Chapter 70 — SPECIAL DISTRICTS

(70 ILCS 1850/24) (from Ch. 19, par. 424) Sec. 24. The Board has power to pass all ordinances and make all rules and regulations proper or necessary, and to carry into effect the powers granted to the District, with such fines or penalties as may be deemed proper. All fines and p…

(70 ILCS 1850/25) (from Ch. 19, par. 425) Sec. 25. Within 60 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a complete and detailed report and financial statement of the operations and assets and liabilities of the Port District. A reason…

(70 ILCS 1850/27) (from Ch. 19, par. 427) Sec. 27. The Board may investigate conditions in which it has an interest within the area of the District, the enforcement of its ordinances, rules and regulations, and the action, conduct and efficiency of all officers, agents and employ…

(70 ILCS 1850/28) (from Ch. 19, par. 428) Sec. 28. All final administrative decisions of the Board hereunder 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 pursua…

(70 ILCS 1850/29) (from Ch. 19, par. 429) Sec. 29. In the conduct of any investigation authorized by Section 27 the Port District shall, at its expense, provide a stenographer to take down all testimony and shall preserve a record of such proceedings. The notice of hearing, compl…

(70 ILCS 1850/3) (from Ch. 19, par. 403) Sec. 3. There is created a political subdivision, body politic, and municipal corporation by the name of the Shawneetown Regional Port District embracing the following territory in Gallatin county: all of the territory included in the civi…

(70 ILCS 1850/30) (from Ch. 19, par. 430) Sec. 30. If any provision of this Act is held invalid such provision shall be deemed to be excised from this Act and the invalidity thereof shall not affect any of the other provisions of this Act. If the application of any provision of t…

(70 ILCS 1850/31) (from Ch. 19, par. 431) Sec. 31. The provisions of the Illinois Municipal Code, or the provisions of "An Act in relation to airport authorities", approved April 4, 1945, as amended, or the provisions of "An Act to empower counties to acquire, own, construct, man…

(70 ILCS 1850/32) (from Ch. 19, par. 432) Sec. 32. Territory which is contiguous to the District and which is not included within any other port district may be annexed to and become a part of the District in the manner provided in Section 33 or 34 whichever may be applicable. (S…

(70 ILCS 1850/33) (from Ch. 19, par. 433) Sec. 33. At least 5% of the legal voters resident within the limits of such proposed addition to the District shall petition the circuit court for the county in which the major part of the District is situated, to cause the question to be…

(70 ILCS 1850/34) (from Ch. 19, par. 434) Sec. 34. If there is territory contiguous to the District which has no legal voters residing therein, a petition to annex such territory, signed by all the owners of record of such territory may be filed with the circuit court for the cou…

(70 ILCS 1850/35) (from Ch. 19, par. 435) Sec. 35. All property of every kind owned by the Port District shall be exempt from taxation. However, a tax may be levied upon a lessee of the Port District by reason of the value of a leasehold estate separate and apart from the fee sim…

(70 ILCS 1850/36) (from Ch. 19, par. 436) Sec. 36. All property of the Port District shall be public grounds owned by a municipal corporation and used exclusively for public purposes within the tax exemption provisions of Sections 15-10, 15-15, 15-20, 15-30, 15-75, 15-140, 15-155…

(70 ILCS 1850/4) (from Ch. 19, par. 404) Sec. 4. The Port District has the following rights and powers: 1. To issue permits: for the construction of all wharves, piers, dolphins, booms, weirs, breakwaters, bulkheads, jetties, bridges or other structures of any kind, over, under, …

(70 ILCS 1850/4.1) (from Ch. 19, par. 404.1) Sec. 4.1. In addition to the rights and powers listed in Section 4, the Port District has the power to build, construct, repair and maintain levees. (Source: Laws 1967, p. 1339.)

(70 ILCS 1850/4.2) (from Ch. 19, par. 404.2) Sec. 4.2. 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.)

