Chapter 70 — SPECIAL DISTRICTS

(70 ILCS 3110/5) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 7105) Sec. 5. Composition; appointment and terms of members; oath; removal. The Service shall consist of one member from each of the participating municipalities and the director of the Environmental Protection Agency, ex officio. Each mem…

(70 ILCS 3110/6) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 7106) Sec. 6. Appointments of executive director and general counsel; compensation. The Service shall appoint, subject to the approval of the Governor, an executive director. The executive director may not be a member of the Service. The S…

(70 ILCS 3110/7) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 7107) Sec. 7. Records and documents of Service; executive director chief administrative officer. The executive director shall keep a record of the proceedings of the Service and shall be custodian of all books, documents, and papers filed …

(70 ILCS 3110/8) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 7108) Sec. 8. Duties of general counsel. The general counsel, if one is appointed, shall be the legal advisor to the Service. He shall, when directed by the Service, represent the Service in judicial or other proceedings. (Source: P.A. 84-…

(70 ILCS 3110/9) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 7109) Sec. 9. Quorum; majority vote; resolutions; rules and regulations. A majority of the members of the Service shall constitute a quorum and the affirmative vote of a majority of the members present at a meeting of the Authority having …

(70 ILCS 3205/1) (from Ch. 85, par. 6001) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority Act. (Source: P.A. 91-935, eff. 6-1-01.)

(70 ILCS 3205/10) (from Ch. 85, par. 6010) Sec. 10. Reporting. (1) Promptly following entering into a management agreement or an assistance agreement involving a new facility or facility site, the Authority shall submit a detailed written report and findings of the Authority with…

(70 ILCS 3205/11) (from Ch. 85, par. 6011) Sec. 11. Territory. The corporate limits of the Authority shall be coterminous with the boundaries of the City of Chicago. Facilities constructed by the Authority or for which the Authority provides financial assistance may be located on…

(70 ILCS 3205/12) (from Ch. 85, par. 6012) Sec. 12. Acquisition of property. The Authority may acquire in its own name, by gift or purchase, any real or personal property, or interests in real or personal property, necessary or convenient to carry out its corporate purposes. The …

(70 ILCS 3205/12.1) Sec. 12.1. 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 3205/13) (from Ch. 85, par. 6013) Sec. 13. Bonds and notes. (A) (1) The Authority may at any time and from time to time issue bonds and notes for any corporate purpose, including the establishment of reserves and the payment of interest and costs of issuance. In this Act…

(70 ILCS 3205/14) (from Ch. 85, par. 6014) Sec. 14. Legality for Investment. Any financial institution, investment company, insurance company or association, and any personal representative, guardian, trustee or other fiduciary, may legally invest any monies belonging to them or …

(70 ILCS 3205/15) (from Ch. 85, par. 6015) Sec. 15. Tax Exemption. (A) Neither the Authority nor any governmental owner of a facility or that governmental owner's tenant shall be required to pay property taxes on any facility, nor shall the interest of a tenant in any facility ei…

(70 ILCS 3205/16) (from Ch. 85, par. 6016) Sec. 16. Members or Employees of Authority; Conflicting Relations or Interests; Effect. No members or employees of the Authority shall be employed by, be an officer or director of, or have any ownership interest in any corporation or ent…

(70 ILCS 3205/17) (from Ch. 85, par. 6017) Sec. 17. Members or Employees of Authority - Conflicting Relations or Interests - Effects. (A) In addition to the prohibitions of Section 16 of this Act, no member of the Authority or officer, agent or employee thereof shall, in his or h…

(70 ILCS 3205/18) (from Ch. 85, par. 6018) Sec. 18. Records and Reports of the Authority. The secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of the Authority. The treasurer of the Authority shall be custodian of all Authority funds, and shall be bonded in such amount as the oth…

(70 ILCS 3205/19) (from Ch. 85, par. 6019) Sec. 19. Tax. The Authority may impose an occupation tax upon all hotel operators in the City of Chicago, as defined in The Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax Act, at a rate not to exceed 2% of the gross rental receipts from engaging in bus…

