assigned by the municipality pursuant to such ordinance and this Section. Any amounts paid to such trustee as assignee shall be deposited in the funds or accounts established pursuant to such trust agreement, and shall be held by such trustee in trust for the benefit of the holders of the bonds, and such holders shall have a lien on and a security interest in such funds or accounts so long as the bonds remain outstanding and unpaid. Upon retirement of the bonds, the trustee shall pay over any excess amounts held to the municipality for deposit in the special tax allocation fund.
        When such redevelopment projects costs, including,
    
without limitation, all municipal obligations financing redevelopment project costs incurred under this Division, have been paid, all surplus funds then remaining in the special tax allocation fund shall be distributed by being paid by the municipal treasurer to the Department of Revenue, the municipality and the county collector; first to the Department of Revenue and the municipality in direct proportion to the tax incremental revenue received from the State and the municipality, but not to exceed the total incremental revenue received from the State or the municipality less any annual surplus distribution of incremental revenue previously made; with any remaining funds to be paid to the County Collector who shall immediately thereafter pay said funds to the taxing districts in the redevelopment project area in the same manner and proportion as the most recent distribution by the county collector to the affected districts of real property taxes from real property in the redevelopment project area.
        Upon the payment of all redevelopment project costs,
    
the retirement of obligations, the distribution of any excess monies pursuant to this Section, and final closing of the books and records of the redevelopment project area, the municipality shall adopt an ordinance dissolving the special tax allocation fund for the redevelopment project area and terminating the designation of the redevelopment project area as a redevelopment project area. Title to real or personal property and public improvements acquired by or for the municipality as a result of the redevelopment project and plan shall vest in the municipality when acquired and shall continue to be held by the municipality after the redevelopment project area has been terminated. Municipalities shall notify affected taxing districts prior to November 1 if the redevelopment project area is to be terminated by December 31 of that same year. If a municipality extends estimated dates of completion of a redevelopment project and retirement of obligations to finance a redevelopment project, as allowed by Public Act 87-1272, that extension shall not extend the property tax increment allocation financing authorized by this Section. Thereafter the rates of the taxing districts shall be extended and taxes levied, collected and distributed in the manner applicable in the absence of the adoption of tax increment allocation financing.
        If a municipality with a population of 1,000,000 or
    
more has adopted by ordinance tax increment allocation financing for a redevelopment project area located in a transit facility improvement area established pursuant to Section 11-74.4-3.3, for each year after the effective date of the ordinance until redevelopment project costs and all municipal obligations financing redevelopment project costs have been paid, the ad valorem taxes, if any, arising from the levies upon the taxable real property in that redevelopment project area by taxing districts and tax rates determined in the manner provided in paragraph (c) of Section 11-74.4-9 shall be divided as follows:
            (1) That portion of the taxes levied upon each
        
taxable lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property which is attributable to the lower of (i) the current equalized assessed value or "current equalized assessed value as adjusted" or (ii) the initial equalized assessed value of each such taxable lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property existing at the time tax increment financing was adopted, minus the total current homestead exemptions under Article 15 of the Property Tax Code in the redevelopment project area shall be allocated to and when collected shall be paid by the county collector to the respective affected taxing districts in the manner required by law in the absence of the adoption of tax increment allocation financing.
            (2) That portion, if any, of such taxes which is
        
attributable to the increase in the current equalized assessed valuation of each taxable lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property in the redevelopment project area, over and above the initial equalized assessed value of each property existing at the time tax increment financing was adopted, minus the total current homestead exemptions pertaining to each piece of property provided by Article 15 of the Property Tax Code in the redevelopment project area, shall be allocated to and when collected shall be paid by the county collector as follows:
                (A) First, that portion which would be
            
payable to a school district whose boundaries are coterminous with such municipality in the absence of the adoption of tax increment allocation financing, shall be paid to such school district in the manner required by law in the absence of the adoption of tax increment allocation financing; then
                (B) 80% of the remaining portion shall be
            
paid to the municipal Treasurer, who shall deposit said taxes into a special fund called the special tax allocation fund of the municipality for the purpose of paying redevelopment project costs and obligations incurred in the payment thereof; and then
                (C) 20% of the remaining portion shall be
            
paid to the respective affected taxing districts, other than the school district described in clause (a) above, in the manner required by law in the absence of the adoption of tax increment allocation financing.
    Nothing in this Section shall be construed as relieving property in such redevelopment project areas from being assessed as provided in the Property Tax Code or as relieving owners of such property from paying a uniform rate of taxes, as required by Section 4 of Article IX of the Illinois Constitution.
(Source: P.A. 102-558, eff. 8-20-21.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-8a

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-8a) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.4-8a)
    Sec. 11-74.4-8a. (1) Until June 1, 1988, a municipality which has adopted tax increment allocation financing prior to January 1, 1987, may by ordinance (1) authorize the Department of Revenue, subject to appropriation, to annually certify and cause to be paid from the Illinois Tax Increment Fund to such municipality for deposit in the municipality's special tax allocation fund an amount equal to the Net State Sales Tax Increment and (2) authorize the Department of Revenue to annually notify the municipality of the amount of the Municipal Sales Tax Increment which shall be deposited by the municipality in the municipality's special tax allocation fund. Provided that for purposes of this Section no amendments adding additional area to the redevelopment project area which has been certified as the State Sales Tax Boundary shall be taken into account if such amendments are adopted by the municipality after January 1, 1987. If an amendment is adopted which decreases the area of a State Sales Tax Boundary, the municipality shall update the list required by subsection (3)(a) of this Section. The Retailers' Occupation Tax liability, Use Tax liability, Service Occupation Tax liability and Service Use Tax liability for retailers and servicemen located within the disconnected area shall be excluded from the base from which tax increments are calculated and the revenue from any such retailer or serviceman shall not be included in calculating incremental revenue payable to the municipality. A municipality adopting an ordinance under this subsection (1) of this Section for a redevelopment project area which is certified as a State Sales Tax Boundary shall not be entitled to payments of State taxes authorized under subsection (2) of this Section for the same redevelopment project area. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent a municipality from receiving payment of State taxes authorized under subsection (2) of this Section for a separate redevelopment project area that does not overlap in any way with the State Sales Tax Boundary receiving payments of State taxes pursuant to subsection (1) of this Section.
    A certified copy of such ordinance shall be submitted by the municipality to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Department of Revenue not later than 30 days after the effective date of the ordinance. Upon submission of the ordinances, and the information required pursuant to subsection 3 of this Section, the Department of Revenue shall promptly determine the amount of such taxes paid under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, Use Tax Act, Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, the Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax Act and the Municipal Service Occupation Tax Act by retailers and servicemen on transactions at places located in the redevelopment project area during the base year, and shall certify all the foregoing "initial sales tax amounts" to the municipality within 60 days of submission of the list required of subsection (3)(a) of this Section.
    If a retailer or serviceman with a place of business located within a redevelopment project area also has one or more other places of business within the municipality but outside the redevelopment project area, the retailer or serviceman shall, upon request of the Department of Revenue, certify to the Department of Revenue the amount of taxes paid pursuant to the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, the Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act and the Municipal Service Occupation Tax Act at each place of business which is located within the redevelopment project area in the manner and for the periods of time requested by the Department of Revenue.
    When the municipality determines that a portion of an increase in the aggregate amount of taxes paid by retailers and servicemen under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, Use Tax Act, Service Use Tax Act, or the Service Occupation Tax Act is the result of a retailer or serviceman initiating retail or service operations in the redevelopment project area by such retailer or serviceman with a resulting termination of retail or service operations by such retailer or serviceman at another location in Illinois in the standard metropolitan statistical area of such municipality, the Department of Revenue shall be notified that the retailers occupation tax liability, use tax liability, service occupation tax liability, or service use tax liability from such retailer's or serviceman's terminated operation shall be included in the base Initial Sales Tax Amounts from which the State Sales Tax Increment is calculated for purposes of State payments to the affected municipality; provided, however, for purposes of this paragraph "termination" shall mean a closing of a retail or service operation which is directly related to the opening of the same retail or service operation in a redevelopment project area which is included within a State Sales Tax Boundary, but it shall not include retail or service operations closed for reasons beyond the control of the retailer or serviceman, as determined by the Department.
    If the municipality makes the determination referred to in the prior paragraph and notifies the Department and if the relocation is from a location within the municipality, the Department, at the request of the municipality, shall adjust the certified aggregate amount of taxes that constitute the Municipal Sales Tax Increment paid by retailers and servicemen on transactions at places of business located within the State Sales Tax Boundary during the base year using the same procedures as are employed to make the adjustment referred to in the prior paragraph. The adjusted Municipal Sales Tax Increment calculated by the Department shall be sufficient to satisfy the requirements of subsection (1) of this Section.
    When a municipality which has adopted tax increment allocation financing in 1986 determines that a portion of the aggregate amount of taxes paid by retailers and servicemen under the Retailers Occupation Tax Act, Use Tax Act, Service Use Tax Act, or Service Occupation Tax Act, the Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax Act and the Municipal Service Occupation Tax Act, includes revenue of a retailer or serviceman which terminated retailer or service operations in 1986, prior to the adoption of tax increment allocation financing, the Department of Revenue shall be notified by such municipality that the retailers' occupation tax liability, use tax liability, service occupation tax liability or service use tax liability, from such retailer's or serviceman's terminated operations shall be excluded from the Initial Sales Tax Amounts for such taxes. The revenue from any such retailer or serviceman which is excluded from the base year under this paragraph, shall not be included in calculating incremental revenues if such retailer or serviceman reestablishes such business in the redevelopment project area.
    For State fiscal year 1992, the Department of Revenue shall budget, and the Illinois General Assembly shall appropriate from the Illinois Tax Increment Fund in the State treasury, an amount not to exceed $18,000,000 to pay to each eligible municipality the Net State Sales Tax Increment to which such municipality is entitled.
    Beginning on January 1, 1993, each municipality's proportional share of the Illinois Tax Increment Fund shall be determined by adding the annual Net State Sales Tax Increment and the annual Net Utility Tax Increment to determine the Annual Total Increment. The ratio of the Annual Total Increment of each municipality to the Annual Total Increment for all municipalities, as most recently calculated by the Department, shall determine the proportional shares of the Illinois Tax Increment Fund to be distributed to each municipality.
    Beginning in October, 1993, and each January, April, July and October thereafter, the Department of Revenue shall certify to the Treasurer and the Comptroller the amounts payable quarter annually during the fiscal year to each municipality under this Section. The Comptroller shall promptly then draw warrants, ordering the State Treasurer to pay such amounts from the Illinois Tax Increment Fund in the State treasury.
    The Department of Revenue shall utilize the same periods established for determining State Sales Tax Increment to determine the Municipal Sales Tax Increment for the area within a State Sales Tax Boundary and certify such amounts to such municipal treasurer who shall transfer such amounts to the special tax allocation fund.
    The provisions of this subsection (1) do not apply to additional municipal retailers' occupation or service occupation taxes imposed by municipalities using their home rule powers or imposed pursuant to Sections 8-11-1.3, 8-11-1.4 and 8-11-1.5 of this Act. A municipality shall not receive from the State any share of the Illinois Tax Increment Fund unless such municipality deposits all its Municipal Sales Tax Increment and the local incremental real property tax revenues, as provided herein, into the appropriate special tax allocation fund. If, however, a municipality has extended the estimated dates of completion of the redevelopment project and retirement of obligations to finance redevelopment project costs by municipal ordinance to December 31, 2013 under subsection (n) of Section 11-74.4-3, then that municipality shall continue to receive from the State a share of the Illinois Tax Increment Fund so long as the municipality deposits, from any funds available, excluding funds in the special tax allocation fund, an amount equal to the municipal share of the real property tax increment revenues into the special tax allocation fund during the extension period. The amount to be deposited by the municipality in each of the tax years affected by the extension to December 31, 2013 shall be equal to the municipal share of the property tax increment deposited into the special tax allocation fund by the municipality for the most recent year that the property tax increment was distributed. A municipality located within an economic development project area created under the County Economic Development Project Area Property Tax Allocation Act which has abated any portion of its property taxes which otherwise would have been deposited in its special tax allocation fund shall not receive from the State the Net Sales Tax Increment.
    (2) A municipality which has adopted tax increment allocation financing with regard to an industrial park or industrial park conservation area, prior to January 1, 1988, may by ordinance authorize the Department of Revenue to annually certify and pay from the Illinois Tax Increment Fund to such municipality for deposit in the municipality's special tax allocation fund an amount equal to the Net State Utility Tax Increment. Provided that for purposes of this Section no amendments adding additional area to the redevelopment project area shall be taken into account if such amendments are adopted by the municipality after January 1, 1988. Municipalities adopting an ordinance under this subsection (2) of this Section for a redevelopment project area shall not be entitled to payment of State taxes authorized under subsection (1) of this Section for the same redevelopment project area which is within a State Sales Tax Boundary. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent a municipality from receiving payment of State taxes authorized under subsection (1) of this Section for a separate redevelopment project area within a State Sales Tax Boundary that does not overlap in any way with the redevelopment project area receiving payments of State taxes pursuant to subsection (2) of this Section.
    A certified copy of such ordinance shall be submitted to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Department of Revenue not later than 30 days after the effective date of the ordinance.
    When a municipality determines that a portion of an increase in the aggregate amount of taxes paid by industrial or commercial facilities under the Public Utilities Act, is the result of an industrial or commercial facility initiating operations in the redevelopment project area with a resulting termination of such operations by such industrial or commercial facility at another location in Illinois, the Department of Revenue shall be notified by such municipality that such industrial or commercial facility's liability under the Public Utility Tax Act shall be included in the base from which tax increments are calculated for purposes of State payments to the affected municipality.
    After receipt of the calculations by the public utility as required by subsection (4) of this Section, the Department of Revenue shall annually budget and the Illinois General Assembly shall annually appropriate from the General Revenue Fund through State Fiscal Year 1989, and thereafter from the Illinois Tax Increment Fund, an amount sufficient to pay to each eligible municipality the amount of incremental revenue attributable to State electric and gas taxes as reflected by the charges imposed on persons in the project area to which such municipality is entitled by comparing the preceding calendar year with the base year as determined by this Section. Beginning on January 1, 1993, each municipality's proportional share of the Illinois Tax Increment Fund shall be determined by adding the annual Net State Utility Tax Increment and the annual Net Utility Tax Increment to determine the Annual Total Increment. The ratio of the Annual Total Increment of each municipality to the Annual Total Increment for all municipalities, as most recently calculated by the Department, shall determine the proportional shares of the Illinois Tax Increment Fund to be distributed to each municipality.
    A municipality shall not receive any share of the Illinois Tax Increment Fund from the State unless such municipality imposes the maximum municipal charges authorized pursuant to Section 9-221 of the Public Utilities Act and deposits all municipal utility tax incremental revenues as certified by the public utilities, and all local real estate tax increments into such municipality's special tax allocation fund.
    (3) Within 30 days after the adoption of the ordinance required by either subsection (1) or subsection (2) of this Section, the municipality shall transmit to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Department of Revenue the following:
        (a) if applicable, a certified copy of the ordinance
    
required by subsection (1) accompanied by a complete list of street names and the range of street numbers of each street located within the redevelopment project area for which payments are to be made under this Section in both the base year and in the year preceding the payment year; and the addresses of persons registered with the Department of Revenue; and, the name under which each such retailer or serviceman conducts business at that address, if different from the corporate name; and the Illinois Business Tax Number of each such person (The municipality shall update this list in the event of a revision of the redevelopment project area, or the opening or closing or name change of any street or part thereof in the redevelopment project area, or if the Department of Revenue informs the municipality of an addition or deletion pursuant to the monthly updates given by the Department.);
        (b) if applicable, a certified copy of the ordinance
    
required by subsection (2) accompanied by a complete list of street names and range of street numbers of each street located within the redevelopment project area, the utility customers in the project area, and the utilities serving the redevelopment project areas;
        (c) certified copies of the ordinances approving the
    
redevelopment plan and designating the redevelopment project area;
        (d) a copy of the redevelopment plan as approved by
    
the municipality;
        (e) an opinion of legal counsel that the municipality
    
had complied with the requirements of this Act; and
        (f) a certification by the chief executive officer of
    
the municipality that with regard to a redevelopment project area: (1) the municipality has committed all of the municipal tax increment created pursuant to this Act for deposit in the special tax allocation fund, (2) the redevelopment projects described in the redevelopment plan would not be completed without the use of State incremental revenues pursuant to this Act, (3) the municipality will pursue the implementation of the redevelopment plan in an expeditious manner, (4) the incremental revenues created pursuant to this Section will be exclusively utilized for the development of the redevelopment project area, and (5) the increased revenue created pursuant to this Section shall be used exclusively to pay redevelopment project costs as defined in this Act.
    (4) The Department of Revenue upon receipt of the information set forth in paragraph (b) of subsection (3) shall immediately forward such information to each public utility furnishing natural gas or electricity to buildings within the redevelopment project area. Upon receipt of such information, each public utility shall promptly:
        (a) provide to the Department of Revenue and the
    
municipality separate lists of the names and addresses of persons within the redevelopment project area receiving natural gas or electricity from such public utility. Such list shall be updated as necessary by the public utility. Each month thereafter the public utility shall furnish the Department of Revenue and the municipality with an itemized listing of charges imposed pursuant to Sections 9-221 and 9-222 of the Public Utilities Act on persons within the redevelopment project area.
        (b) determine the amount of charges imposed pursuant
    
to Sections 9-221 and 9-222 of the Public Utilities Act on persons in the redevelopment project area during the base year, both as a result of municipal taxes on electricity and gas and as a result of State taxes on electricity and gas and certify such amounts both to the municipality and the Department of Revenue; and
        (c) determine the amount of charges imposed pursuant
    
to Sections 9-221 and 9-222 of the Public Utilities Act on persons in the redevelopment project area on a monthly basis during the base year, both as a result of State and municipal taxes on electricity and gas and certify such separate amounts both to the municipality and the Department of Revenue.
    After the determinations are made in paragraphs (b) and (c), the public utility shall monthly during the existence of the redevelopment project area notify the Department of Revenue and the municipality of any increase in charges over the base year determinations made pursuant to paragraphs (b) and (c).
    (5) The payments authorized under this Section shall be deposited by the municipal treasurer in the special tax allocation fund of the municipality, which for accounting purposes shall identify the sources of each payment as: municipal receipts from the State retailers occupation, service occupation, use and service use taxes; and municipal public utility taxes charged to customers under the Public Utilities Act and State public utility taxes charged to customers under the Public Utilities Act.
    (6) Before the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly, any municipality receiving payments authorized under this Section for any redevelopment project area or area within a State Sales Tax Boundary within the municipality shall submit to the Department of Revenue and to the taxing districts which are sent the notice required by Section 6 of this Act annually within 180 days after the close of each municipal fiscal year the following information for the immediately preceding fiscal year:
        (a) Any amendments to the redevelopment plan, the
    
redevelopment project area, or the State Sales Tax Boundary.
        (b) Audited financial statements of the special tax
    
allocation fund.
        (c) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of
    
the municipality that the municipality has complied with all of the requirements of this Act during the preceding fiscal year.
        (d) An opinion of legal counsel that the municipality
    
is in compliance with this Act.
        (e) An analysis of the special tax allocation fund
    
which sets forth:
            (1) the balance in the special tax allocation
        
fund at the beginning of the fiscal year;
            (2) all amounts deposited in the special tax
        
allocation fund by source;
            (3) all expenditures from the special tax
        
allocation fund by category of permissible redevelopment project cost; and
            (4) the balance in the special tax allocation
        
fund at the end of the fiscal year including a breakdown of that balance by source. Such ending balance shall be designated as surplus if it is not required for anticipated redevelopment project costs or to pay debt service on bonds issued to finance redevelopment project costs, as set forth in Section 11-74.4-7 hereof.
        (f) A description of all property purchased by the
    
municipality within the redevelopment project area including:
            1. Street address
            2. Approximate size or description of property
            3. Purchase price
            4. Seller of property.
        (g) A statement setting forth all activities
    
undertaken in furtherance of the objectives of the redevelopment plan, including:
            1. Any project implemented in the preceding
        
fiscal year
            2. A description of the redevelopment activities
        
undertaken
            3. A description of any agreements entered into
        
by the municipality with regard to the disposition or redevelopment of any property within the redevelopment project area or the area within the State Sales Tax Boundary.
        (h) With regard to any obligations issued by the
    
municipality:
            1. copies of bond ordinances or resolutions
            2. copies of any official statements
            3. an analysis prepared by financial advisor or
        
underwriter setting forth: (a) nature and term of obligation; and (b) projected debt service including required reserves and debt coverage.
        (i) A certified audit report reviewing compliance
    
with this statute performed by an independent public accountant certified and licensed by the authority of the State of Illinois. The financial portion of the audit must be conducted in accordance with Standards for Audits of Governmental Organizations, Programs, Activities, and Functions adopted by the Comptroller General of the United States (1981), as amended. The audit report shall contain a letter from the independent certified public accountant indicating compliance or noncompliance with the requirements of subsection (q) of Section 11-74.4-3. If the audit indicates that expenditures are not in compliance with the law, the Department of Revenue shall withhold State sales and utility tax increment payments to the municipality until compliance has been reached, and an amount equal to the ineligible expenditures has been returned to the Special Tax Allocation Fund.
    (6.1) After July 29, 1988 and before the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly, any funds which have not been designated for use in a specific development project in the annual report shall be designated as surplus. No funds may be held in the Special Tax Allocation Fund for more than 36 months from the date of receipt unless the money is required for payment of contractual obligations for specific development project costs. If held for more than 36 months in violation of the preceding sentence, such funds shall be designated as surplus. Any funds designated as surplus must first be used for early redemption of any bond obligations. Any funds designated as surplus which are not disposed of as otherwise provided in this paragraph, shall be distributed as surplus as provided in Section 11-74.4-7.
    (7) Any appropriation made pursuant to this Section for the 1987 State fiscal year shall not exceed the amount of $7 million and for the 1988 State fiscal year the amount of $10 million. The amount which shall be distributed to each municipality shall be the incremental revenue to which each municipality is entitled as calculated by the Department of Revenue, unless the requests of the municipality exceed the appropriation, then the amount to which each municipality shall be entitled shall be prorated among the municipalities in the same proportion as the increment to which the municipality would be entitled bears to the total increment which all municipalities would receive in the absence of this limitation, provided that no municipality may receive an amount in excess of 15% of the appropriation. For the 1987 Net State Sales Tax Increment payable in Fiscal Year 1989, no municipality shall receive more than 7.5% of the total appropriation; provided, however, that any of the appropriation remaining after such distribution shall be prorated among municipalities on the basis of their pro rata share of the total increment. Beginning on January 1, 1993, each municipality's proportional share of the Illinois Tax Increment Fund shall be determined by adding the annual Net State Sales Tax Increment and the annual Net Utility Tax Increment to determine the Annual Total Increment. The ratio of the Annual Total Increment of each municipality to the Annual Total Increment for all municipalities, as most recently calculated by the Department, shall determine the proportional shares of the Illinois Tax Increment Fund to be distributed to each municipality.
    (7.1) No distribution of Net State Sales Tax Increment to a municipality for an area within a State Sales Tax Boundary shall exceed in any State Fiscal Year an amount equal to 3 times the sum of the Municipal Sales Tax Increment, the real property tax increment and deposits of funds from other sources, excluding state and federal funds, as certified by the city treasurer to the Department of Revenue for an area within a State Sales Tax Boundary. After July 29, 1988, for those municipalities which issue bonds between June 1, 1988 and 3 years from July 29, 1988 to finance redevelopment projects within the area in a State Sales Tax Boundary, the distribution of Net State Sales Tax Increment during the 16th through 20th years from the date of issuance of the bonds shall not exceed in any State Fiscal Year an amount equal to 2 times the sum of the Municipal Sales Tax Increment, the real property tax increment and deposits of funds from other sources, excluding State and federal funds.
    (8) Any person who knowingly files or causes to be filed false information for the purpose of increasing the amount of any State tax incremental revenue commits a Class A misdemeanor.
    (9) The following procedures shall be followed to determine whether municipalities have complied with the Act for the purpose of receiving distributions after July 1, 1989 pursuant to subsection (1) of this Section 11-74.4-8a.
        (a) The Department of Revenue shall conduct a
    
preliminary review of the redevelopment project areas and redevelopment plans pertaining to those municipalities receiving payments from the State pursuant to subsection (1) of Section 8a of this Act for the purpose of determining compliance with the following standards:
            (1) For any municipality with a population of
        
more than 12,000 as determined by the 1980 U.S. Census: (a) the redevelopment project area, or in the case of a municipality which has more than one redevelopment project area, each such area, must be contiguous and the total of all such areas shall not comprise more than 25% of the area within the municipal boundaries nor more than 20% of the equalized assessed value of the municipality; (b) the aggregate amount of 1985 taxes in the redevelopment project area, or in the case of a municipality which has more than one redevelopment project area, the total of all such areas, shall be not more than 25% of the total base year taxes paid by retailers and servicemen on transactions at places of business located within the municipality under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, and the Service Occupation Tax Act. Redevelopment project areas created prior to 1986 are not subject to the above standards if their boundaries were not amended in 1986.
            (2) For any municipality with a population of
        
12,000 or less as determined by the 1980 U.S. Census: (a) the redevelopment project area, or in the case of a municipality which has more than one redevelopment project area, each such area, must be contiguous and the total of all such areas shall not comprise more than 35% of the area within the municipal boundaries nor more than 30% of the equalized assessed value of the municipality; (b) the aggregate amount of 1985 taxes in the redevelopment project area, or in the case of a municipality which has more than one redevelopment project area, the total of all such areas, shall not be more than 35% of the total base year taxes paid by retailers and servicemen on transactions at places of business located within the municipality under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, and the Service Occupation Tax Act. Redevelopment project areas created prior to 1986 are not subject to the above standards if their boundaries were not amended in 1986.
            (3) Such preliminary review of the redevelopment
        
project areas applying the above standards shall be completed by November 1, 1988, and on or before November 1, 1988, the Department shall notify each municipality by certified mail, return receipt requested that either (1) the Department requires additional time in which to complete its preliminary review; or (2) the Department is issuing either (a) a Certificate of Eligibility or (b) a Notice of Review. If the Department notifies a municipality that it requires additional time to complete its preliminary investigation, it shall complete its preliminary investigation no later than February 1, 1989, and by February 1, 1989 shall issue to each municipality either (a) a Certificate of Eligibility or (b) a Notice of Review. A redevelopment project area for which a Certificate of Eligibility has been issued shall be deemed a "State Sales Tax Boundary."
            (4) The Department of Revenue shall also issue a
        
Notice of Review if the Department has received a request by November 1, 1988 to conduct such a review from taxpayers in the municipality, local taxing districts located in the municipality or the State of Illinois, or if the redevelopment project area has more than 5 retailers and has had growth in State sales tax revenue of more than 15% from calendar year 1985 to 1986.
        (b) For those municipalities receiving a Notice of
    
Review, the Department will conduct a secondary review consisting of: (i) application of the above standards contained in subsection (9)(a)(1)(a) and (b) or (9)(a)(2)(a) and (b), and (ii) the definitions of blighted and conservation area provided for in Section 11-74.4-3. Such secondary review shall be completed by July 1, 1989.
        Upon completion of the secondary review, the
    
Department will issue (a) a Certificate of Eligibility or (b) a Preliminary Notice of Deficiency. Any municipality receiving a Preliminary Notice of Deficiency may amend its redevelopment project area to meet the standards and definitions set forth in this paragraph (b). This amended redevelopment project area shall become the "State Sales Tax Boundary" for purposes of determining the State Sales Tax Increment.
        (c) If the municipality advises the Department of its
    
intent to comply with the requirements of paragraph (b) of this subsection outlined in the Preliminary Notice of Deficiency, within 120 days of receiving such notice from the Department, the municipality shall submit documentation to the Department of the actions it has taken to cure any deficiencies. Thereafter, within 30 days of the receipt of the documentation, the Department shall either issue a Certificate of Eligibility or a Final Notice of Deficiency. If the municipality fails to advise the Department of its intent to comply or fails to submit adequate documentation of such cure of deficiencies the Department shall issue a Final Notice of Deficiency that provides that the municipality is ineligible for payment of the Net State Sales Tax Increment.
        (d) If the Department issues a final determination of
    
ineligibility, the municipality shall have 30 days from the receipt of determination to protest and request a hearing. Such hearing shall be conducted in accordance with Sections 10-25, 10-35, 10-40, and 10-50 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. The decision following the hearing shall be subject to review under the Administrative Review Law.
        (e) Any Certificate of Eligibility issued pursuant to
    
this subsection 9 shall be binding only on the State for the purposes of establishing municipal eligibility to receive revenue pursuant to subsection (1) of this Section 11-74.4-8a.
        (f) It is the intent of this subsection that the
    
periods of time to cure deficiencies shall be in addition to all other periods of time permitted by this Section, regardless of the date by which plans were originally required to be adopted. To cure said deficiencies, however, the municipality shall be required to follow the procedures and requirements pertaining to amendments, as provided in Sections 11-74.4-5 and 11-74.4-6 of this Act.
    (10) If a municipality adopts a State Sales Tax Boundary in accordance with the provisions of subsection (9) of this Section, such boundaries shall subsequently be utilized to determine Revised Initial Sales Tax Amounts and the Net State Sales Tax Increment; provided, however, that such revised State Sales Tax Boundary shall not have any effect upon the boundary of the redevelopment project area established for the purposes of determining the ad valorem taxes on real property pursuant to Sections 11-74.4-7 and 11-74.4-8 of this Act nor upon the municipality's authority to implement the redevelopment plan for that redevelopment project area. For any redevelopment project area with a smaller State Sales Tax Boundary within its area, the municipality may annually elect to deposit the Municipal Sales Tax Increment for the redevelopment project area in the special tax allocation fund and shall certify the amount to the Department prior to receipt of the Net State Sales Tax Increment. Any municipality required by subsection (9) to establish a State Sales Tax Boundary for one or more of its redevelopment project areas shall submit all necessary information required by the Department concerning such boundary and the retailers therein, by October 1, 1989, after complying with the procedures for amendment set forth in Sections 11-74.4-5 and 11-74.4-6 of this Act. Net State Sales Tax Increment produced within the State Sales Tax Boundary shall be spent only within that area. However expenditures of all municipal property tax increment and municipal sales tax increment in a redevelopment project area are not required to be spent within the smaller State Sales Tax Boundary within such redevelopment project area.
    (11) The Department of Revenue shall have the authority to issue rules and regulations for purposes of this Section.
    (12) If, under Section 5.4.1 of the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act, a municipality determines that property that lies within a State Sales Tax Boundary has an improvement, rehabilitation, or renovation that is entitled to a property tax abatement, then that property along with any improvements, rehabilitation, or renovations shall be immediately removed from any State Sales Tax Boundary. The municipality that made the determination shall notify the Department of Revenue within 30 days after the determination. Once a property is removed from the State Sales Tax Boundary because of the existence of a property tax abatement resulting from an enterprise zone, then that property shall not be permitted to be amended into a State Sales Tax Boundary.
(Source: P.A. 100-201, eff. 8-18-17.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-8b

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-8b)
    Sec. 11-74.4-8b. Cancellation and repayment of tax and other benefits. Any tax abatement or benefit granted by a taxing district under an agreement entered into under this Act to a private individual or entity for the purpose of originating, locating, maintaining, rehabilitating, or expanding a business facility shall be cancelled if the individual or entity relocated its entire facility in violation of the agreement, and the amount of the abatements or tax benefits granted before the cancellation shall be repaid to the taxing district within 30 days, as provided in Section 18-183 of the Property Tax Code.
    In addition, any private individual or entity that receives other benefits under this Act for the purpose of originating, locating, maintaining, rehabilitating, or expanding a business facility and that abandons or relocates its facility in violation of the agreement shall pay to the municipality an amount equal to the value of the benefit prorated based on (i) the time from the date of the agreement to the date of abandonment or relocation; compared to (ii) the time from the date of the agreement to the date upon which the redevelopment plan must be completed, determined at the time of the agreement.
(Source: P.A. 96-324, eff. 1-1-10.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-8c

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-8c)
    Sec. 11-74.4-8c. Enterprise zone abatements. If a redevelopment project area is or has been established under Section 11-74.4-4 on or before the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1997 and the redevelopment project area contains property that is located within an enterprise zone established under the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act, then the property that is located in both the redevelopment project area and the enterprise zone shall not be eligible for the abatement of taxes under Section 18-170 of the Property Tax Code if the requirements of Section 5.4.1 of the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act are satisfied. If an abatement is limited under Section 5.4.1 of the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act, a municipality shall notify the county clerk and the board of review or board of appeals of the change in writing not later than July 1 of the assessment year to be first affected by the change.
(Source: P.A. 90-258, eff. 7-30-97.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-8d

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-8d)
    Sec. 11-74.4-8d. Website postings; municipalities of 1,000,000 or more.
    (a) In any municipality with a population of 1,000,000 or more, the following shall be posted on a website maintained by the municipality:
        (1) Any ordinance designating a redevelopment project
    
area or approving a redevelopment plan, redevelopment project, or redevelopment agreement pursuant to this Division 74.4, including all attachments, and any amendments thereto.
        (2) Written staff reports presented to a board
    
created in subsection (k) of Section 11-74.4-4.
        (3) The information required to be submitted pursuant
    
to subsection (d) of Section 11-74.4-5 and any other overviews prepared by the municipality relating to redevelopment or financing pursuant to this Division 74.4.
        (4) Any certificates of completion issued by the
    
municipality or annual employment certifications received by the municipality pursuant to a redevelopment agreement.
    (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), all ordinances described in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Section shall be made available on the website within 7 business days after the ordinance is passed and published by the municipality. Except as provided in subsection (c), all documents described in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of subsection (a) of this Section shall be made available on the website within 14 business days after the document has been completed in final form.
    (c) The requirements of this Section apply with respect to any redevelopment project area designated or amended on or after July 30, 2004. The ordinances and documents that passed or were completed prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly shall be made available on the website no later than 30 days after that effective date.
(Source: P.A. 96-773, eff. 8-28-09.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.4-9)
    Sec. 11-74.4-9. Equalized assessed value of property.
    (a) If a municipality by ordinance provides for tax increment allocation financing pursuant to Section 11-74.4-8, the county clerk immediately thereafter shall determine (1) the most recently ascertained equalized assessed value of each lot, block, tract or parcel of real property within such redevelopment project area from which shall be deducted the homestead exemptions under Article 15 of the Property Tax Code, which value shall be the "initial equalized assessed value" of each such piece of property, and (2) the total equalized assessed value of all taxable real property within such redevelopment project area by adding together the most recently ascertained equalized assessed value of each taxable lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property within such project area, from which shall be deducted the homestead exemptions provided by Sections 15-170, 15-175, and 15-176 of the Property Tax Code, and shall certify such amount as the "total initial equalized assessed value" of the taxable real property within such project area.
    (b) In reference to any municipality which has adopted tax increment financing after January 1, 1978, and in respect to which the county clerk has certified the "total initial equalized assessed value" of the property in the redevelopment area, the municipality may thereafter request the clerk in writing to adjust the initial equalized value of all taxable real property within the redevelopment project area by deducting therefrom the exemptions under Article 15 of the Property Tax Code applicable to each lot, block, tract or parcel of real property within such redevelopment project area. The county clerk shall immediately after the written request to adjust the total initial equalized value is received determine the total homestead exemptions in the redevelopment project area provided by Sections 15-170, 15-175, and 15-176 of the Property Tax Code by adding together the homestead exemptions provided by said Sections on each lot, block, tract or parcel of real property within such redevelopment project area and then shall deduct the total of said exemptions from the total initial equalized assessed value. The county clerk shall then promptly certify such amount as the "total initial equalized assessed value as adjusted" of the taxable real property within such redevelopment project area.
    (c) After the county clerk has certified the "total initial equalized assessed value" of the taxable real property in such area, then in respect to every taxing district containing a redevelopment project area, the county clerk or any other official required by law to ascertain the amount of the equalized assessed value of all taxable property within such district for the purpose of computing the rate per cent of tax to be extended upon taxable property within such district, shall in every year that tax increment allocation financing is in effect ascertain the amount of value of taxable property in a redevelopment project area by including in such amount the lower of the current equalized assessed value or the certified "total initial equalized assessed value" of all taxable real property in such area, except that after he has certified the "total initial equalized assessed value as adjusted" he shall in the year of said certification if tax rates have not been extended and in every year thereafter that tax increment allocation financing is in effect ascertain the amount of value of taxable property in a redevelopment project area by including in such amount the lower of the current equalized assessed value or the certified "total initial equalized assessed value as adjusted" of all taxable real property in such area. The rate per cent of tax determined shall be extended to the current equalized assessed value of all property in the redevelopment project area in the same manner as the rate per cent of tax is extended to all other taxable property in the taxing district. The method of extending taxes established under this Section shall terminate when the municipality adopts an ordinance dissolving the special tax allocation fund for the redevelopment project area. This Division shall not be construed as relieving property owners within a redevelopment project area from paying a uniform rate of taxes upon the current equalized assessed value of their taxable property as provided in the Property Tax Code.
(Source: P.A. 95-644, eff. 10-12-07.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.4-10)
    Sec. 11-74.4-10. Revenues received by the municipality from any property, building or facility owned, leased or operated by the municipality or any agency or authority established by the municipality, or from repayments of loans, may be used to pay redevelopment project costs, or reduce outstanding obligations of the municipality incurred under this Division for redevelopment project costs. The municipality may place such revenues in the special tax allocation fund which shall be held by the municipal treasurer or other person designated by the municipality. Revenue received by the municipality from the sale or other disposition of real property acquired by the municipality with the proceeds of obligations funded by tax increment allocation financing shall be deposited by the municipality in the special tax allocation fund.
(Source: P.A. 93-298, eff. 7-23-03.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.4-11)
    Sec. 11-74.4-11. If any Section, subdivision, paragraph, sentence or clause of this Division is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect any remaining portion, Section or part thereof which can be given effect without the invalid provision.
(Source: P.A. 79-1525.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-12)
    Sec. 11-74.4-12. Metro East Police District. A municipality may use moneys from the special tax allocation fund to hire police officers, if the corporate authorities of the municipality determine by ordinance or resolution that, as a result of the development associated with the tax increment financing, more police officers are needed to protect the public health and safety of the residents, and the municipality is: (i) within the territory of the Metro East Police District created under the Metro East Police District Act, or (ii) contiguous to 2 or more municipalities within the territory of the Metro East Police District and having a population of more than 5,000 inhabitants, according to the 2000 federal census. The moneys used to hire police officers may amount to no more than 10% of the funds available.
(Source: P.A. 97-971, eff. 1-1-13.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 74.5

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 74.5 heading)
DIVISION 74.5. MUNICIPAL HOUSING FINANCE LAW

65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.5-1)
    Sec. 11-74.5-1. This Division 74.5 may be referred to as the Municipal Housing Finance Law.
(Source: P.A. 91-357, eff. 7-29-99.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.5-2)
    Sec. 11-74.5-2. Whenever used in this Division:
    (a) "Appraised value" means the fair market value of a home determined in accordance with generally accepted procedures and standards applicable to the appraisal of real property.
    (b) "Bonds" means any revenue bonds authorized under this Division and payable as provided hereunder.
    (c) "Corporate authorities" means the corporate authorities as defined in this Illinois Municipal Code.
    (d) "Home" means real property and improvements thereon located within the municipality consisting of not more than 4 dwelling units, including but not limited to, condominium units owned by one mortgagor who occupies or intends to occupy one of such units.
    (e) "Home mortgage loan" means an interest bearing loan to a mortgagor evidenced by a promissory note and secured by a mortgage on a home, purchased or originated in accordance with this Division made for the purpose of acquiring a home having an appraised value or a purchase price, whichever is less, of not less than the minimum home value and less than the maximum home value.
    (f) "Lender" means any lending institution participating in a residential housing finance plan as the originator of home mortgage loans or as a servicing agent for home mortgage loans.
    (g) "Lending institution" means any bank, bank holding company, credit union, trust company, savings bank, national banking association, savings and loan association, building and loan association, mortgage banker or other financial institution which customarily provides service or otherwise aids in the financing of home mortgages, or any holding company for any of the foregoing.
    (h) "Maximum home value" means the amount determined by the corporate authorities.
    (i) "Minimum home value" means the amount determined by the corporate authorities.
    (j) "Mortgagor" means a person of low or moderate income and who has received or qualifies to receive a home mortgage loan on a home.
    (k) "Municipality" means a municipality as defined in this Illinois Municipal Code.
    (l) "Ordinance" means an ordinance adopted and approved by the corporate authorities of a municipality.
    (m) "Purchase price" means the actual consideration paid to the seller of a home.
    (n) "Person" means a natural person or persons or a trust, provided that such trust is for the benefit of a natural person or members of such person's immediate family.
    (o) "Participation commitment" means any undertaking or agreement by a lending institution to participate in the implementation of a residential housing finance plan.
    (p) "Persons of low or moderate income" means a person or family (consisting of one or more persons all of whom occupy or will occupy the home) whose aggregate gross income including the gross income of any co-signer or guarantor of the promissory note made in connection with the making of a home mortgage loan does not exceed a maximum amount to be established by the corporate authorities and determined in accordance with appropriate criteria, rules and regulations, approved by the corporate authorities in connection with the implementation of a residential housing finance plan.
    (q) "Residential housing finance plan" means a program implemented under this Division by a municipality to assist persons of low or moderate income in acquiring safe, decent and sanitary housing which they can afford.
    (r) "Trustee" means any State or national bank or trust company, having trust powers, located within or outside the State of Illinois, which may be appointed to act in any capacity with respect to a residential housing finance plan and the issuance of bonds to finance such plan whether designated as a trustee, custodian or administrator.
(Source: P.A. 90-706, eff. 8-7-98.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.5-3)
    Sec. 11-74.5-3. In addition to powers which a municipality may now have, municipalities have the following powers:
    (a) To acquire, and to contract and enter into advance commitments to acquire, directly or indirectly, home mortgages owned or originated by lending institutions at such prices and upon such other terms and conditions as shall be determined by such municipality or trustee as it may designate as its agent;
    (b) To make and execute contracts with lending institutions for the origination and servicing of home mortgage loans on behalf of a municipality and to pay the reasonable value of services rendered in accordance with such contracts;
    (c) To make loans to lenders to enable such lenders to make home mortgage loans in accordance with this Division;
    (d) To establish, by rules or regulations, by ordinances relating to any issuance of bonds or in any financing documents relating to such issuance, such standards and requirements applicable to the purchase of home mortgage loans or the origination of home mortgage loans or loans to lenders as such municipality deems necessary or desirable to effectuate the public purposes of this Act, including but not limited to: (i) the time within which lending institutions must make participation commitments and make disbursements for home mortgage loans; (ii) the terms and conditions of home mortgage loans to be acquired or originated; (iii) the standards and criteria to be applied by the municipality in defining persons of low or moderate income; (iv) the amounts and types of insurance coverage required on homes, home mortgage loans and bonds; (v) the representations and warranties to be required of persons and lending institutions as evidence of compliance with such standards and requirements; (vi) restrictions as to interest rate and other terms of home mortgage loans or the return realized therefrom by lending institutions; (vii) the type and amount of collateral security to be provided to assure repayment of any loans to lenders by such municipalities and to assure repayment of bonds; and (viii) any other matters related to the purchase or origination of home mortgage loans or the making of loans to lenders as shall be deemed relevant or necessary by the corporate authorities of such municipality.
    (e) To require from each lending institution from which home mortgage loans are to be purchased or which will originate home mortgage loans on behalf of the municipality or from lenders to which loans are made, the submission, at the time of making participation commitments, of evidence satisfactory to such municipality of the ability and intention of such lending institution to make home mortgage loans, and the submission, within the time specified by such municipality for making disbursements for home mortgage loans, of evidence satisfactory to such municipality of the making of home mortgage loans and of compliance with any standards and requirements established by such municipality.
    (f) To require that a lending institution or lender furnish, prior to or concurrently with the delivery of any participation commitment by a lending institution, a commitment fee in the form of a cash deposit, letter of credit, promissory note, surety bond or other instrument approved by the corporate authorities executed by or on behalf of such lending institution, in an amount to be determined by the corporate authorities.
    (g) To issue its bonds to defray, in whole or in part (i) the cost of acquiring or originating home mortgage loans or making loans to lenders in order to enable them to make home mortgage loans; (ii) if deemed necessary or advisable, the costs of paying interest on bonds during a reasonable period necessary to acquire or originate the home mortgage loans or to make the loans to lender, (iii) the costs of studies and surveys, insurance premiums, underwriting fees, legal, accounting and marketing services incurred in connection with the issuance and sale of such bonds, including amounts required to establish reasonably necessary bond and interest reserve accounts, and trustee, custodian and rating agency fees; (iv) the costs of reasonable reserves; and (v) such other costs as are reasonably related to the foregoing.
    (h) To authorize the sale or other disposition of any home mortgage loan, in whole or in part, upon such terms, at such prices and times, and from time to time, as may be necessary to assure that the revenues and receipts to be derived with respect to the home mortgage loans, together with any insurance proceeds, funds held in reserve accounts and earnings thereon, shall produce and provide revenues and receipts at least sufficient to provide for the prompt payment of the principal of, redemption premiums, if any, and interest at maturity of all bonds issued pursuant to this Division or to otherwise authorize the sale or other disposition of any home mortgage loan after the bonds have been paid or deemed to be paid.
    (i) To pledge any revenues and receipts to be received from any home mortgage loans to the punctual payment of bonds authorized under this Division, and the interest and redemption premiums, if any, thereon.
    (j) To mortgage, pledge or grant security interests in any home mortgage loans, notes or other property in favor of the holder or holders of bonds issued therefor.
    (k) to issue its bonds in such amount as may be necessary (and not limited by the amount of bonds refunded) for the purpose of refunding, in whole or in part at any time, bonds theretofore issued by such municipality under authority of this Division, the proceeds of which refunding bonds may be used, at the discretion of the corporate authorities, for paying bonds at maturity, calling bonds for payment and paying bonds prior to maturity, or for deposit into an escrow or trust fund in advance of maturity of bonds to be held for payment thereof at maturity or earlier.
    (l) To appoint or designate a trustee or trustees for the benefit of the bondholders and to delegate and assign thereto, insofar as it may lawfully do so, its rights, duties and responsibilities with respect to carrying out and enforcing the terms and provisions of its residential housing finance plan.
    (m) To provide for and authorize the use and disposition of any funds remaining in the possession of the municipality (or trustees) following payment and retirement of, or following the making of provision for the payment of, the bonds of a designated series issued pursuant to this Division.
    (n) To make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of any of the powers granted herein.
(Source: P.A. 90-706, eff. 8-7-98.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.5-4)
    Sec. 11-74.5-4. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 82-783. Repealed by P.A. 90-706, eff. 8-7-98.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.5-5)
    Sec. 11-74.5-5. The exercise of any or all powers granted by this Division shall be authorized and the bonds shall be authorized to be issued under this Division for the purposes set forth in this Act, by an ordinance adopted by the corporate authorities of a municipality which shall take effect immediately upon adoption. Any such ordinance shall set forth a finding and declaration (i) of the public purpose therefor and (ii) that such ordinance is adopted pursuant to this Division, which finding and declaration shall be conclusive evidence of the existence and sufficiency of the public purpose and of the power to carry out and give effect to such public purposes.
    The bonds shall bear interest at such rate or rates (subject only to the limitations set forth in paragraph (a) of Section 11-74.5-4 and without regard to any other law pertaining to interest rate limitations), may be payable at such time or times, may be in one or more series, may bear such date or dates, may mature at such time or times not exceeding 40 years from their respective dates, may be payable in such medium of payment at such place or places, may carry such registration privileges, may be subject to such terms of redemption at such premiums, may be executed in such manner, may contain such terms, covenants and conditions and may be in such form, either coupon or registered, as the corporate authorities shall provide. The bonds may be sold at public or private sale at such price, in such manner and upon such terms as the corporate authorities may determine. Pending the preparation of definitive bonds and in anticipation thereof, interim notes, in such form and with such provisions as may be authorized by the corporate authorities, may be issued to the purchaser or purchasers of bonds sold pursuant to this Division. The bonds and interim notes shall be deemed to be securities and negotiable instruments within the meaning and for all purposes of the Uniform Commercial Code.
(Source: P.A. 90-706, eff. 8-7-98.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.5-6)
    Sec. 11-74.5-6. Any ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds under this Division may contain covenants regarding (a) the use and disposition of the revenues and receipts from any home mortgage loans for which the bonds are to be issued, including the creation and maintenance of such reasonable and adequate reserves as the corporate authorities may determine; (b) the insurance to be carried on any home mortgage loan or bonds and the use and disposition of the proceeds of such insurance; (c) the appointment of one or more trustees for the benefit of the bondholders, paying agents or bond registrars; (d) the investment of any funds held by such trustees or lender; (e) the maximum interest rate payable on any home mortgage loan (subject to the provisions of paragraph (a) of Section 11-74.5-4); and (f) the terms and conditions upon which the holders of the bonds or any portion thereof, or any trustees therefor, are entitled to the appointment of a receiver by a court of competent jurisdiction, and such terms and conditions may provide that the receiver may take possession of the home mortgage loans or any part thereof and maintain, sell or otherwise dispose of such home mortgage loans, prescribe other payments and collect, receive and apply all income and revenues thereafter derived therefrom. An ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds under this Division may provide that payment of the principal of, redemption premium, if any, and interest on any bonds issued under this Division shall be secured by a mortgage, pledge, security interest, insurance agreement or indenture of trust of or with respect to such home mortgage loans and a lien upon the revenues and receipts derived therefrom or from any notes or other obligations of lending institutions, with respect to which the bonds are issued. Such mortgage, pledge, security interest, insurance agreement or indenture of trust may contain such covenants and agreements as may be necessary or appropriate to safeguard the interests of the holders of the bonds and shall be executed in the manner authorized by the ordinance authorizing the bonds. The provisions of this Division and any such ordinance and any such mortgage, pledge, security interest, insurance agreement or indenture of trust shall constitute a contract with the holder or holders of the bonds and continue in effect until the principal of, the interest on, and the redemption premiums, if any, on the bonds have been fully paid or provision made for the payment thereof, and the duties of the municipality and its corporate authorities and officers under this Division and any such ordinance and any such mortgage, pledge, security interest, insurance agreement or indenture of trust shall be enforceable as provided therein by any bondholder by mandamus, foreclosure of any such mortgage, pledge, security interest or indenture of trust or other appropriate suit, action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction; provided the ordinance or any mortgage, pledge, security interest, insurance agreement or indenture of trust under which the bonds are issued may provide that all such remedies and rights to enforcement may be vested in a trustee (with full power of appointment) for the benefit of all the bondholders, which trustee shall be subject to the control of such number of holders or owners of any outstanding bonds as provided therein.
(Source: P.A. 81-580.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.5-7)
    Sec. 11-74.5-7. The bonds shall bear the manual or facsimile signatures of such officers of a municipality as may be designated in the ordinance authorizing such bonds and such signatures shall constitute the valid and binding signatures of such officers, notwithstanding that before the delivery thereof and payment therefor any or all of the persons whose signatures appear thereon have ceased to be officers of such municipality. The validity of the bonds shall not be dependent on nor affected by the validity or regularity of any proceedings relating to the home mortgage loans acquired or made from proceeds of the bonds. A recital in the bonds that they are issued pursuant to this Division shall be conclusive evidence of their validity and of the regularity of their issuance.
(Source: P.A. 81-580.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.5-8)
    Sec. 11-74.5-8. Any pledge made to secure bonds shall be valid and binding from the time when the pledge is made. The revenues and receipts or property or interests in property pledged and thereafter received by a municipality or trustee shall immediately be subject to the lien of such pledge without any physical delivery thereof or further act, and the lien of any such pledge shall be valid and binding as against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract or otherwise against such municipality or trustee irrespective of whether the parties have notice thereof. Neither the ordinance, nor any other instrument by which a pledge is created, need be recorded.
(Source: P.A. 81-580.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.5-9)
    Sec. 11-74.5-9. All bonds issued under this Division shall be limited obligations of the municipality issuing the same, payable solely from the (i) bond proceeds, (ii) revenues and receipts derived from the home mortgage loans or from any notes or other obligations of persons with respect to which such bonds are issued and secured by a mortgage, pledge, security interest, insurance agreement or indenture of trust of or with respect to such home mortgage loans, (iii) certain insurance proceeds which may relate to the bonds or the home mortgage loans, (iv) participation fees, or (v) certain reserve funds. No municipality shall have any right or authority to levy taxes to pay any of the principal of, redemption premium, if any, or interest on any bonds issued pursuant to this Division or any judgment against a municipality on account thereof. No holder of any bonds issued under this Division shall have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of a municipality to pay the bonds, the interest or redemption premium, if any, thereon, and the bonds shall not constitute an indebtedness of such municipality, or a loan of the faith and credit thereof, within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory provision, nor shall the bonds be construed to create any moral obligation on the part of such municipality to provide for the payment of such bonds. It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that it has been issued under the provisions of this Division and that it does not constitute an indebtedness of the municipality, or a loan of the faith and credit thereof, within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory provision. Bonds may be issued pursuant to this Division without regard to (1) any statutory limitation as to bonded indebtedness and shall not be included in computing total bonded indebtedness within the meaning of any statutory limitation, (ii) any requirement of competitive bidding or procedure for award of contracts applicable by any statute, (iii) any requirement of publication of ordinance or other documents, or (iv) any requirement of referendum or petition.
(Source: P.A. 81-580.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.5-10)
    Sec. 11-74.5-10. Neither the members of the corporate authorities of a municipality, nor any official or employee thereof, nor any person executing bonds issued under this Division shall be liable personally for payment of the bonds or the interest or redemption premium, if any, thereon or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the issuance thereof.
(Source: P.A. 81-580.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.5-11)
    Sec. 11-74.5-11. One or more municipalities (whether or not any of them are home rule units) may join together or cooperate with one another in the exercise, either jointly or otherwise, of any one or more of the powers conferred upon municipalities under this Division or other enabling acts or powers. Such joint or cooperative action shall be taken only in accordance with and pursuant to a written agreement entered into between or among such cooperating parties.
(Source: P.A. 81-580.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.5-12)
    Sec. 11-74.5-12. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, bonds issued pursuant to this Division shall be legal investments for all trust funds, insurance companies, savings and loan associations, investment companies and banks, both savings and commercial, and shall be legal investments for executors, administrators, trustees and all other fiduciaries. Such bonds shall be legal investments for state school funds and for any funds which may be invested in county, municipal or school district bonds, and such bonds shall be deemed to be securities which may properly and legally be deposited with, and received by, any state or municipal officer or by any agency or political subdivision of the State for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or obligations of the State is now, or may hereafter, be authorized by law, including deposits to secure public funds.
(Source: P.A. 81-580.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-13

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.5-13)
    Sec. 11-74.5-13. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other Act, a member of the corporate authorities, or an officer or employee of the municipality, may be an officer, employee or stockholder of a lending institution or lender participating in a residential housing finance plan of the corporate authorities provided such member (if a member of such corporate authorities) declares such position or interest at a regular meeting of the corporate authorities prior to passage of an ordinance establishing the plan and abstains from voting on such ordinance.
(Source: P.A. 81-580.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-14

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.5-14)
    Sec. 11-74.5-14. The powers conferred by this Division are in addition and supplemental to, and the limitations imposed by this Division shall not affect, the powers conferred upon municipalities by any other law. This Division is not a limitation upon the powers of home rule units. Home mortgage loans may be acquired, purchased and financed, and bonds may be issued under this Division for such purposes, notwithstanding that any other law or power may provide for the acquisition, purchase and financing of like home mortgage loans, or the issuance of bonds for like purposes, and without regard to the requirements, restrictions, limitations or other provisions contained in any law, including any law relating to any requirement of competitive bidding or restriction imposed on the sale or disposition of property or award of contracts. Nothing in this Division shall be deemed or construed to prohibit the exercise of the powers conferred upon municipalities in connection with the financing of federally assisted housing for persons of low and moderate income.
(Source: P.A. 81-580.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-15

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.5-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.5-15)
    Sec. 11-74.5-15. This Act is necessary for the health, welfare and safety of the State, its municipalities and its inhabitants; therefore, it shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.
(Source: P.A. 81-580.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 74.6

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 74.6 heading)
DIVISION 74.6. INDUSTRIAL JOBS RECOVERY LAW

65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-1)
    Sec. 11-74.6-1. Short Title. This Division 74.6 may be cited as the Industrial Jobs Recovery Law.
(Source: P.A. 88-537.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-5)
    Sec. 11-74.6-5. Findings and Declarations.
    (a) It is hereby found and declared that the communities of the State have lost over 300,000 manufacturing jobs over the last decade and that these losses have resulted in persistent high levels of unemployment and underemployment, substantial tax base losses in many areas of the State, and have left a large inventory of vacant industrial space. As a result of this decline in manufacturing, employment, and income there is an excessive and disproportionate expenditure of public funds, inadequate public and private investment, unmarketability of property, growth in crime, and housing and zoning law violations in these areas together with an abnormal exodus of occupants. The decline of these areas impairs the value of private investments and threatens the sound growth and tax base of taxing districts in these areas, and threatens the health, safety, morals and welfare of the public. These areas also include underutilized plants and facilities that, if redeveloped for industrial use, will promote industrial and transportation activities, thereby reducing the evils attendant to involuntary unemployment and enhancing the public health and welfare of this State.
    (b) It is further found and declared that there exist in many municipalities within the State numerous properties, both improved and unimproved, that cannot be reused or sold for reuse because of environmental contamination that causes them to be vacant for long periods of time, less marketable or unmarketable unless cleaned up, and dilapidated and detrimental to the surrounding community. Many of these properties are in strategic locations within the municipalities and cause disinvestment within the community and a loss of tax base and employment opportunities.
    (c) It is hereby found and declared, that in order to promote and protect the health, safety, morals, and welfare of the public, redevelopment of these areas must be undertaken. To reverse these adverse economic conditions, it is necessary to encourage private investment and restore and enhance the tax base of the taxing districts in these areas by the development or redevelopment of project areas. The reversal of these adverse economic conditions and the elimination of the negative impact they have on communities through industrial redevelopment projects, and the retention and expansion of the economic bases of Illinois communities is hereby declared to be essential to the public interest.
    (d) It is found and declared that the use of incremental tax revenues derived from the tax levies of various taxing districts in redevelopment project areas for the payment of redevelopment project costs is of benefit to those taxing districts because taxing districts located in redevelopment project areas will ultimately derive substantial benefits from the increased assessment base developed by tax increment allocation financing. In addition, if all surplus tax revenues are distributed to the taxing districts in redevelopment project areas, all taxing districts will benefit from the removal of adverse economic conditions, the development of industrial parks and the development, retention and expansion of employment opportunities for Illinois residents.
(Source: P.A. 88-537.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-10)
    Sec. 11-74.6-10. Definitions.
    (a) "Environmentally contaminated area" means any improved or vacant area within the boundaries of a redevelopment project area located within the corporate limits of a municipality when, (i) there has been a determination of release or substantial threat of release of a hazardous substance or pesticide, by the United States Environmental Protection Agency or the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, or the Illinois Pollution Control Board, or any court, or a release or substantial threat of release which is addressed as part of the Pre-Notice Site Cleanup Program under Section 22.2(m) of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act, or a release or substantial threat of release of petroleum under Section 22.12 of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act, and (ii) which release or threat of release presents an imminent and substantial danger to public health or welfare or presents a significant threat to public health or the environment, and (iii) which release or threat of release would have a significant impact on the cost of redeveloping the area.
    (b) "Department" means the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
    (c) "Industrial park" means an area in a redevelopment project area suitable for use by any manufacturing, industrial, research, or transportation enterprise, of facilities, including but not limited to factories, mills, processing plants, assembly plants, packing plants, fabricating plants, distribution centers, warehouses, repair overhaul or service facilities, freight terminals, research facilities, test facilities or railroad facilities. An industrial park may contain space for commercial and other use as long as the expected principal use of the park is industrial and is reasonably expected to result in the creation of a significant number of new permanent full time jobs. An industrial park may also contain related operations and facilities including, but not limited to, business and office support services such as centralized computers, telecommunications, publishing, accounting, photocopying and similar activities and employee services such as child care, health care, food service and similar activities. An industrial park may also include demonstration projects, prototype development, specialized training on developing technology, and pure research in any field related or adaptable to business and industry.
    (d) "Research park" means an area in a redevelopment project area suitable for development of a facility or complex that includes research laboratories and related operations. These related operations may include, but are not limited to, business and office support services such as centralized computers, telecommunications, publishing, accounting, photocopying and similar activities, and employee services such as child care, health care, food service and similar activities. A research park may include demonstration projects, prototype development, specialized training on developing technology, and pure research in any field related or adaptable to business and industry.
    (e) "Industrial park conservation area" means an area within the boundaries of a redevelopment project area located within the corporate limits of a municipality or within 1 1/2 miles of the corporate limits of a municipality if the area is to be annexed to the municipality, if the area is zoned as industrial no later than the date on which the municipality by ordinance designates the redevelopment project area, and if the area includes improved or vacant land suitable for use as an industrial park or a research park, or both. To be designated as an industrial park conservation area, the area shall also satisfy one of the following standards:
        (1) Standard One: The municipality must be a labor
    
surplus municipality and the area must be served by adequate public and or road transportation for access by the unemployed and for the movement of goods or materials and the redevelopment project area shall contain no more than 2% of the most recently ascertained equalized assessed value of all taxable real properties within the corporate limits of the municipality after adjustment for all annexations associated with the establishment of the redevelopment project area or be located in the vicinity of a waste disposal site or other waste facility. The project plan shall include a plan for and shall establish a marketing program to attract appropriate businesses to the proposed industrial park conservation area and shall include an adequate plan for financing and construction of the necessary infrastructure. No redevelopment projects may be authorized by the municipality under Standard One of subsection (e) of this Section unless the project plan also provides for an employment training project that would prepare unemployed workers for work in the industrial park conservation area, and the project has been approved by official action of or is to be operated by the local community college district, public school district or state or locally designated private industry council or successor agency, or
        (2) Standard Two: The municipality must be a
    
substantial labor surplus municipality and the area must be served by adequate public and or road transportation for access by the unemployed and for the movement of goods or materials and the redevelopment project area shall contain no more than 2% of the most recently ascertained equalized assessed value of all taxable real properties within the corporate limits of the municipality after adjustment for all annexations associated with the establishment of the redevelopment project area. No redevelopment projects may be authorized by the municipality under Standard Two of subsection (e) of this Section unless the project plan also provides for an employment training project that would prepare unemployed workers for work in the industrial park conservation area, and the project has been approved by official action of or is to be operated by the local community college district, public school district or state or locally designated private industry council or successor agency.
    (f) "Vacant industrial buildings conservation area" means an area containing one or more industrial buildings located within the corporate limits of the municipality that has been zoned industrial for at least 5 years before the designation of that area as a redevelopment project area by the municipality and is planned for reuse principally for industrial purposes. For the area to be designated as a vacant industrial buildings conservation area, the area shall also satisfy one of the following standards:
        (1) Standard One: The area shall consist of one or
    
more industrial buildings totaling at least 50,000 net square feet of industrial space, with a majority of the total area of all the buildings having been vacant for at least 18 months; and (A) the area is located in a labor surplus municipality or a substantial labor surplus municipality, or (B) the equalized assessed value of the properties within the area during the last 2 years is at least 25% lower than the maximum equalized assessed value of those properties during the immediately preceding 10 years.
        (2) Standard Two: The area exclusively consists of
    
industrial buildings or a building complex operated by a user or related users (A) that has within the immediately preceding 5 years either (i) employed 200 or more employees at that location, or (ii) if the area is located in a municipality with a population of 12,000 or less, employed more than 50 employees at that location and (B) either is currently vacant, or the owner has: (i) directly notified the municipality of the user's intention to terminate operations at the facility or (ii) filed a notice of closure under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act.
    (g) "Labor surplus municipality" means a municipality in which, during the 4 calendar years immediately preceding the date the municipality by ordinance designates an industrial park conservation area, the average unemployment rate was 1% or more over the State average unemployment rate for that same period of time as published in the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics publication entitled "The Employment Situation" or its successor publication. For the purpose of this subsection (g), if unemployment rate statistics for the municipality are not available, the unemployment rate in the municipality shall be deemed to be: (i) for a municipality that is not in an urban county, the same as the unemployment rate in the principal county where the municipality is located or (ii) for a municipality in an urban county at that municipality's option, either the unemployment rate certified for the municipality by the Department after consultation with the Illinois Department of Labor or the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, or the unemployment rate of the municipality as determined by the most recent federal census if that census was not dated more than 5 years prior to the date on which the determination is made.
    (h) "Substantial labor surplus municipality" means a municipality in which, during the 5 calendar years immediately preceding the date the municipality by ordinance designates an industrial park conservation area, the average unemployment rate was 2% or more over the State average unemployment rate for that same period of time as published in the United States Department of Labor Statistics publication entitled "The Employment Situation" or its successor publication. For the purpose of this subsection (h), if unemployment rate statistics for the municipality are not available, the unemployment rate in the municipality shall be deemed to be: (i) for a municipality that is not in an urban county, the same as the unemployment rate in the principal county in which the municipality is located; or (ii) for a municipality in an urban county, at that municipality's option, either the unemployment rate certified for the municipality by the Department after consultation with the Illinois Department of Labor or the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, or the unemployment rate of the municipality as determined by the most recent federal census if that census was not dated more than 5 years prior to the date on which the determination is made.
    (i) "Municipality" means a city, village or incorporated town.
    (j) "Obligations" means bonds, loans, debentures, notes, special certificates or other evidence of indebtedness issued by the municipality to carry out a redevelopment project or to refund outstanding obligations.
    (k) "Payment in lieu of taxes" means those estimated tax revenues from real property in a redevelopment project area derived from real property that has been acquired by a municipality, which according to the redevelopment project or plan are to be used for a private use, that taxing districts would have received had a municipality not acquired the real property and adopted tax increment allocation financing and that would result from levies made after the time of the adoption of tax increment allocation financing until the time the current equalized assessed value of real property in the redevelopment project area exceeds the total initial equalized assessed value of real property in that area.
    (l) "Redevelopment plan" means the comprehensive program of the municipality for development or redevelopment intended by the payment of redevelopment project costs to reduce or eliminate the conditions that qualified the redevelopment project area or redevelopment planning area, or both, as an environmentally contaminated area or industrial park conservation area, or vacant industrial buildings conservation area, or combination thereof, and thereby to enhance the tax bases of the taxing districts that extend into the redevelopment project area or redevelopment planning area. On and after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly, no redevelopment plan may be approved or amended to include the development of vacant land (i) with a golf course and related clubhouse and other facilities or (ii) designated by federal, State, county, or municipal government as public land for outdoor recreational activities or for nature preserves and used for that purpose within 5 years prior to the adoption of the redevelopment plan. For the purpose of this subsection, "recreational activities" is limited to mean camping and hunting. Each redevelopment plan must set forth in writing the bases for the municipal findings required in this subsection, the program to be undertaken to accomplish the objectives, including but not limited to: (1) an itemized list of estimated redevelopment project costs, (2) evidence indicating that the redevelopment project area or the redevelopment planning area, or both, on the whole has not been subject to growth and development through investment by private enterprise, (3) (i) in the case of an environmentally contaminated area, industrial park conservation area, or a vacant industrial buildings conservation area classified under either Standard One, or Standard Two of subsection (f) where the building is currently vacant, evidence that implementation of the redevelopment plan is reasonably expected to create a significant number of permanent full time jobs, (ii) in the case of a vacant industrial buildings conservation area classified under Standard Two (B)(i) or (ii) of subsection (f), evidence that implementation of the redevelopment plan is reasonably expected to retain a significant number of existing permanent full time jobs, and (iii) in the case of a combination of an environmentally contaminated area, industrial park conservation area, or vacant industrial buildings conservation area, evidence that the standards concerning the creation or retention of jobs for each area set forth in (i) or (ii) above are met, (4) an assessment of the financial impact of the redevelopment project area or the redevelopment planning area, or both, on the overlapping taxing bodies or any increased demand for services from any taxing district affected by the plan and any program to address such financial impact or increased demand, (5) the sources of funds to pay costs, (6) the nature and term of the obligations to be issued, (7) the most recent equalized assessed valuation of the redevelopment project area or the redevelopment planning area, or both, (8) an estimate of the equalized assessed valuation after redevelopment and the general land uses that are applied in the redevelopment project area or the redevelopment planning area, or both, (9) a commitment to fair employment practices and an affirmative action plan, (10) if it includes an industrial park conservation area, the following: (i) a general description of any proposed developer, (ii) user and tenant of any property, (iii) a description of the type, structure and general character of the facilities to be developed, and (iv) a description of the type, class and number of new employees to be employed in the operation of the facilities to be developed, (11) if it includes an environmentally contaminated area, the following: either (i) a determination of release or substantial threat of release of a hazardous substance or pesticide or of petroleum by the United States Environmental Protection Agency or the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, or the Illinois Pollution Control Board or any court; or (ii) both an environmental audit report by a nationally recognized independent environmental auditor having a reputation for expertise in these matters and a copy of the signed Review and Evaluation Services Agreement indicating acceptance of the site by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency into the Pre-Notice Site Cleanup Program, (12) if it includes a vacant industrial buildings conservation area, the following: (i) a general description of any proposed developer, (ii) user and tenant of any building or buildings, (iii) a description of the type, structure and general character of the building or buildings to be developed, and (iv) a description of the type, class and number of new employees to be employed or existing employees to be retained in the operation of the building or buildings to be redeveloped, and (13) if property is to be annexed to the municipality, the terms of the annexation agreement.
    No redevelopment plan shall be adopted by a municipality without findings that:
        (1) the redevelopment project area or redevelopment
    
planning area, or both, on the whole has not been subject to growth and development through investment by private enterprise and would not reasonably be anticipated to be developed in accordance with public goals stated in the redevelopment plan without the adoption of the redevelopment plan;
        (2) the redevelopment plan and project conform to the
    
comprehensive plan for the development of the municipality as a whole, or, for municipalities with a population of 100,000 or more, regardless of when the redevelopment plan and project was adopted, the redevelopment plan and project either: (i) conforms to the strategic economic development or redevelopment plan issued by the designated planning authority of the municipality or (ii) includes land uses that have been approved by the planning commission of the municipality;
        (3) that the redevelopment plan is reasonably
    
expected to create or retain a significant number of permanent full time jobs as set forth in paragraph (3) of subsection (l) above;
        (4) the estimated date of completion of the
    
redevelopment project and retirement of obligations incurred to finance redevelopment project costs is not later than December 31 of the year in which the payment to the municipal treasurer as provided in subsection (b) of Section 11-74.6-35 is to be made with respect to ad valorem taxes levied in the twenty-third calendar year after the year in which the ordinance approving the redevelopment project area is adopted; a municipality may by municipal ordinance amend an existing redevelopment plan to conform to this paragraph (4) as amended by this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly concerning ordinances adopted on or after January 15, 1981, which municipal ordinance may be adopted without further hearing or notice and without complying with the procedures provided in this Law pertaining to an amendment to or the initial approval of a redevelopment plan and project and designation of a redevelopment project area;
        (5) in the case of an industrial park conservation
    
area, that the municipality is a labor surplus municipality or a substantial labor surplus municipality and that the implementation of the redevelopment plan is reasonably expected to create a significant number of permanent full time new jobs and, by the provision of new facilities, significantly enhance the tax base of the taxing districts that extend into the redevelopment project area;
        (6) in the case of an environmentally contaminated
    
area, that the area is subject to a release or substantial threat of release of a hazardous substance, pesticide or petroleum which presents an imminent and substantial danger to public health or welfare or presents a significant threat to public health or environment, that such release or threat of release will have a significant impact on the cost of redeveloping the area, that the implementation of the redevelopment plan is reasonably expected to result in the area being redeveloped, the tax base of the affected taxing districts being significantly enhanced thereby, and the creation of a significant number of permanent full time jobs; and
        (7) in the case of a vacant industrial buildings
    
conservation area, that the area is located within the corporate limits of a municipality that has been zoned industrial for at least 5 years before its designation as a project redeveloped area, that it contains one or more industrial buildings, and whether the area has been designated under Standard One or Standard Two of subsection (f) and the basis for that designation.
    (m) "Redevelopment project" means any public or private development project in furtherance of the objectives of a redevelopment plan. On and after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly, no redevelopment plan may be approved or amended to include the development of vacant land (i) with a golf course and related clubhouse and other facilities or (ii) designated by federal, State, county, or municipal government as public land for outdoor recreational activities or for nature preserves and used for that purpose within 5 years prior to the adoption of the redevelopment plan. For the purpose of this subsection, "recreational activities" is limited to mean camping and hunting.
    (n) "Redevelopment project area" means a contiguous area designated by the municipality that is not less in the aggregate than 1 1/2 acres, and for which the municipality has made a finding that there exist conditions that cause the area to be classified as an industrial park conservation area, a vacant industrial building conservation area, an environmentally contaminated area or a combination of these types of areas. For purposes of this Division, parcels are contiguous if they touch or join one another in a reasonably substantial physical sense or if they meet the criteria for annexation to a municipality under Section 7-1-1 of this Code.
    The changes made by this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly, are declarative of existing law and shall be applied retroactively when substantively applicable, including all pending actions without regard to when the cause of action accrued; however, this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly does not affect the rights of any party that is subject to a final judgment entered pursuant to the opinion of the September 23, 2021 Illinois Supreme Court in Board of Education of Richland School District 88A v. City of Crest Hill, 2021 IL 126444.
    (o) "Redevelopment project costs" means the sum total of all reasonable or necessary costs incurred or estimated to be incurred by the municipality, and any of those costs incidental to a redevelopment plan and a redevelopment project. These costs include, without limitation, the following:
        (1) Costs of studies, surveys, development of plans,
    
and specifications, implementation and administration of the redevelopment plan, staff and professional service costs for architectural, engineering, legal, marketing, financial, planning, or other services, but no charges for professional services may be based on a percentage of the tax increment collected; except that on and after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly, no contracts for professional services, excluding architectural and engineering services, may be entered into if the terms of the contract extend beyond a period of 3 years. In addition, "redevelopment project costs" shall not include lobbying expenses. After consultation with the municipality, each tax increment consultant or advisor to a municipality that plans to designate or has designated a redevelopment project area shall inform the municipality in writing of any contracts that the consultant or advisor has entered into with entities or individuals that have received, or are receiving, payments financed by tax increment revenues produced by the redevelopment project area with respect to which the consultant or advisor has performed, or will be performing, service for the municipality. This requirement shall be satisfied by the consultant or advisor before the commencement of services for the municipality and thereafter whenever any other contracts with those individuals or entities are executed by the consultant or advisor;
        (1.5) After July 1, 1999, annual administrative costs
    
shall not include general overhead or administrative costs of the municipality that would still have been incurred by the municipality if the municipality had not designated a redevelopment project area or approved a redevelopment plan;
        (1.6) The cost of marketing sites within the
    
redevelopment project area to prospective businesses, developers, and investors.
        (2) Property assembly costs within a redevelopment
    
project area, including but not limited to acquisition of land and other real or personal property or rights or interests therein.
        (3) Site preparation costs, including but not limited
    
to clearance of any area within a redevelopment project area by demolition or removal of any existing buildings, structures, fixtures, utilities and improvements and clearing and grading; and including installation, repair, construction, reconstruction, or relocation of public streets, public utilities, and other public site improvements within or without a redevelopment project area which are essential to the preparation of the redevelopment project area for use in accordance with a redevelopment plan.
        (4) Costs of renovation, rehabilitation,
    
reconstruction, relocation, repair or remodeling of any existing public or private buildings, improvements, and fixtures within a redevelopment project area; and the cost of replacing an existing public building if pursuant to the implementation of a redevelopment project the existing public building is to be demolished to use the site for private investment or devoted to a different use requiring private investment.
        (5) Costs of construction within a redevelopment
    
project area of public improvements, including but not limited to, buildings, structures, works, utilities or fixtures, except that on and after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly, redevelopment project costs shall not include the cost of constructing a new municipal public building principally used to provide offices, storage space, or conference facilities or vehicle storage, maintenance, or repair for administrative, public safety, or public works personnel and that is not intended to replace an existing public building as provided under paragraph (4) unless either (i) the construction of the new municipal building implements a redevelopment project that was included in a redevelopment plan that was adopted by the municipality prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly or (ii) the municipality makes a reasonable determination in the redevelopment plan, supported by information that provides the basis for that determination, that the new municipal building is required to meet an increase in the need for public safety purposes anticipated to result from the implementation of the redevelopment plan.
        (6) Costs of eliminating or removing contaminants and
    
other impediments required by federal or State environmental laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines, orders or other requirements or those imposed by private lending institutions as a condition for approval of their financial support, debt or equity, for the redevelopment projects, provided, however, that in the event (i) other federal or State funds have been certified by an administrative agency as adequate to pay these costs during the 18 months after the adoption of the redevelopment plan, or (ii) the municipality has been reimbursed for such costs by persons legally responsible for them, such federal, State, or private funds shall, insofar as possible, be fully expended prior to the use of any revenues deposited in the special tax allocation fund of the municipality and any other such federal, State or private funds received shall be deposited in the fund. The municipality shall seek reimbursement of these costs from persons legally responsible for these costs and the costs of obtaining this reimbursement.
        (7) Costs of job training and retraining projects.
        (8) Financing costs, including but not limited to all
    
necessary and incidental expenses related to the issuance of obligations and which may include payment of interest on any obligations issued under this Act including interest accruing during the estimated period of construction of any redevelopment project for which the obligations are issued and for not exceeding 36 months thereafter and including reasonable reserves related to those costs.
        (9) All or a portion of a taxing district's capital
    
costs resulting from the redevelopment project necessarily incurred or to be incurred in furtherance of the objectives of the redevelopment plan and project, to the extent the municipality by written agreement accepts and approves those costs.
        (10) Relocation costs to the extent that a
    
municipality determines that relocation costs shall be paid or is required to make payment of relocation costs by federal or State law.
        (11) Payments in lieu of taxes.
        (12) Costs of job training, retraining, advanced
    
vocational education or career education, including but not limited to courses in occupational, semi-technical or technical fields leading directly to employment, incurred by one or more taxing districts, if those costs are: (i) related to the establishment and maintenance of additional job training, advanced vocational education or career education programs for persons employed or to be employed by employers located in a redevelopment project area; and (ii) are incurred by a taxing district or taxing districts other than the municipality and are set forth in a written agreement by or among the municipality and the taxing district or taxing districts, which agreement describes the program to be undertaken, including but not limited to the number of employees to be trained, a description of the training and services to be provided, the number and type of positions available or to be available, itemized costs of the program and sources of funds to pay for the same, and the term of the agreement. These costs include, specifically, the payment by community college districts of costs under Sections 3-37, 3-38, 3-40 and 3-40.1 of the Public Community College Act and by school districts of costs under Sections 10-22.20a and 10-23.3a of the School Code.
        (13) The interest costs incurred by redevelopers or
    
other nongovernmental persons in connection with a redevelopment project, and specifically including payments to redevelopers or other nongovernmental persons as reimbursement for such costs incurred by such redeveloper or other nongovernmental person, provided that:
            (A) interest costs shall be paid or reimbursed by
        
a municipality only pursuant to the prior official action of the municipality evidencing an intent to pay or reimburse such interest costs;
            (B) such payments in any one year may not exceed
        
30% of the annual interest costs incurred by the redeveloper with regard to the redevelopment project during that year;
            (C) except as provided in subparagraph (E), the
        
aggregate amount of such costs paid or reimbursed by a municipality shall not exceed 30% of the total (i) costs paid or incurred by the redeveloper or other nongovernmental person in that year plus (ii) redevelopment project costs excluding any property assembly costs and any relocation costs incurred by a municipality pursuant to this Act;
            (D) interest costs shall be paid or reimbursed by
        
a municipality solely from the special tax allocation fund established pursuant to this Act and shall not be paid or reimbursed from the proceeds of any obligations issued by a municipality;
            (E) if there are not sufficient funds available
        
in the special tax allocation fund in any year to make such payment or reimbursement in full, any amount of such interest cost remaining to be paid or reimbursed by a municipality shall accrue and be payable when funds are available in the special tax allocation fund to make such payment.
        (14) The costs of construction of new privately owned
    
buildings shall not be an eligible redevelopment project cost.
    If a special service area has been established under the Special Service Area Tax Act, then any tax increment revenues derived from the tax imposed thereunder to the Special Service Area Tax Act may be used within the redevelopment project area for the purposes permitted by that Act as well as the purposes permitted by this Act.
    (p) "Redevelopment Planning Area" means an area so designated by a municipality after the municipality has complied with all the findings and procedures required to establish a redevelopment project area, including the existence of conditions that qualify the area as an industrial park conservation area, or an environmentally contaminated area, or a vacant industrial buildings conservation area, or a combination of these types of areas, and adopted a redevelopment plan and project for the planning area and its included redevelopment project areas. The area shall not be designated as a redevelopment planning area for more than 5 years, or 10 years in the case of a redevelopment planning area in the City of Rockford. At any time in the 5 years, or 10 years in the case of the City of Rockford, following that designation of the redevelopment planning area, the municipality may designate the redevelopment planning area, or any portion of the redevelopment planning area, as a redevelopment project area without making additional findings or complying with additional procedures required for the creation of a redevelopment project area. An amendment of a redevelopment plan and project in accordance with the findings and procedures of this Act after the designation of a redevelopment planning area at any time within the 5 years after the designation of the redevelopment planning area, or 10 years after the designation of the redevelopment planning area in the City of Rockford, shall not require new qualification of findings for the redevelopment project area to be designated within the redevelopment planning area.
    The terms "redevelopment plan", "redevelopment project", and "redevelopment project area" have the definitions set out in subsections (l), (m), and (n), respectively.
    (q) "Taxing districts" means counties, townships, municipalities, and school, road, park, sanitary, mosquito abatement, forest preserve, public health, fire protection, river conservancy, tuberculosis sanitarium and any other municipal corporations or districts with the power to levy taxes.
    (r) "Taxing districts' capital costs" means those costs of taxing districts for capital improvements that are found by the municipal corporate authorities to be necessary and a direct result of the redevelopment project.
    (s) "Urban county" means a county with 240,000 or more inhabitants.
    (t) "Vacant area", as used in subsection (a) of this Section, means any parcel or combination of parcels of real property without industrial, commercial and residential buildings that has not been used for commercial agricultural purposes within 5 years before the designation of the redevelopment project area, unless that parcel is included in an industrial park conservation area.
(Source: P.A. 102-818, eff. 5-13-22.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-15