(70 ILCS 1850/5) (from Ch. 19, par. 405) Sec. 5. The District has power to acquire and accept by purchase, lease, gift, grant or otherwise any property and rights useful for its purposes and to provide for the development of channels, ports, harbors, airports, airfields, terminal…

(70 ILCS 1850/5.05) Sec. 5.05. Eminent domain. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, any power granted under this Act 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. 9…

(70 ILCS 1850/5.1) (from Ch. 19, par. 405.1) Sec. 5.1. The District is authorized and empowered to establish, organize, own, acquire, participate in, operate, sell and transfer Export Trading Companies, whether as shareholder, partner, or co-venturer, alone or in cooperation with…

(70 ILCS 1850/6) (from Ch. 19, par. 406) Sec. 6. The District has power to apply for and accept grants, loans, or appropriations from the Federal Government or any agency or instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of the District and to enter into any agreement…

(70 ILCS 1850/7) (from Ch. 19, par. 407) Sec. 7. The District has power to procure and enter into contracts for any type of insurance or indemnity against loss or damage to property from any cause, including loss of use and occupancy, against death or injury of any person, agains…

(70 ILCS 1850/7.1) Sec. 7.1. Rentals, charges, and fees. With respect to any and all leases, easements, rights-of-way, privileges, and permits made or granted by the Board, the Board may agree upon and collect the rentals, charges, and fees that are deemed to be in the best inter…

(70 ILCS 1850/8) (from Ch. 19, par. 408) Sec. 8. The District has the continuing power to borrow money and issue either general obligation bonds after approval by referendum as hereinafter provided or revenue bonds without referendum approval for the purpose of acquiring, constru…

(70 ILCS 1850/9) (from Ch. 19, par. 409) Sec. 9. All revenue bonds shall be payable solely from the revenues or income to be derived from the terminals, terminal facilities, airfields, airports, or port facilities or any part thereof. The bonds may bear such date or dates and may…

(70 ILCS 1860/1) (from Ch. 19, par. 284) Sec. 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "America's Central Port District Act." (Source: P.A. 98-854, eff. 1-1-15.)

(70 ILCS 1860/10) (from Ch. 19, par. 293) Sec. 10. All bonds, whether general obligation or revenue, shall be sold by the Board in such manner as the Board shall determine. However, if any bonds are issued to bear interest at the maximum rate of interest allowed by Section 8 or 9…

(70 ILCS 1860/11) (from Ch. 19, par. 294) Sec. 11. Upon the issue of any revenue bonds as herein provided the Board shall fix and establish rates, charges and fees for the use of facilities acquired, constructed, reconstructed, extended or improved with the proceeds derived from …

(70 ILCS 1860/12) (from Ch. 19, par. 295) Sec. 12. Under no circumstances shall any bonds issued by the District or any other obligation of the District be or become an indebtedness or obligation of the State of Illinois or of any other political subdivision of or municipality wi…

(70 ILCS 1860/13) (from Ch. 19, par. 296) Sec. 13. The Board may, after referendum approval, levy a tax for corporate purposes of the District annually at the rate approved by referendum, but which rate shall not exceed .05% of the value of all taxable property within the Port Di…

(70 ILCS 1860/14) (from Ch. 19, par. 297) Sec. 14. It is unlawful to make any fill or deposit of rock, earth, sand, or other material, or any refuse matter of any kind or description, or build or commence the building of any wharf, pier, dolphin, boom, weir, breakwater, bulkhead,…

(70 ILCS 1860/15) (from Ch. 19, par. 298) Sec. 15. The governing and administrative body of the Port District shall be a Board of Commissioners consisting of 9 members, to be known as the America's Central Port District Board. All members of the Board shall be residents of the Di…

(70 ILCS 1860/15.5) Sec. 15.5. A mayor may hold the office of Commissioner of America's Central Port District simultaneously with the office of mayor. Notwithstanding any statute to the contrary, a mayor's acceptance of an appointment as a Commissioner of America's Central Port D…

(70 ILCS 1860/16) (from Ch. 19, par. 299) Sec. 16. The Governor shall appoint 6 members of the Board and the Mayor of the cities of Venice, Madison and Granite City shall each appoint one member of the Board, for a total of 9 Board members. Within 60 days after the effective date…

