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MUNICIPALITIES
(65 ILCS 5/) Illinois Municipal Code.

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.)