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-15)
    Sec. 11-74.6-15. Municipal Powers and Duties. A municipality may:
    (a) By ordinance introduced in the governing body of the municipality within 14 to 90 days from the final adjournment of the hearing specified in Section 11-74.6-22, approve redevelopment plans and redevelopment projects, and designate redevelopment planning areas and redevelopment project areas pursuant to notice and hearing required by this Act. No redevelopment planning area or redevelopment project area shall be designated unless a plan and project are approved before the designation of the area and the area shall include only those parcels of real property and improvements on those parcels substantially benefited by the proposed redevelopment project improvements. Upon adoption of the ordinances, the municipality shall forthwith transmit to the county clerk of the county or counties within which the redevelopment project area is located a certified copy of the ordinances, a legal description of the redevelopment project area, a map of the redevelopment project area, identification of the year that the county clerk shall use for determining the total initial equalized assessed value of the redevelopment project area consistent with subsection (a) of Section 11-74.6-40, and a list of the parcel or tax identification number of each parcel of property included in the redevelopment project area.
    (b) Make and enter into all contracts necessary or incidental to the implementation and furtherance of its redevelopment plan and project.
    (c) Within a redevelopment project area, acquire by purchase, donation, lease or eminent domain; own, convey, lease, mortgage or dispose of land and other property, real or personal, or rights or interests therein, and grant or acquire licenses, easements and options with respect to that property, all in the manner and at a price that the municipality determines is reasonably necessary to achieve the objectives of the redevelopment plan and project. No conveyance, lease, mortgage, disposition of land or other property owned by a municipality, or agreement relating to the development of the municipal property shall be made or executed except pursuant to prior official action of the corporate authorities of the municipality. No conveyance, lease, mortgage, or other disposition of land owned by a municipality, and no agreement relating to the development of the municipal property, shall be made without making public disclosure of the terms and the disposition of all bids and proposals submitted to the municipality in connection therewith. The procedures for obtaining the bids and proposals shall provide reasonable opportunity for any person to submit alternative proposals or bids.
    (d) Within a redevelopment project area, clear any area by demolition or removal of any existing buildings, structures, fixtures, utilities or improvements, and to clear and grade land.
    (e) Within a redevelopment project area, renovate or rehabilitate or construct any structure or building, as permitted under this Law.
    (f) Within or without a redevelopment project area, install, repair, construct, reconstruct or relocate streets, utilities and site improvements essential to the preparation of the redevelopment area for use in accordance with a redevelopment plan.
    (g) Within a redevelopment project area, fix, charge and collect fees, rents and charges for the use of all or any part of any building or property owned or leased by it.
    (h) Issue obligations as provided in this Act.
    (i) Accept grants, guarantees and donations of property, labor, or other things of value from a public or private source for use within a project redevelopment area.
    (j) Acquire and construct public facilities within a redevelopment project area, as permitted under this Law.
    (k) Incur, pay or cause to be paid redevelopment project costs; provided, however, that on and after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly, no municipality shall incur redevelopment project costs (except for planning and other eligible costs authorized by municipal ordinance or resolution that are subsequently included in the redevelopment plan for the area and are incurred after the ordinance or resolution is adopted) that are not consistent with the program for accomplishing the objectives of the redevelopment plan as included in that plan and approved by the municipality until the municipality has amended the redevelopment plan as provided elsewhere in this Law. Any payments to be made by the municipality to redevelopers or other nongovernmental persons for redevelopment project costs incurred by such redeveloper or other nongovernmental person shall be made only pursuant to the prior official action of the municipality evidencing an intent to pay or cause to be paid such redevelopment project costs. A municipality is not required to obtain any right, title or interest in any real or personal property in order to pay redevelopment project costs associated with such property. The municipality shall adopt such accounting procedures as may be necessary to determine that such redevelopment project costs are properly paid.
    (l) Create a commission of not less than 5 or more than 15 persons to be appointed by the mayor or president of the municipality with the consent of the majority of the governing board of the municipality. Members of a commission appointed after the effective date of this Law shall be appointed for initial terms of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 years, respectively, in numbers so that the terms of not more than 1/3 of all members expire in any one year. Their successors shall be appointed for a term of 5 years. The commission, subject to approval of the corporate authorities of the municipality, may exercise the powers enumerated in this Section. The commission shall also have the power to hold the public hearings required by this Act and make recommendations to the corporate authorities concerning the adoption of redevelopment plans, redevelopment projects and designation of redevelopment project areas.
    (m) Make payment in lieu of all or a portion of real property taxes due to taxing districts. If payments in lieu of all or a portion of taxes are made to taxing districts, those payments shall be made to all districts within a redevelopment project area on a basis that is proportional to the current collection of revenue which each taxing district receives from real property in the redevelopment project area.
    (n) Exercise any and all other powers necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Act.
    (o) In conjunction with other municipalities, undertake and perform redevelopment plans and projects and utilize the provisions of the Act wherever they have contiguous redevelopment project areas or they determine to adopt tax increment allocation financing with respect to a redevelopment project area that includes contiguous real property within the boundaries of the municipalities, and, by agreement between participating municipalities, to issue obligations, separately or jointly, and expend revenues received under this Act for eligible expenses anywhere within contiguous redevelopment project areas or as otherwise permitted in the Act. Two or more municipalities may designate a joint redevelopment project area under this subsection (o) for a single Industrial Park Conservation Area comprising of property within or near the boundaries of each municipality if: (i) both municipalities are located within the same Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Office of Management and Budget, (ii) the 4-year average unemployment rate for that Metropolitan Statistical Area was at least 11.3%, and (iii) at least one participating municipality demonstrates that it has made commitments to acquire capital assets to commence the project and that the acquisition will occur on or before December 31, 2011. The joint redevelopment project area must encompass an interstate highway exchange for access and be located, in part, adjacent to a landfill or other solid waste disposal facility.
    (p) Create an Industrial Jobs Recovery Advisory Committee of not more than 15 members to be appointed by the mayor or president of the municipality with the consent of the majority of the governing board of the municipality. The members of that Committee shall be appointed for initial terms of 1, 2, and 3 years respectively, in numbers so that the terms of not more than 1/3 of all members expire in any one year. Their successors shall be appointed for a term of 3 years. The Committee shall have none of the powers enumerated in this Section. The Committee shall serve in an advisory capacity only. The Committee may advise the governing board of the municipality and other municipal officials regarding development issues and opportunities within the redevelopment project area. The Committee may also promote and publicize development opportunities in the redevelopment project area.
    (q) If a redevelopment project has not been initiated in a redevelopment project area within 5 years after the area was designated by ordinance under subsection (a), the municipality shall adopt an ordinance repealing the area's designation as a redevelopment project area. Initiation of a redevelopment project shall be evidenced by either a signed redevelopment agreement or expenditures on eligible redevelopment project costs associated with a redevelopment project.
    (r) Within a redevelopment planning area, transfer or loan tax increment revenues from one redevelopment project area to another redevelopment project area for expenditure on eligible costs in the receiving area.
    (s) Use tax increment revenue produced in a redevelopment project area created under this Law by transferring or loaning such revenues to a redevelopment project area created under the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act that is either contiguous to, or separated only by a public right of way from, the redevelopment project area that initially produced and received those revenues.
    (t) The estimated dates of completion of the redevelopment project and retirement of obligations issued to finance redevelopment project costs (including refunding bonds under Section 11-74.6-30) may not be later than December 31 of the year in which the payment to the municipal treasurer as provided in subsection (b) of Section 11-74.6-35 of this Act is to be made with respect to ad valorem taxes levied in the 35th calendar year after the year in which the ordinance approving the redevelopment project area was adopted if the ordinance was adopted on September 23, 1997 by the City of Granite City.
(Source: P.A. 99-263, eff. 8-4-15.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-18

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-18)
    Sec. 11-74.6-18. If any member of the corporate authority, a member of a commission established under subsection (l) of Section 11-74.6-15, or an employee or consultant of the municipality involved in the planning, analysis, preparation or administration of a redevelopment plan, or project for a redevelopment project area or proposed redevelopment project area, as defined in Section 11-74.6-10, owns or controls any interest, direct or indirect, in any property included in any redevelopment area, or proposed redevelopment area, he or she shall disclose that interest in writing to the clerk of the municipality, and shall also so disclose the dates, terms and conditions of any disposition of that interest. These disclosures shall be acknowledged by the corporate authorities and entered upon the official records and files of the corporate authorities. If an individual holds such an interest, then that individual shall refrain from any further official involvement, in regard to the redevelopment plan, project or area, from voting on any matter pertaining to that redevelopment plan, project or area, or communicating with other members, corporate authorities, commissions, employees or consultants of the municipality concerning any matter pertaining to that redevelopment plan, project or area. No member or employee shall acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in any property in a redevelopment area or proposed redevelopment area after either the individual obtains knowledge of that plan, project or area, or, after the first public notice of that plan, project or area under Section 11-74.6-25, whichever occurs first.
    For the purposes of this Section, a month-to-month leasehold interest shall not be deemed to constitute an interest in any property included in any redevelopment area or proposed redevelopment area.
(Source: P.A. 91-474, eff. 11-1-99.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-20

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-20)
    Sec. 11-74.6-20. If a municipality or a commission designated pursuant to subsection (l) of Section 11-74.6-15 adopts an ordinance or resolution providing for a feasibility study on the designation of an area as a redevelopment project area, a copy of the ordinance or resolution shall be sent by certified mail within a reasonable time to all taxing districts that would be affected by the designation.
    On and after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly, the ordinance or resolution shall include:
        (1) The boundaries of the area to be studied for
    
possible designation as a redevelopment project area.
        (2) The purpose or purposes of the proposed
    
redevelopment plan and project.
        (3) A general description of tax increment allocation
    
financing under this Law.
        (4) The name, phone number, and address of the
    
municipal officer who can be contacted for additional information about the proposed redevelopment project area and who should receive all comments and suggestions regarding the redevelopment of the area to be studied.
(Source: P.A. 91-474, eff. 11-1-99.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-22

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-22)
    Sec. 11-74.6-22. Adoption of ordinance; requirements; changes.
    (a) Before adoption of an ordinance proposing the designation of a redevelopment planning area or a redevelopment project area, or both, or approving a redevelopment plan or redevelopment project, the municipality or commission designated pursuant to subsection (l) of Section 11-74.6-15 shall fix by ordinance or resolution a time and place for public hearing. Prior to the adoption of the ordinance or resolution establishing the time and place for the public hearing, the municipality shall make available for public inspection a redevelopment plan or a report that provides in sufficient detail, the basis for the eligibility of the redevelopment project area. The report along with the name of a person to contact for further information shall be sent to the affected taxing district by certified mail within a reasonable time following the adoption of the ordinance or resolution establishing the time and place for the public hearing.
    At the public hearing any interested person or affected taxing district may file with the municipal clerk written objections to the ordinance and may be heard orally on any issues that are the subject of the hearing. The municipality shall hear and determine all alternate proposals or bids for any proposed conveyance, lease, mortgage or other disposition of land and all protests and objections at the hearing and the hearing may be adjourned to another date without further notice other than a motion to be entered upon the minutes fixing the time and place of the later hearing. At the public hearing or at any time prior to the adoption by the municipality of an ordinance approving a redevelopment plan, the municipality may make changes in the redevelopment plan. Changes which (1) add additional parcels of property to the proposed redevelopment project area, (2) substantially affect the general land uses proposed in the redevelopment plan, or (3) substantially change the nature of or extend the life of the redevelopment project shall be made only after the municipality gives notice, convenes a joint review board, and conducts a public hearing pursuant to the procedures set forth in this Section and in Section 11-74.6-25. Changes which do not (1) add additional parcels of property to the proposed redevelopment project area, (2) substantially affect the general land uses proposed in the redevelopment plan, or (3) substantially change the nature of or extend the life of the redevelopment project may be made without further hearing, provided that the municipality shall give notice of any such changes by mail to each affected taxing district and by publication once in a newspaper of general circulation within the affected taxing district. Such notice by mail and by publication shall each occur not later than 10 days following the adoption by ordinance of such changes.
    (b) Before adoption of an ordinance proposing the designation of a redevelopment planning area or a redevelopment project area, or both, or amending the boundaries of an existing redevelopment project area or redevelopment planning area, or both, the municipality shall convene a joint review board to consider the proposal. The board shall consist of a representative selected by each taxing district that has authority to levy real property taxes on the property within the proposed redevelopment project area and that has at least 5% of its total equalized assessed value located within the proposed redevelopment project area, a representative selected by the municipality and a public member. The public member and the board's chairperson shall be selected by a majority of other board members.
    All board members shall be appointed and the first board meeting held within 14 days following the notice by the municipality to all the taxing districts as required by subsection (c) of Section 11-74.6-25. The notice shall also advise the taxing bodies represented on the joint review board of the time and place of the first meeting of the board. Additional meetings of the board shall be held upon the call of any 2 members. The municipality seeking designation of the redevelopment project area may provide administrative support to the board.
    The board shall review the public record, planning documents and proposed ordinances approving the redevelopment plan and project to be adopted by the municipality. As part of its deliberations, the board may hold additional hearings on the proposal. A board's recommendation, if any, shall be a written recommendation adopted by a majority vote of the board and submitted to the municipality within 30 days after the board convenes. A board's recommendation shall be binding upon the municipality. Failure of the board to submit its recommendation on a timely basis shall not be cause to delay the public hearing or the process of establishing or amending the redevelopment project area. The board's recommendation on the proposal shall be based upon the area satisfying the applicable eligibility criteria defined in Section 11-74.6-10 and whether there is a basis for the municipal findings set forth in the redevelopment plan as required by this Act. If the board does not file a recommendation it shall be presumed that the board has found that the redevelopment project area satisfies the eligibility criteria.
    (c) After a municipality has by ordinance approved a redevelopment plan and designated a redevelopment planning area or a redevelopment project area, or both, the plan may be amended and additional properties may be added to the redevelopment project area only as herein provided. Amendments which (1) add additional parcels of property to the proposed redevelopment project area, (2) substantially affect the general land uses proposed in the redevelopment plan, (3) substantially change the nature of the redevelopment project, (4) increase the total estimated redevelopment project costs set out in the redevelopment plan by more than 5% after adjustment for inflation from the date the plan was adopted, or (5) add additional redevelopment project costs to the itemized list of redevelopment project costs set out in the redevelopment plan shall be made only after the municipality gives notice, convenes a joint review board, and conducts a public hearing pursuant to the procedures set forth in this Section and in Section 11-74.6-25. Changes which do not (1) add additional parcels of property to the proposed redevelopment project area, (2) substantially affect the general land uses proposed in the redevelopment plan, (3) substantially change the nature of the redevelopment project, (4) increase the total estimated redevelopment project cost set out in the redevelopment plan by more than 5% after adjustment for inflation from the date the plan was adopted, or (5) add additional redevelopment project costs to the itemized list of redevelopment project costs set out in the redevelopment plan may be made without further hearing, provided that the municipality shall give notice of any such changes by mail to each affected taxing district and by publication once in a newspaper of general circulation within the affected taxing district. Such notice by mail and by publication shall each occur not later than 10 days following the adoption by ordinance of such changes.
    Notwithstanding Section 11-74.6-50, the redevelopment project area established by an ordinance adopted in its final form on December 19, 2011 by the City of Loves Park may be expanded by the adoption of an ordinance to that effect without further hearing or notice to include land that (i) is at least in part contiguous to the existing redevelopment project area, (ii) does not exceed approximately 16.56 acres, (iii) at the time of the establishment of the redevelopment project area would have been otherwise eligible for inclusion in the redevelopment project area, and (iv) is zoned so as to comply with this Act prior to its inclusion in the redevelopment project area.
    (d) After the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly, a municipality shall submit the following information for each redevelopment project area (i) to the State Comptroller under Section 8-8-3.5 of the Illinois Municipal Code, subject to any extensions or exemptions provided at the Comptroller's discretion under that Section, and (ii) to all taxing districts overlapping the redevelopment project area no later than 180 days after the close of each municipal fiscal year or as soon thereafter as the audited financial statements become available and, in any case, shall be submitted before the annual meeting of the joint review board to each of the taxing districts that overlap the redevelopment project area:
        (1) Any amendments to the redevelopment plan, or the
    
redevelopment project area.
        (1.5) A list of the redevelopment project areas
    
administered by the municipality and, if applicable, the date each redevelopment project area was designated or terminated by the municipality.
        (2) Audited financial statements of the special tax
    
allocation fund once a cumulative total of $100,000 of tax increment revenues has been deposited in the fund.
        (3) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of
    
the municipality that the municipality has complied with all of the requirements of this Act during the preceding fiscal year.
        (4) An opinion of legal counsel that the municipality
    
is in compliance with this Act.
        (5) An analysis of the special tax allocation fund
    
which sets forth:
            (A) the balance in the special tax allocation
        
fund at the beginning of the fiscal year;
            (B) all amounts deposited in the special tax
        
allocation fund by source;
            (C) an itemized list of all expenditures from the
        
special tax allocation fund by category of permissible redevelopment project cost; and
            (D) the balance in the special tax allocation
        
fund at the end of the fiscal year including a breakdown of that balance by source and a breakdown of that balance identifying any portion of the balance that is required, pledged, earmarked, or otherwise designated for payment of or securing of obligations and anticipated redevelopment project costs. Any portion of such ending balance that has not been identified or is not identified as being required, pledged, earmarked, or otherwise designated for payment of or securing of obligations or anticipated redevelopment project costs shall be designated as surplus as set forth in Section 11-74.6-30 hereof.
        (6) A description of all property purchased by the
    
municipality within the redevelopment project area including:
            (A) Street address.
            (B) Approximate size or description of property.
            (C) Purchase price.
            (D) Seller of property.
        (7) A statement setting forth all activities
    
undertaken in furtherance of the objectives of the redevelopment plan, including:
            (A) Any project implemented in the preceding
        
fiscal year.
            (B) A description of the redevelopment activities
        
undertaken.
            (C) A description of any agreements entered into
        
by the municipality with regard to the disposition or redevelopment of any property within the redevelopment project area.
            (D) Additional information on the use of all
        
funds received under this Division and steps taken by the municipality to achieve the objectives of the redevelopment plan.
            (E) Information regarding contracts that the
        
municipality's tax increment advisors or consultants have entered into with entities or persons that have received, or are receiving, payments financed by tax increment revenues produced by the same redevelopment project area.
            (F) Any reports submitted to the municipality by
        
the joint review board.
            (G) A review of public and, to the extent
        
possible, private investment actually undertaken to date after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly and estimated to be undertaken during the following year. This review shall, on a project-by-project basis, set forth the estimated amounts of public and private investment incurred after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly and provide the ratio of private investment to public investment to the date of the report and as estimated to the completion of the redevelopment project.
        (8) With regard to any obligations issued by the
    
municipality:
            (A) copies of any official statements; and
            (B) an analysis prepared by financial advisor or
        
underwriter, chosen by the municipality, setting forth: (i) nature and term of obligation; (ii) projected debt service including required reserves and debt coverage; and (iii) actual debt service.
        (9) For special tax allocation funds that have
    
received cumulative deposits of incremental tax revenues of $100,000 or more, a certified audit report reviewing compliance with this Act performed by an independent public accountant certified and licensed by the authority of the State of Illinois. The financial portion of the audit must be conducted in accordance with Standards for Audits of Governmental Organizations, Programs, Activities, and Functions adopted by the Comptroller General of the United States (1981), as amended, or the standards specified by Section 8-8-5 of the Illinois Municipal Auditing Law of the Illinois Municipal Code. The audit report shall contain a letter from the independent certified public accountant indicating compliance or noncompliance with the requirements of subsection (o) of Section 11-74.6-10.
    In addition to information required to be reported under this Section, for Fiscal Year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter, reporting municipalities shall also report to the Comptroller annually in a manner and format prescribed by the Comptroller: (1) the number of jobs, if any, projected to be created for each redevelopment project area at the time of approval of the redevelopment agreement; (2) the number of jobs, if any, created as a result of the development to date for that reporting period under the same guidelines and assumptions as was used for the projections used at the time of approval of the redevelopment agreement; (3) the amount of increment projected to be created at the time of approval of the redevelopment agreement for each redevelopment project area; (4) the amount of increment created as a result of the development to date for that reporting period using the same assumptions as was used for the projections used at the time of the approval of the redevelopment agreement; and (5) the stated rate of return identified by the developer to the municipality for each redevelopment project area, if any. Stated rates of return required to be reported in item (5) shall be independently verified by a third party chosen by the municipality. Reporting municipalities shall also report to the Comptroller a copy of the redevelopment plan each time the redevelopment plan is enacted, amended, or extended in a manner and format prescribed by the Comptroller. These requirements shall only apply to redevelopment projects beginning in or after Fiscal Year 2022.
    (e) The joint review board shall meet annually 180 days after the close of the municipal fiscal year or as soon as the redevelopment project audit for that fiscal year becomes available to review the effectiveness and status of the redevelopment project area up to that date.
(Source: P.A. 102-127, eff. 7-23-21.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-25

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-25)
    Sec. 11-74.6-25. Notice of public hearing.
    (a) Except as provided in this Section, notice of the public hearing shall be given by publication and mailing. Notice by publication shall be given by publication at least twice, the first publication to be not more than 30 or less than 10 days prior to the hearing, in a newspaper of general circulation within the taxing districts levying taxes on real property in the proposed redevelopment project area. Notice by mailing shall be given by certified mail in the United States Postal Service to each person or persons in whose name the general taxes for the last preceding year were paid on each lot, block, tract, or parcel of land lying within the project redevelopment area. The notice shall be mailed not less than 10 days before the date set for the public hearing. If taxes were not paid in the last preceding year, the notice shall also be sent to the person or persons most recently listed as the owner of the real property in the office of the assessing official in whose jurisdiction the property is situated.
    (b) The notices issued under this Section shall include the following:
        (1) the time and place of public hearing;
        (2) the boundaries of the proposed redevelopment
    
project area by legal description and by street location when possible;
        (3) a notification that all interested persons will
    
be given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing;
        (4) an invitation for any person to submit
    
alternative proposals or bids for any proposed conveyance, lease, mortgage or other disposition of land within the proposed redevelopment project area;
        (5) a description of the redevelopment plan or
    
redevelopment project for the proposed redevelopment project area if a plan or project is the subject matter of the hearing; and
        (6) other matters the municipality may deem
    
appropriate.
    (c) Not less than 45 days before the date set for hearing, the municipality shall give notice by mail as provided in subsection (a) to all taxing districts that levy taxes on real property included in the redevelopment project area, and to the Department, and in addition to the other requirements provided in subsection (b), the notice shall also include a request that the Department and each affected taxing district submit comments to the municipality concerning the subject matter of the hearing before the date of hearing.
(Source: P.A. 88-537.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-30

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-30)
    Sec. 11-74.6-30. Financing. Obligations secured by the special tax allocation fund set forth in Section 11-74.6-35 for the redevelopment project area may be issued to provide for redevelopment project costs. Those obligations, when so issued, shall be retired in the manner provided in the ordinance authorizing the issuance of those obligations by the receipts of taxes levied as specified in Section 11-74.6-40 against the taxable real property included in the area and any other revenue designated by the municipality. A municipality may in the ordinance pledge all or any part of the funds in and to be deposited into the special tax allocation fund created under Section 11-74.6-35 to the payment of the redevelopment project costs and obligations. Any pledge of funds in the special tax allocation fund shall provide for distribution to the taxing districts of moneys not required, pledged, earmarked, or otherwise designated for payment and securing of the obligations and anticipated redevelopment project costs, and any excess funds shall be calculated annually and deemed to be "surplus" funds. If a municipality applies or pledges only a portion of the funds in the special tax allocation fund for the payment or securing of anticipated redevelopment project costs or of obligations, any funds remaining in the special tax allocation fund after complying with the requirements of the application or pledge shall also be calculated annually and deemed "surplus" funds. All surplus funds in the special tax allocation fund shall be distributed annually within 180 days after the close of the municipality's fiscal year by being paid by the municipal treasurer to the county collector in direct proportion to the tax incremental revenue received as a result of an increase in the equalized assessed value of property in the redevelopment project area but not to exceed as to each such source the total incremental revenue received from that source. The county collector shall subsequently distribute surplus funds to the respective taxing districts in the same manner and proportion as the most recent distribution by the county collector to the affected taxing districts of real property taxes from real property in the redevelopment project area.
    Without limiting the foregoing provisions of this Section, in addition to obligations secured by the special tax allocation fund, the municipality may pledge, for a period not greater than the term of the obligations, towards payment of those obligations any part or any combination of the following: (i) net revenues of all or part of any redevelopment project; (ii) taxes levied and collected on any or all real property in the municipality; (iii) the full faith and credit of the municipality; (iv) a mortgage on part or all of the redevelopment project; or (v) any other taxes or anticipated receipts that the municipality may lawfully pledge.
    The obligations may be issued in one or more series bearing interest at a rate or rates that the corporate authorities of the municipality determine by ordinance. The obligations shall bear a date or dates, mature at a time or times, not exceeding 20 years from their respective issue dates, be in a denomination, carry registration privileges, be executed in a manner, be payable in a medium of payment at a place or places, contain covenants, terms and conditions, and be subject to redemption as the ordinance provides. Obligations issued under this Law may be sold at public or private sale at a price determined by the corporate authority of the municipality. No referendum approval of the electors shall be required as a condition for the issuance of obligations under this Division, except as provided in this Section.
    If the municipality authorizes issuance of obligations under the authority of this Division secured by the full faith and credit of the municipality, which obligations are other than obligations that may be issued under home rule powers provided by Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution, or pledges taxes levied and collected on real property in the municipality or pledges the full faith and credit of the municipality, the ordinance authorizing the issuance of those obligations or pledging those taxes or the municipality's full faith and credit shall be published within 10 days after the ordinance has been passed in one or more newspapers with general circulation within that municipality. The publication of the ordinance shall be accompanied by a notice of (i) the specific number of voters required to sign a petition requesting the question of the issuance of those obligations or pledging taxes to be submitted to the electors, (ii) the time in which the petition must be filed, and (iii) the date of the prospective referendum. The municipal clerk shall provide a petition form to any individual requesting one.
    If no petition is filed with the municipal clerk, as provided in this Section, within 30 days after the publication of the ordinance, the ordinance shall become effective. If, however, within that 30 day period, a petition is filed with the municipal clerk, signed by electors numbering not less than 10% of the number of registered voters in the municipality, asking that the question of issuing obligations using full faith and credit of the municipality as security for the cost of paying for redevelopment project costs, or of pledging taxes for the payment of those obligations, or both, be submitted to the electors of the municipality, the corporate authorities of the municipality shall call a special election in the manner provided by law to vote upon that question, or, if a general, State or municipal election is to be held within a period of not less than 30 or more than 90 days from the date the petition is filed, shall submit the question at that general, State or municipal election. If it appears upon the canvass of the election by the corporate authorities that a majority of electors voting upon the question voted in favor of the question, the ordinance shall be effective, but if a majority of the electors voting upon the question are not in favor of the question, the ordinance shall not take effect.
    The ordinance authorizing the obligations may provide that the obligations shall contain a recital that they are issued under this Law. The recital shall be conclusive evidence of their validity and of the regularity of their issuance.
    In the event the municipality authorizes issuance of obligations under this Section secured by the full faith and credit of the municipality, the ordinance authorizing the obligations may provide for the levy and collection of a direct annual tax upon all taxable property within the municipality sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the obligations as they mature. The levy may be in addition to and exclusive of the maximum of all other taxes authorized to be levied by the municipality. The levy, however, shall be abated to the extent that moneys from other sources are available for payment of the obligations and the municipality certifies the amount of those moneys available to the county clerk.
    A certified copy of the ordinance shall be filed with the county clerk of each county in which any portion of the municipality is situated, and shall constitute the authority for the extension and collection of the taxes to be deposited in the special tax allocation fund.
    A municipality may also issue its obligations to refund, in whole or in part, obligations previously issued by the municipality under the authority of this Law, whether at or before maturity, except that the last maturity of the refunding obligations shall not be expressed to mature later than December 31 of the year in which the payment to the municipal treasurer as provided in subsection (b) of Section 11-74.6-35 is to be made with respect to ad valorem taxes levied in the twenty-third calendar year after the year in which the ordinance approving the redevelopment project area is adopted.
    If a municipality issues obligations under home rule powers or other legislative authority, the proceeds of which are pledged to pay for redevelopment project costs, the municipality may, if it has followed the procedures in conformance with this Law, retire those obligations from funds in the special tax allocation fund in amounts and in the same manner as if those obligations had been issued under the provisions of this Law.
    No obligations issued under this Law shall be regarded as indebtedness of the municipality issuing the obligations or any other taxing district for the purpose of any limitation imposed by law.
(Source: P.A. 91-474, eff. 11-1-99.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-35

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-35)
    Sec. 11-74.6-35. Ordinance for tax increment allocation financing.
    (a) A municipality, at the time a redevelopment project area is designated, may adopt tax increment allocation financing by passing an ordinance providing that the ad valorem taxes, if any, arising from the levies upon taxable real property within the redevelopment project area by taxing districts and tax rates determined in the manner provided in subsection (b) of Section 11-74.6-40 each year after the effective date of the ordinance until redevelopment project costs and all municipal obligations financing redevelopment project costs incurred under this Act have been paid shall be divided as follows:
        (1) That portion of the taxes levied upon each
    
taxable lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property that is attributable to the lower of the current equalized assessed value or the initial equalized assessed value or the updated initial equalized assessed value of each taxable lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property in the redevelopment project area shall be allocated to and when collected shall be paid by the county collector to the respective affected taxing districts in the manner required by law without regard to the adoption of tax increment allocation financing.
        (2) That portion, if any, of those taxes that is
    
attributable to the increase in the current equalized assessed value of each taxable lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property in the redevelopment project area, over and above the initial equalized assessed value or the updated initial equalized assessed value of each property in the project area, shall be allocated to and when collected shall be paid by the county collector to the municipal treasurer who shall deposit that portion of those taxes into a special fund called the special tax allocation fund of the municipality for the purpose of paying redevelopment project costs and obligations incurred in the payment of those costs and obligations. In any county with a population of 3,000,000 or more that has adopted a procedure for collecting taxes that provides for one or more of the installments of the taxes to be billed and collected on an estimated basis, the municipal treasurer shall be paid for deposit in the special tax allocation fund of the municipality, from the taxes collected from estimated bills issued for property in the redevelopment project area, the difference between the amount actually collected from each taxable lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property within the redevelopment project area and an amount determined by multiplying the rate at which taxes were last extended against the taxable lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property in the manner provided in subsection (b) of Section 11-74.6-40 by the initial equalized assessed value or the updated initial equalized assessed value of the property divided by the number of installments in which real estate taxes are billed and collected within the county, provided that the payments on or before December 31, 1999 to a municipal treasurer shall be made only if each of the following conditions are met:
            (A) The total equalized assessed value of the
        
redevelopment project area as last determined was not less than 175% of the total initial equalized assessed value.
            (B) Not more than 50% of the total equalized
        
assessed value of the redevelopment project area as last determined is attributable to a piece of property assigned a single real estate index number.
            (C) The municipal clerk has certified to the
        
county clerk that the municipality has issued its obligations to which there has been pledged the incremental property taxes of the redevelopment project area or taxes levied and collected on any or all property in the municipality or the full faith and credit of the municipality to pay or secure payment for all or a portion of the redevelopment project costs. The certification shall be filed annually no later than September 1 for the estimated taxes to be distributed in the following year.
    The conditions of paragraphs (A) through (C) do not apply after December 31, 1999 to payments to a municipal treasurer made by a county with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants that has adopted an estimated billing procedure for collecting taxes. If a county that has adopted the estimated billing procedure makes an erroneous overpayment of tax revenue to the municipal treasurer, then the county may seek a refund of that overpayment. The county shall send the municipal treasurer a notice of liability for the overpayment on or before the mailing date of the next real estate tax bill within the county. The refund shall be limited to the amount of the overpayment.
    (b) It is the intent of this Act that a municipality's own ad valorem tax arising from levies on taxable real property be included in the determination of incremental revenue in the manner provided in paragraph (b) of Section 11-74.6-40.
    (c) If a municipality has adopted tax increment allocation financing for a redevelopment project area by ordinance and the county clerk thereafter certifies the total initial equalized assessed value or the total updated initial equalized assessed value of the taxable real property within such redevelopment project area in the manner provided in paragraph (a) or (b) of Section 11-74.6-40, each year after the date of the certification of the total initial equalized assessed value or the total updated initial equalized assessed value until redevelopment project costs and all municipal obligations financing redevelopment project costs have been paid, the ad valorem taxes, if any, arising from the levies upon the taxable real property in the redevelopment project area by taxing districts and tax rates determined in the manner provided in paragraph (b) of Section 11-74.6-40 shall be divided as follows:
        (1) That portion of the taxes levied upon each
    
taxable lot, block, tract or parcel of real property that is attributable to the lower of the current equalized assessed value or the initial equalized assessed value, or the updated initial equalized assessed value of each parcel if the updated initial equalized assessed value of that parcel has been certified in accordance with Section 11-74.6-40, whichever has been most recently certified, of each taxable lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property existing at the time tax increment allocation financing was adopted in the redevelopment project area, shall be allocated to and when collected shall be paid by the county collector to the respective affected taxing districts in the manner required by law without regard to the adoption of tax increment allocation financing.
        (2) That portion, if any, of those taxes that is
    
attributable to the increase in the current equalized assessed value of each taxable lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property in the redevelopment project area, over and above the initial equalized assessed value of each property existing at the time tax increment allocation financing was adopted in the redevelopment project area, or the updated initial equalized assessed value of each parcel if the updated initial equalized assessed value of that parcel has been certified in accordance with Section 11-74.6-40, shall be allocated to and when collected shall be paid to the municipal treasurer, who shall deposit those taxes into a special fund called the special tax allocation fund of the municipality for the purpose of paying redevelopment project costs and obligations incurred in the payment thereof.
    (d) The municipality may pledge in the ordinance the funds in and to be deposited in the special tax allocation fund for the payment of redevelopment project costs and obligations. No part of the current equalized assessed value of each property in the redevelopment project area attributable to any increase above the total initial equalized assessed value or the total initial updated equalized assessed value of the property, shall be used in calculating the general State aid formula, provided for in Section 18-8 of the School Code, or the evidence-based funding formula, provided for in Section 18-8.15 of the School Code, until all redevelopment project costs have been paid as provided for in this Section.
    Whenever a municipality issues bonds for the purpose of financing redevelopment project costs, that municipality may provide by ordinance for the appointment of a trustee, which may be any trust company within the State, and for the establishment of any funds or accounts to be maintained by that trustee, as the municipality deems necessary to provide for the security and payment of the bonds. If the municipality provides for the appointment of a trustee, the trustee shall be considered the assignee of any payments assigned by the municipality under that ordinance and this Section. Any amounts paid to the trustee as assignee shall be deposited into the funds or accounts established under the trust agreement, and shall be held by the trustee in trust for the benefit of the holders of the bonds. The holders of those bonds shall have a lien on and a security interest in those funds or accounts while the bonds remain outstanding and unpaid. Upon retirement of the bonds, the trustee shall pay over any excess amounts held to the municipality for deposit in the special tax allocation fund.
    When the redevelopment projects costs, including without limitation all municipal obligations financing redevelopment project costs incurred under this Law, have been paid, all surplus funds then remaining in the special tax allocation fund shall be distributed by being paid by the municipal treasurer to the municipality and the county collector; first to the municipality in direct proportion to the tax incremental revenue received from the municipality, but not to exceed the total incremental revenue received from the municipality, minus any annual surplus distribution of incremental revenue previously made. Any remaining funds shall be paid to the county collector who shall immediately distribute that payment to the taxing districts in the redevelopment project area in the same manner and proportion as the most recent distribution by the county collector to the affected districts of real property taxes from real property situated in the redevelopment project area.
    Upon the payment of all redevelopment project costs, retirement of obligations and the distribution of any excess moneys under this Section, the municipality shall adopt an ordinance dissolving the special tax allocation fund for the redevelopment project area and terminating the designation of the redevelopment project area as a redevelopment project area. Thereafter the tax levies of taxing districts shall be extended, collected and distributed in the same manner applicable before the adoption of tax increment allocation financing. Municipality shall notify affected taxing districts prior to November if the redevelopment project area is to be terminated by December 31 of that same year.
    Nothing in this Section shall be construed as relieving property in a redevelopment project area from being assessed as provided in the Property Tax Code or as relieving owners of that property from paying a uniform rate of taxes, as required by Section 4 of Article IX of the Illinois Constitution.
(Source: P.A. 102-558, eff. 8-20-21.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-37

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-37)
    Sec. 11-74.6-37. Cancellation and repayment of tax benefits. Any tax abatement or benefit granted by a taxing district under an agreement entered into under this Act to a private individual or entity for the purpose of originating, locating, maintaining, rehabilitating, or expanding a business facility shall be cancelled if the individual or entity relocated its entire facility in violation of the agreement, and the amount of the abatements or tax benefits granted before the cancellation shall be repaid to the taxing district within 30 days, as provided in Section 18-183 of the Property Tax Code.
(Source: P.A. 89-591, eff. 8-1-96.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-40

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-40)
    Sec. 11-74.6-40. Equalized assessed value determination; property tax extension.
    (a) If a municipality by ordinance provides for tax increment allocation financing under Section 11-74.6-35, the county clerk immediately thereafter:
        (1) shall determine the initial equalized assessed
    
value of each parcel of real property in the redevelopment project area, which is the most recently established equalized assessed value of each lot, block, tract or parcel of taxable real property within the redevelopment project area, minus the homestead exemptions under Article 15 of the Property Tax Code; and
        (2) shall certify to the municipality the total
    
initial equalized assessed value of all taxable real property within the redevelopment project area.
    (b) Any municipality that has established a vacant industrial buildings conservation area may, by ordinance passed after the adoption of tax increment allocation financing, provide that the county clerk immediately thereafter shall again determine:
        (1) the updated initial equalized assessed value of
    
each lot, block, tract or parcel of real property, which is the most recently ascertained equalized assessed value of each lot, block, tract or parcel of real property within the vacant industrial buildings conservation area; and
        (2) the total updated initial equalized assessed
    
value of all taxable real property within the redevelopment project area, which is the total of the updated initial equalized assessed value of all taxable real property within the vacant industrial buildings conservation area.
    The county clerk shall certify to the municipality the total updated initial equalized assessed value of all taxable real property within the industrial buildings conservation area.
    (c) After the county clerk has certified the total initial equalized assessed value or the total updated initial equalized assessed value of the taxable real property in the area, for each taxing district in which a redevelopment project area is situated, the county clerk or any other official required by law to determine the amount of the equalized assessed value of all taxable property within the district for the purpose of computing the percentage rate of tax to be extended upon taxable property within the district, shall in every year that tax increment allocation financing is in effect determine the total equalized assessed value of taxable property in a redevelopment project area by including in that amount the lower of the current equalized assessed value or the certified total initial equalized assessed value or, if the total of updated equalized assessed value has been certified, the total updated initial equalized assessed value of all taxable real property in the redevelopment project area. After he has certified the total initial equalized assessed value he shall in the year of that certification, if tax rates have not been extended, and in every subsequent year that tax increment allocation financing is in effect, determine the amount of equalized assessed value of taxable property in a redevelopment project area by including in that amount the lower of the current total equalized assessed value or the certified total initial equalized assessed value or, if the total of updated initial equalized assessed values have been certified, the total updated initial equalized assessed value of all taxable real property in the redevelopment project area.
    (d) The percentage rate of tax determined shall be extended on the current equalized assessed value of all property in the redevelopment project area in the same manner as the rate per cent of tax is extended to all other taxable property in the taxing district. The method of extending taxes established under this Section shall terminate when the municipality adopts an ordinance dissolving the special tax allocation fund for the redevelopment project area. This Law shall not be construed as relieving property owners within a redevelopment project area from paying a uniform rate of taxes upon the current equalized assessed value of their taxable property as provided in the Property Tax Code.
(Source: P.A. 95-644, eff. 10-12-07.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-45

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-45)
    Sec. 11-74.6-45. Expenditure of certain revenues.
    (a) Revenues received by the municipality from any property, building or facility owned, leased or operated by the municipality or any agency or authority established by the municipality may be used to pay redevelopment project costs, or reduce outstanding obligations of the municipality incurred under this Law for redevelopment project costs. The municipality may deposit those revenues into a special tax allocation fund. The fund shall be held by the municipal treasurer or other person designated by the municipality. Revenue received by the municipality from the sale or other disposition of real property acquired by the municipality with the proceeds of obligations funded by tax increment allocation financing shall be deposited by the municipality into the special tax allocation fund.
    (b) (Blank).
(Source: P.A. 91-474, eff. 11-1-99.)

65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-50

    (65 ILCS 5/11-74.6-50)
    Sec. 11-74.6-50. Report; sunset of authority. On or before the date which is 60 months following the date on which this amendatory Act of 1994 becomes law, the Department shall submit to the General Assembly a report detailing the number of redevelopment project areas that have been established, the number and type of jobs created or retained therein, the aggregate amount of tax increment incentives provided, the aggregate amount of private investment produced therein, the amount of tax increment revenue produced and available for expenditure within the tax increment financing districts and such additional information as the Department may determine to be relevant.
    On or after January 1, 2012 the authority granted hereunder to municipalities to establish redevelopment project areas and to adopt tax increment allocation financing in connection therewith shall expire unless the General Assembly shall have authorized municipalities to continue to exercise said powers.
(Source: P.A. 96-1220, eff. 7-23-10.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 75

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 75 heading)
LEASE, SALE AND TRANSFER OF PUBLIC PROPERTY

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 75

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 75 heading)
DIVISION 75. LEASE OF SPACE AROUND
MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS

65 ILCS 5/11-75-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-75-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-75-1)
    Sec. 11-75-1. Every municipality has the power to lease the space above and around buildings located on land owned or otherwise held by the municipality to any person for any term not exceeding 99 years.
    Every municipality has the power to lease, in the same manner and for a similar term, any space over any street, alley, or other public place, in the municipality, more than 12 feet above the level of the street, alley, or other public place, to the person who owns the fee or a leasehold estate, for a term not less than that of the proposed lease, in the property on both sides of the portion of the street, alley, or other public place so to be leased, whenever the corporate authorities of the municipality are of the opinion that that space is not needed for street, alley, or other public purpose, and that the public interest will be subserved by such leasing. The leasing of such a space shall be authorized by ordinance. In this ordinance the lease and its terms shall be set forth with reasonable certainty.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-75-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-75-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-75-2)
    Sec. 11-75-2. The lease provided for in Section 11-75-1 by its terms shall specify the purpose for which the leased space may be used. If the purpose is to erect in the space a building above or around a building owned by the municipality, the lease (1) shall contain a reasonably accurate description of the building to be erected and of the manner in which it shall be imposed upon or around the existing building of the municipality, (2) shall contain a provision granting to the lessor municipality the option of renting for municipal use from the lessee any part of the building to be erected and stating the terms upon which this option may be exercised as well as the rent which, after exercise of this option, shall be paid by the municipality, and (3) shall contain a provision granting to the municipality the option to purchase for municipal use the entire building to be erected in the space leased and stating the terms upon which this option may be exercised and the price which shall be paid for the building by the municipality in the event it exercises its option to purchase.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-75-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-75-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-75-3)
    Sec. 11-75-3. Any building erected in the space leased, by exercise of the power granted by Section 11-75-1, which is above or around buildings located on land owned or otherwise held by the municipality shall be operated, as far as practicable, separately and apart from any building owned or operated by the municipality. No liability shall in any manner attach to the municipality by reason of the erection or operation of the building in the space so leased.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-75-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-75-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-75-4)
    Sec. 11-75-4. Such lease shall be signed in the name of the municipality by the mayor or president and shall be attested by the municipal clerk under the corporate seal. The lease shall also be executed by the lessee in such manner as may be necessary to bind him. After being so executed, the lease shall be duly acknowledged and thereupon shall be recorded in the office of the recorder of the county in which is located the land involved in the lease.
(Source: P.A. 83-358.)

65 ILCS 5/11-75-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-75-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-75-5)
    Sec. 11-75-5. If, in the judgment of the corporate authorities, the public interest requires that any building erected in the leased space be removed so that a street, alley, or public place may be restored to its original condition, the lessor municipality may condemn the lessee's interest in the leased space by proceeding in the manner provided for the exercise of the right of eminent domain under the Eminent Domain Act. After payment of such damages as may be fixed in the condemnation proceedings, the municipality may remove all buildings or other structures from the leased space and restore the buildings adjoining the leased space to their original condition.
(Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 76

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 76 heading)
DIVISION 76. SALE OR LEASE OF REAL OR
PERSONAL PROPERTY

65 ILCS 5/11-76-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-76-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-76-1)
    Sec. 11-76-1. Any city or village incorporated under any general or special law which acquires or holds any real estate for any purpose whatsoever, except real estate granted to a municipality as commons by a grant which has been confirmed by the government of the United States, has the power to lease the real estate for any term not exceeding 99 years, and to convey the real estate when, in the opinion of the corporate authorities, the real estate is no longer necessary, appropriate, required for the use of, profitable to, or for the best interests of the city or village. This power shall be exercised by an ordinance passed by three-fourths of the corporate authorities of the city or village then holding office, at any regular meeting or at any special meeting called for that purpose. However, the corporate authorities have the power to authorize any municipal officer to make leases for terms not exceeding 2 years in such manner as they may determine. The disposition of real estate acquired pursuant to Section 6 of the "Urban Community Conservation Act", approved July 13, 1953, as heretofore and hereafter amended, and acquired pursuant to Sections 12, 22 and 31 of the "Urban Renewal Consolidation Act of 1961", enacted by the Seventy-Second General Assembly, and acquired pursuant to Division 11-11 by a municipality as the Local Public Agency under an urban renewal project as defined therein, shall be exempt from the requirements of this section.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3425.)

65 ILCS 5/11-76-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-76-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-76-2)
    Sec. 11-76-2. An ordinance directing a sale, or a lease of real estate for any term in excess of 20 years, shall specify the location of the real estate, the use thereof, and such conditions with respect to further use of the real estate as the corporate authorities may deem necessary and desirable to the public interest. Before the corporate authorities of a city or village make a sale, by virtue of such an ordinance, notice of the proposal to sell shall be published once each week for 3 successive weeks in a daily or weekly paper published in the city or village, or if there is none, then in some paper published in the county in which the city or village is located. The first publication shall be not less than 30 days before the day provided in the notice for the opening of bids for the real estate. The notice shall contain an accurate description of the property, state the purpose for which it is used and at what meeting the bids will be considered and opened, and shall advertise for bids therefor. All such bids shall be opened only at a regular meeting of the corporate authorities. The corporate authorities may accept the high bid or any other bid determined to be in the best interest of the city or village by a vote of 3/4 of the corporate authorities then holding office, but by a majority vote of those holding office, they may reject any and all bids. The consideration for such a sale may include but need not be limited to the provision of off-street parking facilities by the purchaser, which parking facilities may be made part of the municipal parking system. Such consideration also may include the provision of other public facilities by the purchaser.
    Before the corporate authorities of the city or village make a lease of real estate for a term in excess of 20 years, they shall give notice of intent to adopt such an ordinance. The notice must be published at least once in a daily or weekly newspaper published in the city or village, and if there is none, then in some paper published in the county in which the city or village is located. The publication must be not less than 15 nor more than 30 days before the date on which it is proposed to adopt such an ordinance. The notice must contain an accurate description of the property, state the purpose for which it is used and the restrictions upon the proposed use of the property to be leased. The corporate authorities may negotiate the consideration and terms of such lease. Such consideration may include the provision of off-street parking facilities by the lessee, which parking facilities may be made part of the municipal parking system. Such consideration also may include the provision of other public facilities by the lessee on the real estate acquired. The corporate authorities may contract with the lessee for the use of a portion of a structure or improvement to be constructed on the real estate leased.
    If such real estate is utilized in part for private use and in part for public use, those portions of the improvements devoted to private use are fully taxable. The land shall be exempt from taxation to the extent that the uses thereon are public and taxable to the extent that the uses are private. The taxable portion of the land is that percentage of the land's total assessed valuation that the private development thereon bears to the total development thereon. Nothing in this Section prevents the corporate authorities from determining to sell or lease such property to the highest responsible bidder. The corporate authorities may provide by ordinance for the procedure to be followed in securing bids for the sale or lease of the subject property. The disposition of real estate acquired pursuant to (a) Section 6 of the "Urban Community Conservation Act", approved July 13, 1953, as now or hereafter amended, (b) Sections 12, 22 and 31 of the "Urban Renewal Consolidation Act of 1961", approved August 15, 1961, as now or hereafter amended, or (c) Division 11 of this Article by a municipality as the Local Public Agency under an urban renewal program as defined therein, is exempt from the requirements of this Section. Additionally, leases to persons or corporations of municipally-owned or operated airport lands, buildings, structures or other facilities for the shelter, servicing, manufacturing and repair of aircraft, aircraft parts or accessories, or for receiving and discharging passengers and, or cargo, are exempt from the requirements of this Section.
(Source: Laws 1968, p. 519.)

65 ILCS 5/11-76-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-76-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-76-3)
    Sec. 11-76-3. When the ordinance has been adopted and the consideration paid or secured, as provided in Section 11-76-2, the mayor, or president, and the municipal clerk, may convey the real estate and transfer it, by proper deed of conveyance, stating therein the consideration therefor, with the seal of the city or village.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 3435.)

65 ILCS 5/11-76-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-76-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-76-4)
    Sec. 11-76-4. Whenever a city or village incorporated under any general or special law, other than a city or village of 500,000 or more population, owns any personal property which in the opinion of a simple majority of the corporate authorities then holding office, is no longer necessary or useful to, or for the best interests of the city or village, such a majority of the corporate authorities then holding office, at any regular meeting or at any special meeting called for that purpose, (1) by ordinance may authorize the sale of that personal property in such manner as they may designate, with or without advertising the sale, or (2) may authorize any municipal officer to convert that personal property into some other form that is useful to the city or village by using the material in the personal property, or (3) may authorize any municipal officer to convey or turn in any specified article of personal property as part payment on a new purchase of any similar article. However, no article shall be turned in as part of the purchase price on any purchase except upon receipt of competitive bids, in such manner as may be prescribed by ordinance, after notice to all bidders that the article will be turned over as part of the purchase price.
    In cities or villages of 500,000 or more population, the sale of any such personal property shall be governed by the provisions of Division 10 of Article 8.
(Source: P.A. 88-355.)

65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-76-4.1)
    Sec. 11-76-4.1. Sale of surplus real estate. The corporate authorities of a municipality by resolution may authorize the sale or public auction of surplus public real estate. The value of the real estate shall be determined by a written MAI certified appraisal or by a written certified appraisal of a State certified or licensed real estate appraiser. The appraisal shall be available for public inspection. The resolution may direct the sale to be conducted by the staff of the municipality; by listing with local licensed real estate agencies, in which case the terms of the agent's compensation shall be included in the resolution; or by public auction. The resolution shall be published at the first opportunity following its passage in a newspaper published in the municipality or, if none, then in a newspaper published in the county where the municipality is located. The resolution shall also contain pertinent information concerning the size, use, and zoning of the real estate and the terms of sale. The corporate authorities may accept any contract proposal determined by them to be in the best interest of the municipality by a vote of two-thirds of the corporate authorities then holding office, but in no event at a price less than 80% of the appraised value.
(Source: P.A. 88-355; 89-78, eff. 6-30-95.)

65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-76-4.2)
    Sec. 11-76-4.2. Surplus property; alternative method of sale.
    (a) This Section applies to any municipality with a population of less than 20,000 which is situated wholly or partially within a county that has an unemployment rate, as determined by the Illinois Department of Employment Security, higher than the national unemployment average, as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor, for at least one month during the 6 months preceding the adoption of a resolution to sell real estate under this Section.
    (b) If a municipality has either (1) adopted an ordinance to sell surplus real estate under Section 11-76-2 and has received no bid on a particular parcel or (2) adopted a resolution to sell surplus real estate under Section 11-76-4.1 and has received no acceptable offer on a particular parcel within 6 months after adoption of the resolution, then that parcel of surplus real estate may be sold in the manner set forth in subsection (c) of this Section.
    (c) If the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of this Section are met, then the corporate authorities may, by resolution, authorize the sale of a parcel of surplus public real estate in either of the following manners: (1) by the staff of the municipality; (2) by listing with local licensed real estate agencies; or (3) by public auction. The terms of the sale, the compensation of the agent, if any, the time and the place of the auction, if applicable, a legal description of the property and its size, use and zoning shall be included in the resolution. The resolution shall be published once each week for 3 successive weeks in a daily or weekly newspaper published in the municipality or, if none, in a newspaper published in the county in which the municipality is located. No sale may be conducted until at least 30 days after the first publication. The corporate authorities may accept any offer or bid determined by them to be in the best interest of the municipality by a vote of three-fourths of the corporate authorities then holding office.
(Source: P.A. 86-331.)

65 ILCS 5/11-76-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-76-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-76-5)
    Sec. 11-76-5. If, in the opinion of the corporate authorities of a municipality with a population not exceeding 100,000 which is situated upon the banks of a navigable river, the land owned by the municipality for the purpose of a public landing or public levee, is not immediately required for that purpose, the municipality may lease, for a period not exceeding 25 years, such parts of the landing or levee as the corporate authorities think best, for the purpose of erecting manufactories, warehouses, or grain elevators thereon.
    No lease specified in this section shall take effect until approved by a resolution or ordinance of the corporate authorities of the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-76-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-76-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-76-6)
    Sec. 11-76-6. The corporate authorities of each municipality may enter into a lease for a period of not to exceed 5 years for such equipment and machinery as may be required for corporate purposes when authorized by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the corporate authorities.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 2841.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 76.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 76.1 heading)
DIVISION 76.1. PURCHASE OR LEASE OF REAL OR
PERSONAL PROPERTY

65 ILCS 5/11-76.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-76.1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-76.1-1)
    Sec. 11-76.1-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality having a population of less than 500,000 inhabitants have the power by ordinance adopted by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the elected corporate authorities then holding office:
    (i) To purchase or lease real or personal property for public purposes pursuant to contracts or leases which provide for the consideration for such purchase or lease to be paid in annual installments during a period not exceeding 20 years;
    (ii) To lease as lessee and to purchase real property or personal property for public purposes pursuant to a lease or purchase agreement which lease or purchase agreement may provide that the municipality may, at its option, purchase the property which is subject to the agreement or lease upon terms wherein payments previously made, or a portion of them, are deducted from the purchase price of the property as provided for in such lease or agreement.
    A municipality, having adopted and filed with the municipal clerk such installment or lease agreement, executed by officers of the municipality, may issue debt certificates to any person either in lieu of or in evidence of the amounts payable under such lease or installment agreement. Such certificates may contain such terms as are provided for the issuance of bonds generally under Section 10 of the Local Government Debt Reform Act, as now or hereafter amended, except to the extent such terms expressly conflict with limitations set forth in this Division. Cash proceeds received upon issuance of such certificates shall be duly applied to the acquisition and construction and payment for the real or personal property which is the subject of such installment or lease agreement.
(Source: P.A. 85-1419.)

65 ILCS 5/11-76.1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-76.1-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-76.1-2)
    Sec. 11-76.1-2. Whenever and as often as a municipality enters into a lease or purchase agreement, the governing body of such municipality shall provide by ordinance for the levy and collection of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the annual installments or rent provided for by any such lease or agreement as and when it becomes due and payable. A certified copy of the lease or agreement as entered into by the municipality and a certified copy of the tax levy ordinance of such municipality providing for the levy and collection of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the annual installments of such lease or agreement shall be filed in the office of the County Clerk of each county in which any portion of the territory of such municipality is situated, which certified copies shall constitute the authority for the clerk or clerks in each case to extend the taxes annually necessary to pay the annual installments payable under any such lease or agreement as and when the same become due and payable.
    Upon such filing in the office of the County Clerk, or clerks, of the proper county, it shall be the duty of such County Clerk, or clerks, to ascertain the rate per cent which, upon the value of all property subject to taxation within the municipality as that property is assessed or equalized by the Department of Revenue will produce a net amount of not less than the amount of the annual installments provided for in such lease or agreement. The County Clerk, or clerks, shall thereupon and thereafter annually extend taxes against all of the taxable property contained in that municipality sufficient to pay the annual installments provided for in such lease or agreement. Such tax shall be levied and collected in like manner with the other taxes of such municipality and shall be in addition and in excess of all other taxes now or hereafter authorized to be levied by that municipality. This tax shall not be included within any statutory limitation of rate or amount for that municipality but shall be excluded therefrom and be in addition thereto and in excess thereof. The funds realized from such tax levy shall be set aside for the payment of the annual rent and shall not be disbursed for any other purpose until the annual installment has been paid in full.
    Notwithstanding anything in this Code to the contrary, each municipality may enter into leases and agreements as provided herein and such leases or agreements may be made and the obligation and expense thereunder incurred without making a previous appropriation therefor.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-76.1-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-76.1-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-76.1-3)
    Sec. 11-76.1-3. After the ordinance providing for the lease or purchase of real or personal property has been passed, it shall be published at least twice within 30 days after its passage in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality. The ordinance shall not become effective until 30 days after its second publication.
(Source: P.A. 87-767.)

65 ILCS 5/11-76.1-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-76.1-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-76.1-4)
    Sec. 11-76.1-4. Whenever a petition signed by the electors of any specified municipality equal in number to 10% or more of the total number of registered voters in the municipality, is filed with the municipal clerk of any such municipality which has adopted an ordinance pursuant to the powers granted in Section 11-76.1-1 of this Code, and such petition has been filed with the clerk of the municipality within 30 days of the second publication of the notice required in Section 11-76.1-3 of this Code which notice shall include (1) the specific number of voters required to sign the petition; (2) the time in which the petition must be filed; and (3) the date of the prospective referendum, the corporate authorities shall order the submission of the question to the municipal electors and designate the election at which the question shall be submitted. The municipal clerk shall certify the question to the proper election authority. The municipal clerk shall provide a petition form to any individual requesting one.
    The proposition shall be substantially in the following form:
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Shall the ordinance passed by
the city council (or board of         YES
trustees, etc.)  of  (name of
municipality) on (insert date),   ----------------------------
entitled ............., which
provides (stating the nature of
the proposed ordinance), become       NO
effective?
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    If a majority of the votes cast on the questions are in favor of the proposition, the corporate authorities shall have the authority granted to them by Section 11-76.1-1.
    This amendatory Act of 1975 is not a limit on any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 91-357, eff. 7-29-99.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 76.2

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 76.2 heading)
DIVISION 76.2. EXCHANGE OF REAL ESTATE

65 ILCS 5/11-76.2-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-76.2-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-76.2-1)
    Sec. 11-76.2-1. A public hearing on a proposal to exchange real estate shall be held, pursuant to a 3/4 vote of the members of the corporate authorities of a municipality then holding office. No exchange of real estate shall be made unless such a public hearing is held prior to the agreement being entered into.
(Source: P.A. 81-858.)

65 ILCS 5/11-76.2-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-76.2-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-76.2-2)
    Sec. 11-76.2-2. Upon action being duly adopted pursuant to Section 11-76.2-1 above, a public hearing shall be held by the corporate authorities at a time and place to be designated by them upon such proposal, pursuant to notice of public hearing duly published in a newspaper of general circulation published in said municipality or if no such newspaper is so published then in a newspaper published in the county in which said municipality is wholly or partially situated that has a general circulation in said municipality. Said notice shall be so published not less than 15 days nor more than 30 days prior to the date of the hearing; and shall set forth a legal description of the property or properties to be so exchanged, as well as the property or properties that the municipality is to receive through such exchange, and the proposed terms and conditions otherwise of such exchange.
(Source: P.A. 81-858.)

65 ILCS 5/11-76.2-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-76.2-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-76.2-3)
    Sec. 11-76.2-3. After the conclusion of said public hearing, the corporate authorities of the municipality may by a 3/4 vote of the corporate authorities then holding office authorize the exchange as proposed, or as modified as they may find desirable after the holding of the hearing. In case an exchange is so authorized, the authorization shall be by ordinance, wherein findings shall be made as follows: (1) that the premises to be conveyed by the municipality under such exchange, in the opinion of the city council or board of trustees are no longer needed by the municipality for the public interest; (2) that the premises to be received by the municipality under such exchange will prove useful to the municipality and will be for the public interest; and (3) that the total value of the substitutional premises is approximately equal to or exceeds the value of the premises for which same are being exchanged, as determined by the corporate authorities, taking into consideration the long term best interest of the public.
(Source: P.A. 81-858.)

65 ILCS 5/11-76.2-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-76.2-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-76.2-4)
    Sec. 11-76.2-4. When the ordinance has been adopted, an exchange agreement entered into and consideration secured, as provided under such authorized exchange, the mayor or president, and the municipal clerk, may convey the real estate to be given by the municipality under such exchange and transfer same, by proper deed of conveyance, stating therein the consideration therefor, with the seal of the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 81-858.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 77

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 77 heading)
DIVISION 77. LEASES WITH STATE AND FEDERAL
GOVERNMENTS

65 ILCS 5/11-77-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-77-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-77-1)
    Sec. 11-77-1. The corporate authorities in every municipality, incorporated under any law of this state, have the power, by ordinance:
        (1) To convey, grant, transfer, or sell to the United
    
States of America, or to any proper agency thereof, any real or personal property owned by the municipality, upon such terms as may be agreed upon by the corporate authorities, or in consideration of a grant or loan of money by the United States of America, or any agency thereof, for the construction, extension, or improvement of any public works project or municipal building;
        (2) To lease from the United States of America, or
    
any proper agency thereof, any real or personal property for use for any municipal purpose, for any period of time not exceeding 50 years, with or without an option to buy the property and with or without a clause to the effect that title to the leased property shall vest in the municipality at the expiration of the lease;
        (3) To pay for the use of this leased property in
    
accordance with the terms of the lease; and
        (4) To authorize any municipal official to enter into
    
such a lease and to sign it on behalf of the municipality, and to execute any deed or other evidence of transfer of title on behalf of the municipality, to effect or evidence any exercise of the powers granted by this section.
        Such a lease may be entered into without making a
    
previous appropriation for the expense thereby incurred, notwithstanding the prohibitions contained in Sections 8-1-6 and 8-1-7. An obligation to pay incurred under such a lease shall not be an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation upon municipal indebtedness, but the obligation shall be a current expense of the year in which it is paid.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-77-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-77-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-77-2)
    Sec. 11-77-2. The corporate authorities of each municipality may donate, sell, lease, or convey any land heretofore acquired to the State or any agency thereof, to be used as a site for an armory for the National Guard or Naval Militia, and to acquire land for these purposes. No municipality, however, shall have any power to divert any gift, grant or legacy from the specific purpose designated by any donor.
(Source: P.A. 83-388.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 78

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 78 heading)
DIVISION 78. LEASING PROPERTY FOR SCHOOL
PURPOSES

65 ILCS 5/11-78-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-78-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-78-1)
    Sec. 11-78-1. Any city or village, whether incorporated under a general or special law, which holds any real or personal estate which has been conveyed to it for school or academy purposes by ordinance or resolution of the corporate authorities may convey that real or personal estate to the school officers, authorized to hold it, for the use of the school district in which the real or personal estate is situated, by proper deeds of conveyance executed by the proper officers of the municipality, under the corporate seal thereof.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-78-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-78-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-78-2)
    Sec. 11-78-2. If any real estate conveyed by virtue of Section 11-78-1 ceases at any time to be used for school purposes for a period of 3 years, the school officers, holding the title to the real estate, shall convey the real estate back to the grantor municipality to be by it thereafterwards held, enjoyed, and disposed of as other corporate property. A provision expressing this condition shall be inserted in every deed made by a municipality under Section 11-78-1. Such a reconveyance may be compelled and enforced by any taxpayer of the grantor municipality by proper proceedings to be instituted by him for that purpose.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-78-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-78-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-78-3)
    Sec. 11-78-3. If real or personal estate is under the control of trustees, appointed or elected by virtue of any general or special law of this state, when it is conveyed as specified in Section 11-78-1, the duties of those trustees in relation thereto shall cease, and they shall immediately settle and adjust all matters relating to the trust estate and make a report to the proper authority of their acts. Upon the approval of this report the trustees shall be released and discharged from the further performance of duty in that behalf. All money which may remain in the municipal treasury to the credit of any fund connected with the use of such real or personal estate, while so held by the municipality, shall be used by the municipality for any lawful corporate purpose.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-78-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-78-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-78-4)
    Sec. 11-78-4. When authorized by ordinance, any municipality incorporated under a special charter, holding title to or having an interest in any real estate, may sell and convey the real estate, or the municipality's interest therein, to the trustee of the schools of the township or other county board of school trustees as the case may be in which the real estate is situated, to be used as a school site for the school district in which the real estate is situated. The conveyance shall be made by a proper deed or conveyance, executed by the corporate authorities of the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 79

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 79 heading)
DIVISION 79. PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION LEASES

65 ILCS 5/11-79-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-79-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-79-1)
    Sec. 11-79-1. In addition to all the rights and powers conferred on any municipality under this Code or any other Acts to acquire, under lease or otherwise, any real or personal property for corporate purposes, the corporate authorities in every municipality, incorporated under any law of this state, have the power by ordinance:
    (1) To lease from any public building commission created pursuant to the provisions of the Public Building Commission Act, approved July 5, 1955, as heretofore and hereafter amended, any real or personal property for any of its corporate purposes, for any period of time not exceeding 20 years.
    (2) To pay for the use of the leased property in accordance with the terms of the lease and with the provisions of the Public Building Commission Act, approved July 5, 1955, as heretofore and hereafter amended.
    (3) Such lease may be entered into without making a previous appropriation for the expense thereby incurred, notwithstanding the provisions contained in Sections 8-1-6, 8-1-7 and 8-2-1 through 8-2-8. However, if the corporate authorities of any municipality undertake to pay all or any part of the costs of operating and maintaining the property of a public building commission as authorized in subsection (4) of this section, such expenses of operation and maintenance shall be included in the annual appropriation ordinance of such municipality annually during the term of such undertaking.
    (4) In addition, the corporate authorities in every municipality may undertake, either in the lease with a public building commission or by separate agreement or contract with a public building commission, to pay all or any part of the costs of maintaining and operating the property of a public building commission for any period of time not exceeding 20 years.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 80

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 80 heading)
STREETS AND PUBLIC WAYS

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 80

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 80 heading)
DIVISION 80. GENERAL POWERS OVER
STREETS AND PUBLIC WAYS

65 ILCS 5/11-80-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-80-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-80-1)
    Sec. 11-80-1. All provisions of this Code relating to the control of streets, alleys, sidewalks and all other public ways are subject to the provisions of "The Illinois Vehicle Code", as now and hereafter amended, and the Illinois Highway Code, as now and hereafter amended.
(Source: P.A. 81-840.)

65 ILCS 5/11-80-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-80-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-80-2)
    Sec. 11-80-2. The corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate the use of the streets and other municipal property.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-80-2a

    (65 ILCS 5/11-80-2a) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-80-2a)
    Sec. 11-80-2a. In areas zoned for residential use, the corporate authorities may restrict part of each street for "residents parking only".
(Source: P.A. 79-545.)

65 ILCS 5/11-80-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-80-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-80-3)
    Sec. 11-80-3. The corporate authorities of each municipality may prevent and remove encroachments or obstructions upon the streets and other municipal property.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-80-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-80-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-80-4)
    Sec. 11-80-4. The corporate authorities of each municipality may provide for the lighting of streets and other municipal property.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-80-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-80-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-80-5)
    Sec. 11-80-5. The corporate authorities of each municipality, with the concurrence of two-thirds of all of the alderpersons, trustees or commissioners elected therein, may levy and collect annually, in addition to all other taxes now authorized by law, a tax of not to exceed .05% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of the taxable property in the municipality, to be used exclusively for the purpose of lighting streets. The tax authorized by this Section is in addition to taxes for general corporate purposes authorized by Section 8-3-1.
    The foregoing tax rate limitation, insofar as it is applicable to municipalities of less than 500,000 population, may be increased or decreased under the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/11-80-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-80-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-80-6)
    Sec. 11-80-6. The corporate authorities of each municipality may provide for the cleaning of streets and other municipal property.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-80-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-80-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-80-7)
    Sec. 11-80-7. The corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate the openings in streets and other municipal property for the laying, building, repairing, and removing of gas or water mains and pipes, or sewers, tunnels, and drains and may erect gas lights.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-80-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-80-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-80-8)
    Sec. 11-80-8. The corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate the use of the space over the streets, alleys, other municipal property, and public places of the city, and upon payment of proper compensation, to be fixed by ordinance, may permit the use of the space more than 12 feet above the level of such streets, alleys, property or places, except for purely private uses.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-80-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-80-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-80-9)
    Sec. 11-80-9. The corporate authorities of each municipality may prevent and regulate all amusements and activities having a tendency to annoy or endanger persons or property on the sidewalks, streets, and other municipal property. However, no municipality may prohibit a charitable organization, as defined in Section 2 of the Charitable Games Act, from soliciting for charitable purposes, including solicitations taking place on public roadways from passing motorists, if all of the following requirements are met.
        (1) The persons to be engaged in the solicitation are
    
law enforcement personnel, firefighters, or other persons employed to protect the public safety of a local agency, and that are soliciting solely in an area that is within the service area of that local agency.
        (2) The charitable organization files an application
    
with the municipality having jurisdiction over the location or locations where the solicitation is to occur. The application shall be filed not later than 10 business days before the date that the solicitation is to begin and shall include all of the following:
            (A) The date or dates and times of day when the
        
solicitation is to occur.
            (B) The location or locations where the
        
solicitation is to occur along with a list of 3 alternate locations listed in order of preference.
            (C) The manner and conditions under which the
        
solicitation is to occur.
            (D) Proof of a valid liability insurance policy
        
in the amount of at least $1,000,000 insuring the charity or local agency against bodily injury and property damage arising out of or in connection with the solicitation.
    The municipality shall approve the application within 5 business days after the filing date of the application, but may impose reasonable conditions in writing that are consistent with the intent of this Section and are based on articulated public safety concerns. If the municipality determines that the applicant's location cannot be permitted due to significant safety concerns, such as high traffic volumes, poor geometrics, construction, maintenance operations, or past crash history, then the municipality may deny the application for that location and must approve one of the 3 alternate locations following the order of preference submitted by the applicant on the alternate location list. By acting under this Section, a local agency does not waive or limit any immunity from liability provided by any other provision of law.
    For purposes of this Section, "local agency" means a municipality, special district, fire district, joint powers of authority, or other political subdivision of the State of Illinois.
    A home rule unit may not regulate a charitable organization in a manner that is inconsistent with this Section. This Section is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of powers and functions exercised by the State.
(Source: P.A. 102-982, eff. 7-1-23.)

65 ILCS 5/11-80-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-80-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-80-10)
    Sec. 11-80-10. The corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate and prevent the depositing of ashes, offal, dirt, garbage, or any other offensive matter in, and to prevent injury to streets, alleys, or other municipal property.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-80-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-80-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-80-11)
    Sec. 11-80-11. The corporate authorities of each municipality may provide for and regulate cross-walks, curbs, and gutters. However, after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1973, all new curbs which are provided for by any municipality, and all existing curbs which are a part of any reconstruction, within any block which is contiguous to any highway and in which more than 50% of the territory is devoted to or zoned for business, commercial or industrial use shall comply with this Section. In order to enable persons using wheelchairs to travel freely and without assistance, at each cross-walk a ramp with non-slip surface shall be built into the curb so that the sidewalk and street blend to a common level. Such ramp shall conform to the standards adopted by the Capital Development Board in accordance with the Environmental Barriers Act. Where because of surrounding buildings or other restrictions it is impossible to conform the slope with this requirement, the ramp shall contain a slope with as shallow a rise as possible under the circumstances. In all ramps there shall be a gradual rounding at the bottom of the slope.
(Source: P.A. 86-447.)

65 ILCS 5/11-80-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-80-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-80-12)
    Sec. 11-80-12. The corporate authorities of each municipality may authorize the construction of and may regulate mills, mill-races, and feeders on, through, or across the streets and other municipal property.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-80-13

    (65 ILCS 5/11-80-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-80-13)
    Sec. 11-80-13. The corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate the use of sidewalks, the construction, repair, and use of openings in sidewalks, and all vaults and structures thereon and thereunder, including telephone booths, and may require the owner or occupant of any premises to keep the sidewalks abutting the premises free from snow and other obstructions.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 2430.)

65 ILCS 5/11-80-14

    (65 ILCS 5/11-80-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-80-14)
    Sec. 11-80-14. The corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate and prevent the use of streets, sidewalks, and public property for signs, sign posts, awnings, awning posts, telegraph poles, watering places, racks, posting handbills and advertisements.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-80-15

    (65 ILCS 5/11-80-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-80-15)
    Sec. 11-80-15. Street advertising; adult entertainment advertising.
    (a) The corporate authorities of each municipality may license street advertising by means of billboards, sign boards, and signs and may regulate the character and control the location of billboards, sign boards, and signs upon vacant property and upon buildings.
    (b) The corporate authorities of each municipality may further regulate the character and control the location of adult entertainment advertising placed on billboards, sign boards, and signs upon vacant property and upon buildings that are within 1,000 feet of the property boundaries of schools, day care centers, cemeteries, public parks, and places of religious worship.
    For the purposes of this subsection, "adult entertainment" means entertainment provided by an adult bookstore, striptease club, or pornographic movie theater whose business is the commercial sale, dissemination, or distribution of sexually explicit materials, shows, or other exhibitions.
(Source: P.A. 89-605, eff. 8-2-96.)

65 ILCS 5/11-80-16

    (65 ILCS 5/11-80-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-80-16)
    Sec. 11-80-16. The corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate and prohibit the exhibition or carrying of banners, signs, placards, advertisements, or handbills on the sidewalks, streets, or other municipal property.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-80-17

    (65 ILCS 5/11-80-17) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-80-17)
    Sec. 11-80-17. The corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate and prevent the flying of flags, banners, or signs across streets or from houses.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-80-18

    (65 ILCS 5/11-80-18) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-80-18)
    Sec. 11-80-18. The corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate the numbering of buildings and lots. No change in the numbering of buildings and lots shall be effective until 30 days after the election authorities having jurisdiction in the area in which such numbering is changed and the post office branch serving that area have been notified by the corporate authority initiating such action of the change in writing by certified or registered mail.
(Source: P.A. 80-398.)

65 ILCS 5/11-80-19

    (65 ILCS 5/11-80-19) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-80-19)
    Sec. 11-80-19. The corporate authorities of each municipality may name originally and then may change the name of any street, avenue, alley, or other public place. No change in the name of any street, avenue, alley or other public place shall be effective until 30 days after the election authorities having jurisdiction in the area in which the name of the public place is changed and the post office branch serving that area have been notified by the corporate authority initiating such action of the change in writing by certified or registered mail.
(Source: P.A. 80-398.)

65 ILCS 5/11-80-20

    (65 ILCS 5/11-80-20) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-80-20)
    Sec. 11-80-20. The corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate traffic and sales upon the streets, sidewalks, public places, and municipal property.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-80-21

    (65 ILCS 5/11-80-21) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-80-21)
    Sec. 11-80-21. The corporate authorities by condemnation or otherwise may extend any street or alley over or across, or may construct any sewer under any railroad track, or through the right-of-way or land of any railroad company. Where no compensation is made to the railroad company, however, the municipality shall restore the railroad track, right-of-way, or land so that its usefulness will not be impaired more than is reasonably necessary.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-80-23

    (65 ILCS 5/11-80-23) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-80-23)
    Sec. 11-80-23. The corporate authorities of each municipality may employ and fix the compensation of persons to serve as school crossing guards, on a part-time basis, by directing traffic and protecting children crossing the streets in going to and from school. The corporate authorities of any municipality may pay such compensation from general corporate funds or may levy, annually, in municipalities having a population of less than 500,000 a special tax for that purpose of not to exceed .02% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all taxable property in that municipality. Such a tax is in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general purposes by Section 8-3-1.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-80-24

    (65 ILCS 5/11-80-24)
    Sec. 11-80-24. Collocation of small wireless facilities.
    (a) A municipality may propose that a small wireless facility be collocated on an existing utility pole within 200 feet of the wireless providers proposed location within its public rights-of-way under paragraph (3) of subsection (d) of Section 15 of the Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act and the entity owning the utility pole shall provide access for that purpose.
    (b) Any fee charged for the use of a utility pole under this Section shall be at the lowest rate charged by the entity owning the utility pole for other wireless providers and shall not exceed the entity's actual costs.
    (c) Nothing in this Section alters anything in Section 15 of the Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act.
(Source: P.A. 102-9, eff. 6-3-21.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 81

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 81 heading)
DIVISION 81. STREET AND BRIDGE TAX

65 ILCS 5/11-81-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-81-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-81-1)
    Sec. 11-81-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality, whether incorporated under the general law or a special charter, which includes wholly within its corporate limits a township or townships, or a road district, may levy, annually, a tax for street and bridge purposes of not to exceed .06% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all taxable property in any township or road district lying wholly within the limits of that municipality. But if, in the opinion of three-fourths of the members elected to the city council or board of trustees of such a municipality, a greater levy for bridge and street purposes is needed, an additional levy may be made of any sum not exceeding .04% of such taxable property. Municipalities having a higher limitation than .10% for street and bridge purposes on July 1, 1967 may continue to levy such higher rate.
    The street and bridge tax authorized by this Section shall be in addition to: (1) any tax that such a municipality is now authorized to levy for street or bridge purposes, and (2) the tax that such a municipality is now authorized to levy upon all property within the municipality, and (3) the amount authorized to be levied for general purposes as provided by Section 8-3-1.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-81-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-81-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-81-2)
    Sec. 11-81-2. The city council of any city and the board of trustees of any village or incorporated town, whether organized under the general law or special charter, which does not correspond to the description set out in Section 11-81-1, may annually levy a tax for street and bridge purposes at a rate of not to exceed .06% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, and may by a three-fourths vote of the members elected to such city council or board of trustees levy an additional tax for street and bridge purposes at a rate of not to exceed .04% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of taxable property within such city, village or incorporated town. Municipalities having a higher limitation than .10% for street and bridge purposes on July 1, 1967 may continue to levy such higher rate. However, if any city, village or incorporated town levying such tax for street and bridge purposes is situated as a whole or in part within any road district in which a tax for road and bridge purposes has also been levied under the authority of Section 6-501 of the "Illinois Highway Code" as the same may from time to time be amended, the county clerk shall as to the taxable property lying within such city, village or incorporated town, reduce and abate from such street and bridge tax levied by the authority of this Section 11-81-2 a rate equivalent to the amount of all road district road and bridge taxes accruing to such city, village or incorporated town in accordance with the provisions of Section 6-507 of the "Illinois Highway Code" as the same may from time to time be amended.
    Such street and bridge tax authorized by this Section 11-81-2 shall be in addition to any tax any such city, village or incorporated town is now authorized to levy for street or bridge purposes and shall be in addition to the tax that such city, village or incorporated town is now authorized to levy upon the aggregate valuation of all property within such city, village or incorporated town, and shall be in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general purposes as provided by Section 8-3-1.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 82

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 82 heading)
DIVISION 82. COST OF OILING STREETS

65 ILCS 5/11-82-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-82-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-82-1)
    Sec. 11-82-1. The corporate authorities of any city or village with a population of less than 20,000 may, for the purpose of oiling the streets or public highways within the corporate limits of the city or village, direct the payment of the costs thereof out of any money in the municipal treasury not otherwise appropriated.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 83

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 83 heading)
DIVISION 83. RESURFACING STREETS BY SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT

65 ILCS 5/11-83-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-83-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-83-1)
    Sec. 11-83-1. In addition to all other means or methods authorized by law for the repair, maintenance, resurfacing, or reconstruction of street pavements, any municipality, by ordinance, may provide for the resurfacing of streets paved by macadam, brick, granite, blocks, asphalt, cement, or other type of pavement, when that pavement becomes disintegrated at the surface or by reason of wear, usage, or lapse of time becomes otherwise inadequate, defective, or imperfect. The municipality, by that ordinance, may provide for the payment of the whole or any part of the cost of the resurfacing of those streets (1) by special taxation of the lots or parcels of land fronting upon those streets, or (2) by special assessment upon the property benefited by the improvement of those streets through the resurfacing, or (3) by apportioning the cost of the resurfacing so that part of the cost will be paid by special assessment upon the property benefited and part of it by appropriation from the fund accumulated through the vehicle tax levied in accordance with the statute for purposes of street and alley improvement or repair.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-83-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-83-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-83-2)
    Sec. 11-83-2. The corporate authorities of any municipality may, of their own motion, pass ordinances providing for the resurfacing of streets as specified in Section 11-83-1, and for the nature, character, and locality, and description thereof. Upon the passage of an ordinance so providing, all proceedings thereafter to be had for the levy and collection of special assessments to defray the cost thereof shall be in accordance with the provisions of Article 9.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 84

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 84 heading)
DIVISION 84. SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR

65 ILCS 5/11-84-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-84-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-84-1)
    Sec. 11-84-1. In addition to any other manner authorized by law, any municipality, by ordinance, may provide for the construction and repair of sidewalks therein, along or upon any streets or part of streets therein. The corporate authorities, by that ordinance, may provide for the payment of the whole or any part of the cost thereof by special taxation of the lots, blocks, tracts, or parcels of land touching upon the line where such a sidewalk is ordered. This special taxation may be either by levying the whole or any part of the cost thereof upon each of the lots, blocks, tracts, or parcels of land touching upon the line of the sidewalk, pro rata, according to their respective values. The values of the lots, blocks, tracts, or parcels of land shall be determined by the last preceding assessment thereof for the purpose of state and county taxation. Or the whole or any part of the cost thereof may be levied upon such lots, blocks, tracts, or parcels of land in proportion to their frontage upon such sidewalk, or in proportion to their superficial area, as may be provided by ordinance ordering the laying down of the sidewalk. In case the ordinance only requires a part of the cost of the sidewalk to be paid by a special tax as provided in this section, the residue of the cost shall be paid out of any fund of the municipality raised by general taxation upon the property in the municipality and not otherwise appropriated. Such a municipality, by one and the same ordinance, may provide for the construction or repair of sidewalks under this article on 2 or more streets, or parts of streets, or on one or both sides of any street or streets, whenever the sidewalks are so connected, or otherwise related, as to constitute a single system of improvement. A duplicate copy of the ordinance, duly certified by law, shall be delivered by the clerk of the municipality to the recorder of deeds of each county in which any part of the property is located not less than 30 days before commencement of any construction by the municipality as specified hereinafter in this Division 84. Each recorder shall record the copy and keep it as part of the permanent records of the office of such recorder. Such special taxes are a lien upon the property against which they are charged from the date upon which a copy of said ordinance is filed or recorded, which lien is discharged when the tax has been paid or the property has been sold pursuant to Section 11-84-5 of this Act.
    When the tax has been fully paid, the corporate authorities of the municipality shall execute and record, in the recorder's office of the county in which the land is located, a release of the lien of the taxes so paid, and shall deliver a copy of the release to the owner of the property.
(Source: P.A. 85-1252.)

