(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.)
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