(70 ILCS 3205/2) (from Ch. 85, par. 6002) Sec. 2. Definitions; general provisions. In this Act the following words have the meanings indicated: (A) "Authority" means the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority. (B) "Facility" means: (1) Stadiums, arenas, or other structures for the …

(70 ILCS 3205/20) (from Ch. 85, par. 6020) Sec. 20. No Impairment of Management Agreement or Assistance Agreement. The State of Illinois pledges to and agrees with any tenant under any management agreement entered into by the Authority with respect to a facility and any governmen…

(70 ILCS 3205/21) (from Ch. 85, par. 6021) Sec. 21. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Governor may allocate any volume cap available to the State or any of its agencies under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as now or hereafter amended, including any amounts carri…

(70 ILCS 3205/22) (from Ch. 85, par. 6022) Sec. 22. If the Authority has not entered into a management agreement, pursuant to Section 9 of this Act, with a major league professional baseball franchise before September 1, 1988, the Authority and any tax imposed pursuant to this Ac…

(70 ILCS 3205/3) (from Ch. 85, par. 6003) Sec. 3. Legislative Finding and Declaration. It is hereby found that as a result of deteriorating infrastructure and sports facilities in the metropolitan area of Chicago, there is a shortage of facilities suitable for use by professional…

(70 ILCS 3205/4) (from Ch. 85, par. 6004) Sec. 4. Creation of Authority. There is hereby created a political subdivision, unit of local government, body politic and municipal corporation by the name and style of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority. The governing and administ…

(70 ILCS 3205/5) (from Ch. 85, par. 6005) Sec. 5. Terms of Appointments. On the effective date of this Act, the Governor shall appoint 3 members of the Board for initial terms expiring July 1 of the years 1988, 1989 and 1990, respectively and the Mayor of the City of Chicago shal…

(70 ILCS 3205/6) (from Ch. 85, par. 6006) Sec. 6. Actions of Members. (A) Four members of the Authority constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting business. Actions of the Authority must receive the affirmative vote of at least four members. The Authority shall determine t…

(70 ILCS 3205/7) (from Ch. 85, par. 6007) Sec. 7. Executive Director. The Authority shall appoint an Executive Director, who is the chief executive officer of the Authority. In addition to any other duties set forth in this Act, the Executive Director shall: (1) Direct and superv…

(70 ILCS 3205/7.8) Sec. 7.8. Illinois Sports Facilities Authority Advisory Board. (a) There is created the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority Advisory Board composed of 12 members who are members of the General Assembly and who are appointed 3 each by the President of the Senat…

(70 ILCS 3205/8) (from Ch. 85, par. 6008) Sec. 8. Powers. In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this Act, the Authority may: (1) Adopt and alter an official seal; (2) Sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, all in its own name, and agree to binding arbitration of any …

(70 ILCS 3205/9) (from Ch. 85, par. 6009) Sec. 9. Duties. In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this Act, subject to the terms of any agreements with the holders of the Authority's bonds or notes, the Authority shall: (1) Comply with all zoning, building, and land use …

(70 ILCS 3205/9.5) Sec. 9.5. Unlawful discrimination prohibited. A person employed by or acting on behalf of the Authority may not engage in unlawful discrimination, as defined in the Illinois Human Rights Act, with respect to programs or activities that are offered at facilities…

(70 ILCS 3210/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Downstate Illinois Sports Facilities Authority Act. (Source: P.A. 93-227, eff. 1-1-04.)