65 ILCS 5/11-84-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-84-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-84-2)
    Sec. 11-84-2. Such an ordinance shall define the location of the proposed sidewalk or the sidewalk to be repaired with reasonable certainty, shall prescribe its width, the materials of which it is to be constructed and the manner of its construction, and may provide that the materials and construction shall be under the supervision of and subject to the approval of an officer or board of officers of the municipality to be designated in the ordinance.
    The ordinance shall require all owners of lots, blocks, tracts, or parcels of land touching the line of a proposed sidewalk to construct or repair a sidewalk in front of or touching upon their respective lots, blocks, tracts, or parcels of land in accordance with the specifications of the ordinance, within 30 days after the mailing of notice of the passage of the ordinance, addressed to the party who last paid the general taxes on the respective lots, blocks, tracts, or parcels. In default thereof the municipality may furnish the materials and construct or repair the sidewalk in accordance with the ordinance, or may enter into a contract for the furnishing of the materials and the construction or repair of the sidewalk as hereinafter provided in this Division 84. The cost of such part thereof as may be fixed in the ordinance may be collected as hereinafter provided in this Division 84. The municipality may issue vouchers bearing not to exceed 6% interest annually in payment of these sidewalks, payable solely out of the special tax provided for in this Division 84 when the tax is collected.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-84-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-84-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-84-3)
    Sec. 11-84-3. Such an ordinance may provide that a bill of the costs of the sidewalk, showing the cost of the construction or repair and supervision thereof, shall be made by the officer or board designated by the ordinance to take charge of the construction or repair of the sidewalk, together with a list of the lots, blocks, tracts, or parcels of land touching upon the line of the sidewalk, the names of the parties who last paid the general taxes on the respective lots, blocks, tracts, or parcels and the frontage, superficial area, or assessed value as specified in Section 11-84-1, according as the ordinance may provide for the levy of the cost by the frontage, superficial area or assessed value.
    Thereupon, if the owner of any lot, block, tract, or parcel of land has failed or refused to construct or repair his portion of the sidewalk in accordance with the provisions of the ordinance, the specified officer or board shall proceed to prepare a special tax list against those lots, blocks, tracts or parcels of land in front of or touching upon which the sidewalk has not been constructed or repaired, ascertaining by computation the amount of special taxes and the annual installments thereof to be charged against each of those lots, blocks, tracts, or parcels of land on account of the construction or repair of the sidewalk, according to the rule fixed for the levy of that special tax by the ordinance.
    This special tax list shall be filed in the office of the specified officer or board, and this officer or board shall thereupon issue warrants directed to the municipal collector, or to such officer as may be designated in the ordinance, for the collection of the amount of special tax so ascertained and appearing from this special tax list to be due from the respective lots, blocks, tracts, or parcels of land touching upon the line of the sidewalk. However, the aggregate amount of each special tax shall be divided into 5 annual installments of equal amounts, except that all fractional amounts shall be added to the first installment, so as to leave the remaining installments equal in amount and each a multiple of $100.
    The first installment shall be due and payable on the second day of January next after the date of the first voucher issued on account of the work done, and the second installment one year thereafter, and so on annually until all installments are paid. The specified officer or board shall file in the office of the municipal collector, or such officer as may be designated to collect the tax, a certificate, signed by the officer or secretary of the board preparing the tax list, of the date of the first voucher and of the amount thereof within 30 days after the issuance thereof.
    All the installments shall bear interest as provided in this section until paid, at the rate of not to exceed 6% annually. Interest on assessments shall begin to run from the date of the first voucher issued on account of work done. The interest on each installment shall be payable as follows: On the second day of January next succeeding the date of the first voucher as certified, the interest accrued up to date on all unpaid installments shall be due and payable and it shall be collected with the installment. Thereafter the interest on all unpaid installments shall be payable annually and be due and payable at the same time as the installment maturing in that year and be collected therewith.
    In all cases the municipal collector, or the officer designated to collect the tax, whenever payment is made of any installment, shall collect all interest that is due up to the date of that payment, whether the payment is made at or after maturity. Any person may at any time pay the whole assessment against any lot, block, tract or parcel of land, or any installment thereof, with interest as provided in this section up to the date of payment. The municipal collector, or the officer designated to collect the tax, shall proceed to collect the warrants by mailing a written notice to the address of the party who last paid the general taxes on the respective lots, blocks, tracts, or parcels of land in the list, that the tax list is in his possession for collection. All money so collected shall be immediately paid over by that officer to the municipal treasurer of that municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-84-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-84-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-84-4)
    Sec. 11-84-4. Upon failure to collect the special tax as hereinbefore provided in this Division 84, the municipal collector, or the officer designated to collect the tax on or before the first day of August in each year, shall make a written report of this special tax to such general officer of the county as may be authorized by law to apply for judgment against and sell lands for taxes due the county or state. This report shall also contain an enumeration of (1) all the lots, blocks, tracts, or parcels of land upon which this special tax remains unpaid, (2) the names of the respective owners thereof, so far as the names are known to the collecting officer, (3) the amount due and unpaid upon each lot, block, tract, or parcel and (4) a copy of the ordinance ordering the construction of the sidewalk. This report shall be accompanied by the oath of the officer that the list is a correct return of the lots, blocks, tracts, or parcels of land on which the special tax levied by authority of the municipality for the cost or partial cost, as the case may be, of the sidewalk specified in that ordinance remains due and unpaid, and that the amounts therein stated as due and unpaid, have not been collected, nor any part thereof. This report, when so made, is prima facie evidence that all the forms and requirements of the law in relation to making that return have been complied with, and that the special tax, as mentioned in the report, is due and unpaid.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-84-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-84-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-84-5)
    Sec. 11-84-5. When the specified general officer of the county receives such a report, he shall at once proceed to obtain judgment against the lots, blocks, tracts, or parcels of land enumerated therein for the special tax remaining due and unpaid, in the same manner as may be provided by law for obtaining judgment against land for taxes due and unpaid to the county and state, and in the same manner shall proceed to sell the same for the special tax due and unpaid. In obtaining this judgment, and making this sale, the specified officer shall be governed by the general revenue laws of Illinois, except when otherwise provided in this Division 84. The general revenue laws shall also apply to the execution of certificates of sales and deeds, and to the force and effect of these sales and deeds. All other laws in relation to the enforcement and collection of taxes, and redemption from tax sales, shall apply to proceedings to collect this special tax, except as otherwise provided in this Division 84.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-84-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-84-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-84-6)
    Sec. 11-84-6. Whenever payment of the cost of such sidewalk is required to be made in part by special tax and in part out of any general fund of the municipality, and the owner of a lot, block, tract, or parcel of land constructs or repairs the sidewalk in accordance with the ordinance for its construction or repair the officer or board directed by the ordinance to superintend the construction or repair thereof shall thereupon have issued to that owner, an order on the municipal treasurer for the cost of the construction or repair of the sidewalk, less the amount of special tax chargeable to the lot, block, tract, or parcel of land of that owner on the line of which the sidewalk has been so constructed or repaired.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-84-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-84-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-84-7)
    Sec. 11-84-7. Except as herein otherwise provided for municipalities of more than 500,000 population, all contracts for the construction or repair of sidewalks as provided in this Division 84, when the expense thereof exceeds $1,500, shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder in the following manner: Notice shall be given by the officer or board designated in the ordinance to take charge of the construction or repair and supervision of a sidewalk, by advertisement at least twice, not more than 30 nor less than 15 days in advance of the day of opening the bids, that bids will be received for the construction or repair of that sidewalk in accordance with the ordinance therefor, in one or more newspapers published within the municipality, or if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality. The notice shall state the time of opening the bids. All bids offered shall be accompanied by cash or a check payable to the order of the officer or board having charge of the improvement, and certified by a responsible bank, for an amount which shall not be less than 10% of the aggregate of the bid. All contracts shall be approved by the officer, or the presiding officer of the board, having the supervision of the construction or repair of that sidewalk.
    In municipalities of more than 500,000 population, the letting of contracts for the construction or repair of sidewalks as provided in this Division 84 shall be governed by the provisions of Division 10 of Article 8.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-84-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-84-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-84-8)
    Sec. 11-84-8. If a special tax for the construction or repair of a sidewalk is annulled by the corporate authorities or set aside by any court, a new ordinance may be passed and a new tax may be made and returned. This power to pass a new ordinance providing for a new tax exists only when (1) the prior ordinance was passed under "An Act to provide additional means for the construction of sidewalks in cities, towns and villages," approved April 15, 1875, as amended, or under this Division 84, and (2) when the prior ordinance was merely defective but not void.
    The proceedings therefor shall be the same as in the first instance, and all parties in interest shall have like rights and like powers in relation to any subsequent tax as are hereby given in relation to the first tax. No special tax shall be levied for work already done under a prior ordinance, unless it appears that the work was done in good faith, by the municipality, or under contract duly let and executed, pursuant to an ordinance providing that the sidewalk should be paid for by special tax.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 85

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 85 heading)
DIVISION 85. CERTAIN JOINT MUNICIPAL AND
TOWNSHIP CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

65 ILCS 5/11-85-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-85-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-85-1)
    Sec. 11-85-1. Municipalities lying within one or more townships, or whose boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of a township, have the power to enter into a contract with any township within which the municipality lies, or with any township lying immediately contiguous to the municipality, and such township has the power to enter into a contract with such municipality, for the construction of any public improvement consisting of the construction of any bridge, subway, elevated way, or viaduct which may lie partly within the municipality, and partly outside the municipality and within the township, or consisting of the improvement of the roadway of any highway or street upon and along which runs the line of the corporate limits of the municipality, so that the improvement as proposed would lie partly within the municipality and partly within the township, in the manner authorized in this Division 85.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-85-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-85-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-85-2)
    Sec. 11-85-2. The corporate authorities of such municipality and the commissioner of highways in and for such township, in the manner they agree upon, shall procure (1) detailed plans and specifications of the proposed improvement, (2) a detailed estimate of the cost thereof prepared by a competent engineer, showing the total estimated cost of the improvement, and (3) separate estimates from that engineer of the portions thereof within and without the municipality. As soon as the corporate authorities both of the municipality and of the township approve the plans, specifications, and estimates as a basis for the letting of a contract for the improvement, and as soon as the proportions of the cost thereof are agreed upon by the corporate authorities of the municipality and township, they may proceed jointly to let a contract therefor as provided in this section.
    This contract shall be let only upon competitive bidding, in the manner provided for the letting of contracts by municipalities for the constructing of local improvements under the provisions of Article 9, except that (1) the advertising for bids for the construction of the proposed improvement shall be authorized and made by the corporate authorities of both the municipality and the township, (2) bids for the construction shall be received by those corporate authorities jointly at the time and place agreed upon and stated in the notice for bids, and (3) no contract shall be let except by the approval of the corporate authorities of both the municipality and the township. All contracts shall be signed and executed by the officials of the municipality and of the township who may be vested generally, by law or ordinance, with the duty of the execution of contracts, for and in behalf of the respective bodies, and all bonds for the performance of a contract shall be made payable to those corporate bodies jointly.
    All consents, agreements, and approvals provided for in this Division 85 shall be by writing and when hereby required to be made or given by a municipality, shall be made or given by a resolution of the corporate authorities of the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-85-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-85-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-85-3)
    Sec. 11-85-3. If a municipality desires to pay its proportion of the cost of such an improvement by a special assessment or a special tax upon the property within the municipality benefited by the improvement, either before or after the letting of the contract as provided by Section 11-85-2, it may pass an ordinance providing for the improvement and that the cost thereof shall be paid by a special tax or a special assessment, to be levied upon the municipality and upon the property within the municipality specially benefited by the improvement. The proceedings thereafter for the levy of that special assessment or special tax, and the collection thereof, shall conform to the provisions of Article 9, in so far as the provisions of Article 9 are applicable. It shall be no defense in any proceedings to levy a special assessment or a special tax hereunder that the special assessment or special tax is levied for work previously performed.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-85-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-85-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-85-4)
    Sec. 11-85-4. A municipality participating in the construction of an improvement specified in this Division 85 has jurisdiction over the part thereof lying within the corporate limits of the municipality. The participating township has jurisdiction over that part of the improvement lying outside the municipality and within the township. The municipality and the township may repair, maintain, or reconstruct the portions of the improvement within their respective jurisdictions in the manner provided by law in cases of similar improvements lying wholly within their respective jurisdictions. But nothing contained in this section affects any power otherwise given by law to either the municipality or the township to expend money in the repair, maintenance, or reconstruction of the entire improvement or any part thereof.
    Although parts of the improvements are under separate jurisdictions, the municipality and the township interested may enter into contracts with each other providing for the repair, maintenance, and upkeep, including lighting, of the improvement, apportioning the cost thereof and providing the method of that repair, maintenance, and upkeep, as may be agreed upon between them.
    A township may surrender its jurisdiction over such an improvement to the municipality jointly interested, by agreement made between the corporate authorities of both the municipality and the township. The municipality thus assuming that jurisdiction thereafter shall be chargeable with the repair, maintenance, and upkeep of the part of the improvement so turned over, and may exercise its police powers thereover in like manner as if the improvement lay entirely within the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 86

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 86 heading)
DIVISION 86. MUNICIPAL AND PARK RELATIONSHIP
CONCERNING STREETS

65 ILCS 5/11-86-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-86-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-86-1)
    Sec. 11-86-1. Any city, incorporated town or village may construct and maintain an elevated way in or upon any street, and construct and maintain all necessary approaches, inclines and superstructures, and may by ordinance authorize any commission or board having jurisdiction of a public park or parks to take over, maintain and control any street or way, incline, approach or superstructure therein upon terms fixed by such ordinance.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-86-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-86-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-86-2)
    Sec. 11-86-2. Any city, incorporated town or village may by ordinance duly passed grant to any commission or board having jurisdiction over parks and boulevards the right to take and improve by means of surface or elevated ways for vehicles and pedestrians a street or streets not more than one mile in length in any one instance, and for that purpose to construct, maintain and control all approaches, inclines and superstructures convenient or necessary for the purpose aforesaid.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-86-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-86-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-86-3)
    Sec. 11-86-3. Where any park is located wholly within any city, the city council of such city shall have power by ordinance to extend streets through such park as the needs of the public shall demand. Such needs to be determined by the park commissioners having control thereof.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-86-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-86-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-86-4)
    Sec. 11-86-4. If the street designated in Section 11-86-3 is to be used only for boulevard purposes, it may be extended through such park at the grade of other roadways to be crossed by such street so to be extended within such park in the discretion of the park commissioners having control thereof. If such street is to be used for general traffic purposes, it shall be depressed below the street level within such park, as the park commissioners, having control thereof, shall direct. The cost of the construction and maintenance of such depression shall be borne by the city. No such street or streets shall be extended through any park in any city without the consent and express direction of the park commissioners having control of such park.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 87

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 87 heading)
DIVISION 87. RE-LOCATING WATER COURSES

65 ILCS 5/11-87-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-87-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-87-1)
    Sec. 11-87-1. Whenever in the judgment of the corporate authorities of any city or village it becomes necessary to change or re-locate the channel, course, or bed of any natural or artificial water course or stream within the corporate limits of the city or village, in order to properly lay out, establish, open, alter, widen, extend, grade, pave, or otherwise improve the streets, alleys, avenues, and sidewalks, or any of them in any part of the city or village, the corporate authorities are hereby vested with the power to provide by ordinance for the laying out, establishing, opening, altering, widening, extending, grading, paving, or otherwise improving those streets, alleys, avenues, and sidewalks, or any of them in any such part of the city or village, and by the same ordinance to provide for the changing or re-locating of the channel, course, or bed of any such water course or stream within the corporate limits of the city or village. The entire improvement provided for by such an ordinance shall constitute a local improvement, the cost of which may be paid for by special assessment, by special taxation of contiguous property, or by general taxation, or otherwise, as the corporate authorities by ordinance shall direct, and in providing for such an improvement they may proceed in accordance with the provisions of Article 9.
    In case the corporate authorities re-locate any such channel or water course, the title of the State of Illinois in and to any land artificially made or reclaimed within the corporate limits of any city or village, which prior to the re-location was, but after the re-location is no longer a part of the channel, course, or bed of the natural or artificial water course or stream, shall vest in fee simple absolute, without further act or deed, in the city or village which so re-locates that channel, course, or bed. The State of Illinois shall take the same title and to the same extent in territory in metes and bounds in and to the channel course or bed of the watercourse or stream, after its re-location by the city or village, as it had in the channel course or bed of the watercourse or stream, before its re-location.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-87-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-87-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-87-2)
    Sec. 11-87-2. For the purpose of this Division 87, a water course or stream shall be construed to include all banks, beds, and waters connected with, adjacent, and leading to the watercourse, or stream.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-87-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-87-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-87-3)
    Sec. 11-87-3. Whenever any portion within the corporate limits of a city or village of a fork, branch, arm, canal, or slip terminating within the city or village of any natural or artificial watercourse or stream, or a fork, branch, arm, canal, or slip communicating therewith, has been declared non-navigable by the Congress of the United States of America, or the United States of America has surrendered, relinquished, or abandoned jurisdiction of such a portion thereof as a navigable body of water, and in the judgment of the corporate authorities of the city or village it becomes necessary to fill in all or any part of a portion of such a watercourse or stream in order to properly lay out, establish, open, alter, widen, extend, grade, pave, or otherwise improve streets, avenues, or alleys, or any of them, in any part of the city or village, without the construction of a bridge over or along such a watercourse or stream, the corporate authorities have the power to provide by ordinance for the laying out, establishing, opening, altering, widening, extending, grading, paving, or otherwise improving such streets, avenues, and alleys, or any of them, in that part of the city or village and by the same ordinance to provide for the filling in of the channel, course, or bed of a part or all of any portion of such a watercourse or stream within the corporate limits of the city or village.
    By this ordinance the corporate authorities may provide for taking by eminent domain of so much of the specified portion of such a watercourse or stream as the city or village requires for the purposes of any such street, avenue, or alley and of the rights in such a watercourse or stream of all owners of land adjoining the specified portion of such a watercourse or stream. The entire improvement provided for by this ordinance shall constitute a local improvement, the cost of which may be paid for by special assessment or special taxation of contiguous property or by general taxation, or otherwise, as the corporate authorities shall direct by ordinance. In providing for such an improvement the corporate authorities may proceed in accordance with the provisions of Article 9.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-87-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-87-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-87-4)
    Sec. 11-87-4. The rights, powers, and authority granted in the preceding sections of this Division 87 shall be subject to the provisions of Section 18 of "An Act in relation to the regulation of the rivers, lakes and streams of the State of Illinois," approved June 10, 1911, as heretofore and hereafter amended.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-87-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-87-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-87-5)
    Sec. 11-87-5. Whenever any city or village has changed, altered, or relocated or provides by ordinance to change, alter, or relocate the channel, course, or bed of any natural or artificial watercourse or stream, within the corporate limits of the city or village, and provides by ordinance to lay out, establish, open, alter, widen, extend, grade, pave, construct, or otherwise improve streets, alleys, avenues, sidewalks, viaducts, subway tunnels, or any of them, and any such improvement consists of or requires the taking or damaging of property within one-half mile of any part of the channel, course, or bed of such a natural or artificial course or stream as changed or provided by ordinance to be changed, altered, or relocated, the corporate authorities of the city or village may acquire by condemnation, all property that may be required to enable them to make the improvement.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 88

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 88 heading)
DIVISION 88. GRANT TO PUBLIC AUTHORITY FOR
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

65 ILCS 5/11-88-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-88-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-88-1)
    Sec. 11-88-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may grant to any political subdivision, municipal corporation or public authority of this state with authority to construct and operate transportation facilities, the right to construct and operate any facilities for local transportation within the municipality and to use the streets and other public places therefor. Such right may be granted for any duration of time and may be exclusive, subject to unexpired franchise ordinances, but shall not be exclusive of the public right in any of the streets and public places. Such grant shall not be effective unless and until it is adopted or approved by a majority of the electors of the municipality voting upon the proposition, and if such grant is by ordinance prescribing terms, conditions and limitations, it shall not be effective unless and until such ordinance is accepted in writing by the grantee and such acceptance is filed with the municipal clerk. Such ordinance may be submitted for approval or adoption at the same election at which any act may be adopted to create any political subdivision, municipal corporation or public authority for transportation of persons or property. The municipal clerk shall promptly certify such ordinance and proposition for submission at an election in accordance with the general election law. It shall not be necessary to print such ordinance in full in the notice of election or on the ballot, but the notice and ballot shall briefly indicate the nature of the ordinance setting out its title and date of passage. After any ordinance prescribing the terms, conditions and limitations of such grant becomes effective, extensions and additions to such local transportation facilities may be authorized by ordinance with or without provision for referendum. After any ordinance prescribing the terms, conditions and limitations of such grant becomes effective, in cities of 500,000 or more population, amendments thereto may be made by ordinance, subject to acceptance in writing by the grantee, as herein provided, without provision for referendum. Such amendments shall not impair the security of any indebtedness of the grantee.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 89

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 89 heading)
DIVISION 89. TERMINABLE LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
PERMITS

65 ILCS 5/11-89-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-89-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-89-1)
    Sec. 11-89-1. Subject to the provisions of Section 11-89-2, every municipality may grant consent, permission, and authority to construct, reconstruct, and maintain and operate street railways, railroads and public utility motor vehicles, or a unified local transportation system comprising both street railways and railroads and which may also comprise public utility motor vehicle lines and any other local public utility transportation facilities in, over, across, along, under, or upon streets, alleys, subways, public ways or public grounds in the municipality, the major portion of which street railways, railroads, public utility motor vehicles, and other local public utility transportation facilities is or is to be located within, or the major portion of the service of which is or is to be supplied to the inhabitants of the municipality, without limiting or fixing any time for the duration of the grant, but reserving to the municipality the right or option to purchase and take over the local transportation properties of the grantee provided for in the grant at the time or times and at the price and upon the terms to be stated or provided for in the grant.
    The grant may also provide that the grantee, if so required by the municipality, shall sell, assign, transfer, and convey to any other corporation designated as permittee for the purpose the optional properties at such time or times and at such price and upon such terms as may be stated or provided for in the grant.
    Every such grant shall be known as a "terminable permit." The grantee therein, its successors and assigns have the right to construct, reconstruct, and maintain and operate the optioned properties until the municipality or its permittee has purchased and taken over those properties.
    In addition to the provisions as to purchase by the municipality or its permittee, a terminable permit may contain any other terms and conditions not contrary to or inconsistent with this Division 89 or with the lawful exercise of the power of the state to regulate public utilities. These other terms and conditions may include, but are not limited to reasonable provisions for specified extensions and additions to lines and facilities, the retirement of investment by amortization or otherwise, or for compensation for the use of a public property computed either by some proportion of the receipts from the operation of the property of the grantee, or otherwise. The circuit court may enforce the provisions of this paragraph by means of injunction, mandamus, or other appropriate proceeding.
(Source: P.A. 79-1361.)

65 ILCS 5/11-89-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-89-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-89-2)
    Sec. 11-89-2. No ordinance of any municipality granting a terminable permit shall become effective until a proposition to approve the ordinance has been submitted to the electors of the municipality and has been approved by a majority of the electors voting upon the proposition. Every such ordinance shall order such submission and shall designate the election at which the proposition is to be submitted. The municipal clerk shall promptly certify such proposition for submission.
    The proposition need not include the ordinance in full but shall indicate the nature of the ordinance, and shall be substantially in the following form:
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    Shall the ordinance passed by the
city council (or board of trustees)
of (name of municipality) on (insert           YES
date), entitled ...., which
granted a terminable permit to (here        ------------------
insert the name of the grantee) to
construct, maintain, and operate a              NO
transportation system upon the terms and
conditions therein stated, be approved?
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(Source: P.A. 91-357, eff. 7-29-99.)

65 ILCS 5/11-89-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-89-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-89-3)
    Sec. 11-89-3. The term "railroads" as used in this Division 89 does not include a railroad constituting or used as a part of a trunk line railroad system operated as a common carrier of freight and passengers.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 90

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 90 heading)
DIVISION 90. STREET RAILWAYS

65 ILCS 5/11-90-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-90-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-90-1)
    Sec. 11-90-1. Upon compliance with Section 11-90-2, and with "An Act in regard to street railroads, and to repeal certain acts herein referred to," approved March 7, 1899, as amended, the corporate authorities of each municipality may permit, regulate, or prohibit the locating, constructing, or laying a track of any street railway in any street, alley, or public place.
    Permission under this section shall not be granted for a longer time than for 20 years, except as provided in Sections 11-90-3 and 11-90-4 and Division 89 of this Article 11.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-90-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-90-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-90-2)
    Sec. 11-90-2. The corporate authorities shall not grant the use of or the right to lay tracks in any street of the municipality to any railroad or street railway corporation except upon the petition of the owners of record of the land representing more than one-half of the frontage of the street, or so much thereof as is sought to be used for railroad or street railway purposes. Whenever the street or part thereof sought to be used is more than one mile in extent, no petition of landowners shall be valid unless the petition shall be signed by the owners of record of the land representing more than one-half of the frontage of each mile and of the fraction of a mile, measuring from the initial point specified in the petition, of the street or of the part thereof sought to be used for railroad or street railway purposes. However, the corporate authorities, without any petition of landowners, may grant the right to lay, maintain and also to operate railroad or street railway tracks, in, upon, or along any street, alley, or public place of the municipality in which the tracks are already laid at the time of making the grant. Also the corporate authorities, without any petition of landowners, may grant the use of or the right to lay tracks in any tunnel or subway beneath the surface of any street, alley, or public place.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-90-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-90-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-90-3)
    Sec. 11-90-3. Subject to the provisions of Section 11-90-4, every municipality may grant permission for a term longer than 20 years, but not exceeding 40 years, for locating, constructing, reconstructing, maintaining, operating, and laying tracks of any street railway in any street, alley, or public place in the municipality. However, this section has no application to a grant of a terminable permit expressly authorized by any law of this state.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-90-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-90-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-90-4)
    Sec. 11-90-4. No ordinance of any municipality granting permission under Section 11-90-3 for a term longer than 20 years shall become operative until a proposition to approve the ordinance has been submitted to the electors of the municipality and has been approved by a majority of the electors voting upon the proposition. Every such ordinance shall order such submission and shall designate the election at which the proposition is to be submitted in accordance with the general election law. The municipal clerk shall promptly certify such proposition to the proper election officials for submission.
    The proposition need not include the ordinance in full but which shall indicate the nature of the ordinance, and shall be substantially in the following form:
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    Shall the ordinance passed by the
city council (or board of trustees,
etc.) of (name of municipality) on
(insert date), entitled                      YES
...., which granted permission for a
term of .... years to (here insert
the name of the grantee) to locate,      ---------------------
construct, reconstruct, maintain,
operate, and lay tracks, of (here
insert the name of the grantee) in           NO
certain streets, alleys, and public
places upon the terms and conditions
therein stated, be approved?
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(Source: P.A. 91-357, eff. 7-29-99.)

65 ILCS 5/11-90-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-90-5)
    Sec. 11-90-5. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 91-147, eff. 7-16-99. Repealed internally, eff. 9-30-99.)

65 ILCS 5/11-90-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-90-6)
    Sec. 11-90-6. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 91-147, eff. 7-16-99. Repealed internally, eff. 9-30-99.)

65 ILCS 5/11-90-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-90-7)
    Sec. 11-90-7. Continuation of certain powers derived from the Capital City Railroad Relocation Authority.
    (a) All of the statutory powers and duties that the Capital City Railroad Relocation Authority had to implement the agreements that it entered into for Useable Segment 3 (including but not limited to the power to acquire property exchanged by the railroads for the railroad right-of-way acquired by the Authority and to sell, transfer, exchange, or assign property as it deems appropriate), which were transferred to the City of Springfield under Section 11-90-5 of this Code, shall continue in effect and may be exercised by the City of Springfield until the City has completed the transactions it was required to perform under Section 11-90-5, but only for the implementation of, and subject to, those agreements.
    (b) Once the City of Springfield has completed the transactions required to perform the agreements referred to in subsection (a), its powers and duties under this Section are terminated.
    (c) All otherwise lawful actions taken before the effective date of this Section in reliance on or pursuant to Section 11-90-5 or 11-90-6 of this Code by any officer or agency of State government or of the City of Springfield or by any other person or entity are hereby validated.
    (d) This Section applies to all claims, civil actions, and proceedings arising out of actions taken in reliance on or pursuant to Section 11-90-5 or 11-90-6 of this Code that are pending on or filed on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly.
(Source: P.A. 91-786, eff. 6-9-00.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 91

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 91 heading)
DIVISION 91. VACATING OF STREETS AND ALLEYS

65 ILCS 5/11-91-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-91-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-91-1)
    Sec. 11-91-1. Whenever the corporate authorities of any municipality, whether incorporated by special act or under any general law, determine that the public interest will be subserved by vacating any street or alley, or part thereof, within their jurisdiction in any incorporated area, they may vacate that street or alley, or part thereof, by an ordinance. The ordinance shall provide the legal description or permanent index number of the particular parcel or parcels of property acquiring title to the vacated property. But this ordinance shall be passed by the affirmative vote of at least three-fourths of the alderpersons, trustees or commissioners then holding office. This vote shall be taken by ayes and noes and entered on the records of the corporate authorities.
    No ordinance shall be passed vacating any street or alley under a municipality's jurisdiction and within an unincorporated area without notice thereof and a hearing thereon. At least 15 days prior to such a hearing, notice of its time, place and subject matter shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the unincorporated area which the street or alley proposed for vacation serves. At the hearing all interested persons shall be heard concerning the proposal for vacation.
    The ordinance may provide that it shall not become effective until the owners of all property or the owner or owners of a particular parcel or parcels of property abutting upon the street or alley, or part thereof so vacated, shall pay compensation in an amount which, in the judgment of the corporate authorities, shall be the fair market value of the property acquired or of the benefits which will accrue to them by reason of that vacation, and if there are any public service facilities in such street or alley, or part thereof, the ordinance shall also reserve to the municipality or to the public utility, as the case may be, owning such facilities, such property, rights of way and easements as, in the judgment of the corporate authorities, are necessary or desirable for continuing public service by means of those facilities and for the maintenance, renewal and reconstruction thereof. If the ordinance provides that only the owner or owners of one particular parcel of abutting property shall make payment, then the owner or owners of the particular parcel shall acquire title to the entire vacated street or alley, or the part thereof vacated.
    The determination of the corporate authorities that the nature and extent of the public use or public interest to be subserved in such as to warrant the vacation of any street or alley, or part thereof, is conclusive, and the passage of such an ordinance is sufficient evidence of that determination, whether so recited in the ordinance or not. The relief to the public from further burden and responsibility of maintaining any street or alley, or part thereof, constitutes a public use or public interest authorizing the vacation.
    When property is damaged by the vacation or closing of any street or alley, the damage shall be ascertained and paid as provided by law.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/11-91-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-91-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-91-2)
    Sec. 11-91-2. Except in cases where the deed, or other instrument, dedicating a street or alley, or part thereof, has expressly provided for a specific devolution of the title thereto upon the abandonment or vacation thereof, whenever any street or alley, or any part thereof, is vacated under or by virtue of any ordinance of any municipality, the title to the land included within the street or alley, or part thereof, so vacated, vests in the then owners of the land abutting thereon, in the same proportions and to the same extent, as though the street or alley has been dedicated by a common law plat (as distinguished from a statutory plat) and as though the fee of the street or alley had been acquired by the owners as a part of the land abutting on the street or alley.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 91.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 91.1 heading)
DIVISION 91.1. PERSONS DISPLACED BY FEDERAL AID SYSTEM OF STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS

65 ILCS 5/11-91.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-91.1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-91.1-1)
    Sec. 11-91.1-1. The municipality is authorized to pay, as part of the cost of construction of any project on the federal aid system of streets and highways, to a person displaced by said highway project the actual reasonable expenses in moving said person, his family, his business, or his farm operation, including the moving of personal property. The allowable expenses for transportation shall not exceed the cost of moving 50 miles from the point from which such person, family, business or farm is being displaced.
    The municipality is authorized to adopt rules and regulations as may be determined necessary to implement the payments as authorized by this section.
(Source: P.A. 76-1644.)

65 ILCS 5/11-91.1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-91.1-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-91.1-2)
    Sec. 11-91.1-2. In lieu of the actual moving expenses heretofore authorized to be paid, the municipality may pay any person displaced, from a dwelling, who elects to accept such payment, a moving expense allowance determined according to a schedule to be established by the municipality, not to exceed $200, and a further dislocation allowance of $100.
(Source: P.A. 76-1644.)

65 ILCS 5/11-91.1-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-91.1-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-91.1-3)
    Sec. 11-91.1-3. In lieu of the actual moving expenses heretofore authorized to be paid, the municipality may pay any person who moves or discontinues his business or farm operation, who elects to accept such payment, a fixed relocation payment in an amount equal to the average annual net earnings of the business or the farm operation, or $5,000, whichever is the lesser. In the case of a business, no payment shall be made unless the municipality is satisfied that the business (1) cannot be relocated without a substantial loss of its existing patronage, and (2) is not part of a commercial enterprise having at least one other establishment not being acquired for highway purposes which is engaged in the same or similar business. The term "average annual net earnings" means one-half of any net earnings of the business or farm operation, before Federal, State and local income taxes, during the two taxable years immediately preceding the taxable year in which such business or farm operation moves from the real property being acquired for such project, and includes any compensation paid by the business or farm operation to the owner, his spouse or his dependents during such two year period.
(Source: P.A. 76-1644.)

65 ILCS 5/11-91.1-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-91.1-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-91.1-4)
    Sec. 11-91.1-4. In addition to the amounts heretofore authorized to be paid by the municipality, the municipality may, as a part of the cost of construction, make a payment to the owner of real property acquired for a Federal Aid highway project which is improved by a single, two or three family dwelling actually owned and occupied by the owner for not less than one year prior to the initiation of negotiations for the acquisition of such property, an amount which, when added to the acquisition payment, equals the average price required for a comparable dwelling determined in accordance with standards established by the municipality to be a decent, safe and sanitary dwelling adequate to accommodate the displaced owner, reasonably accessible to public services and places of employment and available on the private market. Such payment shall not exceed the sum of $5,000, and shall be made only to a displaced owner who purchases and occupies a dwelling that meets the standards established by the municipality within one year subsequent to the date on which he is required to move from the dwelling acquired for the highway project. Any individual or family not eligible to receive such payment, who is displaced from any dwelling which dwelling was actually and lawfully occupied by such individual and family for not less than ninety days prior to the initiation of negotiations for acquisition of such property, may be paid by the municipality an amount necessary to enable such individual or family to lease or rent for a period not to exceed two years, or to make the down payment on the purchase of a decent, safe and sanitary dwelling of standards adequate to accommodate such individual or family in areas not generally less desirable in regard to public utilities and public and commercial facilities. Such payment shall not exceed the sum of $1,500.
(Source: P.A. 76-1644.)

65 ILCS 5/11-91.1-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-91.1-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-91.1-5)
    Sec. 11-91.1-5. In addition to the amounts heretofore authorized to be paid, the municipality may reimburse the owner of real property acquired for a Federal Aid highway project the reasonable and necessary expenses incurred for (1) recording fees, transfer taxes, and similar expenses incidental to conveying such property; and (2) penalty costs for prepayment of any mortgages entered into in good faith encumbering such real property, if such mortgage is on record or has been filed for record under applicable State law on the date of final approval by the Department of Transportation of the location of such highway project.
(Source: P.A. 81-840.)

65 ILCS 5/11-91.1-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-91.1-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-91.1-6)
    Sec. 11-91.1-6. Nothing contained in this amendatory Act creates in any proceedings brought under the power of eminent domain any element of damages not in existence as of the date of enactment of this amendatory Act.
(Source: P.A. 76-1644.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 91.2

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 91.2 heading)
DIVISION 91.2. JURISDICTION OVER ROADS BY AGREEMENT

65 ILCS 5/11-91.2-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-91.2-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-91.2-1)
    Sec. 11-91.2-1. A county or the State may surrender its jurisdiction over the right-of-way and improvements of all or part of a county or State highway, street or road to a municipality by agreement made between the corporate authorities of the municipality and the county board or the Illinois Department of Transportation, as the case may be. The agreement shall provide that the right-of-way and improvements continue to be used as a road, street or highway and that the municipality be chargeable with the repair, maintenance and upkeep of the right-of-way and improvements. The municipality may exercise its police powers over the right-of-way and improvements in like manner as if the right-of-way and improvements lay entirely within the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 85-1421.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 92

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 92 heading)
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 92

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 92 heading)
DIVISION 92. HARBORS FOR RECREATIONAL USE

65 ILCS 5/11-92-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-92-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-92-1)
    Sec. 11-92-1. "Harbor", as used in this Division 92, includes harbors, marinas, slips, docks, piers, breakwaters, and all buildings, structures, facilities, connections, equipment, parking areas, and all other improvements for use in connection therewith.
    "Public water" has the meaning ascribed to that term in Section 18 of the Rivers, Lakes, and Streams Act.
    "Artificially made or reclaimed land" includes all land which formerly was submerged under the public waters of the State, the title to which is in the State, and which has been artificially made or reclaimed in whole or in part.
(Source: P.A. 103-154, eff. 6-30-23.)

65 ILCS 5/11-92-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-92-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-92-2)
    Sec. 11-92-2. Any city or village of less than 500,000 population bordering upon any public waters has the power to acquire, construct, replace, enlarge, improve, maintain and operate a harbor for recreational use and benefit of the public anywhere within the jurisdiction of the city or village, or in, over, and upon public waters bordering thereon, subject to the approval of the Department of Natural Resources of the State of Illinois and approval of the proper officials of the United States Government.
(Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)

65 ILCS 5/11-92-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-92-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-92-3)
    Sec. 11-92-3. The city or village, to carry out the purposes of this Division 92, has all the rights and powers over its harbor as it does over its other property, and its rights and powers include but are not limited to the following:
    (a) To furnish complete harbor facilities and services, including but not limited to: launching, mooring, docking, storing, and repairing facilities and services; parking facilities for motor vehicles and boat trailers; and roads for access to the harbor.
    (b) To acquire by gift, legacy, grant, purchase, lease, or by condemnation in the manner provided for the exercise of the right of eminent domain under the Eminent Domain Act, and property necessary or appropriate for the purposes of this Division 92, including riparian rights, within or without the city or village.
    (c) To use, occupy and reclaim submerged land under the public waters of the State and artificially made or reclaimed land anywhere within the jurisdiction of the city or village, or in, over, and upon bordering public waters.
    (d) To acquire property by agreeing on a boundary line in accordance with the procedures set forth in Sections 11-123-8 and 11-123-9.
    (e) To locate and establish dock, shore and harbor lines.
    (f) To license, regulate, and control the use and operation of the harbor, including the operation of all waterborne vessels in the harbor and within 1000 feet of the outer limits of the harbor, or otherwise within the jurisdiction of the city or village, except that such city or village shall not forbid the full and free use by the public of all navigable waters, as provided by federal law.
    (g) To charge and collect fees for all facilities and services, and compensation for materials furnished.
    (h) To appoint harbor masters and other personnel, defining their duties and authority.
    (i) To enter into contracts and leases of every kind, dealing in any manner with the objects and purposes of this Division 92, upon such terms and conditions as the city or village determines.
(Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)

65 ILCS 5/11-92-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-92-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-92-4)
    Sec. 11-92-4. The city or village shall submit its plan for any construction to be undertaken under this Division 92 for approval to: (a) the Department of Natural Resources of the State of Illinois, and to (b) the proper officials of the United States Government.
(Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)

65 ILCS 5/11-92-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-92-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-92-5)
    Sec. 11-92-5. All right, title and interest of the State of Illinois in and to submerged lands, naturally and artificially made or reclaimed lands, both within the boundaries of the harbor and adjoining its outer or water side, are hereby vested in the city or village for harbor and other public purposes, and the same shall be under the jurisdiction of the city or village. The harbor, and all real and personal property connected therewith, owned and operated by a city or village under the provisions of this Division 92, are exempt from taxation.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-92-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-92-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-92-6)
    Sec. 11-92-6. The city or village has power to borrow money by issuing its bonds in anticipation of its revenue from such harbor or from any buildings, structures or facilities to accomplish any of the purposes of this Division 92 and to refund such bonds. Such bonds shall be authorized by ordinance and may be issued in one or more series, and bear dates of maturity at such time or times not to exceed 40 years from their respective dates, bear interest at such rates not exceeding the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, payable semi-annually, be in such denominations, be in such form either coupon or registered, be executed in such manner, be payable in such medium of payment at such place, be subject to such terms of redemption with or without premium, and may be registerable as to principal or as to both principal and interest as the ordinance may provide.
    The bonds are negotiable instruments. The bonds shall be sold at a price so that the interest cost of the proceeds thereof shall not exceed 7% per annum, payable semi-annually, computed to maturity according to standard tables of bond values, and shall be sold in such manner and at such time as the city or village shall determine.
    Pending the preparation or execution of definitive bonds, interim receipts or certificates or temporary bonds may be delivered to the purchasers or pledgees of these bonds. These bonds bearing the signature of officers in office on the date of the signing thereof shall be valid and binding obligations notwithstanding that before delivery thereof and payment therefor any or all of the persons whose signatures appear thereon cease to be such officers.
    No holder of any bond issued under this law shall ever have the right to compel any exercise of taxing power of the city or village to pay the bond or interest thereon. Each bond issued under this Division 92 is payable solely from the revenue derived from the operation of the harbor and facilities. The bond shall not in any event constitute a debt of the city or village within any statutory or constitutional limitations, and this shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/11-92-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-92-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-92-7)
    Sec. 11-92-7. The corporate authorities of any city or village availing under this Division 92 shall adopt an ordinance describing in a general way the harbor and facilities thereof, or relating thereto, to be constructed, enlarged, improved, operated and maintained as a harbor for the use and benefit of the public, and refer to the general plans and specifications therefor prepared for that purpose. These plans and specifications shall be open to the inspection of the public. Any such ordinance shall set out the estimated cost of the harbor or facilities thereof, or relating thereto, and shall fix the maximum amount of revenue bonds proposed to be issued therefor. This amount shall not exceed the estimated cost of the harbor and facilities, including engineering, legal and other expenses, together with interest cost to a date 12 months subsequent to the estimated date of completion. Such ordinance may contain such covenants which shall be part of the contract between the city or village and the holders of such bonds and the trustee, if any, for the bondholders having such rights and duties as may be provided therein for the enforcement and protection of such covenants as may be deemed necessary and advisable as to:
    (a) The issuance of additional bonds that may thereafter be issued payable from the revenues derived from the operation of such harbor or buildings, structures and facilities, and for the payment of the principal and interest on such bonds;
    (b) The regulations as to the use of any such harbor and facilities to assure the efficient use and occupancy thereof;
    (c) Kind and amount of insurance to be carried, including use and occupancy insurance, cost of which shall be payable only from the revenues derived from the harbor and facilities;
    (d) Operation, maintenance, management, accounting and auditing, employment of harbor engineers and consultants, and keeping of records, reports and audits of any such harbor and facilities;
    (e) The obligation of the city or village to maintain the harbor and facilities in good condition and to operate same in an economical and efficient manner;
    (f) Providing for setting aside any sinking funds, reserve funds, depreciation funds and such other special funds as may be found needful and the regulation and disposition thereof;
    (g) Providing for the setting aside of a sinking fund into which shall be payable from the revenues of such harbor and facilities from month to month as such revenues are collected such sums as will be sufficient to pay the accruing interest and retire the bonds at maturity;
    (h) Agreeing to fix and collect fees and rents and other charges for the use of such harbor or facilities, sufficient together with other available money to produce revenue adequate to pay the bonds at maturity and accruing interest and reserves therefor, and sufficient to pay cost of maintenance, operation and depreciation thereof in such order of priority as shall be provided by the ordinance authorizing the bonds;
    (i) Fixing procedure by which the terms of any contract with the holders of the bonds may be amended, the amount of bonds the holders of which must consent thereto, and the manner in which consent may be given;
    (j) Providing the procedure for refunding such bonds;
    (k) Providing whether and to what extent and upon what terms and conditions, if any, the holder of bonds or coupons issued under such ordinance, or the trustee, if any, therefor may by action, mandamus, injunction or other proceedings, enforce or compel the performance of all duties required by this Division 92, including the fixing, maintaining and collecting of such fees, rates or other charges for the use of the harbor or other facilities, or for any service rendered by the city or village in the operation thereof as will be sufficient, together with other available money, to pay the principal of and interest upon these revenue bonds as they become due and reserves therefor and sufficient to pay the cost of maintenance and operation and depreciation of the harbor and facilities in the order of priority as provided in the ordinance authorizing the bonds and application of the income and revenue thereof;
    (m) Such other covenants as may be deemed necessary or desirable to assure a successful and profitable operation of the harbor and facilities, and prompt payment of the principal of and interest upon the bonds so authorized.
(Source: P.A. 83-345.)

65 ILCS 5/11-92-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-92-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-92-8)
    Sec. 11-92-8. The corporate authorities may enter into a trust agreement to secure payment of the bonds issued under the provisions of Section 11-92-7.
    After the ordinance has been adopted, it shall within 10 days after its passage be published once in a newspaper published and having a general circulation in the city or village, or, if there is no such newspaper, then in a newspaper having a general circulation in the county wherein such city or village, or the greater or greatest portion in area of the city or village, lies.
    The publication of the ordinance shall be accompanied by a notice of (1) the specific number of voters required to sign a petition requesting the submission to the electors of the question of acquiring and operating or constructing and operating a harbor project and issuing bonds for such project; (2) the time in which the petition must be filed; and (3) the date of the prospective referendum. The municipal clerk shall provide a petition form to any individual requesting one.
    If no petition is filed with the municipal clerk within 30 days after the publication of the ordinance, the ordinance shall be in effect.
    However, if within 30 days after the publication of the ordinance a petition is filed with the clerk of the city or village signed by electors of the city or village numbering 10% or more of the number of registered voters in the city or village, asking that the question of acquiring and operating or constructing and operating such harbor project and the issuance of the bonds for the harbor project be submitted to the electors of the city or village, the municipal clerk shall certify that question for submission at an election in accordance with the general election law.
    The question shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall the City (or Village)           YES
of .... issue  revenue               -------------------------
bonds for acquiring (or
constructing) a harbor?                   NO
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    If a majority of the electors voting upon that question vote in favor of the issuance of the bonds, the ordinance shall be in effect, otherwise the ordinance shall not become effective.
(Source: P.A. 87-767.)

65 ILCS 5/11-92-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-92-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-92-9)
    Sec. 11-92-9. Whenever revenue bonds are issued and outstanding under this Division 92, the entire revenue received from the operation of the harbor or facilities thereof or relating thereto shall be deposited in a separate fund which shall be used only in paying the principal and interest of these revenue bonds and reserves therefor and the cost of maintenance, operation and depreciation of the harbor and facilities in such order of priority as shall be provided by the respective ordinances authorizing revenue bonds. However, no priority accorded by such an ordinance may be impaired by a subsequent ordinance authorizing revenue bonds unless specifically so permitted by a covenant of the kind authorized to be included in an ordinance by Section 11-92-7. Such revenue in excess of requirements for payment of principal of and interest upon these bonds and reserves and for payment of cost of maintenance, operation and depreciation of the harbor and facilities may be used for rehabilitation of the harbor and facilities, necessary reconstruction and expansion, construction of new facilities or for retirement of any outstanding bonds issued for harbor purposes. After all such bonds have been paid, such revenues may be transferred to the general corporate fund of the city or village and may be used for the maintenance, operation, repair and development of the harbor or facilities or for any corporate purposes.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-92-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-92-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-92-10)
    Sec. 11-92-10. The city or village has the power to secure grants and loan, or either, from the United States Government, or any agency thereof, for financing the planning, establishment and construction, enlargement and improvement of any harbor or any part thereof, authorized by this law. For such purposes it may issue and sell or pledge to the United States Government, or any agency thereof, all or any part of the revenue bonds authorized under this law, and execute contracts and documents and do all things that may be required by the United States Government, or any agency thereof, provided that such contracts and documents do not conflict with the provisions of any ordinance authorizing and securing the payment of outstanding bonds of the city or village theretofore issued that are payable from the revenues derived from the operation of the harbor or facilities.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-92-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-92-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-92-11)
    Sec. 11-92-11. The state and all counties, cities, villages, incorporated towns and other municipal corporations, political subdivisions and public bodies, and public officers of any thereof, all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business, all insurance companies, insurance associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business, and all executors, administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds, including refunding bonds, issued pursuant to this law, it being the purpose of this section to authorize the investment in such bonds of all sinking, insurance, retirement, compensation, pension and trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public persons or officers. Nothing contained in this section may be construed as relieving any person, firm, or corporation from any duty of exercising reasonable care in selecting securities for purchase or investment.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 93

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 93 heading)
DIVISION 93. POWER TO ACQUIRE PIERS
AND BEACHES

65 ILCS 5/11-93-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-93-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-93-1)
    Sec. 11-93-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may acquire by eminent domain private lands bordering upon public or navigable waters, useful or desirable for bathing beaches and recreation piers.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 94

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 94 heading)
DIVISION 94. SWIMMING POOL, ARTIFICIAL ICE SKATING
RINK AND GOLF COURSE REVENUE BONDS

65 ILCS 5/11-94-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-94-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-94-1)
    Sec. 11-94-1. Any municipality with a population of less than 500,000 has the power to construct or acquire and purchase or improve and operate natatoriums or swimming pools, indoor or outdoor tennis courts, handball, racquetball or squash courts, artificial ice skating rinks and golf courses, or any other recreational facility or any combination of facilities, borrow money and as evidence thereof to issue its bonds payable solely from the revenue derived from the operation of the natatoriums or swimming pools, indoor or outdoor tennis courts, handball, racquetball or squash courts, artificial ice skating rinks or golf courses, or any other recreational facility, or any combination of said facilities, as the case may be. These bonds may be issued in such amounts as may be necessary to provide sufficient funds to pay all the cost of the construction or acquisition and purchase or improvement of the natatoriums or swimming pools, indoor or outdoor tennis courts, handball, racquetball or squash courts, artificial ice skating rinks or golf courses, or any other recreational facility or any combination of facilities, including engineering, legal, and other expenses, together with interest on the bonds to a date 6 months subsequent to the estimated date of completion. In addition such bonds may be issued for the purpose of paying or refunding any unpaid obligations which are payable from the revenues of any of said facilities referred to above or any combination thereof. The bonds are negotiable instruments and shall be executed by the mayor or president, and the municipal clerk.
    In case an officer whose signature appears on the bonds, or coupons attached thereto, ceases to hold his office before the delivery of the bonds, his signature, nevertheless, shall be as valid and sufficient for all purposes as if he had remained in office until the bonds were delivered.
    A municipality has the power to acquire by purchase, gift, or condemnation, property necessary or appropriate for the purpose of exercising the powers granted by this Section.
    This amendatory Act of 1973 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
    This amendatory Act of 1975 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 79-437.)

65 ILCS 5/11-94-1.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-94-1.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-94-1.1)
    Sec. 11-94-1.1. Whenever there are unpaid obligations previously issued which are payable solely from the revenue of any existing recreational facility, the unpaid obligations may be refunded by the issue and exchange therefor of revenue bonds, to be issued under this Division, with the consent of the respective holders of the unpaid obligations. The holders of revenue bonds issued under this Division, whether (1) for refunding or (2) for construction, acquisition, purchase or improvement, or both, have the same rights and privileges with respect to payment and there is no distinction between revenue bonds issued for the two purposes unless it is specifically provided in the ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds that the bonds, or such ones thereof as may be specified, issued for such construction, acquisition, purchase or improvement, shall, to the extent and in the manner prescribed, be subordinated and be junior in standing, with respect to the payment of principal and interest and the security thereof, to such other bonds payable from the revenue of the facility or facilities specified in such ordinance. Whenever any unpaid obligations previously issued which are payable solely from the revenue or any facility or facilities under this Division are refunded, the unpaid obligations shall be surrendered and exchanged for revenue bonds of a total principal amount which shall not be more but may be less than the principal amount of the obligations exchanged and the interest thereon to the date of exchange. If any outstanding bonds issued under the provisions of this Division 94 are to be paid or refunded the ordinance shall state the means of paying or refunding such bonds.
    This amendatory Act of 1973 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
    This amendatory Act of 1975 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 79-437.)

65 ILCS 5/11-94-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-94-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-94-2)
    Sec. 11-94-2. Whenever the corporate authorities of a specified municipality determine to construct or acquire and purchase or improve natatoriums or swimming pools, indoor or outdoor tennis courts, handball, racquetball or squash courts, artificial ice skating rinks or golf courses, or any combination of said facilities and to issue bonds under this Division 94 to pay the cost or purchase price thereof, the corporate authorities shall adopt an ordinance describing in a general way the contemplated project and refer to plans and specifications therefor when the project is to be constructed. These plans and specifications shall be filed in the office of the municipal clerk and shall be open for inspection by the public.
    This ordinance shall set out the estimated cost of the project, determine the period of usefulness thereof, fix the amount of revenue bonds to be issued, the maturities thereof, the interest rate, which shall not exceed the greater of (i) the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, or (ii) 8% annually, payable annually or semi-annually and all the details in connection with the bonds. However, from the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1976 through and including June 30, 1977, such interest rate shall not exceed 9%. The bonds shall mature within the period of usefulness of the project as determined by the corporate authorities. The ordinance may also contain such covenants and restrictions upon the issuance of additional revenue bonds thereafter as may be deemed necessary or advisable for the assurance of the payment of the bonds thereby authorized. The ordinance shall also pledge the revenue derived from the operation of the natatoriums or swimming pools, indoor or outdoor tennis courts, handball, racquetball or squash courts, artificial ice skating rinks or the golf courses, or any other recreational facility or any combination of facilities as the case may be, for the purpose of paying maintenance and operation costs, providing an adequate depreciation fund, and paying the principal and the interest of the bonds issued under this Division 94. The ordinance may also pledge the revenue derived from the operation of existing natatoriums or swimming pools, indoor or outdoor tennis courts, handball, racquetball or squash courts, artificial ice skating rinks or golf courses, or any combination of facilities.
    Within 30 days after this ordinance has been passed it shall be published at least once in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality.
    The publication or posting of the ordinance shall be accompanied by a notice of (1) the specific number of voters required to sign a petition requesting the question of constructing or acquiring and purchasing or improving and operating such recreation facility and the issuance of bonds to be submitted to the electors; (2) the time in which such petition must be filed; and (3) the date of the prospective referendum. The municipal clerk shall provide a petition form to any individual requesting one.
    If no petition is filed with the municipal clerk within 30 days after the publication, or posting of the ordinance, the ordinance shall be in effect. But if within this 30 day period a petition is so filed, signed by electors of the municipality numbering 10% or more of the number of registered voters in the municipality asking that the question of constructing or acquiring and purchasing or improving and operating such natatoriums or swimming pools, indoor or outdoor tennis courts, handball, racquetball or squash courts, artificial ice skating rinks or golf courses, or any other recreational facility or any combination of facilities, and the issuance of such bonds be submitted to the electors of the municipality, the municipal clerk shall certify that question for submission at an election in accordance with the general election law.
    If a majority of the electors voting upon that question vote in favor of constructing or acquiring and purchasing or improving and operating the natatoriums or swimming pools, indoor or outdoor tennis courts, handball, racquetball or squash courts, artificial ice skating rinks or golf courses, or any other recreational facility or any combination of facilities, and the issuance of the bonds, the ordinances shall be in effect. But if a majority of the votes cast are against constructing or acquiring and purchasing or improving and operating the natatoriums or swimming pools, indoor or outdoor tennis courts, handball, racquetball or squash courts, artificial ice skating rinks or golf courses, or any other recreational facility or any combination of facilities, and the issuance of the bonds, the ordinance shall not go into effect.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
    This amendatory Act of 1975 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 86-4; 87-767.)

65 ILCS 5/11-94-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-94-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-94-3)
    Sec. 11-94-3. Bonds issued under this Division 94 shall be payable solely from the revenue derived from the operation of the natatoriums or swimming pools, indoor or outdoor tennis courts, handball, racquetball or squash courts, artificial ice skating rinks or golf courses, or any other recreational facility or any combination of facilities, as the case may be, and shall not in any event constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation. It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that the bond has been issued under this Division 94 and that it does not constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within any constitutional or statutory limitation.
    The bonds shall be sold in such manner and upon such terms as the corporate authorities shall determine. If they are issued to bear interest at the maximum annual rate authorized in Section 11-94-2, they shall be sold for not less than par and accrued interest. If they are issued to bear interest at a rate of less than the maximum annual rate authorized in Section 11-94-2, the minimum price at which they may be sold shall be such that the interest cost to the municipality of the proceeds of the bonds shall not exceed the maximum annual rate authorized in Section 11-94-2, computed to maturity, according to the standard table of bond values.
    This amendatory Act of 1973 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
    This amendatory Act of 1975 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 79-1420.)

65 ILCS 5/11-94-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-94-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-94-4)
    Sec. 11-94-4. Whenever revenue bonds are issued under this Division 94, all revenue derived from the operation of the natatoriums or swimming pools, indoor or outdoor tennis courts, handball, racquetball or squash courts, artificial ice skating rinks or golf courses, or any other recreational facility or any combination of facilities, as the case may be, shall be deposited in a separate fund designated as the natatorium or swimming pool, indoor or outdoor tennis courts, handball, racquetball or squash courts, artificial ice skating rink or golf course or recreational facilities fund of the municipality. This fund shall be used only in paying the cost of operation and maintenance of the natatoriums or swimming pools, indoor or outdoor tennis courts, handball, racquetball or squash courts, artificial ice skating rinks or golf courses, or any other recreational facility or any combination of facilities in providing an adequate depreciation fund, and in paying the principal of and interest upon the revenue bonds of the municipality issued under this Division 94.
    A depreciation fund is a fund for such replacements as may be necessary from time to time for the continued effective and efficient operation of the facility or facilities. Such a fund shall not be allowed to accumulate beyond a reasonable amount necessary for that purpose and shall not be used for extensions to the natatoriums or swimming pools, indoor or outdoor tennis courts, handball, racquetball or squash courts, artificial ice skating rinks or golf courses.
    This amendatory Act of 1973 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
    This amendatory Act of 1975 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-94-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-94-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-94-5)
    Sec. 11-94-5. Each municipality which issues bonds and constructs or acquires or improves a facility under this Division 94 shall charge for the use thereof at a rate which at all times is sufficient to pay maintenance and operation costs, depreciation and the principal and interest on the bonds. Such a municipality may make, enact, and enforce all needful rules and regulations for the construction, acquisition, improvement, extension, management, maintenance, care, and protection of its natatoriums or swimming pools, indoor or outdoor tennis courts, handball, racquetball or squash courts, artificial ice skating rinks or golf courses, or any other recreational facility, or any combination of facilities, as the case may be, and for the use thereof. Charges or rates for the use of the facility shall be established, revised, maintained, and payable as the corporate authorities may determine by ordinance.
    While any bond issued under this Division 94 is outstanding, such a municipality is required to maintain and operate its natatoriums or swimming pools, indoor or outdoor tennis courts, handball, racquetball or squash courts, artificial ice skating rinks or golf courses, or any other recreational facility, or any combination of facilities, as long as it can do so out of the revenue derived from the operation thereof. It shall not sell, lease, loan, mortgage or in any other manner dispose of the natatoriums or swimming pools, indoor or outdoor tennis courts, handball, racquetball or squash courts, artificial ice skating rinks or golf courses, or any other recreational facility, or any combination of facilities, until all of the bonds so issued have been paid in full, both principal and interest or until provision has been made for the payment of all of the bonds and interests thereon in full.
    Such a municipality shall install and maintain a proper system of accounts, showing the amount of revenue received from the operation of its natatoriums or swimming pools, indoor or outdoor tennis courts, handball, racquetball or squash courts, artificial ice skating rinks or golf courses. At least once each year, the municipality shall have the accounts properly audited. A report of this audit shall be open for inspection at all times to any taxpayer, or to a holder of any bond or coupon of any bond issued under this Division 94, or to their respective representatives.
    This amendatory Act of 1973 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
    This amendatory Act of 1975 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-94-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-94-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-94-6)
    Sec. 11-94-6. The holder of any bond or of a coupon of any bond issued under this Division 94, in any civil action, mandamus, injunction or other proceeding, may enforce and compel performance of all duties required by this Division 94. This shall include the duties of establishing and collecting sufficient rates or charges for the use of the natatoriums or swimming pools, indoor or outdoor tennis courts, artificial ice skating rinks or golf courses, or any combination of said facilities, for the purposes specified in Section 11-94-5 and the application of the revenue thereof as provided by Section 11-94-4.
    This amendatory Act of 1973 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 83-345.)

65 ILCS 5/11-94-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-94-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-94-7)
    Sec. 11-94-7. Bonds issued by municipalities under "An Act authorizing cities, villages, incorporated towns or park districts to construct and operate a natatorium or swimming pool, to charge for the use of the same and to provide for the cost thereof by issuing bonds payable solely from revenue derived from the operation thereof, and to repeal an Act herein named," approved February 20, 1935, as amended, shall be treated as having been issued under this Division 94.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-94-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-94-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-94-8)
    Sec. 11-94-8. A municipality which owns a swimming pool or natatorium and is subject to this Act may finance the cost of substantial improvements, repairs or replacements by the issuance of bonds payable solely from the revenue of the swimming pool or natatorium. The bonds shall be issued in accordance with the terms of this Act relating to the original issue of swimming pool or natatorium bonds, and may be subordinate to outstanding bonds issued for the purchase or construction of the swimming pool or natatorium.
    The holders of the bonds have the same rights and privileges, subject to any subordination that may be provided for, as the holders of the original bonds issued under this Division.
    The additional revenue bonds may be issued subject to the referendum provision contained in Section 11-94-2 of this Act.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 1342.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 95

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 95 heading)
DIVISION 95. RECREATION SYSTEMS

65 ILCS 5/11-95-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-95-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-95-1)
    Sec. 11-95-1. The corporate authorities of every municipality with a population of less than 500,000 may dedicate and set apart for use as playgrounds, or recreation centers, any land or buildings which are owned or leased by the municipality and are not dedicated or devoted to another and inconsistent public use. Such a municipality, in such manner as provided by law for the acquisition of land or buildings for public purposes by the municipality, may acquire or lease land or buildings, or both, within or beyond the corporate limits of the municipality, for playgrounds and recreation centers. When the corporate authorities of the municipality so dedicate, set apart, acquire, or lease land or buildings for those purposes, they may provide for their conduct, equipment, and maintenance according to the provisions of this Division 95, by making an appropriation from the general municipal funds. But no land or buildings shall be so acquired or leased for a playground or recreation center nor shall any appropriation be made for the acquisition, conduct, equipment, or maintenance of a playground or recreation center unless the question of such acquisition or appropriation has been certified by the clerk to the proper election officials and submitted by them to the voters at an election in the municipality under the provisions of "An Act to provide for the acquisition, equipment, conduct and maintenance of public playgrounds and recreation centers in and by cities, towns and villages of less than one hundred and fifty thousand inhabitants," approved June 24, 1921, as amended, and in accordance with the general election law, and a majority of the votes cast on the proposition were or are in favor of that action.
(Source: P.A. 81-1535.)

65 ILCS 5/11-95-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-95-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-95-2)
    Sec. 11-95-2. The corporate authorities of a municipality with a population of less than 500,000 may establish, maintain, and operate a recreation system in any public park of the municipality or in any land or building dedicated or set apart by the municipality for use as a playground or recreation center. The corporate authorities may vest the power to provide, maintain, and conduct playgrounds and recreation centers in the school board, park board, or other existing body, or in a recreation board. Any board so designated has the power to maintain, equip, and operate playgrounds and recreation centers and the buildings thereon, and for that purpose may employ recreation leaders, center directors, supervisors, recreation superintendents, or such other officers or employees as they may deem proper.
    The corporate authorities of the municipality, or the specified board when designated, has the power to provide, maintain, equip, and operate swimming pools as a part of such a recreation system or playgrounds or recreation centers in any public park or land or building dedicated or set apart as provided in this Division 95. The corporate authorities or the specified board shall provide for the sanitation of these swimming pools and shall provide proper protection for the public in the use thereof. They may charge and collect reasonable fees for the use of these swimming pools to cover the cost of operation thereof.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 2586.)

65 ILCS 5/11-95-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-95-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-95-3)
    Sec. 11-95-3. If the corporate authorities of a municipality specified in Section 11-95-2 determine that the power to establish, conduct, and maintain a recreation system shall be exercised by a recreation board, the corporate authorities, by resolution or ordinance, shall establish a recreation board in the municipality. This board shall possess all of the powers and be subject to all of the responsibilities of the corporate authorities under this Division 95. When established, the board shall consist of 3, 5, 7, or 9 persons, as the corporate authorities may determine, to be appointed by the mayor or president of the municipality with the consent of the corporate authorities. The board shall serve without compensation.
    Where the board is composed of 3 members their term of office shall be 3 years, and where composed of 5, 7, or 9 members, 5 years, or until their successors are appointed and have qualified, except that the members of the board first appointed shall be appointed for such terms that the term of one member shall expire annually thereafter. If a vacancy occurs in the office of any board member, the mayor or president shall appoint a successor to serve for the unexpired term.
(Source: P.A. 87-1197.)

65 ILCS 5/11-95-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-95-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-95-4)
    Sec. 11-95-4. Any school board or park board may join with any municipality in conducting and maintaining a recreation system.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 2586.)

65 ILCS 5/11-95-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-95-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-95-5)
    Sec. 11-95-5. A recreation board or other authority in which is vested the power to establish, conduct, and maintain playgrounds and recreation centers pursuant to this Division 95, may accept any grant or legacy of real estate or any gift or legacy of money or other personal property or any donation, the principal or income of which is to be applied for either temporary or permanent use for recreation purposes. But if the acceptance thereof for recreation purposes will subject the municipality to expense for improvements, maintenance, or renewal, the acceptance shall be subject to the approval of the corporate authorities of the municipality.
    Money received for recreation purposes, unless otherwise provided by the terms of the gift or legacy, shall be deposited with the municipal treasurer to the account of the recreation board or other specified authority. This money may be withdrawn and paid out in the same manner as money appropriated for recreation purposes.
(Source: P.A. 83-388.)

65 ILCS 5/11-95-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-95-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-95-6)
    Sec. 11-95-6. Subject to the adoption of a proposition therefor at a municipal election, the corporate authorities of a municipality may provide that the bonds of the municipality may be issued, in the manner provided by law for the issuance of bonds for other purposes, for the purpose of acquiring land or buildings for recreation areas, and for the equipment thereof.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 2586.)

65 ILCS 5/11-95-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-95-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-95-7)
    Sec. 11-95-7. Whenever a petition signed by at least 10% of the electors of a municipality with a population of less than 500,000 is filed with the municipal clerk the municipal clerk shall certify the question of the establishment, maintenance, and conduct of a recreation system for submission to the electors at an election in accordance with the general election law. The petition shall request the corporate authorities of the municipality to establish, maintain, and conduct a supervised recreation system and to levy an annual tax for the establishment, conduct, and maintenance thereof. The petition shall designate the minimum tax to be levied except that in no case shall the tax be more than 0.09% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all taxable property within the corporate limits of the municipality.
    The corporate authorities may accumulate funds from the proceeds of such tax for the purpose of building, repairs and improvements for recreation purposes in excess of current requirements for such purposes but subject to the limitation set herein.
(Source: P.A. 92-651, eff. 7-11-02.)

65 ILCS 5/11-95-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-95-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-95-8)
    Sec. 11-95-8. The corporate authorities of any municipality adopting this proposition shall thereafter levy and collect, annually, a tax of not less than the minimum set out in the specified petition nor more than the maximum specified in Section 11-95-7. If, however, the corporate authorities desire to levy a tax in excess of .09% but not in excess of .20% of value for such purposes, the corporate authorities may, by ordinance, stating the tax rate desired, cause a proposition for an assent thereto to be submitted to the voters of the municipality. The proposition shall be certified by the clerk for submission by the proper election authority at an election in accordance with the general election law. If a majority of the votes cast upon the proposition are in favor thereof, the corporate authorities may thereafter levy a tax for recreation purposes at the authorized increased rate. This tax shall be in addition to taxes for general purposes authorized by Section 8-3-1, and shall be exclusive of all other taxes which the municipality may levy and collect.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/11-95-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-95-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-95-9)
    Sec. 11-95-9. The expense of the establishment, maintenance, and conduct of recreation facilities and programs shall be paid out of taxes or out of money received as, or realized from gifts received for recreation purposes. The expenditures shall be made under the direction of the recreation board upon warrants drawn upon the municipal treasury.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 2586.)

65 ILCS 5/11-95-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-95-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-95-10)
    Sec. 11-95-10. All playgrounds, recreation centers, recreation systems, and swimming pools which were provided, established, maintained and conducted under "An Act to provide for the acquisition, equipment, conduct and maintenance of public playgrounds and recreation centers in and by cities, towns and villages of less than one hundred and fifty thousand inhabitants," approved June 24, 1921, as amended, and which were being maintained and conducted immediately prior to January 1, 1942, shall be treated as properly provided and established under this Division 95 and may be continued to be maintained and conducted under this Division 95.
    The corporate authorities of all municipalities whose electors have approved the levy of an annual tax for the conduct and maintenance of a supervised recreation system under the specified Act may, by ordinance or resolution, and without referendum, increase the maximum rate at which it levies taxes for recreation system purposes to .09% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all taxable property within the corporate limits of the municipality, applicable on August 3, 1967.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-95-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-95-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-95-11)
    Sec. 11-95-11. Whenever the greater portion of the area of a city, village or incorporated town lies within the boundaries of a single Park District, and the population of such city, village or incorporated town constitutes a majority of the population of the Park District, and the city, village or incorporated town levies and collects a tax for recreation purposes, the functions of the Recreation Commission may be merged with and relinquished to the Park District in the manner following: The governing board of the city, village or incorporated town shall adopt an ordinance by a vote of not less than 2/3 of the members thereof. The ordinance shall set forth the intent and desire of the city, village or incorporated town to relinquish and turn over to the Park District the function of planning, establishing and maintaining the municipal recreation program within the boundaries of the city, village or incorporated town and to relinquish any and all powers which it may have to levy and collect a tax known as "The Recreation Tax". The clerk of the city, village or incorporated town shall mail a certified copy of the ordinance to the Park District. If the Park Commissioners of the Park District see fit, they may adopt an ordinance, by a vote of not less than 2/3 of the members. This ordinance shall provide that the Park District assumes the planning, establishing and maintaining of the municipal recreation program within the boundaries of the city and the Park District will levy and collect a tax at a rate not to exceed that levied by the city, village or incorporated town, but that tax may not exceed .09%, or the rate limit in effect on July 1, 1967, whichever is greater, of the value as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all taxable property in such District for the purpose of planning, establishing and maintaining recreational programs, such programs to include playgrounds, community and recreation centers.
    Six months from the date of the adoption of the Ordinance by the Park District, the District shall assume the functions previously performed by the city, village or incorporated town through its recreation commission, or other board or commission designated by the city, village or incorporated town. Thereafter the Park District may levy and collect a tax of not to exceed that rate previously levied by the city, village or incorporated town for recreation purposes, but the rate of tax may not exceed .09%, or the rate limit in effect on July 1, 1967, whichever is greater, of the value as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all taxable property in such district for the purpose of planning, establishing and maintaining recreation programs, such programs to include playgrounds, community and recreation centers and which tax shall be levied and collected in like manner as the general taxes for the District. The foregoing limitations upon tax rates may be increased or decreased under the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of the State of Illinois. The tax to be levied under this Section shall be in addition to all other taxes authorized by law to be levied and collected in such district and shall not be included within any limitation of rate contained in this Code or any other law, but shall be excluded therefrom and be in addition thereto and in excess thereof. Whenever the tax levied under this Section shall be levied in addition to the tax levied under Section 5-2 of "The Park District Code", the tax levied under this Section shall be levied and extended only upon that property located within the boundaries of the city, village or incorporated town, which lies within the boundaries of the park district.
    Six months from date of adoption of the ordinance by the District, the city, village or incorporated town shall turn over to the Park District any and all funds and tax monies in its possession on that date, received by it from the "Recreation Tax". From time to time thereafter, the city, village or incorporated town shall turn over to the Park District all such recreation funds and tax monies as received from levies adopted prior to the effective date of the merger. The funds shall be paid to the treasurer of the Park District and kept in a fund known as the "Recreational Program Fund."
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-95-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-95-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-95-12)
    Sec. 11-95-12. Whenever a Park District contains, within the boundaries of the district, the greater portion of the area of a city, village or incorporated town, and the population of the city, village or incorporated town constitutes a majority of the population of the Park District, and the city, village or incorporated town levies and collects a tax for recreation purposes, the functions of the Recreation Commission may be merged with, and assumed by, the Park District in the manner following:
    The Park Commissioners shall adopt an ordinance by a vote of not less than 2/3 of the commissioners. The ordinance shall set forth the intent of the Park District to assume the planning, establishing and maintaining of the municipal recreation program within the boundaries of the Park District, and to levy and collect a tax for such purposes, at a rate not to exceed that levied by the city, village or incorporated town, which rate shall not exceed .09%, or the rate limit in effect on July 1, 1967, whichever is greater, of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue of all taxable property in such district. The Secretary of the Park District shall mail a certified copy of the ordinance to the city, village or incorporated town. If the governing board of the city, village or incorporated town sees fit, they may adopt an ordinance, by a vote of not less than 2/3 of its members. This ordinance shall state that the city, village or incorporated town relinquishes any and all control and management of the planning, establishing and maintaining of the municipal recreation program within its boundaries to the Park District together with relinquishing its tax levy for recreation purposes.
    Six months from the date of adoption of such an ordinance by the city, village or incorporated town, the Park District shall assume the functions previously performed by the city, village or incorporated town through its recreation commission, or other board or commission designated by the city, village or incorporated town. Thereafter the Park District may levy and collect a tax of not to exceed that rate previously levied by the city, village or incorporated town for recreation purposes, but the rate of the tax may not exceed .05%, or the rate limit in effect on July 1, 1967, whichever is greater, of the value as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all taxable property in the district. The tax funds shall be used for the purpose of planning, establishing and maintaining recreation programs, such programs to include playgrounds, community and recreation centers. The tax shall be levied and collected in like manner as the general taxes for the District. The foregoing limitations upon tax rates may be increased or decreased under the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of the State of Illinois. The tax to be levied under this Section shall be in addition to all other taxes authorized by law to be levied and collected in such district and shall not be included within any limitation of rate contained in this Code or any other law, but shall be excluded therefrom and be in addition thereto and in excess thereof.
    Six months from the date of adoption of the ordinance by the city, village or incorporated town, it shall turn over to the Park District any and all recreation funds and tax monies in its possession on that date, received by it from the "Recreation Tax". From time to time thereafter, the city, village or incorporated town shall turn over to the Park District all such recreation funds and tax monies received from levies adopted prior to the effective date of the merger. The funds shall be paid to the treasurer of the Park District and kept in a fund to be known as the "Recreational Program Fund".
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-95-13

    (65 ILCS 5/11-95-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-95-13)
    Sec. 11-95-13. The corporate authorities of a municipality specified in Section 11-95-2 and a recreation board specified in Section 11-95-3 are authorized to establish, maintain and manage recreational programs for persons with disabilities, including both persons with mental disabilities and persons with physical disabilities, to provide transportation for persons with disabilities to and from such programs, to provide for such examination of participants in such programs as may be deemed necessary, to charge fees for participating in such programs, the fee charged for non-residents of such municipality need not be the same as the fees charged the residents of the municipality, and to charge fees for transportation furnished to participants.
(Source: P.A. 99-143, eff. 7-27-15.)

65 ILCS 5/11-95-14

    (65 ILCS 5/11-95-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-95-14)
    Sec. 11-95-14. The corporate authorities of any 2 or more municipalities specified in Section 11-95-2 and any 2 or more recreation boards specified in Section 11-95-3, or any combination thereof, are authorized to take any action jointly relating to recreational programs for persons with disabilities that could be taken individually and to enter into agreements with other such recreation boards, corporate authorities and park districts or any combination thereof, for the purpose of providing for the establishment, maintenance and management of joint recreational programs for persons with disabilities of all the participating districts and municipal areas, including provisions for transportation of participants, procedures for approval of budgets, authorization of expenditures and sharing of expenses, location of recreational areas in the area of any of the participating districts and municipalities, acquisition of real estate by gift, legacy, grant, or purchase, employment of a director and other professional workers for such program who may be employed by one participating district, municipality or board which shall be reimbursed on a mutually agreed basis by the other municipalities, districts and boards that are parties to the joint agreement, authorization for one municipality, board or district to supply professional workers for a joint program conducted in another municipality or district and to provide other requirements for operation of such joint program as may be desirable. The corporate authorities of any municipality that is a party to a joint agreement entered into under this Section may levy and collect a tax, in the manner provided by law for the levy and collection of other municipal taxes in the municipality but in addition to taxes for general purposes authorized by Section 8-3-1 or levied as limited by any provision of a special charter under which the municipality is incorporated, at not to exceed .04% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all taxable property within the municipality for the purpose of funding that municipality's share of the expenses for providing the programs under that joint agreement. However, no tax may be levied pursuant to this Section in any area in which a tax is levied under Section 5-8 of the Park District Code.
(Source: P.A. 99-143, eff. 7-27-15.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 96

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 96 heading)
DIVISION 96. JOINT PROPERTY OF
MUNICIPALITIES AND PARK DISTRICTS

65 ILCS 5/11-96-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-96-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-96-1)
    Sec. 11-96-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may control the property of the corporation and may provide for joint ownership with any one or more park districts of real and personal property used for park purposes by such park district or districts. In case of joint ownership, the terms of the agreement shall be fair, just and equitable to all parties and shall be set forth in a written agreement entered into by the corporate authorities of each participating district and municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-96-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-96-5)
    Sec. 11-96-5. Municipal and park district tax.
    (a) If property within a municipality also lies within a park district and the same property is being taxed for park or recreation purposes by both the municipality and the park district, then the corporate authorities of the municipality may adopt an ordinance or resolution to pay all or part of the park district tax for the property according to subsection (b). If the corporate authorities of a municipality adopt a resolution or ordinance under this Section, then the corporate authorities shall certify the action to the county clerk.
    (b) Before the county clerk extends the tax levy of the park district, the corporate authorities of the municipality may order the municipal treasurer to pay a specified amount into a special abatement fund held by the county treasurer. The county clerk shall then abate the park district tax extension on the property within the municipality by the amount in the abatement fund by apportioning the abatement amount for each parcel of property according to the assessed value as equalized by the board of review and Department of Revenue. The county treasurer shall then pay the money in the abatement fund to the park district. If the amount in the abatement fund is more than the amount of the current tax levy extended on the property, then the county treasurer shall return the surplus amount to the municipal treasurer.
    (c) For the purposes of the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law, the amount of the extension abatement shall continue to be included in the park district's aggregate extension base.
    (d) The municipal tax and abatement shall not exceed a period of 10 years.
(Source: P.A. 91-885, eff. 7-6-00.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 97

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 97 heading)
DIVISION 97. PLEASURE DRIVEWAYS

65 ILCS 5/11-97-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-97-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-97-1)
    Sec. 11-97-1. The corporate authorities of any municipality, whether incorporated under the general law or a special charter, may designate by ordinance the whole or any part of not to exceed 2 streets, roads, avenues, boulevards, or highways, under their jurisdiction, as public driveways, to be used for pleasure driving only, and to improve and maintain the same, and also to lay out, establish, open, alter, widen, extend, grade, pave, or otherwise improve and maintain not more than 2 roads, streets, or avenues, and designate them as pleasure driveways to be used for pleasure driving only. But these powers can only be exercised when the corporate authorities are petitioned to do so by the owners of more than two-thirds of the frontage of land fronting upon a proposed pleasure driveway.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-97-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-97-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-97-2)
    Sec. 11-97-2. The corporate authorities of any municipality, whether incorporated under the general law or a special charter, may lay out, establish, open, alter, widen, extend, grade, pave, or otherwise improve and maintain one or more driveways from the corporate limits of the municipality to parks owned by the municipality outside its corporate limits. The cost of these driveways may be paid out of any fund in the municipal treasury, acquired under the authority of law for park purposes. The corporate authorities may acquire the land necessary for this purpose by purchase, legacy or gift, or in case the land cannot be so acquired, they may acquire it by condemnation in the manner provided for the exercise of the right of eminent domain under the Eminent Domain Act.
(Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)

65 ILCS 5/11-97-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-97-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-97-3)
    Sec. 11-97-3. Pleasure driveways specified in Section 11-97-1 may be laid out, extended, and improved under the provisions of Article 9.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-97-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-97-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-97-4)
    Sec. 11-97-4. The corporate authorities, by ordinance, may regulate, restrain, and control the speed of travel upon these pleasure driveways, may prescribe the kind of vehicles that shall be allowed thereon, and in all things may regulate, restrain, and control the use of these pleasure driveways. The corporate authorities may exclude therefrom funeral processions, hearses, and traffic teams and vehicles, so as to free these pleasure driveways from all business traffic or objectionable travel and make them pleasure driveways for pleasure driving only. They may prescribe in that ordinance such fines or penalties for the violation thereof as they are allowed by law to prescribe for the violation of other ordinances.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 98

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 98 heading)
DIVISION 98. PARKS IN CITIES AND VILLAGES
OF LESS THAN 50,000

65 ILCS 5/11-98-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-98-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-98-1)
    Sec. 11-98-1. The corporate authorities of each city and village with a population of less than 85,000, whether incorporated under the general law or a special charter, may purchase, establish, and maintain public parks for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of the municipality. For that purpose, the corporate authorities may levy a tax not to exceed .075%, or the rate limit in effect on September 1, 1967, whichever is greater, of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, annually on all taxable property embraced in the municipality for the current year. This tax shall be levied and collected in the manner provided by law for the levy and collection of other municipal taxes in the municipality.
    If the inhabitants of a specified municipality with a population of 500 or more so determine, as provided by Section 11-98-2, this annual tax may be levied in that municipality in addition to taxes for general purposes authorized by Section 8-3-1, and in addition to taxes levied as limited by any provision of a special charter under which the municipality is now incorporated.
    The corporate authorities have the power to lease such a public park for the purpose of holding county fairs therein.
    The foregoing limitations upon tax rates may be increased or decreased under the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-98-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-98-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-98-2)
    Sec. 11-98-2. In any city or village with a population of 500 or more but less than 50,000, upon a petition signed by electors of the municipality equal in number to 1% of the number of votes cast at the last preceding general municipal election but in no case fewer than 100 electors, the municipal clerk of the municipality shall certify for submission at an election in accordance with the general election law, a proposition to levy additional taxes for park purposes as provided by Section 11-98-1.
    The proposition shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall an annual tax of not
 exceeding .......% on all taxable
 property  within  the  city (or        YES
 village) be  levied in addition
 to taxes  for  general purposes    --------------------------
 as authorized by  Section 8-3-1
 of the Illinois Municipal Code,         NO
 for the  purpose of maintaining
 a park in the ....?
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    If a majority of the electors voting upon the proposition vote in favor thereof, the specified tax shall be levied and collected as provided by Section 11-98-1.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/11-98-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-98-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-98-3)
    Sec. 11-98-3. Any specified municipality which heretofore has authorized or hereafter may authorize the levy of the tax provided for by Section 11-98-1 or by "An Act to authorize certain cities and villages to establish and maintain public parks by taxation and to lease the same to county fairs," approved May 13, 1907, as amended, at a time when the population of the municipality was less than 50,000, may continue the levy annually at one-half of the rate approved by the referendum required under Section 2 of that Act or at the rate provided under Section 11-98-1, notwithstanding that after that approval the population of the municipality has increased to 50,000 or more.
    The foregoing limitations upon tax rates may be increased or decreased according to the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 76-1235.)