(70 ILCS 1860/17) (from Ch. 19, par. 300) Sec. 17. Members of the Board shall hold office until their respective successors have been appointed and qualified. Any member may resign from his office to take effect when his successor has been appointed and has qualified. The Governo…

(70 ILCS 1860/18) (from Ch. 19, par. 301) Sec. 18. The chairman and successors shall be elected by the Board from time to time for a term of office as provided in the District bylaws. However, such term of office shall not exceed his term of office as a member of the Board. (Sour…

(70 ILCS 1860/19) (from Ch. 19, par. 302) Sec. 19. 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. …

(70 ILCS 1860/2) (from Ch. 19, par. 285) Sec. 2. When used in this Act: "District" or "Port District" means America's Central Port District created by this Act. "Terminal" means a public place, station or depot for receiving and delivering baggage, mail, freight or express matter…

(70 ILCS 1860/20) (from Ch. 19, par. 303) Sec. 20. 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. The secretary and treasurer shall be residents of …

(70 ILCS 1860/21) (from Ch. 19, par. 304) Sec. 21. All funds deposited by the treasurer in any bank or savings and loan association shall be placed in the name of the District and shall be withdrawn or paid out by check or draft upon the bank or savings and loan association, sign…

(70 ILCS 1860/22) (from Ch. 19, par. 305) Sec. 22. In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or draft issued pursuant to this Act, ceases to hold his office before the delivery thereof to the payee, his signature nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for all…

(70 ILCS 1860/23) (from Ch. 19, par. 306) Sec. 23. The Board may appoint an executive director who shall be a person of recognized ability and business experience to hold office during the pleasure of the Board. The executive director shall have management of the properties and b…

(70 ILCS 1860/24) (from Ch. 19, par. 307) Sec. 24. The Board has power to pass all ordinances and make all rules and regulations proper or necessary, and to carry into effect the powers granted to the District, with such fines or penalties as may be deemed proper. All fines and p…

(70 ILCS 1860/25) (from Ch. 19, par. 308) Sec. 25. Within 9 months after the end of each fiscal year, the Board shall cause an independent auditor to prepare and print a complete and detailed report and financial statement of the operations and assets and liabilities of the Port …

(70 ILCS 1860/27) (from Ch. 19, par. 310) Sec. 27. The Board may investigate conditions in which it has an interest within the area of the District, the enforcement of its ordinances, rules and regulations, and the action, conduct and efficiency of all officers, agents and employ…

(70 ILCS 1860/28) (from Ch. 19, par. 311) Sec. 28. All final administrative decisions of the Board hereunder 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 pursua…

(70 ILCS 1860/29) (from Ch. 19, par. 312) Sec. 29. In the conduct of any investigation authorized by Section 27 the Port District shall, at its expense, provide a stenographer to take down all testimony and shall preserve a record of such proceedings. The notice of hearing, compl…

(70 ILCS 1860/3) (from Ch. 19, par. 286) Sec. 3. There is created a political subdivision, body politic, and municipal corporation by the name of America's Central Port District embracing the following territory in Madison and Jersey Counties: all the territory included within th…

(70 ILCS 1860/3.1) (from Ch. 19, par. 286.1) Sec. 3.1. It is declared that the main purpose of this Act is to promote economic development, including industrial, commercial and transportation activities, thereby reducing the evils attendant upon unemployment and enhancing the pub…

(70 ILCS 1860/30) (from Ch. 19, par. 313) Sec. 30. If any provision of this Act is held invalid such provision shall be deemed to be exercised from this Act and the invalidity thereof shall not affect any of the other provisions of this Act. If the application of any provision of…

(70 ILCS 1860/31) (from Ch. 19, par. 314) Sec. 31. The provisions of the Illinois Municipal Code, as heretofore and hereafter amended, or the provisions of "An Act in relation to airport authorities", approved April 4, 1945, as amended, or the provisions of "An Act to empower cou…