Chapter 65 — MUNICIPALITIES

(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 rel…

(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 Ai…

(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…

(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…

(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 au…

(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 i…

(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 improveme…

(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, s…

(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…

(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 followi…

(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 …

(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 …

(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 a…

(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,…

(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 …

(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 whi…

(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.…

(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…

(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 o…

(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 c…

(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, art…

(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…

(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…

(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…

(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 f…

(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 t…

(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 mu…

(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…

(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 majo…

(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 constit…

(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 di…

(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 …

(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…

(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 autho…

(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) (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 a…

(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…

(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,…

(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 specif…

(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 expe…

(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…

(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 author…

(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, o…

(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 …

(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) (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 re…

(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 …

(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 munic…

(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…

(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 establ…