65 ILCS 5/11-98-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-98-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-98-4)
    Sec. 11-98-4. Any city or village a majority of whose electors voting thereon have voted in favor of a proposition to levy an additional tax for park purposes as provided in "An Act to authorize certain cities and villages to establish and maintain public parks by taxation and to lease the same to county fairs," approved May 13, 1907, as amended, shall continue to levy and collect the additional tax thereby approved as provided by and at the rate authorized in Section 11-98-1 without submitting the proposition specified in Section 11-98-2 to the electors for approval.
    The foregoing limitations upon tax rates may be increased or decreased according to the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 76-1235.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 99

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 99 heading)
DIVISION 99. PARKS AND BOULEVARDS IN CITIES FROM 5,000 TO 100,000

65 ILCS 5/11-99-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-99-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-99-1)
    Sec. 11-99-1. Subject to the provisions of Section 11-99-3, the city council in every city with a population of not less than 5,000 nor more than 100,000, whether incorporated under the general law or special charter, has the power, by ordinance, to levy annually a tax not to exceed .03% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of the taxable property within the corporate limits of the city for the current year. This tax shall be levied and collected in the same manner as the other general taxes for that city are levied and collected. When collected, the money from this tax shall be placed in a separate fund to be used only for the purpose of purchasing land for parks and boulevards in and around the city, and for the purpose of opening, improving, and maintaining these parks and boulevards. This annual park and boulevard tax shall be levied in addition to taxes for general purposes authorized by Section 8-3-1 and in addition to the taxes as limited by any provision of any special charter under which the city is now incorporated.
    An amount not to exceed 20% of this special fund may be expended for the purpose of providing music in city-owned parks during the months of May, June, July, August, and September in each year.
    The foregoing limitation upon tax rates may be increased or decreased according to the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-99-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-99-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-99-2)
    Sec. 11-99-2. Where a boulevard and park association incorporated under the general law is doing the work provided for under Section 11-99-1, the proceeds of the specified tax may be transferred to that association for the purposes specified in that section.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-99-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-99-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-99-3)
    Sec. 11-99-3. No city is authorized to levy or collect the tax provided for by Section 11-99-1 until the question of that levy has been certified by the clerk and submitted to the electors of the city at an election in accordance with the general election law and authorized by a majority of the votes cast on the question.
    However, in any city whose electors have authorized the levy of a tax under "An Act to provide for the assessment and collection of a general tax by cities for parks and boulevard purposes," approved June 17, 1893, as amended, that tax may be continued to be levied under Sections 11-99-1 through 11-99-3 without submitting the question of its levy to the electors for approval.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 100

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 100 heading)
DIVISION 100. PARKS IN CITIES OF LESS THAN
15,000 INHABITANTS

65 ILCS 5/11-100-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-100-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-100-1)
    Sec. 11-100-1. Every city with a population not exceeding 15,000 has the power to acquire by purchase, or otherwise, land in or within 4 miles of the corporate limits of the city for the purpose of providing public parks for the use of the city's inhabitants. It may enclose, improve, and maintain such a public park and regulate its use by ordinance. However, no money shall be expended for the purchase of any land for the designated purpose until the question whether the money shall be so expended has been certified by the clerk and submitted to a vote of the electors of the city at an election in accordance with the general election law, and has received the approval of a majority of the votes cast on the question.
    But any city whose electors have approved the question of the expenditure of money for the purchase of land for the designated purpose under "An Act to enable certain cities to provide and maintain public parks for the use of the inhabitants thereof," approved April 24, 1899, as amended, may continue to expend money for the designated purpose without submitting the question to the electors for approval under Sections 11-100-1 and 11-100-2.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/11-100-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-100-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-100-2)
    Sec. 11-100-2. A city specified in Section 11-100-1 may borrow money and levy and collect a general tax for the purpose of providing public parks for the use of the city's inhabitants or for the purpose of enclosing, improving, and maintaining them in the same manner as for the purpose of purchasing and maintaining water works under the laws of this state. It may appropriate money for these purposes.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 101

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 101 heading)
AIRPORTS

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 101

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 101 heading)
DIVISION 101. AIRPORTS - GENERAL AUTHORITY

65 ILCS 5/11-101-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-101-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-101-1)
    Sec. 11-101-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may establish and maintain public airports either within or without the corporate limits of the municipality and provide for the safe approach thereto and take-off therefrom by aircraft; may construct, reconstruct, expand and improve landing fields, landing strips, hangars, terminal buildings and other structures and may provide any terminal facilities for such airports; may acquire by gift, grant, lease, purchase, condemnation or otherwise any private property or property devoted to any public use or rights or easements therein for any of the purposes specified in this section; may contract for the removal or relocation of all buildings, railways, mains, pipes, conduits, wires, poles, and all other structures, facilities and equipment which may interfere with the location, expansion or improvement of any public airport, or with the safe approach thereto or takeoff therefrom by aircraft, and may assume any obligation and pay any expense incidental thereto; may operate any public airport and may charge and collect rents, rates or other compensation for any use thereof or for any service rendered by the municipality in the operation thereof, provided that, subject to the capacity thereof, the landing field and landing strips shall be available to any person, without unjust or unreasonable discrimination as to services and charges, for landing and take-off by any aircraft; may let to, or enter into any operating agreement with, any person for operation and maintenance of any public airport, but all such leases and operating agreements shall provide that, subject to the capacity thereof, the landing field and landing strips shall be available to any person, without unjust or unreasonable discrimination as to services and charges, for landing and take-off by any air craft; may let to any person, or grant concessions or privileges in, any land adjoining the landing field or any building or structure on such land for the shelter, servicing, manufacturing and repair of aircraft, aircraft parts and accessories, for receiving and discharging passengers and cargo, and for the accommodation of the public at such airport; may regulate the use of such airports, the navigation of aircraft over such airports and the approach of aircraft and their take-off from such airports. This section is subject to the provisions of the Illinois Aeronautics Act, as heretofore and hereafter amended.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-101-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-101-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-101-2)
    Sec. 11-101-2. Whenever the corporate authorities of any municipality have established an airport outside the corporate limits of the municipality and have determined that it is essential to the proper and safe construction and maintenance of such airport to vacate any roads, highways, streets, alleys, or parts thereof in unincorporated territory lying within the airport area or any enlargement thereof, and have determined that the public interest will be subserved by such vacation, they may vacate such roads, highways, streets, alleys, or parts thereof, by an ordinance. Provided however, that such municipality shall have first acquired the land on both sides of such roads, highways, streets, alleys, or parts thereof; provided, also, that in the case of a road, highway, street or alley or part thereof, under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation, the consent of the Department shall be obtained before the ordinance shall become effective. Such ordinance shall be passed by the affirmative vote of at least 3/4 of all alderpersons, trustees or commissioners authorized by law to be elected. Such vacation shall be effective upon passage of the ordinance and recording of a certified copy thereof with the recorder of the county within which the roads, highways, streets, alleys, or parts thereof are situated.
(Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

65 ILCS 5/11-101-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-101-3)
    Sec. 11-101-3. Noise mitigation; air quality.
    (a) A municipality that has implemented a Residential Sound Insulation Program to mitigate aircraft noise shall perform indoor air quality monitoring and laboratory analysis of windows and doors installed pursuant to the Residential Sound Insulation Program to determine whether there are any adverse health impacts associated with off-gassing from such windows and doors. Such monitoring and analysis shall be consistent with applicable professional and industry standards. The municipality shall make any final reports resulting from such monitoring and analysis available to the public on the municipality's website. The municipality shall develop a science-based mitigation plan to address significant health-related impacts, if any, associated with such windows and doors as determined by the results of the monitoring and analysis. In a municipality that has implemented a Residential Sound Insulation Program to mitigate aircraft noise, if requested by the homeowner pursuant to a process established by the municipality, which process shall include, at a minimum, notification in a newspaper of general circulation and a mailer sent to every address identified as a recipient of windows and doors installed under the Residential Sound Insulation Program, the municipality shall replace all windows and doors installed under the Residential Sound Insulation Program in such homes where one or more windows or doors have been found to have caused offensive odors. Subject to appropriation, the municipality shall replace windows and doors in at least 750 residences a year. Residents who altered or modified a replacement window or accepted a replacement screen for the window shall not be disqualified from compensation or future services. Only those homeowners who request that the municipality perform an odor inspection as prescribed by the process established by the municipality within 6 months of notification being published and mailers being sent shall be eligible for odorous window and odorous door replacement. Residents who are eligible to receive replacement windows shall be allowed to choose the color and type of replacement window. For purposes of aiding in the selection of such replacement windows, a showcase and display of available replacement window types shall be established and located at Chicago Midway International Airport. Homes that have been identified by the municipality as having odorous windows or doors are not required to make said request to the municipality. The right to make a claim for replacement and have it considered pursuant to this Section shall not be affected by the fact of odor-related claims made or odor-related products received pursuant to the Residential Sound Insulation Program prior to June 5, 2019 (the effective date of this Section). The municipality shall also perform in-home air quality testing in residences in which windows and doors are replaced under this Section. In order to receive in-home air quality testing, a homeowner must request such testing from the municipality, and the total number of homes tested in any given year shall not exceed 25% of the total number of homes in which windows and doors were replaced under this Section in the prior calendar year.
    (b) An advisory committee shall be formed, composed of the following: (i) 2 members of the municipality who reside in homes that have received windows or doors pursuant to the Residential Sound Insulation Program and have been identified by the municipality as having odorous windows or doors, appointed by the Secretary of Transportation; (ii) one employee of the Aeronautics Division of the Department of Transportation; (iii) 2 employees of the municipality that implemented the Residential Sound Insulation Program in question; and (iv) 2 members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, 2 members appointed by the President of the Senate, one member appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, and one member appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate. The advisory committee shall determine by majority vote which homes contain windows or doors that cause offensive odors and thus are eligible for replacement, shall promulgate a list of such homes, and shall develop recommendations as to the order in which homes are to receive window replacement. The recommendations shall include reasonable and objective criteria for determining which windows or doors are odorous, consideration of the date of odor confirmation for prioritization, severity of odor, geography and individual hardship, and shall provide such recommendations to the municipality. The advisory committee shall develop a process in which homeowners can demonstrate extreme hardship. As used in this subsection, "extreme hardship" means: liquid infiltration of the window or door; health and medical condition of the resident; and residents with sensitivities related to smell. At least 10% of the homes receiving a replacement in a year shall be homes that have demonstrated extreme hardship. The advisory committee shall compile a report demonstrating: (i) the number of homes in line to receive a replacement; (ii) the number of homes that received replacement windows or doors, or both; (iii) the number of homes that received financial compensation instead of a replacement; and (iv) the number of homes with confirmed mechanical issues. Until December 31, 2022, the report shall be compiled monthly, after December 31, 2022, the report shall be complied quarterly. The advisory committee shall accept all public questions and furnish a written response within 2 business days. The advisory committee shall comply with the requirements of the Open Meetings Act. The Chicago Department of Aviation shall provide administrative support to the committee. The municipality shall consider the recommendations of the committee but shall retain final decision-making authority over replacement of windows and doors installed under the Residential Sound Insulation Program, and shall comply with all federal, State, and local laws involving procurement. A municipality administering claims pursuant to this Section shall provide to every address identified as having submitted a valid claim under this Section a quarterly report setting forth the municipality's activities undertaken pursuant to this Section for that quarter. However, the municipality shall replace windows and doors pursuant to this Section only if, and to the extent, grants are distributed to, and received by, the municipality from the Sound-Reducing Windows and Doors Replacement Fund for the costs associated with the replacement of sound-reducing windows and doors installed under the Residential Sound Insulation Program pursuant to Section 6z-20.1 of the State Finance Act. In addition, the municipality shall revise its specifications for procurement of windows for the Residential Sound Insulation Program to address potential off-gassing from such windows in future phases of the program. A municipality subject to the Section shall not legislate or otherwise regulate with regard to indoor air quality monitoring, laboratory analysis or replacement requirements, except as provided in this Section, but the foregoing restriction shall not limit said municipality's taxing power.
    (c) A home rule unit may not regulate indoor air quality monitoring and laboratory analysis, and related mitigation and mitigation plans, in a manner inconsistent with this Section. This Section is a limitation of home rule powers and functions under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of powers and functions exercised by the State.
    (d) This Section shall not be construed to create a private right of action.
(Source: P.A. 102-558, eff. 8-20-21; 102-678, eff. 12-10-21; 103-200, eff. 6-30-23.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 102

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 102 heading)
DIVISION 102. AIRPORTS FOR MUNICIPALITIES OF
500,000 OR MORE

65 ILCS 5/11-102-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-102-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-102-1)
    Sec. 11-102-1. Every municipality with a population of 500,000 or more may establish and maintain public airports, upon (1) any land either within or outside the corporate limits of the municipality, (2) any public waters of the State of Illinois within the limits or jurisdiction of or bordering on the municipality, (3) any submerged land under such public waters, and (4) any artificial or reclaimed land which before the artificial making or reclamation thereof constituted a portion of the submerged land under such public waters.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-102-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-102-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-102-2)
    Sec. 11-102-2. Every municipality specified in Section 11-102-1 may purchase, construct, reconstruct, expand and improve landing fields, landing strips, landing floats, hangars, terminal buildings and other structures relating thereto and may provide terminal facilities for public airports; may construct, reconstruct and improve causeways, roadways, and bridges for approaches to or connections with the landing fields, landing strips and landing floats; and may construct and maintain breakwaters for the protection of such airports with a water front. Before any work of construction is commenced in, over or upon any public waters of the state, the plans and specifications therefor shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Transportation of the state. Submission to and approval by the Department of Transportation is not required for any work or construction undertaken as part of the O'Hare Modernization Program as defined in Section 10 of the O'Hare Modernization Act.
(Source: P.A. 100-201, eff. 8-18-17.)

65 ILCS 5/11-102-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-102-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-102-3)
    Sec. 11-102-3. Every specified municipality may use, occupy, and reclaim submerged land under the public waters of the state within the limits or jurisdiction of or bordering upon the municipality as may be necessary or appropriate in the exercise of the powers under Sections 11-102-1 and 11-102-2. The power granted by this section is superior to and takes precedence over any power to reclaim such land heretofore granted to any person which has not been exercised at the time when the municipality, by ordinance as to such land therein particularly described, determines to exercise the power granted by this section.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-102-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-102-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-102-4)
    Sec. 11-102-4. Every municipality specified in Section 11-102-1 may contract for the removal or relocation of all buildings, railways, mains, pipes, conduits, wires, poles, and all other structures, facilities and equipment which may interfere with the location, expansion or improvement of any public airport, or with the safe approach thereto or take-off therefrom by aircraft, and may acquire by gift, grant, lease, purchase, condemnation or otherwise any private property, public property or property devoted to any public use or rights or easements therein for any purpose authorized by this Section and Sections 11-102-1 through 11-102-3. Nothing in this Section limits the powers of the City of Chicago to acquire property or otherwise exercise its powers under Section 15 of the O'Hare Modernization Act.
(Source: P.A. 93-450, eff. 8-6-03.)

65 ILCS 5/11-102-4a

    (65 ILCS 5/11-102-4a) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-102-4a)
    Sec. 11-102-4a. Any plan to change a municipal airport's physical facilities, including but not limited to construction of runways, additions to or relocation of runways, construction of terminals and of parking areas, shall be subject to a public hearing if such change:
    (1) would affect the residents of any contiguous municipality in the use and enjoyment of their property;
    (2) involves locating or relocating of a State, county, or municipal street or highway or part thereof by the airport authorities and such highway, or street, or portion thereof, so affected is situated within the corporate limits of any contiguous municipality; or
    (3) would affect any contiguous municipality in its carrying out of its governmental or proprietary functions.
(Source: P.A. 76-1341.)

65 ILCS 5/11-102-4b

    (65 ILCS 5/11-102-4b) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-102-4b)
    Sec. 11-102-4b. The municipal clerk of the municipality which established the airport involved shall publish notice of the hearing at least once, not more than 30 nor less than 15 days before the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipalities affected. If no newspaper is generally circulated in such municipality, publication shall be in a newspaper of general circulation in the county of the municipalities affected.
(Source: P.A. 76-1341.)

65 ILCS 5/11-102-4c

    (65 ILCS 5/11-102-4c) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-102-4c)
    Sec. 11-102-4c. At the hearing the airport authorities shall make a full disclosure of the proposed plan. All interested persons and municipalities may appear and testify for or against any plan. The hearing may be continued from time to time at the discretion of the airport authorities to allow necessary changes in any proposed plan, or to hear or receive additional testimony from interested persons or municipalities.
(Source: P.A. 76-1341.)

65 ILCS 5/11-102-4d

    (65 ILCS 5/11-102-4d) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-102-4d)
    Sec. 11-102-4d. Sections 11-102-4a, 11-102-4b, and 11-102-4c apply to an airport which is located either within or outside of the corporate limits of every municipality specified in Section 11-102-1 establishing the airport.
(Source: P.A. 76-1341.)

65 ILCS 5/11-102-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-102-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-102-5)
    Sec. 11-102-5. Every municipality specified in Section 11-102-1 has the following additional powers:
    (1) to operate any public airport, buildings, structures or facilities relating thereto and to charge and collect rents, rates or other compensation for any use thereof or for any service rendered by the municipality in the operation thereof, provided that, subject to the capacity thereof, the landing field, landing strips and landing float shall be available to any person, without unjust or unreasonable discrimination as to services and charges, for landing and take-off by any aircraft;
    (2) to let to, or enter into any operating agreement with, any person for operation and maintenance of any public airport, but all such leases and operating agreements shall provide that, subject to the capacity thereof, the landing field, landing strips and landing float shall be available to any person, without unjust or unreasonable discrimination as to services and charges, for landing and take-off by any aircraft;
    (3) to let to any person, or grant concessions or privileges in, any land adjoining the landing field or any building or structure on such land for the shelter, servicing, manufacturing and repair of aircraft, aircraft parts and accessories, for receiving and discharging passengers and cargo, and for the accommodation of the public at such airport;
    (4) to regulate the use of such airports, the navigation of aircraft over such airports and the approach of aircraft and their take-off from such airports.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-102-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-102-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-102-6)
    Sec. 11-102-6. Every municipality specified in Section 11-102-1 may from time to time issue its bonds in anticipation of its revenue from such an airport or airports or from any buildings, structures, or facilities thereof or relating thereto to accomplish any of the purposes of this Division 102 and to refund such bonds. These bonds may be authorized by ordinance and may be issued in one or more series, may bear such dates, mature at such time or times, not exceeding 40 years from their respective dates, bear interest at such rates, not exceeding the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, payable semi-annually, be in such denominations, be in such form, either coupon or registered, be executed in such manner, be payable in such medium of payment, at such places, be subject to such terms of redemption, with or without premium, and may be made registrable as to principal or as to both principal and interest, as the ordinance may provide. These bonds may be issued without submission thereof to the electors of the municipality for approval. The bonds shall have all the qualities of negotiable paper under the law merchant and the negotiable instruments law. The bonds shall be sold at a price, so that the interest cost of the proceeds thereof shall not exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, payable semi-annually, computed to maturity according to standard tables of bond values and shall be sold in such manner and at such time as the corporate authorities of such municipality shall determine. Pending the preparation or execution of definitive bonds, interim receipts or certificates or temporary bonds may be delivered to the purchasers or pledgees of these bonds. These bonds bearing the signatures of officers in office on the date of the signing thereof shall be valid and binding obligations notwithstanding that before the delivery thereof and payment therefor any or all the persons whose signatures appear thereon cease to be officers. No holder of any bond issued under this section shall ever have the right to compel any exercise of taxing power of the municipality to pay the bond or the interest thereon. Each bond issued under this section shall recite in substance that the bond, including the interest thereon, is payable from the revenue pledged to the payment thereof and that the bond does not constitute a debt of the municipality issuing the bond within any statutory or constitutional limitation.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/11-102-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-102-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-102-7)
    Sec. 11-102-7. The corporate authorities of any municipality availing itself of the provisions of Section 11-102-6 shall adopt an ordinance describing in a general way the airport or airports or facilities thereof or relating thereto to be purchased, established or improved and refer to the plans and specifications therefor prepared for that purpose. These plans and specifications shall be open to the inspection of the public. Any such ordinance shall set out the estimated cost of the airport or airports or facilities thereof or relating thereto or of the improvement and shall fix the maximum amount of revenue bonds proposed to be issued therefor. This amount shall not exceed the estimated cost of the airport or airports or facilities thereof or relating thereto or of the improvement including engineering, legal, and other expenses together with interest cost to a date 6 months subsequent to the estimated date of completion. Such ordinance may contain such covenants, which shall be part of the contract between the municipality and the holders of such bonds and the trustee, if any, for such bondholders having such rights and duties as may be provided therein for the enforcement and protection of such covenants, as may be deemed necessary or advisable as to:
    (a) the issuance of additional bonds that may thereafter be issued payable from the revenues derived from the operation of any such airport or airports, buildings, structures and facilities and for the payment of the principal and interest upon such bonds;
    (b) the regulations as to the use of any such airport or airports and facilities to assure the maximum use or occupancy thereof;
    (c) the kind and amount of insurance to be carried, including use and occupancy insurance, the cost of which shall be payable only from the revenues derived from the airport or airports and facilities;
    (d) operation, maintenance, management, accounting and auditing, employment of airport engineers and consultants and the keeping of records, reports and audits of any such airport or airports and facilities;
    (e) the obligation of the municipality to maintain the airport or airports and facilities in good condition and to operate the same in an economical and efficient manner;
    (f) providing for setting aside of sinking funds, reserve funds, depreciation funds and such other special funds as may be found needful and the regulation and disposition thereof;
    (g) providing for the setting aside of a sinking fund, into which shall be payable from the revenues of such airport or airports, buildings, structures and facilities from month to month, as such revenues are collected, such sums as will be sufficient to pay the accruing interest and retire the bonds at maturity;
    (h) agreeing to fix and collect rents, rates of toll and other charges for the use of such airport or airports or any buildings, structures or facilities located thereon or related thereto, sufficient, together with other available money, to produce revenue adequate to pay the bonds at maturity and accruing interest and reserves therefor and sufficient to pay cost of maintenance, operation and depreciation thereof in such order of priority as shall be provided by the ordinance authorizing the bonds;
    (i) fixing procedure by which the terms of any contract with the holders of the bonds may be amended, the amount of bonds the holders of which must consent thereto and the manner in which such consent may be given;
    (j) providing the procedure for refunding such bonds;
    (k) providing whether and to what extent and upon what terms and conditions, if any, the holder of bonds or coupons issued under such ordinance or the trustee, if any, therefor may, by action, mandamus, injunction or other proceeding, enforce or compel the performance of all duties required by this Division 102 including the fixing, maintaining and collecting of such rents, rates or other charges for the use of such airport or airports or of any buildings, structures or other facilities located thereon or relating thereto or for any service rendered by the municipality in the operation thereof as will be sufficient, together with other available money, to pay the principal of and interest upon these revenue bonds as the same become due and reserves therefor and sufficient to pay the cost of maintenance, operation and depreciation of the airport or airports and facilities in the order of priority as provided in the ordinance authorizing the bonds, and the application of the income and revenue thereof;
    (m) such other covenants as may be deemed necessary or desirable to assure a successful and profitable operation of the airport or airports and facilities and prompt payment of the principal of and interest upon the bonds so authorized. After this ordinance has been adopted it shall be published once in a newspaper published and having a general circulation in the municipality and may not thereafter be amended or rescinded except as may be provided by specific covenant contained therein as hereinabove authorized. After the expiration of 10 days from the date of this publication the ordinance shall be in effect.
(Source: P.A. 83-345.)

65 ILCS 5/11-102-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-102-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-102-8)
    Sec. 11-102-8. Whenever revenue bonds are issued and outstanding under Sections 11-102-6 and 11-102-7, the entire revenue received from the operation of the airport or airports or from any building, structures, or facilities thereof or relating thereto shall be deposited in a separate fund which shall be used only in paying the principal and interest of these revenue bonds and reserves therefor and the cost of maintenance, operation and depreciation of the airport or airports and facilities in such order of priority as shall be provided by the respective ordinances authorizing revenue bonds. However, no priority accorded by such an ordinance may be impaired by a subsequent ordinance authorizing revenue bonds unless specifically so permitted by a covenant of the kind authorized to be included in an ordinance by Section 11-102-7. Such revenue in excess of requirements for payment of principal of and interest upon these bonds and reserves therefor and for payment of cost of maintenance, operation and depreciation of the airport or airports and facilities may be used for rehabilitation of existing airports and facilities, necessary reconstruction and expansion, construction of new facilities or for retirement of any outstanding bonds issued for airport purposes. After all such bonds have been paid, such revenues may be transferred to the general corporate fund of any such municipality and may be used for the maintenance, operation, repair and development of such airport or airports or buildings, structures or facilities thereof or relating thereto or for any corporate purpose.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-102-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-102-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-102-9)
    Sec. 11-102-9. Every municipality specified in Section 11-102-1 may secure grants and loans, or either, from the United States government, or any agency thereof, for financing the establishment and construction of any airport, or any part thereof, authorized by this Division 102. For such purposes it may issue and sell or pledge to the United States government, or any agency thereof, all or any part of the revenue bonds authorized under Section 11-102-6, and execute contracts and documents and do all things that may be required by the United States government, or any agency thereof, provided that such contracts and documents do not conflict with the provisions of any ordinance authorizing and securing the payment of outstanding bonds of the municipality theretofore issued that are payable from the revenues derived from the operation of the airport or airports or from any buildings, structures or facilities thereof or relating thereto.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-102-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-102-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-102-10)
    Sec. 11-102-10. The provisions of this Division 102 are subject to the provisions of the Illinois Aeronautics Act, as heretofore and hereafter amended.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-102-15

    (65 ILCS 5/11-102-15)
    Sec. 11-102-15. Chicago Midway International Airport; application of other Acts. In addition to the provisions of this Division 102, Chicago Midway International Airport is subject to the provisions of the Local Government Facility Lease Act.
(Source: P.A. 94-750, eff. 5-9-06.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 103

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 103 heading)
DIVISION 103. AIRPORTS FOR MUNICIPALITIES OF
LESS THAN 500,000

65 ILCS 5/11-103-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-103-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-103-1)
    Sec. 11-103-1. Every municipality having a population of less than 500,000 may acquire, own, construct, manage, maintain, and operate, within or outside the corporate limits of the municipality, airports and landing fields, together with all land, appurtenances, and easements, required therefor or deemed necessary and useful in connection therewith and in accordance with the purposes expressed in this section, including structures of all kinds.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-103-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-103-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-103-2)
    Sec. 11-103-2. Every municipality specified in Section 11-103-1 may, for airport and landing field purposes, (1) acquire by dedication, gift, lease, contract, purchase, or condemnation under power of eminent domain, all property and rights, necessary or proper, within and outside the corporate limits of the municipality, (2) appropriate money, (3) levy and collect taxes, and (4) borrow money and issue bonds on the credit of the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-103-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-103-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-103-3)
    Sec. 11-103-3. In all cases where property or rights are acquired or sought to be acquired by condemnation, the procedure shall be, as nearly as may be, like that provided for the exercise of the right of eminent domain under the Eminent Domain Act.
(Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)

65 ILCS 5/11-103-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-103-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-103-4)
    Sec. 11-103-4. All land and appurtenances thereto, acquired, owned, leased, or occupied by a municipality for any purpose specified in Section 11-103-1 are acquired, owned, leased, and occupied for a public purpose.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-103-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-103-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-103-5)
    Sec. 11-103-5. The corporate authorities of a specified municipality may make all reasonable rules and regulations, for air traffic and airport or landing field conduct, and for the management and control of the municipality's airport or landing field and other air navigation facilities and property under their control. These rules and regulations shall not be in conflict with the laws of the state, or the ordinances of the municipality, or the laws or regulations of the United States, or the regulations of the Illinois Commerce Commission, or the rules, rulings, regulations, orders or decisions of the Department of Transportation.
(Source: P.A. 81-840.)

65 ILCS 5/11-103-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-103-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-103-6)
    Sec. 11-103-6. The corporate authorities of a municipality under this Division 103 may (1) lease all or any part of the municipality's airport, landing field, facilities, and other structures, and fix and collect rentals therefor, (2) fix, charge, and collect rentals, tolls, fees, and charges to be paid, for the use of the whole or any part of the airport or landing field, buildings, or other facilities, (3) make contracts for the operation and management of the airport, landing field, or other air navigation facilities, and (4) provide for the use, management, and operation of the airport, landing field, or air navigation facilities through lessees thereof, or through its own employees, or otherwise. However, no lease for the operation or management of an airport, landing field, or air navigation facilities shall be made for more than one year except to the highest and best bidder, after notice of the lease or contract has been given, not more than 30 nor less than 15 days in advance of the date of the lease or contract, by publishing a notice thereof at least twice in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-103-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-103-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-103-7)
    Sec. 11-103-7. The corporate authorities of such municipality may vacate roads, highways, streets, and alleys, or parts thereof, within or without the corporate limits of the municipality, when the vacation is deemed essential to the proper and safe construction and maintenance of the municipality's airport or landing field.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-103-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-103-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-103-8)
    Sec. 11-103-8. All appropriations and bond issues for the use of the municipality's airport, landing field, or other air navigation facilities shall be made by the corporate authorities of the municipality in the manner provided by law for other municipal purposes. All warrants upon which any portion of this fund is to be paid out shall bear the signature of the officials that may be designated by the corporate authorities of the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-103-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-103-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-103-9)
    Sec. 11-103-9. The corporate authorities of a specified municipality, in the manner and at the time provided by law, shall provide by ordinance for the levy and collection of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the maturing principal and interest on the bonds issued under Sections 11-103-1 through 11-103-10.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-103-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-103-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-103-10)
    Sec. 11-103-10. Municipalities may exercise the powers granted by Sections 11-103-1 through 11-103-9, jointly and cooperatively, provided the conditions upon which the powers are exercised are evidenced by an agreement approved and recorded by their several corporate authorities.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-103-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-103-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-103-11)
    Sec. 11-103-11. The corporate authorities of every municipality which acquires or constructs an airport or landing field as provided in Section 11-103-1 may issue the municipality's negotiable bonds for the purpose of purchasing any existing claims or liens against the fee of the property on which the airport or landing field is located. These bonds shall be issued for such denominations, maturable at such time, bearing such rate of interest, not in excess of the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, and payable at such place as the corporate authorities may determine.
    All bonds issued under this section shall be secured by the airport or landing field property and shall be payable solely from this property or the revenue derived from the operation or leasing of the airport, landing field, and facilities, or appurtenances thereof. These bonds shall not, in any event, constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation. Each bond shall plainly state on its face that it has been issued under the provisions of this section and that it does not constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within any constitutional or statutory limitation.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/11-103-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-103-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-103-12)
    Sec. 11-103-12. The corporate authorities of any municipality specified in Section 11-103-1, for the purpose of acquiring land for an airport or landing field or constructing an airport or landing field, or both, may borrow money and as evidence thereof may issue bonds, payable solely from revenue derived, from the operation or leasing of the airport, landing field, and facilities or appurtenances thereof. These bonds may be issued in such amounts as may be necessary to provide sufficient funds to pay all costs of acquiring the land for an airport or landing field or constructing an airport or landing field, or both, including engineering, legal, and other expenses, together with interest on these bonds, to a date 6 months subsequent to the estimated date of completion.
    Whenever the corporate authorities of a specified municipality determine to acquire land for an airport or landing field or to construct an airport or landing field, or both, and to issue bonds under this section for the payment of the cost thereof, the corporate authorities shall adopt an ordinance describing in a general way the contemplated project and refer to the plans and specifications therefor. These plans and specifications shall be filed with the municipal clerk and shall be open for inspection by the public.
    This ordinance shall set out the estimated cost of the project, fix the amount of revenue bonds to be issued, the maturity or maturities thereof, the interest rate, which shall not exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, payable annually or semi-annually, and all details in connection with the bonds. The ordinance shall also declare that a statutory mortgage lien shall exist upon the property of the airport or landing field, and shall pledge the revenue derived from the operation or leasing of the airport, landing field, and the facilities and appurtenances thereof for the payment of maintenance and operating costs, providing an adequate depreciation fund, and paying the principal and interest of the revenue bonds issued thereunder.
    After this ordinance has been adopted, it shall be published in the same manner and form as is required for other ordinances of the municipality.
    The publication of the ordinance shall be accompanied by a notice of (1) the specific number of voters required to sign a petition requesting the question of acquiring land for an airport or landing field or constructing such facility and the issuance of bonds to be submitted to the electors; (2) the time in which such petition must be filed; and (3) the date of the prospective referendum. The municipal clerk shall provide a petition form to any individual requesting one.
    If no petition is filed with the municipal clerk as provided in this section within 30 days after the publication or posting of this ordinance, the ordinance shall be in effect after the expiration of this 30 day period. But if within this 30 day period a petition is filed with the municipal clerk signed by electors of the municipality numbering 10% or more of the number of registered voters in the municipality, asking that the question of acquiring land for an airport or landing field or constructing an airport or landing field, or both, and the issuance of the specified bonds, be submitted to the electors thereof, the municipal clerk shall certify that question for submission at an election in accordance with the general election law.
    If a majority of the votes cast on the question are in favor of acquiring land for an airport or landing field or constructing an airport or landing field, or both, and in favor of the issuance of the specified bonds, this ordinance shall be in effect. But if a majority of the votes cast on the question are against the project and the issuance of the bonds, this ordinance shall not become effective.
    Bonds issued under this section are negotiable instruments, and shall be executed by the mayor or president and by the municipal clerk of the municipality. In case any officer whose signature appears on the bonds or coupons ceases to hold that office before the bonds are delivered, his signature, nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as though he had remained in office until the bonds were delivered.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 86-4; 87-767.)

65 ILCS 5/11-103-13

    (65 ILCS 5/11-103-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-103-13)
    Sec. 11-103-13. Bonds issued under Section 11-103-12 shall be payable solely from the revenue derived from the operation or leasing of the airport, landing field, and facilities or appurtenances thereof. These bonds shall not, in any event, constitute an indebtedness of the municipality, within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation. Each bond shall plainly state on its face that it has been issued under the provisions of Section 11-103-12 and that it does not constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within any constitutional or statutory limitation.
    These bonds shall be sold in such manner and upon such terms as the corporate authorities shall determine. If the bonds are issued to bear interest at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, they shall be sold for not less than par and accrued interest. If the bonds are issued to bear interest at a rate of less than the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, the minimum price at which they may be sold shall be such that the interest cost of the municipality of the proceeds of the bonds shall not exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, computed to maturity, according to the standard table of bond values.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/11-103-14

    (65 ILCS 5/11-103-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-103-14)
    Sec. 11-103-14. Whenever revenue bonds are issued under Section 11-103-12, all revenue derived from the operation of the specified airport, landing field, and facilities or appurtenances thereof, shall be set aside as collected and shall be deposited in a separate fund designated as the airport fund of the municipality. This fund shall be used only in paying the cost of operation and maintenance of the airport or landing field, in providing an adequate depreciation fund, and in paying the principal of and interest upon the revenue bonds issued under Section 11-103-12.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-103-15

    (65 ILCS 5/11-103-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-103-15)
    Sec. 11-103-15. A statutory mortgage lien exists upon the airport or landing field and the facilities and appurtenances thereof acquired by or constructed from the proceeds of the revenue bonds authorized to be issued under Section 11-103-12. This lien shall exist in favor of the holders of these bonds, and each of them, and in favor of the holders of the coupons attached to these bonds. The airport or landing field and the facilities and appurtenances thereof shall remain subject to this statutory mortgage lien until payment in full of the principal and interest of these revenue bonds. Any holder of a bond issued under Section 11-103-12 or of any coupon representing interest accrued thereon, may, in any civil action, enforce the statutory mortgage lien created by this section, and may, by proper suit, compel the performance of the duties of the officials of the issuing municipality set forth in Sections 11-103-12 through 11-103-15.
    If there is a default in the payment of the principal of or interest upon any of these bonds, the circuit court in any proper action may appoint a receiver to administer the airport or landing field and the facilities and appurtenances thereof on behalf of the municipality with power to charge and collect fees sufficient to provide for the payment of the operating expenses and for the payment of these bonds and interest thereon and to apply the income and revenue in conformity with Sections 11-103-12 through 11-103-15 and the ordinance providing for the issuance of these bonds.
(Source: P.A. 79-1361.)

65 ILCS 5/11-103-16

    (65 ILCS 5/11-103-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-103-16)
    Sec. 11-103-16. Subject to the provisions of Section 11-103-17 the corporate authorities of a municipality under this Division 103 may levy and collect annually a tax of not exceeding .10% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all the taxable property within the corporate limits of such municipality, for the purpose set forth in Section 11-103-1. This annual tax shall be designated as the "Airport Tax" and shall be in addition to and exclusive of all other taxes which such municipality is now or hereafter authorized to levy and collect.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-103-17

    (65 ILCS 5/11-103-17) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-103-17)
    Sec. 11-103-17. The Airport Tax provided for by Section 11-103-16 shall not be levied and collected until the question of its adoption and the maximum rate at which such tax shall be levied is certified by the clerk and submitted to a vote of the voters of the municipalities and has received the affirmative vote of a majority of the voters voting upon the question. The question of such airport tax shall not be submitted to the voters of any municipality more often than once in any 46 month period.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 104

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 104 heading)
HARBORS AND WATERCOURSES

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 104

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 104 heading)
DIVISION 104. GENERAL AUTHORITY OVER
WATERCOURSES, WHARVES AND LEVEES

65 ILCS 5/11-104-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-104-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-104-1)
    Sec. 11-104-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may deepen, widen, dock, cover, wall, or alter channels of watercourses.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-104-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-104-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-104-2)
    Sec. 11-104-2. The corporate authorities of each municipality may construct and repair canals and slips for the accommodation of commerce.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-104-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-104-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-104-3)
    Sec. 11-104-3. The corporate authorities of each municipality may construct and repair public water-landing places, wharves, docks, and levees.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 105

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 105 heading)
PUBLIC LAND DEDICATIONS

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 105

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 105 heading)
DIVISION 105. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC LAND DEDICATIONS

65 ILCS 5/11-105-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-105-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-105-1)
    Sec. 11-105-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may accept or receive through gift, grant, legacy, dedication in plats of subdivision or otherwise, parks, playgrounds, areas enclosing flood plains, floodwater runoff channels and detention ponds or basins, and other public grounds and easements located within the corporate limits or in unincorporated territory not more than 1 1/2 miles from such limits; may hold and maintain such grounds and lands; and may supervise or regulate their use for any proper public purpose.
(Source: P.A. 86-614; 86-1039.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 106

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 106 heading)
EXHIBITIONS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 106

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 106 heading)
DIVISION 106. EXHIBITIONS, ENTERTAINMENTS
ON PUBLIC PIERS

65 ILCS 5/11-106-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-106-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-106-1)
    Sec. 11-106-1. In all municipalities with 500,000 or more inhabitants, the corporate authorities may enter into any contract with any person for the purpose of arranging for the holding of any general public exhibitions, concerts, dances, entertainments, or celebrations in the municipality or on any pier owned or controlled by the municipality extending out into any lake or harbor adjacent to the municipality, and to provide for the payment of any expense necessarily incurred in contracting for the holding of any of the specified events out of the miscellaneous receipts of the municipality which have not been otherwise appropriated.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 107

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 107 heading)
BRIDGES, VIADUCTS, TUNNELS, FERRIES

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 107

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 107 heading)
DIVISION 107. BRIDGES, VIADUCTS AND TUNNELS

65 ILCS 5/11-107-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-107-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-107-1)
    Sec. 11-107-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may construct, repair, and regulate the use of bridges, viaducts, and tunnels.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 108

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 108 heading)
DIVISION 108. FERRIES AND TOLL BRIDGES

65 ILCS 5/11-108-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-108-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-108-1)
    Sec. 11-108-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may establish ferries for hire and construct toll bridges, and also may regulate them and their charges.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 109

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 109 heading)
DRAINS, CULVERTS, CESSPOOLS, SEWERS

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 109

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 109 heading)
DIVISION 109. REGULATION OF CULVERTS,
DRAINS SEWERS AND CESSPOOLS

65 ILCS 5/11-109-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-109-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-109-1)
    Sec. 11-109-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may construct, repair, and regulate the use of culverts, drains, sewers, and cesspools.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 110

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 110 heading)
FLOOD CONTROL AND DRAINAGE

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 110

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 110 heading)
DIVISION 110. DRAINAGE BY SPECIAL ASSESSMENT

65 ILCS 5/11-110-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-110-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-110-1)
    Sec. 11-110-1. The corporate authorities of cities and villages for drainage purposes may lay out, establish, construct, and maintain drains, storm sewers, detention basins, retention basins and other "green infrastructure" facilities, such as green roofs, rain gardens, bioswales, tree boxes, porous pavement, porous pipe systems, native plantings, constructed wetlands, and cisterns, ditches, levees, dykes, pumping works, and machinery, and may acquire the necessary land and machinery therefor, and in this manner may provide for draining or otherwise managing the runoff, such as by infiltration, evapotranspiration, or collection, on any portion of the land within their corporate limits, by special assessment upon the property benefited thereby, or by general taxation, or a combination. No lot, block, tract, or parcel of land, however, shall be assessed more than once in any one year by a municipality for maintenance.
(Source: P.A. 98-330, eff. 1-1-14.)

65 ILCS 5/11-110-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-110-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-110-2)
    Sec. 11-110-2. The corporate authorities of cities and villages may pass ordinances providing for the making of any improvements specified in Section 11-110-1, and for the nature, character, locality, and description thereof. Upon the passage of such an ordinance all proceedings thereafter had for the making of the improvements, and for the maintenance and repair thereof, and for the levy and collection of special assessments to defray the cost thereof, shall be in accordance with the provisions of Article 9.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-110-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-110-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-110-3)
    Sec. 11-110-3. Whenever, in the judgment of the corporate authorities of a city or village, it becomes necessary or advantageous for the proper construction of improvements specified in Section 11-110-1 to enlarge, construct, or improve a natural or artificial drain outside the corporate limits of the city or village to obtain a proper outlet, the corporate authorities have the power to acquire the right of way therefor under the provisions of the statutes relating to the exercise of the right of eminent domain. Upon the establishment of this improvement, by the confirmation of the assessment therefor, the corporate authorities have the power to contract with all persons owning or interested in property or drains, outside the corporate limits of the city or village, who will be benefited by the improvement, for payment to the city or village of such an amount as the improvement will benefit those persons. In case of a failure to agree on the amount to be paid for these benefits the corporate authorities of the city or village have the power to sue for and recover the amount in a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state. The amount recovered or realized by such an agreement or proceeding shall become a part of the money raised to pay for the improvement, and may be refunded in accordance with the provisions of Section 9-2-74.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 111

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 111 heading)
DIVISION 111. DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS

65 ILCS 5/11-111-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-111-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-111-1)
    Sec. 11-111-1. Every city or village, whether incorporated under the general law or under a special charter, whose site is wholly or partially subject to overflow and wholly or partially surrounded by levees, dykes, or embankments to prevent overflow: (1) may divide the municipality, or any part thereof, into improvement districts, (2) may fix the grade of the streets, avenues, alleys, or public grounds within the improvement districts, at any height deemed necessary to give a surface drainage from each improvement district to the river or rivers which cause the overflow, and (3) may require low lots, blocks, or parts thereof, within an improvement district to be filled in such manner as to prevent water from standing thereon and thus to prevent them from becoming a nuisance or injurious to the public health, in the judgment of the corporate authorities of the municipality.
    The work authorized to be done by Sections 11-111-1 through 11-111-7 shall be done by special assessment or special taxation of contiguous property. Every city or village exercising the power granted by these sections has the same power in relation to special assessments or special taxation as is granted to any city, village, or drainage or improvement district in this state.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-111-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-111-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-111-2)
    Sec. 11-111-2. When an improvement district has been created by ordinance under Sections 11-111-1 through 11-111-7 the corporate authorities shall have an accurate survey of the work contemplated to be done, made by a competent civil engineer, and shall have that engineer make plats, profiles, and estimates of the work to be done. The estimate shall include the cost of all walls or other structures necessary to be constructed to hold the earth to its proper place, the cost of the work opposite or adjacent to each lot in the district, and the cost of the fill upon each lot within the district necessary to be filled. The survey, plats, profiles, and estimates shall be used in estimating the benefits to be charged against the lot or block, or parts thereof, within the improvement district. In estimating those benefits, the benefit the lot, block, or parts thereof, will receive by reason of being secured from overflow or sipe water may be considered.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-111-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-111-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-111-3)
    Sec. 11-111-3. When specified improvement districts have been laid out, the cost of the improvement has been estimated and ascertained by a competent engineer, and the benefits to the lots, blocks, or parts thereof, have been assessed, the municipality may issue a series of bonds sufficient to pay the special assessments or special tax so ascertained for each district. When so issued and endorsed as provided for in this section, these bonds shall be a lien upon the respective lots, blocks, or parts thereof, which are designated in the bonds. The bonds shall bear interest at a rate not exceeding the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, and may run for any term not exceeding 20 years. The style of the bonds shall be fixed and designated by ordinance. But before any bond is issued or put into circulation, the owner of any lot charged with such a special assessment or special tax shall endorse upon the back of the bond his consent thereto, substantially as follows:
    I hereby endorse the within bond, and consent that the lot or lots, or parts thereof therein designated, shall become liable for the interest and principal therein named, and that the bond shall be a lien upon the designated property from this date until paid off and discharged.
         ....
         (insert date)
         .... (Seal)
    The bond, when prepared and executed by the municipality, and endorsed by the owners of the property charged with the special assessments or special tax, shall be recorded in the recorder's office of the county in which the municipality is located. When so recorded the record is notice of the lien thereby created, to the same extent that records of mortgages are notices of the mortgage lien, and has the same force and effect. No coupon need be recorded. A record of the face of the bond and of the endorsement are sufficient.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 91-357, eff. 7-29-99.)

65 ILCS 5/11-111-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-111-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-111-4)
    Sec. 11-111-4. Any municipality, issuing bonds under Sections 11-111-1 through 11-111-7, shall provide by ordinance for the collection of an amount sufficient to pay the interest and principal of these bonds from the property charged with the special assessment or special tax. The special assessment or special tax shall be placed upon the tax books for collection, and treated in the same manner, and have the same effect as special assessments or special taxes have under Article 9. The municipality shall not be liable for the payment of the interest or principal of any of these bonds except (1) for their payment out of the special fund of the improvement district to which the bonds apply, and (2) for the faithful enforcement of the ordinances that provide for the collection of an amount sufficient to pay the interest and principal of these bonds.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-111-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-111-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-111-5)
    Sec. 11-111-5. If a railroad or street railway company has tracks located upon, or across any street in such an improvement district, then, in estimating the cost of the work, the railroad or street railway company shall be charged with the cost of the fill upon that street or crossing in the amount that it would cost the railroad or street railway company to make an independent embankment of the same height to receive its tracks upon that street or crossing. However, any railroad or street railway company has the same right to build its embankment or make its proportion of the improvement as is allowed to individuals. If a railroad or street railway company fails or refuses to comply with the municipal ordinances in this regard, the tracks of the delinquent railroad or street railway company shall be a nuisance, all of the railroad or street railway company's rights upon that street or crossing shall be forfeited, and the tracks removed as the work progresses.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-111-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-111-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-111-6)
    Sec. 11-111-6. If any property within an improvement district created under Sections 11-111-1 through 11-111-7 belongs to a minor or any other person incapacitated to contract, the guardian, or other person in charge of his or her estate, may apply to the circuit court of the county in which the district is located, by petition, for leave to endorse the specified bonds. When endorsed by order of the court, the endorsement shall be valid.
(Source: P.A. 83-706.)

65 ILCS 5/11-111-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-111-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-111-7)
    Sec. 11-111-7. In addition to the powers given by Sections 11-111-1 through 11-111-7 to municipalities to collect an amount sufficient to pay the interest and principal, the owner or holder of any bond has his personal remedy in any court against the endorser upon his endorsement, for failure to pay the interest or principal, and in case of 2 successive failures by any person liable on such a bond, the bond becomes due. Then the holder may enforce his lien for the interest and principal by foreclosure in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state.
    All the powers granted to municipalities by Sections 11-111-1 through 11-111-7 may be put into effect by proper ordinances.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-111-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-111-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-111-8)
    Sec. 11-111-8. Every city or village with a population of not more than 500,000 whether incorporated under the general law or a special charter, whose site is wholly or partially subject to overflow, inundation, or the unsanitary accumulation of sipe water or surface water, and wholly or partially surrounded by levees, dykes, or embankments to prevent overflow: (1) may divide the municipality, or any part thereof, into improvement districts, (2) may fix the grade of streets, avenues, alleys, or public grounds within the improvement districts at any height deemed necessary to give a surface drainage from each improvement district to the river or rivers which cause the overflow, inundation, or accumulation of sipe and surface water, and (3) may require all low lots, blocks, or parts thereof, or tracts of land, within each improvement district, to be filled to the established grade of adjoining streets, avenues, alleys, or public grounds, or in such manner as to prevent the overflow or inundation thereof, or such accumulation of sipe or surface water therein as in the judgment of the corporate authorities of the municipality would be unsanitary and injurious to the public health or safety.
    Such a city or village shall provide by ordinance for the making of such a local improvement and in that ordinance shall provide whether the improvement shall be made (1) by special assessment, or by special taxation of contiguous property, (2) by general taxation, or (3) by both methods. In order to carry out the purposes of Sections 11-111-8 through 11-111-10, such a city or village has all the power in relation to special assessment, special or general taxation, or for the issuance of bonds in payment of the cost of the specified local improvement, including the provisions of Article 9, granted to any city or village in this state.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-111-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-111-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-111-9)
    Sec. 11-111-9. When a specified improvement district has been created by ordinance under Sections 11-111-8 through 11-111-10, the corporate authorities shall have an accurate survey of the work contemplated to be done, made by the city engineer, if there is one, and if not, then by a competent civil engineer. This engineer shall make and file with the municipal clerk, plats, profiles, and estimates of the work to be done. The estimates shall include the cost of all walls or other structures necessary to hold the earth in its proper place and the cost of the fill upon each lot, block, or part thereof, and tract of land within the district, which must be filled under the ordinance. The survey, plat, profile, and estimates shall be used in estimating the benefit to be charged against the lots, blocks, or parts thereof, or tracts of land, within that improvement district by reason of the filing and protection thereof from overflow or unsanitary accumulation of sipe or surface water.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-111-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-111-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-111-10)
    Sec. 11-111-10. Each lot, block, or part thereof, or tract of land in an improvement district specified in Section 11-111-8, whether already filled to grade or not, may be assessed to pay the cost of the improvement according to the special benefit it will receive therefrom.
    When the ordinance under which the specified local improvement is ordered provides that the improvement shall be made wholly or partially by special taxation of contiguous property, the special tax shall be levied, assessed, and collected, as nearly as may be, in the manner provided by Article 9. However, no special tax shall be levied or assessed upon any property to pay for the improvement, in an amount in excess of the special benefit which that property will receive from the improvement. The ordinance is not conclusive of that benefit, but the question of that benefit and of the amount of the special tax are subject to court review, and shall be tried in the same manner as in proceedings by special assessment.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 111.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 111.1 heading)
DIVISION 111.1. REMOVAL OF STREAM OBSTRUCTIONS

65 ILCS 5/11-111.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-111.1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-111.1-1)
    Sec. 11-111.1-1. The corporate authorities may remove or cause the removal in such manner as they may direct, the driftwood and other obstructions from natural and other water courses causing flooding of any part of the corporate area whether such obstructions are located inside or outside the corporate limits, and for that purpose, after written notice to the owner at least 10 days prior thereto, may enter upon the lands or waters of any person, but subject to responsibility for all damages which shall be occasioned thereby.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 2616.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 112

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 112 heading)
DIVISION 112. TAXES FOR LEVEE PURPOSES

65 ILCS 5/11-112-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-112-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-112-1)
    Sec. 11-112-1. When a vote has been taken under "An Act to enable cities, villages and towns threatened with overflow or inundation to levy taxes by vote of the electors thereof, to strengthen, build, raise or repair the levees around same and to issue anticipation warrants on such taxes," approved June 11, 1897, as amended, or when a vote is taken under this section and Section 11-112-2 at a general municipal election in a municipality that is protected by levees or embankments, or that may deem it necessary to be so protected, and a majority of the legal votes cast at the election were or are for a tax to build, raise, strengthen, or repair the levees around the municipality, not exceeding the rate of .1666% annually, to be levied annually for a period of not exceeding 7 years on the taxable property of the municipality, the corporate authorities of the municipality may (1) make an appropriation by ordinance of the proceeds of the tax so authorized, (2) pass an ordinance levying the tax for the whole period as authorized by the vote to be annually extended, and (3) draw tax anticipation warrants thereon to the amount that the tax levy will produce based on the assessment of the preceding year of all the taxable property of the municipality. These warrants shall draw interest at not to exceed the rate authorized by the vote authorizing the tax, not exceeding 7% annually, but the warrants shall not be sold below par.
    The foregoing limitation upon tax rate may be increased or decreased according to the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 76-845.)

65 ILCS 5/11-112-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-112-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-112-2)
    Sec. 11-112-2. The county clerk of the county in which the municipality specified in Section 11-112-1 is located shall extend each year the taxes specified in Section 11-112-1, when the ordinance making the levy of the tax is certified to him. The tax shall be extended at the rate fixed in the ordinance, not exceeding .1666% for a period not exceeding 7 years. The county clerk shall extend the tax in a separate column designated the "Seven Year Levee Tax."
    The collector of state and county taxes, when he receives the money collected from this levee tax, shall pay it to the municipal treasurer, every 2 weeks, informing the treasurer that this money is from the 7 year levee tax; and he shall take the treasurer's receipt for the money as 7 year levee tax paid over.
    The municipal treasurer shall receive the money so paid over by the collector and shall pay the money out as rapidly as possible on warrants issued on the 7 year levee tax only, so long as such warrants remain unpaid.
    This tax shall be levied in addition to taxes for general purposes authorized by Section 8-3-1.
    The foregoing limitation upon tax rate may be increased or decreased according to the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 76-845.)

65 ILCS 5/11-112-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-112-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-112-3)
    Sec. 11-112-3. Subject to the provisions of Section 11-112-7, every municipality, whether incorporated under general law or special charter, which is subject to overflow or inundation from a river or other sources may construct, widen, raise, strengthen, improve, and maintain levees, protective embankments and structures and has the power for any of these purposes to levy and collect annually a tax of not exceeding .1666% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all the taxable property within its corporate limits.
    The foregoing limitation upon tax rate may be increased or decreased according to the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-112-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-112-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-112-4)
    Sec. 11-112-4. This annual tax provided for in Section 11-112-3 shall be designated as the levee tax and shall be levied and collected in the same manner as are the general taxes of that municipality. This tax shall be in addition to and exclusive of all other taxes which that municipality is now or hereafter authorized to levy and collect.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-112-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-112-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-112-5)
    Sec. 11-112-5. All taxes collected by virtue of Sections 11-112-3 through 11-112-8 shall be deposited in the municipal treasury to the credit of what shall be called the levee fund. This fund shall be kept separate and apart from all other funds or money of the municipality and shall be used and paid out only for the purpose specified in those sections. The money in this levee fund, as far as possible, shall be kept at interest by the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-112-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-112-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-112-6)
    Sec. 11-112-6. Such a municipality specified in Section 11-112-3 may purchase or condemn, by the exercise of the right of eminent domain, all real estate needed for the purpose of constructing thereon levees, protective embankments, and structures, and also for the purpose of obtaining earth or other materials, either within or without the corporate limits of the municipality, with which to construct, widen, raise, strengthen, improve, or maintain those levees, protective embankments, and structures.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-112-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-112-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-112-7)
    Sec. 11-112-7. The levee tax provided for by Section 11-112-3 shall not be levied and collected for any year until the question of its levy for that year has been certified by the clerk and submitted to a vote of the electors and has received the affirmative vote of a majority of the electors voting upon the question.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/11-112-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-112-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-112-8)
    Sec. 11-112-8. Nothing contained in Sections 11-112-3 through 11-112-7 limits the powers granted to municipalities by Sections 11-112-1 and 11-112-2, or possessed by a municipality under this Code or any other Act.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 113

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 113 heading)
DIVISION 113. SURFACE WATER AND SEWAGE
REMOVAL TAX

65 ILCS 5/11-113-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-113-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-113-1)
    Sec. 11-113-1. The corporate authorities of any municipality having a population less than 500,000, subject to the referendum provision of Section 11-113-2, may levy, annually, a tax of not to exceed .15% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all taxable property therein to provide for the expense of pumping to remove surface water and sewage due to flood conditions. Revenue raised by this tax cannot be transferred to any other fund in the municipality and can be used only for pumping necessitated by flood conditions. This tax shall be in addition to all taxes authorized by law to be levied and collected in the municipality and shall be in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general purposes provided by Section 8-3-1.
    The foregoing limitation upon tax rate may be increased or decreased according to the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-113-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-113-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-113-2)
    Sec. 11-113-2. This Division 113 shall not be in force in any municipality until the question of its adoption is certified by the clerk and submitted to the electors of the municipality and approved by a majority of those voting on the question at an election in accordance with the general election law.
    The question shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall Division 113 of the Illinois
Municipal Code permitting municipalities
to levy an additional annual tax of not        YES
to exceed .15% for the purpose of
providing revenue for pumping surface      -------------------
water and sewage brought about by flood
conditions be adopted by the City              NO
(Village or Incorporated Town, as the
case may be) of ....?
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    If a majority of the votes cast on the question is in favor of adopting this Division 113, then such division shall be adopted. It shall be in force in the adopting municipality for the purpose of the fiscal years succeeding the year in which the election is held.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 113.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 113.1 heading)
DIVISION 113.1. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT TAX

65 ILCS 5/11-113.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-113.1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-113.1-1)
    Sec. 11-113.1-1. A non-home rule municipality located at least partly in a county which is preparing a stormwater management plan in accordance with Section 5-1062 of the Counties Code may levy a tax upon all taxable property within its corporate limits, at a rate not to exceed 0.06% if the municipality owns and operates a wastewater treatment plant, and at a rate not to exceed 0.03% if it does not, of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all taxable property within the municipality, for the purposes of implementing the stormwater management plan, improving storm sewer and combined sewer facilities, protecting sanitary sewage treatment works from the 100-year frequency flood, and acquiring lands, buildings and properties in the 100-year floodplain, paying the principal of and interest on any bonds issued pursuant to this Section for any of the foregoing purposes, and paying the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on, and any fees relating to, any loan made to such municipality by the Illinois Finance Authority, pursuant to the Illinois Finance Authority Act for any of the foregoing purposes, or any bond, note or other evidence of indebtedness of such municipality issued in connection with any such loan. Such tax shall be in addition to all other taxes authorized by law to be levied and collected in such municipality and shall be in addition to the maximum tax rate authorized by law for general municipal purposes. The limitations on tax rate provided in this Section may be increased or decreased by referendum in accordance with the provisions of Sections 18-120, 18-125, and 18-130 of the Property Tax Code.
    However, unless the municipality is located at least partly in a township declared after July 1, 1986 by presidential declaration to be a disaster area as a result of flooding, the tax authorized by this Section shall not be levied until the question of its adoption, either for a specified period or indefinitely, has been submitted to the electors thereof and approved by a majority of those voting on the question. This question may be submitted at any election held in the municipality after the adoption of a resolution by the governing body of the municipality providing for the submission of the question to the electors of the municipality. The governing body of the municipality shall certify the resolution and proposition to the proper election officials, who shall submit the proposition at an election in accordance with the general election law. If a majority of the votes cast on the question is in favor of the levy of such tax, it may thereafter be levied in such municipality for the specified period or indefinitely, as provided in the proposition. The question shall be put in substantially the following form:
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    Shall an annual tax be levied
for stormwater management purposes            YES
(for a period of not more than
...... years) at a rate not exceeding      -------------------
.....% of the equalized assessed
value of the taxable property of              NO
(municipality)?
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    Any municipality in a county which has established a stormwater management planning committee in accordance with Section 5-1062 of the Counties Code is hereby authorized to borrow money and to issue its bonds for the purposes of implementing the stormwater management plan, improving storm sewer and combined sewer facilities, protecting sanitary sewage treatment works from the 100-year frequency flood, and acquiring lands, buildings and properties in the 100-year floodplain.
    Any municipality in a county which has established a stormwater management planning committee in accordance with Section 5-1062 of the Counties Code is hereby further authorized to borrow money from the Illinois Finance Authority for the purpose of financing the protection of storm sewer outfalls, the construction of adequate storm sewer outfalls and the provision for flood protection of sanitary sewage treatment plants, pursuant to the Illinois Finance Authority Act, and is hereby authorized to enter into loan agreements and other documents with the Illinois Finance Authority and to issue its bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness to evidence its obligation to repay such loan to the Illinois Finance Authority. Without the submission of the question to the electors, notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, such municipality is hereby authorized to execute such loan agreements and other documents and to issue such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness, which loan agreements, documents, bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness may bear such date or dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates, payable at such time or times, may mature at any time or times not later than 40 years from the date of issuance, may be payable at such place or places, may be payable from any funds of such municipality on hand and lawfully available therefor, including without limitation the taxes levied pursuant to this Section or from any other taxes or revenues of such municipality pledged to their payment, may be negotiated at such price or prices, may be executed in such manner, may be subject to redemption prior to maturity, may be in such form, may be secured, and may be subject to such other terms and conditions, all as may be provided in a resolution or ordinance authorizing the execution of any such loan agreement or other document or the issuance of such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness.
(Source: P.A. 93-205, eff. 1-1-04.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 114

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 114 heading)
DIVISION 114. LEVEE IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION

65 ILCS 5/11-114-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-114-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-114-1)
    Sec. 11-114-1. The corporate authorities of a municipality with a population of less than 500,000 which (1) is bounded by or through which flows a river, or (2) is contiguous to or contains within its corporate limits a portion of a navigable lake, may provide by ordinance for the creation of a levee improvement commission, consisting of four members and a chairman. The mayor or president, with the approval of the corporate authorities, shall appoint the 4 members of the commission. The mayor or president shall be ex-officio chairman of the commission.
    The members of the levee improvement commission shall be electors of the municipality, and shall serve without compensation. Their terms of office shall be fixed by the ordinance creating the commission. Before entering upon their duties, the members shall execute a bond, payable to the municipality, in the sum of $2,000, conditioned upon the performance of their duties.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-114-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-114-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-114-2)
    Sec. 11-114-2. The levee improvement commission has full control and supervision of all improvements, docks, levees, industrial developments and facilities, including terminals and parks, on the river front or lake shore, and the land, whether developed or undeveloped, approximate to the river front or lake shore, located within the corporate limits of the municipality.
    All money derived from the tax or the sale of bonds authorized by Section 11-114-3 shall be under the control of the commission and shall be expended only upon the warrants of the commission for the purpose authorized by this Division 114.
    The commission may expend money over which it has control, for the construction, operation, or maintenance of improvements, docks, levees, industrial developments and facilities, including terminals and parks, on the river front or lake shore, or of land over which the commission has control.
    The commission may lease any property over which it has control and fix the terms of the lease, subject to the approval of the corporate authorities.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-114-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-114-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-114-3)
    Sec. 11-114-3. Subject to the provisions of this Division 114 the corporate authorities of any municipality specified in this Division 114 may issue bonds for the purposes authorized. These bonds shall (1) be issued in the name of the municipality, (2) be attested by the municipal clerk, (3) bear interest at a rate of not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, payable annually, and (4) mature at such time not exceeding 20 years from the date thereof, as is specified in the bonds. The proceeds of the bonds shall be used exclusively for the purposes authorized by this Division 114.
    An annual tax which, when considered in the aggregate for the period for which the bonds are issued, will be sufficient to pay the principal and interest of the bonds, may be levied for the payment thereof.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    Any bonds issued under this Section as limited bonds as defined in Section 3 of the Local Government Debt Reform Act shall comply with the requirements of the Bond Issue Notification Act.
(Source: P.A. 89-655, eff. 1-1-97.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 114.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 114.1 heading)
DIVISION 114.1. FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS

65 ILCS 5/11-114.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-114.1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-114.1-1)
    Sec. 11-114.1-1. The corporate authority of a municipality which is subject to the hazards of flooding due to the existence within or near its borders of a natural waterway shall prominently post copies of the most recent Flood Insurance Rate Maps, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in the municipal hall. At least once every 5 years, the corporate authority shall replace each posted map with the most recently issued map.
(Source: P.A. 85-854.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 115

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 115 heading)
DIVISION 115. STATE AID IN FLOOD CONTROL

65 ILCS 5/11-115-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-115-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-115-1)
    Sec. 11-115-1. Whenever the State of Illinois appropriates money for the purpose of aiding in the construction of or for the purpose of constructing works to protect against floods, the corporate authorities of any municipality benefited, or to be benefited, by that protection have the power to contract with the State of Illinois through the department charged with the construction of those works for the taking over and maintenance thereof. Such a contract may be entered into either before or after the works have been constructed.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 115.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 115.1 heading)
DIVISION 115.1. MUNICIPAL - FEDERAL FLOOD
CONTROL PROJECTS

65 ILCS 5/11-115.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-115.1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-115.1-1)
    Sec. 11-115.1-1. Any city, village or incorporated town, may enter into contracts or agreements with, and give assurances to, the United States that it will with reference to any flood control project constructed or to be constructed by the United States and so located as to furnish protection to the city, village or incorporated town from floods,
    (1) Provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for the construction of the project and for the subsequent maintenance and operation of the project.
    (2) Contribute such part of the first cost of construction of such project as shall be agreed upon with the United States, either in cash or in credits, for purchase of material or performance of work forming part of the project, such first cost to be the sum allowed and approved by the Secretary of Defense.
    (3) Hold and save the United States free and harmless from claims for damages to any property resulting from construction of the works of the project, except damages for breach of contract between the United States and third parties and to which the city, village or incorporated town is not a party and damages arising from the negligence of the United States, its servants, agents or employees, where the laws of the United States give a right of action against the United States.
    (4) Maintain and operate all the works after completion of the project, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense.
    (5) Establish and enforce flood channel limits approved by the Secretary of Defense for the protection of any flood channel, against further encroachments.
    (6) Prevent dumping of waste material or the creation of fills within any flood channel limits.
    (7) Regulate under approval of the Secretary of Defense the construction or reconstruction of bridges or other structures crossing any waterway.
    (8) Restrict further residential development in the area protected unless the city, village or incorporated town or local interests elect to make sufficient additional contribution to permit construction of the project for a higher degree of protection substantially as recommended by the Chief of Engineers of the United States Army and approved by the Secretary of Defense.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 852.)

65 ILCS 5/11-115.1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-115.1-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-115.1-2)
    Sec. 11-115.1-2. Any city, village or incorporated town, entering into any contract or agreement with or giving any assurance to the United States as herein authorized, is given full power and authority to perform and do all acts necessary to comply with the terms of any such contract, agreement or assurance, to the same extent as if such power and authority were expressly granted with reference to the different subject matters enumerated in Section 11-115.1-1.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 852.)

65 ILCS 5/11-115.1-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-115.1-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-115.1-3)
    Sec. 11-115.1-3. Nothing in this Division 115.1 shall be construed to limit or qualify any powers or authority conferred on any department of the State of Illinois by any other law or statute.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 852.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 116

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 116 heading)
MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 116

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 116 heading)
DIVISION 116. MONUMENTS FOR SOLDIERS,
SAILORS, DISTINGUISHED PERSONAGES

65 ILCS 5/11-116-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-116-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-116-1)
    Sec. 11-116-1. Subject to the provisions of this Division 116, a municipality with a population of less than 100,000 may erect monuments or memorials in honor of its soldiers and sailors or in honor of any one or more of its notable or distinguished persons.
    To defray the cost of constructing such a monument or memorial the municipality may levy a direct tax of not more than .01% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all taxable property within the corporate limits of the municipality. This tax shall be in addition to the taxes now or hereafter authorized by law to be levied and collected by the municipality and shall be in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general purposes as provided by Section 8-3-1.
    The foregoing limitation upon tax rate may be increased or decreased according to the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-116-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-116-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-116-2)
    Sec. 11-116-2. When the petition specified in this Division 116 is filed with the municipal clerk of a municipality specified in this Division 116, the question of erecting a monument or memorial shall be certified by the clerk and submitted to the electors of the municipality. The question shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall a monument (or memorial
 be erected in honor of                YES
 ....... (insert for whom to be    ---------------------------
 erected) by .......... (insert
 name of the municipality) at a        NO
 cost not to exceed $....?
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    If a majority of those voting on the question vote yes, the corporate authorities shall have the monument or memorial erected and, if necessary, shall levy and collect, in the same manner as other general taxes are levied and collected, a tax sufficient to raise the amount specified in the petition, and to provide for the maintenance of the memorial.
(Source: P.A. 98-312, eff. 8-12-13.)

65 ILCS 5/11-116-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-116-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-116-3)
    Sec. 11-116-3. The petition referred to in Section 11-116-3 shall be signed by not less than 100 electors of the municipality in which the specified question is to be voted upon. The petition shall state the specific purpose for which the proposed monument or memorial is to be erected, whether in honor of the soldiers and sailors of the municipality or in honor of any one or more of its notable and distinguished persons, and shall specify the amount of money to be expended for the erection of the proposed monument or memorial. The cost of the monument or memorial, however, shall not exceed the amount authorized by referendum.
(Source: P.A. 76-1234.)

65 ILCS 5/11-116-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-116-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-116-4)
    Sec. 11-116-4. All municipalities whose electors have approved the erection of a monument or memorial under "An Act to authorize cities, villages and incorporated towns having a population of less than one hundred thousand to erect monuments and memorials," approved May 10, 1919, as amended, may continue to levy the tax thereby authorized as long as its levy would be authorized if the monument or memorial had been erected under the provisions of this Division 116.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 117

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 117 heading)
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 117

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 117 heading)
DIVISION 117. CONSTRUCTION AND LEASING OF
CERTAIN UTILITIES

65 ILCS 5/11-117-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-117-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-117-1)
    Sec. 11-117-1. Subject to the provisions of this Division 117, any municipality may (1) acquire, construct, own and operate within the corporate limits of the municipality any public utility the product or service of which, or a major portion thereof, is or is to be supplied to the municipality or its inhabitants and may contract for, purchase and sell the product or service of any such utility; provided, however, that any municipality may acquire, construct, own and operate without the corporate limits of any municipality any public utility for the transportation of persons; (2) acquire, construct, own, maintain and operate without the corporate limits of any municipality any electric power lines or substations necessary solely to provide power or a source of power for such municipality, and, when it is found necessary and in the public interest by the Illinois Commerce Commission, to acquire by eminent domain any property without the corporate limits of any municipality for such purposes, but no new customer which an electric supplier is entitled to serve under the Electric Supplier Act may be served from any line, lines or other facilities located without the corporate limits of a municipality unless waiver to serve such a customer is given in writing by the electric supplier; (3) lease any public utility owned by the municipality to any corporation organized under the laws of this state for the purpose of operating that public utility, for a period not longer than 20 years; (4) fix the rates and charges for the product sold and the services rendered by any such public utility; and (5) make all needful rules and regulations in relation thereto.
    However, no municipality shall acquire or operate a public utility for or in connection with the transportation of persons under the provisions of this Division 117 if there is operating in such municipality any other publicly or privately owned public utility that provides such a service; and no municipality located within or partly within a county having 400,000 or more inhabitants may acquire by eminent domain any land or right of way for any electrical power line or substation outside of its corporate limits.
(Source: P.A. 77-2465.)

65 ILCS 5/11-117-1.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-117-1.1)
    Sec. 11-117-1.1. Service area agreement with electric cooperative.
    (a) The General Assembly declares it to be in the public interest that a municipality and an electric cooperative (as defined in the Electric Supplier Act) may voluntarily enter into an agreement defining the geographic areas in which each party shall provide retail electric service, and, if agreed, such service may be exclusive. This authority is in the public interest for the following reasons:
        (1) To avoid duplication of facilities for the
    
production, transmission, sale, delivery, or furnishing of electricity.
        (2) To minimize disputes between (i) municipalities
    
that own and operate a municipal utility for the purpose of providing retail electric service and (ii) electric cooperatives concerning the provision of electric service, since these disputes may result in inconvenience and diminished efficiency in providing electric service to the public.
        (3) To provide for the orderly and controlled growth
    
of municipalities and surrounding areas.
        (4) To recognize and protect the investment and
    
commitment of municipalities and electric cooperatives to provide retail electric service within their respective service areas.
    (b) An agreement entered into under this Section may cover geographic areas both within and without the corporate limits of a municipality.
    (c) An agreement entered into under this Section shall be subject to the approval of the Illinois Commerce Commission. An approved agreement may be enforced only by a party to the agreement by the filing of a complaint for interpretation with the Illinois Commerce Commission. The jurisdiction and authority of the Illinois Commerce Commission over any municipality which owns and operates a municipal utility for the purpose of providing retail electric service shall be strictly limited to the approval of the agreement and the interpretation of the agreement's terms. The Commission shall have no other jurisdiction over or authority to review or approve the construction of any project or operations of any municipality which is or may be a party to an agreement under this Section or joint action agency to which the municipality may be a member except to the extent now required in connection with the initiation of proceedings in eminent domain. In a proceeding to approve an agreement or interpret the terms of an agreement, the agreement shall be construed consistently with the public policy of this State as set forth in this Section.
    (d) The provisions of this Section are severable under Section 1.31 of the Statute on Statutes.
(Source: P.A. 88-335.)

65 ILCS 5/11-117-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-117-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-117-2)
    Sec. 11-117-2. The term "public utility," when used in this Division 117, means and includes any plant, equipment, or property, and any franchise, license, or permit, used or to be used (1) for or in connection with the transportation of persons or property, or the conveyance of telegraph or telephone messages; or (2) for the production, storage, transmission, sale, delivery, or furnishing of cold, heat, light, power, water, or for the conveyance of oil or gas by pipe lines; or (3) for the storage or warehousing of goods; or (4) for the conduct of the business of a wharfinger.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-117-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-117-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-117-3)
    Sec. 11-117-3. No municipality shall proceed to acquire or construct any public utility under the provisions of this Division 117 until an ordinance of the corporate authorities providing therefor has been duly passed. This ordinance shall set forth the action proposed, shall describe the plant, equipment, and property proposed to be acquired or constructed, and shall provide for the issuance of bonds, mortgage certificates, or special assessment bonds, as authorized in this Division 117.
    This ordinance shall not become effective until the question of its adoption is submitted to a referendum vote of the electors of the municipality. The municipal clerk shall certify the question for submission to the vote of the electors of the municipality upon an initiating ordinance adopted by the corporate authorities.
    The question shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall the ordinance (stating       YES
the nature of the proposed         ---------------------------
ordinance) be adopted?                 NO
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    If a majority of the electors voting on the question of the adoption of the proposed ordinance vote in favor thereof, the ordinance shall thereupon become a valid and binding ordinance of the municipality.
    Prior to the referendum upon this ordinance, the municipal clerk shall have the ordinance published at least once in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. This publication shall be not more than 30 nor less than 15 days in advance of the election.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/11-117-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-117-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-117-4)
    Sec. 11-117-4. No municipality shall proceed to operate for hire any public utility for the use or benefit of private consumers or users, or charge for such consumption or use, unless the proposition to operate has first been submitted to the electors of the municipality as a separate proposition and approved by a majority of those voting thereon. The proposition shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions of Section 11-117-3. But any municipality, without such submission and approval, may sell for heat, light or power within or without the corporate limits of the municipality, electricity generated in any electric lighting plant owned and operated by the municipality for the municipality's own use. Also any municipality, without such submission and approval, may sell water within and outside the corporate limits of the municipality from any water plant owned and operated by the municipality, and for this purpose shall have power to acquire by agreement, purchase or condemnation, rights of way not more than 35 miles beyond its corporate limits in the streets, alleys or other public ways of any city, village or incorporated town or in unincorporated territory, even though such city, village or incorporated town or unincorporated territory to be served is not contiguous to the municipality, convenient and necessary for this purpose and to lay mains and construct and operate pumping stations, reservoirs and other necessary appurtenances therein. Provided, further, that where such municipality has laid mains and constructed and operated pumping stations, reservoirs and other necessary appurtenances, it may enter into contracts at a higher water rate than the existing metered rate for like consumers within the municipality, to allow the municipality to obtain a fair return to cover the cost of financing, constructing, operating and maintaining the improved facilities, and in the event such rates are not agreed upon by the parties, such rates shall be fixed and determined by the circuit court of the county in which the municipality which has financed, constructed, operated and maintained the improved facilities is located; but this proviso shall not impair the right of a municipal corporation to obtain water at the existing metered rate for like consumers as is provided in Section 26 of "An Act to create sanitary districts and to remove obstructions in the Des Plaines and Illinois Rivers", approved May 29, 1889, as heretofore and hereafter amended.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-117-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-117-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-117-5)
    Sec. 11-117-5. No ordinance authorizing the lease of any public utility owned by a municipality for a longer period than 5 years, nor any ordinance renewing any such lease, shall go into effect until the expiration of 30 days after its passage. The publication of the ordinance shall be accompanied by a notice of (1) the specific number of voters required to sign a petition requesting the question of authorizing the lease or renewing the lease of a public utility owned by a municipality for more than 5 years to be submitted to the electors; (2) the time in which such petition must be filed; and (3) the date of the prospective referendum. The municipal clerk shall provide a petition form to any individual requesting one. If, within this 30 days, there is filed with the municipal clerk of the municipality a petition signed by electors of the municipality equal in number to 10% or more of the number of registered voters in the municipality, asking that the ordinance be submitted to popular vote, then the ordinance shall not go into effect unless the question of its adoption is first submitted to the electors of the municipality and approved by a majority of those voting thereon. The question shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions of Section 11-117-3.
(Source: P.A. 87-767.)

65 ILCS 5/11-117-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-117-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-117-6)
    Sec. 11-117-6. (a) Any municipality may incorporate in any grant to a public utility company reservation of the right on the part of the municipality to take over all or any part of the property, plant, or equipment used in the operation of that public utility company, at or before the expiration of the grant, upon such terms and conditions as may be provided in the grant. Any municipality also may provide in any such grant that if such a reserved right is not exercised by the municipality, and if the municipality grants the right to another person to operate a utility in the streets and parts of streets occupied by its grantee under the former grant, the new grantee shall purchase and take over the property located in those streets and parts of streets upon the terms which the municipality might have taken it over.
    (b) Except as provided in Sections 11-117-1.1 and 11-117-7.1, any municipality that owns or operates a municipal electric utility shall have the exclusive right to provide electric service to all customers within its municipal limits and to customers at metered locations outside its municipal limits that it is serving on the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1996. However, an investor-owned public utility providing electric service to customers at metered locations within the municipal limits on the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1996 or to customers at metered locations that are annexed by the municipality after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1996 may continue to provide service to those residential customers at such metered locations and shall continue to provide service to those nonresidential customers at such metered locations within the municipal limits on the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1996. In addition, an investor-owned public utility providing electric service to nonresidential customers at metered locations in areas annexed after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1996 shall continue to provide service to those nonresidential customers at such metered locations for a period of 2 years after the date of annexation. After the 2-year period, the investor-owned public utility may continue to provide service to those nonresidential customers. At any time during this 2-year period the nonresidential customer may apply for service from a municipal utility and the investor-owned public utility shall promptly and consistent with prudent utility practice facilitate such transfer to be effective as soon as practicable upon the expiration of the 2-year period.
    (c) A municipality that owns or operates a municipal natural gas utility shall have the exclusive right to provide natural gas service to all customers at metered locations that it is serving on the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1996, whether those customers are within the municipal limits of the municipality or at metered locations outside the municipal limits. However, an investor-owned public utility providing natural gas service to customers at metered locations within the municipal limits on the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1996 or to customers at metered locations that are annexed by the municipality after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1996 may continue to provide service to those customers.
    (d) Notwithstanding subsections (b) and (c) of this Section, any municipality may enter into an agreement with or grant a franchise to any public utility defining the geographic areas in which each party, as between themselves, may provide retail utility services, and the agreement or franchise may provide for exclusive or non-exclusive service territories, or both, for the parties. An agreement entered into under this Section may cover geographic areas both within and outside the corporate limits of a municipality. Any agreement entered into under this subsection which provides for exclusive service territories shall be subject to approval by the Illinois Commerce Commission. The Illinois Commerce Commission's jurisdiction and authority over municipalities under this subsection shall be strictly limited to the approval of the agreement. Nothing in this subsection (d) shall be construed to give a municipality the authority to grant to a public utility the right to provide utility service in areas other than those for which the public utility holds a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Illinois Commerce Commission.
    (e) Any dispute between a municipality and a public utility regarding retail utility services to a customer and any dispute regarding enforcement or interpretation of any agreement entered into or franchise granted under this Section shall be brought in the circuit court of the County in which the municipality is located, and the circuit courts of this State shall have the jurisdiction and authority to determine the rights of the parties in those matters.
    (f) The provisions of this Section are severable under Section 1.31 of the Statute on Statutes.
(Source: P.A. 89-523, eff. 7-19-96.)

65 ILCS 5/11-117-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-117-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-117-7)
    Sec. 11-117-7. Any municipality may acquire any public utility or any part thereof, authorized or operating in the municipality under a license, permit, or franchise, or operating in the municipality without any license, permit, or franchise, by any agreement with the public utility, or it may proceed to procure the condemnation of the same in the manner provided by law for the taking and condemning of private property for public use.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-117-7.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-117-7.1)
    Sec. 11-117-7.1. Service rights in annexed areas; acquiring electric facilities after annexation.
    (a) Consistent with the first paragraph of Section 5, and with Section 14, of the Electric Supplier Act, an electric cooperative (as defined in the Electric Supplier Act) providing service in an area which is annexed to or otherwise becomes located within an incorporated municipality that owns and operates a municipal utility for the purpose of providing retail electric services shall have the right to continue to provide service without authorization by the incorporated municipality to all existing premises being served and may provide service to new premises located in such area that can be served from the cooperative's primary distribution facilities in existence upon the date such area is annexed to or otherwise becomes located within an incorporated municipality. If necessary, the cooperative may maintain or upgrade existing facilities or rebuild facilities to provide adequate and reliable service to customers served or to be served as permitted under this Section. The cooperative shall not extend primary distribution facilities into or within such area unless the cooperative is or shall become authorized to do so by the incorporated municipality.
    (b) Customers receiving service from an electric cooperative at premises located in an area that is annexed to or otherwise becomes located within an incorporated municipality that owns and operates a municipal utility for the purpose of providing retail electric service may elect to take service from either the cooperative or the municipality. Customers at new premises that may be served by an electric cooperative under subsection (a) may, at the time of connection, elect to take service from either the electric cooperative or the municipality. In all instances the customer's election of service supplier shall be binding upon the customer only for such time as the customer requires service at that premises. Subsequent customers at such premises shall have the same right of selection; provided, however, an electric cooperative providing service in an area which is annexed to or otherwise becomes located within an incorporated municipality is not obligated to provide retail electric service except as required under the Electric Supplier Act or the terms of a franchise granted by the incorporated municipality.
    (c) If any facilities located in such area are or become unnecessary to provide service to a customer or customers as a result of a customer's election to receive service from either the electric cooperative or the municipality, the owner of the facilities may require the other supplier of electric service to acquire the facilities for an amount agreed upon by the parties or an amount equal to the present-day reproduction cost, new, of the facilities being acquired, less depreciation computed on a straight-line basis according to the seller's standard schedule of depreciation, multiplied by the factor 1.1, but no less than the cost to disconnect and remove the facilities if the supplier acquiring the facilities requires them to be removed by the selling supplier.
    (d) The provisions of this Section are severable under Section 1.31 of the Statute on Statutes.
(Source: P.A. 88-335.)