(70 ILCS 3210/10) Sec. 10. Legislative finding and declaration. The General Assembly finds that as a result of deteriorating infrastructure and sports facilities there is a shortage of sports facilities suitable for use by professional, amateur, or semi-professional sports teams …

(70 ILCS 3210/100) Sec. 100. Bonds and notes. (a) (1) The Authority may at any time and from time to time issue bonds and notes for any corporate purpose, including the establishment of reserves and the payment of interest and costs of issuance. In this Act, the term "bonds" incl…

(70 ILCS 3210/105) Sec. 105. Tax. The Authority may impose an occupation tax upon all persons engaged 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 2% of the gross rental receipts f…

(70 ILCS 3210/15) Sec. 15. Authority and Board created. (a) The Downstate Illinois Sports Facilities Authority is created as a political subdivision, unit of local government, body politic, and municipal corporation. (b) The governing and administrative powers of the Authority sh…

(70 ILCS 3210/20) Sec. 20. Terms of appointments. (a) On the effective date of this Act: (1) The Governor shall appoint the Chair and 3 other members of the Board for initial terms expiring June 30 of 2007. (2) The Governor shall appoint 2 members of the Board for initial terms e…

(70 ILCS 3210/25) Sec. 25. Actions of the Authority. (a) Six members of the Authority constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting business. Actions of the Authority must receive the affirmative vote of at least 6 members. The Authority shall determine the times and places o…

(70 ILCS 3210/30) Sec. 30. Executive Director. The Authority shall appoint an Executive Director, who is the chief executive officer of the Authority. In addition to any other duties set forth in this Act, the Executive Director shall do the following: (1) Direct and supervise th…

(70 ILCS 3210/35) Sec. 35. Powers. (a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this Act, the Authority may do the following: (1) Adopt and alter an official seal. (2) Sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, all in its own name, and agree to binding arbitration of any di…

(70 ILCS 3210/40) Sec. 40. Duties. (a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this Act, subject to the terms of any agreements with the holders of the Authority's evidences of indebtedness, the Authority shall do the following: (1) Comply with all zoning, building, and …

(70 ILCS 3210/45) Sec. 45. Reporting. Promptly following entering into a management agreement, an assistance agreement, or a loan agreement involving a new facility or facility site, the Authority shall submit a detailed written report and findings of the Authority with respect t…

(70 ILCS 3210/5) Sec. 5. Definitions. In this Act: "Assistance Agreement" means one or more legally binding contracts, with respect to a facility for which the Authority is to provide financial assistance as provided in this Act, to which the Authority and a governmental owner of…

(70 ILCS 3210/50) Sec. 50. Territory. The territory of the Authority is coterminous with the boundaries of the State of Illinois, excluding the City of Chicago. (Source: P.A. 93-227, eff. 1-1-04.)

(70 ILCS 3210/55) Sec. 55. Acquisition of property. The Authority may acquire in its own name, by gift or purchase, any real or personal property, or interests in real or personal property, necessary or convenient to carry out its corporate purposes. The Authority may not acquire…

(70 ILCS 3210/60) Sec. 60. Tax exemption. (a) Neither the Authority nor any governmental owner of a facility or that governmental owner's tenant shall be required to pay property taxes on any facility, nor shall the interest of a tenant in any facility either owned by the Authori…

(70 ILCS 3210/65) Sec. 65. Conflicts of interest; generally. (a) No members or employees of the Authority shall be employed by, be an officer or director of, or have any ownership interest in any corporation or entity that is a party to a loan agreement with the Authority under t…

(70 ILCS 3210/70) Sec. 70. Conflicts of interest; contracts. (a) No member of the Authority or officer, agent, or employee of the Authority shall, in his or her own name or in the name of a nominee, be an officer or director of or hold an ownership interest of more than 7.5% in a…

(70 ILCS 3210/75) Sec. 75. Records and reports of the Authority. The secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of the Authority. The treasurer of the Authority shall be custodian of all Authority funds and shall be bonded in the amount the other members of the Authority ma…

(70 ILCS 3210/85) Sec. 85. No impairment of loan agreement. The State of Illinois pledges to and agrees with any facility owner under any loan agreement entered into by the Authority with respect to a facility that the State will not limit or alter the rights and powers vested in…

(70 ILCS 3210/90) Sec. 90. Volume cap. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Governor may allocate any volume cap available to the State or any of its agencies under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, including any amounts carried forward by the State or any of its agen…