65 ILCS 5/11-117-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-117-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-117-8)
    Sec. 11-117-8. For the purpose of acquiring any public utility, or any part thereof, or property necessary or appropriate for the operation of any public utility, either by purchase, condemnation, or construction, any municipality may borrow money and issue negotiable bonds therefor, pledging the faith and credit of the municipality. But no such bonds shall be issued unless the proposition to issue the bonds has first been submitted to the electors of the municipality and approved by a majority of those voting thereon. The proposition shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions of Section 11-117-3. No such bonds shall be issued in an amount in excess of the cost of the municipality of the property for which the bonds are issued, and 10% of that cost in addition thereto.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-117-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-117-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-117-9)
    Sec. 11-117-9. For the purpose of acquiring any public utility, or any part thereof, or property necessary or appropriate for the operation of any public utility, either by purchase, condemnation or construction, any municipality may issue and dispose of interest bearing certificates, hereinafter called public utility certificates. Under no circumstances shall these public utility certificates be or become an obligation or liability of the municipality or payable out of any general fund thereof. They shall be payable solely out of the revenue or income to be derived from the public utility for the acquisition of which they were issued. Such certificates shall not be issued and secured on public utility property in an amount in excess of the cost of the municipality of that property and 10% of that cost in addition thereto.
    In order to secure the payment of these public utility certificates and the interest thereon, the municipality may convey, by way of mortgage or deed of trust, any or all of the public utility property acquired or to be acquired through the issuance thereof. Such a mortgage or deed of trust shall be executed in such manner as may be directed by law for the acknowledgment and recording of mortgages of real estate, and may contain such provisions and conditions not in conflict with the provisions of this Division 117 as may be deemed necessary to secure the payment of the public utility certificates described therein. Any such mortgage or deed of trust may grant a privilege or right to maintain and operate the public utility property covered thereby, for a period not exceeding 20 years from and after the date that that property may come into the possession of any person as the result of foreclosure proceedings. Such a privilege or right may include the right to fix the rates or charges which the person securing the property as the result of foreclosure proceedings shall be entitled to charge in the operation of that property for a period not exceeding 20 years.
    Whenever and as often as default is made in the payment of any public utility certificate, issued and secured by a specific mortgage or deed of trust, or in the payment of the interest thereon when due, and the default has continued for the space of 12 months after notice thereof has been given to the mayor, and to the comptroller, if any, it is lawful for the mortgagee or trustee, upon the request of the holders of a majority in amount of the certificates issued and outstanding under the mortgage or deed of trust, to declare the whole of the principal of all of the certificates, which are unpaid, to be at once due and payable, and to proceed to foreclose the mortgage or deed of trust in any court of competent jurisdiction. At a foreclosure sale, the mortgagee or the holders of the unpaid certificates may become the purchaser or purchasers of the property, rights and privileges sold, if he or they are the highest bidders. Any public utility acquired under any such foreclosure shall be subject to regulation by the corporate authorities of the municipality to the same extent as if the right to construct, maintain, and operate that property had been acquired through a direct grant without the intervention of foreclosure proceedings.
    However, no public utility certificates shall ever be issued by any municipality under the provisions of this Division 117 unless the question of the adoption of the ordinance of the corporate authorities authorizing the issuance thereof has first been submitted to the electors of the municipality and approved by a majority of the electors of the municipality voting upon the question. The question shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions of Section 11-117-3.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-117-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-117-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-117-10)
    Sec. 11-117-10. The expense of acquiring any public utility, or any part thereof, or the property necessary or appropriate for the operation of any public utility, either by purchase, condemnation, or construction, or such part of the expense as may be just and reasonable, may be assessed in any municipality upon and collected from the property and real estate specially benefited thereby, if any, in such manner as is or may be provided by Article 9 for the making of special assessments for local improvements in that municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-117-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-117-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-117-11)
    Sec. 11-117-11. For the purpose of constructing water purification plants and acquiring or constructing wharves, piers, docks, levees, or in connection with wharves, piers, docks, levees, elevators, warehouses, vaults, or necessary and appropriate tracks or terminal facilities, any municipality may reclaim the submerged land under any public waters within the jurisdiction of or bordering upon the municipality, and thereupon shall be vested with the absolute title, in fee simple, to the land so reclaimed. For any of these purposes the municipality may acquire, by purchase, condemnation or otherwise, the title of private or public owners to land lying beneath those public waters, and also the riparian or other rights of the owners of the shore land abutting on those public waters, or in or over those public waters, or the submerged land under those waters. However, where any park district holds land abutting upon the shores of Lake Michigan adjacent to the submerged land intended to be reclaimed for the purpose of constructing water filtration plants, the approval of a plan by such park district showing the boundaries of the submerged land to be reclaimed and the character of buildings and structures to be erected thereon shall first be obtained prior to the reclamation of such submerged land by any municipality. Nothing contained in this section, however, shall give to any municipality the right to acquire submerged land from any park district where any grant heretofore has been made of this submerged land to the park district and the grant has been accepted by the park district.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-117-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-117-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-117-12)
    Sec. 11-117-12. The charges fixed for the product supplied or the service rendered by any municipality shall be sufficient at least to bear all cost of maintenance and operation, to meet interest charges on the bonds and certificates issued on account thereof, and to permit the accumulation of a surplus or sinking fund to meet all unpaid bonds or certificates at maturity.
    The corporate authorities of any municipality owning and operating a municipal utility plant shall, in addition to fixing utility rates, have the power to establish a service charge for the late payment of rates charged.
    These amendatory Acts of 1971 and 1975 are not limits on any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 79-661.)

65 ILCS 5/11-117-12.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-117-12.1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-117-12.1)
    Sec. 11-117-12.1. No gas or electric service furnished to residential users by a municipality shall be terminated for nonpayment of bills on: (i) any day when the National Weather Service forecast for the following 24 hours covering the area in which the residence is located includes a forecast that the temperature will be 20 degrees Fahrenheit or below; or (ii) any day preceding a holiday or a weekend when such a forecast indicates that the temperature will be 20 degrees Fahrenheit or below during the holiday or weekend.
    This amendatory Act of 1979 applies to all municipalities that own or operate a public utility, including home rule units. However, nothing in this Section shall prevent any municipality from establishing more stringent measures.
(Source: P.A. 81-986.)

65 ILCS 5/11-117-12.2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-117-12.2)
    Sec. 11-117-12.2. Military personnel in military service; no stoppage of gas or electricity; arrearage.
    (a) In this Section:
    "Military service" means any full-time training or duty, no matter how described under federal or State law, for which a service member is ordered to report by the President, Governor of a state, commonwealth, or territory of the United States, or other appropriate military authority.
    "Primary occupant" means the current residential customer of record in whose name the account is registered with the municipality owning a public utility.
    "Service member" means a resident of Illinois who is a member of any component of the U.S. Armed Forces or the National Guard of any state, the District of Columbia, a commonwealth, or a territory of the United States.
    (b) No municipality owning a public utility shall stop gas or electricity from entering the residential premises of which a service member was a primary occupant immediately before the service member entered military service for nonpayment for gas or electricity supplied to the residential premises.
    (c) Upon the return from military service of a residential consumer who is a service member, the municipality shall offer the residential consumer a period equal to at least the period of the residential consumer's military service to pay any arrearages incurred during the period of the residential consumer's military service. The municipality shall inform the residential consumer that, if the period the municipality offers presents a hardship to the consumer, the consumer may request a longer period to pay the arrearages.
    (d) In order to be eligible for the benefits granted to a service member under this Section, a service member must provide the municipality owning a public utility with a copy of the orders calling the service member to military service in excess of 29 consecutive days or copies of orders further extending the service member's period of service and provide documentation that his or her military service materially affects his or her ability to pay for such services when due. In the event the service member no longer claims to be the primary occupant of the residential premises, or if the customer account of record changes, then the municipality owning a public utility may enforce all applicable rules, regulations, and tariffs.
    (e) A violation of this Section constitutes a civil rights violation under the Illinois Human Rights Act.
    All proceeds from the collection of any civil penalty imposed under this subsection shall be deposited into the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund.
(Source: P.A. 97-913, eff. 1-1-13.)

65 ILCS 5/11-117-13

    (65 ILCS 5/11-117-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-117-13)
    Sec. 11-117-13. Any municipality, owning a public utility, shall keep the accounts for each public utility distinct from other municipal accounts and in such manner as to show the true and complete financial results of municipal ownership or ownership and operation, as the case may be. These accounts shall be so kept as to show (1) the actual cost of the municipality of each public utility owned; (2) all costs of maintenance, extension, and improvement; (3) all operating expenses of every description, in case of municipal operation; (4) the amounts set aside for sinking fund purposes; (5) if water or other service is furnished for the use of a public utility without charge, as nearly as possible, the value of that service and also the value of any similar service rendered by each public utility to any other municipal department without charge; (6) reasonable allowances for interest, depreciation, and insurance; and (7) estimates of the amount of taxes that would be chargeable against each public utility if owned by a private corporation.
    The corporate authorities shall print annually for public distribution, a report, in the form specified in this Section, showing the financial results of the municipal ownership or ownership and operation. The accounts of each public utility shall be examined once each year by a licensed Certified Public Accountant permitted to perform audits under the Illinois Public Accounting Act who shall report to the corporate authorities the results of his examination. This accountant shall be selected in such manner as the corporate authorities may direct, and he shall receive for his services such compensation, to be paid out of the revenue from each public utility, as the municipality may prescribe.
(Source: P.A. 94-465, eff. 8-4-05.)

65 ILCS 5/11-117-14

    (65 ILCS 5/11-117-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-117-14)
    Sec. 11-117-14. No referendum for the acquisition, construction or operation of any public utility shall be held in any municipality within the 10 months' period next following a submission to and failure of approval by the electors therein of a proposition or ordinance to acquire, construct or operate a public utility for the rendition of like public utility service.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 117.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 117.1 heading)
DIVISION 117.1. TERRORISM PREVENTION
(Source: P.A. 94-480, eff. 1-1-06.)

65 ILCS 5/11-117.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-117.1-1)
    Sec. 11-117.1-1. Terrorism prevention measures. A municipality that owns or operates a municipal utility may promulgate rules for the exclusion of any person, based upon criminal conviction information received about that person under the Criminal Identification Act, from all or a portion of any water treatment facility, water pumping station, electrical transfer station, electrical generation facility, natural gas facility, or any other utility facility owned or operated by the municipality. The rules must be promulgated by the appropriate municipal agency in cooperation with the principal law enforcement agency of the municipality and, in the case of rules concerning the exclusion of employees, in cooperation with bona fide collective bargaining representatives. The rules may apply to employees of the municipality, any other persons performing work at the facility, or any visitors to the facility. The rules must identify the types of criminal convictions that disqualify a person from entering a particular area, based solely on whether the person poses an unreasonable risk to the public safety because of the person's potential for future criminal conduct affecting a municipal utility facility. The rules may be amended from time to time and shall be available for inspection under the Freedom of Information Act.
(Source: P.A. 94-480, eff. 1-1-06.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 118

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 118 heading)
HEAT, POWER AND LIGHT SERVICES

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 118

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 118 heading)
DIVISION 118. REVENUE BONDS TO CONSTRUCT
HEATING PLANTS

65 ILCS 5/11-118-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-118-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-118-1)
    Sec. 11-118-1. Any municipality is authorized to pay for the construction of a heating plant and system by the issuance and sale of revenue bonds payable solely from the revenue derived from the operation thereof. These bonds shall bear interest at the rate of not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, payable semi-annually, and shall mature within 20 years from the date thereof.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/11-118-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-118-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-118-2)
    Sec. 11-118-2. The corporate authorities of any municipality availing itself of the provisions of this Division 118, shall adopt an ordinance describing in a general way the heating plant and system to be constructed and refer to the plans and specifications prepared for that purpose, which shall be open to the inspection of the public. This ordinance shall set out the estimated cost of the heating plant and system and fix the amount of bonds proposed to be issued, maturity, interest rate, and all details in respect thereof. Revenue bonds issued under this Division 118 shall be payable solely from the revenue derived from the heating plant and system. These bonds shall not in any event constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of the constitutional provisions or limitations. It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that the bond has been issued under the provisions of this Division 118 and that it does not constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within any constitutional or statutory limitation.
    After this ordinance has been adopted, it shall be published as provided in Section 1-2-4. After the expiration of 10 days from the date of this publication, the ordinance shall be in effect.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-118-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-118-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-118-3)
    Sec. 11-118-3. Whenever revenue bonds have been issued under this Division 118, the entire revenue received thereafter from the operation of the heating plant and system shall be deposited in a separate fund, designated the heating fund of the municipality of ..... This revenue shall be used only in paying the cost of maintenance and operation of the heating plant and system and the principal of interest upon the bonds issued under this Division 118.
    Rates charged for heating shall be sufficient to pay the cost of maintenance and operation and to pay the principal of and interest upon all bonds issued under this Division 118, for the construction of the heating plant and system. These rates shall not be reduced while any of these bonds are unpaid.
    Revenue bonds issued under this Division 118 may be redeemed at any interest-paying date, by proceeding as follows: (1) a written notice shall be mailed to the holder of such a bond 30 days prior to an interest-paying date, notifying the holder that the bond will be redeemed on the next interest-paying date; or (2) if the holder of such a bond is unknown, then a notice describing the bond to be redeemed and the date of its redemption shall be published 30 days prior to an interest-paying date in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality. When notice has been mailed to the holder of such a bond, or when notice has been published in a newspaper, in case the holder of the bond is unknown, the bond shall cease bearing interest from and after the next interest-paying date.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-118-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-118-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-118-4)
    Sec. 11-118-4. In case an officer whose signature appears on these bonds, or the coupons attached thereto, ceases to hold his office before the delivery of the bonds to the purchaser, his signature, nevertheless, shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes, to the same effect as if he had remained in his office until the delivery of the bonds. These bonds shall have all the qualities of negotiable paper under the law merchant and the negotiable instrument law.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-118-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-118-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-118-5)
    Sec. 11-118-5. The electors of a municipality may adopt and become entitled to the benefits of this Division 118 in the following manner: whenever a number equalling 1,000, or one-eighth, whichever is less, of the electors of a municipality, voting at the last preceding election, petition the circuit court for the county in which that municipality is located, to order submitted to a vote of the electors of that municipality the proposition whether that municipality shall adopt and become entitled to the benefits of this Division 118, that court shall order this proposition certified and submitted accordingly, at an election in accordance with the general election law. If the proposition is not adopted at this election, it shall in like manner be submitted to a vote of the electors of that municipality upon order of that court upon like application at any succeeding election.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/11-118-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-118-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-118-6)
    Sec. 11-118-6. If a majority of the votes cast upon this proposition are in favor of the proposition, this Division 118 is adopted by that municipality. The mayor or president shall thereupon issue a proclamation declaring this Division 118 in force in that municipality.
    A municipality which has adopted "An Act authorizing cities, villages and incorporated towns to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of constructing a heating plant and system," filed July 29, 1939, as amended, shall be treated as having adopted this Division 118 and bonds issued under that Act shall be treated as having been issued under this Division 118.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 119

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 119 heading)
DIVISION 119. REVENUE BONDS TO IMPROVE
LIGHT AND GAS PLANTS

65 ILCS 5/11-119-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119-1)
    Sec. 11-119-1. Every city or village owning and operating its electric light plant and system or its gas plant and system, may pay for improving, enlarging or extending the plant and system by the issuance and sale of revenue bonds. These bonds shall bear interest at a rate of not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, payable semi-annually, and shall mature within the period of usefulness of the project for which they are issued, such period of usefulness to be determined by the corporate authorities, but in no event more than 30 years from the date of completion of the project. The bonds shall be sold in such manner as the corporate authorities shall determine, except that if issued to bear interest at the rate of 7% annually, the bonds shall be sold for not less than par and accrued interest, and except that the selling price of bonds bearing less than 7% interest shall be such that the interest cost to the municipality of the money received from the sale of such bonds, shall not exceed 7% annually, computed to maturity according to standard tables of bond values.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/11-119-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119-2)
    Sec. 11-119-2. The corporate authorities of any city or village availing itself of the provisions of this Division 119 shall adopt an ordinance describing in a general way the improvements or extensions to be made. It shall not be necessary that the ordinance refer to plans and specifications nor that there be on file for public inspection prior to the adoption of such ordinance detailed plans and specifications of the project. The ordinance shall set out the estimated cost of the improvements or extensions and shall fix the amount of bonds proposed to be issued, the maturity, interest rate, and all details in respect thereof. Such ordinance, at the option of the municipality, may contain provisions which shall be part of the contract with the holders of the bonds as to: (1) The registration of the bonds as to principal only, or as to both principal and interest, and the interchangeability and exchangeability of the bonds. (2) The redemption of the bonds prior to maturity and the price, either at par or at a premium, at which they are redeemable. (3) The setting aside of reserves or sinking funds, and the regulation or disposition thereof. (4) Limitations upon the issuance of additional bonds payable from the revenues of the system, or upon the rights of the holders of these additional bonds. (5) Other agreements with the holders of the bonds, or covenants or restrictions necessary or desirable to safeguard the interests of these holders. After the ordinance has been adopted and approved it shall be published once in a newspaper published and having a general circulation in the municipality, or if there is no such newspaper, copies of the ordinance shall be posted in at least 4 public places within the municipality. The ordinance shall be in effect after the expiration of 10 days from the date of this publication.
    Bonds issued under this Division 119 shall be payable solely from the revenue derived from the electric light plant and system, or the gas plant and system, as the case may be, and these bonds shall not in any event constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation; provided, that bonds issued under this Division 119 may also be payable from funds pledged by the municipality issuing such bonds pursuant to the Illinois Finance Authority Act, and, notwithstanding such pledge of such funds, shall not in any event constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation. It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that it has been issued under the provisions of this Division 119 and that it does not constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within any constitutional or statutory limitation.
(Source: P.A. 93-205, eff. 1-1-04.)

65 ILCS 5/11-119-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119-3)
    Sec. 11-119-3. Whenever bonds are issued under this Division 119, sufficient revenue received thereafter from the operation of the electric light plant and system, or the gas plant and system, as the case may be, to pay the cost of maintenance and operation of the plant and system, and the principal of and interest on all obligations payable from the revenues of such plant and system, including the bonds issued hereunder, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall be deposited in a separate fund, designated as the electric light fund of ...., or the gas fund of ...., as the case may be. This fund shall be used only in paying (1) the cost of maintenance and operation of the plant and system, (2) principal of and interest upon obligations, in whatever form, of the municipality theretofore issued that are payable by their terms from this revenue, and (3) bonds issued under this Division 119.
    Rates charged for electric current or gas shall be sufficient to pay the cost of maintenance and operation and to pay the principal of and interest upon all of the specified bonds and obligations.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-119-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119-4)
    Sec. 11-119-4. Revenue bonds issued hereunder at the option of the municipality, may be made callable prior to their maturity at a price of par and accrued interest, or at a stated premium, provided that in the event such bonds, or any of them, are so made callable, it shall be so stated on the face of each such bond.
    Revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this Division 119 may be refunded in accordance with the provisions of Sections 8-4-14 through 8-4-23.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-119-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119-5)
    Sec. 11-119-5. In case any officer whose signature appears on the specified bonds or the coupons attached thereto ceases to hold his office before the delivery of the bonds to the purchaser, his signature nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes, to the same effect as if he had remained in office until the delivery of the bonds. The specified bonds shall have all the qualities of negotiable paper under the law merchant and Article 3 of the Uniform Commercial Code.
(Source: P.A. 76-828.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 119.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 119.1 heading)
DIVISION 119.1. JOINT MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC POWER AGENCIES

65 ILCS 5/11-119.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119.1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119.1-1)
    Sec. 11-119.1-1. This Division shall be known and may be cited as the Illinois Joint Municipal Electric Power Act.
(Source: P.A. 83-997.)

65 ILCS 5/11-119.1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119.1-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119.1-2)
    Sec. 11-119.1-2. The General Assembly finds:
    (a) that adequate, economical and reliable sources of electrical energy are essential to the orderly growth and prosperity of municipalities in the State of Illinois and that a shortage of such sources would endanger the safety, health and welfare of the residents of the State of Illinois and the growth and development of its municipalities;
    (b) that municipal utility systems operating in the State of Illinois for the purpose of supplying electrical energy have sustained greatly increased capital and operating costs, causing the postponement of construction of facilities and thereby adversely affecting the availability of adequate, economical and reliable sources of electrical energy;
    (c) that it is desirable for the State of Illinois to authorize municipal utility systems to jointly plan, finance, own and operate facilities relating to electrical energy and the acquisition of fuel for the generation of electrical energy through the creation of joint agencies in order to achieve economies and efficiencies not possible for municipalities acting alone;
    (d) that the joint planning, financing, ownership and operation of facilities relating to electrical energy and the acquisition of fuel for the generation of electrical energy and the issuance of revenue bonds as provided herein is for a public use and serves a valid public purpose and is a means of achieving economy, adequacy and reliability in the supply of electrical energy and meeting the future needs of the State of Illinois and its residents; and
    (e) that the intent and policy of the General Assembly when enacting this Division is to enable municipal utility systems to jointly plan, finance, own and operate facilities for the generation and transmission of electrical power and energy and related facilities or other facilities necessary or convenient for the planning and operation of a system for the production and transmission of electrical power and energy.
(Source: P.A. 83-997.)

65 ILCS 5/11-119.1-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119.1-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119.1-3)
    Sec. 11-119.1-3. The following terms whenever used or referred to in this Division, shall have the following meanings unless the context requires otherwise:
        (1) "Agency agreement" means the written agreement
    
between 2 or more municipalities establishing a municipal power agency.
        (2) "Bonds" means revenue bonds, notes and other
    
evidences of obligations of a municipal power agency issued under the provisions of this Division.
        (3) "Eligible utility" means a public agency or other
    
entity of any type, including an electric cooperative as defined in Section 3.4 of the Electric Supplier Act, which (i) owns, operates or controls any plant or equipment for the generation, transmission or distribution of electric power and energy in connection with the furnishing thereof for sale or resale or (ii) is an independent system operator within the electrical power system, a regional transmission organization within the electrical power system, or an entity that participates as a buyer or seller in an organized independent system operator market or regional transmission organization market.
        (4) "Governing body" means, with respect to a
    
municipality, the council, city council, board of trustees, or other corporate authority of the municipality which exercises the general governmental powers of such municipality.
        (5) "Municipal power agency" means a body politic and
    
corporate, municipal corporation and unit of local government of the State of Illinois organized in accordance with the provisions of this Division.
        (6) "Municipality" means a city, village or
    
incorporated town in the State of Illinois owning or operating an electric utility which furnishes retail electric service to the public.
        (7) "Project" means any plant, works, system,
    
facility, and real and personal property of any nature whatsoever, together with all parts thereof and appurtenances thereto, used or useful in the generation, production, distribution, transmission, purchase, sale, exchange or interchange of electrical energy and in the acquisition, extraction, conversion, transportation, storage or reprocessing of fuel of any kind for any such purposes, or any interest in, or right to the use, services, output or capacity, of any such plant, works, system or facilities.
        (8) "Public agency" means any municipality, political
    
subdivision, municipal corporation, unit of local government, governmental unit, or public corporation operated by or pursuant to the laws of the State of Illinois, of another state or of the United States, and any state, the United States, and any commission, board, bureau or other body declared by the laws of any state or the United States to be a department, agency, or instrumentality thereof.
(Source: P.A. 100-177, eff. 1-1-18.)

65 ILCS 5/11-119.1-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119.1-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119.1-4)
    Sec. 11-119.1-4. Municipal Power Agencies.
    A. Any 2 or more municipalities, contiguous or noncontiguous, and which operate an electric utility system, may form a municipal power agency by the execution of an agency agreement authorized by an ordinance adopted by the governing body of each municipality. The agency agreement may state:
        (1) that the municipal power agency is created and
    
incorporated under the provisions of this Division as a body politic and corporate, municipal corporation and unit of local government of the State of Illinois;
        (2) the name of the agency and the date of its
    
establishment;
        (3) that names of the municipalities which have
    
adopted the agency agreement and constitute the initial members of the municipal power agency;
        (4) the names and addresses of the persons initially
    
appointed in the ordinances adopting the agency agreement to serve on the Board of Directors and act as the representatives of the municipalities, respectively, in the exercise of their powers as members;
        (5) the limitations, if any, upon the terms of office
    
of the directors, provided that such directors shall always be selected and vacancies in their offices declared and filled by ordinances adopted by the governing body of the respective municipalities;
        (6) the location by city, village or incorporated
    
town in the State of Illinois of the principal office of the municipal power agency;
        (7) provisions for the disposition, division or
    
distribution of obligations, property and assets of the municipal power agency upon dissolution; and
        (8) any other provisions for regulating the business
    
of the municipal power agency or the conduct of its affairs which may be agreed to by the member municipalities, consistent with this Division, including, without limitation, any provisions for weighted voting among the member municipalities or by the directors.
    B. The presiding officer of the Board of Directors of any municipal power agency established pursuant to this Division or such other officer selected by the Board of Directors, within 3 months after establishment, shall file a certified copy of the agency agreement and a list of the municipalities which have adopted the agreement with the recorder of deeds of the county in which the principal office is located. The recorder of deeds shall record this certified copy and list and shall immediately transmit the certified copy and list to the Secretary of State, together with his certificate of recordation. The Secretary of State shall file these documents and issue his certificate of approval over his signature and the Great Seal of the State. The Secretary of State shall make and keep a register of municipal power agencies established under this Division.
    C. Each municipality which becomes a member of the municipal power agency shall appoint a representative to serve on the Board of Directors, which representative may be a member of the governing body of the municipality. Each appointment shall be made by the mayor, or president, subject to the confirmation of the governing body. The directors so appointed shall hold office for a term of 3 years, or until a successor has been duly appointed and qualified, except that the directors first appointed shall determine by lot at their initial meeting the respective directors which shall serve for a term of one, 2 or 3 years from the date of that meeting. A vacancy shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
    The Board of Directors is the corporate authority of the municipal power agency and shall exercise all the powers and manage and control all of the affairs and property of the agency. The Board of Directors shall have full power to pass all necessary ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations for the proper management and conduct of the business of the board, and for carrying into effect the objects for which the agency was established.
    At the initial meeting of the Board of Directors to be held within 30 days after the date of establishment of the municipal power agency, the directors shall elect from their members a presiding officer to preside over the meetings of the Board of Directors and an alternative presiding officer and may elect an executive board. The Board of Directors shall determine and designate in the agency's bylaws the titles for the presiding officers. The directors shall also elect a secretary and treasurer, who need not be directors. The board may select such other officers, employees and agents as deemed to be necessary, who need not be directors or residents of any of the municipalities which are members of the municipal power agency. The board may designate appropriate titles for all other officers, employees, and agents. All persons selected by the board shall hold their respective offices during the pleasure of the board, and give such bond as may be required by the board.
    D. The bylaws of the municipal power agency, and any amendments thereto, shall be adopted by the Board of Directors by a majority vote (adjusted for weighted voting, if provided in the Agency Agreement) to provide the following:
        (1) the conditions and obligations of membership, if
    
any;
        (2) the manner and time of calling regular and
    
special meetings of the Board of Directors;
        (3) the procedural rules of the Board of Directors;
        (4) the composition, powers and responsibilities of
    
any committee or executive board;
        (5) the rights and obligations of new members, and
    
the disposition of rights and obligations upon termination of membership; and
        (6) such other rules or provisions for regulating the
    
affairs of the municipal power agency as the board shall determine to be necessary.
    E. Every municipal power agency shall maintain an office in the State of Illinois to be known as its principal office. When a municipal power agency desires to change the location of such office, it shall file with the Secretary of State a certificate of change of location, stating the new address and the effective date of change. Meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at any place within the State of Illinois, designated by the Board of Directors, after notice. Unless otherwise provided by the bylaws, an act of the majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present is the act of the Board of Directors.
    F. The Board of Directors shall hold at least one meeting each year for the election of officers and for the transaction of any other business. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called for any purpose upon written request to the presiding officer of the Board of Directors or secretary to call the meeting. Such officer shall give notice of the meeting to be held not less than 10 days and not more than 60 days after receipt of such request. Unless the bylaws provide for a different percentage, a quorum for a meeting of the Board of Directors is a majority of all members then in office. All meetings of the board shall be held in compliance with the provisions of "An Act in relation to meetings", approved July 11, 1957, as amended.
    G. The agency agreement may be amended as proposed at any meeting of the Board of Directors for which notice, stating the purpose, shall be given to each director and, unless the bylaws prescribe otherwise, such amendment shall become effective when ratified by ordinances adopted by a majority of the governing bodies of the member municipalities. Each amendment, duly certified, shall be recorded and filed in the same manner as for the original agreement.
    H. Each member municipality shall have full power and authority, subject to the provisions of its charter and laws regarding local finance, to appropriate money for the payment of the expenses of the municipal power agency and of its representative in exercising its functions as a member of the municipal power agency.
    I. Any additional municipality which operates an electric utility system may join the municipal power agency, or any member municipality may withdraw therefrom upon the approval by ordinance adopted by the governing body of the majority of the municipalities which are then members of the municipal power agency. Any new member shall agree to assume its proportionate share of the outstanding obligations of the municipal power agency and any member permitted to withdraw shall remain obligated to make payments under any outstanding contract or agreement with the municipal power agency. Any such change in membership shall be recorded and filed in the same manner as for the original agreement.
    J. Any 2 or more municipal power agencies organized pursuant to this Division may consolidate to form a new municipal power agency when approved by ordinance adopted by the governing body of each municipality which is a member of the respective municipal power agency and by the execution of an agency agreement as provided in this Section.
(Source: P.A. 96-204, eff. 1-1-10.)

65 ILCS 5/11-119.1-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119.1-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119.1-5)
    Sec. 11-119.1-5. Agencies. A. A municipal power agency shall have all the powers enumerated in this Section in furtherance of the purposes of this Division. In the exercise thereof it shall be deemed to be performing an essential governmental function and exercising a part of the sovereign powers of the State of Illinois, separate and distinct from member municipalities, and shall have the privileges, immunities and rights of a public body politic and corporate, municipal corporation and unit of local government, but shall not have taxing power. All powers of the municipal power agency shall be exercised by its Board of Directors unless otherwise provided by the bylaws.
    B. A municipal power agency may plan, finance, acquire, construct, reconstruct, own, lease, operate, maintain, repair, improve, extend or otherwise participate in, individually or jointly with other persons, public agencies, eligible utilities or other entities of any type, one or more projects, proposed, existing or under construction, within or without the State of Illinois, acquire any interest in or any right to products and services of a project, purchase, own, sell, dispose of or otherwise participate in securities issued in connection with the financing of a project or any portion thereof, and may act as agent, or designate one or more persons, public agencies, eligible utilities or other entities of any type, whether or not participating in a project, to act as its agent, in connection with the planning, financing, acquisition, construction, reconstruction, ownership, lease, operation, maintenance, repair, extension or improvement of the project. Any acquisition by eminent domain under this subsection is subject to the provisions of Section 11-119.1-7.
    C. A municipal power agency may investigate the desirability of and necessity for additional sources and supplies of electrical energy and fuel of any kind for such purpose, and make studies, surveys, and estimates as may be necessary to determine the feasibility and cost thereof.
    D. A municipal power agency may cooperate with other persons public agencies, eligible utilities or other entities of any type in the development of sources and supplies of electrical energy and fuel of any kind for such purposes, and give assistance with personnel and equipment in any project.
    E. A municipal power agency may apply for consents, authorizations or approvals required for any project within its powers and take all actions necessary to comply with the conditions thereof.
    F. A municipal power agency may perform any act authorized by this Division through, or by means of, its officers, agents, or employees or by contract with others, including, without limitation, the employment of engineers, architects, attorneys, appraisers, financial advisors, and such other consultants and employees as may be required in the judgment of the municipal power agency, and fix and pay their compensation from funds available to the municipal power agency therefor.
    G. A municipal power agency may, individually or jointly with other persons, public agencies, eligible utilities or other entities of any type, acquire, hold, use, and dispose of income, revenues, funds and money.
    H. A municipal power agency may, individually or jointly with other persons, public agencies, eligible utilities or other entities of any type, acquire, own, hire, use, operate and dispose of personal property and any interest therein.
    I. A municipal power agency may, individually or jointly with other persons, public agencies, eligible utilities or other entities of any type, acquire, own, use, lease as lessor or lessee, operate and dispose of real property and interests in real property, including projects existing, proposed or under construction, and make improvements thereon.
    J. A municipal power agency may grant the use by franchise, lease or otherwise and make charges for the use of any property or facility owned or controlled by it.
    K. A municipal power agency may borrow money and issue negotiable bonds, secured or unsecured, in accordance with this Division.
    L. A municipal power agency may invest money of the municipal power agency not required for immediate use, including proceeds from the sale of any bonds, in such obligations, securities, and other investments as authorized by the provisions of "An Act relating to certain investments of public funds by public agencies", approved July 23, 1943, as amended.
    M. A municipal power agency may exercise the power of eminent domain in accordance with the provisions of Section 11-119.1-7.
    N. A municipal power agency may determine the location and character of, and all other matters in connection with, any and all projects it is authorized to acquire, hold, establish, effectuate, operate or control.
    O. A municipal power agency may contract with any persons, public agencies, eligible utilities or other entities of any type for the planning, development, construction or operation of any project or for the sale, transmission or distribution of the products and services of any project, or for any interest therein or any right to the products and services thereof, on such terms and for such period of time as its Board of Directors shall determine; provided, however, contracts for the sale, transmission or distribution of electric power and energy may only be made with eligible utilities.
    P. A municipal power agency may enter into any contract or agreement necessary, appropriate or incidental to the effectuation of its lawful purposes and the exercise of the powers granted by this Division, including without limitation, contracts or agreements for the purchase, sale, exchange, interchange, wheeling, pooling, transmission, distribution or storage of electrical energy, and fuel of any kind for any such purposes, within and without the State of Illinois, in such amounts as it shall determine to be necessary and appropriate to make the most effective use of its powers and to meet its responsibilities, on such terms and for such period of time as its Board of Directors determines. Any such contract or agreement may include provisions for requirements purchases, restraints on resale or other dealings, exclusive dealing, pricing, territorial division, and other conduct or arrangements which may have an anti-competitive effect.
    Q. A municipal power agency may procure insurance against any losses in connection with its property, operations, or assets in such amounts and from such insurers as it deems desirable, or may self-insure against such losses.
    R. A municipal power agency may contract for and accept any gifts or grants or loans of funds or property or financial or other aid in any form from any source, and may comply, subject to the provisions of this Division, with the terms and conditions thereof.
    S. A municipal power agency may mortgage, pledge and grant a security interest in any or all of its real and personal property to secure the payment of its bonds or contracts.
    T. That part of a project owned by a municipal power agency shall be exempt from property taxes. However, each municipal power agency owning all or any part of a project shall, in lieu of property taxes, pay to any governmental unit authorized to levy property taxes the amount which would be assessed as taxes on real property of a project if such project were otherwise subject to valuation and assessment. Such payments in lieu of taxes shall be due and shall bear interest if unpaid, as in the cases of taxes on other property. Payments in lieu of taxes made under this Division shall be treated in the same manner as taxes for purposes of all procedural and substantive provisions of law, except that no lien may be placed upon such property to enforce the payment of such taxes. The remedy for such payment shall be limited to mandamus or other civil action requesting an order directing the agency to pay such taxes and interest, if any.
    U. No municipal power agency shall be authorized by this Division to sell energy directly to other than a member municipality or an eligible utility; provided further, that no such sale of energy is authorized except for the purpose of resale by such purchaser, or for use by the member municipality.
    V. A municipal power agency may adopt a corporate seal, and may sue and be sued.
    W. A municipal power agency may exercise all other powers not inconsistent with the Constitution of the State of Illinois or the United States Constitution, which powers may be reasonably necessary or appropriate for or incidental to effectuate its authorized purposes or to the exercise of any of the powers enumerated in this Division.
(Source: P.A. 83-997.)

65 ILCS 5/11-119.1-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119.1-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119.1-6)
    Sec. 11-119.1-6. A. A municipal power agency may from time to time issue its bonds in such principal amounts as the municipal power agency shall deem necessary to provide sufficient funds to carry out any of its corporate purposes and powers, including, without limitation, the acquisition, construction or termination of any project to be owned or leased, as lessor or lessee, by the municipal power agency, or the acquisition of any interest therein or any right to the products or services thereof, the funding or refunding of the principal of, redemption premium, if any, and interest on, any bonds issued by it whether or not such bonds or interest to be funded or refunded have or have not become due, the payment of engineering, legal and other expenses, together with interest to a date one year subsequent to the estimated date of completion of the project, the establishment or increase of reserves to secure or to pay such bonds or interest thereon, the providing of working capital and the payment of all other costs or expenses of the municipal power agency incident to and necessary or convenient to carry out its corporate purposes and powers.
    B. Every issue of bonds of such municipal power agency shall be payable out of the revenues or funds of such municipal power agency, subject to any agreements with the holders of particular bonds pledging any particular revenues or funds. A municipal power agency may issue such types of bonds as it may determine, including bonds as to which the principal and interest are payable exclusively from the revenues from one or more projects, or from an interest therein or a right to the products and services thereof, or from one or more revenue producing contracts made by the municipal power agency, or its revenues generally. Any such bonds may be additionally secured by a pledge of any grant, subsidy, or contribution from any source or a pledge of any income or revenues, funds, or moneys of the municipal power agency from any source whatsoever.
    C. All bonds of a municipal power agency shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the laws of this State.
    D. Bonds of a municipal power agency shall be authorized by ordinance of its Board of Directors and may be issued under such ordinance or under a trust indenture or other security agreement, in one or more series, and shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times within the estimated period of usefulness of the project involved and in any event not more than 40 years from the date thereof, bear interest at such rate or rates without regard to any limitation in any other law, be in such denominations, be in such form, either coupon or registered, carry such conversion, registration, and exchange privileges, have such rank or priority, be executed in such manner, be payable in such medium of payment at such place or places within or without the State of Illinois, be subject to such terms of redemption with or without premium, and contain or be subject to such other terms as the ordinance, trust indenture, or other security agreement may provide, and shall not be restricted by the provisions of any other law limiting the amounts, maturities, interest rates, or other terms of obligations of public agencies or private parties. The bonds shall be sold in such manner and at such price as the Board of Directors shall determine, at private or public sale.
    E. Bonds of a municipal power agency may be issued and delivered notwithstanding that one or more of the officers executing them shall have ceased to hold office at the time the bonds are actually delivered.
    F. Pending preparation of definitive bonds a municipal power agency may issue temporary bonds which shall be exchanged for the definitive bonds.
    G. Bonds of a municipal power agency may be issued under the provisions of this Division without obtaining the consent of any department, division, commission, board, bureau, or agency of the State of Illinois and without any other proceeding or the happening of any other condition or occurrence except as specifically required by this Division.
    H. The ordinance, trust indenture, or other security agreement under which any bonds are issued shall constitute a contract with the holders of the bonds and may contain provisions, among others, prescribing:
    (1) the terms and provisions of the bonds;
    (2) the mortgage or pledge of and the grant of a security interest in any real or personal property and all or any part of the revenue from any project or any revenue producing contract made by the municipal power agency to secure the payment of bonds, subject to any agreements with the holders of bonds which might then exist;
    (3) the custody, collection, securing, investments, and payment of any revenues, assets, money, funds, or property with respect to which the municipal power agency may have any rights or interest;
    (4) the rates or charges for electrical energy or other services rendered by the municipal power agency, the amount to be raised by the rates or charges, and the use and disposition of any or all revenue;
    (5) the creation of reserves or sinking funds and the regulation and disposition thereof;
    (6) the purposes to which the proceeds from the sale of any bonds then or thereafter to be issued may be applied, and the pledge of revenues to secure the payment of the bonds;
    (7) the limitations on the issuance of any additional bonds, the terms upon which additional bonds may be issued and secured, and the refunding of outstanding bonds;
    (8) the rank or priority of any bonds with respect to any lien or security;
    (9) the creation of special funds or moneys to be held in trust or otherwise for operational expenses, payment, or redemption of bonds, reserves or other purposes, and the use and disposition of moneys held in such funds;
    (10) the procedure by which the terms of any contract with or for the benefit of the holders of bonds may be amended or revised, the amount of bonds the holders of which must consent thereto, and the manner in which consent may be given;
    (11) the definition of the acts or omissions to act which shall constitute a default in the duties of the municipal power agency to holders of its bonds, and the rights and remedies of the holders in the event of default, including, if the municipal power agency so determines, the right to accelerate the due date of the bonds or the right to appoint a receiver or receivers of the property or revenues subject to the lien of the ordinance, trust indenture, or other security agreement;
    (12) any other or additional agreements with or for the benefit of the holders of bonds or any covenants or restrictions necessary or desirable to safeguard the interests of the holders;
    (13) the custody of its properties or investments, the safekeeping thereof, the insurance to be carried thereon, and the use and disposition of insurance proceeds;
    (14) the vesting in a trustee or trustees, within or without the State of Illinois, of such properties, rights, powers and duties in trust as the municipal power agency may determine; or the limiting or abrogating of the rights of the holders of any bonds to appoint a trustee, or the limiting of the rights, powers and duties of such trustee; or
    (15) the appointment of and the establishment of the duties and obligations of any paying agent or other fiduciary within or without the State of Illinois.
    I. For the security of bonds issued or to be issued by a municipal power agency, the municipal power agency may mortgage or execute deeds of trust of the whole or any part of its property and franchises. Any pledge of revenues, securities, contract rights or other personal property made by a municipal power agency pursuant to this Division shall be valid and binding from the date the pledge is made. The revenues, securities, contract rights or other personal property so pledged and then held or thereafter received by the municipal power agency or any fiduciary shall immediately be subject to the lien of the pledge without any physical delivery thereof or further act, and the lien of the pledge shall be valid and binding as against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract, or otherwise against the municipal power agency without regard to whether such parties have notice thereto. The ordinance, trust indenture, security agreement or other instrument by which a pledge is created shall be recorded in the county in which the principal office is located in the manner provided by law.
    J. Neither the officials, the directors, nor the members of a municipal power agency nor any person executing bonds shall be liable personally on the bonds or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the issuance thereof. A municipal power agency shall have power to indemnify and to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any director, officer, employee, or agent of the municipal power agency, in connection with any threatened, pending, or completed action, suit, or proceeding.
    K. A municipal power agency shall have power to purchase out of any funds available therefor, bonds, and to hold, pledge, cancel, or retire the bonds and coupons prior to maturity, subject to and in accordance with any agreements with the holders.
    L. The principal of and interest upon any bonds issued by a municipal power agency shall be payable solely from the revenues or funds pledged or available for their payment as authorized in this Division. Each bond shall contain a statement that it constitutes an obligation of the municipal power agency issuing the bond, that the principal thereof and interest thereon are payable solely from revenues or funds of such municipal power agency and that neither the State of Illinois nor any political subdivision thereof, except the issuer, nor any municipality which is a member of the municipal power agency, is obligated to pay the principal or interest on the bonds and that neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the State of Illinois or any such political subdivision thereof or of any such municipality is pledged to the payment of the principal of or the interest on the bonds.
(Source: P.A. 83-997.)

65 ILCS 5/11-119.1-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119.1-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119.1-7)
    Sec. 11-119.1-7. Except as otherwise provided by this Division, a municipal power agency may acquire all real or personal property that it deems necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Division, whether in fee simple absolute or a lesser interest, by condemnation and the exercise of the power of eminent domain in the manner provided in the Eminent Domain Act. A municipal power agency shall have no power of eminent domain with respect to any real or personal property owned or leased by any eligible utility as part of a system, whether existing, under construction or being planned, of facilities for the generation, transmission, production or distribution of electrical power.
    The authority of a municipal power agency to acquire real or personal property by condemnation or the exercise of the power of eminent domain shall be a continuing power, and no exercise thereof shall exhaust it.
(Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)

65 ILCS 5/11-119.1-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119.1-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119.1-8)
    Sec. 11-119.1-8. Other Charges. A municipal power agency may establish, levy, and collect or may authorize, by contract, franchise, lease, or otherwise, the establishment, levying and collection of rents, rates and other charges for the products and services afforded by the municipal power agency or by or in connection with any project or properties which it may construct, acquire, own, operate, or control or with respect to which it may have any interest or any right to the products and services thereof as it may deem necessary, proper, desirable or reasonable. Rents, rates, and other charges shall be at least sufficient to meet the operation, maintenance and other expenses thereof, including reasonable reserves, interest, and principal payments, including payments into one or more sinking funds for the retirement of principal. A municipal power agency may pledge its rates, rents, and other revenue, or any part thereof, as security for the repayment, with interest and premium, if any, of any moneys borrowed by it or advanced to it for any of its authorized purposes and as security for the payment of amounts due and owing by it under any contract.
(Source: P.A. 83-997.)

65 ILCS 5/11-119.1-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119.1-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119.1-9)
    Sec. 11-119.1-9. A. In order to accomplish the purposes of this Division, a municipality may enter into and carry out contracts and agreements for the purchase from a municipal power agency of power and energy, transmission services, power supply development services and other services.
    (1) Each such contract and agreement shall be for a period not to exceed 50 years and shall contain such other terms, conditions and provisions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Division, as the governing body of such municipality shall approve, including, without limitation, provisions whereby the municipality is obligated to pay for the products and services of a municipal power agency without set-off or counterclaim and irrespective of whether such products or services are furnished, made available or delivered to the municipality or whether any project contemplated by any such contract and agreement is completed, operable or operating, and notwithstanding suspension, interruption, interference, reduction or curtailment of the products and services of such project.
    (2) Each such contract and agreement may be pledged by such municipal power agency to secure its obligations and may provide that if one or more municipalities defaults in the payment of its obligations under such contract and agreement, the remaining municipalities having such contracts and agreements shall be required to pay for and shall be entitled proportionately to use or otherwise dispose of the products and services which were to be purchased by the defaulting municipality.
    (3) Each such contract and agreement shall be a limited obligation of a municipality payable from and secured by a pledge of, and lien and charge upon, all or any part of the revenues derived or to be derived from the ownership and operation of its electric utility system as an expense of operation and maintenance thereof, and shall not constitute an indebtedness of such municipality for the purpose of any statutory limitation.
    (4) Nothing in this Division shall be construed to preclude a municipality from appropriating and using taxes and other revenues received in any year to make payments due or to comply with covenants to be performed during that year under any contract or agreement for a term of years entered into as contemplated in this Division, subject to the provisions of laws regarding local financing.
    B. Any such contract or agreement may include provisions for requirements purchases, restraints on resale or other dealings, exclusive dealing, pricing, territorial division, and other conduct or arrangements which may have an anti-competitive effect.
(Source: P.A. 83-997.)

65 ILCS 5/11-119.1-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119.1-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119.1-10)
    Sec. 11-119.1-10. Exercise of powers. A municipal power agency may exercise any and all of the powers enumerated in this Division, except the power of eminent domain, without the consent and approval of the Illinois Commerce Commission. The exercise of the power of eminent domain by a municipal power agency shall be subject to the consent and approval of the Illinois Commerce Commission in the same manner and to the same extent as public utilities under the Public Utilities Act, including the issuance of a certificate of public convenience and necessity as provided for in Section 8-406 of that Act. During the consideration of any petition for authority to exercise the power of eminent domain the Illinois Commerce Commission shall evaluate and give due consideration to the impact of the acquisition on farmlands in the State with the goal of preserving the land to the fullest extent reasonably possible.
(Source: P.A. 90-416, eff. 1-1-98.)

65 ILCS 5/11-119.1-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119.1-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119.1-11)
    Sec. 11-119.1-11. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the State of Illinois and all its public officers, governmental units, agencies and instrumentalities, all banks, trust companies, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies, and others carrying on a banking business, all insurance companies, insurance associations and others carrying on any insurance business, and all executors, administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking funds, money, or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued pursuant to this Division and the bonds shall be authorized security for any and all public deposits.
(Source: P.A. 83-997.)

65 ILCS 5/11-119.1-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119.1-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119.1-12)
    Sec. 11-119.1-12. A. This Division shall be construed liberally to effectuate its legislative intent and purpose, as complete and independent authority for the performance of each and every act and thing authorized by this Division, and all authority granted shall be broadly interpreted to effectuate this intent and purpose and not as a limitation of powers. This Division is expressly not a limit on any of the powers granted any unit of local government of this State by constitution, statute, charter or otherwise, other than when the unit of local government is acting expressly pursuant to this Division.
    B. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between this Division and any other law or charter provision, the provisions of this Division shall prevail.
    C. Any provision of this Division which may be determined by competent authority to be prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof, and any such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction.
(Source: P.A. 90-655, eff. 7-30-98.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 119.2

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 119.2 heading)
DIVISION 119.2. JOINT MUNICIPAL NATURAL GAS AGENCIES

65 ILCS 5/11-119.2-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119.2-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119.2-1)
    Sec. 11-119.2-1. This Division shall be known and may be cited as the Illinois Joint Municipal Natural Gas Act.
(Source: P.A. 84-1221.)

65 ILCS 5/11-119.2-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119.2-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119.2-2)
    Sec. 11-119.2-2. The General Assembly finds:
    (a) that adequate, economical and reliable sources of natural gas are essential to the orderly growth and prosperity of municipalities in the State of Illinois and that a shortage of such sources would endanger the safety, health and welfare of the residents of the State of Illinois and the growth and development of its municipalities;
    (b) that municipal utility systems operating in the State of Illinois for the purpose of supplying natural gas have sustained greatly increased capital and operating costs, thereby adversely affecting the availability of adequate, economical and reliable sources of natural gas;
    (c) that it is desirable for the State of Illinois to authorize municipal utility systems to jointly plan, finance, own and operate facilities relating to natural gas, plants and systems through the creation of joint agencies in order to achieve economies and efficiencies not possible for municipalities acting alone;
    (d) that the joint planning, financing, ownership and operation of facilities relating to natural gas, plants and systems and the issuance of revenue bonds as provided herein is for a public use and serves a valid public purpose and is a means of achieving economy, adequacy and reliability in the supply of natural gas and meeting the future needs of the State of Illinois and its residents; and
    (e) that the intent and policy of the General Assembly when enacting this Division is to enable municipal utility systems to jointly plan, finance, own and operate facilities for the exploration, production, acquisition, storage, transmission or distribution of natural gas and related facilities or other facilities necessary or convenient for the planning and operation of a system for production, acquisition, storage, transmission or distribution of natural gas.
(Source: P.A. 84-1221.)

65 ILCS 5/11-119.2-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119.2-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119.2-3)
    Sec. 11-119.2-3. The following terms whenever used or referred to in this Division, shall have the following meanings unless the context requires otherwise:
    (1) "Agency agreement" means the written agreement between 2 or more municipalities establishing a municipal natural gas agency.
    (2) "Bonds" means revenue bonds, notes and other evidences of obligations of a municipal natural gas agency issued under the provisions of this Division.
    (3) "Eligible utility" means a public agency or other entity of any type, which owns, operates or controls any plant or equipment for the exploration, production, acquisition, storage, transmission or distribution of natural gas in connection with the furnishing thereof for sale or resale.
    (4) "Governing body" means, with respect to a municipality, the council, city council, board of trustees, or other corporate authority of the municipality which exercises the general governmental powers of such municipality.
    (5) "Municipal natural gas agency" means a body politic and corporate, municipal corporation and unit of local government of the State of Illinois organized in accordance with the provisions of this Division.
    (6) "Municipality" means a city, village or incorporated town in the State of Illinois, or any other state in the United States, owning or operating a natural gas plant or system which furnishes natural gas service to the public.
    (7) "Project" means any plant, works, system, facility, and real and personal property of any nature whatsoever, together with all parts thereof and appurtenances thereto, used or useful in the storage, acquisition, exploration, production, distribution, transmission, purchase, sale, exchange or interchange of natural gas and in the acquisition, extraction, conversion, transportation, storage or reprocessing of fuel of any kind for any such purposes, or any interest in, or right to the use, services, output or capacity, of any such plant, works, system or facilities.
    (8) "Public agency" means any municipality, political subdivision, municipal corporation, unit of local government, governmental unit, or public corporation operated by or pursuant to the laws of the State of Illinois, of another state or of the United States, and any state, the United States, and any commission, board, bureau or other body declared by the laws of any state or the United States to be a department, agency, or instrumentality thereof.
    (9) "Natural gas" means any gaseous heating fuel which is naturally or synthetically produced.
(Source: P.A. 94-731, eff. 4-19-06.)

65 ILCS 5/11-119.2-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119.2-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119.2-4)
    Sec. 11-119.2-4. A. Any 2 or more municipalities, contiguous or noncontiguous, and which operate a natural gas plant or system, may form a municipal natural gas agency by the execution of an agency agreement authorized by an ordinance adopted by the governing body of each municipality. The agency agreement may state:
        (1) that the municipal natural gas agency is created
    
and incorporated under the provisions of this Division as a body politic and corporate, municipal corporation and unit of local government of the State of Illinois;
        (2) the name of the agency and the date of its
    
establishment;
        (3) the names of the municipalities which have
    
adopted the agency agreement and constitute the initial members of the municipal natural gas agency;
        (4) the names and addresses of the persons initially
    
appointed in the ordinances adopting the agency agreement to serve on the Board of Directors and act as the representatives of the municipalities, respectively, in the exercise of their powers as members;
        (5) the limitations, if any, upon the terms of office
    
of the directors, provided that such directors shall always be selected and vacancies in their offices declared and filled by ordinances adopted by the governing body of the respective municipalities;
        (6) the location by city, village or incorporated
    
town in the State of Illinois of the principal office of the municipal natural gas agency;
        (7) provisions for the disposition, division or
    
distribution of obligations, property and assets of the municipal natural gas agency upon dissolution; and
        (8) any other provisions for regulating the business
    
of the municipal natural gas agency or the conduct of its affairs which may be agreed to by the member municipalities, consistent with this Division, including, without limitation, any provisions for weighted voting among the member municipalities or by the directors.
    B. The presiding officer of the Board of Directors of any municipal natural gas agency established pursuant to this Division or such other officer selected by the Board of Directors, within 3 months after establishment, shall file a certified copy of the agency agreement and a list of the municipalities which have adopted the agreement with the recorder of the county in which the principal office is located. The recorder shall record this certified copy and list and shall immediately transmit the certified copy and list to the Secretary of State, together with his certificate of recordation. The Secretary of State shall file these documents and issue his certificate of approval over his signature and the Great Seal of the State. The Secretary of State shall make and keep a register of municipal natural gas agencies established under this Division.
    C. Each municipality which becomes a member of the municipal natural gas agency shall appoint a representative to serve on the Board of Directors, which representative may be a member of the governing body of the municipality. Each appointment shall be made by the mayor, or president, subject to the confirmation of the governing body. The directors so appointed shall hold office for a term of 3 years, or until a successor has been duly appointed and qualified, except that the directors first appointed shall determine by lot at their initial meeting the respective directors which shall serve for a term of one, 2 or 3 years from the date of that meeting. A vacancy shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
    The Board of Directors is the corporate authority of the municipal natural gas agency and shall exercise all the powers and manage and control all of the affairs and property of the agency. The Board of Directors shall have full power to pass all necessary ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations for the proper management and conduct of the business of the board, and for carrying into effect the objects for which the agency was established.
    At the initial meeting of the Board of Directors to be held within 30 days after the date of establishment of the municipal natural gas agency, the directors shall elect from their members a presiding officer to preside over the meetings of the Board of Directors and an alternate presiding officer and may elect an executive board. The Board of Directors shall determine and designate in the agency's bylaws the titles for the presiding officers. The directors shall also elect a secretary and treasurer, who need not be directors. The board may select such other officers, employees and agents as deemed to be necessary, who need not be directors or residents of any of the municipalities which are members of the municipal natural gas agency. The board may designate appropriate titles for all other officers, employees, and agents. All persons selected by the board shall hold their respective offices during the pleasure of the board, and give such bond as may be required by the board.
    D. The bylaws of the municipal natural gas agency, and any amendments thereto, shall be adopted by the Board of Directors by a majority vote (adjusted for weighted voting, if provided in the Agency Agreement) to provide the following:
        (1) the conditions and obligations of membership, if
    
any;
        (2) the manner and time of calling regular and
    
special meetings of the Board of Directors;
        (3) the procedural rules of the Board of Directors;
        (4) the composition, powers and responsibilities of
    
any committee or executive board;
        (5) the rights and obligations of new members, and
    
the disposition of rights and obligations upon termination of membership; and
        (6) such other rules or provisions for regulating the
    
affairs of the municipal natural gas agency as the board shall determine to be necessary.
    E. Every municipal natural gas agency shall maintain an office in the State of Illinois to be known as its principal office. When a municipal natural gas agency desires to change the location of such office, it shall file with the Secretary of State a certificate of change of location, stating the new address and the effective date of change. Meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at any place within the State of Illinois, designated by the Board of Directors, after notice. Unless otherwise provided by the bylaws, an act of the majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present is the act of the Board of Directors.
    F. The Board of Directors shall hold at least one meeting each year for the election of officers and for the transaction of any other business. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called for any purpose upon written request to the presiding officer of the Board of Directors or secretary to call the meeting. Such officer shall give notice of the meeting to be held not less than 10 days and not more than 60 days after receipt of such request. Unless the bylaws provide for a different percentage, a quorum for a meeting of the Board of Directors is a majority of all members then in office. All meetings of the board shall be held in compliance with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act.
    G. The agency agreement may be amended as proposed at any meeting of the Board of Directors for which notice, stating the purpose, shall be given to each director and, unless the bylaws prescribe otherwise, such amendment shall become effective when ratified by ordinances adopted by a majority of the governing bodies of the member municipalities. Each amendment, duly certified, shall be recorded and filed in the same manner as for the original agreement.
    H. Each member municipality shall have full power and authority, subject to the provisions of its charter and laws regarding local finance, to appropriate money for the payment of the expenses of the municipal natural gas agency and of its representative in exercising its functions as a member of the municipal natural gas agency.
    I. Any additional municipality which operates a natural gas plant or system may join the municipal natural gas agency, or any member municipality may withdraw therefrom upon the approval by ordinance adopted by the governing body of the majority of the municipalities which are then members of the municipal natural gas agency. Any new member shall agree to assume its proportionate share of the outstanding obligations of the municipal natural gas agency and any member permitted to withdraw shall remain obligated to make payments under any outstanding contract or agreement with the municipal natural gas agency. Any such change in membership shall be recorded and filed in the same manner as for the original agreement.
    J. Any 2 or more municipal natural gas agencies organized pursuant to this Division may consolidate to form a new municipal natural gas agency when approved by ordinance adopted by the governing body of each municipality which is a member of the respective municipal natural gas agency and by the execution of an agency agreement as provided in this Section.
(Source: P.A. 96-204, eff. 1-1-10.)

65 ILCS 5/11-119.2-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119.2-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119.2-5)
    Sec. 11-119.2-5. A. A municipal natural gas agency shall have all the powers enumerated in this Section in furtherance of the purposes of this Division. In the exercise thereof it shall be deemed to be performing an essential governmental function and exercising a part of the sovereign powers of the State of Illinois, separate and distinct from member municipalities, and shall have the privileges, immunities and rights of a public body politic and corporate, municipal corporation and unit of local government, but shall not have taxing power. All powers of the municipal natural gas agency shall be exercised by its Board of Directors unless otherwise provided by the bylaws.
    B. A municipal natural gas agency may plan, finance, acquire, construct, reconstruct, own, lease, operate, maintain, repair, improve, extend or otherwise participate in, individually or jointly with other persons, public agencies, eligible utilities or other entities of any type, one or more projects, proposed, existing or under construction, within or without the State of Illinois, acquire any interest in or any right to products and services of a project, purchase, own, sell, dispose of or otherwise participate in securities issued in connection with the financing of a project or any portion thereof, and may act as agent, or designate one or more persons, public agencies, eligible utilities or other entities of any type, whether or not participating in a project, to act as its agent, in connection with the planning, financing, acquisition, construction, reconstruction, ownership, lease, operation, maintenance, repair, extension or improvement of the project. Any acquisition by eminent domain under this subsection is subject to the provisions of Section 11-119.2-7.
    C. A municipal natural gas agency may investigate the desirability of and necessity for additional sources and supplies of natural gas and fuel of any kind for such purpose, and make studies, surveys, and estimates as may be necessary to determine the feasibility and cost thereof.
    D. A municipal natural gas agency may cooperate with other persons, public agencies, eligible utilities or other entities of any type in the development of sources and supplies of natural gas and fuel of any kind for such purposes, and give assistance with personnel and equipment in any project.
    E. A municipal natural gas agency may apply for consents, authorizations or approvals required for any project within its powers and take all actions necessary to comply with the conditions thereof.
    F. A municipal natural gas agency may perform any act authorized by this Division through, or by means of, its officers, agents, or employees or by contract with others, including, without limitation, the employment of engineers, architects, attorneys, appraisers, financial advisors, and such other consultants and employees as may be required in the judgment of the municipal natural gas agency, and fix and pay their compensation from funds available to the municipal natural gas agency therefor.
    G. A municipal natural gas agency may, individually or jointly with other persons, public agencies, eligible utilities or other entities of any type, acquire, hold, use, and dispose of income, revenues, funds and money.
    H. A municipal natural gas agency may, individually or jointly with other persons, public agencies, eligible utilities or other entities of any type, acquire, own, hire, use, operate and dispose of personal property and any interest therein.
    I. A municipal natural gas agency may, individually or jointly with other persons, public agencies, eligible utilities or other entities of any type, acquire, own, use, lease as lessor or lessee, operate and dispose of real property and interests in real property, including projects existing, proposed or under construction, and make improvements thereon.
    J. A municipal natural gas agency may grant the use by franchise, lease or otherwise and make charges for the use of any property or facility owned or controlled by it.
    K. A municipal natural gas agency may borrow money and issue negotiable bonds, secured or unsecured, in accordance with this Division.
    L. A municipal natural gas agency may invest money of the municipal natural gas agency not required for immediate use, including proceeds from the sale of any bonds, in such obligations, securities, and other investments as authorized by the provisions of "An Act relating to certain investments of public funds by public agencies", approved July 23, 1943, as amended.
    M. A municipal natural gas agency may exercise the power of eminent domain in accordance with the provisions of Section 11-119.2-7.
    N. A municipal natural gas agency may determine the location and character of, and all other matters in connection with, any and all projects it is authorized to acquire, hold, establish, effectuate, operate or control.
    O. A municipal natural gas agency may contract with any persons, public agencies, eligible utilities or other entities of any type for the planning, development, construction or operation of any project or for the sale, transmission or distribution of the products and services of any project, or for any interest therein or any right to the products and services thereof, on such terms and for such period of time as its Board of Directors shall determine.
    P. A municipal natural gas agency may enter into any contract or agreement necessary, appropriate or incidental to the effectuation of its lawful purposes and the exercise of the powers granted by this Division, including without limitation, contracts or agreements for the purchase, sale, exchange, interchange, wheeling, pooling, transmission, distribution or storage of natural gas and fuel of any kind for any such purposes, within and without the State of Illinois, in such amounts as it shall determine to be necessary and appropriate to make the most effective use of its powers and to meet its responsibilities, on such terms and for such period of time as its Board of Directors determines. Any such contract or agreement may include provisions for requirements purchases, restraints on resale or other dealings, exclusive dealing, pricing, territorial division, and other conduct or arrangements which may have an anti-competitive effect.
    Q. A municipal natural gas agency may procure insurance against any losses in connection with its property, operations, or assets in such amounts and from such insurers as it deems desirable, or may self-insure against such losses.
    R. A municipal natural gas agency may contract for and accept any gifts or grants or loans of funds or property or financial or other aid in any form from any source, and may comply, subject to the provisions of this Division, with the terms and conditions thereof.
    S. A municipal natural gas agency may mortgage, pledge and grant a security interest in any or all of its real and personal property to secure the payment of its bonds or contracts.
    T. That part of a project owned by a municipal natural gas agency shall be exempt from property taxes. However, each municipal natural gas agency owning all or any part of a project shall, in lieu of property taxes, pay to any governmental unit authorized to levy property taxes the amount which would be assessed as taxes on real property of a project if such project were otherwise subject to valuation and assessment. Such payments in lieu of taxes shall be due and shall bear interest if unpaid, as in the cases of taxes on other property. Payments in lieu of taxes made under this Division shall be treated in the same manner as taxes for purposes of all procedural and substantive provisions of law, except that no lien may be placed upon such property to enforce the payment of such taxes. The remedy for such payment shall be limited to mandamus or other civil action requesting an order directing the agency to pay such taxes and interest, if any.
    U. No municipal natural gas agency shall be authorized by this Division to sell natural gas directly to other than a member municipality or an eligible utility.
    V. A municipal natural gas agency may adopt a corporate seal, and may sue and be sued.
    W. A municipal natural gas agency may exercise all other powers not inconsistent with the Constitution of the State of Illinois or the United States Constitution, which powers may be reasonably necessary or appropriate for or incidental to effectuate its authorized purposes or to the exercise of any of the powers enumerated in this Division.
(Source: P.A. 84-1221.)

65 ILCS 5/11-119.2-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119.2-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119.2-6)
    Sec. 11-119.2-6. A. A municipal natural gas agency may from time to time issue its bonds in such principal amounts as the municipal natural gas agency shall deem necessary to provide sufficient funds to carry out any of its corporate purposes and powers, including, without limitation, the acquisition, construction or termination of any project to be owned or leased, as lessor or lessee, by the municipal natural gas agency, or the acquisition of any interest therein or any right to the products or services thereof, the funding or refunding of the principal of, redemption premium, if any, and interest on, any bonds issued by it whether or not such bonds or interest to be funded or refunded have or have not become due, the payment of engineering, legal and other expenses, together with interest to a date one year subsequent to the estimated date of completion of the project, the establishment or increase of reserves to secure or to pay such bonds or interest thereon, the providing of working capital and the payment of all other costs or expenses of the municipal natural gas agency incident to and necessary or convenient to carry out its corporate purposes and powers.
    B. Every issue of bonds of such municipal natural gas agency shall be payable out of the revenues or funds of such municipal natural gas agency, subject to any agreements with the holders of particular bonds pledging any particular revenues or funds. A municipal natural gas agency may issue such types of bonds as it may determine, including bonds as to which the principal and interest are payable exclusively from the revenues from one or more projects, or from an interest therein or a right to the products and services thereof, or from one or more revenue producing contracts made by the municipal natural gas agency, or its revenues generally. Any such bonds may be additionally secured by a pledge of any grant, subsidy, or contribution from any source or a pledge of any income or revenues, funds, or moneys of the municipal natural gas agency from any source whatsoever.
    C. All bonds of a municipal natural gas agency shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the laws of this State.
    D. Bonds of a municipal natural gas agency shall be authorized by ordinance of its Board of Directors and may be issued under such ordinance or under a trust indenture or other security agreement, in one or more series, and shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times within the estimated period of usefulness of the project involved and in any event not more than 40 years from the date thereof, bear interest at such rate or rates without regard to any limitation in any other law, be in such denominations, be in such form, either coupon or registered, carry such conversion, registration, and exchange privileges, have such rank or priority, be executed in such manner, be payable in such medium of payment at such place or places within or without the State of Illinois, be subject to such terms of redemption with or without premium, and contain or be subject to such other terms as the ordinance, trust indenture, or other security agreement may provide, and shall not be restricted by the provisions of any other law limiting the amounts, maturities, interest rates, or other terms of obligations of public agencies or private parties. The bonds shall be sold in such manner and at such price as the Board of Directors shall determine, at private or public sale.
    E. Bonds of a municipal natural gas agency may be issued and delivered notwithstanding that one or more of the officers executing them shall have ceased to hold office at the time the bonds are actually delivered.
    F. Pending preparation of definitive bonds a municipal natural gas agency may issue temporary bonds which shall be exchanged for the definitive bonds.
    G. Bonds of a municipal natural gas agency may be issued under the provisions of this Division without obtaining the consent of any department, division, commission, board, bureau, or agency of the State of Illinois and without any other proceeding or the happening of any other condition or occurrence except as specifically required by this Division.
    H. The ordinance, trust indenture, or other security agreement under which any bonds are issued shall constitute a contract with the holders of the bonds and may contain provisions, among others, prescribing:
    (1) the terms and provisions of the bonds;
    (2) the mortgage or pledge of and the grant of a security interest in any real or personal property and all or any part of the revenue from any project or any revenue producing contract made by the municipal natural gas agency to secure the payment of bonds, subject to any agreements with the holders of bonds which might then exist;
    (3) the custody, collection, securing, investments, and payment of any revenues, assets, money, funds, or property with respect to which the municipal natural gas agency may have any rights or interest;
    (4) the rates or charges for natural gas or other services rendered by the municipal natural gas agency, the amount to be raised by the rates or charges, and the use and disposition of any or all revenue;
    (5) the creation of reserves or sinking funds and the regulation and disposition thereof;
    (6) the purposes to which the proceeds from the sale of any bonds then or thereafter to be issued may be applied, and the pledge of revenues to secure the payment of the bonds;
    (7) the limitations on the issuance of any additional bonds, the terms upon which additional bonds may be issued and secured, and the refunding of outstanding bonds;
    (8) the rank or priority of any bonds with respect to any lien or security;
    (9) the creation of special funds or moneys to be held in trust or otherwise for operational expenses, payment, or redemption of bonds, reserves or other purposes, and the use and disposition of moneys held in such funds;
    (10) the procedure by which the terms of any contract with or for the benefit of the holders of bonds may be amended or revised, the amount of bonds the holders of which must consent thereto, and the manner in which consent may be given;
    (11) the definition of the acts or omissions to act which shall constitute a default in the duties of the municipal natural gas agency to holders of its bonds, and the rights and remedies of the holders in the event of default, including, if the municipal natural gas agency so determines, the right to accelerate the due date of the bonds or the right to appoint a receiver or receivers of the property or revenues subject to the lien of the ordinance, trust indenture, or other security agreement;
    (12) any other or additional agreements with or for the benefit of the holders of bonds or any covenants or restrictions necessary or desirable to safeguard the interests of the holders;
    (13) the custody of its properties or investments, the safekeeping thereof, the insurance to be carried thereon, and the use and disposition of insurance proceeds;
    (14) the vesting in a trustee or trustees, within or without the State of Illinois, of such properties, rights, powers and duties in trust as the municipal natural gas agency may determine; or the limiting or abrogating of the rights of the holders of any bonds to appoint a trustee, or the limiting of the rights, powers and duties of such trustee; or
    (15) the appointment of and the establishment of the duties and obligations of any paying agent or other fiduciary within or without the State of Illinois.
    I. For the security of bonds issued or to be issued by a municipal natural gas agency, the municipal natural gas agency may mortgage or execute deeds of trust of the whole or any part of its property and franchises. Any pledge of revenues, securities, contract rights or other personal property made by a municipal natural gas agency pursuant to this Division shall be valid and binding from the date the pledge is made. The revenues, securities, contract rights or other personal property so pledged and then held or thereafter received by the municipal natural gas agency or any fiduciary shall immediately be subject to the lien of the pledge without any physical delivery thereof or further act, and the lien of the pledge shall be valid and binding as against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract, or otherwise against the municipal natural gas agency without regard to whether such parties have notice thereto. The ordinance, trust indenture, security agreement or other instrument by which a pledge is created shall be recorded in the county in which the principal office is located in the manner provided by law.
    J. Neither the officials, the directors, nor the members of a municipal natural gas agency nor any person executing bonds shall be liable personally on the bonds or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the issuance thereof. A municipal natural gas agency shall have power to indemnify and to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any director, officer, employee, or agent of the municipal natural gas agency, in connection with any threatened, pending, or completed action, suit, or proceeding.
    K. A municipal natural gas agency shall have power to purchase out of any funds available therefor, bonds, and to hold, pledge, cancel, or retire the bonds and coupons prior to maturity, subject to and in accordance with any agreements with the holders.
    L. The principal of and interest upon any bonds issued by a municipal natural gas agency shall be payable solely from the revenues or funds pledged or available for their payment as authorized in this Division. Each bond shall contain a statement that it constitutes an obligation of the municipal natural gas agency issuing the bond, that the principal thereof and interest thereon are payable solely from revenues or funds of such municipal natural gas agency and that neither the State of Illinois nor any political subdivision thereof, except the issuer, nor any municipality which is a member of the municipal power agency, is obligated to pay the principal or interest on the bonds and that neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the State of Illinois or any such political subdivision thereof or of any such municipality is pledged to the payment of the principal of or the interest on the bonds.
(Source: P.A. 84-1221.)

65 ILCS 5/11-119.2-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119.2-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119.2-7)
    Sec. 11-119.2-7. Except as otherwise provided by this Division, a municipal natural gas agency may acquire all real or personal property that it deems necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Division, whether in fee simple absolute or a lesser interest, by condemnation and the exercise of the power of eminent domain in the manner provided in the Eminent Domain Act. A municipal natural gas agency shall have no power of eminent domain with respect to any real or personal property owned or leased by any eligible utility as part of a system, whether existing, under construction or being planned, of facilities for the storage, exploration, transmission, production or distribution of natural gas.
    The authority of a municipal natural gas agency to acquire real or personal property by condemnation or the exercise of the power of eminent domain shall be a continuing power, and no exercise thereof shall exhaust it.
(Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)

65 ILCS 5/11-119.2-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119.2-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119.2-8)
    Sec. 11-119.2-8. A municipal natural gas agency may establish, levy, and collect or may authorize, by contract, franchise, lease, or otherwise, the establishment, levying and collection of rents, rates and other charges for the products and services afforded by the municipal natural gas agency or by or in connection with any project or properties which it may construct, acquire, own, operate, or control or with respect to which it may have any interest or any right to the products and services thereof as it may deem necessary, proper, desirable or reasonable. Rents, rates, and other charges shall be at least sufficient to meet the operation, maintenance and other expenses thereof, including reasonable reserves, interest, and principal payments, including payments into one or more sinking funds for the retirement of principal. A municipal natural gas agency may pledge its rates, rents, and other revenue, or any part thereof, as security for the repayment, with interest and premium, if any, of any moneys borrowed by it or advanced to it for any of its authorized purposes and as security for the payment of amounts due and owing by it under any contract.
(Source: P.A. 84-1221.)

65 ILCS 5/11-119.2-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119.2-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119.2-9)
    Sec. 11-119.2-9. A. In order to accomplish the purposes of this Division, a municipality may enter into and carry out contracts and agreements for the purchase from a municipal natural gas agency of natural gas and natural gas transmission services, natural gas supply development services and other services.
    (1) Each such contract and agreement shall be for a period not to exceed 50 years and shall contain such other terms, conditions and provisions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Division, as the governing body of such municipality shall approve, including, without limitation, provisions whereby the municipality is obligated to pay for the products and services of a municipal natural gas agency without set-off or counterclaim and irrespective of whether such products or services are furnished, made available or delivered to the municipality or whether any project contemplated by any such contract and agreement is completed, operable or operating, and notwithstanding suspension, interruption, interference, reduction or curtailment of the products and services of such project.
    (2) Each such contract and agreement may be pledged by such municipal natural gas agency to secure its obligations and may provide that if one or more municipalities defaults in the payment of its obligations under such contract and agreement, the remaining municipalities having such contracts and agreements shall be required to pay for and shall be entitled proportionately to use or otherwise dispose of the products and services which were to be purchased by the defaulting municipality.
    (3) Each such contract and agreement shall be a limited obligation of a municipality payable from and secured by a pledge of, and lien and charge upon, all or any part of the revenues derived or to be derived from the ownership and operation of its natural gas system as an expense of operation and maintenance thereof, and shall not constitute an indebtedness of such municipality for the purpose of any statutory limitation.
    (4) Nothing in this Division shall be construed to preclude a municipality from appropriating and using taxes and other revenues received in any year to make payments due or to comply with covenants to be performed during that year under any contract or agreement for a term of years entered into as contemplated in this Division, subject to the provisions of laws regarding local financing.
    B. Any such contract or agreement may include provisions for requirements purchases, restraints on resale or other dealings, exclusive dealing, pricing, territorial division, and other conduct or arrangements which may have an anti-competitive effect.
(Source: P.A. 84-1221.)

65 ILCS 5/11-119.2-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119.2-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119.2-10)
    Sec. 11-119.2-10. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the State of Illinois and all its public officers, governmental units, agencies and instrumentalities, all banks, trust companies, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies, and others carrying on a banking business, all insurance companies, insurance associations and others carrying on any insurance business, and all executors, administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking funds, money, or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued pursuant to this Division and the bonds shall be authorized security for any and all public deposits.
(Source: P.A. 84-1221.)

65 ILCS 5/11-119.2-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-119.2-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-119.2-11)
    Sec. 11-119.2-11. A. This Division shall be construed liberally to effectuate its legislative intent and purpose, as complete and independent authority for the performance of each and every act and thing authorized by this Division, and all authority granted shall be broadly interpreted to effectuate this intent and purpose and not as a limitation of powers. This Division is expressly not a limit on any of the powers granted any unit of local government of this State by constitution, statute, charter or otherwise, other than when the unit of local government is acting expressly pursuant to this Division.
    B. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between this Division and any other law or charter provision, the provisions of this Division shall prevail.
    C. Any provision of this Division which may be determined by competent authority to be prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof, and any such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction.
(Source: P.A. 84-1221.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 120

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 120 heading)
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 120

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 120 heading)
DIVISION 120. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM TAX

65 ILCS 5/11-120-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-120-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-120-1)
    Sec. 11-120-1. The corporate authorities of any city, village or incorporated town may levy, annually, a tax of not to exceed .03% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, on all taxable property therein, to provide revenue for the purpose of operating, maintaining and improving any local transportation system owned and operated by such city, village or incorporated town. This tax shall be in addition to all taxes authorized by law to be levied and collected in the municipality and shall be in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general purposes as provided by Section 8-3-1.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-120-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-120-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-120-2)
    Sec. 11-120-2. This Division 120 shall not be in force in any city, village or incorporated town until the question of its adoption is certified by the clerk and submitted to the electors of the city, village or incorporated town and approved by a majority of those voting on the question.
    The question shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall Division 120 of the Illinois
Municipal Code permitting                     YES
municipalities to levy an additional
annual tax of not to exceed .03%          --------------------
for the purpose of operating,
maintaining and improving local               NO
transportation systems be adopted?
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    If a majority of the votes cast on the question is in favor of adopting this Division 120, such division shall be adopted. It shall be in force in the adopting city, village or incorporated town for the purpose of the fiscal years succeeding the year in which the election is held.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 121

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 121 heading)
DIVISION 121. SUBWAY SYSTEM

65 ILCS 5/11-121-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-121-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-121-1)
    Sec. 11-121-1. Every municipality may construct or enter into contracts for the construction of or to otherwise acquire in, under, upon, across, or along the streets, alleys, and public places of the municipality, and in, under, and upon any other property owned by the municipality or leased to it for the purpose, subways for local transportation and other public utility purposes and for any other municipal purpose. The term "subways" as used in this Division 121, includes all tunnels, entrances, exits, passageways, connections, approaches, inclines, elevators, stations, and other structures, equipment, appliances, or appurtenant property, appropriate to a system of such subways.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-121-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-121-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-121-2)
    Sec. 11-121-2. Every municipality may acquire in the manner provided for by any law of eminent domain of this state, any real or personal property necessary or convenient for the purpose of constructing and operating subways, as provided in Section 11-121-1.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-121-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-121-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-121-3)
    Sec. 11-121-3. The cost of constructing or otherwise acquiring such subways, or the property necessary or appropriate for the operation thereof, or such part of that cost as may be just and reasonable, may be levied in any municipality upon and collected from the property specially benefited thereby, if any, in the manner provided by Article 9.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-121-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-121-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-121-4)
    Sec. 11-121-4. In order to defray the cost of such subways, or such portion of the cost as may not be raised by special assessment, the municipality may borrow money and issue its bonds or other obligations therefor. Also it may use the available funds belonging to the municipality, including the special funds accumulated from money received by the municipality from street railroad companies and from the operation of local transportation facilities within such municipality, including but not limited to the operation of all subways owned by such municipality, and accretions of interest thereon and principal thereof.
    Furthermore, the municipality may borrow money for the purpose of paying the cost of constructing such subways and of extending or improving such subways and of any property and equipment useful therefor. To evidence the obligation of the municipality to repay any money borrowed as aforesaid, the municipality may, pursuant to ordinance adopted by the corporate authorities, from time to time, issue and dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds or certificates and may also, from time to time, issue and dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds or certificates to refund any revenue bonds or certificates at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at any time before maturity with the consent of the holders thereof. All such revenue bonds and certificates shall be payable solely from the revenues or income to be derived by the municipality from the operation of local transportation facilities within such municipality, including but not limited to the operation of all subways owned by such municipality, it being intended that the revenues or income from any or all of such local transportation operations may be pledged for the payment of any such revenue bonds and certificates.
    The money to be received by such municipality as reimbursement for the initial depreciated cost of furnishing and installing transportation equipment in such subways as defined and required to be paid by the grantee in any ordinance granting the right to operate transportation facilities in such municipality may also be pledged for the payment of any such revenue bonds or certificates and where the amount of such payments to be paid monthly has been agreed upon by such municipality and such grantee prior to the issuance of such bonds or certificates, the amount of such monthly payments so pledged shall not be reduced until all such bonds or certificates shall have been paid.
    These bonds and certificates may bear such date or dates, may mature at such time or times not exceeding 40 years from their respective dates, and bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, payable semiannually, may be in such form, and carry such registration privileges, may be executed in such manner, may be payable in such place or places, may be made subject to redemption in such manner and upon such terms with or without premium as is stated on the face thereof, may be authenticated in such manner and may contain such terms and covenants all as may be provided in such ordinance. Notwithstanding the form or tenor thereof and in the absence of an express recital on the face thereof that it is non-negotiable, all such revenue bonds and certificates shall be negotiable instruments. Pending the preparation and execution of any such revenue bonds or certificates, temporary bonds or certificates may be issued with or without interest coupons as may be provided by ordinance.
    These revenue bonds or certificates may be issued without submission thereof to the electors of the municipality for approval.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/11-121-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-121-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-121-5)
    Sec. 11-121-5. To secure the payment of any or all of such revenue bonds or certificates and for the purpose of setting forth the covenants and undertakings of the municipality in connection with the issuance thereof, and the issuance of any additional revenue bonds or certificates payable from such revenues or income, as well as the use and application of the revenues or income to be derived from the operation of local transportation facilities within such municipality, including but not limited to the operation of all subways owned by such municipality, the municipality may execute and deliver a trust agreement or agreements or all such covenants and undertakings to secure the payment of the bonds or certificates may be included in the ordinance authorizing the bonds or certificates. However, no lien upon any physical property of the municipality shall be created thereby. A remedy for any breach or default of the terms of any such trust agreement or ordinance by the municipality may be by mandamus proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement or ordinance may prescribe by whom or upon whose behalf such action may be instituted. Under no circumstances shall any revenue bonds or certificates issued by the municipality hereunder be or become an indebtedness or obligation of the municipality within the purview of any constitutional limitation or provision. It shall be plainly stated on the face of each revenue bond and certificate that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or obligation, but is payable solely from the revenues or income as aforesaid.
    In case any officer whose signature appears on any bond or certificate or interest coupon, issued under this Division 121 ceases to hold his office before delivery thereof, his signature shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes with the same effect as if he had remained in office until delivery thereof.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-121-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-121-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-121-6)
    Sec. 11-121-6. Without any petition or consent of any property owner, a municipality has the power to lay down and construct in such subways, railroad and street railway tracks and all necessary appurtenances and operate the same for transportation purposes. Likewise, without any petition or consent of any property owner, but subject to the provisions of Section 11-121-7, a municipality may lease, consent to, permit, or grant the use of such subways, or portions thereof, for transportation purposes, including the right to pay down, construct, and operate railroad and street railway tracks therein, to any political subdivision, municipal corporation or public authority of this state authorized to construct and operate transportation facilities or to any railroad or street railway or other local transportation corporation upon such terms and conditions as the corporate authorities of the municipality by ordinance shall prescribe and for such duration of time as may be authorized by any law of this state governing the grant of permits for local transportation purposes in the streets of the municipality. The municipality may also use the subways or lease or permit the use of the subways for transportation facilities other than railroads and street railways, and to the extent that the subways are not used for transportation purposes, the municipality may use the subways, or lease or permit the use of the subways, for the purposes.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-121-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-121-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-121-7)
    Sec. 11-121-7. No ordinance of any municipality granting any lease of, or consent, permit, or right to use such subways for local transportation purposes shall become operative until a proposition to approve the ordinance has been submitted to the electors of the municipality and has been approved by a majority of the electors voting upon the proposition. Every such ordinance shall order such submission and shall designate the election at which the proposition is to be submitted. The municipal clerk shall promptly certify such ordinance and proposition for submission.
    The proposition need not include the ordinance in full but shall indicate the nature of the ordinance, and shall be substantially in the following form:
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    Shall the ordinance passed by the
city council (or board of trustees)
of (name of municipality) on                 YES
(insert date), entitled ....,
which grants to (name of grantee)        ---------------------
a lease of (or consent, permit, or
right to use, as the case may be)            NO
of the municipally owned subways
therein specified, for local
transportation purposes, be approved?
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    However, when any municipality by ordinance grants a permit to construct and operate or maintain and operate a local transportation system, including the use of municipally owned subways, and that ordinance is submitted to and approved on a referendum, it is not necessary to pass or to submit to a referendum a separate ordinance granting a lease of or consent, permission, or right for the use of those subways.
(Source: P.A. 91-357, eff. 7-29-99.)

65 ILCS 5/11-121-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-121-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-121-8)
    Sec. 11-121-8. In this section, the term "public utility structures and appliances" includes lines of a street railroad or other railroad, or both, and the property used to supply or deal in gas, electricity, lighting, water, heating, refrigerating, power, telephone, telegraph, and other public utilities, and any conduits, pipes, wires, poles, or other properties used for the specified purposes or any of them.
    Every municipality has the power to require persons owning or operating public utility structures and appliances in, upon, under, over, across, or along the streets, alleys, or public places of the municipality in which it is proposed to construct subways, (1) to remove these public utility structures and appliances from their locations in the streets, alleys, or public places, and (2) to relocate them in such places in the subways or elsewhere in the streets, alleys, or public places of the municipality as may be designated by the municipality, either temporarily or for the remainder of the period of the grant, license, or franchise which the specified persons have to occupy the streets, alleys, and public places for public utility purposes. If any person owning or operating public utility structures and appliances fails or refuses so to remove or relocate them, the municipality may remove or relocate them.
    However, the power of the municipality to so remove or relocate public utility structures and appliances itself, or to require persons owning or operating public utility structures and appliances to so remove or relocate them, shall be exercised only upon such terms and conditions as the municipality and these persons may agree upon, or in default of such an agreement, upon such fair and reasonable terms and conditions as the municipality may prescribe. These terms and conditions may include fair and reasonable provisions as to how much, if any, of the expense of the removal, or relocation, shall be paid by the owners or operators of public utility structures and appliances, respectively, and as to what compensation, if any, shall be paid to the municipality by the owners or operators of public utility structures and appliances, respectively, for the use or occupation of such space, if any, as they may use or occupy in the subways.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-121-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-121-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-121-9)
    Sec. 11-121-9. If, within the period of limitations of actions provided in such cases, owners of land abutting or fronting upon any street, alley, or public place in which a subway has been constructed commence actions to recover any damage by reason of the construction, maintenance, or operation of subways under this Division 121, the clerk of the court in which the proceedings are brought shall make up a special trial calendar of all such cases, and the court thereupon shall designate an early time for the hearing thereof. Such cases shall have priority in hearing and determination over all other civil proceedings pending in that court, except election contests.
(Source: P.A. 83-334.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 122

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 122 heading)
DIVISION 122. STREET RAILWAYS

65 ILCS 5/11-122-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-122-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-122-1)
    Sec. 11-122-1. Subject to the provisions of Section 11-122-6, every city may own, construct, acquire, purchase, maintain, and operate street railways within its corporate limits. For the purpose of this Division 122 the expression "street railways" includes railways above, on, or below the surface of the city streets. But no city shall proceed to operate street railways unless the proposition to operate is first submitted to the electors of the city as a separate proposition and approved by three-fifths of those voting thereon.
    The city council of any city that decides by popular vote, as provided in this Division 122, to operate street railways, has the power to make all needful rules and regulations respecting the operation thereof, including the power to fix and prescribe rates and charges. But these rates and charges shall be high enough (1) to produce a revenue sufficient to bear all costs of maintenance and operation, (2) to meet interest charges on all bonds or certificates issued on account of these railways, and (3) to permit the accumulation of a surplus or sinking fund sufficient to meet all such outstanding bonds or certificates at maturity. Street railways owned and operated by such a city, or owned by the city and leased for operating purposes to a private company, may carry passengers and their ordinary baggage, parcels, packages, and United States mail, and may be utilized for such other purposes as the city council of the city may deem proper. Such street railways may be operated by such motive power as the city council may approve, except steam locomotives.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-122-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-122-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-122-2)
    Sec. 11-122-2. Subject to the provisions of Section 11-122-6, every city may lease street railways, or any part thereof, owned by the city to any company incorporated under the laws of this state for the purpose of operating street railways for any period, not longer than 20 years, on such terms and conditions as the city council deems for the best interests of the public.
    Such a city has the power to incorporate in any grant of the right to construct or operate street railways a reservation of the right on the part of the city to take over all or part of those street railways, at or before the expiration of the grant, upon such terms and conditions as may be provided in the grant. The city also has the power to provide in such a grant that in case the reserved right is not exercised by the city and the city grants a right to another company to operate a street railway in the streets or part of the streets occupied by its grantee under the former grant, the new grantee shall purchase and take over the street railways of the former grantee upon the terms that the city might have taken them over. The city council of the city has the power to make a grant, containing such a reservation, for either the construction or operation or both the construction and operation of a street railway in, upon, and along any of the streets or public ways therein, or portions thereof, in which street railway tracks are already located at the time of the making of the grant, without the petition or consent of any of the owners of the land abutting or fronting upon any street or public way, or portion thereof, covered by the grant.
    No ordinance authorizing a lease for a longer period than 5 years, nor any ordinance renewing any lease, shall go into effect until the expiration of 30 days from and after its publication. The ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the city. The publication or posting of the ordinance shall be accompanied by a notice of (1) the specific number of voters required to sign a petition requesting the question of authorizing the lease of a street railway for a period longer than 5 years to be submitted to the electors; (2) the time in which such petition must be filed; and (3) the date of the prospective referendum. The city clerk shall provide a petition form to any individual requesting one. And if, within that 30 days, there is filed with the city clerk a petition signed by voters in the municipality equal to 10% or more of the registered voters in the municipality, asking that the ordinance be submitted to a popular vote, the ordinance shall not go into effect unless the question of its adoption is first submitted to the electors of the city and approved by a majority of those voting thereon.
    The signatures to the petition need not all be on one paper but each signer shall add to his signature, which shall be in his own handwriting, his place of residence, giving the street and number. One of the signers of each such paper shall make oath before an officer competent to administer oaths, that each signature on the paper is the genuine signature of the person whose name it purports to be.
    In case of the leasing by any city of any street railway owned by it, the rental reserved shall be based on both the actual value of the tangible property and of the franchise contained in the lease, and the rental shall not be less than a sufficient sum to meet the annual interest upon all outstanding bonds or street railway certificates issued by the city on account of that street railway.
(Source: P.A. 87-767.)

65 ILCS 5/11-122-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-122-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-122-3)
    Sec. 11-122-3. For the purpose of acquiring street railways either by purchase or construction, as provided for in this Division 122, or for the equipment of any such street railways, any city may borrow money and issue its negotiable bonds therefor, pledging the faith and credit of the city. But no such bonds shall be issued unless the proposition to issue the bonds is first submitted to the electors of the city and approved by two-thirds of those voting thereon, nor shall the bonds be issued in an amount in excess of the cost to the city of the property for which the bonds are issued, ascertained as provided in this Division 122, and 10% of that cost in addition thereto.
    In the exercise of the powers, or any of them, granted by this Division 122, a city has the power to acquire, take, and hold all necessary property, real, personal, or mixed, for the purposes specified in this Division 122, either by purchase or condemnation in the manner provided by law for the taking and condemning of private property for public use. However, in no valuation of street railway property for the purpose of any such acquisition, except of street railways now operated under existing franchises, shall any sum be included as the value of any earning power of that property or of the unexpired portion of any franchise granted by the city.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-122-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-122-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-122-4)
    Sec. 11-122-4. In lieu of issuing bonds pledging the faith and credit of the city, as provided for in Section 11-122-3, any city may issue and dispose of interest bearing certificates, to be known as "street railway certificates," which, under no circumstances, shall be or become an obligation or liability of the city or payable out of any general fund thereof, but shall be payable solely out of a specified portion of the income to be derived from the street railway property for the acquisition of which they were issued. These certificates shall not be issued and secured by any street railway property in an amount in excess of the cost to the city of that property, as provided in this Division 122, and 10% of that cost in addition thereto.
    In order to secure the payment of these street railway certificates and the interest thereon, the city may convey, by way of mortgage or deed of trust, any or all of the street railway property acquired or to be acquired through the issuance thereof. This mortgage or deed of trust shall be executed in such manner as may be directed by the city council and acknowledged and recorded in the manner provided by law for the acknowledgment and recording of mortgages of real estate, and may contain such provisions and conditions not in conflict with the provisions of this Division 122 as may be deemed necessary to fully secure the payment of the street railway certificates described therein. The mortgage or deed of trust may contain the grant of a privilege or right to maintain and operate the street railway property covered thereby, for a period not exceeding 20 years from the date that that property may come into the possession of any person as the result of foreclosure proceedings. This privilege or right may fix the rates of fare which the person securing the privilege or right as the result of foreclosure proceedings shall be entitled to charge in the operation of the property for a period not exceeding 20 years.
    Whenever, and as often as, default is made in the payment of any street railway certificate issued and secured by a mortgage or deed of trust, as provided in this section, or in the payment of the interest thereon when due, and that default has continued for the space of 12 months, after notice thereof has been given to the mayor and the financial officer of the city issuing the certificates, it is lawful for the mortgagee or trustee, upon the request of the holders of a majority in amount of the certificates issued and outstanding under the mortgage or deed of trust, to declare the whole of the principal of all such certificates as may be outstanding, to be at once due and payable, and to proceed to foreclose the mortgage or deed of trust in any court of competent jurisdiction.
    At a foreclosure sale, the mortgagee, or trustee, or the holders of the certificates may become the purchaser or purchasers of the property and the rights and privileges sold, if he or they be the highest bidders. Any street railway acquired under such a foreclosure shall be subject to regulation by the corporate authorities of the city to the same extent as if the right to construct, maintain, and operate that property had been acquired through a direct grant without the intervention of foreclosure proceedings.
    However, no street railway certificates, mortgage, or deed of trust shall ever be issued by any city under the provisions of this Division 122 until the question of the adoption of the ordinance making provision for the issuance thereof has been submitted to a popular vote and approved by a majority of the electors of the city voting upon that question.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-122-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-122-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-122-5)
    Sec. 11-122-5. Every city owning, or owning and operating, street railways, shall keep the books of account for these street railways distinct from other city accounts and in such manner as to show the true and complete financial results of the city ownership, or ownership and operation, as the case may be. These accounts shall be so kept as to show: (1) the actual cost to the city of street railways owned, (2) all costs of maintenance, extension, and improvement, (3) all operating expenses of every description, in case of city operation, (4) the amount set aside for sinking fund purposes, (5) if water or other service is furnished for the use of the street railways without charge, as nearly as possible, the value of this service, and also the value of any similar service rendered by the street railways to any other city department without charge, (6) reasonable allowances for interest, depreciation, and insurance, and (7) estimates of the amount of taxes that would be chargeable against the property if owned by a private corporation. The city council shall print annually for public distribution, a report showing the financial results, in the form specified in this section, of the city ownership, or ownership and operation.
    The accounts of those street railways, shall be examined at least once a year by a licensed Certified Public Accountant permitted to perform audits under the Illinois Public Accounting Act, who shall report to the city council the results of his examination. This accountant shall be selected in such manner as the city council may direct, and he shall receive for his services such compensation, to be paid out of the income from those street railways, as the city council may prescribe.
(Source: P.A. 94-465, eff. 8-4-05.)

65 ILCS 5/11-122-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-122-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-122-6)
    Sec. 11-122-6. This Division 122 shall be in force in every city in which "An Act to authorize cities to acquire, construct, own, operate and lease street railways, to provide the means therefor, and to provide for the discontinuance of such operation and ownership," approved May 18, 1903, as amended, has been heretofore adopted and was in force immediately prior to January 1, 1942. This Division 122 shall not be in force in any other city until the question of its adoption in such other city has been submitted to the electors of the city and approved by a majority of those voting thereon.
    If the city council in any city has heretofore incorporated or hereafter incorporates in any grant to a private company of the right to construct or operate street railways a provision reserving to the city the right to take over the street railways at or before the expiration of the grant, in case the city later adopted "An Act to authorize cities to acquire, construct, own, operate and lease street railways, to provide the means therefor, and to provide for the discontinuance of such operation and ownership," approved May 18, 1903, as amended, or adopts this Division 122, as the case may be, that provision shall be as valid and effective for all purposes, in case the city later adopts this Division 122 as provided in this section, as if the provision were made a part of a grant after the adoption of this Division 122 by the city.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-122-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-122-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-122-7)
    Sec. 11-122-7. In all cases provided in Sections 11-122-1 through 11-122-6 for the submission of questions or propositions to popular vote, the city council shall pass an ordinance stating the substance of the proposition or question to be voted upon and designating the election at which the question or proposition is to be submitted. The city clerk of the city shall promptly certify the ordinance and the proposition for submission at an election in accordance with the general election law.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/11-122-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-122-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-122-8)
    Sec. 11-122-8. Any city having a population of less than 500,000 which has constructed, acquired, or purchased street railways under "An Act to authorize cities to acquire, construct, own, operate and lease street railways, to provide the means therefor, and to provide for the discontinuance of such operation and ownership," approved May 18, 1903, as amended, or under this Division 122, by ordinance of the city council may provide for the discontinuance of their operation and maintenance and may provide for the sale or disposal, in such manner as the city council may determine, of the property and equipment so constructed, acquired, or purchased.
    This ordinance shall not become effective until the question of its adoption is certified by the clerk and submitted to a referendum vote of the electors of the city at an election designated in the ordinance. At that election, the ordinance shall be submitted without alteration to the vote of the electors of the city.
    The question shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall the ordinance (stating       YES
the nature of the proposed        ----------------------------
ordinance) be adopted?                 NO
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    If a majority of the electors voting on the question of the adoption of the proposed ordinance vote in favor thereof, the ordinance shall thereupon become a valid and binding ordinance of the city.
    Prior to the election upon this ordinance, the city clerk shall have the ordinance published at least once in one or more newspapers published in the city, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the city. This publication shall be not more than 30 nor less than 15 days in advance of the election.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/11-122-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-122-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-122-9)
    Sec. 11-122-9. Nothing contained in this Division 122 authorizes any city to make any street railway grant, or to lease any street railway property, for a period exceeding 20 years from the making of the grant or lease. However, when a right to maintain and operate a street railway for a period not exceeding 20 years is contained in a mortgage or deed of trust to secure street railway certificates, and no such right shall be implied, that period shall commence as provided in Section 11-122-4.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 122.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 122.1 heading)
DIVISION 122.1. CONTRACT FOR PRIVATELY OWNED
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

65 ILCS 5/11-122.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-122.1-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-122.1-1)
    Sec. 11-122.1-1. Any municipality shall have power to contract for the operation of a privately owned, local passenger transportation system or a portion thereof within its corporate limits or within a radius of one-half mile thereof upon terms satisfactory to it and to the owner of said system. By such contract, the municipality may bind itself to pay to said owner and operator such sums as may be sufficient, when added to the fares collected from its patrons by the operator, to equal an agreed cost of said service, which cost may include an allowance for depreciation and a reasonable sum for operating and maintaining said transportation system or portion thereof. Such contract shall provide that the municipality may fix the fares to be charged and the service to be rendered by the operator; and a municipality entering into such contract shall have exclusive jurisdiction and control of rates of fare to be charged and service to be provided by such contracting, owning and operating company for the transportation to be provided pursuant to such contract. Upon the execution of such a contract and within 10 days after its effective date the owner of the system shall file 3 copies of such contract certified by the clerk of the municipal corporation executing the same with the Illinois Commerce Commission and shall cause public notice of such contract to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area to be served pursuant to such contract. Thereafter the Illinois Commerce Commission shall enter an order suspending that portion of the operating rights of the owner of the system covered by the provisions of such contract for the period covered by the contract. Such order shall direct continued compliance by the owner of the system with the provisions of Sections 55a and 55b of "An Act concerning public utilities", approved June 29, 1921, as amended.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 2850.)

65 ILCS 5/11-122.1-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-122.1-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-122.1-2)
    Sec. 11-122.1-2. Any municipality may contract for the operation of privately owned, local passenger transportation system or a portion thereof within its corporate limits or within a radius of one-half mile thereof upon terms satisfactory to it and to the owner of such system. By the contract, the municipality may bind itself to pay to the owner and operator such sums as may be agreed upon by the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 76-100.)

65 ILCS 5/11-122.1-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-122.1-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-122.1-3)
    Sec. 11-122.1-3. Any municipality may lease, sell or purchase, on the installment basis or otherwise, real or personal property for use by such system.
(Source: P.A. 76-100.)

65 ILCS 5/11-122.1-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-122.1-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-122.1-4)
    Sec. 11-122.1-4. A municipality may apply for and accept loans, grants, services, or other financial assistance from, and may participate in projects of, the United States of America, or any agency or instrumentality thereof, under the Federal "Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964", as now or hereafter amended, or similar Federal mass transportation acts, and may enter into and carry out contracts in connection therewith.
    This Section applies to any contract which is otherwise valid and made for the purposes authorized in this Section, even though the contract was executed before the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1969 or the municipality made no appropriation for the contract before it was executed either before or after the effective date of this amendatory Act.
(Source: P.A. 76-100.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 122.2

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 122.2 heading)
DIVISION 122.2. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

65 ILCS 5/11-122.2-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-122.2-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-122.2-1)
    Sec. 11-122.2-1. In addition to all its other powers, every municipality shall, in all its dealings with the Regional Transportation Authority established by the "Regional Transportation Authority Act", enacted by the 78th General Assembly, have the following powers:
    (a) to cooperate with the Regional Transportation Authority in the exercise by the Regional Transportation Authority of all the powers granted it by the Act;
    (b) to receive funds from the Regional Transportation Authority upon such terms and conditions as shall be set forth in an agreement between the municipality and the Suburban Bus Board or the Commuter Rail Board, which contract or agreement may be for such number of years or duration as they may agree, all as provided in the "Regional Transportation Authority Act";
    (c) to receive financial grants from a Service Board, as defined in the "Regional Transportation Authority Act", upon such terms and conditions as shall be set forth in a Purchase of Service Agreement or other grant contract between the municipality and the Service Board, which contract or agreement may be for such number of years or duration as the Service Board and the municipality may agree, all as provided in the "Regional Transportation Authority Act";
    (d) to acquire from the Regional Transportation Authority or a Service Board any Public Transportation Facility, as defined in the "Regional Transportation Authority Act", by purchase contract, gift, grant, exchange for other property or rights in property, lease (or sublease) or installment or conditional purchase contracts, which contracts or leases may provide for consideration to be paid in annual installments during a period not exceeding 40 years; such property may be acquired subject to such conditions, restrictions, liens or security or other interests of other parties as the municipality may deem appropriate and in each case the municipality may acquire a joint, leasehold, easement, license or other partial interest in such property;
    (e) to sell, sell by installment contract, lease (or sublease) as lessor, or transfer to, or grant to or provide for the use by the Regional Transportation Authority or a Service Board any Public Transportation Facility, as defined in the "Regional Transportation Authority Act" upon such terms and for such consideration, or for no consideration, as the municipality may deem proper;
    (f) to cooperate with the Regional Transportation Authority or a Service Board for the protection of employees and users of public transportation facilities against crime and also to protect such facilities; such cooperation may include, without limitation, agreements for the coordination of police or security forces;
    (g) to file such reports with and transfer such records, papers or documents to the Regional Transportation Authority or a Service Board as may be agreed upon with, or required by, the Regional Transportation Authority or a Service Board.
    In exercising any of the powers granted in this Section the municipality shall not be subject to the provisions of this Code or any Act making public bidding or notice a requirement for any purchase or sale by a municipality. Notwithstanding any provision of this Code to the contrary, every municipality may enter into Purchase of Service Agreements, grant contracts, other contracts, agreements or leases, as provided in this Section, and may incur obligations and expenses thereunder without making a previous appropriation therefor.
(Source: P.A. 83-886.)

65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 123

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 123 heading)
HARBORS AND TERMINALS

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 123

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 123 heading)
DIVISION 123. HARBOR AND TERMINAL FACILITIES

65 ILCS 5/11-123-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-123-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-123-1)
    Sec. 11-123-1. The term "utility," as used in this Division 123 means and includes: (1) harbors, canals, slips, wharves, docks, levees, piers, quay walls, breakwaters, and all appropriate harbor structures, facilities, connections, and improvements; and (2) such elevators, vaults, warehouses, including cold storage warehouses which may be acquired, owned, maintained, or operated in connection therewith, as necessary adjuncts or incidental to transportation or railroad terminals; and (3) all other necessary or appropriate terminal facilities.
    The term "artificially made or reclaimed land," as used in this Division 123, includes all land which formerly was submerged under the public waters of the state, the title to which is in the state, and which has been artificially made or reclaimed in whole or in part contrary to law.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-123-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-123-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-123-2)
    Sec. 11-123-2. Every city and village may acquire, own, construct, maintain, and operate utilities anywhere within the jurisdiction or corporate limits of the city or village, or in, over, and upon public waters bordering thereon.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-123-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-123-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-123-3)
    Sec. 11-123-3. Every city or village with only a river water frontage may acquire, own, construct, maintain, and operate railroad terminal facilities, tracks, and connections, necessary or appropriate to connect a utility with any railroad or interurban railroad entering the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-123-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-123-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-123-4)
    Sec. 11-123-4. Every city and village for the purpose of carrying out the powers granted in this Division 123, may acquire by purchase, gift, or condemnation, any property necessary or appropriate for any of the purposes enumerated in this Division 123. In all cases where property is acquired or sought to be acquired by condemnation, the procedure shall be, as nearly as may be, like that provided for the exercise of the right of eminent domain under the Eminent Domain Act. Nothing in this Section limits the power of a municipality to acquire by grant from the state submerged land or artificially made or reclaimed land as provided in Section 11-123-9.
(Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)

65 ILCS 5/11-123-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-123-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-123-5)
    Sec. 11-123-5. Every city and village may use, occupy, and reclaim such submerged land under the public waters of the state within the corporate limits or jurisdiction of, or bordering on the municipality, as may be necessary or appropriate for any of the purposes enumerated in this Division 123. The power granted in this section is superior to and takes precedence over any similar power heretofore granted to any person, other than a city or village, in so far as that similar power has not been exercised at the time when a city or village by ordinance, as to land therein particularly described, determines to exercise the power granted in this section.
    Except as otherwise provided in this Code or in any other law of this state, no person or corporation, private, public, or municipal, other than a city or village, shall hereafter construct a utility over and upon such submerged lands within the limits or jurisdiction of any such city or village, or over or upon any public waters bordering thereon, without first securing the consent of the corporate authorities of such city or village.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-123-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-123-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-123-6)
    Sec. 11-123-6. Every city and village may take possession of, use, and occupy any artificially made or reclaimed land (1) which before the artificial making or reclamation thereof constituted a portion of the submerged land under the public waters of the State of Illinois, and (2) which lies within the corporate limits or jurisdiction of or borders on the municipality, and (3) the title to which is in the State of Illinois, when the land is declared by an ordinance of the municipality particularly describing it to be necessary or appropriate for any of the purposes enumerated in this Division 123.
    Every city and village has the power to bring and maintain all necessary suits, actions, or proceedings, in its corporate name, against any person for the recovery of the possession of such artificially made or reclaimed land. This land, when so acquired, shall be held, used, and occupied by the city or village subject to the conditions stated in this Division 123.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-123-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-123-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-123-7)
    Sec. 11-123-7. Every city and village may take possession of, use, and occupy any artificially made or reclaimed land specified in Section 11-123-6, when the land is declared by an ordinance of the municipality particularly describing it to be necessary or appropriate for approaches to or connections with a utility.
    Every city and village may establish, widen, extend, grade, pave, and otherwise improve such approaches or connections over and upon such artificially made or reclaimed land and to vacate all or any part of the approaches or connections.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-123-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-123-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-123-8)
    Sec. 11-123-8. Every city and village may acquire the land, whether of natural or artificial formation, property, and property rights, including riparian rights, of any owner or claimant, other than a city or village, on the shores of public waters in, upon, or near which it is proposed to construct any utility.
    Every city and village may also acquire the title of such an owner or claimant to the land lying beneath, adjacent to or adjoining the specified public waters, without other compensation, by agreeing with the owner or claimant upon a boundary line dividing the land, whether of natural or artificial formation, to be acquired by the municipality, and the adjacent, adjoining, submerged, or other land, whether of natural or artificial formation, to be taken and acquired by the owner or claimant. The rights and property to be taken and acquired, respectively, by the city or village and by the owner or claimant, shall be specifically described and set forth in the judgment to be entered by the court as provided in Section 11-123-9.
(Source: P.A. 79-1361.)

65 ILCS 5/11-123-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-123-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-123-9)
    Sec. 11-123-9. When any city or village and the owner or claimant have agreed upon a boundary line as provided in Section 11-123-8, the city or village shall commence a civil action in the circuit court of the county in which the land is situated, praying that the boundary line be established and confirmed by judgment of the court. All persons interested in the land as owners or otherwise, who appear of record, if known, or if not known, upon stating the fact, shall be made parties defendant. Interested persons whose names are unknown may be made parties defendant by the description of unknown owners, but in all cases an affidavit shall be filed by or on behalf of the municipality, setting forth that the names of these persons are unknown.
    The municipality shall publish notice of the commencement of the action once a week for 3 consecutive weeks, in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality. The notices shall contain the title of the action and the return day at which the defendants are to appear, and the last of the notices shall be published not less than 10 nor more than 20 days before the return day. The defendants who do not enter their appearances shall be served with process and the proceedings in the action shall be conducted in the same manner as provided by the Civil Practice Law, as heretofore and hereafter amended and the Supreme Court Rules, now or hereafter adopted, in relation to that Law, except as otherwise provided in this Division 123.
    If upon a hearing the court finds that the rights and interests of the public have been duly conserved by the agreement, the court shall confirm the agreement and establish the boundary line. Otherwise the court, in its discretion, shall dismiss the suit. If the boundary line agreed upon is so established and confirmed by a court judgment, it shall be the permanent boundary line thereafter and shall not be affected either by accretion or erosion.
    The establishment of such a boundary line operates as a conveyance and release to the municipality of all the right, title, and interest of owners to all land, property, and property rights, including riparian rights, lying upon the outer or water side of the boundary line. The municipality is hereby granted by the State of Illinois the title to all land, property, and property rights, including riparian rights, lying upon the outer or water side of the boundary line when so established. The owners of the shore land are hereby granted by the State of Illinois the title to the adjacent, adjoining, submerged, or other land, whether of natural or artificial formation, as specifically and particularly described in the court judgment, lying upon the inner or land side of the boundary line when so established. These owners may fill in, improve, protect, and use, sell, and convey this land lying upon the inner or land side of the boundary line free from any adverse claim in any way arising out of any question as to where the shore line was at any time in the past, or as to the title to any existing accretions.
(Source: P.A. 82-783.)

65 ILCS 5/11-123-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-123-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-123-10)
    Sec. 11-123-10. Every city or village may occupy, hold, and use any land acquired by the municipality under this Division 123 or under any act providing for harbor construction. A specified municipality may occupy, hold, and use any submerged land of the State of Illinois filled in or reclaimed by the municipality in connection with or in construction of a utility for the uses and purposes provided for in this Division 123. A specified municipality may lease any of this land for a period not longer than 50 years to any person upon such terms and conditions as are prescribed by ordinance, but the ordinance shall provide that the rental value of the land shall be revalued near the end of each 10 years of the rental period and that the rental for the ensuing 10 years shall be adjusted and fixed in accordance with that evaluation.
    Before such a lease becomes effective, it shall be approved in writing by the Secretary of Transportation of the state, and, in case of approval, it shall be authenticated by the seal of that department.
    All money received by a specified municipality from the lease of land forming a part of any harbor development shall be credited to a fund entitled the harbor fund of that particular harbor development. All money expended by the municipality for any purpose in relation to that land or in relation to the construction and maintenance of any utility, may be charged to the harbor fund, and that fund shall be used for no other purpose.
(Source: P.A. 81-840.)

65 ILCS 5/11-123-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-123-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-123-11)
    Sec. 11-123-11. Every city or village may levy and collect in each of 4 consecutive years a tax of .0125% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all taxable property therein, for the current year. This tax shall be in addition to all taxes authorized by law to be levied and collected in that municipality. The proceeds of this additional tax shall be used for harbor construction purposes only and shall be credited to the harbor fund for that particular harbor development.
    The foregoing limitation upon tax rate in cities and villages of less than 1,000,000 population may be increased or decreased according to the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-123-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-123-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-123-12)
    Sec. 11-123-12. Any city or village may lease any part or all of any utility owned by it in the manner and subject to the limitations provided in Sections 11-76-1 and 11-76-2.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-123-13

    (65 ILCS 5/11-123-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-123-13)
    Sec. 11-123-13. Every city and village may locate and establish dock lines and harbor lines in the public waters or rivers within the limits or jurisdiction of, or bordering on the city or village.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-123-14

    (65 ILCS 5/11-123-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-123-14)
    Sec. 11-123-14. Every city and village owning and operating, or owning and leasing any portion of a utility, shall keep the accounts for the utilities separate and distinct from other municipal accounts and in such manner as to show the true and complete financial standing and results of the municipal ownership and operation or of the municipal ownership and leasing, as the case may be. These accounts shall be so kept as to show: (1) the actual cost of the municipality of the utilities owned; (2) all costs of maintenance, extension, and improvement; (3) all operating expenses of every description, in case of municipal operation, whether of the whole or of a part of the utilities; (4) if water or other service is furnished for the use of the utilities without charge, as nearly as possible, the value of that service, and also the value of any service rendered by the utilities to any reasonable allowances for interest, depreciation, and other municipal department without charge; (5) insurance; and (6) estimates of the amount of taxes that would be chargeable against the utilities if owned by a private corporation. The corporate authorities of the municipality shall have printed annually for public distribution, a report showing the financial standing and results, in the form specified in this section, of the municipal ownership and operation, or of municipal ownership and leasing. This report shall be published in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality.
    The accounts of the utilities shall be examined at least once a year by a licensed Certified Public Accountant permitted to perform audits under the Illinois Public Accounting Act, who shall report to the corporate authorities the results of his examination. This accountant shall be selected in such manner as the corporate authorities may direct, and he shall receive for his services such compensation, to be paid out of the revenue from the utilities, as the corporate authorities may prescribe.
(Source: P.A. 94-465, eff. 8-4-05.)

65 ILCS 5/11-123-15

    (65 ILCS 5/11-123-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-123-15)
    Sec. 11-123-15. Every city and village has the power to use any portion of a utility for public recreation purposes if, in the judgment of the corporate authorities of the municipality, the utility can be used for public recreation purposes without interfering with the use of the utility for transportation purposes.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-123-16

    (65 ILCS 5/11-123-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-123-16)
    Sec. 11-123-16. In connection with the use of any portion of a utility for recreation purposes, as specified in Section 11-123-15, every city and village has the power to provide, by lease or contract, for the sale in or on the utility of food, non-alcoholic drinks, and merchandise, and for the giving in or on the utility of dances, concerts, exhibitions, and other entertainments, and for check-room privileges incidental thereto. Upon reasonable notice, however, such a lease or contract is terminable by the municipality, either with or without compensation therefor as may be therein stipulated, whenever in the judgment of the corporate authorities of the municipality the transportation necessities make such termination desirable. No such lease or contract shall be entered into for a period exceeding 5 years except in conformity with the provisions of Section 11-123-12.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-123-17

    (65 ILCS 5/11-123-17) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-123-17)
    Sec. 11-123-17. No portion of a utility, except a breakwater, shall be constructed within one-half mile of any intake of water for public consumption, and in constructing such a utility no ashes, cinders, or waste shall be dumped into any public waters within 4 miles of any intake of water for public consumption unless placed behind retaining bulkheads. This section does not apply to any city or village whose water frontage is exclusively on a river.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-123-18

    (65 ILCS 5/11-123-18) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-123-18)
    Sec. 11-123-18. Every city and village by ordinance may authorize any public or municipal corporation, other than a city or village, which is authorized by law to construct or operate a utility, to construct and operate a utility within the corporate limits or jurisdiction of, or bordering on, the city or village, on such terms and conditions as may be determined in the ordinance, and on such terms and conditions as may be provided by law.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-123-19

    (65 ILCS 5/11-123-19) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-123-19)
    Sec. 11-123-19. Whenever any public or municipal corporation constructs a utility under authority of Section 11-123-18, or any other law of the state, within the corporate limits or jurisdiction of any city or village, or in, over, or upon public waters bordering thereon, the city or village has the power to purchase the utility on such terms and conditions as may be provided by law, and in case no terms and conditions are provided by law, then on such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon by the city or village and the public or municipal corporation.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-123-20

    (65 ILCS 5/11-123-20) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-123-20)
    Sec. 11-123-20. Every city and village may cross by roadways or other appropriate means, the ways, drives, boulevards, beaches, wharves, docks, levees, piers, breakwaters, retaining walls, land, or submerged land of any public or municipal corporation, other than a city or village, whenever the crossing is declared by ordinance of the municipality to be necessary or advantageous to the development and use of a utility.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-123-21

    (65 ILCS 5/11-123-21) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-123-21)
    Sec. 11-123-21. Accretions or artificially made or reclaimed land, which may be formed or added to any utility constructed under this Division 123 by a public or municipal corporation, other than a city or village, shall not become the property of that public or municipal corporation, but shall revert to and become the property of the city or village for the purposes of this Division 123, subject to such disposition as the corporate authorities of the city or village shall direct.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-123-22

    (65 ILCS 5/11-123-22) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-123-22)
    Sec. 11-123-22. The powers granted by this Division 123 are subject to the provisions of section 18 of "An Act in relation to the regulations of the rivers, lakes and streams of the State of Illinois," approved June 10, 1911, as heretofore and hereafter amended.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-123-23

    (65 ILCS 5/11-123-23) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-123-23)
    Sec. 11-123-23. Sections 11-123-1 through 11-123-22 shall not be considered as impairing the provisions of "An Act to enable Park Commissioners having control of a park or parks bordering upon public waters in this State, to enlarge and connect the same from time to time by extensions over lands and the bed of such waters, and defining the use which may be made of such extensions, and granting lands for the purpose of such enlargements," approved May 14, 1903, as heretofore and hereafter amended.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-123-24

    (65 ILCS 5/11-123-24) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-123-24)
    Sec. 11-123-24. For the purpose of widening, deepening, or otherwise improving a river or harbor, a city or village may institute proceedings in any court of record to condemn any land or right-of-way needed for that purpose and to pay for the land or right-of-way by special assessment upon the property specially benefited by the widening, deepening, or other improvement of the river or harbor, or upon the public, or both, as the case may be. The proceedings shall be instituted in the manner provided by and in all respects under the provisions of Article 9.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 prec Div 124

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 prec Div 124 heading)
WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE SYSTEMS

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 124

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 124 heading)
DIVISION 124. POWER TO CONTRACT FOR WATER SUPPLY

65 ILCS 5/11-124-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-124-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-124-1)
    Sec. 11-124-1. Contracts for supply of water.
    (a) The corporate authorities of each municipality may contract with any person, corporation, municipal corporation, political subdivision, public water district or any other agency for a supply of water. Any such contract entered into by a municipality shall provide that payments to be made thereunder shall be solely from the revenues to be derived from the operation of the waterworks system of the municipality, and the contract shall be a continuing valid and binding obligation of the municipality payable from the revenues derived from the operation of the waterworks system of the municipality for the period of years, not to exceed 40, as may be provided in such contract. Any such contract shall not be a debt within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation. No prior appropriation shall be required before entering into such a contract and no appropriation shall be required to authorize payments to be made under the terms of any such contract notwithstanding any provision in this Code to the contrary.
    (b) Payments to be made under any such contract shall be an operation and maintenance expense of the waterworks system of the municipality. Any such contract made by a municipality for a supply of water may contain provisions whereby the municipality is obligated to pay for such supply of water without setoff or counterclaim and irrespective of whether such supply of water is ever furnished, made available or delivered to the municipality or whether any project for the supply of water contemplated by any such contract is completed, operable or operating and notwithstanding any suspension, interruption, interference, reduction or curtailment of the supply of water from such project. Any such contract may provide that if one or more of the other purchasers of water defaults in the payment of its obligations under such contract or a similar contract made with the supplier of the water, one or more of the remaining purchasers party to such contract or such similar contract shall be required to pay for all or a portion of the obligations of the defaulting purchasers.
    (c) Payments to be made under any such contract with a municipal joint action water agency under the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act shall be an operation and maintenance expense of the waterworks system of the municipality. Any such contract made by a municipality for a supply of water with a municipal joint action water agency under the provisions of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act may contain provisions whereby the municipality is obligated to pay for such supply of water without setoff or counterclaim and irrespective of whether such supply of water is ever furnished, made available or delivered to the municipality or whether any project for the supply of water contemplated by any such contract is completed, operable or operating and notwithstanding any suspension, interruption, interference, reduction or curtailment of the supply of water from such project. Any such contract with a municipal joint action water agency may provide that if one or more of the other purchasers of water defaults in the payment of its obligations under such contract or a similar contract made with the supplier of the water, one or more of the remaining purchasers party to such contract or such similar contract shall be required to pay for all or a portion of the obligations of the defaulting purchasers.
    The changes in this Section made by these amendatory Acts of 1984 are intended to be declarative of existing law.
    (d) A municipality with a water supply contract with a county water commission organized pursuant to the Water Commission Act of 1985 shall provide water to unincorporated areas of that home county in accordance with the terms of this subsection. The provision of water by the municipality shall be in accordance with a mandate of the home county as provided in Section 0.01 of the Water Commission Act of 1985. A home rule unit may not provide water in a manner that is inconsistent with the provisions of this amendatory Act of the 93rd General Assembly. This subsection is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of powers and functions exercised by the State.
(Source: P.A. 95-331, eff. 8-21-07.)

65 ILCS 5/11-124-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-124-5)
    Sec. 11-124-5. Acquisition of water systems by eminent domain.
    (a) In addition to other provisions providing for the acquisition of water systems or water works, whenever a public utility subject to the Public Utilities Act utilizes public property (including, but not limited to, right-of-way) of a municipality for the installation or maintenance of all or part of its water distribution system, the municipality has the right to exercise eminent domain to acquire all or part of the water system, in accordance with this Section. Unless it complies with the provisions set forth in this Section, a municipality is not permitted to acquire by eminent domain that portion of a system located in another incorporated municipality without agreement of that municipality, but this provision shall not prevent the acquisition of that portion of the water system existing within the acquiring municipality.
    (b) Where a water system that is owned by a public utility (as defined in the Public Utilities Act) provides water to customers located in 2 or more municipalities, the system may be acquired by a majority of the municipalities by eminent domain. If the system is to be acquired by more than one municipality, then there must be an intergovernmental agreement in existence between the acquiring municipalities providing for the acquisition.
    (c) If a water system that is owned by a public utility provides water to customers located in one or more municipalities and also to customers in an unincorporated area and if at least 70% of the customers of the system or portion thereof are located within the municipality or municipalities, then the system, or portion thereof as determined by the corporate authorities, may be acquired, using eminent domain or otherwise, by either a municipality under subsection (a) or an entity created by agreement between municipalities where at least 70% of the customers reside. For the purposes of determining "customers of the system", only retail customers directly billed by the company shall be included in the computation. The number of customers of the system most recently reported to the Illinois Commerce Commission for any calendar year preceding the year a resolution is passed by a municipality or municipalities expressing preliminary intent to purchase the water system or portion thereof shall be presumed to be the total number of customers within the system. The public utility shall provide information relative to the number of customers within each municipality and within the system within 60 days after any such request by a municipality.
    (d) In the case of acquisition by a municipality or municipalities or a public entity created by law to own or operate a water system under this Section, service and water supply must be provided to persons who are customers of the system on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 94th General Assembly without discrimination based on whether the customer is located within or outside of the boundaries of the acquiring municipality or municipalities or entity, and a supply contract existing on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 94th General Assembly must be honored by an acquiring municipality, municipalities, or entity according to the terms so long as the agreement does not conflict with any other existing agreement.
    (e) For the purposes of this Section, "system" includes all assets reasonably necessary to provide water service to a contiguous or compact geographical service area or to an area served by a common pipeline and include, but are not limited to, interests in real estate, all wells, pipes, treatment plants, pumps and other physical apparatus, data and records of facilities and customers, fire hydrants, equipment, or vehicles and also includes service agreements and obligations derived from use of the assets, whether or not the assets are contiguous to the municipality, municipalities, or entity created for the purpose of owning or operating a water system.
    (f) Before making a good faith offer, a municipality may pass a resolution of intent to study the feasibility of purchasing or exercising its power of eminent domain to acquire any water system or water works, sewer system or sewer works, or combined water and sewer system or works, or part thereof. Upon the passage of such a resolution, the municipality shall have the right to review and inspect all financial and other records, and both corporeal and incorporeal assets of such utility related to the condition and the operation of the system or works, or part thereof, as part of the study and determination of feasibility of the proposed acquisition by purchase or exercise of the power of eminent domain, and the utility shall make knowledgeable persons who have access to all relevant facts and information regarding the subject system or works available to answer inquiries related to the study and determination.
    The right to review and inspect shall be upon reasonable notice to the utility, with reasonable inspection and review time limitations and reasonable response times for production, copying, and answer. In addition, the utility may utilize a reasonable security protocol for personnel on the municipality's physical inspection team.
    In the absence of other agreement, the utility must respond to any notice by the municipality concerning its review and inspection within 21 days after receiving the notice. The review and inspection of the assets of the company shall be over such period of time and carried out in such manner as is reasonable under the circumstances.
    Information requested that is not privileged or protected from discovery under the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure but is reasonably claimed to be proprietary, including, without limitation, information that constitutes trade secrets or information that involves system security concerns, shall be provided, but shall not be considered a public record and shall be kept confidential by the municipality.
    In addition, the municipality must, upon request, reimburse the utility for the actual, reasonable costs and expenses, excluding attorneys' fees, incurred by the utility as a result of the municipality's inspection and requests for information. Upon written request, the utility shall issue a statement itemizing, with reasonable detail, the costs and expenses for which reimbursement is sought by the utility. Where such written request for a statement has been made, no payment shall be required until 30 days after receipt of the statement. Such reimbursement by the municipality shall be considered income for purposes of any rate proceeding or other financial request before the Illinois Commerce Commission by the utility.
    The municipality and the utility shall cooperate to resolve any dispute arising under this subsection. In the event the dispute under this subsection cannot be resolved, either party may request relief from the circuit court in any county in which the water system is located, with the prevailing party to be awarded such relief as the court deems appropriate under the discovery abuse sanctions currently set forth in the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure.
    The municipality's right to inspect physical assets and records in connection with the purpose of this Section shall not be exercised with respect to any system more than one time during a 5-year period, unless a substantial change in the size of the system or condition of the operating assets of the system has occurred since the previous inspection. Rights under franchise agreements and other agreements or statutory or regulatory provisions are not limited by this Section and are preserved.
    The passage of time between an inspection of the utilities and physical assets and the making of a good faith offer or initiation of an eminent domain action because of the limit placed on inspections by this subsection shall not be used as a basis for challenging the good faith of any offer or be used as the basis for attacking any appraisal, expert, argument, or position before a court related to an acquisition by purchase or eminent domain.
    (g) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Illinois Commerce Commission has no approval authority of any eminent domain action brought by any governmental entity or combination of such entities to acquire water systems or water works, except as is provided in subsection (h) of Section 10-5-10 of the Eminent Domain Act.
    (h) The provisions of this Section are severable under Section 1.31 of the Statute on Statutes.
    (i) This Section does not apply to any public utility company that, on January 1, 2006, supplied a total of 70,000 or fewer meter connections in the State unless and until (i) that public utility company receives approval from the Illinois Commerce Commission under Section 7-204 of the Public Utilities Act for the reorganization of the public utility company or (ii) the majority control of the company changes through a stock sale, a sale of assets, a merger (other than an internal reorganization) or otherwise. For the purpose of this Section, "public utility company" means the public utility providing water service and includes any of its corporate parents, subsidiaries, or affiliates possessing a franchised water service in the State.
    (j) Any contractor or subcontractor that performs work on a water system acquired by a municipality or municipalities under this Section shall comply with the requirements of Section 30-22 of the Illinois Procurement Code. The contractor or subcontractor shall submit evidence of compliance with Section 30-22 to the municipality or municipalities.
    (k) The municipality or municipalities acquiring the water system shall offer available employee positions to the qualified employees of the acquired water system.
(Source: P.A. 103-13, eff. 6-9-23.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 125

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 125 heading)
DIVISION 125. CONSTRUCTION OF WELLS AND
WATERWORKS BY CITIES AND VILLAGES

65 ILCS 5/11-125-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-125-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-125-1)
    Sec. 11-125-1. The corporate authorities in each city and village may (1) provide for a supply of water by the boring of artesian wells, or by the digging, construction, or regulation of wells, pumps, cisterns, reservoirs, or waterworks, (2) borrow money therefor, (3) authorize any person to bore, dig, construct, and maintain the same for a period not exceeding 30 years, (4) prevent the unnecessary waste of water, (5) prevent the pollution of water, and (6) prevent injuries to the wells, pumps, cisterns, reservoirs, or waterworks.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-125-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-125-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-125-2)
    Sec. 11-125-2. For the purpose of establishing or supplying waterworks and to purchase, extend, improve and operate waterworks, each city or village may go beyond its corporate limits and acquire and hold property by purchase or otherwise, and also may take and condemn all necessary property therefor, in the manner provided for the taking or damaging of private property for public uses, including any land now used for highway purposes in or near any basin proposed to be flooded by the construction, extension or improvement of any lake by any city or village of this state, for water supply purposes, provided the highway is capable of being rerouted, raised or otherwise revised and maintained in use and that the city or village requiring such reconstruction shall either perform the necessary reconstruction work or pay the full cost thereof to provide a highway of equal value and usefulness to that existing before such work is required, or provided the highway has been vacated by order of the highway authorities having a jurisdiction over said highway. The jurisdiction of the city or village to prevent or punish any pollution or injury to the stream or source of water, or to waterworks, extends 20 miles beyond its corporate limits, or so far as the waterworks may extend.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-125-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-125-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-125-3)
    Sec. 11-125-3. The corporate authorities may make all needful rules and regulations concerning the use of water supplied by the waterworks of the city or village, and may do all acts and make such rules and regulations for the construction, completion, management, or control of the waterworks, and for the fixing and collecting of such water rates or rents as the corporate authorities may deem necessary or expedient. The corporate authorities may levy a general tax for the construction and maintenance of the waterworks, and appropriate money therefor.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-125-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-125-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-125-4)
    Sec. 11-125-4. The corporate authorities of each municipality served by a community water supply well may perform a groundwater protection needs assessment, and may by ordinance adopt a minimum or maximum setback zone around a wellhead pursuant to Sections 14.2, 14.3, 14.4 and 17.1 of the Environmental Protection Act.
(Source: P.A. 85-863.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 126

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 126 heading)
DIVISION 126. JOINT CONSTRUCTION OF WATER
SUPPLY

65 ILCS 5/11-126-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-126-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-126-1)
    Sec. 11-126-1. Each municipality may provide for a supply of water for fire protection and for the use of the inhabitants of the municipality (1) by constructing and maintaining a system of waterworks, or (2) by uniting with any adjacent municipality in constructing and maintaining a system of waterworks for the joint use of those municipalities, or (3) by procuring such a supply of water from any adjacent municipality already having waterworks.
    All contracts for the construction of such a system of waterworks or any part thereof shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder therefor, upon not less than 3 weeks' public notice of the terms and conditions upon which the contract is to be let having been given by publication in a newspaper published in the municipality, or if no newspaper is published therein, then in some newspaper published in the county. No member of the corporate authorities shall be directly or indirectly interested in such a contract. In all cases the corporate authorities have the right to reject any and all bids that may not be satisfactory to them.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-126-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-126-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-126-2)
    Sec. 11-126-2. Each municipality may borrow money and levy and collect a general tax, in the same manner as other municipal taxes may be levied and collected, for the construction and maintenance of such a system of waterworks, and may appropriate money for that construction and maintenance.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-126-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-126-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-126-3)
    Sec. 11-126-3. For the purpose of locating, constructing, maintaining, or supplying such a system of waterworks, each municipality may go beyond its corporate limits, and acquire and hold property purchased or otherwise, and also may take, condemn, and hold all necessary property in the manner provided for the taking or damaging of private property for public use. Also each municipality may acquire and hold property and rights necessary for the location, construction and maintenance of such a system of waterworks, by purchase or otherwise. The jurisdiction of the municipality to prevent or punish any pollution or injury to the stream or source of water for the supply of the waterworks extends 10 miles beyond its corporate limits.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-126-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-126-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-126-4)
    Sec. 11-126-4. The corporate authorities of each municipality may make and enforce all needful rules and regulations in the construction and management of such a system of waterworks, and for the use of the water supplied thereby.
    The corporate authorities of each municipality also may make and enforce all needful rules, regulations, and enact ordinances for the improvement, care, and protection from pollution or other injury of any impounding reservoir or artificial lake constructed or maintained by the municipality for water supply purposes and any adjacent zone of land which the municipality may acquire or control. If the leasing of portions of such adjacent zone of land will, in the discretion of the corporate authorities, aid in the protection from pollution or other injury of the impounding reservoir or artificial lake by promoting forestation, development or care of other suitable vegetation, and the improvement, care and maintenance of the premises, the corporate authorities may lease those portions of that land jointly or severally to custodians of good reputation and character for periods not to exceed 60 years, and permit those custodians to construct, maintain, use, and occupy dwelling houses and other structures thereon for such rental and on such other terms and conditions and subject to such rules and regulations and with such powers and duties as may be determined by the corporate authorities.
    The corporate authorities of each municipality have the power to fix and collect from the inhabitants thereof the rent or rates for the use and benefit of water used or supplied to them by such a system of waterworks, as the corporate authorities shall deem just and expedient. These rents or rates shall be paid and collected in such manner as the corporate authorities by ordinance shall provide. Such charges, rents, or rates are liens upon the real estate upon or for which water service is supplied whenever the charges, rents, or rates become delinquent as provided by the ordinance of the municipality fixing a delinquency date. However, the municipality has no preference over the rights of any purchaser, mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lien holder arising prior to the filing of the notice of such a lien in the office of the recorder of the county in which such real estate is located, or in the office of the registrar of titles of such county if the property affected is registered under "An Act concerning land titles", approved May 1, 1897, as amended. This notice shall consist of a sworn statement setting out (1) a description of such real estate sufficient for the identification thereof, (2) the amount of money due for such water service, and (3) the date when such amount became delinquent. The municipality may foreclose this lien in the same manner and with the same effect as in the foreclosure of mortgages on real estate.
(Source: P.A. 97-813, eff. 7-13-12.)

65 ILCS 5/11-126-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-126-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-126-5)
    Sec. 11-126-5. The expense of locating, and constructing reservoirs and hydrants for the purpose of fire protection, and the expense of constructing and laying water main pipes, or such part thereof as may be just and lawful, whenever it is for a local improvement, may be assessed upon and collected from the property specially benefited thereby, if any, in such manner as may be provided for the making of special assessments for other local improvements in the municipality, as provided in Article 9.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-126-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-126-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-126-6)
    Sec. 11-126-6. All the income received by a municipality from such a system of waterworks, from the payment and collection of water rents or rates, shall be kept in a separate fund and shall be applied first in the payment and discharge of the principal of and the interest on bonds or money borrowed and used in the construction of the waterworks and of the operating expenses thereof. Any surplus may be applied in such manner as the corporate authorities may direct.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-126-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-126-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-126-7)
    Sec. 11-126-7. For the purpose of constructing a system of waterworks, storm or sanitary sewer system, each municipality has the power to levy special assessments for said local improvements on property beyond its corporate limits, but within one mile therefrom, that is specially benefited by the improvement.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 2637.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 127

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 127 heading)
DIVISION 127. PURCHASE OR LEASE OF WATERWORKS

65 ILCS 5/11-127-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-127-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-127-1)
    Sec. 11-127-1. In all municipalities where waterworks have been constructed, the corporate authorities of the municipality may purchase or lease the waterworks from the owner thereof. However, such a lease or purchase is not binding upon the municipality until the corporate authorities pass an ordinance which includes the terms of the lease or purchase therein. This ordinance shall be published at least once, within 10 days after passage, in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality.
    The publication or posting of the ordinance shall be accompanied by a notice of (1) the specific number of voters required to sign a petition requesting the question of authorizing the purchase or lease of waterworks to be submitted to the electors; (2) the time in which such petition must be filed; and (3) the date of the prospective referendum. The city clerk shall provide a petition form to any individual requesting one.
    If no petition is submitted to the corporate authorities, as provided in this section, within 30 days after the ordinance is so published and posted, the corporate authorities may consummate the lease or purchase provided for in the ordinance. But if within this period of 30 days there is presented to the corporate authorities a petition signed by electors of the municipality numbering 10% or more of the number of registered voters in the municipality asking that the question, whether the lease or purchase should be made, be submitted to a vote, the corporate authorities by ordinance shall designate the election at which the electors of the municipality may vote upon that question and the city clerk shall promptly certify the proposition for submission. If a majority of the electors voting upon that question vote in favor of making the lease or purchase, then the corporate authorities shall proceed to complete the lease or purchase. But if a majority of the votes cast on the question are against the lease or purchase, the corporate authorities shall proceed no further with the lease or purchase for the period of 6 months next ensuing.
(Source: P.A. 87-767.)

65 ILCS 5/11-127-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-127-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-127-2)
    Sec. 11-127-2. Municipalities may borrow money, appropriate money, and levy and collect a general tax in the same manner as other municipal taxes may be levied and collected for the purchase and maintenance or the lease and maintenance of such waterworks.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 128

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 128 heading)
DIVISION 128. TAX FOR WATERWORKS PURCHASE,
CONSTRUCTION OR ENLARGEMENT

65 ILCS 5/11-128-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-128-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-128-1)
    Sec. 11-128-1. Subject to the provisions of Section 11-128-3, each city and village may levy, in addition to the taxes now authorized by law and in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general purposes as provided by Section 8-3-1, a direct annual tax of not more than .1666% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, upon all the property within the corporate limits of the city or village. This tax is payable yearly for a period of not more than 30 years. The proceeds of this tax shall be used solely for the purchase, construction, and enlargement of waterworks.
    The foregoing limitation upon tax rates in municipalities of less than 1,000,000 population may be increased or decreased according to the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-128-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-128-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-128-2)
    Sec. 11-128-2. Whenever any specified municipality desires to avail itself of the provisions of this Division 128, the corporate authorities by ordinance or resolution may contract for the purchase, construction, or enlargement of waterworks for a provisionally certain fixed sum. The contract for purchase, construction, or enlargement, together with a report from the municipal engineer recommending the same, shall be published at least once a week for 3 consecutive weeks in a newspaper with a general circulation in the municipality. The corporate authorities shall also provide in the specified ordinance or resolution for the levying of a direct annual tax as authorized in Section 11-128-1. The total of this tax for the term levied, together with the annual revenue which is estimated to be derived from the waterworks, shall be sufficient to pay the contract price for the waterworks, together with interest thereon. However, the contract for the purchase, construction, or enlargement, and this tax, shall not be valid or binding until confirmed by a vote as provided by Section 11-128-3.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-128-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-128-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-128-3)
    Sec. 11-128-3. Before they shall be valid and binding, the specified contract and tax, after action by the corporate authorities, shall be certified by the clerk and submitted for ratification to the electors of the municipality. The notice shall specify the character of the waterworks proposed to be purchased, constructed, or enlarged and the amount of the tax to be levied. For 3 weeks preceding the election there shall be on file in some public place, convenient of access, a full description of the waterworks and a copy of the contract and of the report of the engineer, for the inspection of the electors. Notice of where the documents are on file shall be included in the notice of the election.
    If 3/4 of all the electors voting on the proposition vote in favor thereof, the contract and tax shall be binding and the tax shall be duly levied. The proposition shall be in substantially the following form:
--------------------------------------------------------------
    Shall the city (or village) of
.... construct, purchase, or enlarge         YES
(as the case may be) waterworks         ----------------------
and levy a tax of .... annually              NO
for .... years?
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    Whenever the electors of a city or village have ratified a contract to purchase, construct, or enlarge waterworks and to levy a tax therefor as provided in "An Act to enable cities and villages to provide, construct, or enlarge waterworks and to provide for the management thereof, and giving them authority to levy an annual tax and to pledge the same in payment therefor," approved April 19, 1899, as amended, the city or village may proceed or continue to exercise the power specified in this Division 128 without again submitting the proposition to the electors for approval.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/11-128-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-128-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-128-4)
    Sec. 11-128-4. The corporate authorities have the power to carry into execution the contract for the purchase, construction, or enlargement of waterworks when ratified by the electors, as directed in Section 11-128-3, and to employ a superintendent and such other employees as may be necessary and proper for the operation of the waterworks, for the collection of water rentals, and for the conduct of the business necessary to the operation thereof.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-128-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-128-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-128-5)
    Sec. 11-128-5. The corporate authorities may issue bonds against the taxes levied, but the bonds shall be payable only out of the special tax when collected and out of the net revenue derived from the operation of the waterworks.
    These bonds shall be made to mature in as nearly as possible equal installments of $100, or multiples thereof. The first installment shall be payable one or 2 years from the date of issue, and the last installment within one year after the date of the last tax levy provided by the vote authorizing a levy. The bonds shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, payable annually or semi-annually. They shall be sold for not less than par, or they may be paid out at not less than par for the construction, purchase, and/or enlargement of the waterworks.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/11-128-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-128-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-128-6)
    Sec. 11-128-6. The specified bonds shall be substantially in the following form:
    The city (or village) of ...., county of ...., State of Illinois, for value received hereby promises to pay the bearer .... hundred dollars, lawful money of the United States of America, on the .... day of .... A.D. ...., together with interest thereon at the rate of ....% annually, payable annually (or semi-annually) on the .... day of ...., ..... Both principal and interest are payable at the .....
    This bond is one of a series of bonds amounting to .... dollars, issued under an ordinance of the city (or village) of .... and is payable solely out of funds derived from a special tax levy and the net revenue of the waterworks of the city (or village) of .... and out of no other funds. The construction, purchase, or enlargement of the waterworks and levy of the tax were authorized at an election legally called and held on the .... day of ...., ..... And it is asserted that all acts, conditions, and things precedent to and in the issuance of this bond have occurred and have been performed in regular and due form as required by law.
    In testimony whereof the corporate authorities have caused this bond to be signed by the mayor (or president) and countersigned by the clerk, and have caused the seal of the city (or village) to be affixed this .... day of ...., ....
.... Mayor
.... Clerk
    Coupons representing the interest shall be attached to the bond, and they may be signed or bear the lithographed signature of the clerk of the city or village.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-128-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-128-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-128-7)
    Sec. 11-128-7. The corporate authorities from time to time shall fix the water rentals or rates to be charged for the furnishing of water. These rentals or rates shall be made sufficient, together with the proceeds of the special tax provided in this Division 128, to pay at maturity the interest and principal of bonds issued under the provisions of this article, and also for the proper maintenance and operation of the waterworks, and for all repairs thereon.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-128-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-128-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-128-8)
    Sec. 11-128-8. Any 2 or more cities or villages adjacent to each other by an ordinance adopted by each of them may create a water district. This water district shall be governed by a board of trustees jointly composed of the corporate authorities of each of the cities and villages, which created the district. This board of trustees shall have the powers given to the corporate authorities in this article, and the water district shall be a body corporate to carry out the provisions of this Division 128. But notice of any election held by such a water district under this Division 128 shall be given in each city and village combining into the district, and if the proposition does not carry by three-fourths of all electors voting on the proposition in each city or village constituting the district, then the proposed contract and tax have failed of ratification and are void.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 129

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 129 heading)
DIVISION 129. WATERWORKS SYSTEMS IN
MUNICIPALITIES OF LESS THAN 500,000

65 ILCS 5/11-129-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-129-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-129-1)
    Sec. 11-129-1. Any municipality with a population of less than 500,000 is authorized, as provided in this Division 129, to build, or purchase, and to operate a waterworks system or water supply system either within or without the corporate limits thereof, and also to improve or extend that system.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-129-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-129-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-129-2)
    Sec. 11-129-2. A specified municipality is authorized to pay the cost of a purchase, construction, improvement, or extension of a waterworks or water supply system by the issuance and sale of revenue bonds of the municipality, payable solely from the revenue derived from the operation of the waterworks or water supply system. These revenue bonds shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, payable semi-annually, and shall mature within the period of usefulness of the project, to be determined by the corporate authorities, but in no event more than 40 years from the date of the completion of the project. The bonds shall be sold in such manner as the corporate authorities shall determine except that, if issued to bear interest at the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, the bonds shall be sold for not less than par and accrued interest, and except that the selling price of bonds bearing less than the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, shall be such that the interest cost to the municipality of the money received from the bond sale shall not exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, computed to maturity according to standard tables of bond values.
    In case any officer, whose signature appears on these revenue bonds or the coupons attached thereto, ceases to hold that office before the delivery of the bonds to the purchaser, his signature nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes, to the same effect as if he had remained in office until the delivery of the bonds. The bonds shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the law merchant and the "Uniform Commercial Code", approved May 28, 1965, as amended.
    However, upon the effective date of the Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973, the maximum interest rate and interest cost on bonds issued under this Section is the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/11-129-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-129-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-129-3)
    Sec. 11-129-3. The corporate authorities of any municipality availing itself of the provisions of this Division 129 shall adopt an ordinance describing in a general way the contemplated project. If it is intended to purchase an existing waterworks or water supply system, the ordinance shall describe in a general way the system to be purchased. If it is intended to build a waterworks or water supply system or to improve or extend a waterworks or water supply system owned and operated by the municipality, the ordinance shall describe in a general way the waterworks or water supply system to be constructed or the improvements or extensions to be made. It shall not be necessary that the ordinance refer to plans and specifications nor that there be on file for public inspection prior to the adoption of such ordinance detailed plans and specifications of the project. The ordinance shall set out the estimated cost of the project, determine its period of usefulness, and fix the amount and maturities of water revenue bonds proposed to be issued, the interest rate, and all details in respect thereof. The ordinance may contain such covenants and restrictions upon the issuance of additional revenue bonds thereafter as may be deemed necessary or advisable for the assurance of payment of the bonds thereby authorized and as may be thereafter issued.
    Revenue bonds issued under this Division 129 shall be payable solely from the revenue derived from the operation of the waterworks or water supply system on account of which the bonds are issued; provided, that bonds issued under this Division 129 may also be payable from funds pledged by the municipality issuing such bonds pursuant to the Illinois Finance Authority Act. Notwithstanding any such pledge or any other matter, these bonds shall not in any event constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation and it shall be so stated on the face of each bond.
(Source: P.A. 93-205, eff. 1-1-04.)

65 ILCS 5/11-129-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-129-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-129-4)
    Sec. 11-129-4. Within 10 days after an ordinance for any project under this Division 129 has been passed, it shall be published at least once in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality.
    If the ordinance authorizes the issuance of revenue bonds for the purpose of purchasing an existing waterworks system and if the revenue thereof (after proper adjustments and elimination of nonrecurring charges under public ownership based upon the average annual receipts and expenditures for the 3 calendar years next preceding the date of the adoption of the ordinance as shown by the annual reports for those years made by the owners to the Illinois Commerce Commission) is sufficient (1) to pay all operating and maintenance expenses, (2) to pay into a depreciation fund a reasonable amount as a depreciation reserve, and (3) to provide for the payment when due of the principal of and interest upon the bonds proposed to be issued to purchase the waterworks system, the ordinance authorizing the issuance of those revenue bonds shall be in effect immediately upon its adoption and publication, or posting, as provided in this section, notwithstanding any provision in this Code or any other law to the contrary.
    If the ordinance authorizes the issuance of revenue bonds for the purpose of extending or improving an existing waterworks system, after its acquisition, or a presently municipally owned and operated waterworks system, and if the ordinance specifies that those extensions or improvements are to be paid for, either in whole or in part, by a loan or grant, or both, from any federal agency, the ordinance authorizing the issuance of those revenue bonds shall be in effect immediately upon its adoption and publication, or posting, as provided in this section, notwithstanding any provision in this Code or any other law to the contrary.
    The fact as to the sufficiency of the revenue in case of the purchase of an existing waterworks system, or of the intention of the corporate authorities to pay the cost of the proposed extensions or improvements to an existing system proposed to be purchased, or to a presently municipally owned system, by a loan or grant, or both, from a federal agency shall be determined by the ordinance authorizing the revenue bonds and that determination when so expressed in that ordinance shall be conclusive.
    In all other cases, if no petition is filed with the municipal clerk, as provided in this section, within 30 days after the publication, or posting, of the ordinance, then, after the expiration of those 30 days, the ordinance shall be in effect. The publication or posting of an ordinance which does not take effect immediately shall be accompanied by a notice of (1) the specific number of voters required to sign a petition requesting the question of authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the purpose of building, purchasing, improving or extending the waterworks or water supply system to be submitted to the electors; (2) the time in which such petition must be filed; and (3) the date of the prospective referendum. The municipal clerk shall provide a petition form to any individual requesting one. But if within this period of 30 days a petition is filed with the municipal clerk signed by electors of the municipality numbering 10% or more of the number of registered voters in the municipality, asking that the question of building, purchasing, improving, or extending the waterworks or water supply system and the issuance of revenue bonds therefor, as provided in the ordinance, be submitted to the electors of the municipality, the clerk shall certify the proposition for submission at an election in accordance with the general election law.
    If a majority of the votes cast on the question are in favor thereof, the ordinance shall be in effect. But if a majority of the votes cast on the question are unfavorable, the municipality shall proceed no further and the ordinance shall not take effect.
(Source: P.A. 87-767.)

65 ILCS 5/11-129-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-129-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-129-5)
    Sec. 11-129-5. Whenever revenue bonds are issued under this Division 129, sufficient revenue received from the operation of such a waterworks or water-supply system shall be deposited in a separate fund designated as the water fund of the municipality. It shall be used only (1) to pay the cost of operation and maintenance of the system, (2) to provide an adequate depreciation fund, and (3) to pay the principal of and interest upon the revenue bonds of the municipality issued under this Division 129.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-129-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-129-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-129-6)
    Sec. 11-129-6. Rates charged for water by such a municipality shall be sufficient at all times to pay the cost of operation and maintenance, to provide an adequate depreciation fund, and to pay the principal of and interest upon all revenue bonds issued under this Division 129. The holder of such a bond, or of any of its coupons, in any civil action mandamus, injunction or other proceeding, may enforce and compel performance of all duties required by this Division 129 including the making and collecting of sufficient water rates for the specified purposes and the proper application of the income therefrom.
(Source: P.A. 83-345.)

65 ILCS 5/11-129-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-129-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-129-7)
    Sec. 11-129-7. This Division 129 authorizes the issuance of revenue bonds provided for in this Division 129 without submitting the proposition for the approval of the ordinance authorizing the bonds to the electors as provided in Sections 8-4-1 and 8-4-2.
(Source: P.A. 91-357, eff. 7-29-99.)

65 ILCS 5/11-129-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-129-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-129-8)
    Sec. 11-129-8. Any municipality with a population of less than 500,000 hereafter authorizing the issuance of bonds to pay the cost of acquiring a water works, which bonds are payable solely from the revenue of such water works, may pursuant to ordinance adopted by the governing body of such municipality and as an incident thereto and for the purpose of assuring the holder or holders of such bonds of a continuous, efficient management and operation of such water works, provide for the establishment of a municipal water board consisting of not less than 3 nor more than 7 members to administer the action and function of such municipality in managing, maintaining and operating such water works. The members of the board shall be selected by the city council, board of trustees, or other governing body of such municipality, and shall serve for such terms, receive such compensation and successors shall be selected, as shall be specified by the ordinance providing for the establishment of such board. The board shall approve all contracts for materials and services and shall employ all such persons as the proper and successful operation of such water works system may require, including a superintendent, an engineer and an attorney. No disbursement shall be made of any revenues of such water works system for operation and maintenance expenses or to pay the cost of any additions or improvements thereto, except such as are approved by such board. The holder of any bond issued for the purpose of acquiring any such water works system, or extending or improving the same may compel the board to perform any act in respect to the management, maintenance or operation of the water works system as may be required by the laws of this state or as may have been undertaken in the ordinance or ordinances pursuant to which such board was established or the bonds issued. If the adoption of such ordinance was made a condition to the sale of water revenue bonds issued for the purpose of acquiring such water works system, any such ordinance shall not be repealed or amended prior to the retirement of the bonds without the consent of the holders of two-thirds of the bonds then outstanding.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-129-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-129-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-129-9)
    Sec. 11-129-9. In addition to other projects authorized by this Division 129, any municipality with a population under 500,000 may construct or acquire a water-supply system to serve a particular locality within or without its corporate limits or to extend or improve an existing water-supply system for the purpose of serving a particular locality within or without the municipality not theretofore served by its existing system, and may pay the cost thereof by the issuance and sale of revenue bonds of the municipality, payable solely from the revenue derived from the operation of the water-supply system constructed or acquired for that particular locality, or from the revenue derived from the operation of the improvements and extensions of an existing system.
    Except insofar as inconsistent with Sections 11-129-9 through 11-129-11, the provisions of Section 11-129-1 through 11-129-8 shall govern all matters connected with projects under this Section. In addition to the requirements of Section 11-129-3, an ordinance for a project under this Section shall contain a description of the particular locality to be served by the system, improvement or extension.
(Source: P.A. 80-1382.)

65 ILCS 5/11-129-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-129-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-129-10)
    Sec. 11-129-10. After adoption of an ordinance for a project under Section 11-129-9, the corporate authorities may make and enforce all needful rules and regulations in connection with the construction, acquisition, improvement, or extension, and with the management and maintenance of the project to be constructed or acquired. The corporate authorities shall establish rates or charges to each user of the water-supply system, improvement or extension at a rate which will be sufficient at all times to pay the principal and interest of any bonds issued to pay the cost thereof, maintenance, and operation of the system, improvement, or extension and an adequate depreciation fund therefor. Charges or rates shall be established, revised, and maintained by ordinance and become payable as the corporate authorities may determine by ordinance.
(Source: P.A. 80-1382.)

65 ILCS 5/11-129-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-129-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-129-11)
    Sec. 11-129-11. All revenue derived from the operation of a water-supply system, improvement or extension constructed or acquired under Section 11-129-9 shall be set aside as collected and deposited in a special fund designated as a municipal water fund for the particular locality. The fund shall be used only for the purpose of paying the cost of operating and maintaining the water-supply system, improvement or extension, providing an adequate depreciation fund, and paying the principal and interest on the bonds issued by the municipality under Section 11-129-9 for the purpose of constructing or acquiring the system, improvement or extension.
(Source: P.A. 80-1382.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 130

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 130 heading)
DIVISION 130. CONSTRUCTION AND PURCHASE
OF WATERWORKS

65 ILCS 5/11-130-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-130-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-130-1)
    Sec. 11-130-1. Any municipality may purchase or construct waterworks or construct improvements to its waterworks as provided in this Division 130.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-130-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-130-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-130-2)
    Sec. 11-130-2. The term "waterworks", as used in this Division 130, means and includes a waterworks system in its entirety or any integral part thereof, including mains, hydrants, meters, valves, standpipes, storage tanks, pumping tanks, intakes, wells, impounding reservoirs, or purification plants.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-130-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-130-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-130-3)
    Sec. 11-130-3. Whenever the corporate authorities of any municipality determine to purchase or construct waterworks under the provisions of this Division 130, they shall have an estimate made of the cost thereof and, by ordinance, shall provide for the issuance of revenue bonds under the provisions of this Division 130. The ordinance shall set forth a brief description of the contemplated purchase or construction, the estimated cost thereof, the amount, rate of interest, time and place of payment, and other details in connection with the issuance of the bonds. The bonds shall bear interest at not more than the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, payable semi-annually, and shall be payable at such times and places not exceeding 20 years from their date as shall be prescribed in the ordinance providing for their issuance. This ordinance shall also declare that a statutory mortgage lien exists upon the property so to be purchased or constructed, fix minimum rates for water to be collected prior to the payment of all of the revenue bonds so issued, and shall pledge the revenue derived from the operation of the waterworks for the purpose of paying those bonds and the interest thereon. This pledge shall definitely fix and determine the amount of revenue which must be set apart and applied to the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds and the proportion of the balance of the revenue which is to be set aside as a proper and adequate depreciation account. The remainder of the revenue shall be set aside for the reasonable and proper operation and maintenance of the waterworks. The rates to be charged for the services from the waterworks shall be sufficient to provide for the payment of interest upon all bonds and to create a sinking fund to pay the principal thereof as and when the bonds become due, to provide for the operation and maintenance of the system and to provide an adequate depreciation fund.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/11-130-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-130-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-130-4)
    Sec. 11-130-4. Within 10 days after such an ordinance has been passed it shall be published at least once, with a notice to all persons concerned stating that the ordinance has been adopted in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality. Such notice shall state that the municipality contemplates the issuance of the bonds described in the ordinance, and that any person interested may appear before the corporate authorities upon a certain date, which shall not be less than 10 days subsequent to the publication or posting of the ordinance and notice, and present protests. At this hearing all objections and suggestions shall be heard, and the corporate authorities shall take such action as they shall deem proper in the premises.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-130-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-130-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-130-5)
    Sec. 11-130-5. Bonds provided for in this Division 130 shall be issued in such amounts as may be necessary to provide sufficient funds to pay all costs of the purchase or construction, including engineering, legal, and other expenses, together with interest to a date 6 months subsequent to the estimated date of completion. Bonds issued under this Division 130 are negotiable instruments. They shall be executed by the mayor, or president and by the municipal clerk and shall be sealed with the corporate seal of the municipality. In case any of the officers whose signatures appear on the bonds, or coupons attached thereto, ceases to hold his office before delivery of the bonds, his signature nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes the same as if it had remained in office until the delivery of the bonds. The bonds may be sold at not less than 90 cents on the dollar, and the proceeds derived therefrom shall be used exclusively for the purposes for which the bonds were issued. The bonds may be sold at one time or in parcels as funds are needed, but no bond shall be delivered until bids for the construction, or the offer to sell, in the case of a purchase, has been received, or judgment has been entered in the event of a condemnation, and it is apparent that the authorized bonds will pay for the contemplated waterworks.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-130-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-130-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-130-6)
    Sec. 11-130-6. Revenue bonds issued under this Division 130 shall be payable solely from the revenue derived from the operation of the waterworks on account of which the bonds were issued. These bonds shall not in any event constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation. It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that the bond has been issued under this Division 130 and that it does not constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-130-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-130-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-130-7)
    Sec. 11-130-7. There is hereby created a statutory mortgage lien upon the waterworks so purchased or constructed from the proceeds of the bonds authorized to be issued under this Division 130. This lien exists in favor of the holder of each of the bonds, and in favor of the holder of each of the coupons attached to the bonds. The waterworks shall remain subject to this statutory mortgage lien until the principal and interest of the bonds are paid in full. Any holder of bonds issued under this Division 130, or of any coupons representing interest accrued thereon, may, in a civil action, enforce the statutory mortgage lien hereby created, and may compel the performance of the duties of the officials of the issuing municipality set forth in this Division 130.
    If there is a default in the payment of the principal of and/or interest upon any of these bonds, the circuit court in any proper action may appoint a receiver to administer the waterworks on behalf of the municipality with power to charge and collect rates sufficient to provide for the payment of the bonds and interest thereon, and for the payment of the operating expenses and with power to apply the revenue in conformity with this Division 130 and the ordinance providing for the issuance of the bonds.
(Source: P.A. 79-1361.)

65 ILCS 5/11-130-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-130-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-130-8)
    Sec. 11-130-8. Rates for water fixed precedent to the issuance of bonds shall not be reduced until all of the bonds have been fully paid, and, whenever necessary, may be increased in amounts sufficient to provide for the payment of the bonds, both principal and interest, and to provide proper funds for the depreciation account and operation and maintenance charges.
    If any surplus accumulates in the operating and maintenance fund in excess of the cost of maintaining and operating the waterworks during the remainder of the then current fiscal year, and during the next ensuing fiscal year, that excess may be transferred by the corporate authorities either to the depreciation account or to the bond and interest redemption account as the corporate authorities may designate. If any surplus accumulates in the depreciation account over and above that which the corporate authorities find may be necessary for the probable replacements which may be needed during the remainder of the then present fiscal year and the next ensuing fiscal year, that excess may be transferred to the bond and interest redemption account. If any surplus exists in the bond and interest redemption account that surplus shall be applied insofar as possible in the purchase or retirement of outstanding revenue bonds payable from that account, and for that purpose the corporate authorities are hereby authorized to purchase bonds not due in the open market at not more than the fair market value thereof.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-130-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-130-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-130-9)
    Sec. 11-130-9. For the purpose of purchasing any waterworks under this Division 130, or for the purpose of purchasing any property necessary therefor, the municipality has the right of eminent domain as provided by the Eminent Domain Act.
(Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)

65 ILCS 5/11-130-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-130-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-130-10)
    Sec. 11-130-10. Whenever a municipality owns and operates a waterworks system, whether purchased or constructed under this Division 130 or not, and desires to construct improvements thereto, it may issue revenue bonds under this Division 130 to pay for that construction. The procedure for that issuance, including the fixing of rates and the computation of the amount thereof, shall be the same as is provided in this Division 130 for the issuance of bonds for the purchase or construction of waterworks by a municipality, except that in the ordinance declaring the intention to issue the bonds and providing details in connection therewith, the corporate authorities shall find and declare, in addition to the other requirements set out in this Division 130, the value of the then existing waterworks and the value of the property proposed to be constructed. The revenue derived from the waterworks when the contemplated improvements are completed shall be divided according to those 2 values. So much of the revenue as is in proportion to the value of the improvements as distinguished from the value of the previously existing waterworks, as so determined, shall be set aside and used solely for the purpose of paying the revenue bonds issued for the improvements, together with the cost of the operation and the depreciation thereof, and that revenue shall be deemed to be income derived exclusively from the improvements.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-130-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-130-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-130-11)
    Sec. 11-130-11. Any municipality issuing revenue bonds under this Division 130 shall install and maintain a proper system of accounts, showing the amount of revenue received and its application. At least once a year the municipality shall have the accounts properly audited by a competent auditor. The report of that audit shall be open for inspection at all proper times to any taxpayer, water-user, or any holder of bonds issued under this Division 130, or to anyone acting for and on behalf of the taxpayer, water-user, or bondholder.
    The treasurer of the municipality shall be custodian of the funds derived from income received from waterworks purchased or constructed either in whole or in part under the provisions of this Division 130. He shall give proper bond for the faithful discharge of his duties as such custodian, and this bond shall be fixed and approved by the corporate authorities of the municipality.
    All of the funds received as income from waterworks purchased or constructed in whole or in part under the provisions of this Division 130, and all of the funds received from the sale of revenue bonds issued to construct such a waterworks system, shall be kept separate and apart from the other funds of the municipality. The treasurer shall maintain separate accounts in which shall be placed (1) the interest and sinking fund, (2) the depreciation fund and (3) the operating and maintenance fund. He shall also provide for refunding outstanding certificates payable out of water revenue.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-130-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-130-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-130-12)
    Sec. 11-130-12. Whenever all of the holders of unpaid water revenue certificates of a particular issue, which were issued prior to July 8, 1927, to pay the cost of constructing waterworks and are payable from the revenue thereof, offer in writing to exchange the certificates for refunding revenue bonds to be issued under this Division 130, the corporate authorities shall receive the certificates, and if found to be properly executed, may adopt an ordinance incorporating therein the offer of the certificate holders. This ordinance shall set forth the determined value of the waterworks as it then exists, the value of as much of the waterworks as was paid for by the issue of certificates, the unpaid portion of which are proposed to be refunded, and the details in connection with the issuance of the refunding revenue bonds in the same manner as is provided for in this Division 130. The ordinance also shall fix the minimum rates to be charged for water and pledge that revenue, if and when the refunding revenue bonds are issued, to pay these refunding revenue bonds. The revenue shall be applied as provided in this Division 130 and particularly in Sections 11-130-8 and 11-130-9.
    The amount of the refunding revenue bonds shall not exceed and may be less than the par amount of the certificates to be surrendered and shall not exceed and may be less than the determined value of so much of the waterworks as was paid for by that issue of certificates, less the amount of certificates paid. The ordinance shall be published, or posted, together with a notice of a hearing thereon, and a hearing shall be had thereon, in the same manner as is provided in this Division 130. After such a hearing the refunding revenue bonds specified in the offer may be issued, or a less amount thereof may be issued with the consent of the certificate holders, or the ordinance may be repealed, as the corporate authorities shall determine. If the refunding revenue bonds are issued, the certificates shall be surrendered and cancelled simultaneously therewith. Refunding revenue bonds issued under this Division 130 shall be payable only out of revenue derived from the waterworks as provided in the ordinance and according to the terms of this Division 130. Holders of refunding revenue bonds issued under this Division 130 have rights similar to those of holders of revenue bonds issued under this Division 130, including the power to apply for a receiver to operate the waterworks. The municipality is under the same obligations to the refunding bondholders as it is to holders of revenue bonds issued under this Division 130.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 131

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 131 heading)
DIVISION 131. WATER FUND TAX IN CITIES

65 ILCS 5/11-131-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-131-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-131-1)
    Sec. 11-131-1. The corporate authorities of any municipality, whether incorporated under a special charter or the general law, which now has, or hereafter may have, established or leased a waterworks system for the supply of water to its inhabitants, has the power annually to levy and collect a tax not to exceed .0166% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of the taxable property in the municipality, for the extension of watermains or pipes in the municipality and for the maintenance of its waterworks system, or for the creation of a sinking fund to be applied to the establishment of a waterworks system. However, the board of public works of the municipality, if any, or the head of the municipality's water department, shall first certify to the corporate authorities the amount that will be necessary for the specified purposes, and shall further certify that the revenue from the waterworks system will be insufficient therefor. This tax shall be known as the water fund tax and shall be levied and collected in the same manner as are the other general taxes of the municipality. A two-thirds majority of all the corporate authorities may levy and collect annually, a tax not to exceed .05% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of the taxable property in the municipality, for the specified purposes.
    The corporate authorities of each municipality, with the concurrence of two-thirds of all of the members elected thereto, may levy and collect annually, in addition to all other taxes now authorized by law, a further tax of not to exceed .033% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of the taxable property in the municipality, to be used exclusively for the purpose of supplying water to the municipality.
    Nothing in this Section increases the aggregate amount of tax, as limited in Section 8-3-1, that may be levied in any one year.
(Source: P.A. 81-1550.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 132

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 132 heading)
DIVISION 132. BETTERING SOURCE OF CITY WATER SUPPLY

65 ILCS 5/11-132-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-132-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-132-1)
    Sec. 11-132-1. All cities owning or operating waterworks under any charter granted by an act of any General Assembly of this state, or under the general incorporation laws of this state, whether by boards of water commissioners or by officers appointed for that purpose, have the powers and privileges granted by Section 11-132-2, for the purpose of increasing or bettering the source of supply from which their water is obtained.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-132-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-132-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-132-2)
    Sec. 11-132-2. Whenever, in the judgment of a majority of any board of water commissioners, or if there is no such board, whenever in the judgment of a majority of the city council of any city specified in Section 11-132-1, it is necessary for the public health, or for any other cause, to increase the source of water supply, or to substitute for it such better source as in their judgment the interests of the city may demand, the board of water commissioners or the city council may dig wells, either by boring or excavation, and protect and equip them, or they may lease water privileges from persons owning wells already or hereafter to be dug. Subject to the provisions of Section 11-132-3, the board of water commissioners or the city council may pay for the boring, excavation, or lease, and for the expenses incurred in maintaining and operating the wells, only out of the surplus earnings of the city's waterworks.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-132-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-132-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-132-3)
    Sec. 11-132-3. No money, except the specified surplus earnings, shall be expended under the provisions of Section 11-132-2, for the purposes therein specified, until the question of the expenditure of the money has been certified by the clerk submitted to a vote of the electors of the city, and has received a favorable majority of the votes cast on the question.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 133

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 133 heading)
DIVISION 133. WATERWORKS CERTIFICATES OF
INDEBTEDNESS

65 ILCS 5/11-133-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-133-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-133-1)
    Sec. 11-133-1. Any municipality with a population of 500,000 or more, owning and operating its waterworks system, may pay for improving and extending that system by the issuance and sale of certificates of indebtedness of the municipality. These certificates shall bear interest at a rate of not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, payable semi-annually, and shall mature within 25 years from the date thereof; provided that any certificate issued and sold subsequent to December 31, 1965, shall mature within 40 years from the date of issuance.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    This amendatory Act of 1973 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/11-133-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-133-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-133-2)
    Sec. 11-133-2. The corporate authorities of any municipality availing itself of the provisions of this Division 133, shall adopt an ordinance describing in a general way the improvements and extensions to be made and refer to the plans and specifications therefor prepared for that purpose. These plans and specifications shall be open to the inspection of the public. This ordinance shall set out the estimated cost of the improvements and extensions and shall fix the amount of certificates proposed to be issued, the maturity, interest rate, and all details in respect thereof. After this ordinance has been adopted and approved, it shall be published once in a newspaper published and having a general circulation in the municipality. This ordinance shall be in effect after the expiration of 10 days from the date of this publication.
    Certificates of indebtedness issued under this Division 133, shall be payable solely from the revenue derived from the waterworks system, and these certificates shall not in any event constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of the constitutional limitation. It shall be plainly stated on the face of each certificate that it has been issued under the provisions of this Division 133, and that it does not constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within any constitutional or statutory limitation. The total amount of these certificates that may be issued during the 8 years' period of 1958 to 1965 both inclusive, shall not exceed $150,000,000, which certificates may be issued from time to time within the 8 years' period. The total amount of these certificates that may be issued during the six year period of 1966 to 1971 both inclusive, shall not exceed $60,000,000 which certificates may be issued from time to time within the six year period. The total amount of these certificates that may be issued in the year 1972 shall not exceed $5,000,000 and in the year of 1973 and each year thereafter shall not exceed $10,000,000.
    This amendatory Act of 1973 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 78-211.)

65 ILCS 5/11-133-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-133-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-133-3)
    Sec. 11-133-3. Whenever certificates of indebtedness are issued pursuant to this Division 133, the entire revenue received from the operation of the waterworks system shall be deposited in a separate fund, designated as the water fund of the municipality of ..... This fund shall be used only in paying (1) the cost of maintenance and operation of the waterworks system, (2) obligations of the municipality theretofore issued that are payable by their terms from this revenue, whether in the form of certificates, bonds, or otherwise, and (3) certificates issued pursuant to this Division 133.
    Rates charged for water shall be sufficient to pay the cost of maintenance and operation and to pay the principal of and interest upon all of the specified certificates and bonds. These rates shall not be reduced while any of these certificates or bonds are unpaid.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-133-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-133-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-133-4)
    Sec. 11-133-4. In case any officer whose signature appears on the specified certificates or the coupons attached thereto ceases to hold his office before the delivery of the certificates to the purchaser, his signature nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes, to the same effect as if he had remained in office until the delivery of the certificates. The specified certificates shall have all the qualities of negotiable paper under the law merchant and the negotiable instruments law.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 134

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 134 heading)
DIVISION 134. WATER FILTRATION IN CITIES WITH
25,000 TO 500,000 INHABITANTS

65 ILCS 5/11-134-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-134-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-134-1)
    Sec. 11-134-1. Any city with a population of 25,000 or more but less than 500,000 which owns or operates its waterworks system, may contract with any person for the filtration and treatment of its water supply.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-134-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-134-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-134-2)
    Sec. 11-134-2. The city council of any city availing itself of the provisions of this Division 134, shall adopt an ordinance, incorporating therein the contract to be entered into and authorizing the execution thereof on behalf of the city. The contract, among other things, (1) shall describe in a general way the plans and equipment to be constructed for the purpose of such filtration and treatment, (2) shall refer to and make a part thereof the plans and specifications for the plants and equipment, (3) shall provide for the manner, terms, and conditions upon which the water is to be filtered and treated, (4) shall provide for and fix the rate at which the water will be filtered and treated, and (5) may prescribe a method of redetermining that rate in the event such redetermination is provided for by the terms of the contract. The rate so fixed and the method so prescribed for redetermining the rate shall not be modified during the term of the contract without the consent of both the city and the other contracting party.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-134-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-134-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-134-3)
    Sec. 11-134-3. Such a contract may provide that the city has the right, at its option, to acquire the filtration and treatment plants and equipment to be constructed, upon the terms and conditions therein set forth. Filtration and treatment plants and equipment so acquired by any city shall become a part of its waterworks system, and the revenue derived therefrom shall be deposited at all times in the water fund of the city provided for in Section 11-134-5, for the uses and purposes therein specified.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-134-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-134-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-134-4)
    Sec. 11-134-4. At all times during the term of such a contract the city shall establish, maintain, and collect rates for water supplied or delivered to its water consumers sufficient to enable the city to pay for all water filtered and treated under the terms of the contract at the rates therein provided for. But this provision does not relieve the city from any obligation to maintain such other rates as may be imposed upon it under the terms of any other statutory provision or contract.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-134-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-134-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-134-5)
    Sec. 11-134-5. During the term of such a contract, the entire revenue received by the city from the operation of its waterworks system shall be deposited in a separate fund designated as the water fund of the city of ..... This fund shall be used only in paying, first, the cost of maintenance and operation of the waterworks system, and then the obligations, in whatever form, of the city that are payable by their terms from that revenue. All charges or payments required to be paid by the city under such a contract for the filtration and treatment of its water supply shall be deemed to be part of the cost of maintenance and operation of its waterworks system.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-134-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-134-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-134-6)
    Sec. 11-134-6. The performance of the terms and the observance of the provisions of such a contract for the filtration and treatment of the water supply of such a city may be enforced in any civil action, mandamus, injunction or other proceeding.
(Source: P.A. 83-345.)

65 ILCS 5/11-134-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-134-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-134-7)
    Sec. 11-134-7. All charges or payments to be made by any city under such a contract for the filtration and treatment of its water supply shall be made solely out of revenue derived by the city from the operation of its waterworks system. The obligation of the city to make payments under such a contract is limited solely to that revenue and does not constitute an indebtedness to the city within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-134-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-134-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-134-8)
    Sec. 11-134-8. Sections 11-134-1 through 11-134-7, without reference to any other statutory provisions, authorize any city with a population of 25,000 or more but less than 500,000 to enter into a contract for the purpose declared in those sections without submitting a proposition for the approval of the contract to the electors of the city.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 135

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 135 heading)
DIVISION 135. JOINT ACQUISITION AND OPERATION
OF WATER SUPPLY AND WATERWORKS

65 ILCS 5/11-135-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-135-1)
    Sec. 11-135-1. Any 2 or more municipalities, except cities of 500,000 or more inhabitants, may acquire either by purchase or construction a waterworks system or a common source of supply of water, or both, and may operate jointly a waterworks system or a common source of supply of water, or both, and improve and extend the same, as provided in this Division 135. The corporate authorities of the specified municipalities desiring to avail themselves of the provisions of this Division 135 shall adopt a resolution or ordinance determining and electing to acquire and operate jointly a waterworks system or a common source of supply of water or both, as the case may be. Such resolution or ordinance may be rescinded at any time prior to the issuance and sale of revenue bonds and after the rescinding municipality has no outstanding obligation to pay a proportionate share of the costs of development, construction or operation.
    Any municipality adopting a resolution or ordinance to acquire and operate jointly a waterworks system or a common source of supply of water, or both, as the case may be, under the provisions of this Division 135, is authorized from time to time to pay, to advance or to obligate itself to the Commission, to bear a proportionate share of the development costs of any project proposed by the Commission including plans, feasibility reports and engineering even though the project is never constructed or water is never supplied by the Commission to such municipality.
    Whenever any municipality determines to pay, to advance or to obligate itself for its proportionate share of development costs as above provided, it shall adopt an ordinance declaring its intention to do so, fix the maximum amount of its share of the cost it proposes to pay, to advance or to obligate itself for, and the period over which it proposes to pay its obligation (not exceeding 5 years) and the maximum amount to be paid annually, if such obligation is to be paid in installments. The time of payment of any such installment obligation may be extended for a period of not exceeding five years from the final maturity date of the original obligation.
    From and after such ordinance becomes effective, it shall be the duty of the municipality to include an amount sufficient to pay the annual installments of its obligation each year in the next succeeding appropriation ordinances. No prior appropriation shall be required for a municipality to authorize the payments, advances or obligations herein provided for.
    Whenever any municipality has obligated itself for development costs as herein provided and after the effective date of the ordinance under which it obligated itself for a specific amount for development costs of a project and after approval of such obligation by the Commission, the Commission is authorized to borrow funds temporarily for payment of such development costs in advance of permanent financing. The Commission may from time to time and pursuant to an appropriate resolution borrow money and issue its interim notes to evidence borrowings for such purpose, including all necessary and incidental expenses in connection therewith.
    Any resolution authorizing the issuance of such notes shall describe the project and the development costs to be undertaken, specify the principal amount, rate of interest as authorized under Section 2 of "An Act to authorize public corporations to issue bonds, other evidences of indebtedness and tax anticipation warrants subject to interest rate limitations set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as now or hereafter amended, and the maturity date which shall coincide with the due date of the obligations or the installments thereof incurred by the respective municipalities pursuant to this Section not, however, to exceed 5 years from date.
    Contemporaneously with the issuance as provided by this Division of revenue bonds, all outstanding interim notes issued for development costs of a project though they have not then matured shall be paid, both principal and interest to date of payment, from funds derived from the sale of revenue bonds for the permanent financing of any such project for which interim notes may have been issued and such interim notes shall be surrendered and cancelled.
    Any municipality adopting a resolution or ordinance to acquire and operate jointly a waterworks system or a common source of supply of water, or both, as the case may be, under the provisions of this Division 135 is further authorized from time to time, to pay, to advance or to obligate itself to the Commission to bear, a proportionate share of the construction and operating costs of any project proposed by the Commission.
    Whenever a municipality determines to pay, to advance or to obligate itself for its proportionate share of construction or operating costs as above provided, it shall adopt an ordinance declaring its intention to do so, fix the maximum amount of its share of the cost it proposes to pay, to advance or to obligate itself for, and the period over which it proposes to pay its obligation and the maximum amount to be paid annually, if such obligation is to be paid in installments. From and after such ordinance becomes effective, it shall be the duty of the municipality to include an amount sufficient to pay the annual installments of its obligation each year in the next succeeding appropriation ordinances. No prior appropriation shall be required for a municipality to authorize the payments, advances or obligations herein provided for.
    Whenever any municipality has paid, advanced or obligated itself for development, construction or operating costs as herein provided, the Commission is authorized to contract with such municipality, on such terms as may be agreed, for the repayment to such municipality by the Commission of any payment or advance made by such municipality to the Commission to charge, in addition to all other charges and rates authorized under the provisions of this Division, such rates and charges for water sold by the Commission as shall be necessary to provide for such repayment. In addition, any payment or advance of such costs made by a municipality pursuant to this Section may be repaid by the Commission to the municipality from the proceeds of revenue bonds authorized to be issued by the Commission pursuant to this Division 135.
(Source: P.A. 82-783.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-135-2)
    Sec. 11-135-2. Upon the adoption of such an ordinance or resolution by the corporate authorities of any such municipality, the mayor or president, with the approval of the corporate authorities, shall appoint a commissioner. If under Section 11-135-3 a water commission meets the participatory requirements, that water commission shall appoint a commissioner. The commissioners so appointed by each of such municipalities and participatory water commissions together with a like commissioner appointed by the presiding officer of the county board with the advice and consent of the county board of the county in which the major part of the works of the water commission are, or are to be, located, shall constitute a commission and public corporation with the powers and duties specified in this Division 135. The corporate name of the commission shall be "(here insert an appropriate name indicative of the area) Water Commission" and as such the Commission may contract and be contracted with, and sue and be sued.
    The commissioners so appointed shall serve for a term of 6 years, or until their successors have been appointed and have qualified in the same manner as the original appointments, except that the commissioners first appointed shall determine by lot at their first meeting the respective commissioners whose terms shall be for 2, 4 and 6 years from the date of that meeting. Each commissioner appointed by a mayor or president shall be an elector or the chief administrator of the municipality for which he acts as commissioner, and the commissioner appointed by the presiding officer of the county board shall be an elector of the county in which the major works of the water commission are, or are to be, located. Any commissioner so appointed may be a member of the governing board or officer or employee of the municipality or county from which the appointment is made. A commissioner is eligible for reappointment upon the expiration of his term. A vacancy shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term of the person who has ceased to hold office by the mayor, president or county board presiding officer who initially made such appointment in the same manner as the original appointment. Each commissioner shall receive the same compensation, as determined by the appointing authority, which shall not be more than $2,000 per year, except that no commissioner who is a member of the governing board or officer of the municipality or county from which the appointment is made may receive any compensation for serving as commissioner. Each commissioner shall furnish a bond for the faithful performance of his official duties. This bond shall not be less than $5,000 and its costs shall be paid by the commission.
    Each commissioner may be removed for any cause for which any other municipal officer may be removed. No commissioner, or employee of the commission, and no mayor, or president, or other member of the corporate authorities, or any employee of any of the municipalities, shall be interested directly or indirectly in any contract or job of work or materials, or the profits thereof, or services to be performed for or by the commission.
    A violation of any of the foregoing provisions of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. A conviction is cause for the removal of a person from his office or employment.
(Source: P.A. 90-517, eff. 8-22-97; 91-659, eff. 12-22-99.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-135-3)
    Sec. 11-135-3. Such a commission shall organize by appointing a chairman from its own members and a clerk and treasurer, who need not be commissioners. It shall adopt its own rules of procedure and provide for its meetings. The commission has full and complete supervision, management, and control of the waterworks system, or the common source of supply of water, or both, as provided in the ordinances or resolutions for acquiring and operating the same, and in their maintenance, operation, and extension. The commission is authorized to contract with the municipalities which established the commission for a supply of water to those municipalities, for a period not exceeding 50 years, and the corporate authorities of those municipalities are authorized to enter into contracts with the commission.
    The commission is authorized to develop, promote and provide for recreational facilities on property acquired in and for the operation of its common source of supply of water and to include reasonable charges for such recreational facilities as part of the cost of operation and maintenance of the waterworks system.
    Any 2 or more water commissions organized under this Division 135 may, by resolution adopted by each commission and ratified by the corporate authorities of each of the municipalities comprising each of the water commissions agree to the joint purchase, construction, operation, improvement or extension, or any combination thereof, of either or both a waterworks system and a common source of supply of water for those commissions. When such an agreement has been executed, the water commissions entering into that agreement may jointly issue revenue bonds for the projects subject to the agreement in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as are provided in this Division 135 in the case of an individual water commission.
    Any additional municipality or water commission may join and become a part of the system provided for in this Division 135 in the same manner as if participating at the time of formation if approved by majority vote of the water commissioners and such approval is ratified by resolution of the corporate authorities of a majority of the municipalities or water commissions constituting the commission; except that if a system is composed of two municipalities, only the approval of a majority of the water commissioners is required to accept an additional municipality or water commission to the system. If a municipality or water commission has been a continuous customer of the same water commission for a minimum of 20 years, receives at least 90% of its water from the water commission, and the population of the municipality or water commission exceeds 20% of the population of the then current member municipalities in the water commission, that municipality or water commission shall become a part of the system. In such event the name of the water commission may be changed either to include the joining municipality's or water commission's name or to provide another name that is indicative of the area. The membership of the water commission shall be enlarged to include a member from such joining municipality or water commission.
(Source: P.A. 91-659, eff. 12-22-99.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135-3.5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135-3.5)
    Sec. 11-135-3.5. Additional powers. In addition to any other powers set forth in this Division, a water commission organized under this Division has the following powers:
        (1) The power to enter into intergovernmental police
    
assistance agreements with any municipality or county.
        (2) The power to enter into intergovernmental
    
agreements with any unit of local government in order to carry out the purposes for which the commission was formed.
(Source: P.A. 94-123, eff. 1-1-06.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-135-4)
    Sec. 11-135-4. A commission may from time to time issue its revenue bonds in such principal amounts as the commission shall deem necessary to provide sufficient funds to carry out any of its corporate purposes and powers, including, without limitation, developing, acquiring, constructing, extending or improving a waterworks system or common source of supply of water, or any combination thereof, the funding or refunding of the principal of, redemption premium, if any, and interest on, any bonds issued by it whether or not such bonds or interest to be funded or refunded have or have not become due, the payment of engineering, legal and other expenses, together with interest to a date one year subsequent to the estimated date of completion of the project, the establishment or increase of reserves to secure or to pay such bonds and interest thereon, the providing of working capital and the payment of all other costs or expenses of the commission incident to and necessary or convenient to carry out its corporate purposes and powers. These bonds shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the laws of this State and shall not constitute indebtedness of any of the municipalities constituting the commission.
    Every issue of bonds of such commission shall be payable out of the revenues to be derived pursuant to contracts with the specified municipalities and participating water commissions or by virtue of the operation of any properties acquired or to be acquired or constructed. A commission may issue such types of bonds as it may determine, including bonds as to which the principal and interest are payable exclusively from the revenues from one or more projects, or from an interest therein or a right to the products and services thereof, or from one or more revenue producing contracts made by the commission, or its revenues generally. Any such bonds may be additionally secured by a pledge of any grant, subsidy, or contribution from the United States, the State of Illinois, or any unit of local government, or any combination thereof.
    Before the treasurer of the commission is entitled to receive the proceeds of the sale of such a bond issue, he shall supply a corporate surety bond in an amount equivalent to the amount of funds to be derived from the sale of the bonds, and, in addition thereto, he shall supply a separate corporate surety bond for the faithful accounting of any funds that may come into his possession in an amount equal to the amount of funds likely to come into his hands in any one year from the revenue to be derived from the operation of any of the properties of the commission. The cost of these surety bonds shall be paid by the commission.
    The revenue bonds shall be issued pursuant to an ordinance or resolution and may be issued in one or more series, and shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times within the estimated period of usefulness of the project involved and in any event not more than 50 years from the date thereof, bear interest at such rate or rates as authorized under Section 2 of "An Act to authorize public corporations to issue bonds, other evidences of indebtedness and tax anticipation warrants subject to interest rate limitations set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as now or hereafter amended, which rates may be fixed or variable, be in such denominations, be in such form, either coupon or registered, carry such conversion, registration, and exchange privileges, have such rank or priority, be executed in such manner, be payable in such medium of payment at such place or places within or without the State of Illinois, be subject to such terms of redemption with or without premium, and contain or be subject to such other terms as the ordinance or resolution may provide, and shall not be restricted by the provisions of any other law limiting the amounts, maturities, interest rates, or other terms of obligations of public agencies or private persons. The bonds shall be sold in such manner as the commission shall determine, at private or public sale. It shall not be necessary that the ordinance or resolution refer to plans and specifications nor that there be on file for public inspection prior to the adoption of such ordinance detailed plans and specifications of the project. This ordinance or resolution may contain such covenants and restrictions in relation to the operation of the properties under the control of the commission and the issuance of additional revenue bonds thereafter as may be deemed necessary or advisable for the assurance of payment of the bonds thereby authorized and as may be thereafter issued. It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that it does not constitute an indebtedness of any municipality represented by the commission within the meaning of any statutory or constitutional limitation. Upon the issuance of revenue bonds, the revenue of the commission derived pursuant to contracts entered into for the sale of water to the specified municipalities and from the operation of its properties, shall be accounted for as provided in the ordinance or resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds. Any commission created under the provisions of this Division 135 may also issue new bonds for the purpose of providing funds for the payment of unpaid bonds in accordance with the procedure prescribed by this Division 135.
    The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975 and 1981 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 91-659, eff. 12-22-99.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135-4.5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135-4.5)
    Sec. 11-135-4.5. Alternate Bonds. From time to time, a commission may, after meeting all of the conditions set forth in Section 15 of the Local Government Debt Reform Act, issue alternate bonds as authorized under Section 15 of the Local Government Debt Reform Act.
(Source: P.A. 96-907, eff. 6-7-10.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-135-5)
    Sec. 11-135-5. Whenever bonds are issued under this Division 135 the revenue received from the operation of the properties under the control of the commission shall be set aside as collected and deposited in a separate fund to be used only (1) in paying the cost of the operation and maintenance of those properties, (2) in providing an adequate depreciation fund, (3) in paying the principal of and interest upon the revenue bonds issued by the commission, as provided by this Division 135, (4) to comply with the covenants of the ordinance or resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds, and (5) to carry out the corporate purposes and powers of the commission.
    In case the commission has charge of the operation of a complete waterworks system, including the distribution mains, the commission shall establish rates and charges for water which shall be sufficient at all times to pay the cost of operation and maintenance, to provide an adequate depreciation fund, to pay the principal of and interest upon all revenue bonds issued as provided by this Division 135, to comply with the covenants of the ordinance or resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds, and to carry out the corporate purposes and powers of the commission. Charges and rates shall be established, revised, and maintained by ordinance and become payable as the commission may determine by ordinance.
    In case the commission has charge of the operation of a common source of supply of water, the municipalities represented by the commission shall contract with the commission for water. These municipalities shall establish such charges and rates for water supplied by them to consumers as will be sufficient at all times (1) to pay the cost of operation and maintenance of the respective waterworks systems (or waterworks and sewerage systems, where combined) of the municipalities, (2) to provide an adequate depreciation fund therefor, (3) to pay the principal of and interest on all revenue bonds of the municipalities payable from the revenues of the waterworks system (or combined waterworks and sewerage system), and (4) to pay the charges and rates established by the commission for the sale of water by the commission to those municipalities. The commission shall establish such charges and rates for water supplied to those municipalities as will be sufficient at all times (1) to pay the cost of operation and maintenance of the common source of supply of water, (2) to provide an adequate depreciation fund therefor, (3) to pay the principal of and interest on the revenue bonds issued by the commission, (4) to comply with the covenants of the ordinance or resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds, and (5) to carry out the corporate purposes and powers of the commission, under the provisions of this Division 135. Contracts entered into between the commission and the specified municipalities shall include covenants for the establishment of rates and charges as provided in this section.
    Municipality contributions to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, by commissions created under this Division 135 which have been included under that Fund, shall be considered a cost of operation and maintenance for the purposes of this Section.
    Any holder of a bond or of any of its coupons, issued under this Division 135, in any civil action, mandamus, or other proceeding, may enforce and compel performance of all duties required by this Division 135 to be performed by such a commission or by any of the municipalities, including the making of rates and charges, the collecting of sufficient revenue, and the application thereof, as provided in this Division 135.
    All contracts for the construction of a waterworks system or of a common source of supply of water, or both, to be let by such a commission, shall be entered into only after advertising for bids, pursuant to a resolution to be adopted for that purpose by the commission. A notice inviting bids shall be published in a newspaper published and having a general circulation in the county or counties in which the municipalities represented by the commission are located, not more than 30 nor less than 15 days in advance of the receipt of the bids. The notice shall be published at least twice. In the resolution directing the advertising for bids the commission also shall establish all requirements necessary for the bidding, for the awarding of contracts, and for the approval of contractors' faithful performance bonds.
(Source: P.A. 82-641.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-135-6)
    Sec. 11-135-6. Whenever such commission shall pass an ordinance for the construction or acquisition of any waterworks properties, or improvements or extension or mains, pumping stations, reservoirs or other appurtenances thereto, which such commission is authorized to make, the making of which will require that private property be taken or damaged, such commission may cause compensation therefor to be ascertained and may condemn and acquire possession thereof in the same manner as nearly as may be, as provided for the exercise of the right of eminent domain under the Eminent Domain Act. However, proceedings to ascertain the compensation to be paid for taking or damaging private property shall in all cases be instituted in the circuit court of the county where the property sought to be taken or damaged is situated.
    In addition, when a Water Commission created under the Water Commission Act of 1985, as amended, requires that public property be taken or damaged for the purposes specified above, such commission may condemn and acquire possession of public property and cause compensation for such public property to be ascertained in the same manner provided for the exercise of the right of eminent domain under the Eminent Domain Act, during such time as the Commission has the power to initiate action in the manner provided by Article 20 of the Eminent Domain Act (quick-take procedure).
    In the event a Commission created under the Water Commission Act of 1985 shall determine that negotiations for the acquisition of property or easements for making any improvement which such Commission is authorized to make have proven unsuccessful and the Commission shall have by resolution adopted a schedule or plan of operation for the execution of the project and therein made a finding that it is necessary to take such property or easements immediately or at some specified later date in order to comply with the schedule, the Commission may commence proceedings to acquire such property or easements in the same manner provided in Article 20 of the Eminent Domain Act (quick-take procedure); except that if the property or easement is located in a municipality having more than 2,000,000 inhabitants, the Commission may not commence such proceedings until the acquisition has been approved by ordinance of the corporate authorities of the municipality.
    Any commission has the power to acquire, hold, sell, lease as lessor or lessee, transfer or dispose of real or personal property, or interest therein, as it deems appropriate in the exercise of its powers for its lawful purposes. When, in the opinion of a commission, real estate owned by it, however acquired, is no longer necessary, appropriate, required for the use of, profitable to, or for best interest of the commission, such commission may, by resolution, lease such surplus real estate for a period not to exceed 99 years, or sell such surplus real estate, in accordance with procedures adopted by resolution by such commission.
(Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-135-7)
    Sec. 11-135-7. Such commission may construct, maintain, alter and extend its water mains as a proper use of highways along, upon, under and across any highway, street, alley or public ground in the state, including highways within a municipality, but so as not to inconvenience the public use thereof, and such commission may construct, maintain and operate any conduit or conduits, water pipe or pipes, wholly or partially buried or otherwise in, upon and along any of the lands owned by the State of Illinois and under any of the public waters therein. However, the right, permission and authority hereby created shall be subject to all public rights of commerce and navigation and the authority of the United States in behalf of such public rights and also the laws of the State of Illinois to regulate and control the same. Notice shall be given to the highway authorities of any municipality, county, township, road district or township district in which such highway, street or public way may be situated at least 60 days before any construction or installation work in such highway or street shall commence. All laws and ordinances pertaining to such work for the protection of the public and of public property shall be complied with except that no fee may be charged such commission for the construction or installation of such facilities in such public places.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-135-8)
    Sec. 11-135-8. Such commission shall have the right to supply water to any municipality, political subdivision, private person or corporation, in addition to the municipalities which have formed the commission, and to construct water transmission and distribution lines within a radius of 25 miles outside the corporate limits of member municipalities for the purpose of furnishing water to any additional entities which contract with the commission for a supply of water, upon such payment, terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed upon. In addition to the foregoing powers, if there is any municipality within a radius of 25 miles of the corporate limits of the commission which desires not to own or operate a waterworks system, and such municipality adopts an ordinance requesting the Commission to supply water for public and domestic use within such municipality, then any such commission may, when determined by the Commissioners to be in the public interest and necessary for the protection of the public health or in the best interest of the Commission or its environs, enter into and perform contracts, whether long term or short term, with any such municipality, to acquire, construct and operate and maintain its waterworks properties within the corporate limits of such municipality for the purpose of supplying water for public and domestic use to the inhabitants thereof.
    Such commission shall have the power to contract with any person, corporation or political subdivision or any municipal corporation or other agency for a supply of water, or to supply water to such person, corporation, municipal corporation or political subdivision. Any such contract made by a commission for a supply of water may contain provisions whereby the commission is obligated to pay for such supply of water without setoff or counterclaim and irrespective of whether such supply of water is ever furnished, made available or delivered to the commission or whether any project for the supply of water contemplated by any such contract is completed, operable or operating and notwithstanding any suspension, interruption, interference, reduction or curtailment of the supply of water from such project. Any such contract may provide that if one or more of the other purchasers defaults in the payment of its obligations under such contract or similar contract made with the supplier of the water, one or more of the remaining purchasers party to such contract or such similar contract shall be required to pay for all or a portion of the obligations of the defaulting purchasers. Any such contract entered into to supply water to a municipal corporation or political subdivision shall provide that the payments to be made thereunder shall be solely from the revenues to be derived by such municipality or political subdivision from the operation of the waterworks system of such municipality or political subdivision, and said contract shall be a continuing, valid and binding obligation of the municipality or political subdivision, payable from such revenues for such period of years, not to exceed 40, as may be provided in such contract. Any such contract shall not be a debt within the meaning of any statutory or constitutional limitations.
    No prior appropriation shall be required before entering into such contract, and no appropriation shall be required to authorize payments to be made under the terms of any such contract, notwithstanding any provision of this Code to the contrary.
    The changes in this Section made by this amendatory Act of 1984 are intended to be declarative of existing law.
(Source: P.A. 83-1123.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-135-9)
    Sec. 11-135-9. Whenever a water commission has been constituted pursuant to this Division 135, was functioning as such on July 21, 1959, and thereafter continued to exercise the powers conferred on it at the time it was so constituted, such commission is a valid public corporation, and all acts performed by or on behalf of such commission, or its officers or employees are valid.
    In all cases where a municipality which has adopted a resolution or ordinance to acquire and operate jointly a waterworks system or a common source of supply of water, or both, as the case may be, under the provisions of this Division 135, thereby becoming a member of a water commission, has heretofore adopted an ordinance repealing the aforesaid resolution or ordinance and declaring the termination of membership and withdrawal of such municipality from said water commission; and the said water commission has not at the time of such ordinance acquired a waterworks system or common source of supply of water, as the case may be; and the said water commission duly adopts a resolution finding that the withdrawal of such municipality will not burden or adversely affect the remaining members of said water commission in their efforts to acquire and operate jointly a waterworks system or a common source of supply of water or both, as the case may be, and consenting to the withdrawal of such municipality, each such resolution is hereby made a legal and valid consent to the withdrawal of such municipality from the said water commission and such withdrawal is hereby declared legal and valid and effective, and such municipality is hereby declared legally and validly withdrawn from the said water commission and no longer a member or a part of the system and all such water commissions are hereby declared legally and validly organized and established water commissions, and valid and existing water commissions and public corporations under the provisions of Division 135, notwithstanding any such withdrawal.
    All actions taken prior to the effective date of this Act by any water commission which has heretofore consented to the withdrawal of one or more of its members in accordance with the procedures described herein, which actions were otherwise valid but for the invalidating effect of the membership or withdrawal from membership of the withdrawing community or communities upon any quorum, voting or other requirement based upon the number of commissioners or commission members, are hereby declared effective, legal and valid, notwithstanding any lack of compliance with any such quorum, voting or other requirement imposed by law or by the rules of the said commission.
(Source: P.A. 82-641.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-135-10)
    Sec. 11-135-10. The provisions of this Division 135 are subject to the terms and provisions of the Water Commission Act of 1985, as now or hereafter amended.
(Source: P.A. 84-1308.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 135.5

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 135.5 heading)
DIVISION 135.5. REGIONAL WATER COMMISSIONS
(Source: P.A. 102-684, eff. 12-16-21.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-1)
    Sec. 11-135.5-1. References to Division. This Division may be referred to as the Regional Water Commissions Act.
(Source: P.A. 102-684, eff. 12-16-21.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-5)
    Sec. 11-135.5-5. Findings. The General Assembly finds that:
        (1) It is necessary and in the public interest to
    
help assure a sufficient and economic supply of a source of water of suitable quality within those areas of this State that are dependent on ground water supply from portions of the Cambrian-Ordovician aquifer as well as shallow aquifers, and where those aquifers are expected not to be able to provide a sufficient supply of water or water of suitable quality to one or more municipalities which may be located in more than a single county, and where, because of economic development and population growth and proximity to large urban centers, the health, safety, and welfare of the residents is threatened by the continuing reduction in the amount of ground water and quality of ground water that can be obtained from the aquifers.
        (2) Because of a need to provide such municipalities
    
a continuing, available, and adequate source and supply of water on an economically viable basis, it is necessary and desirable to establish a different structure for municipalities in the affected region to jointly establish a source of water supply and the necessary waterworks and other supporting facilities as needed to provide a reliable, sustainable, and high-quality source of water on a cost-effective basis.
        (3) It is not the intent of the General Assembly to
    
interfere with the structure and operation of other water commissions and county water commissions already existing around the State on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly or to interfere with the power of municipalities to provide for the retail distribution of water to its residents or the customers of its water systems.
        (4) It is in the State's best interest to provide for
    
a sufficient and economic supply of water to such areas.
(Source: P.A. 102-684, eff. 12-16-21.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-7)
    Sec. 11-135.5-7. Definitions. As used in this Division:
    "Design-build" means a delivery system that provides responsibility within a single contract for the furnishing of architecture, engineering, land surveying, and related services as required and the labor, materials, equipment, and other construction services for the project.
    "Design-build contract" means a contract for a public project under this Division between a commission and a design-build entity to furnish: architecture, engineering, land surveying, public art or interpretive exhibits, and related services, as required; and the labor, materials, equipment, and other construction services for the project.
    "Design-build entity" means any individual, sole proprietorship, firm, partnership, joint venture, corporation, professional corporation, or other entity that proposes to design and construct any public project under this Division.
    "Design professional" means any individual, sole proprietorship, firm, partnership, joint venture, corporation, professional corporation, or other entity that offers services under the Illinois Architecture Practice Act of 1989, the Professional Engineering Practice Act of 1989, the Structural Engineering Practice Act of 1989, or the Illinois Professional Land Surveyor Act of 1989.
    "Evaluation criteria" means the requirements for the separate phases of the selection process as defined in this Division and may include the specialized experience, technical qualifications and competence, capacity to perform, past performance, experience with similar projects, assignment of personnel to the project, and other appropriate factors.
    "Proposal" means the offer to enter into a design-build contract as submitted by a design-build entity in accordance with this Division.
    "Request for proposal" means the document used by the commission to solicit proposals for a design-build contract.
    "Scope and performance criteria" means the requirements for the commission project, including, but not limited to, the intended usage, capacity, size, scope, quality and performance standards, life-cycle costs, and other programmatic criteria that are expressed in performance-oriented and quantifiable specifications and drawings that can be reasonably inferred and are suited to allow a design-build entity to develop a proposal.
(Source: P.A. 102-1134, eff. 2-10-23.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-10)
    Sec. 11-135.5-10. Regional water commissions. Municipalities may enter into joint efforts to acquire, develop, and operate a waterworks system or a common source of supply of water, or both, through intergovernmental cooperation in a regional water commission as provided in this Division.
(Source: P.A. 102-684, eff. 12-16-21.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-15

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-15)
    Sec. 11-135.5-15. Establishment of commission; members; initial costs and funding.
    (a) Establishment of commission. Two or more municipalities, at least one of which is located in whole or in part in the county of Cook, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, or Will and has 140,000 or more inhabitants at the time of establishment of a regional water commission, excluding cities of 500,000 or more inhabitants, may acquire, either by purchase or construction, a waterworks system or a common source of supply of water, or both, and may operate jointly a waterworks system or a common source of supply of water, or both, and improve and extend the same, as provided in this Division. The municipality meeting the requirement to have 140,000 or more inhabitants as required by this paragraph must have attained that population as of December 16, 2021 (the effective date of Public Act 102-684).
    The corporate authorities of the municipalities desiring to avail themselves of the provisions of this Division shall establish a regional water commission by adopting an ordinance determining and electing to acquire and operate jointly a waterworks system or a common source of supply of water, or both, as the case may be, and approving an intergovernmental agreement among the municipalities establishing the regional water commission. This agreement may be amended at any time upon the adoption, by the corporate authorities of all member municipalities, of ordinances approving the amendment to the agreement.
    (b) Addition or withdrawal of members; dissolution. The agreement may provide for additional municipalities to join the commission upon adoption of an ordinance by the corporate authorities of the joining municipality and, upon such consents, conditions, and approvals of the board of commissioners and of existing member municipalities as shall be provided in the agreement. The agreement shall provide the manner and terms on which a municipality may withdraw from membership in the commission and on which the commission may terminate and dissolve in whole or in part.
    (c) Filing of agreement. Promptly upon entering into the agreement or any amendment to it, a copy of such agreement or amendment shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State. Promptly upon the addition or withdrawal of a municipality, or, upon the dissolution of the commission, that fact shall be certified by an officer of the commission to the Secretary of State.
    (d) Development costs. A municipality whose corporate authorities adopted an ordinance and approved an intergovernmental agreement to acquire and operate jointly a waterworks system or a common source of supply of water, or both, as the case may be, under the provisions of this Division, may from time to time pay, advance, or obligate itself to the commission to bear a proportionate share of the development costs, including principal and interest, of any project proposed by the commission, including plans, feasibility reports, and engineering, even if the project is never constructed or water is never supplied by the commission to such municipality.
    Whenever the corporate authorities of a municipality determine that the municipality will pay, advance, or be obligated for its proportionate share of development costs as provided in this subsection, they shall adopt an ordinance declaring their intention that the municipality will do so, fix the maximum amount of the municipality's share of the cost the municipality proposes to pay or that the municipality will advance or to obligate the municipality for, and fix the period over which it is proposed to pay the obligation (not exceeding 10 years), if such obligation is to be paid in installments. The time of payment of any such installment obligation may be extended for a period not exceeding 10 years from the final maturity date of the original obligation. On and after the date such ordinance becomes effective, the municipality shall include an amount sufficient to pay the annual installments of its obligation each year in the next succeeding appropriation ordinances. The commission may require that if any such municipality whose corporate authorities determined to pay, to advance, or to obligate the municipality to the commission for development costs defaults in such payments, advances, or obligations, then the remaining municipalities whose corporate authorities have determined to pay, to advance, or to obligate the respective municipalities to the commission for development costs will be required to pay for all or a portion of the payments, advances by, or obligations of the defaulting municipality. No prior appropriation shall be required for the corporate authorities of a municipality to authorize the payments, advances, or obligations herein provided for.
    Whenever the corporate authorities of a municipality have obligated the municipality for development costs as herein provided and after the effective date of the ordinance under which the municipality became obligated for a specific amount for development costs of a project and after approval of such obligation by the commission, the commission is authorized to borrow funds temporarily for payment of such development costs in advance of permanent financing. The commission may from time to time and pursuant to an appropriate ordinance or resolution borrow money and issue its interim notes to evidence borrowings for such purpose, including all necessary and incidental expenses in connection therewith.
    An ordinance or resolution authorizing the issuance of such notes shall describe the project and the development costs to be undertaken and specify the principal amount, rate of interest as authorized under Section 2 of the Bond Authorization Act, and the maturity date, which shall coincide with the due date of the obligations or the installments thereof incurred by the respective municipalities pursuant to this Section not, however, to exceed 10 years from date.
    Contemporaneously with the issuance of revenue bonds under Section 11-135.5-30, all outstanding interim notes issued for development costs of a project though they have not then matured shall be paid, both principal and interest to date of payment, from funds derived from the sale of revenue bonds for the permanent financing of any such project for which interim notes may have been issued and such interim notes shall be surrendered and cancelled, or, in the alternative, the commission may determine to pay such interim notes out of receipts from other sources available to the commission, including grants and loans.
    Whenever a member municipality has incurred development costs for a project and has advanced funds or otherwise obligated itself for the payment of such costs, the commission is authorized to accept assignment of such debt instruments and the payment obligations thereunder and to thereafter make all necessary payments to meet such obligations out of receipts from other sources available to the commission, including grants and loans, or provide for credits against amounts otherwise due to the commission from the municipality, including interest on the amounts due.
    As used in this subsection, "development costs" means the costs of development of a project, including debt incurred and principal and interest payments, whether incurred by the commission or a member municipality.
    (e) Construction and operating costs. A municipality, the corporate authorities of which adopted an ordinance and approved an intergovernmental agreement to acquire and operate jointly a waterworks system or a common source of supply of water, or both, as the case may be, under the provisions of this Division, may from time to time pay, advance, or obligate itself to the commission to bear a proportionate share of the construction and operating costs of any project proposed by the commission.
    Whenever the corporate authorities of a municipality determine that the municipality will pay, advance, or be obligated for its proportionate share of construction or operating costs as above provided, they shall adopt an ordinance declaring their intention to do so, fix the maximum amount of the municipality's share of the cost it proposes to pay, to advance, or to obligate itself for, and fix the period over which it is proposed to pay the obligation, if such obligation is to be paid in installments. On and after the date such ordinance becomes effective, the municipality shall include an amount sufficient to pay the annual installments of its obligation each year in the next succeeding appropriation ordinances. The commission may require that if any such municipality whose corporate authorities determined that the municipality will pay, advance, or be obligated to the commission for construction or operating costs defaults in such payments, advances, or obligations, then the remaining municipalities whose corporate authorities have determined that the municipality will pay, advance, or be obligated to the commission for construction or operating costs will be required to pay for all or a portion of the payments, advances by, or obligations of the defaulting municipality. No prior appropriation shall be required for the corporate authorities of a municipality to authorize the payments, advances, or obligations herein provided for.
    Whenever a municipality, through its corporate authorities, has paid, advanced, or obligated the municipality for development, construction, or operating costs as herein provided, the commission may contract with the municipality, on such terms as may be agreed, for the repayment to the municipality by the commission of any payment or advance made by the municipality to the commission and to charge, in addition to all other charges and rates authorized under this Division, such rates and charges for water sold by the commission as shall be necessary to provide for such repayment. In addition, any payment or advance of such costs made by a municipality pursuant to this Section may be repaid by the commission to the municipality: (i) from the proceeds of revenue bonds authorized to be issued by the commission pursuant to this Division; (ii) out of receipts from other sources available to the commission, including grants and loans; or (iii) by the commission providing credits against amounts otherwise due to the commission from the municipality, including interest on the amounts due.
    Whenever a member municipality has incurred construction and operating costs for a project and has advanced funds or otherwise obligated itself for the payment of such costs, the commission is authorized to accept assignment of such debt instruments and the payment obligations thereunder and to thereafter make all necessary payments to meet such obligations: (i) from the proceeds of revenue bonds authorized to be issued by the commission pursuant to this Division; (ii) out of receipts from other sources available to the commission, including grants and loans; or (iii) by the commission providing credits against amounts otherwise due to the commission from the municipality, including interest on the amounts due.
    As used in this subsection, "construction and operating costs" means the costs of construction and operation of a project, including debt incurred and principal and interest payments, whether incurred by the commission or a member municipality.
    (f) Commission facilities. A waterworks system or a common source of supply of water, or both, purchased or constructed by the commission: (1) may be located within or without the corporate limits of any member municipality; (2) may include, or may consist of, without limitation, facilities for receiving, storing, and transmitting water from any source for supplying water to member municipalities and other purchasers of water from the commission; and (3) may include, without limitation, facilities that are developed, acquired, constructed, extended, or improved by the commission that may at any time be owned by another unit of local government if such facilities will serve the waterworks system or provide a common source of supply of water for the commission.
(Source: P.A. 102-684, eff. 12-16-21; 102-1134, eff. 2-10-23.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-20

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-20)
    Sec. 11-135.5-20. Board of commissioners.
    (a) Appointment of commissioners. Upon the adoption of an ordinance and intergovernmental agreement by the corporate authorities of a municipality under this Division, the mayor or president, with the approval of the corporate authorities, shall appoint a commissioner.
    (b) Commission. The commissioners so appointed by each of the municipalities shall constitute a commission and a municipal corporation and a public body politic and corporate with the powers and duties specified in this Division. The corporate name of the commission and its duration shall be provided in the agreement, and in such name the commission may contract and be contracted with and sue and be sued. The commissioners shall be collectively referred to as a board of commissioners.
    (c) Term; qualifications; compensation; bonds. Each commissioner appointed by a mayor or president shall be the mayor or president or an elected member of the corporate authorities of the municipality from which the appointment is made. The agreement establishing the commission shall specify the period during which a commissioner shall hold office and may provide for the appointment of alternate commissioners from member municipalities. No commissioner may receive any compensation for serving as commissioner. Each commissioner shall furnish a bond for the faithful performance of that commissioner's official duties. This bond shall not be less than $5,000 and its costs shall be paid by the commission.
    (d) Removal; prohibited interests. Each commissioner may be removed by the corporate authorities of the municipality from which the commissioner was appointed for any cause for which any municipal officer may be removed. No commissioner or employee of the commission and no mayor, president, member of the corporate authorities, or employee of any of the municipalities shall be interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract or job of work or materials, or the profits thereof, or services to be performed for or by the commission.
    (e) Violations. A violation of this Section is a Class C misdemeanor. A conviction is cause for the removal of a person from office or employment.
(Source: P.A. 102-684, eff. 12-16-21.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-25

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-25)
    Sec. 11-135.5-25. Board organization and powers.
    (a) Organization of board. A commission shall organize by electing a chair from among its own members and shall elect persons, who need not be commissioners, to such other offices as shall be designated in the agreement. It shall adopt its own bylaws, rules, and regulations and provide for its meetings. The commission has full and complete supervision, management, and control of the waterworks system or the common source of supply of water, or both, as provided in the agreement and ordinances for acquiring and operating the same, and in their maintenance, operation, and extension. The board of commissioners shall determine the general policy of the commission, shall approve the annual budget, shall make all appropriations (which may include appropriations made at any time in addition to those made in any annual appropriation document), shall approve all contracts for the purchase or sale of water, shall adopt ordinances or resolutions providing for the issuance of bonds or notes by the commission, shall adopt its bylaws, rules, and regulations, and shall have such other powers and duties as may be prescribed in the agreement. Such agreement may further specify the voting and approval requirements for actions regarding the commission's powers and duties, including those powers and actions of the commission which shall be authorized only upon votes of greater than a majority of all commissioners or only upon consents of the corporate authorities of a certain number of member municipalities, or both.
    The agreement may provide for the establishment of a technical advisory committee to consist of a municipal employee member from each member municipality as designated by ordinance or other official action, from time to time by the corporate authorities of the member municipality, and having the qualifications as prescribed in the agreement, and also may provide for such functions and duties of the committee as will support the efficient administration and operation of the commission.
    The board of commissioners may establish other committees from time to time, consisting of either members of the board or members who are municipal employees from each member municipality, in order to support the efficient administration and operation of the commission.
    (b) Water contracts to acquire water supply. A commission may contract to acquire a supply of water on such terms and conditions as it finds in the best interests of the commission for a period not exceeding 101 years. The term of the water supply contract may, at the end of the initial or extended term, be extended by an amendment, renewal, or revision beyond 101 years by further agreement of the parties. A commission may contract with any person, corporation, political subdivision, municipal corporation, or other governmental or non-governmental entity for a supply of water, and any such political subdivision, municipal corporation, or other governmental entity is authorized to enter into such a contract with the commission. A commission may accept from a municipality that is a member of the commission the assignment of a contract to acquire a supply of water and to accept and perform the duties and obligations and make all payments required pursuant to such assigned contract.
    A contract made by or assigned to a commission for a supply of water may contain provisions whereby the commission is obligated to pay for such supply of water without setoff or counterclaim and irrespective of whether such supply of water is ever furnished, made available, or delivered to the commission or whether any project for the supply of water contemplated by the contract is completed, operable, or operating and notwithstanding any suspension, interruption, interference, reduction, or curtailment of the supply of water from such project.
    No prior appropriation shall be required before entering into or accepting assignment of such contract, and no appropriation shall be required to authorize payments to be made under the terms of the contract, notwithstanding any provision of this Code to the contrary. The contract shall not be a debt within the meaning of any statutory or constitutional limitations.
    (c) Water contracts to provide water supply to members. The commission is authorized to contract with the municipalities which established the commission, and with other municipalities that have become members pursuant to the process established in the intergovernmental agreement, for a supply of water to those municipalities, for a period not exceeding 101 years, and those municipalities are authorized to enter into such contracts with the commission. The term of the water supply contract may, at the end of the initial or extended term, be extended by an amendment, renewal, or revision beyond 101 years by further agreement of the parties.
    Any such contract made by a commission and any such municipalities to supply water may contain provisions whereby the purchasing municipality is obligated to pay for such supply of water without setoff or counterclaim and irrespective of whether such supply of water is ever furnished, made available, or delivered to the purchasing municipality or whether any project for the supply of water contemplated by any such contract is completed, operable, or operating and notwithstanding any suspension, interruption, interference, reduction, or curtailment of the supply of water from such project. Any such contract may provide that if one or more of the other purchasers' defaults in the payment of its obligations under the contract or similar contract made with the supplier of the water, the remaining purchasers party to such contract or such similar contract shall be required to pay for all or a portion of the obligations of the defaulting purchaser. Each municipality that enters into such a contract shall be obligated and have the duty to include an amount sufficient to pay the annual amount of its obligation each year in the next succeeding appropriation ordinances. No prior appropriation shall be required for a municipality to authorize the payments, advances, or obligations provided for in such contracts or this subsection.
    (d) Water contracts to provide water supply to nonmembers and extend system. A commission may supply water to and contract with a person, corporation, political subdivision, municipal corporation, or other governmental or non-governmental entity, in addition to the municipalities which have formed the commission and other municipalities that have become members pursuant to the process established in the intergovernmental agreement, and to construct water transmission and distribution lines within a radius of 25 miles outside the corporate limits of member municipalities for the purpose of furnishing water to any additional entities which contract with the commission for a supply of water, upon such payment, terms, and conditions as may be mutually agreed upon. Any such contract shall be a continuing, valid, and binding obligation of the purchaser for such period of years, not to exceed 40, as may be provided in such contract.
    Any such contract entered into to supply water to a municipal corporation or political subdivision shall provide that the payments to be made thereunder shall be from the revenues to be derived by such municipality or political subdivision from the operation of the waterworks system or combined waterworks and sewer system of such municipality or political subdivision or from receipts from other sources available to the municipality or political subdivision, including grants and loans. Any such contract made by a commission and a purchaser that is such a municipal corporation or political subdivision to supply water may contain provisions whereby the purchaser is obligated to pay for such supply of water without setoff or counterclaim and irrespective of whether such supply of water is ever furnished, made available, or delivered to the purchaser or whether any project for the supply of water contemplated by any such contract is completed, operable, or operating and notwithstanding any suspension, interruption, interference, reduction, or curtailment of the supply of water from such project. The contract may provide that, if one or more of the other purchasers defaults in the payment of its obligations under such contract or similar contract made with the supplier of the water, the remaining purchasers party to such contract or such similar contract shall be required to pay for all or a portion of the obligations of the defaulting purchaser. Each municipal corporation or political subdivision that enters into such a contract shall be obligated and have the duty to include an amount sufficient to pay the annual amount of its obligation each year in the next succeeding appropriation ordinances. No prior appropriation shall be required for a municipality or political subdivision to authorize the payments, advances, or obligations provided for in such contracts or this subsection. Any such contract shall not be a debt within the meaning of any statutory or constitutional limitations.
    (e) Additional powers. In addition to any other powers set forth in this Division and in the agreement, a commission has the following powers:
        (1) The power to enter into intergovernmental
    
police assistance agreements with any municipality or county.
        (2) The power to enter into intergovernmental
    
agreements with any unit of local government or other governmental entity in order to carry out the purposes for which the commission was formed.
(Source: P.A. 102-684, eff. 12-16-21; 102-1134, eff. 2-10-23.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-30

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-30)
    Sec. 11-135.5-30. Revenue bonds.
    (a) Revenue bonds; power; purposes. A commission may from time to time issue its revenue bonds in such principal amounts as the commission deems necessary to provide sufficient funds to carry out any of its corporate purposes and powers, including, without limitation: developing, acquiring, constructing, extending, or improving a waterworks system or common source of supply of water, or any combination thereof; the funding or refunding of the principal of, redemption premium on, if any, and interest on bonds issued by it, whether or not such bonds or interest to be funded or refunded have or have not become due; the payment of engineering, legal, and other expenses, together with interest to a date one year subsequent to the estimated date of completion of the project; the establishment or increase of reserves to secure or to pay such bonds and interest thereon; the providing of working capital; and the payment of all other costs or expenses of the commission incident to and necessary or convenient to carry out its corporate purposes and powers. These bonds shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the laws of this State and shall not constitute indebtedness of any of the municipalities constituting the commission.
    (b) Source of payment. Every issue of bonds of a commission shall be payable out of the revenues to be derived pursuant to contracts with the specified municipalities and other purchasers of water or by virtue of the operation of any properties acquired or to be acquired or constructed. A commission may issue such types of bonds as it determines, including bonds as to which the principal and interest are payable from the revenues from one or more projects, or from an interest therein or a right to the products and services thereof, or from one or more revenue producing contracts made by the commission, or its revenues generally. Any such bonds may be additionally secured by a pledge of any grant, subsidy, contribution, or other revenue source from the United States, the State of Illinois, or any unit of local government, or any combination thereof.
    (c) Receipt of funds by treasurer. Before the treasurer of the commission is entitled to receive the proceeds of the sale of such a bond issue, the treasurer shall supply a corporate surety bond in an amount equivalent to the amount of funds to be derived from the sale of the bonds, and, in addition thereto, the treasurer shall supply a separate corporate surety bond for the faithful accounting of any funds that may come into that individual's possession in an amount equal to the amount of funds likely to come into the treasurer's hands in any one year from the revenue to be derived from the operation of any of the properties of the commission. The cost of these surety bonds shall be paid by the commission. The requirement to supply corporate surety bonds under this subsection does not apply to the extent that the proceeds of the sale of the bonds and other funds are subject to the administration of the trustee pursuant to a trust indenture with a bank or trust company.
    (d) Approval process; terms. The revenue bonds shall be issued pursuant to an ordinance or resolution, or, in the alternative, pursuant to a master trust indenture as well as a supplemental trust indenture with each issuance, and may be issued in one or more series, and shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times within the estimated period of usefulness of the project involved and, in any event, not more than 50 years from the date thereof, bear interest at such rate or rates as authorized under Section 2 of the Bond Authorization Act, which rates may be fixed or variable, be in such denominations, be in such form, either coupon or registered, carry such conversion, registration, and exchange privileges, have such rank or priority, be executed in such manner, be payable in such medium of payment at such place or places within or without the State, be subject to such terms of redemption with or without premium, and contain or be subject to such other terms as the ordinance or resolution, or the master trust indenture or supplemental trust indenture or both, may provide, and shall not be restricted by the provisions of any other law limiting the amounts, maturities, interest rates, or other terms of obligations of public agencies or private persons. The master trust indenture and any supplemental trust indenture shall be entered into with a bank or trust company within or outside the State having trust powers and possessing capital and surplus of not less than $50,000,000. The bonds shall be sold in such manner as the commission shall determine, at private or public sale. It shall not be necessary that the ordinance or resolution, or the master trust indenture or supplemental trust indenture or both, refer to plans and specifications nor that there be on file for public inspection prior to the adoption of such ordinance or resolution, or the master trust indenture or supplemental trust indenture or both, detailed plans and specifications of the project. This ordinance or resolution, or the master trust indenture or supplemental trust indenture or both, may contain such covenants and restrictions in relation to the operation of the properties under the control of the commission and the issuance of additional revenue bonds thereafter as may be deemed necessary or advisable for the assurance of payment of the bonds thereby authorized and as may be thereafter issued. It shall be plainly stated on each bond that it does not constitute an indebtedness of any municipality represented by the commission within the meaning of any statutory or constitutional limitation. Upon the issuance of revenue bonds, the revenue of the commission derived pursuant to contracts entered into for the sale of water to the municipalities that have formed the commission and to other municipalities that have become members pursuant to the intergovernmental agreement, as well as contracts entered into with other persons, corporations, political subdivisions, municipal corporations, or other governmental or non-governmental entities and from the operation of its properties, shall be accounted for as provided in the ordinance or resolution, or the master trust indenture or supplemental trust indenture or both, authorizing the issuance of the bonds. Any commission created under the provisions of this Division may also issue bonds for the purpose of providing funds for the payment, refunding, or redemption of any of the commission's bonds or notes before, after, or at their maturity, including the payment of redemption premiums or interest accruing or to accrue on such bonds or notes being paid or redeemed, and for the payment of any installments of interest accrued or to accrue on any bond or note.
    (e) No limitation. The provisions of this Section are not a limit upon a municipality that is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 102-684, eff. 12-16-21.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-35

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-35)
    Sec. 11-135.5-35. Revenues; rates; costs; construction contracts.
    (a) Revenue fund. Whenever bonds are issued under this Division, the revenue received from the operation of the properties under the control of the commission shall be set aside as collected and deposited in a separate fund to be used only (1) in paying the cost of the operation and maintenance of those properties, (2) in providing an adequate depreciation fund, (3) in paying the principal of and interest upon the revenue bonds issued by the commission, as provided by this Division, (4) to comply with the covenants of the ordinance or resolution, or the master trust indenture or any applicable supplemental trust indenture or both, authorizing the issuance of such bonds, and (5) to carry out the corporate purposes and powers of the commission.
    (b) Rates and charges for waterworks system. If the commission has charge of the operation of a complete waterworks system, including the distribution mains, the commission shall establish rates and charges for water and the use of commission waterworks system facilities, which shall be sufficient at all times to pay the cost of operation and maintenance, to provide an adequate depreciation fund, to pay the principal of and interest upon all revenue bonds issued as provided by this Division, to comply with the covenants of the ordinance or resolution, or the master trust indenture or any applicable supplemental trust indenture or both, authorizing the issuance of such bonds, and to carry out the corporate purposes and powers of the commission. Charges and rates shall be established, revised, and maintained by ordinance and become payable as the commission may determine by ordinance.
    (c) Rates and charges for water source of supply. If the commission has charge of the operation of a common source of supply of water, the municipalities represented by the commission shall contract with the commission for water. These municipalities shall establish such charges and rates for water supplied by them to consumers as will be sufficient at all times (1) to pay the cost of operation and maintenance of the respective waterworks systems (or combined waterworks and sewerage systems) of the municipalities, (2) to provide an adequate depreciation fund therefor, (3) to pay the principal of and interest on all revenue bonds of the municipalities payable from the revenues of the waterworks system (or combined waterworks and sewerage system), and (4) to pay the charges and rates established by the commission for the sale of water by the commission to, and the use of commission waterworks system facilities by, those municipalities. The commission shall establish such charges and rates for water supplied to those municipalities and the use of commission waterworks system facilities as will be sufficient at all times (1) to pay the cost of operation and maintenance of the common source of supply of water, (2) to provide an adequate depreciation fund therefor, (3) to pay the principal of and interest on the revenue bonds issued by the commission, (4) to comply with the covenants of the ordinance or resolution, or the master trust indenture or any applicable supplemental trust indenture or both, authorizing the issuance of such bonds, and (5) to carry out the corporate purposes and powers of the commission, under the provisions of this Division. Contracts entered into between the commission and the specified municipalities shall include covenants for the establishment of rates and charges as provided in this Section.
    (d) Pension costs. Contributions to a retirement fund or other pension alternative authorized by the Illinois Pension Code, including, without limitation, the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, by commissions created under this Division which have been included under the retirement fund or other pension alternative shall be considered a cost of operation and maintenance for the purposes of this Section.
    (e) Enforcement of obligations. An owner of a bond issued under this Division, a trustee under a master trust indenture or supplemental trust indenture or both with respect to the bonds issued under this Division, or both the owner and trustee may, in a civil action, mandamus action, or other proceeding, enforce and compel performance of all duties required by this Division to be performed by such a commission or by any of the municipalities, including the making of rates and charges, the collecting of sufficient revenue, and the application thereof, as provided in this Division.
    (f) Construction contracts. All or any portion of a waterworks system or other public improvement of such a commission, when the expense thereof will exceed the greater of (i) $25,000 or (ii) the amount of expense above which a work or public improvement by a municipality must be let to the lowest responsible bidder after advertising for bids under Section 8-9-1 of this Code, shall be constructed, maintained, or repaired either: (1) by a contract let to the lowest responsible bidder after advertising for bids, in the manner prescribed by the commission's bylaws, rules, and regulations and by the vote required as established in the intergovernmental agreement pursuant to Section 11-135.5-25; or (2) without advertising for bids, if authorized by a vote of greater than a majority of all the commissioners as established in the intergovernmental agreement pursuant to Section 11-135.5-25. The commission's bylaws, rules, and regulations shall provide for an alternative procedure for emergency procurement if an emergency makes it impracticable to follow the procedures in this subsection.
    (g) Alternative project delivery. A commission may use alternative project delivery methods if the commission determines it to be in the commission's best interest for a particular project. An alternative project delivery method may include, without limitation, design-build or construction-manager-at-risk. All notices for the procurement of goods, services, or work to be provided pursuant to an alternate delivery method shall include all requirements for the goods, services, or work to be procured. All awards of contracts or agreements for the procurement of goods, services, or work to be provided pursuant to an alternate delivery method shall be made on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications and with due regard for the principles of competitive selection. As part of an alternate project delivery procurement process, prior to submission of proposals, the commission may conduct meetings and exchange confidential information with proposers to promote understanding of the request for proposals, review alternative design concepts, or discuss other issues related to the procurement.
    As used in this subsection:
    "Construction-manager-at-risk" means a delivery method in which the party proposing to be the construction manager commits to be responsible for performance of certain preconstruction services and, if the parties reach agreement on key terms, becomes responsible for construction of the project.
    "Design-build" means a delivery method that provides responsibility within a single contract for furnishing the architectural, engineering, land-surveying, and related services for the project, as well as the labor, materials, equipment, and other construction services for the project.
    (h) Procurement goals and requirements. A commission may establish goals or requirements for the procurement of goods and services and for construction contracts to promote and encourage the continuing economic development of (i) businesses that are owned and operated by minorities, women, persons with disabilities, or veterans; (ii) businesses that are located within the territory of one or more of the municipalities that are members of the commission; (iii) businesses that employ persons who reside in the territory of one or more of the municipalities that are members of the commission; (iv) businesses that are located within the territory of a municipality having more than 2,000,000 inhabitants in which a portion of the commission's waterworks system or other commission improvement is located; or (v) businesses that employ persons who reside in the territory of a municipality having more than 2,000,000 inhabitants in which a portion of the commission's waterworks system or other commission improvement is located.
    A commission may also establish other goals or requirements that result in the award to a responsible bidder other than the lowest responsible bidder if the commission determines that the award is in the commission's best interests, notwithstanding the requirements of subsection (f). Goals or requirements that are set by a commission that result in a preference being applied to a bidder or proposer, who has met those goals or requirements, in a commission's process for awarding construction contracts and for the procurement of goods and services must comply with the constitutional standards applicable to the preferences.
    (i) Contract assignment. A member municipality may enter into a contract for any portion of a waterworks system or other public improvement of a commission pursuant to a contracting method that is consistent with the requirements applicable to the municipality and generally consistent with the principles in subsection (f) or (g). The commission may accept assignment of such a contract and of payment obligations under that contract.
    (j) Project labor agreement. In connection with a contract by a commission for the construction of all or any portion of a waterworks system or other public improvement of the commission, the commission must enter into a project labor agreement with the applicable local building trades council prior to the commencement of any and all construction, building, renovation, demolition, or any material change to the structure or land.
(Source: P.A. 102-684, eff. 12-16-21; 102-1134, eff. 2-10-23.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-40

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-40)
    Sec. 11-135.5-40. Property.
    (a) Generally. A commission may (i) acquire, hold, sell, lease as lessor or lessee, transfer, or dispose of real or personal property, or interest therein, and (ii) acquire by gift, legacy, or grant any real estate or personal property, or rights therein, in all such instances as it deems appropriate in the exercise of its powers for its lawful purposes, whether the land or personal property is located within or outside the boundaries of the members of the commission. The commission also may accept any grant, subsidy, or contribution from the United States, the State of Illinois, a unit of local government, or any other governmental entity, or any combination thereof.
    (b) Private property. Whenever a commission passes an ordinance for the construction or acquisition of any waterworks properties, or improvements or extension or mains, pumping stations, reservoirs, or other appurtenances thereto, which such commission is authorized to make, the making of which will require that private property be taken or damaged, such commission may cause compensation therefor to be ascertained and may condemn and acquire possession thereof in the same manner as nearly as may be, as provided for the exercise of the right of eminent domain under the Eminent Domain Act. However, proceedings to ascertain the compensation to be paid for taking or damaging private property shall be instituted in the circuit court of the county where the property sought to be taken or damaged is situated.
    (c) Public property. When a commission created under this Division requires that public property be taken or damaged for the purposes specified in this Section, the commission may condemn and acquire possession of public property and cause compensation for such public property to be ascertained in the same manner provided for the exercise of the right of eminent domain under the Eminent Domain Act while the commission has the power to initiate action in the manner provided by Article 20 of the Eminent Domain Act.
    (d) Highways and public ground. A commission may construct, maintain, alter, and extend its water mains as a proper use of highways along, upon, under, and across any highway, street, alley, or public ground in the State, including highways within a municipality, but so as not to inconvenience the public use thereof, and the commission may construct, maintain, and operate any conduit or conduits, water pipe or pipes, wholly or partially buried or otherwise in, upon, and along any of the lands owned by the State and under any of the public waters therein. However, the right, permission, and authority hereby created shall be subject to all public rights of commerce and navigation and the authority of the United States in behalf of such public rights and also the laws of the State to regulate and control the same. Notice shall be given to the highway authorities of a municipality, county, township, road district, or township district in which such highway, street, or public way may be situated at least 60 days before any construction or installation work in such highway or street shall commence. All laws and ordinances pertaining to such work for the protection of the public and of public property shall be complied with, except that no fee may be charged such commission for the construction or installation of such facilities in such public places.
    (e) Surplus property. When, in the opinion of a commission, real estate owned by it, however acquired, is no longer necessary, appropriate, required for the use of, profitable to, or for best interest of the commission, such commission may, by resolution, lease such surplus real estate for a period not to exceed 99 years or sell such surplus real estate, in accordance with procedures established in the intergovernmental agreement or bylaws or adopted by resolution by such commission.
    (f) Tax exemption. All property, income, and receipts of or transactions by a commission shall be exempt from all taxation, the same as if it were the property, income, or receipts of or transaction by the member municipalities.
    (g) Agricultural impact mitigation agreement. For any private property that is used for agricultural purposes, as defined in Section 1-60 of the Property Tax Code, that is damaged or taken by a commission created under this Division, the commission shall enter into an agricultural impact mitigation agreement with the Illinois Department of Agriculture to ensure any negative impacts to private property are properly mitigated.
(Source: P.A. 102-684, eff. 12-16-21.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-45

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-45)
    Sec. 11-135.5-45. Laws not applicable. The provisions of this Division: (i) are not subject to Division 135 or Division 136 of Article 11 of this Code or the Water Commission Act of 1985; and (ii) do not apply to any commission formed or operating under Division 135 or Division 136 of Article 11 of this Code or the Water Commission Act of 1985.
(Source: P.A. 102-684, eff. 12-16-21.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-50

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-50)
    Sec. 11-135.5-50. Solicitation of proposals.
    (a) A commission may enter into design-build contracts. In addition to the requirements set forth in its local ordinances, when the commission elects to use the design-build delivery method, it must issue a notice of intent to receive proposals for the project at least 14 days before issuing the request for the proposal. The commission must publish the advance notice in the manner prescribed by ordinance, which shall include posting the advance notice online on its website. The commission may publish the notice in construction industry publications or post the notice on construction industry websites. A brief description of the proposed procurement must be included in the notice. The commission must provide a copy of the request for proposal to any party requesting a copy.
    (b) The request for proposal shall be prepared for each project and must contain, without limitation, the following information:
        (1) The name of the commission.
        (2) A preliminary schedule for the completion of the
    
contract.
        (3) The proposed budget for the project, the source
    
of funds, and the currently available funds at the time the request for proposal is submitted.
        (4) Prequalification criteria for design-build
    
entities wishing to submit proposals. The Commission shall include, at a minimum, its normal prequalification, licensing, registration, and other requirements; however, nothing precludes the use of additional prequalification criteria by the commission.
        (5) Material requirements of the contract, including,
    
but not limited to, the proposed terms and conditions, required performance and payment bonds, and insurance.
        (6) The performance criteria.
        (7) The evaluation criteria for each phase of the
    
solicitation. Price may not be used as a factor in the evaluation of Phase I proposals.
        (8) The number of entities that will be considered
    
for the technical and cost evaluation phase.
    (c) The commission may include any other relevant information that it chooses to supply. The design-build entity shall be entitled to rely upon the accuracy of this documentation in the development of its proposal.
    (d) The date that proposals are due must be at least 21 calendar days after the date of the issuance of the request for proposal. If the cost of the project is estimated to exceed $12,000,000, then the proposal due date must be at least 28 calendar days after the date of the issuance of the request for proposal. The commission shall include in the request for proposal a minimum of 30 days to develop the Phase II submissions after the selection of entities from the Phase I evaluation is completed.
(Source: P.A. 102-1134, eff. 2-10-23.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-55

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-55)
    Sec. 11-135.5-55. Development of scope and performance criteria.
    (a) The commission shall develop, with the assistance of a licensed design professional or public art designer, a request for proposal, which shall include scope and performance criteria. The scope and performance criteria must be in sufficient detail and contain adequate information to reasonably apprise the qualified design-build entities of the commission's overall programmatic needs and goals, including criteria and preliminary design plans, general budget parameters, schedule, and delivery requirements.
    (b) Each request for proposal shall also include a description of the level of design to be provided in the proposals. This description must include the scope and type of renderings, drawings, and specifications that, at a minimum, will be required by the commission to be produced by the design-build entities.
    (c) The scope and performance criteria shall be prepared by a design professional or public art designer who is an employee of the commission, or the commission may contract with an independent design professional or public art designer selected under the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act to provide these services.
    (d) The design professional or public art designer that prepares the scope and performance criteria is prohibited from participating in any design-build entity proposal for the project.
    (e) The design-build contract may be conditioned upon subsequent refinements in scope and price and may allow the commission to make modifications in the project scope without invalidating the design-build contract.
(Source: P.A. 102-1134, eff. 2-10-23.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-60

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-60)
    Sec. 11-135.5-60. Procedures for selection.
    (a) The commission must use a two-phase procedure for the selection of the successful design-build entity. Phase I of the procedure will evaluate and shortlist the design-build entities based on qualifications, and Phase II will evaluate the technical and cost proposals.
    (b) The commission shall include in the request for proposal the evaluating factors to be used in Phase I. These factors are in addition to any prequalification requirements of design-build entities that the commission has set forth. Each request for proposal shall establish the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor and subfactor, including any weighting of criteria to be employed by the commission. The commission must maintain a record of the evaluation scoring to be disclosed in event of a protest regarding the solicitation.
    The commission shall include the following criteria in every Phase I evaluation of design-build entities: (i) experience of personnel; (ii) successful experience with similar project types; (iii) financial capability; (iv) timeliness of past performance; (v) experience with similarly sized projects; (vi) successful reference checks of the firm; and (vii) commitment to assign personnel for the duration of the project and qualifications of the entity's consultants.
    The commission may include any additional relevant criteria in Phase I that it deems necessary for a proper qualification review. The commission may not consider any design-build entity for evaluation or award if the entity has any pecuniary interest in the project or has other relationships or circumstances, including, but not limited to, long-term leasehold, mutual performance, or development contracts with the commission, that may give the design-build entity a financial or tangible advantage over other design-build entities in the preparation, evaluation, or performance of the design-build contract or that create the appearance of impropriety.
    Upon completion of the qualifications evaluation, the commission shall create a shortlist of the most highly qualified design-build entities. The commission, in its discretion, is not required to shortlist the maximum number of entities as identified for Phase II evaluation, provided that no less than 2 design-build entities nor more than 6 are selected to submit Phase II proposals. The commission shall notify the entities selected for the shortlist in writing. This notification shall commence the period for the preparation of the Phase II technical and cost evaluations. The commission must allow sufficient time for the shortlist entities to prepare their Phase II submittals considering the scope and detail requested by the commission.
    (c) The commission shall include in the request for proposal the evaluating factors to be used in the technical and cost submission components of Phase II. Each request for proposal shall establish, for both the technical and cost submission components of Phase II, the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor and subfactor, including any weighting of criteria to be employed by the commission. The commission must maintain a record of the evaluation scoring to be disclosed in event of a protest regarding the solicitation.
    The commission shall include the following criteria in every Phase II technical evaluation of design-build entities: (i) compliance with objectives of the project; (ii) compliance of proposed services to the request for proposal requirements; (iii) quality of products or materials proposed; (iv) quality of design parameters; (v) design concepts; (vi) innovation in meeting the scope and performance criteria; and (vii) constructability of the proposed project. The commission may include any additional relevant technical evaluation factors it deems necessary for proper selection.
    The commission shall include the following criteria in every Phase II cost evaluation: the total project cost; the construction costs; and the time of completion. The commission may include any additional relevant technical evaluation factors it deems necessary for proper selection. The total project cost criteria weighting factor shall not exceed 30%.
    The commission shall directly employ or retain a licensed design professional or a public art designer to evaluate the technical and cost submissions to determine if the technical submissions are in accordance with generally accepted industry standards.
    Upon completion of the technical submissions and cost submissions evaluation, the commission may award the design-build contract to the highest overall ranked entity.
(Source: P.A. 102-1134, eff. 2-10-23.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-65

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-65)
    Sec. 11-135.5-65. Small projects. In any case where the total overall cost of the project is estimated to be less than $12,000,000, the commission may combine the two-phase procedure for selection described in Section 11-135.5-60 into one combined step, provided that all the requirements of evaluation are performed in accordance with Section 11-135.5-60.
(Source: P.A. 102-1134, eff. 2-10-23.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-70

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-70)
    Sec. 11-135.5-70. Submission of proposals. Proposals must be properly identified and sealed. Proposals may not be reviewed until after the deadline for submission has passed as set forth in the request for proposals. All design-build entities submitting proposals shall be disclosed after the deadline for submission, and all design-build entities who are selected for Phase II evaluation shall also be disclosed at the time of that determination.
    Proposals shall include a bid bond in the form and security as designated in the request for proposals. Proposals shall also contain a separate sealed envelope with the cost information within the overall proposal submission. Proposals shall include a list of all design professionals, public art designers, and other entities to which any work may be subcontracted during the performance of the contract.
    Proposals must meet all material requirements of the request for proposal or they may be rejected as non-responsive. The commission has the right to reject any and all proposals.
    The drawings and specifications of the proposal may remain the property of the design-build entity.
    The commission shall review the proposals for compliance with the performance criteria and evaluation factors.
    Proposals may be withdrawn prior to evaluation for any cause. After evaluation begins by the commission, clear and convincing evidence of error is required for withdrawal.
(Source: P.A. 102-1134, eff. 2-10-23.)

65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-75

    (65 ILCS 5/11-135.5-75)
    Sec. 11-135.5-75. Award; performance. The commission may award the contract to the highest overall ranked entity. Notice of award shall be made in writing. Unsuccessful entities shall also be notified in writing. The commission may not request a best and final offer after the receipt of proposals. The commission may negotiate with the selected design-build entity after award but prior to contract execution for the purpose of securing better terms than originally proposed, provided that the salient features of the request for proposal are not diminished.
    A design-build entity and associated design professionals shall conduct themselves in accordance with the relevant laws of this State and the related provisions of the Illinois Administrative Code.
(Source: P.A. 102-1134, eff. 2-10-23.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 136

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 136 heading)
DIVISION 136. JOINT ACQUISITION AND OPERATION
OF WATER AND SEWAGE SYSTEMS

65 ILCS 5/11-136-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-136-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-136-1)
    Sec. 11-136-1. Any 2 or more municipalities, except cities of 500,000 or more inhabitants, may acquire either by purchase or construction a waterworks system or sources of supply of water or sewer systems, or any combination thereof, and may operate jointly a waterworks system or sources of supply of water or sewer systems, or any combination thereof, and improve and extend the same, as provided in this Division 136. The corporate authorities of such municipalities desiring to avail themselves of the provisions of this Division 136 shall adopt a resolution or ordinance determining and electing to acquire and operate jointly a waterworks system or sources of supply of water or sewer systems, or any combination thereof, as the case may be. This Division 136 shall not be construed as limiting, amending or repealing any other laws with respect to joint acquisition and operation of a waterworks system or sources of supply of water or sewer systems, or any combination thereof, but shall be considered as an additional grant of power for the purposes herein set out.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-136-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-136-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-136-2)
    Sec. 11-136-2. Upon the adoption of such an ordinance or resolution by the corporate authorities of any such municipality, the mayor or president, with the approval of the corporate authorities, shall appoint one commissioner for each 5,000 population, or part thereof. The commissioners so appointed by each of such municipalities, together with a like commissioner appointed by the chairman of the county board of the county in which the municipality having the greatest population is situated, shall constitute a commission and public corporation with the powers and duties specified in this Division 136. The corporate name of the commission shall be "(here insert appropriate name indicative of the area) Water Commission" or "Water and Sewer Commission" and as such the commission may contract and be contracted with, and sue and be sued.
    The commissioners so appointed shall serve for a term of 6 years, or until their successors have been appointed and have qualified. Each commissioner shall be an elector of the municipality for which he acts as commissioner. However, no person shall be eligible for appointment, if he has held an elective office in the state, county or municipality, until one year after the expiration of the term for which he was elected. A commissioner is eligible for reappointment upon the expiration of his term. A vacancy shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as that prescribed for the appointment of the person who has ceased to hold office. Each commissioner shall receive the same compensation which shall not be more than $1,000 per year. Each commissioner shall furnish a bond for the faithful performance of his official duties. This bond shall not be less than $5,000 and its costs shall be paid by the commission.
    Each commissioner may be removed for any cause for which any other municipal officer may be removed. No commissioner, or employee of the commission, and no mayor, or president, or other member of the corporate authorities, or any employee of any of the municipalities, shall be interested directly or indirectly in any contractor-job of work or materials, or the profits thereof, or services to be performed for or by the commission.
    A violation of any of the foregoing provisions of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. A conviction is cause for the removal of a person from his office or employment. Any member of the commission or any employee thereof who in any manner contributes money, labor, or other valuable thing to any person for election purposes in any election for office in any of the municipalities which are furnished water by the commission is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.
(Source: P.A. 84-1308.)

65 ILCS 5/11-136-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-136-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-136-3)
    Sec. 11-136-3. Such a commission shall organize by appointing a chairman from its own members and a clerk and treasurer, who need not be commissioners. It shall adopt its own rules of procedure and provide for its meetings. The commission has full and complete supervision, management, and control of the waterworks system, or sources of supply of water, or sewer systems, or combination thereof, as provided in the ordinances or resolutions for acquiring and operating the same, and in their maintenance, operation, and extension. The commission is authorized to contract with the municipalities which established the commission or with any other person, firm or corporation for a supply of water, a sewage treatment plant or any other facilities useful in conducting a water supply and sewage disposal system for a period not exceeding 50 years, and the corporate authorities of those municipalities are authorized to enter into contracts with the commission. The commission is authorized to purchase from any person, firm or corporation or municipal corporation including those making up the commission, any sewer or water properties or sources of supplies and municipalities are hereby authorized to sell such facilities to the commission.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-136-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-136-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-136-4)
    Sec. 11-136-4. For the purpose of acquiring such a waterworks system or sources of supply of water or sewer systems, or any combination thereof or for making improvements and extensions to such a waterworks system or sources of supply of water or sewer systems, or any combination thereof, such a commission is authorized to issue revenue bonds payable solely from the revenue to be derived pursuant to any contracts with the specified municipalities or with any person, firm or corporation or by virtue of the operation of any properties acquired or to be acquired. These bonds shall not constitute an indebtedness of any of the municipalities represented by the commission. The bonds shall bear interest at a rate not exceeding the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, payable semiannually, and shall mature within the period of usefulness of the property to be acquired or constructed from the proceeds thereof. This period shall be conclusively determined by the commission at or before the time of the issuance of the bonds, and in no event shall any of the bonds be issued with a maturity more than 50 years from the date thereof. The bonds shall be sold in such manner as the commission shall determine, except that if issued to bear interest at the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, the bonds shall be sold for not less than par and accrued interest, and except that the selling price of any bond bearing interest at less than the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, shall be such that the interest cost of the money received from that bond shall not exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, computed to maturity, according to standard tables of bond values.
    Before the treasurer of the commission is entitled to receive the proceeds of the sale of such a bond issue, he shall supply a corporate surety bond in an amount equivalent to the amount of funds to be derived from the sale of the bonds, and, in addition thereto, he shall supply a separate corporate surety bond for the faithful accounting of any funds that may come into his possession in an amount equal to the amount of funds likely to come into his hands in any one year from the revenue to be derived from the operation of any of the properties of the commission. The cost of these surety bonds shall be paid by the commission.
    The revenue bonds shall be issued pursuant to an ordinance or resolution and shall be in such form and be executed in such manner as may be prescribed by the ordinance or resolution. It shall not be necessary that the ordinance or resolution refer to plans and specifications nor that there be on file for public inspection prior to the adoption of such ordinance detailed plans and specifications of the project. This ordinance or resolution may contain such covenants and restrictions in relation to the operation of the properties under the control of the commission and the issuance of additional revenue bonds thereafter as may be deemed necessary or advisable for the assurance of payment of the bonds thereby authorized and as may be thereafter issued. It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that it does not constitute an indebtedness of any municipality represented by the commission within the meaning of any statutory or constitutional limitation. Upon the issuance of revenue bonds, the revenue of the commission derived pursuant to contracts entered into for the sale of water to the specified municipalities and from the operation of its properties, shall be accounted for as provided in the ordinance or resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds. Any commission created under the provisions of this Division 136 may also issue new bonds for the purpose of providing funds for the payment of unpaid bonds in accordance with the procedure prescribed by this Division 136.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/11-136-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-136-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-136-5)
    Sec. 11-136-5. Whenever bonds are issued under this Division 136 the revenue received from the operation of the properties under the control of the commission shall be set aside as collected and deposited in a separate fund to be used only (1) in paying the cost of the operation and maintenance of those properties, (2) in providing an adequate depreciation fund, and (3) in paying the principal of and interest upon the revenue bonds issued by the commission, as provided by this Division 136.
    In case the commission has charge of the operation of a complete waterworks system or sewer system including the distribution mains, the commission shall establish rates and charges for water or sewer service or both which shall be sufficient at all times to pay the cost of operation and maintenance, to provide an adequate depreciation fund, and to pay the principal of and interest upon all revenue bonds issued as provided by this Division 136. The rates for water and sewer service need not be the same nor do rates for the same type of service have to be identical in the several municipalities constituting the commission but shall be equitably based upon the net plant account and the expenses of operation in each municipality. Charges and rates shall be established, revised, and maintained by ordinance and become payable as the commission may determine by ordinance.
    In case the commission has charge of the operation of sources of supply of water, the municipalities specified in Section 11-136-1 represented by the commission shall contract with the commission for water. These municipalities shall establish such charges and rates for water supplied by them to consumers as will be sufficient at all times (1) to pay the cost of operation and maintenance of the respective waterworks systems of the municipalities, (2) to provide an adequate depreciation fund therefor, and (3) to pay the charges and rates established by the commission for the sale of water by the commission to those municipalities, and the commission shall establish such charges and rates for water supplied to those municipalities as will be sufficient at all times (1) to pay the cost of operation and maintenance of the common source of supply of water, (2) to provide an adequate depreciation fund therefor, and (3) to pay the principal of and interest on the revenue bonds issued by the commission, under the provisions of this Division 136. Contracts entered into between the commission and the specified municipalities shall include covenants for the establishment of rates and charges as provided in this section.
    Municipality contributions to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, by commissions created under this Division 136 which have been included under that Fund, shall be considered a cost of operation and maintenance for the purposes of this Section.
    Any holder of a bond or of any of its coupons, issued under this Division 136, in any civil action, mandamus, or other proceedings, may enforce and compel performance of all duties required by this Division 136 to be performed by such a commission or by any of the municipalities, including the making of rates and charges, the collecting of sufficient revenue, and the application thereof, as provided in this Division 136.
    All contracts for the construction of a waterworks system or sources of supply of water, or sewer systems, or any combination thereof, to be let by such a commission, shall be entered into only after advertising for bids, pursuant to a resolution to be adopted for that purpose by the commission. A notice inviting bids shall be published in a newspaper published and having a general circulation in the county or counties in which the municipalities represented by the commission are located, not more than 30 nor less than 15 days in advance of the receipt of the bids. The notice shall be published at least twice. In the resolution directing the advertising for bids the commission also shall establish all requirements necessary for the bidding, for the awarding of contracts, and for the approval of contractors' faithful performance bonds.
(Source: P.A. 80-425.)

65 ILCS 5/11-136-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-136-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-136-6)
    Sec. 11-136-6. Whenever such commission shall pass an ordinance for the construction or acquisition of any waterworks properties or sewer properties or improvements or extensions or mains, pumping stations, reservoirs or other appurtenances thereto, which such commission is authorized to make, the making of which will require that private property be taken or damaged, such commission may cause compensation therefor to be ascertained and may condemn and acquire possession thereof in the same manner as nearly as may be, as provided for the exercise of the right of eminent domain under the Eminent Domain Act. However, proceedings to ascertain the compensation to be paid for taking or damaging private property shall in all cases be instituted in the county where the property sought to be taken or damaged is situated.
(Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)

65 ILCS 5/11-136-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-136-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-136-7)
    Sec. 11-136-7. Such commission may construct, maintain, alter and extend its water mains or sewer facilities as a proper use of highways along, upon, under and across any highway, street, alley or public ground in the State, including highways within a municipality, but so as not to inconvenience the public use thereof. Such commission may construct, maintain and operate any conduit or conduits, water pipe or pipes, wholly or partially buried or otherwise in, upon and along any of the lands owned by the State of Illinois and under any of the public waters therein. However, the right, permission and authority hereby created shall be subject to all public rights of commerce and navigation and the authority of the United States in behalf of such public rights and also the laws of the State of Illinois to regulate and control the same. Notice shall be given to the highway authorities of any municipality, county, township, road district or township district in which such highway, street or public way may be situated at least 60 days before any construction or installation work in such highway or street shall commence. All laws and ordinances pertaining to such work for the protection of the public and of public property shall be complied with except that no fee may be charged such commission for the construction or installation of such facilities in such public places.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-136-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-136-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-136-8)
    Sec. 11-136-8. Such commission shall have the right to supply water or sewer facilities to any municipality, political subdivision, private person or corporation, in addition to the municipalities which have formed the commission, upon such payment, terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed upon, provided the water is delivered to such party or parties at the corporate limits of the municipalities which have created such commission or from such water works properties of the commission located outside such municipalities that have been constructed or acquired as necessary and incidental to the furnishing of water to the municipalities which formed the commission.
    Such commission shall have the power to contract with any person, corporation or political subdivision or any municipal corporation or other agency for a sewer system or for a supply of water, or to supply water to such person, corporation, municipal corporation or political subdivision. Any such contract entered into to supply water or sewer service to a municipal corporation or political subdivision shall provide that the payments to be made thereunder shall be solely from the revenues to be derived by such municipality or political subdivision from the operation of the waterworks system or sewer system of such municipality or political subdivision, and said contract shall be a continuing, valid and binding obligation of the municipality or political subdivision, payable from such revenues for such period of years, not to exceed 40, as may be provided in such contract. Any such contract shall not be a debt within the meaning of any statutory or constitutional limitations.
    No prior appropriation shall be required before entering into such contract, and no appropriation shall be required to authorize payments to be made under the terms of any such contract, notwithstanding any provision of this Code to the contrary.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-136-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-136-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-136-9)
    Sec. 11-136-9. All powers and duties of the commission heretofore set forth in this Division 136 may be exercised within the municipalities constituting the commission and in contiguous territory not more than 3 miles beyond the corporate limits of such municipalities and in the territory necessary to interconnect any of the municipalities constituting the commission. The commission shall keep proper accounting records which records shall be kept so as to show the book value, reserve for depreciation, revenue and expenses broken down as to type of utility and by all municipalities making up the commission.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 137

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 137 heading)
DIVISION 137. CONTRACT FOR, PURCHASE OR LEASE
OF WATER AND SEWERAGE SYSTEMS

65 ILCS 5/11-137-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-137-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-137-1)
    Sec. 11-137-1. To enable municipalities to promote and procure the construction and installation of waterworks and sewerage systems when it becomes necessary for public health and welfare or for better sanitary conditions of a municipality, each municipality may contract with any person for a supply of water for public use, and for sewerage for drainage and sanitary purposes of the municipality, for a period not exceeding 30 years. Any contract that is entered into by a municipality and pledged to secure the bonds issued to construct any waterworks or sewerage system shall enure at all times and under all conditions to the benefit of the holders of any of the bonds so issued and for the payment of those bonds.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-137-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-137-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-137-2)
    Sec. 11-137-2. In all municipalities where any person has constructed a waterworks or sewerage system, or both, the municipality may purchase or lease that waterworks or sewerage system, or both, from the owners thereof, subject to the provisions of this Division 137.
    Before such a lease or purchase is binding upon the municipality, the corporate authorities shall pass an ordinance authorizing the municipality to lease or purchase that waterworks or sewerage system, or both, and shall include in the ordinance the terms, as near as practicable, upon which the lease or purchase shall be made. The ordinance shall be published at least once, within 10 days after passage, in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality.
    The publication or posting of the ordinance shall be accompanied by a notice of (1) the specific number of voters required to sign a petition requesting the question of authorizing the lease or purchase of a waterworks or sewerage system to be submitted to the electors; (2) the time in which such petition must be filed; and (3) the date of the prospective referendum. The municipal clerk shall provide a petition form to any individual requesting one.
    If no petition is presented to the corporate authorities as hereinafter provided, within 30 days after the ordinance is so published and posted, the corporate authorities may consummate the lease or purchase of that waterworks or sewerage system, or both, as provided in the ordinance. If within 30 days after the first publication of the ordinance a petition is filed with the municipal clerk signed by electors of the municipality numbering 10% or more of the number of registered voters in the municipality, asking that the question of leasing or purchasing that waterworks or sewerage system, or both, as provided in the ordinance, be submitted to a vote, the clerk shall certify the proposition and the corporate authorities shall designate an election at which the question shall be submitted. If a majority of the votes cast on the question are in favor thereof, the corporate authorities may complete the lease or purchase, but if a majority of the votes cast on the question are unfavorable, no further action shall be taken by the municipality for a period of not less than 6 months. Thereafter, the same or another question may be submitted as before.
(Source: P.A. 87-767.)

65 ILCS 5/11-137-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-137-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-137-3)
    Sec. 11-137-3. If any municipality is authorized to purchase a waterworks or sewerage system, or both, as provided in Section 11-137-2, and if the system is pledged to secure the payment of bonds, or other written evidences of indebtedness, by a mortgage or trust deed, the corporate authorities of the municipality may direct the municipal clerk or treasurer, by a motion or resolution, to enter the bonds, or the other written evidences of indebtedness on the records of the municipality as an indebtedness against the waterworks or sewerage system only. The corporate authorities shall have all the revenue derived from the operation of the system, and all rents due and payable to the former owners for use of the water and sewerage facilities, and pledged for the payment of the indebtedness, set apart in a separate fund for the payment of the indebtedness as it becomes due and payable, provided the system can be operated and maintained from the current funds of the municipality appropriated therefor.
    Nothing contained in this Division 137 affects any lien or renders void any bond, mortgage, or trust deed securing any indebtedness upon the system, or any franchise under which the system is operated, or any contract executed by any person as owner for the construction and installation of the waterworks or sewerage system, or both, prior to the transfer of the system to the municipality as provided in this Division 137. If the municipality neglects or fails to pay the indebtedness as it falls due and if any mortgage or trust deed is foreclosed at the instance of bona fide holders of unpaid bonds or other written evidences of indebtedness, the mortgagee or trustee for those bona fide holders shall be re-invested with all former rights which existed in their behalf by virtue of the franchise and contract which were granted by the municipality, and which were pledged.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-137-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-137-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-137-4)
    Sec. 11-137-4. Such municipalities may borrow money and levy and collect a general tax, in the same manner as other municipal taxes may be levied and collected, to procure funds to lease or purchase and maintain such a waterworks or sewerage system, or both, and to pay any existing indebtedness thereon. They may issue their bonds to procure funds to purchase such a system or systems and to pay off the existing bonds or indebtedness thereon, at the time of the purchase or at any time thereafter that the financial condition of the municipality will permit. Any bonds issued under this Section as limited bonds as defined in Section 3 of the Local Government Debt Reform Act shall comply with the requirements of the Bond Issue Notification Act.
    If an appropriation has been made therefor, such a municipality may constitute and make any bond which falls due during the current year, and which is secured by a mortgage or trust deed on such a system or systems, and which was issued by any person to procure funds to construct the system or systems, a bond of the municipality for that year and levy and collect a tax to pay the appropriation. However, this action shall not increase the bonded indebtedness of the municipality in excess of the constitutional limitation for the year for which this tax is to be levied and collected.
(Source: P.A. 89-655, eff. 1-1-97.)

65 ILCS 5/11-137-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-137-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-137-5)
    Sec. 11-137-5. A municipality may contract with any person for a supply of water for public use for a period not exceeding 30 years.
    A municipality so contracting may pay for the water so supplied by general taxation, or out of the rents paid by consumers for the water supplied to them, or out of any fund otherwise available for that purpose, or by any combination of any of these means.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 138

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 138 heading)
DIVISION 138. LOCATING SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY
OUTSIDE OF MUNICIPALITIES

65 ILCS 5/11-138-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-138-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-138-1)
    Sec. 11-138-1. Any water company organized under the laws of this state for the purpose of supplying any municipality or the inhabitants thereof with water, may locate its source of supply at, or change its source of supply to, a point not more than 20 miles beyond the corporate limits of the municipality. Such company may enter upon any land and take and damage private property beyond those corporate limits, (1) for the construction, maintenance, and operation of a line or lines of water-pipe to the source of supply, (2) for the necessary pumping stations, reservoirs, and other appurtenances, and (3) for the protection of all reservoirs, submerged land, and source of supply from contamination, pollution, or damage from any cause whatsoever.
    Such a company may construct, maintain, and operate beyond those corporate limits such a line or lines of water-pipe across or under any railroad right-of-way, and in and under any public or private road, highway, street, alley, or public ground, or across or under any of the waters within this state, subject, however, to these conditions: (1) such a line or lines of water-pipe shall not interfere with any railroad, or with any sewer, gas pipes, water-pipes, or other conduit, already laid in or under any public or private road, highway, street, alley, or public ground by public authority; (2) such a company, in the construction and repair of such a line or lines of water-pipe, shall restore any public or private road, highway, street, alley, or public ground that is damaged to the same condition as before, and shall not unnecessarily interfere with the public use of the navigation of any of the specified waters; and (3) the laying of the water-pipes and construction of the other works shall be done under such reasonable regulations as the corporate authorities of any township or municipality wherein that work is done may prescribe.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-138-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-138-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-138-2)
    Sec. 11-138-2. Whenever it is necessary for the construction, maintenance, and operation of such a line or lines of water-pipe, pumping stations, reservoirs, other appurtenances, or for the protection of reservoirs, submerged land, and the source of supply from contamination, pollution, or damage from any cause, to take or damage private property adjacent to these improvements, that property may be taken or damaged, and the compensation therefor may be ascertained and paid in the manner which may be then provided by law for the exercise of the right of eminent domain.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-138-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-138-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-138-3)
    Sec. 11-138-3. Any person who unlawfully and intentionally molests or destroys any part of such a line of water-pipe, pumping station, reservoir, or other appurtenance, or the material or property belonging to a specified water company, or who in any manner interferes with the construction, maintenance, or operation of the property specified in this section is guilty of a petty offense. But a prosecution under the provisions of this section shall not in any manner prevent a recovery by the company entitled thereto, of the amount of damages done to its property.
(Source: P.A. 77-2830.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 139

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 139 heading)
DIVISION 139. COMBINED WATERWORKS AND
SEWERAGE SYSTEMS

65 ILCS 5/11-139-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-139-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-139-1)
    Sec. 11-139-1. When used in this Division 139, "waterworks" means and includes a waterworks system in its entirety or any integral part thereof, including mains, hydrants, meters, values, standpipes, storage tanks, pump tanks, intakes, wells, impounding reservoirs, pumps, machinery, purification plants, softening apparatus, and all other elements, useful in connection with a water supply or water distribution system.
    "Sewerage system" means and includes any or all of the following: a sewerage treatment plant or plants, collecting, intercepting and outlet sewers, lateral sewers, and drains, including combined and separate storm water and sanitary drains, force mains, conduits, pumping stations, ejector stations and all other appurtenances, extensions and improvements necessary, useful, or convenient for the collection, treatment, and disposal in a sanitary manner of sewage and industrial wastes.
    "Combined waterworks and sewerage system" means and includes a waterworks and sewerage system, which the municipality determines by ordinance to operate in combination.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 2433.)

65 ILCS 5/11-139-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-139-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-139-2)
    Sec. 11-139-2. Any municipality may acquire, or construct, and maintain and operate a combined waterworks and sewerage system either within or without the corporate limits thereof. A municipality owning and operating a waterworks or sewerage system may provide for the inclusion of that waterworks or sewerage system or the combination of the 2 in a combined waterworks and sewerage system under this Division 139, and in connection therewith may provide for paying or refunding any unpaid obligations which are payable solely from the revenue of or which are secured by a mortgage of that waterworks or sewerage system, or any part thereof included in the combined waterworks and sewerage system. Any municipality owning and operating a combined waterworks and sewerage system may also provide for paying or refunding any unpaid obligations which are payable solely from the revenue of the combined waterworks and sewerage system. A municipality owning, acquiring, or constructing and providing for the operation of a combined waterworks and sewerage system may improve and extend that system, and may impose and collect charges or rates for the use of that system as provided in this Division 139. A municipality may also, when determined by its corporate authorities to be in the public interest and necessary for the protection of the public health or in the best interests of the municipality and its environs, enter into and perform contracts, whether long-term or short-term, with any other municipality within a radius of 25 miles of its corporate limits and construct water mains to such municipality and supply water to such municipalities on the request of any such municipality; provided, that such water mains be constructed and that such municipality purchase water on a long term basis at rates sufficient to amortize the cost of the construction of such water mains and pay the cost of maintenance and operation thereof, as hereinafter provided in this Division 139, and also with any industrial establishment for the provision and operation by the municipality of sewerage facilities, either within or without the corporate limits of such municipality, to abate or reduce the pollution of waters caused by discharges of industrial wastes by the industrial establishment and the payment periodically by such municipality or municipalities or the industrial establishment to the municipality of amounts at least sufficient, in the determination of such corporate authorities, to compensate the municipality for the cost of providing (including payment of principal and interest charges, if any) and of operating and maintaining any such facilities. This amendatory Act is not a prohibition upon the contractual and associational powers granted by Article VII, Section 10 of the Constitution.
(Source: P.A. 77-2837.)

65 ILCS 5/11-139-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-139-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-139-3)
    Sec. 11-139-3. For the purpose of defraying the cost of acquiring, constructing, extending, or improving a combined waterworks and sewerage system or any part thereof, any municipality (1) may apply money received therefor from the federal government or available therefor from any source, and (2) may issue and sell revenue bonds of the municipality payable solely from revenue derived from the operation of the combined waterworks and sewerage system. These bonds may be issued in such amounts as may be necessary to provide sufficient funds to pay all the costs of the acquisition, construction, extension, or improvement of the combined waterworks and sewerage system as authorized by Section 11-139-2, including engineering, legal, and other expenses, together with interest to the estimated date of completion of the combined waterworks and sewerage system or of the project to be constructed. The bonds shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, payable semi-annually and shall mature within the period of usefulness of the project involved, to be determined by the corporate authorities and in any event not more than 40 years. The bonds shall be sold in such manner as the corporate authorities shall determine and if issued to bear interest at the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, shall be sold for not less than par and accrued interest. If any of these bonds are issued to bear interest at a rate of less than the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, the minimum price at which they may be sold shall be such that the interest cost to the municipality of the proceeds of the bonds shall not exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, computed to maturity. In case any officer whose signature appears on the bonds or coupons attached thereto ceases to hold that office before the delivery of the bonds to the purchaser, the signature nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes, with the same effect as if he had remained in office until the delivery of the bonds. The bonds shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the law of this state.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    This amendatory Act of 1971 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
    This amendatory Act of 1972 is not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/11-139-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-139-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-139-4)
    Sec. 11-139-4. Whenever an existing waterworks or sewerage system is included in a combined waterworks and sewerage system under this Division 139 and there are unpaid obligations previously issued, which are payable solely from the revenue or secured by a mortgage of the waterworks or sewerage system, or any part thereof, or whenever there are unpaid obligations previously issued which are payable solely from the revenue of the combined waterworks and sewerage system, the unpaid obligations may be refunded by the issue and exchange therefor of revenue bonds, to be issued under this Division 139, with the consent of the respective holders of the unpaid obligations. The holders of revenue bonds issued under this Division 139, whether (1) for refunding or (2) for acquisition, construction, extension, or improvement, or both, have the same rights and privileges with respect to payment and there is no distinction between revenue bonds issued for the 2 purposes unless it is specifically provided in the ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds that the bonds, or such ones thereof as may be specified, issued for such acquisition, construction, extension or improvement, shall, to the extent and in the manner prescribed, be subordinated and be junior in standing, with respect to the payment of principal and interest and the security thereof, to such other bonds payable from the revenue of the combined waterworks and sewerage system as are specified in such ordinance. Whenever any unpaid obligations previously issued which are payable solely from the revenue or secured by a mortgage of any waterworks or sewerage system included in a combined waterworks and sewerage system or any combined waterworks and sewerage system under this Division 139 are refunded, the unpaid obligations shall be surrendered and exchanged for revenue bonds of the combined waterworks and sewerage system of a total principal amount which shall not be more but may be less than the principal amount of the obligations exchanged and the interest thereon to the date of exchange.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-139-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-139-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-139-5)
    Sec. 11-139-5. The corporate authorities of any municipality availing itself of the provisions of this Division 139 shall adopt an ordinance describing in a general way the contemplated project. If it is intended to include in the combined waterworks and sewerage system any existing waterworks or any existing sewerage system, the ordinance shall provide for its inclusion in the combined system and shall describe in a general way the existing waterworks or sewerage system to be included in the combined waterworks and sewerage system. If it is intended to acquire or construct a combined waterworks and sewerage system, or to extend and improve such a system, the ordinance shall describe in a general way the system to be acquired or constructed or the extension or improvement to be made or any project authorized by Section 11-139-2. It shall not be necessary that the ordinance refer to plans and specifications nor that there be on file for public inspection prior to the adoption of such ordinance detailed plans and specifications of the project. The ordinance shall set out the estimated cost of the contemplated project, and if any existing waterworks or sewerage system is included in the project, the ordinance shall state the means provided for defraying or refunding any unpaid obligation, payable solely from the revenue or secured by a mortgage of the waterworks or sewerage system, and if any unpaid obligations payable from the revenue of the combined waterworks and sewerage system are outstanding and unpaid the ordinance shall state the means providing for defraying or refunding any unpaid obligation so payable from the revenue of the combined waterworks and sewerage system. The ordinance shall determine the period of usefulness of the contemplated project. The ordinance shall also prescribe the method of defraying the cost of the contemplated project and fix the amount of revenue bonds proposed to be issued, the interest rate, and all other details in connection with the bonds deemed advisable. The ordinance may contain such covenants and restrictions upon the issuance thereafter of additional revenue bonds as may be deemed necessary or advisable for the assurance of the payment of bonds thereby authorized and as may be thereafter issued.
(Source: P.A. 77-2837.)

65 ILCS 5/11-139-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-139-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-139-6)
    Sec. 11-139-6. Within 10 days after the ordinance for any project under this Division 139 has been passed, it shall be published at least once in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality. The publication or posting of the ordinance shall be accompanied by a notice of (1) the specific number of voters required to sign a petition requesting the question of the adoption of the ordinance be submitted to the electors of the municipality; (2) the time in which such petition must be filed; and (3) the date of the prospective referendum. The municipal clerk shall provide a petition form to any individual requesting one. If no petition is filed with the municipal clerk, as provided in this section, within 30 days after the publication or posting of the ordinance, it shall be in effect. But if within this 30 day period a petition is filed with the municipal clerk signed by electors of the municipality numbering 10% or more of the number of registered voters in the municipality, asking that the question of acquiring, constructing, extending, or improving the combined waterworks and sewerage system, as provided in the ordinance, and the issuance of revenue bonds therefor be submitted to the electors of the municipality, the municipal clerk shall certify such question for submission at an election in accordance with the general election law. If a majority of the votes cast on the question are in favor thereof, the ordinance shall be in effect. But if a majority of the votes cast on the question are unfavorable, the municipality shall proceed no further and the ordinance shall not take effect.
(Source: P.A. 87-767.)

65 ILCS 5/11-139-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-139-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-139-7)
    Sec. 11-139-7. Revenue bonds issued under this Division 139 shall be payable solely from the revenue derived from the operation of the combined waterworks and sewerage system on account of which the bonds are issued; provided, that bonds issued under this Division 139 may also be payable from funds pledged by the municipality issuing such bonds pursuant to the Illinois Finance Authority Act. Notwithstanding any such pledge or any other matter, these bonds shall not in any event constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation and it shall be so stated on the face of each bond.
(Source: P.A. 93-205, eff. 1-1-04.)

65 ILCS 5/11-139-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-139-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-139-8)
    Sec. 11-139-8. The corporate authorities of any municipality availing itself of this Division 139 may (1) make, enact, and enforce all needful rules and regulations for the acquisition, construction, extension, improvement, management, and maintenance of the combined waterworks and sewerage system of the municipality and for the use thereof, (2) make, enact, and enforce all needful rules, regulations, and ordinances for the care and protection of such a system, which may be conducive to the preservation of the public health, comfort, and convenience and to rendering the water supply of the municipality pure and the sewerage harmless insofar as it is reasonably possible to do so, and (3) charge the inhabitants thereof a reasonable compensation for the use and service of the combined waterworks and sewerage system and to establish rates for that purpose. Separate rates may be fixed for the water and sewer services respectively or single rates may be fixed for the combined water and sewer services. Separate rates may be fixed for any water services to any other municipality and separate sewer rates to any industrial establishment for the purposes set forth in Section 11-139-2. These rates, whether separate or combined, shall be sufficient at all times to (1) pay the cost of operation and maintenance of the combined waterworks and sewerage system, (2) provide an adequate depreciation fund, and (3) pay the principal of and interest upon all revenue bonds issued under this Division. Rates shall be established, revised, and maintained by ordinance and become payable as the corporate authorities may determine by ordinance.
    Whenever a municipality shall issue revenue bonds as provided by this Division to pay the cost of the extension or improvement of its combined waterworks and sewerage system or any part thereof to serve a particular area of the municipality, the municipality may vary its rates to be charged for the water and sewer services of the system or for either of them effective upon the issuance of bonds as provided by this division to pay the cost of the extension or improvement of its combined waterworks or sewerage system or any part thereof to serve a particular area of a municipality so that the rates to be charged for services in the particular area to be served by such extension or improvement shall be calculated to produce, in addition to the revenues generally to be produced by such rates, sufficient funds to pay the principal of and interest upon the revenue bonds issued to pay the cost of such extension or improvement for that particular area.
    Such charges or rates are liens upon the real estate upon or for which service is supplied whenever the charges or rates become delinquent as provided by the ordinance of the municipality fixing a delinquency date; except the charges or rates established by contract for the supply of water to another municipality. A lien is created under the preceding sentence only if the municipality sends to the owner or owners of record of the real estate, as referenced by the taxpayer's identification number, (i) a copy of each delinquency notice sent to the person who is delinquent in paying the charges or rates or other notice sufficient to inform the owner or owners of record, as referenced by the taxpayer's identification number, that the charges or rates have become delinquent and (ii) a notice that unpaid charges or rates may create a lien on the real estate under this Section. However, the municipality has no preference over the rights of any purchaser, mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lien holder arising prior to the filing of the notice of such a lien in the office of the recorder of the county in which such real estate is located, or in the office of the registrar of titles of such county if the property affected is registered under "An Act concerning land titles", approved May 1, 1897, as amended. This notice shall consist of a sworn statement setting out (1) a description of such real estate sufficient for the identification thereof, (2) the amount of money due for such service, and (3) the date when such amount became delinquent. The municipality shall send a copy of the notice of the lien to the owner or owners of record of the real estate, as referenced by the taxpayer's identification number. The municipality has the power to foreclose this lien in the same manner and with the same effect as in the foreclosure of mortgages on real estate.
    The municipality also has the power, from time to time, to sue the occupant or user of the real estate in a civil action to recover the money due for services rendered, plus a reasonable attorney's fee, to be fixed by the court. Whenever a judgment is entered in such a civil action the foregoing provisions in this section with respect to filing sworn statements of such delinquencies in the office of the recorder and creating a lien against the real estate shall not be effective thereafter as to charges sued upon and no lien shall exist thereafter against the real estate for the delinquency. Judgment in such a civil action operates as a release and waiver of the lien for the amount of the judgment.
(Source: P.A. 87-1197.)

65 ILCS 5/11-139-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-139-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-139-9)
    Sec. 11-139-9. Whenever revenue bonds are issued under this Division 139, sufficient revenue derived from the operation of such a combined waterworks and sewerage system shall be deposited in a separate fund, designated as the waterworks and sewerage fund of the municipality. It shall be used only (1) to pay the cost of maintenance and operation of the combined system, (2) to provide an adequate depreciation fund, and (3) to pay the principal of and interest upon the revenue bonds of the municipality issued under this Division 139.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-139-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-139-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-139-10)
    Sec. 11-139-10. Any municipality operating a combined waterworks and sewerage system under this Division 139, shall set up and maintain a proper system of accounts showing the amount of revenue received from the combined waterworks and sewerage system and the application of this revenue. At least once each year the municipality shall have these accounts properly audited, and a report of this audit shall be open to the public for inspection at all reasonable times.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-139-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-139-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-139-11)
    Sec. 11-139-11. The holder of any bond or of any coupon of any bond issued under this Division 139 may proceed by civil action to compel performance of all duties required by this Division 139, including the making and collection of sufficient rates for the purposes specified in this Division 139 and the application of the revenue therefrom to those purposes.
(Source: P.A. 77-942.)

65 ILCS 5/11-139-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-139-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-139-12)
    Sec. 11-139-12. Acquisition by eminent domain. For the purpose of acquiring, constructing, extending, or improving any combined waterworks and sewerage system under this Division 139, or any property necessary or appropriate therefor, any municipality has the right of eminent domain, as provided by the Eminent Domain Act.
    The fair cash market value of an existing waterworks and sewerage system, or portion thereof, acquired under this Division 139, which existing system is a special use property, may be determined by considering Section 15 of Article I of the Illinois Constitution, the Eminent Domain Act, and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and giving due consideration to the income, cost, and market approaches to valuation based on the type and character of the assets being acquired. In making the valuation determination, the historical and projected revenue attributable to the assets, the costs of the assets, and the condition and remaining useful life of the assets may be considered while giving due account to the special use nature of the property as used for water and sewerage purposes.
    Additionally, in determining the fair cash market value of existing utility facilities, whether real or personal, consideration may be given to the depreciated value of all facilities and fixtures constructed by the utility company and payments made by the utility company in connection with the acquisition or donation of any waterworks or sanitary sewage system.
    Except as is provided in subsection (h) of Section 10-5-10 of the Eminent Domain Act, no prior approval of the Illinois Commerce Commission, or any other body having jurisdiction over the existing system, is required.
(Source: P.A. 103-13, eff. 6-9-23.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 140

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 140 heading)
DIVISION 140. OUTLET SEWERS OUTSIDE MUNICIPAL
BOUNDARIES

65 ILCS 5/11-140-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-140-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-140-1)
    Sec. 11-140-1. In every municipality with a population of 100,000 or less which has a sewage system but has no adequate outlet therefor, or any proper disposition of the sewage thereof, without constructing an outlet sewer the terminus of which will be outside the corporate limits of the municipality, the corporate authorities thereof may (1) construct an outlet sewer, wholly without, or partially within and partially without the corporate limits of the municipality into which the sewers throughout the municipality are to empty, and through which the sewers are to discharge their sewage for proper disposition and sanitary benefits, (2) construct reservoirs, erect pumping works, machinery, and plants for the treatment of the sewage within or without the corporate limits of the municipality, (3) acquire the necessary land and machinery for these purposes, and (4) otherwise provide for discharge of the municipality's sewage into channels that will promote the health and improve the sanitary condition of and accomplish the purpose of an outlet sewer for the municipality. The cost of exercising the powers conferred by this section shall be borne by special assessment or by special taxation upon the property in those portions of the municipality the sewers in which are ultimately to find their outlet through the outlet sewer so constructed.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-140-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-140-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-140-2)
    Sec. 11-140-2. The corporate authorities of such municipality may maintain and keep in repair the outlet sewers, purification plants, reservoirs, pumping works, and machinery provided for in Section 11-140-1. The cost of the maintenance and repair shall be borne by special assessment or by special taxation upon the property specified in Section 11-140-1. No lot, block, or parcel of land shall be assessed more than once in any one year for such maintenance and repair.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-140-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-140-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-140-3)
    Sec. 11-140-3. The corporate authorities of such a municipality may acquire by purchase, gift, condemnation, or otherwise, all the real and personal property, rights-of-way, and easements within or without the corporate limits of the municipality necessary for the construction and maintenance of the outlet sewers and works authorized by Section 11-140-1. The corporate authorities have the same control and jurisdiction of this property which is without as of that which is within the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-140-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-140-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-140-4)
    Sec. 11-140-4. When the corporate authorities of a municipality determine to construct improvements provided for in Section 11-140-1, they shall do so by an ordinance which shall prescribe whether the improvements shall be made by special assessment or by special taxation. The ordinance shall also prescribe the nature, character, locality, and description of the improvements, either by setting forth the same in the ordinance itself, or by reference to maps, plats, plans, profiles, or specifications thereof on file in the office of the municipal clerk, or by both methods.
    The ordinance shall also describe by reasonably well understood boundaries, those portions of the municipality the sewerage of which is to be conducted by sewers already laid, or by those contemplated to be laid, into and through the outlet sewer provided for by Section 11-140-1. This property within those boundaries shall be assessable for the cost of this outlet sewer improvement. If property is to be taken or damaged for this improvement, the ordinance shall describe the property with reasonable certainty.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-140-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-140-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-140-5)
    Sec. 11-140-5. All proceedings preliminary to the passage of the ordinance, the enactment of the ordinance and the provisions thereof, and all subsequent proceedings, including the filing of the petition, steps necessary to the making of the assessment roll, the return thereof to the court, notices to parties assessed, newspaper publications, confirmation of assessment by court, delivery of roll to the collector, collection of assessments, return of delinquent lists, application for judgments against delinquents, tax sales on delinquents, and tax deeds necessary to be taken to make, levy, confirm, and collect an assessment, and to pay the cost by special assessment or by special taxation of the outlet sewer provided for by Section 11-140-1, as well as proceedings for the condemnation of property, the manner of awarding contracts, doing and superintending the work, and paying the contractor therefor, shall be in accordance with the provisions of Article 9, except in so far as the provisions of this Division 140 are inconsistent therewith.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-140-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-140-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-140-6)
    Sec. 11-140-6. For the purpose of anticipating the collection of the second and succeeding installments provided for by this Division 140, every municipality specified in Section 11-140-1 may issue and retire bonds in accordance with the provisions and regulations of Article 9.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 141

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 141 heading)
DIVISION 141. SEWERAGE SYSTEMS AND ABATEMENT
OF POLLUTION FROM INDUSTRIAL WASTES

65 ILCS 5/11-141-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-141-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-141-1)
    Sec. 11-141-1. When used in this Division 141, "sewerage system" means and includes any or all of the following: a sewage treatment plant or plants, collecting, intercepting and outlet sewers, force mains, conduits, lateral sewers and extensions, pumping stations, ejector stations, and all other appurtenances, extensions or improvements necessary or useful and convenient for the collection, treatment, and disposal, in a sanitary manner, of sewage and industrial wastes. The term also includes the disconnection of storm water drains and constructing outlets therefor, where, in any case, such work is necessary to relieve existing sanitary sewers of storm water loads, in order to permit the efficient operation of such sanitary sewers for collection, treatment, and disposal of sewage and industrial wastes.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-141-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-141-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-141-2)
    Sec. 11-141-2. Every municipality may construct or acquire, and may improve, extend, and operate a sewerage system either within or without the corporate limits thereof. Every municipality also may, when determined by its corporate authorities to be in the public interest and necessary for the protection of the public health, enter into and perform contracts, whether long-term or short-term, with any industrial establishment for the provision and operation by the municipality of sewerage facilities to abate or reduce the pollution of waters caused by discharges of industrial wastes by the industrial establishment and the payment periodically by the industrial establishment to the municipality of amounts at least sufficient, in the determination of such corporate authorities, to compensate the municipality for the cost of providing (including payment of principal and interest charges, if any), and of operating and maintaining the sewerage facilities serving such industrial establishment.
    Every municipality may borrow money from the United States Government or any agency thereof, or from any other source, for the purpose of improving or extending or for the purpose of constructing or acquiring and improving and extending a sewerage system and, as evidence thereof, may issue its revenue bonds, payable solely from the revenue derived from the operation of the sewerage system by that municipality. These bonds may be issued with maturities not exceeding 40 years from the date of the bonds, and in such amounts as may be necessary to provide sufficient funds to pay all the costs of the improvement or extension or construction or acquisition and improvement and extension of the sewerage system, including engineering, legal, and other expenses, together with interest, to a date 6 months subsequent to the estimated date of completion. These bonds shall bear interest at a rate of not more than the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, payable semi-annually, may be made registerable as to principal, and may be made callable on any interest payment date at a price of par and accrued interest under such terms and conditions as may be fixed by the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds. Bonds issued under this Division 141 are negotiable instruments. They shall be executed by the mayor or president of the municipality and by the municipal clerk and shall be sealed with the corporate seal of the municipality. In case any officer whose signature appears on the bonds or coupons ceases to hold that office before the bonds are delivered, his signature, nevertheless, shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as though he had remained in office until the bonds were delivered. The bonds shall be sold in such manner and upon such terms as the corporate authorities shall determine, except that the selling price shall be such that the interest cost to the municipality of the proceeds of the bonds shall not exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, payable semi-annually, computed to maturity according to the standard table of bond values.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/11-141-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-141-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-141-3)
    Sec. 11-141-3. Whenever the corporate authorities of a municipality determine to improve or extend or to construct or acquire and improve and extend a sewerage system and to issue bonds, under this Division 141, for the payment of the cost thereof, the corporate authorities shall adopt an ordinance describing, in a general way, the contemplated project. It is not necessary that the ordinance refer to plans and specifications nor that there be on file for public inspection prior to the adoption of such ordinance detailed plans and specifications of the project.
    Whenever a municipality has been directed by an order issued under "An Act to establish a Sanitary Water Board and to control, prevent and abate pollution of the streams, lakes, ponds and other surface and underground waters in the State, and to repeal an Act named therein", approved July 12, 1951, as now or hereafter amended, or the "Environmental Protection Act", enacted by the 76th General Assembly, to abate its discharge of untreated or inadequately treated sewage, this fact shall be set out in the ordinance, unless the order to abate the discharge has been reversed on appeal.
    The ordinance shall set out the estimated cost of the project, determine the period of usefulness thereof, and fix the amount of revenue bonds proposed to be issued, the maturity or maturities, the interest rate, which shall not exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, and all the details in connection with the bonds. The ordinance may contain such covenants and restrictions upon the issuance of additional revenue bonds thereafter, which will share equally the revenue of the sewerage system, as may be deemed necessary or advisable for the assurance of the payment of the bonds first issued. Any municipality may also provide in the ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds under this Division 141 that the bonds, or such ones thereof as may be specified, shall, to the extent and in the manner prescribed, be subordinated and be junior in standing, with respect to the payment of principal and interest and the security thereof, to such other bonds as are designated in the ordinance.
    The ordinance shall pledge the revenue derived from the operation of the sewerage system for the purpose of paying the cost of operation and maintenance of the system, providing an adequate depreciation fund, and paying the principal and interest on the bonds of the municipality issued under this Division 141.
    This amendatory Act (Public Act 76-1983) applies to bonds which are authorized but not sold on its effective date.
    With respect to instruments for the payment of money issued under this Section either before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1989, it is and always has been the intention of the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have been supplementary grants of power to issue instruments in accordance with the Omnibus Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts, (ii) that the provisions of this Section are not a limitation on the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that instruments issued under this Section within the supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are not invalid because of any provision of this Act that may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those Acts.
    The amendatory Acts of 1971, 1972 and 1973 are not a limit upon any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 86-4.)

65 ILCS 5/11-141-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-141-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-141-4)
    Sec. 11-141-4. Within 10 days after this ordinance has been passed, it shall be published at least once in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality.
    If the ordinance specifies that the municipality has been directed by an order issued under the provisions of "An Act to establish a Sanitary Water Board and to control, prevent and abate pollution of the streams, lakes, ponds and other surface and underground waters in the State, and to repeal an Act named therein", approved July 12, 1951, as heretofore and hereafter amended, and the Environmental Protection Act, to abate its discharge of untreated or inadequately treated sewage, the ordinance authorizing the issuance of those revenue bonds shall be in effect immediately upon its adoption and publication, or posting, as provided in this section, notwithstanding any provision in this Code or any other law to the contrary.
    In all other cases, if no petition is filed with the municipal clerk as hereinafter provided in this section, within 30 days after the publication or posting of the ordinance, the ordinance shall be in effect after the expiration of that 30 day period. In such cases the publication or posting of the ordinance shall be accompanied by a notice of (1) the specific number of voters required to sign a petition requesting the question of improving or extending or of construction or acquiring and improving and extending a sewerage system and of issuing revenue bonds to be submitted to the electors; (2) the time in which such petition must be filed; and (3) the date of the prospective referendum. The municipal clerk shall provide a petition form to any individual requesting one. But if within that 30 day period a petition is filed with the municipal clerk signed by electors of the municipality numbering 10% or more of the number of registered voters in the municipality, asking that the question of improving or extending or of construction or acquiring and improving and extending a sewerage system and of issuing revenue bonds to pay the cost thereof be submitted to the electors of the municipality, the municipal clerk of the municipality shall certify the question for submission at an election.
    If a majority of the electors voting upon the question voted in favor thereof, the ordinance shall be in effect, but if a majority of the electors voting upon the questions are not in favor thereof, the ordinance shall not take effect.
(Source: P.A. 87-767.)

65 ILCS 5/11-141-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-141-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-141-5)
    Sec. 11-141-5. All bonds issued under this Division 141 are payable solely from the revenue derived from the operation of the sewerage system; provided, that bonds issued under this Division 141 may also be payable from funds pledged by the municipality issuing such bonds pursuant to the Illinois Finance Authority Act. Notwithstanding any such pledge or any other matter, these bonds shall not, in any event, constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation. It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that the bond has been issued under this Division 141 and that it does not constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within any constitutional or statutory limitation.
(Source: P.A. 93-205, eff. 1-1-04.)

65 ILCS 5/11-141-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-141-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-141-6)
    Sec. 11-141-6. So long as any revenue bonds of the municipality under the provisions of this Division 141 are outstanding, all revenue derived from the operation of such a sewerage system shall be set aside as collected, and deposited in a special fund of the municipality, and this revenue shall be used only for the purpose of paying the cost of operating and maintaining the sewerage system, providing an adequate depreciation fund, and paying the principal of and interest on the bonds issued by the municipality under the provisions of this Division 141. When no such revenue bonds are outstanding, such revenue shall be used for the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on any other bonds or indebtedness issued or incurred by the municipality for the construction, acquisition, improvement, extension, operation or improvement of the sewerage system, or for paying for the construction, acquisition, improvement, extension, operation or improvement of the sewerage system.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-141-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-141-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-141-7)
    Sec. 11-141-7. Powers. The corporate authorities of any municipality that owns and operates or that may hereafter own and operate a sewerage system constructed or acquired under the provisions of any law of this state may make, enact, and enforce all needful rules, regulations, and ordinances for the improvement, care, and protection of its sewerage system and any other sewer or sewerage system, located outside the corporate boundary of the municipality and not owned by it, that directly or indirectly connects with the municipality's sewerage system, which may be conducive to the preservation of the public health, comfort, and convenience, and may render the sewage carried in the sewerage system of the municipality harmless in so far as it is reasonably possible to do so.
    The corporate authorities of such a municipality may, by ordinance, charge the inhabitants thereof for the use and service of its sewerage system whether by direct or indirect connection therewith within or without the corporate boundary, and to establish charges or rates for that purpose. The corporate authorities of such a municipality may by ordinance charge the users thereof, whether they be inside of or outside of the municipality, for the use and service of its sewerage system whether by direct or indirect connection therewith, within or without the corporate boundary, and may establish charges or rates for that purpose, provided however that where such users are residents of another municipality with whom there is a contract for use and service of the sewerage system, then such charges or rates shall be made in accordance with the terms of the contract, either directly to the users or to the contracting municipality as may be provided by the provisions of the contract. In making such rates and charges the municipality may provide for a rate to the outside users in excess of the rate fixed for the inhabitants of said municipality as may be reasonable. Where bonds are issued as provided in Sections 11-141-2 and 11-141-3, the corporate authorities shall establish rates or charges as provided in this section, and these charges or rates shall be sufficient at all times to pay the cost of operation and maintenance, to provide an adequate depreciation fund, and to pay the principal of and interest upon all revenue bonds issued under Sections 11-141-2 and 11-141-3.
    A depreciation fund is a fund for such replacements as may be necessary from time to time for the continued effective and efficient operation of the system. The depreciation fund shall not be allowed to accumulate beyond a reasonable amount necessary for that purpose, and shall not be used for extensions to the system.
    Charges or rates shall be established, revised, and maintained by ordinance and become payable as the corporate authorities may determine by ordinance.
    Such charges or rates are liens upon the real estate upon or for which sewerage service is supplied whenever the charges or rates become delinquent as provided by the ordinance of the municipality fixing a delinquency date. A lien is created under the preceding sentence only if the municipality sends to the owner or owners of record, as referenced by the taxpayer's identification number, of the real estate (i) a copy of each delinquency notice sent to the person who is delinquent in paying the charges or rates or other notice sufficient to inform the owner or owners of record, as referenced by the taxpayer's identification number, that the charges or rates have become delinquent and (ii) a notice that unpaid charges or rates may create a lien on the real estate under this Section. However, the municipality has no preference over the rights of any purchaser, mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lien holder arising prior to the filing of the notice of such a lien in the office of the recorder of the county in which such real estate is located, or in the office of the registrar of titles of such county if the property affected is registered under "An Act concerning land titles", approved May 1, 1897, as amended. This notice shall consist of a sworn statement setting out (1) a description of such real estate sufficient for the identification thereof, (2) the amount of money due for such sewerage service, and (3) the date when such amount became delinquent. The municipality shall send a copy of the notice of the lien to the owner or owners of record of the real estate, as referenced by the taxpayer's identification number. The municipality has the power to foreclose this lien in the same manner and with the same effect as in the foreclosure of mortgages on real estate.
    Except in counties with a population of more than 250,000 where the majority of the municipal sewerage system users are located outside of the municipality's corporate limits, the payment of delinquent charges for sewerage service to any premises may be enforced by discontinuing either the water service or the sewerage service to that premises, or both. A rate or charge is delinquent if it is more than 30 days overdue. Any public or municipal corporation or political subdivision of the State furnishing water service to a premises (i) shall discontinue that service upon receiving written notice from the municipality providing sewerage service that payment of the rate or charge for sewerage service to the premises has become delinquent and (ii) shall not resume water service until receiving a similar notice that the delinquency has been removed. The provider of sewerage service shall not request discontinuation of water service before sending a notice of the delinquency to the sewer user and affording the user an opportunity to be heard. An investor-owned public utility providing water service within a municipality that provides sewerage service may contract with the municipality to discontinue water service to a premises with respect to which the payment of a rate or charge for sewerage service has become delinquent. The municipality shall reimburse the privately owned public utility, public or municipal corporation, or political subdivision of the State for the reasonable cost of the discontinuance and the resumption of water service, any lost water service revenues, and the costs of discontinuing water service. The municipality shall indemnify the privately owned public utility, public or municipal corporation, or political subdivision of the State for any judgment and related attorney's fees resulting from an action based on any provision of this paragraph.
    The municipality also has the power, from time to time, to sue the occupant or user of that real estate in a civil action to recover money due for sewerage services, plus a reasonable attorney's fee, to be fixed by the court. However, whenever a judgment is entered in such a civil action, the foregoing provisions in this section with respect to filing sworn statements of such delinquencies in the office of the recorder and creating a lien against the real estate shall not be effective as to the charges sued upon and no lien shall exist thereafter against the real estate for the delinquency. Judgment in such a civil action operates as a release and waiver of the lien upon the real estate for the amount of the judgment.
(Source: P.A. 93-500, eff. 6-1-04.)

65 ILCS 5/11-141-8

    (65 ILCS 5/11-141-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-141-8)
    Sec. 11-141-8. Every municipality which issues bonds under this Division 141 shall install and maintain a proper system of accounts showing the amount of revenue received from the sewerage system and the application of that revenue. At least once each year the municipality shall have the accounts properly audited. A report of that audit shall be open for inspection at all proper times to any taxpayer, sewerage system user, or the holder of any bond issued under this Division 141, or their respective representatives.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-141-9

    (65 ILCS 5/11-141-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-141-9)
    Sec. 11-141-9. The holder of any bond issued under this Division 141, or of any coupon representing interest accrued thereon, by any civil action, mandamus, injunction or other proceeding, may compel the officials of the municipality issuing the bonds to perform all duties imposed upon them by the provisions of this Division 141, including the making and collection of sufficient charges or rates for that purpose and the application of the revenue from the sewerage system.
(Source: P.A. 83-345.)

65 ILCS 5/11-141-10

    (65 ILCS 5/11-141-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-141-10)
    Sec. 11-141-10. For the purpose of improving or extending, or constructing or acquiring and improving and extending a sewerage system under this Division 141, a municipality may acquire any property necessary or appropriate therefor by eminent domain as provided by the Eminent Domain Act.
(Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)

65 ILCS 5/11-141-10.1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-141-10.1)
    Sec. 11-141-10.1. Annexation of territory including township sewerage system.
    (a) If a municipality annexes part or all of the territory in which a township operates a sewerage system that includes a sewage treatment plant or plants, and if the corporate authorities of the municipality do not operate a sewerage system that includes a sewage treatment plant or plants, the township shall be responsible for that portion of the sewerage system within the annexed territory. Any user fees attributable to the annexed territory shall remain with the township, unless, by agreement, the township assigns those fees.
    (b) If a municipality annexes part or all of the territory in which a township operates a sewerage system that does not include a sewage treatment plant or plants, the authority responsible for operating the sewerage system within the annexed territory shall assume responsibility for that portion of the sewerage system within the annexed territory. Beginning upon the date of annexation, any user fees attributable to the maintenance and operation of the sewerage system shall be collected by the corporate authorities of the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 94-475, eff. 8-4-05.)

65 ILCS 5/11-141-10.5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-141-10.5)
    Sec. 11-141-10.5. Sewerage systems; adjacent municipality's access to other jurisdictions. The corporate authorities of any municipality shall not restrain or interfere with an adjacent municipality's construction, maintenance, alteration, or extension of a sewerage system that accesses intercepting and outlet sewers of a third consenting wastewater treatment authority outside of the adjacent municipality's corporate boundaries provided that the construction, maintenance, alteration, or extension is an appropriate or practical route, according to any Environmental Protection Agency engineer, and is necessary to maintain or establish compliance with the Environmental Protection Act or rules or regulations promulgated by the Pollution Control Board.
    Any municipality granting access to intercepting and outlet sewers of a third consenting wastewater treatment authority may recover only its actual costs, including but not limited to inspection, regulation, administration, and repair costs, associated with any construction, maintenance, extension, or alteration of the existing system.
(Source: P.A. 90-190, eff. 7-24-97.)

65 ILCS 5/11-141-11

    (65 ILCS 5/11-141-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-141-11)
    Sec. 11-141-11. Every municipality may construct or acquire a sewerage system to serve a particular locality within its corporate limits or to extend or improve an existing sewerage system for the purpose of serving a particular locality within the municipality not theretofore served by its existing sewerage system, and may pay the cost thereof by the issuance and sale of revenue bonds of the municipality, payable solely from the revenue derived from the operation of the entire sewerage system or systems of the municipality. Except insofar as inconsistent with this section, the provisions of Sections 11-141-1 through 11-141-10 govern all matters connected with a project under this section.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-141-12

    (65 ILCS 5/11-141-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-141-12)
    Sec. 11-141-12. Every municipality also may construct or acquire a sewerage system to serve a particular locality within its corporate limits or to extend or improve an existing sewerage system for the purpose of serving a particular locality within the municipality not theretofore served by its existing sewerage system, and may pay the cost thereof by the issuance and sale of revenue bonds of the municipality, payable solely from the revenue derived from the operation of the sewerage system constructed or acquired for that particular locality, or from the revenue to be derived from the operation of the improvements and extensions of an existing system. Except insofar as inconsistent with this section, the provisions of Section 11-141-2 govern all matters connected with the bonds issued under this section.
    Bonds issued under this section are payable solely from revenue derived from the operation of that sewerage system or improvement or extension. These bonds shall not, in any event, constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation, and it shall be so stated on the face of each bond. The face of each bond shall also contain a description of the locality for which that system or improvement or extension is constructed or acquired.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-141-13

    (65 ILCS 5/11-141-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-141-13)
    Sec. 11-141-13. The corporate authorities of any municipality intending to avail itself of the provisions of Sections 11-141-12 through 11-141-18 shall adopt a resolution declaring its intention to construct or acquire a sewerage system for a particular locality within the municipality, or its intention to make an extension or improvement to an existing sewerage system for a particular locality, and describing the project to be constructed and the boundaries of the locality to be served thereby. The corporate authorities shall also determine the estimated cost of the project, approve a report of the engineer for the municipality of the possible rates to be charged to users of the sewerage system or improvement or extension, and set a date for a public hearing on the question of whether or not the project should be constructed.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-141-14

    (65 ILCS 5/11-141-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-141-14)
    Sec. 11-141-14. Notice of the public hearing shall be sent by mail to the persons who paid the general taxes for the last preceding year on each lot, block, tract, or parcel of land within the boundaries of the locality to be served by the proposed project and also to each occupant of premises within the locality. Notice shall also be published at least once, the first publication being not more than 30 nor less than 15 days before the date set for the hearing, in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality. The notice shall state (1) the time and place of the hearing, (2) the intention of the corporate authorities to construct or acquire the system or to extend or improve the existing system, (3) a description of the project to be constructed or acquired and the boundaries of the locality to be served thereby, (4) the estimated cost of the project, and (5) the probable rates to be charged the users of the system or improvement or extension.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-141-15

    (65 ILCS 5/11-141-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-141-15)
    Sec. 11-141-15. At the time and place fixed in the notice for the public hearing, the corporate authorities shall meet and hear the representations of any person desiring to be heard on the subject of the construction or acquisition of the proposed project, the nature thereof, the cost as estimated, and the probable rates to be charged. After the hearing has been had and all persons desiring to appear have been heard, the corporate authorities shall adopt a new resolution adopting, altering, amending, changing, or modifying the former resolution or abandoning the project.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-141-16

    (65 ILCS 5/11-141-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-141-16)
    Sec. 11-141-16. Powers; particular locality. If after the public hearing the corporate authorities of the municipality adopt a resolution to proceed with the construction or acquisition of the project, the corporate authorities may make and enforce all needful rules and regulations in connection with the construction, acquisition, improvement, or extension, and with the management and maintenance of the project to be constructed or acquired. The corporate authorities also may establish the rate or charge to each user of the sewerage system or improvement or extension at a rate which will be sufficient to pay the principal and interest of any bonds, issued to pay the cost thereof, maintenance, and operation of the system, improvement, or extension and may provide an adequate depreciation fund therefor. Charges or rates shall be established, revised, and maintained by ordinance and become payable as the corporate authorities may determine by ordinance. Such charges or rates are liens upon the real estate upon or for which sewerage service is supplied whenever the charges or rates become delinquent as provided by the ordinance of the municipality fixing a delinquency date. A lien is created under the preceding sentence only if the municipality sends to the owner or owners of record of the real estate, as referenced by the taxpayer's identification number, (i) a copy of each delinquency notice sent to the person who is delinquent in paying the charges or rates or other notice sufficient to inform the owner or owners of record, as referenced by the taxpayer's identification number, that the charges or rates have become delinquent and (ii) a notice that unpaid charges or rates may create a lien on the real estate under this Section. However, the municipality has no preference over the rights of any purchaser, mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lien holder arising prior to the filing of the notice of such a lien in the office of the recorder of the county in which such real estate is located or in the office of the registrar of titles of such county if the property affected is registered under "An Act concerning land titles", approved May 1, 1897, as amended. This notice shall consist of a sworn statement setting out (1) a description of such real estate sufficient for the identification thereof, (2) the amount of money due for such sewerage service, and (3) the date when such amount became delinquent, (4) the owner of record of the premises. The municipality shall send a copy of the notice of the lien to the owner or owners of record of the real estate, as referenced by the taxpayer's identification number. The municipality may foreclose this lien in the same manner and with the same effect as in the foreclosure of mortgages on real estate.
    Except in counties with a population of more than 250,000 where the majority of the municipal sewerage system users are located outside of the municipality's corporate limits, the payment of delinquent charges for sewerage service to any premises may be enforced by discontinuing either the water service or the sewerage service to that premises, or both. A rate or charge is delinquent if it is more than 30 days overdue. Any public or municipal corporation or political subdivision of the State furnishing water service to a premises (i) shall discontinue that service upon receiving written notice from the municipality providing sewerage service that payment of the rate or charge for sewerage service to the premises has become delinquent and (ii) shall not resume water service until receiving a similar notice that the delinquency has been removed. The provider of sewerage service shall not request discontinuation of water service before sending a notice of the delinquency to the sewer user and affording the user an opportunity to be heard. An investor-owned public utility providing water service within a municipality that provides sewerage service may contract with the municipality to discontinue water service to a premises with respect to which the payment of a rate or charge for sewerage service has become delinquent. The municipality shall reimburse the privately owned public utility, public or municipal corporation, or political subdivision of the State for the reasonable cost of the discontinuance and the resumption of water service, any lost water service revenues, and the costs of discontinuing water service. The municipality shall indemnify the privately owned public utility, public or municipal corporation, or political subdivision of the State for any judgment and related attorney's fees resulting from an action based on any provision of this paragraph.
    The municipality also may, from time to time, sue the occupant or user of the real estate in a civil action to recover the money due for sewerage services, plus a reasonable attorney's fee, to be fixed by the court. However, whenever a judgment is entered in such a civil action, the foregoing provision in this section with respect to filing sworn statements of such delinquencies in the office of the recorder and creating a lien against the real estate shall not be effective as to the charges sued upon and no lien shall exist thereafter against the real estate for that delinquency. Judgment in such a civil action operates as a release and waiver of the lien upon the real estate for the amount of the judgment. The charge provided in this section to be made against each user of an improvement or extension shall be in addition to the charge, if any, made of all users of the system under Section 11-141-7 and shall be kept separate and distinct therefrom.
    This amendatory Act of 1975 is not a limit on any municipality which is a home rule unit.
(Source: P.A. 93-500, eff. 6-1-04.)

65 ILCS 5/11-141-17

    (65 ILCS 5/11-141-17) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-141-17)
    Sec. 11-141-17. If the corporate authorities adopt a resolution to proceed with the construction or acquisition of the project as provided in Section 11-141-16, they shall adopt an ordinance providing for the issuance of the bonds. The ordinance shall contain the necessary detail and data provided for by Section 11-141-3. It shall not be necessary that the ordinance refer to plans and specifications nor that there be on file for public inspection prior to the adoption of such ordinance detailed plans and specifications of the project. Within 10 days after the ordinance has been passed, it shall be published at least once in one or more newspapers published in the municipality, or, if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general circulation within the municipality. In municipalities with less than 500 population in which no newspaper is published, publication may instead be made by posting a notice in 3 prominent places within the municipality. The ordinance shall become effective 10 days after the publication.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-141-18

    (65 ILCS 5/11-141-18) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-141-18)
    Sec. 11-141-18. All revenue derived from the operation of such a sewerage system, improvement, or extension shall be set aside as collected, and deposited in a special fund of the municipality. It shall be used only for the purpose of paying the cost of operating and maintaining the sewerage system, improvement, or extension, providing an adequate depreciation fund, and paying the principal and interest on the bonds issued by the municipality under Sections 11-141-12 through 11-141-18 for the purpose of constructing or acquiring the system, improvement, or extension.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 142

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 142 heading)
DIVISION 142. SEWAGE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL

65 ILCS 5/11-142-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-142-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-142-1)
    Sec. 11-142-1. Subject to the provisions of Section 11-142-2, whenever a municipality which is not in a sanitary district has constructed a sewage treatment or disposal plant or plants, the municipality may levy an annual tax of not to exceed .075% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all taxable property therein for the operation and maintenance of the plant or plants. The tax shall be in addition to all other taxes authorized by law to be levied and collected in the municipality and shall be in addition to taxes levied for general purposes as authorized by Section 8-3-1.
    The foregoing limitation upon tax rates may be increased or decreased according to the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/11-142-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-142-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-142-2)
    Sec. 11-142-2. Section 11-142-1 shall be in force in any municipality in which "An Act to provide for a tax for the operation and maintenance of sewage treatment and disposal plants in municipalities which are not in any sanitary district," approved May 2, 1932, has been heretofore adopted and was in force immediately prior to January 1, 1942. Section 11-142-1 shall not be in force in any other municipality until the question of its adoption is certified by the clerk and submitted to the electors of the municipality at an election in accordance with the general election law, and approved by a majority of those voting thereon.
    The question shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall Section 11-142-1 of the
Illinois Municipal Code, providing          YES
for a tax for the operation and
maintenance of sewage treatment         ----------------------
and disposal plants in municipalities
which are not in any sanitary               NO
district, be adopted?
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    If a majority of the electors of the municipality voting on the question vote in favor of adopting Section 11-142-1, it shall become operative in that municipality.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/11-142-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-142-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-142-3)
    Sec. 11-142-3. In addition to all other taxes now or hereafter authorized, the corporate authorities of each municipality may levy and collect, without referendum, a tax for the purpose of paying the expenses of the chlorination of sewage, or other means of disinfection or additional treatment as may be required by water quality standards approved or adopted by the Pollution Control Board or by the court, which tax may be extended at a rate not to exceed .02% of the value of all taxable property within the municipality as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue.
(Source: P.A. 81-1509.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 143

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 143 heading)
DIVISION 143. CITY SEWERAGE FUND TAX

65 ILCS 5/11-143-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-143-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-143-1)
    Sec. 11-143-1. The corporate authorities of any municipality which now has, or hereafter may have, established a system of sewerage for the municipality, annually may levy and collect a tax not to exceed .01666% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of the taxable real and personal property in the municipality, for the extension and laying of sewers in the municipality and for the maintenance of those sewers. However, the board of public works of the municipality, if any, or the head of the municipality's sewer department, shall first certify to the corporate authorities the amount that will be necessary for those purposes. The tax shall be known as the sewerage fund tax and shall be levied and collected in the same manner as are the other general taxes of the municipality.
    A two-thirds majority of all the corporate authorities may levy and collect annually, a tax not to exceed .10% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of the taxable real and personal property in the municipality, for the specified purposes. Nothing in this Section increases the aggregate amount of tax, as limited in Section 8-3-1, that may be levied in any one year.
(Source: P.A. 81-1550.)

65 ILCS 5/11-143-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-143-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-143-2)
    Sec. 11-143-2. Upon approval by referendum as hereinafter provided, the city council of any city having a population of less than 100,000 inhabitants which operates a sewage disposal plant may levy and collect an annual tax of not to exceed .075% of the assessed valuation of the taxable property in the city for the purpose of operating and maintaining such sewage disposal plant. However, the board of public works of the city, if any, or the head of the city's sewer department, shall first certify to the city council the amount that will be necessary for such purpose. This tax shall be levied and collected in like manner as the general taxes for city purposes and shall not be included within any limitation of rate prescribed by Section 8-3-1 but shall be excluded therefrom and shall be in addition thereto and in excess thereof.
    This Section shall not be in force in any municipality until the question of its adoption is certified by the clerk and submitted to the electors of the municipality at an election in accordance with the general election law and approved by a majority of those voting thereon.
    The question shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall Section 11-143-1 of
the Illinois Municipal Code,           YES
providing for an additional
tax for the operation and       ------------------------------
maintenance of a sewage                NO
disposal plant, be adopted?
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    If a majority of the electors of the municipality voting on the question vote in favor of adopting this section, it shall become operative in that municipality.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 144

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 144 heading)
DIVISION 144. TAX TO PAY DEFAULTED SEWERAGE
SYSTEM BONDS

65 ILCS 5/11-144-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-144-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-144-1)
    Sec. 11-144-1. For the purpose of Sections 11-144-2 and 11-144-3, "sewerage system" means a sewage treatment plant or plants, collecting, intercepting and outlet sewers, force mains, conduits, lateral sewers and extensions, pumping stations, ejector stations and all other appurtenances, extensions, or improvements necessary or useful and convenient for the collection, treatment, and disposal, in a sanitary manner, of sewage and industrial wastes.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-144-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-144-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-144-2)
    Sec. 11-144-2. Subject to the provisions of Section 11-144-3, when a municipality with a population of less than 3,000 has issued revenue bonds prior to July 22, 1939, for the purpose of constructing or acquiring sewerage systems, and payment of the principal and interest on these bonds has been defaulted, the corporate authorities thereof annually may levy and collect a tax upon the taxable real and personal property in the municipality not to exceed .5% on the dollar. The proceeds of this tax shall be used for the payment of the defaulted principal and interest on the specified bonds. The tax shall be levied and collected in the same manner as are other general taxes of the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 76-1593.)

65 ILCS 5/11-144-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-144-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-144-3)
    Sec. 11-144-3. The corporate authorities of a municipality specified in Section 11-144-2, by ordinance, may cause the question of the levy of the tax to be submitted to the electors at an election in accordance with the general election law. The question shall be certified by the clerk of the municipality to the proper election authority. The question shall be in substantially the following form:
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    Shall a tax not exceeding .5%
be levied each year on all taxable             YES
property in the .... of .... for
the purpose of redeeming defaulted         -------------------
revenue bonds, and accrued interest
thereon, issued for the purpose of             NO
constructing or acquiring sewerage systems?
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    The levy is authorized if the majority of votes cast on the proposition are in favor thereof. The corporate authorities shall then levy a tax annually, not exceeding the rate authorized by that election, until the amount necessary to redeem the principal and interest on the specified bonds is collected.
    Any municipality whose electors have approved the levy of an annual tax under "An Act to authorize cities, villages and incorporated towns to levy a tax for the redemption of defaulted revenue bonds, and accrued interest thereon, issued for the purpose of constructing or acquiring sewerage systems," approved July 22, 1939, shall continue to levy the tax annually, not exceeding one-half of the rate authorized at the election, until the amount necessary to redeem the principal of and interest on the specified bonds is collected.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 145

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 145 heading)
DIVISION 145. COLLECTION OF SEWER REVENUES BY OPERATOR
OF WATERWORKS SYSTEM

65 ILCS 5/11-145-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-145-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-145-1)
    Sec. 11-145-1. Any municipality which issues revenue bonds for the construction, acquisition, improvement, extension or operation of a sewerage system under the provisions of this Code and establishes rates, charges or rents for the use of such sewerage system based upon the volume of water delivered through a waterworks system not owned by such municipality, may enter into a contract with the owner or operator of such waterworks system to act as collector of such rates, rents or charges for the use of such sewerage system and to pay over such revenues to such municipality as provided by this section. Such contract may authorize and require such owner or operator of the waterworks system, as agent for the municipality, to do all things relating to the collection of such rates, rents or charges as the municipality could do if it were making such collections directly and may allow such compensation to such collector for acting as such, not to exceed 6% of the total amount collected, as may be agreed upon by the contracting parties, such compensation to be deducted from such collections and the balance to be paid over to such municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 146

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 146 heading)
DIVISION 146. CONTRACT FOR COLLECTING AND
DISPOSING OF SEWAGE ORIGINATING
OUTSIDE MUNICIPALITY

65 ILCS 5/11-146-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-146-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-146-1)
    Sec. 11-146-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may contract with the State of Illinois, any municipality, or any person for the collection and disposal of sewage originating outside of municipalities.
    The corporate authorities of a municipality may provide by ordinance for the extension and maintenance of municipal sewers in specified areas outside the corporate limits.
(Source: P.A. 76-1516.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 147

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 147 heading)
DIVISION 147. SEWAGE DISPOSAL CONTRACTS BETWEEN CERTAIN MUNICIPAL
CORPORATIONS

65 ILCS 5/11-147-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-147-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-147-1)
    Sec. 11-147-1. Whenever a municipality, drainage district, sanitary district, or other municipal corporation is adjacent to any other municipality, drainage district, sanitary district, or other municipal corporation the adjacent municipal corporations have the power to contract with each other, upon such terms as may be agreed upon between them, for the perpetual or temporary use and benefit by one of them of any sewer or drain, or of any system of sewerage or drainage or part thereof, or of any sewage disposal or sewage treatment plants and works, heretofore or hereafter constructed by the other. Any such sewer or drain, or system of sewerage or drainage or part thereof, or sewage disposal or sewage treatment plants and work, heretofore or hereafter constructed by one such municipal corporation may be extended or furnished to the inhabitants of the other. Such municipal corporations may by contract with each other provide for the joint construction of any sewer or drain or sewage disposal or sewage treatment plants and works by the municipal corporations so contracting, and for the common use thereof by the inhabitants of the contracting municipal corporations. In addition, whenever a sanitary district has acquired an easement granting the sanitary district the right to construct or operate a sanitary sewer system or part of a sanitary sewer system over property that connects the sanitary district to a municipality, the municipality and the sanitary district may enter into a contract for the use of the sanitary sewer system regardless of whether the sanitary district is adjacent to the municipality.
(Source: P.A. 94-1106, eff. 2-9-07.)

65 ILCS 5/11-147-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-147-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-147-2)
    Sec. 11-147-2. Any contract specified in Section 11-147-1 may be made by the authority of an ordinance or resolution passed by the proper legislative authority of the municipality, sanitary district, drainage district, or other municipal corporation proposing the contract, and shall be assented to by an ordinance or resolution passed by the proper legislative authority of the municipality, sanitary district, drainage district, or other municipal corporation assenting to the contract. When made and assented to by the proper legislative authorities of the municipal corporations who are parties thereto, the contract shall be in all respects valid and binding.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-147-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-147-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-147-3)
    Sec. 11-147-3. Every municipality lying within or partly within the corporate limits of, or adjacent to, any sanitary district which was organized under "An Act to create sanitary districts in certain localities, to drain and protect the same from overflow for sanitary purposes and to provide for sewage disposal," approved May 17, 1907, as heretofore and hereafter amended, and which is authorized to collect, carry-off, dispose of, and treat sewage and industrial wastes, may enter into a contract with this sanitary district upon such reasonable terms as may be agreed upon, for the use of the drains, conduits, treatment plants, pumping plants, and works maintained by the sanitary district for the carrying-off, disposal, and treatment of sewage and industrial wastes.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-147-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-147-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-147-4)
    Sec. 11-147-4. Any municipality lying wholly or partly within the boundaries of any county which accepts the provisions of "An Act in relation to water supply, drainage, sewage, pollution and flood control in certain counties," approved July 22, 1959, as heretofore or hereafter amended, may contract with such county for water supply or sewerage service to or for the benefit of the inhabitants of the municipality. Any such contract may provide for the periodic payment to the county of a share of the amounts necessary to pay or provide for the expenses of operation and maintenance of the waterworks or sewerage system of the combined waterworks and sewerage system (including insurance) of the county, to pay the principal of and interest on any revenue bonds issued by the county hereunder, and to provide an adequate depreciation fund and to maintain other reserves and sinking funds for the payment of the bonds or the extension or improvement of the waterworks properties or sewage facilities of the county or a combination thereof, as the case may be.
    Any such contract may be entered into without making a previous appropriation for the expense thereby incurred. Any such contract may be for a term not in excess of 20 years, if the contract is a general obligation of the municipality, or for a term not in excess of 40 years, if the obligation under the contract is payable solely from the revenues derived by the municipality from its water supply or sewerage system.
    If the contract is payable solely from the revenues derived by the municipality from its water supply or sewerage system, the amounts due under the contract shall be deemed an expense of operating and maintaining the water supply or sewerage system of the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 2429.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 148

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 148 heading)
DIVISION 148. JOINT CONSTRUCTION OF SEWAGE
PLANT WITH OUT-OF-STATE MUNICIPALITY

65 ILCS 5/11-148-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-148-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-148-1)
    Sec. 11-148-1. Whenever the territory of any municipality of this state is adjacent to the territory of another state, the municipality may jointly construct a sewage disposal plant, together with all necessary and proper pipes, conduits, and appurtenances within its own corporate limits, and may own, operate, and maintain the plant jointly with any municipality in the adjacent state, for their joint use, on terms and conditions to be agreed upon by the municipalities.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-148-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-148-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-148-2)
    Sec. 11-148-2. Whenever a municipality in an adjacent state desires to construct a sewage disposal plant in an Illinois municipality adjacent to the boundary of the State of Illinois, the municipality in the adjacent state may construct a sewage disposal plant, together with all necessary and proper pipes, conduits, and appurtenances, within the corporate limits of the Illinois municipality, and may hold, own, maintain, and operate the plant as its sole and separate property, subject to the approval of the corporate authorities of the Illinois municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-148-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-148-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-148-3)
    Sec. 11-148-3. Whenever a municipality in an adjacent state desires to construct a sewage disposal plant within or near the corporate limits of an adjoining municipality, located in the State of Illinois, the municipality in the adjacent state may construct the sewage disposal plant within or near the corporate limits of the Illinois municipality, together with all necessary pipes, conduits, and appurtenances thereto, and may own, operate, and maintain the plant and also may permit use thereof by the Illinois municipality upon terms and conditions to be agreed upon by contract between the municipalities.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-148-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-148-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-148-4)
    Sec. 11-148-4. Whenever a municipality located in the State of Illinois owns and operates a sewage disposal plant within or near its corporate limits, and is adjacent to a municipality in another state, the Illinois municipality has the power to permit use of its sewage disposal plant and appurtenances by the adjacent municipality located in the other state, on terms to be agreed upon by a contract between the municipalities.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-148-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-148-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-148-5)
    Sec. 11-148-5. The interest, ownership, or equity which any municipality of another state has in any sewage disposal plant and necessary connecting and outlet sewers and appurtenances in the State of Illinois, constructed by virtue of Section 11-148-1 through 11-148-4 is not subject to taxation in the State of Illinois.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-148-6

    (65 ILCS 5/11-148-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-148-6)
    Sec. 11-148-6. Whenever a municipality of another state constructs or leases a sewage disposal plant in the State of Illinois, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 11-148-1 through 11-148-4, the municipality may condemn and take property within the State of Illinois necessary for that disposal plant and for connecting and outlet sewers and appurtenances, in the same manner as might any municipality within this state.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/11-148-7

    (65 ILCS 5/11-148-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-148-7)
    Sec. 11-148-7. The purpose of Sections 11-148-1 through 11-148-6 is the elimination or lessening of pollution of streams within the State of Illinois, and is particularly for the benefit of adjacent municipalities whose territory is located partially in the State of Illinois and partially in an adjacent state, and whose sewage disposal can be most efficiently and economically handled by a joint plant for the 2 municipalities. The sections specified shall be liberally construed to give effect to these purposes.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 149

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 149 heading)
DIVISION 149. EXTENSION OF MUNICIPAL WATER
AND SEWER SERVICE OUTSIDE CORPORATE
LIMITS

65 ILCS 5/11-149-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-149-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-149-1)
    Sec. 11-149-1. The corporate authorities of a municipality may provide by ordinance for the extension and maintenance of municipal sewers and water mains, or both, in specified areas outside the corporate limits. Such service shall not be extended, however, unless a majority of the owners of record of the real property in the specified area petition the corporate authorities for the service. In a non-home rule municipality, if such service has been provided to another unit of local government, the municipality cannot thereafter require the annexation of the property owned by the unit of local government to the municipality as a prerequisite to the continuation and maintenance of such service.
(Source: P.A. 94-544, eff. 8-10-05.)

65 ILCS 5/11-149-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-149-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-149-2)
    Sec. 11-149-2. The extension of such service may be financed by the issuance of bonds payable solely from the revenue obtained from the furnishing of such service. The bonds shall be issued and shall be subject to the provisions, as near as may be, of Division 139 of this article. The corporate authorities may make rules and regulations and may establish charges for such service in areas outside the corporate limits in the manner provided in Section 11-139-8, as near as may be.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 2727.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 150

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 150 heading)
DIVISION 150. WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE
CONNECTION CHARGE

65 ILCS 5/11-150-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-150-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-150-1)
    Sec. 11-150-1. The corporate authorities of any municipality operating a waterworks, sewerage or combined waterworks and sewerage system have the power by ordinance to collect a fair and reasonable charge for connection to any such system in addition to those charges covered by normal taxes, for the construction, expansion and extension of the works of the system, the charge to be assessed against new or additional users of the system and to be known as a connection charge, except that no connection or water usage charge shall exceed the actual cost required for the installation or usage of an automatic sprinkler system. The funds thus collected shall be used by the municipality for its general corporate purposes with primary application thereof being made by the necessary expansion of the works of the system to meet the requirements of the new users thereof.
(Source: P.A. 85-784.)

65 ILCS 5/11-150-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-150-2)
    Sec. 11-150-2. Billing for services.
    (a) On or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 100th General Assembly, the corporate authorities of any municipality operating a waterworks or combined waterworks and sewerage system:
        (1) shall bill for any utility service, including
    
previously unbilled service: (A) within 12 months after the provision of that service to the customer if the service is supplied to a residential customer; or (B) within 24 months after the provision of that service to that customer if the service is supplied to a non-residential customer; however, the corporate authorities of a municipality may bill for unpaid amounts that were billed to a customer or if the customer was notified that there is an unpaid amount before the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 100th General Assembly for service that was supplied to the customer before January 1, 2016;
        (2) shall not intentionally delay billing beyond the
    
normal billing cycle;
        (3) shall label any amount attributed to previously
    
unbilled service as such on the customer's bill and include the beginning and ending dates for the period during which the previously unbilled amount accrued;
        (4) shall issue the makeup billing amount calculated
    
on a prorated basis to reflect the varying rates for previously unbilled service accrued over a period of time when the rates for service have varied; and
        (5) shall provide the customer with the option of a
    
payment arrangement to retire the makeup bill for previously unbilled service by periodic payments, without interest or late fees, over a time equal to the amount of time the billing was delayed.
    (b) The time limit of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) shall not apply to previously unbilled service attributed to tampering, theft of service, fraud, or the customer preventing the utility's recorded efforts to obtain an accurate reading of the meter.
(Source: P.A. 100-178, eff. 8-18-17.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 150.1

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 150.1 heading)
DIVISION 150.1. LEAD HAZARD COST RECOVERY FEE
(Source: P.A. 99-922, eff. 1-17-17.)

65 ILCS 5/11-150.1-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-150.1-1)
    Sec. 11-150.1-1. Lead hazard cost recovery fee. The corporate authorities of any municipality that operates a waterworks system and that incurs reasonable costs to comply with Section 35.5 of the Illinois Plumbing License Law shall have the authority, by ordinance, to collect a fair and reasonable fee from users of the system in order to recover those reasonable costs. Fees collected pursuant to this Section shall be used exclusively for the purpose of complying with Section 35.5 of the Illinois Plumbing License Law.
(Source: P.A. 99-922, eff. 1-17-17.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 151

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 151 heading)
DIVISION 151. MUNICIPALITY RELATIONSHIP
TO PUBLIC WATER DISTRICT

65 ILCS 5/11-151-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-151-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-151-1)
    Sec. 11-151-1. As used in this Article, "public water district" or "district" means a public water district organized under "An Act in relation to public water districts", approved July 25, 1945, as amended.
(Source: P.A. 76-1356.)

65 ILCS 5/11-151-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-151-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-151-2)
    Sec. 11-151-2. This Article does not apply to any public water district whose territory is situated in 2 or more municipalities, except where one of the municipalities is incorporated after June 1, 2004 pursuant to the amendatory changes to Section 2-3-5 made by this amendatory Act of the 93rd General Assembly. Nothing in this Article prohibits a municipality from continuing to operate utility facilities which it owns and operates, at the time territory is annexed to the municipality, in that territory even though it is part of a public water district.
(Source: P.A. 93-1058, eff. 12-2-04.)

65 ILCS 5/11-151-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-151-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-151-3)
    Sec. 11-151-3. Except as otherwise provided in this Article, no municipality may furnish water or sanitary sewer service to any territory situated within a public water district and more than one mile from the corporate limits of the municipality without the district's consent. Nothing in this Section affects the performance by the municipality of any other function in which the district is not engaged.
    A municipality that operates a public water supply and furnishes water service has the exclusive right, as against a public water district, to serve residents in the territory within one mile or less of the corporate limits of the municipality but may consent to the district's providing service to such residents.
(Source: P.A. 76-1356.)

65 ILCS 5/11-151-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-151-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-151-4)
    Sec. 11-151-4. If a municipality annexes all of the territory of a public water district, the municipality shall take over all the properties and assets of the district, assume all debts, liabilities and obligations of the district and perform all functions and services of the district. The district shall be abolished and the rights and duties imposed on the municipality of this Section shall commence 90 days after the effective date of the annexation or at such earlier date as the corporate authorities of the municipality, by ordinance, provide.
(Source: P.A. 76-1356.)

65 ILCS 5/11-151-5

    (65 ILCS 5/11-151-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-151-5)
    Sec. 11-151-5. If a municipality annexes part, but not all of the territory of a public water district, sanitary sewer district, or both, the corporate authorities of the municipality and of the district may enter contracts providing for the division and allocation of duplicate and overlapping powers, functions and duties between the 2 entities and for the use, management, control, purchase, conveyance, assumption and disposition of the properties, assets, debts, liabilities and obligations of the district. The corporate authorities of a district and such a municipality may also enter agreements providing for the operation by the municipality of the district's utility systems and other properties or for the transfer, conveyance or sale of those systems and properties to the municipality. "Systems and properties" includes those of every kind and character and whether situated within or outside the municipality. An operating contract made under this Section may not extend for a period longer than 30 years and must be subject to amendment, renewal or termination by mutual consent of the contracting parties. No contract under this Section may contain any provision impairing the obligation of any existing contract of such a municipality or district.
(Source: P.A. 90-190, eff. 7-24-97.)

65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 152

 
    (65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 152 heading)
DIVISION 152. MUNICIPAL INSURANCE AVAILABILITY PROGRAM

65 ILCS 5/11-152-1

    (65 ILCS 5/11-152-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-152-1)
    Sec. 11-152-1. (a) The corporate authorities of any municipality over 1,000,000 in population may establish a municipal insurance availability program to make available to the residents of such municipality, who are otherwise unable to obtain such insurance at affordable rates, insurance against damage or loss, including the costs of diagnosis or repair, where the proximate cause of such damage or loss is attributable to the breakage or stoppage of a water or sewage drainage system or pipes, apparatus and conduits utilized in connection therewith.
    (b) The corporate authorities shall establish uniform eligibility requirements for participation in the program.
    (c) The corporate authorities shall appoint a program administrator to operate the program.
(Source: P.A. 84-1431.)

65 ILCS 5/11-152-2

    (65 ILCS 5/11-152-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-152-2)
    Sec. 11-152-2. (a) The municipal insurance availability program shall offer to each eligible resident coverage in the amount and type determined to be sufficient by the program administrator.
    (b) Premiums charged for coverage issued under the program shall be reasonable in relation to the coverage provided.
    (c) The program administrator shall establish a premium billing procedure for collection of premiums from insureds on a periodic basis.
    (d) The program administrator shall perform all necessary functions to assure timely payment of claims under the program.
(Source: P.A. 84-1431.)

65 ILCS 5/11-152-3

    (65 ILCS 5/11-152-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-152-3)
    Sec. 11-152-3. Revenues received under the municipal insurance availability program shall be used to pay the costs of the program and to maintain and service the municipality's water and sewage drainage system.
(Source: P.A. 84-1431.)

65 ILCS 5/11-152-4

    (65 ILCS 5/11-152-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-152-4)
    Sec. 11-152-4. Municipal insurance availability programs organized under this Division 152 of Article 11 of the Illinois Municipal Code shall be subject to all applicable provisions of the Illinois Insurance Code.
(Source: P.A. 84-1431.)

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